Portageville v. East Prairie boys basketball

Saturday, December 2, 2017

By Chris Pobst ~ Standard Democrat

The East Prairie boys basketball team defeated Portageville 69-51 Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at East Prairie High School.

Portageville's Ian Torrey (10) slips by East Prairie's Luke Marcum (2) for a layup during a high school basketball game Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, at East Prairie High School. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
Portageville's Ian Torrey (10) grabs a rebound over East Prairie's Brian Merryman (21) during a high school basketball game Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, at East Prairie High School. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
Portageville's Daniel Carter goes up for a layup but is hit by East Prairie's Mason Bryars (23) during a high school basketball game Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, at East Prairie High School. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
East Prairie's Luke Marcum (2) attempts a layup over Portageville's Lamar Alexander (32) during a high school basketball game Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, at East Prairie High School. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
East Prairle's Brian Merryman (21) attempts a shot against Portageville during a high school basketball game Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, at East Prairie High School. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
Portageville head coach Jason Irby (right) talks with an official against East Prairie during a high school basketball game Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, at East Prairie High School. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
East Prairie's Derez Tipler (5) calls out a play against Portageville during a high school basketball game Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, at East Prairie High School. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
East Prairie head coach Casey Knight talks with Hunter Scott (22) during a high school basketball game Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, at East Prairie High School. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
East Prairie's Brian Merryman (21) attempts a shot over Portageville's Hunter Gates (4) during a high school basketball game Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, at East Prairie High School. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)