SPORTS

With a confidence that only comes from being the best and a swagger befitting a defending champion, the New Madrid County Central boys basketball team is prepared to silence any doubters and maintain its position atop Class 3 basketball. Armed with a wealth of experience and an unshakeable belief in...

The East Prairie boys’ basketball team is ready to ruffle some feathers and defend its Scott-Mississippi Conference Championship. While their roster may be smaller than some, the Eagles’ core group of players is determined to overachieve and make their mark on the season. “I’m excited about another opportunity...

After a brief hiatus, the Scott County Central girls’ basketball team is eager to recapture its past glory. Between 2013 and 2020, the Bravettes amassed an impressive overall record of 130-79, punctuated by four district championships. However, the team faced challenges in recent years, struggling to just four wins in 2021 and 2022. Undeterred, the team emerged stronger last season, securing 11 wins.

NEW MADRID, Mo. — Sikeston refused to back down, nearly mounting an improbable comeback from an 18-point second-half deficit to Saxony Lutheran in the consolation bracket of the SEMO Conference Tournament but ultimately fell short in a 55-50 down-to-the-wire contest on Wednesday, Nov. 29. "It was a hard-fought battle,...

Imbued with an infectious optimism and a collective commitment to improvement, the New Madrid County Central girls’ basketball team is ready to embark on a new chapter. Despite facing the challenges of a young roster, the Lady Eagles are embracing the opportunity to learn, develop, and cultivate a positive team culture.

Many teams got their first taste of the 2023-24 basketball season as the Bernie Mules hosted their basketball invitational on Monday. The tournament included many teams throughout the southeast, such as Puxico, Bloomfield, Neelyville, Campbell, Twin Rivers High School and many more.

Despite facing a season of transition with a roster predominantly composed of freshmen and sophomores, the East Prairie girls’ basketball team is welcoming the opportunity to grow, learn, and forge lasting bonds. While the path to victory may be challenging, the team’s boundless energy and commitment to personal growth...

The personnel scout for the Dexter High School girl’s basketball team this season is going to be pretty repetitive. An opposing coach could just tell their team that the Bearcat players (almost all of them) are identical. They are 5-foot-7, pretty athletic, and fairly skilled. Where will each player...

While it’s far too early to properly project how the Cape Central girls basketball team will fare in Aaron Lee’s second season as head coach. However, after two games in the SEMO Conference Tournament, one thing is for certain. The Tigers have their star player. Junior Emani Summers...

East Prairie defeated Hayti 66-65 in the opening round of the Gideon Bulldogs Classic on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The fourth-seeded Eagles (1-0) held on to secure the victory despite the Indians’ (0-1) late-game comeback attempt. “We’re happy to come out with the victory,” said East Prairie coach Gary Scott....

A constellation of stars has aligned on the hardwood of Sikeston High School. The team’s talent is as vast as the cosmos, its potential limitless, destined to leave a legacy that will forever illuminate the path for future generations of Bulldogs. “All of our guys want to be a...

Guided by the tough lessons learned last season, the Sikeston girls’ basketball team has evolved from a team with potential into a team with proven talent, ready to compete. This transformation is not merely a result of individual talent but rather a reflection of the team’s deep-rooted camaraderie and unwavering support for one another.

NEW MADRID, Mo. — The Jackson girls’ basketball team overwhelmed Sikeston with superior size, physicality and relentless effort, securing a 71-38 victory in the opening round of the SEMO Conference Tournament at New Madrid County Central High School on Monday, Nov. 27. From the opening tip, the Lady...