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Otto Porter Jr., NBA Champion, announces retirement (3/12/24)SIKESTON — Otto Porter Jr., the former Scott County Central standout who became an NBA champion, announced his retirement. “For the past 11 years, I had the chance to live my lifelong dream of playing in the NBA. That dream was capped by winning an NBA Championship! Unfortunately, my body is not allowing me to play at the level that I expect of myself, and I have therefore decided to retire," stated Porter...
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C1D2 BKB: SCC rallies for 73-65 win over Delta (2/22/24)ESSEX, Mo. — Despite missing key players, Scott County Central refused to go down without a fight, pulling off a thrilling 72-65 victory over Delta in the opening round of the MSHSAA Class 1, District 2 Tournament on Tuesday, Feb. 20. "We knew we were walking into this one with a short bench,” said SCC coach Tim Carlisle. ...
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Adams’ 30 points leads SCC in district opener blowout (2/20/24)SIKESTON — Scott County Central made a statement in the opening round of the MSHSAA Class 1, District 1 Tournament, rolling over Crossroads College Prep 74-8 on Monday, Feb. 19. The Bravettes (11-14) controlled the game from start to finish, showcasing crisp passing, aggressive defense and a blistering offensive attack against the Current (2-14)...
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Charleston wins at Portageville, Oran downs Scott County Central (2/13/24)Charleston displayed a powerful combination of speed, athleticism and toughness, winning 65-42 at Portageville on Friday, Feb. 9. “At this point in the season, we’re just looking for our guys to play 32 minutes of good basketball,” said Charleston coach Jamarcus Williams. “That’s what it going to take and that’s what we got. We’re also starting to get some other guys to score more consistently. That’s always a good thing.”...
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Grogan sparks Kelly to a decisive win at SCC (2/9/24)SIKESTON — Senior Night turned sour for Scott County Central as visiting Kelly rained down triples in the third quarter, led by sharpshooter Kristin Grogan, to claim a decisive 63-42 victory at the Ronnie Cookson Gymnasium. “We did a good job all-around,” said Kelly coach Matthew Blissett. ...
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SCC cruises past Advance on Senior Night (2/8/24)SIKESTON — A jubilant atmosphere filled the Scott County Central gymnasium on Tuesday as the Braves (12-13) celebrated their graduating seniors with a commanding 62-49 victory over the Advance Hornets (2-18)...
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2024 Scott-Mississippi: East Prairie stomps SCC, Oak Ridge survives Oran (2/5/24)ORAN, Mo. — In a battle for third place in the Scott-Mississippi Conference Tournament, East Prairie turned the paint into a no-fly zone with a resounding 73-34 grounding of Scott County Central. Not just bigger, but hungrier and bouncing back from a disappointing semifinal loss, the second-seeded Eagles (16-4) translated their size into a 44-16 points-in-the-paint advantage against the fifth-seeded Braves (10-12) at Oran High School on Friday, Feb. 2...
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2024 Scott-Mississippi: Forck’s double-double leads Kelly back to championship (1/31/24)ORAN, Mo. — Absent from the championship stage last season after three straight titles, Kelly booked its ticket back to the Scott-Mississippi Conference Finals with a 76-51 win over Scott County Central on Monday. The top-seed Hawks (16-4), ranked No. 10 in Class 3, sent a strong message, holding the fifth-seeded Braves (10-11) scoreless for long stretches and dominating the paint with Dalton Forck, who finished with a game-high in points (24) and rebounds (15)...
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2024: Scott-Mississippi: Banks-Warren heats up in 4th, leads SCC to upset Oak Ridge (1/30/24)ORAN, Mo. — Scott County Central exacted revenge on Oak Ridge, edging out a 63-62 nail-bitter in the opening round of the Scott-Mississippi Conference Tournament at Oran High School on Saturday, Jan. 27. The fifth-seeded Braves’ (10-10) victory not only marked their first conquest over a winning team this season but also served as sweet redemption for a 15-point defeat to the fourth-seeded Bluejays (9-8) earlier in the year, proving they've closed the gap and are emerging as contenders...
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Risco wins on homecoming over Scott County Central (1/29/24)RISCO – The Risco Tigers topped off a rainy homecoming week Friday by defeating the Scott County Central (SCC) Braves decisively. The varsity Tigers stretched its record to 13-3 by beating the 9-10 Braves, 70-48. Tigers head coach Brandon Blankenship, now in his 22nd season at Risco, heaped praise on the Braves, emphasizing that, "historically, Scott County Central is a great program," and that he anticipated a burner of a contest...
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Oak Ridge steals consolation title from SCC (1/26/24)BENTON, Mo. — One point separated victory from defeat, glory and grief. Oak Ridge clawed back from a halftime deficit to snatch the consolation crown and secure its 11th win — a program best — with a 55-54 victory over Scott County Central in the Scott-Mississippi Conference Tournament at Kelly High School on Thursday, Jan. 25...
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SCC crushes East Prairie, Oak Ridge rolls Charleston (1/25/24)BENTON, Mo. — It was all Scott County Central in a 76-13 win over East Prairie in the consolation bracket of the 2024 Scott-Mississippi Conference Tournament at Kelly High School on Wednesday, Jan. 23. Depth proved the ultimate weapon for the sixth-seeded Bravettes (7-8) as freshman Laney Glueck ignited the offense with a career-high 17 points, post player Nikki Adams dominated the paint with 16 points, and Ellie Britt capped off the scoring barrage with a personal best of 11 points...
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Kobe Watson scores 15 in return as Scott City wins at homecoming (1/24/24)Scott City junior Kobe Watson waited a long time to return to the basketball court. And he picked the perfect time to make that return, as he scored 15 points to lead the Rams celebrated homecoming with an 83-61 win over Scott County Central on Tuesday, Jan. 23, in Scott City, Mo...
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Scott-Mississippi semifinals set as Kelly, Scott City, Delta and Chaffee advance (1/22/24)BENTON, Mo. — Jada Griggs swished her way into Kelly High School history, draining the 1,000th point of her career during a 79-9 trouncing of East Prairie in the opening round of the Scott-Mississippi Conference Tournament on Saturday. The No. 2 seeded Lady Hawks (9-6) overwhelmed the No. 7 seeded Lady Eagles (3-11) with the statement win that showcased their title aspirations...
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East Prairie and Kelly win conference clashes (1/12/24)EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — A strong second quarter propelled East Prairie over Scott County Central 80-67 on Tuesday, Jan. 9. The Eagles (11-2) pulled away and never looked back against the Braves (7-7) in the Scott-Mississippi Conference showdown. “We had a big second quarter and that turned out to be the biggest difference in the game,” said East Prairie coach Gary Scott. ...
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Sikeston pulls away from Scott County Central (1/11/24)SIKESTON — Sparks blew and buckets rained down as Sikeston outlasted Scott County Central in a tightly contested 80-69 battle at SCC High School on Tuesday, Jan. 9. Both offenses hummed, showcasing impressive firepower before the Lady Bulldogs (6-8) finally pulled away from the Bravettes (5-6) in the closing stretch. ...
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Portageville erased big deficit, steals thriller from Scott County Central (1/5/24)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Trailing 18 points in the third quarter, Portageville staged a stunning comeback to defeat Scott County Central. Despite facing a seemingly insurmountable disadvantage, the Bulldogs (7-4) remained composed, exhibiting disciplined defense and capitalizing on offensive opportunities to engineer a 64-60 comeback win over the Braves (7-5) on Thursday, Jan. 4...
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2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament: Top performers from each team (12/31/23)After four days (Dec. 26-30), 26 games, and 40 hours of listening to fans at the Show Me Center scream, "Get the rebound!" and "That's a foul!" the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament is now in the books. Cape Central has once again claimed the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament championship by defeating Jackson. ...
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2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament: Braves beat Cubs to win consolation title (12/30/23)Scott County Central entered the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament with a winning record and left with the consolation championship for the first time since 2018. The Braves earned their elusive prize with a 66-52 win over Bell City on Saturday, Dec. 30 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Namarius Banks-Warren put the team on his back by scoring 31 points. The senior has had high scoring nights before but this was the first time this season he scored over 30 points in a game...
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COLUMN: The Festivus finals of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament (12/28/23)There's a theme connecting the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament championship game, as well as the third-place and fifth-place games. Revenge.
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2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament: Scott County Central returns to consolation finals for first time since 2018 (12/28/23)Advance By defeating Oran 59-54 in overtime on Thursday, Dec. 28 at the Show Me Center, Scott County Central has reached the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament consolation finals for the first time since 2018. In a game where four Braves scored in double digits, Asher Britt led the way with 15 points. As a senior, Britt has been around for all the growing pains and is now starting to see the fruits of his team’s labor...
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2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament: Braves rally, down Meadow Heights in elimination matchup (12/27/23)In the first elimination game of the 2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament, No. 13 Scott County Central rebounded with a big 66-57 win over Meadow Heights to advance to a consolation semifinal after dropping its upset bid against Notre Dame on Tuesday...
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Notre Dame hoops seeking its defensive mojo entering Christmas tourney (12/26/23)It remains to be seen later today if the Notre Dame High School boy’s basketball squad was the recipient of a Christmas gift in being seeded as the No. 4 team competing in this week’s Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament, or if the Bulldogs are finding themselves and turning a slow start around beginning with this event.
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Previewing the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament (12/23/23)Twas the day after Christmas, and all through the Show Me Center, all the Cape creatures were stirring for a week-long basketball bender. The SEMO banners were hung by the rafters with care. Hey, look, a future Redhawk is there! Jay Reynolds brings his sharpshooting to his future home, as the Cape Central Tigers look to remain on their throne...
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Unconventional beginnings pave way for Carlisle’s college dream (12/22/23)SIKESTON — Diamonds in the rough are found in the unlikeliest of places. When it came to softball, Scott County Central’s Maddy Carlisle had to forge her own path, starting on fields dominated by boys and defying limitations with every swing. Now, after years of unrelenting hustle, her can’t-stop spirit has earned her a chance to compete under the bright lights of collegiate softball at Central Methodist University...
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Adams scores 25 as Scott County Central leaves Holiday Classic with win (12/21/23)The Scott County Central Bravettes capped their run at the First State Community Bank Holiday Classic with a 66-53 win over the Cairo Lady Pilots on Wednesday, Dec. 20, at the Show Me Center. The 11th place game was the Bravettes first win of the tournament. The No. 10 seed went down to Scott City in their first matchup of the tournament on Dec. 16 then fell to Meadow Heights the following day...