Posted by Dustin Ward on Mon, Dec 16, 2013, at 7:23 PM:
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Via Twitter: Risco over Cooter 75-66
-- Posted by Cheesehead. on Mon, Dec 16, 2013, at 7:36 PM
Text from www.dailystatesman.com. The Twin Rivers varsity boys lead Dexter 12-6 at the end of the first quarter.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Mon, Dec 16, 2013, at 7:49 PM
Dustin, could you confirm that from a reliable source?
-- Posted by bobby62914 on Mon, Dec 16, 2013, at 7:51 PM
Text from www.dailystatesman.com. The Twin Rivers varsity boys lead Dexter 29-10 at halftime.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Mon, Dec 16, 2013, at 8:02 PM
Confirm what Bob?
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Mon, Dec 16, 2013, at 8:06 PM
I'm sorry but that is flat out embarrasing that class 4 Dexter has only 10 points at the half. It's bad enough when your playing Sikeston or Charleston but Twin Rivers just makes it worse.
I think Paul Hale would be very prone to drive to the game and give his two cents if he was aware of this.
-- Posted by Uncle Charlie on Mon, Dec 16, 2013, at 8:07 PM
Text from www.dailystatesman.com. The Twin Rivers varsity boys lead Dexter 42-18 at the end of the third quarter.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Mon, Dec 16, 2013, at 8:24 PM
Dustin, I was implying that the dailystatesman.com was not reliable. Not seriously, though . . .
-- Posted by bobby62914 on Mon, Dec 16, 2013, at 8:27 PM
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 8:50 PM
43 to 38 Nd. Start of the 4th. Jordan barber with 22. Willie has 12
-- Posted by thunderstick on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 8:50 PM
43-38 ND aftr 3
-- Posted by bbfan18 on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 8:51 PM
Meridian IL 75, Charleston 69 (F)
-- Posted by gianthook on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 8:58 PM
Despite the lop-sided score, from the radio broadcast, it sounds like Dexter's Cole Renken, our 6'3" sophomore center, has played really well amidst the tall trees of Jackson.
-- Posted by Preacher Man Fan on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 8:59 PM
Surprised by two things...that Willie only has 12, and that this game is even close with him only scoring that much.
-- Posted by FarmBoy06 on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 8:59 PM
52-48 ND 1:45
-- Posted by bbfan18 on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 9:09 PM
How's the officiating in the ND-NM game going.
-- Posted by lastride67 on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 9:11 PM
NMCC really does have other scorers. They are fairly balanced after Willie. Any of them could have a big night. People just hear Willie, willie, willie and they haven't seen the team. And they are all juniors, so the future is bright.
-- Posted by BuckMajor on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 9:12 PM
Notre Dame cheating as usual. Duh.
-- Posted by FarmBoy06 on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 9:12 PM
I heard there's a lot of fouls, willie probably picked up some early fouls.
-- Posted by BuckMajor on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 9:12 PM
Caruthersville leading South Pem 65-52 after 3.
-- Posted by Cheesehead. on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 9:14 PM
58-52 ND final
-- Posted by bbfan18 on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 9:16 PM
I am surprised Charleston lost to Meridian. They must've really improved from last year.
-- Posted by Preacher Man Fan on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 9:19 PM
Holcomb 81
Portageville 78
Final OT
-- Posted by paulbd on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 9:27 PM
Does anyone know how good a player Blake Gilmore is from chaffee? He moved to Bernie and will start playing at the start of the second semester, heard he was pretty good.
-- Posted by yaeger on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 9:28 PM
Cheesehead:
would you say CVille is not as good as last year or better?
-- Posted by BBfanatic on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 9:37 PM
Caruthersville over South Pem 90-76. I think they're much better. A lot deeper bench also.
-- Posted by Cheesehead. on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 9:46 PM
Meridian Has Improved from last year !! Meridian,IL JV 80, Charleston JV 62
Meridian,IL 75,Charleston 59 Final
-- Posted by bballfan71 on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 9:47 PM
Yaeger, why is Bernie recruiting now?
-- Posted by Uncle Charlie on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 9:49 PM
Portageville should not have been the 10 seed. I'd bet the farm they beat Dexter.
-- Posted by Champ Kind on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 9:49 PM
Uncle Charlie. I would have to both agree and disagree with you about EP. the Tipler kid is a freak (all state material) but as far as there defense and guard play below average I disagree. I was at the game. They had two guards score in double figures. They did turn the ball over a bit but that was only their second game and was coming off a three week layoff due to Snow. They cut it to a 10 pt game toward end of third qrt. Oran is a great team with many weapons. Give ep some time and games and folks better watch out.
-- Posted by basketball365 on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 9:52 PM
Unc you better worry about scc whooping oran Saturday and no he used to live here and recently moved back
-- Posted by yaeger on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 9:55 PM
Ep vs Oran was much closer game than final score. Very fun game to watch. Look forward to seeing more of both the Scott miss teams. Oran did not miss in first half.
-- Posted by basketball365 on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 9:57 PM
I don't know if the Tipler kid is all state. Every one of his points besides maybe 5 came off offensive rebounds and that's only because Oran is a bad rebounding team. He was useless away from the basket and not once did he put it on the ground to get to the hole. East Prairie will improve I think but I haven't seen a worse shooting team all year.
-- Posted by Uncle Charlie on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 9:58 PM
Thanks for playing yaeger.
Oran was up by double digits the whole game. I don't know what your considering a close game.
-- Posted by Uncle Charlie on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 10:00 PM
there is no way this Dexter team wins against P'ville. What has happened to this team? This is beyond a down year!
-- Posted by Jolly Dump on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 10:04 PM
Wow, if Charlie is this mad after a 17 point win, I'm gunna hate to see him after a 35 point loss on Saturday.
-- Posted by Champ Kind on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 10:06 PM
Preacher. Renken looks like he could be a good one as time moves on. Strong and athletic. He should have a bright future.
-- Posted by IndianPride on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 10:06 PM
They're certainly off to a slow start for sure. But look who they've played! Charleston, Twin Rivers, and Jackson are not exactly slouches! Portageville is 0-2, so they're not exactly roaring out of the gate either. I agree though that Dexter will have to play much better to beat them in the X-Mas Tourney.
-- Posted by Preacher Man Fan on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 10:09 PM
I will be definitely upset if Oran allows SCC to beat them by 35. A 35 point victory is a irrational guess to say the least. Not mad, just implying a lot of work needs to be done. Sorry me or majority of Oran's fans are not happy about a 17 point win. That might be why we've had winning seasons the past 4 years opposed to years past.
-- Posted by Uncle Charlie on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 10:10 PM
A 17 point win when we didn't play our best. I'm sorry, should have worded that better.
-- Posted by Uncle Charlie on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 10:11 PM
I don't know how around 30pts 15 rebounds and 5 blocks isn't a state caliber. And all I'm saying is that EP is on the rise. And how are they the worst shooting team but score 68 Pts Oran's d must need work too, But they sure can score.
-- Posted by basketball365 on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 10:13 PM
Oran beat SCC by 30 3 times last year and now it's a rumor SCC might beat them by 30 a year later. The beauty of high school basketball.
SCC 76, Oran 68 is my unbiased predicition.
-- Posted by Uncle Charlie on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 10:15 PM
Holcomb 81, Portageville 78 OT
East Carter County 81, Cooter 61
Caruthersville 90, South Pemiscot 76
Scott County Central 90, Advance 42
Neelyville 58, North Pemiscot 24
Senath-Hornersville 78, Naylor 72
-- Posted by bleachermania on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 10:16 PM
Oran's a bad rebounding team and doesn't match up with Tipler is why. 15 rebounds translated into 10-15 points.
-- Posted by Uncle Charlie on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 10:19 PM
Well the rebounds didn't fall in his lap due to Oran being a bad rebounding team. Come on unc the kid is a freak athlete that has skills.
-- Posted by basketball365 on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 10:26 PM
I think SCC will win the Class 1 state title this season.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 10:44 PM
So NOW we finally get to see what EP is made of, and if they improve guard play and give Tipler some help, EP could make some serious moves and bust some serious brackets next week.
-- Posted by @realjoenorthern on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 11:02 PM
Poplar Bluff 67-53 over South Iron!
-- Posted by porchswing on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 11:10 PM
Anybody have a final for the Kennett vs. Malden game?
-- Posted by Preacher Man Fan on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 11:12 PM
I still don't think EP is a very good team.
-- Posted by Sydney Crosby on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 11:19 PM
Joe Northern
Do you think East Prairie is likely to get to the finals at Bloomfield?
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 11:27 PM
Does anybody know where one can go to see a copy of the Campbell Christmas Tournament bracket? Thanks!
-- Posted by The Legend on Tue, Dec 17, 2013, at 11:52 PM
Far from it Dustin, but I wouldn't rule them out on playing in the last day.
-- Posted by @realjoenorthern on Wed, Dec 18, 2013, at 12:14 AM
73-49 Kennett over Malden
-- Posted by attitude and effort on Wed, Dec 18, 2013, at 1:26 AM
Unc how many times did Oran beat SCC by 30+ last year somehow I have failed to catch that again you've only mentioned that about 5 times now! In case you didn't know, this is a new year and whatever Oran did last doesn't count this year.
-- Posted by yaeger on Wed, Dec 18, 2013, at 6:58 AM
Is that how the system works?
-- Posted by Uncle Charlie on Wed, Dec 18, 2013, at 8:29 AM
Is that how the system works?
-- Posted by Uncle Charlie on Wed, Dec 18, 2013, at 8:29 AM
I agree with Uncle Charlie on this! But I think that Oran will put up a good fight and win by 5 against SCC
-- Posted by the three omegos on Wed, Dec 18, 2013, at 1:09 PM
I think I'm going to come up and watch the tournament Saturday on my day off. Want to sit together and debate the championship Uncle Charlie.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Wed, Dec 18, 2013, at 2:41 PM
Don't do it Unc. I'm afraid your IQ will drop dramatically.
-- Posted by playdeep on Wed, Dec 18, 2013, at 3:03 PM
I'm actually thinking about not going now because of the forecast of dangerous thunderstorms Saturday.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Wed, Dec 18, 2013, at 3:19 PM
Dustin, if you do come, Uncle Charlie will be center court opposite the benches running the video camera.
-- Posted by Larry Doby on Wed, Dec 18, 2013, at 3:40 PM
Thanks Larry.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Wed, Dec 18, 2013, at 3:45 PM
Uncle Charlie I think you need to study up on your basketball.. Oran rebounds the ball well from what I've seen.. They all crash the boards.. Maybe East Prairie is pretty good and you should give someone besides Oran some credit.
For all you debating the Oran and SCC matchup .. It could go either way but if SCC plays defense and crashes the boards like they did last night against Advance don't be surprised to see a lopsided score up there in SCCs favor.
-- Posted by olediehard on Wed, Dec 18, 2013, at 8:36 PM
uncle Charlie only cares about oran according to him they cannot be beat they beat SCC by 30+ 3 times last year as he keeps referring
-- Posted by yaeger on Wed, Dec 18, 2013, at 8:45 PM
Ill be stunned if the game is within 20. This isn't last years SCC, go ask Advance.
-- Posted by Champ Kind on Wed, Dec 18, 2013, at 8:56 PM
From what I heard Oran played sub par last night at EP but when's it time to step up and say maybe that's the level they'll play at all year. No disrespect to oran because they have a good team but its not last year anymore.
-- Posted by olediehard on Wed, Dec 18, 2013, at 9:01 PM
I wish South Iron and Scott County Central played each other in the regular season. Year-in and year-out they are going to be two of the best Class 1 teams in Missouri.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Wed, Dec 18, 2013, at 9:10 PM
Perryville 66-32 over Fredericktown long season ahead for Fredericktown!
-- Posted by porchswing on Wed, Dec 18, 2013, at 9:44 PM
yaeger that's the third time you have mentioned that Uncle Charlie has mentioned Oran beat SCC by 30 three times last year.
-- Posted by playdeep on Wed, Dec 18, 2013, at 9:55 PM
Oran shot the ball pretty darn well against EP. I wouldn't say it was an off night for Oran. What should they have done better uncle Charlie? I would give Ep a ton of credit were credit is due. Once they get some games under their belt they will do just fine. Just u wait and see.
SCC takes Oran by 15
-- Posted by basketball365 on Wed, Dec 18, 2013, at 10:17 PM
I don't think scc will beat oran by 30. It will be a hard fought game on both sides. But I think oran will win. Come watch the game it will be good. Just a reminder oran beat advance 80 to 53
-- Posted by the three omegos on Wed, Dec 18, 2013, at 10:21 PM
Just a reminder, SCC had Advance down 40 at half and won by 48. If they would have left their starters in they could have won by 70.
-- Posted by Champ Kind on Wed, Dec 18, 2013, at 10:37 PM
Olediehard, East Prairie is anything but pretry good. Oran has yet to play a team that challenges them on the boards. Oran couldn't keep one person (Tipler) off the boards last night. I hate to see how they rebound against 5 players from SCC crashing the boards. As far as defense, any realitively smart person that's been around high school basketball the past 5-10 years knows 68 points against East Prairie is equilivant to 90+ let up against SCC. If Oran shoots well (I think they will) it will more than likely be a ballgame. If not, it's doubtful.
Basketball, Oran allowed over 60 points last night which by my standards is too much against East Prairie's personnel regardless of someone's opinion on their talent and really any team if your capable.
Yaeger, that's false as I maybe two days ago gave my score.
I'm not one to say SCC's going to turbo clock a likely 20 win Oran team because they smashed a beat up Advance team on their first home game of the year along with Banks' returning even though it's plausible.
-- Posted by Uncle Charlie on Thu, Dec 19, 2013, at 1:00 AM
so what do you guys think bout the Oran , Bernie game going down in January?
-- Posted by the three omegos on Thu, Dec 19, 2013, at 9:41 AM
barn burner the two teams are evenly matched I take Oran over Bernie by single digits..
-- Posted by DR.BBALL on Thu, Dec 19, 2013, at 9:53 AM
Anthony Beane is tough but I think Fred Johnson will be too much for Bernie to handle.
-- Posted by Champ Kind on Thu, Dec 19, 2013, at 10:00 AM
Bernie over Oran...Bernie's depth and on ball pressure will be the difference
-- Posted by Lloydchristmas on Thu, Dec 19, 2013, at 10:24 AM
I will take my Bernie Mules and pat anyone on the back in class 2 that beats them..
-- Posted by BBfanatic on Thu, Dec 19, 2013, at 10:41 AM
Eminence is the champs of Class 1 until somebody dethrones them. They beat South Iron and SCC last year. This year they lost to Class 3, 3rd ranked Liberty at Liberty by 3. Should be a exciting year to see who comes out. It's between them 3 teams.
-- Posted by country-dude on Thu, Dec 19, 2013, at 12:43 PM
country-dude
Scott County Central is better this year.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Thu, Dec 19, 2013, at 1:23 PM
Oran/Bernie should be a good game even though it honestly means nothing but bragging rights unless they match up in the postseason which is unlikely at this point IMO.
One thing Bernie has that Oran doesn't is a post presence but Oran has some of the beat guard play around. Bernie's depth should be able to contain Oran's guards with up tempo pressure, enough anyways for Ellenburg to have a decent game and be the deciding factor for Bernie winning.
This Bernie team never has played in the Show Me Center for a regular season game or in front of how many ever people will be there whereas Oran is coming off playing 3-4 games there not even 3 weeks prior and experiencing the pressure of a deep postseason run. Bernie will have to handle the pressure to play effectively.
-- Posted by Uncle Charlie on Thu, Dec 19, 2013, at 3:00 PM
Good point Uncle. Oran will definitely benefit from playing more games in the facility. But I still think Bernie will win by more than 10.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Thu, Dec 19, 2013, at 3:18 PM
Unc I know we've been jabbing at each other but I'm like you this bernie team has never played in the show me center and that can effect a lot of things especially shooting. As far as playing in front of big crowds they have played in packed gyms like dtstricts at Bloomfield and at trcc against winona last year. I for once am not saying anything who will win but we do have depth, we will pressure you, our guards can shoot, and Ellenburg as a jr has been unstoppable so far. I also don't know much about this oran team but I think this game will be special for both teams and im looking forward to it
-- Posted by yaeger on Thu, Dec 19, 2013, at 5:13 PM
Thanks for reassuring me I know what I'm talking about Yaeger.
-- Posted by Uncle Charlie on Thu, Dec 19, 2013, at 5:52 PM
Too early to place projections on that game, but a Bernie blowout isn't out of the cards as of yet. Whatever the outcome may be, it's going to be a wild doubleheader that night in Cape.
-- Posted by @realjoenorthern on Thu, Dec 19, 2013, at 6:02 PM
Jv action hayti leads holcomb 39-18 half.
-- Posted by haytiroyalty on Thu, Dec 19, 2013, at 6:35 PM
OK so I try being civil and you're still a jerk
-- Posted by yaeger on Thu, Dec 19, 2013, at 6:50 PM
Just received text, gosnell is beating risco by 22, dont know what quarter
-- Posted by kdjones on Thu, Dec 19, 2013, at 7:15 PM
Hayti jv over holcomb jv 68-38
-- Posted by haytiroyalty on Thu, Dec 19, 2013, at 7:18 PM
In girl's action...Oran 76; South Pem 65. The Shephard girl is fun to watch.
-- Posted by Larry Doby on Thu, Dec 19, 2013, at 7:29 PM
Any updates on the girls Christmas tournament at the show me center
-- Posted by eric birk on Thu, Dec 19, 2013, at 7:53 PM
Nice win for the Lady Eagles. It seems they'll be a factor for once this year come playoff time. Nice to see.
-- Posted by Uncle Charlie on Thu, Dec 19, 2013, at 7:53 PM
Halftime hayti 42 holcomb 18
-- Posted by haytiroyalty on Thu, Dec 19, 2013, at 8:00 PM
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Thu, Dec 19, 2013, at 8:08 PM
Clarkton up by 7 over cairo at the half
-- Posted by kdjones on Thu, Dec 19, 2013, at 8:12 PM
Cville 57 The Dons 34 half-time
-- Posted by Cheesehead. on Thu, Dec 19, 2013, at 8:14 PM
yaeger ignore that stuff man. I liked it better when you were being civil. It should be a fun game to watch. I don't get to watch Bernie ever so I can't wait to see that pressure defense you guys often talk about. I know Oran is bringing theirs.
-- Posted by playdeep on Thu, Dec 19, 2013, at 8:25 PM
Cville 72 Dons 43. End of 3rd
-- Posted by Cheesehead. on Thu, Dec 19, 2013, at 8:35 PM
Hayti 74
Holcomb 39 final
-- Posted by haytiroyalty on Thu, Dec 19, 2013, at 8:37 PM
Clarkton leads cairo, ill, 50 to 45, start of 4th
-- Posted by kdjones on Thu, Dec 19, 2013, at 8:44 PM
Cville over The Dons 92-47
-- Posted by Cheesehead. on Thu, Dec 19, 2013, at 8:45 PM
Thanks play deep. I know I tend to get a bit excited but I'm trying to be more reserved and not cocky. I just love our program and all of of semo. I root for any team out of the semo area when it comes march whether it be oran bernie Sikeston Charleston etc
-- Posted by yaeger on Thu, Dec 19, 2013, at 8:48 PM
kdjones, do you know the final of the Gosnell vs. Risco game?
-- Posted by Preacher Man Fan on Thu, Dec 19, 2013, at 8:57 PM
Clarkton defeats Cairo 71-64.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Thu, Dec 19, 2013, at 8:59 PM
Gosnell defeats Risco 82-64.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Thu, Dec 19, 2013, at 9:08 PM
Bernie has not played in the Show me Center in a reg season game but this group has played there several times and that wont be an issue. Pressure has never been an issue for this group...very calm confident group..
-- Posted by BBfanatic on Thu, Dec 19, 2013, at 9:15 PM
I went and watched thee Hayti/Holcomb game tonight and man there was a lot of turnovers on both sides of the ball mainly Holcomb.
-- Posted by BBfanatic on Thu, Dec 19, 2013, at 9:16 PM
I agree Larry she is on a different level b-ball iq wise!
-- Posted by porchswing on Thu, Dec 19, 2013, at 10:21 PM
After watching Hayti dismantle Holcomb tonight. They are even more athletic than I originally thought. But I do think if someone can win the turnover battle and actually block out to keep them off the glass then they can win. It will definitely require both of those to beat Hayti, but it's definitely possible.
-- Posted by sm0723 on Thu, Dec 19, 2013, at 10:26 PM
Jordon Pavy had a monster game for Risco tonight. Not sure on the point total. But just wasn't enough. Gosnell is stout.
-- Posted by dont worry on Thu, Dec 19, 2013, at 11:11 PM
It's a good year to live in Pemiscot County if you like basketball.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Thu, Dec 19, 2013, at 11:19 PM
smo723:
I totally agree!
-- Posted by BBfanatic on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 8:01 AM
NMCC JV up 16-4 after 1 on Doniphan in their first home game. Hey Cheese, did Doniphan play Caruthersville in Cville last night or in Doniphan!?
-- Posted by BuckMajor on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 6:16 PM
34-28 now jv
-- Posted by MayorEagle on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 6:56 PM
36-34 after 3
-- Posted by MayorEagle on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 6:58 PM
NMCC wins 50-47. Has to rank right up in the top of worst officiated games I've ever seen. Hour and a half JV game. 35 fouls in first half I believe, had to be pretty close to that in 2nd.
-- Posted by BuckMajor on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 7:33 PM
Text from www.dailystatesman.com. The Dexter varsity boys lead Richland 20-7 at the end of the first quarter.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 7:49 PM
The Cairo varsity boys beat Risco 84-73
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 7:59 PM
NMCC up 18-10 after 1
-- Posted by BuckMajor on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 8:02 PM
Any update on the sikeston game?
-- Posted by formerposterchild on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 8:07 PM
Text from www.dailystatesman.com. The Dexter varsity boys lead Richland 32-18 at halftime.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 8:09 PM
At last report, Sikeston was leading ND 30-21 with under a minute to play in the first half.
-- Posted by Preacher Man Fan on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 8:11 PM
At the half, Sikeston is ahead of Notre Dame 30-21. J.T. Jones leads Sikeston with 6 points. Quinn Poythress has 7 for Notre Dame. If you have twitter, I'm updating a bit more there: @sd_sports
-- Posted by Chris Pobst on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 8:15 PM
NMCC up 32-17 at half
-- Posted by BuckMajor on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 8:23 PM
Oran 76, Delta 11.
-- Posted by Uncle Charlie on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 8:24 PM
It was at Caruthersville Buck!
-- Posted by Cheesehead. on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 8:27 PM
Gosnell leads Clarkton 21-18 at the end of the first quarter.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 8:29 PM
Text from www.dailystatesman.com. The Dexter varsity boys lead Richland 47-25 at the end of the third quarter.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 8:35 PM
Why is Keevin doing ND game and not Bonacki?
-- Posted by crackerjack on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 8:37 PM
Bernie 95-27 bell city
-- Posted by yaeger on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 8:39 PM
Kennett defeats portageville 77 - 47
-- Posted by attitude and effort on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 8:39 PM
The Bernie varsity boys beat Bell City 95-27
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 8:39 PM
Gosnell leads Clarkton 35-29 at halftime
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 8:41 PM
Sikeston up 44-40 after 3
-- Posted by BuckMajor on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 8:44 PM
NMCC up 48-33 after 3
-- Posted by BuckMajor on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 8:44 PM
Sikeston ND tied with 5 min left
-- Posted by BuckMajor on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 8:51 PM
Text from www.dailystatesman.com. The Dexter Bearcats varsity boys basketball team beat Richland 68-36.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 8:52 PM
Sikeston up 58-49 Sikeston with about 1:30 left.
-- Posted by FarmBoy06 on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 8:53 PM
Oops...extra Sikeston in there lol.
-- Posted by FarmBoy06 on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 8:54 PM
Glad to see Dexter get off the schneid. Way to go Bearcats!
-- Posted by Preacher Man Fan on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 9:03 PM
NMCC wins 69-48
-- Posted by BuckMajor on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 9:04 PM
Sikeston defeated Notre Dame 64-54. J.T. Jones led Sikeston with 19 points.
-- Posted by Chris Pobst on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 9:07 PM
The Advance varsity boys beat Bloomfield 76-69.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 9:18 PM
Gosnell leads Clarkton 56-40 at the end of the third quarter.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 9:19 PM
Gosnell defeats Clarkton 71-56.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 9:29 PM
Chaffee score?
-- Posted by blahal on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 9:39 PM
Chaffee beat Marquad 75-23.
-- Posted by Chris Pobst on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 9:45 PM
East Prairie over Oak Ridge 46-43!
-- Posted by Real Sports Analyst on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 9:48 PM
Thanks
-- Posted by blahal on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 9:58 PM
Cape central score?
-- Posted by bean84 on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 10:05 PM
Cape Central 54, Farmington 42. Congrats to the Tigers on their first win of the season!
-- Posted by Preacher Man Fan on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 10:07 PM
Central won 54 to 42. Wasn't as close as the score.
-- Posted by crackerjack on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 10:08 PM
The South Pemiscot boys beat Malden 83-79.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 10:16 PM
Woodland/Kelly score?
-- Posted by stlcardsfan on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 10:22 PM
82-50 woodland
-- Posted by Coach Horrell on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 10:25 PM
C'water 54 Twin Rivers 40...First half was kind of sloppy for both teams, low scoring. C'water came out after halftime and turned up the "D" and made some three's and kept TR's Eric Ray in check. Good win for C'water.
-- Posted by tooldogging on Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 10:46 PM
Sounds like Clearwater has another good team this season under legendary coach Bell.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 1:00 AM
Dw,
Everyone is a legend, every game is one for the ages, every team is having a season that will go down in history. Are you seriously that big of a moron or are you trolling everyone?
-- Posted by Champ Kind on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 2:11 AM
Champ
Clearwater is a traditional powerhouse in Wayne County.
You ever been to Wayne County?
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 3:29 AM
You don't have to live in Scott County to build a good basketball program Champ Kind. Sometimes teams in other counties are good.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 3:31 AM
How is coach bell a legend? What did his teamd at Bloomfield ever done? And Clearwater and Greenville are probably the only schools in wayne County. I believe you have lost your mind by reading your comments this year
-- Posted by yaeger on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 4:23 AM
Yeager
Bell has had a good team almost every year he has been at Clearwater.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 5:19 AM
Hyperbole: extravagant exaggeration
-- Posted by Larry Doby on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 8:50 AM
That doesn't make him a legend. Has he won anything other than regular season games
-- Posted by yaeger on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 10:24 AM
Well they did win districts last year you call evert coach a legend now coach bess is a legend not mcbroom or bell
-- Posted by yaeger on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 10:33 AM
Where is this Wayne County, Scott County thing coming from? I never mentioned anything about a county.
-- Posted by Champ Kind on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 10:52 AM
Another post for the ages by legendary sports writer Dustin Ward. This text sponsored by Farmersonly.com
-- Posted by 6+4+3=2 on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 11:34 AM
^^^Bahahahaha!
-- Posted by Rocket689 on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 12:43 PM
Kennett 77, Portageville 47
South Pemiscot 83, Malden 79
Gosnell, Ar 71, Clarkton 56
Cairo, IL 84, Risco 73
Naylor 62, Campbell 28
Neelyville 45, Delta C-7 39
Armorel, Ar 51, Senath-Hornersville 42
Advance 76, Bloomfield 69
Bernie 95, Bell City 27
Sikeston 64, Cape Notre Dame 54
East Prairie 46, Oak Ridge 43
Dexter 68, Richland 36
New Madrid CC 69, Doniphan 48
North Pemiscot over Southland
-- Posted by bleachermania on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 4:35 PM
Poplar Bluff 74, Lutheran South 65
-- Posted by PBMuleFan on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 5:03 PM
Text from www.dailystatesman.com. The Dexter Bearcats varsity girls beat Malden 97-11 Saturday.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 5:48 PM
I tried to drive to Oran from Sikeston but elected to turn around when I had to start driving on the shoulder on the opposite side of Highway 61. Feel free to post updates from Oran tonight.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 5:51 PM
Illinois defeats Missouri 65-64
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 6:36 PM
Jackson defeats Pacific 68-52 at the Bank of Sullivan Shootout
-- Posted by BuckMajor on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 6:55 PM
Jackson and poplar bluff are both tough when do they play each other? That should be a great game
-- Posted by yaeger on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 7:21 PM
Jackson defeated PB in the SEMO Conf Tourney yaeger, but it was a good game. The rematch is Jan. 21 at PB. I agree that it should be a great game. They're also likely to meet a third time in districts.
-- Posted by Preacher Man Fan on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 7:29 PM
Malden 81, Kelly 74 (Oran Invite consolation final)
-- Posted by BuckMajor on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 7:42 PM
Memphis 30 SEMO 26 with 3 min left in 1st half
-- Posted by BuckMajor on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 7:48 PM
Kelly gave Malden a better game than expected.
-- Posted by Preacher Man Fan on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 7:53 PM
Halftime score: Bernie 41 Scott City 20
-- Posted by SWAGGER on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 7:59 PM
Memphis up 38-30 at halftime. SEMO hanging pretty close to the 15th team in the nation.
-- Posted by BuckMajor on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 8:01 PM
Bernie 67-33 start of 4th
-- Posted by SWAGGER on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 8:21 PM
Bernie is really rolling early on. I'm looking forward to seeing them play against stronger competetion at the Bloomfield X-mas Tourney.
-- Posted by Preacher Man Fan on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 8:23 PM
Are you at the game preach ? I don't think a team has scored 40 against bernie
-- Posted by yaeger on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 8:33 PM
Our defense is good
-- Posted by yaeger on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 8:35 PM
Bernie gave up 48 to Holcomb I believe Yaeger.
-- Posted by Cheesehead. on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 8:48 PM
No I'm not at the game yaeger. Hey Cheesehead, why is Caruthersville not playing in a Christmas tourney this year?
-- Posted by Preacher Man Fan on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 8:50 PM
I honestly don't know Preacher! We were playing in the Dyersburg Christmas tourney but dropped out of it. I've heard we were trying to get our own Christmas tourney started soon but can't say for sure. That would be a good question for Coach Smith. I really enjoyed the tourney in Dburg. I wish we would try and get in at Bloomfield.
-- Posted by Cheesehead. on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 8:54 PM
I think both Caruthersville and NMCC would be great additions to the Bloomfield tourney.
-- Posted by Preacher Man Fan on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 8:56 PM
You may be correct cheese
-- Posted by yaeger on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 8:58 PM
Bernie defeats Scott City 74-41.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 9:24 PM
LRC: No. 9 New New Madrid Central 93, No. 8 Charleston 82.
-- Posted by BuckMajor on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 9:31 PM
Holcomb scored 48 on Bernie. Bernie is avg holding their opponent to 34 points a game.. that will change soon as we play better teams but our defense is playing great..
-- Posted by BBfanatic on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 10:11 PM
Preacher Man Fan
I don't think it will ever happen. Keep in mind Bloomfield is Class 2.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 10:29 PM
South Iron and Clearwater would be good additions but small schools cycle. Puxico will be in the top 5 in the near future at the tournament.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 10:31 PM
I think if NMCC was added to the tournament they would dominate the field some years.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 10:36 PM
Dustin, Caruthersville and NMCC are Class 3, but so are Kennett, Twin Rivers, East Prairie, and Doniphan and Dexter is Class 4. All those teams are in the Bloomfield tournament. Other teams have dominated the field like Dexter and Kennett, but they haven't been uninvited.
-- Posted by Preacher Man Fan on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 10:46 PM
I don't think Puxico has done anything wrong to not get to be in the tournament. They are close to Bloomfield and compete well some years.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 10:49 PM
Kennett moved up to Class 4, this year
-- Posted by birdfan on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 10:55 PM
I think it would be cool if NMCC was in that tournament. Iv never been to it before! Oh and Kennett is also Class 4.
-- Posted by BuckMajor on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 10:55 PM
I'm not as quick on the draw as Bird is ;)
-- Posted by BuckMajor on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 10:55 PM
Well, Buck....it wasn't this year, it was last year that they moved up
-- Posted by birdfan on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 10:58 PM
Buck
I think NMCC would probably win it more than anyone in most decades if they ever got in it.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 10:58 PM
I stand corrected guys. Kennett is Class 4. My bad. Hey Buck, any idea why NMCC got out of the Christmas tourney over in TN?
-- Posted by Preacher Man Fan on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 11:00 PM
Ah that is true Bird! First year for SEMO Conference.
I will take your word for it Dustin, like I said I haven't attended the tournament. I do believe that NMCC could compete with and in my opinion beat any team in it this year. I do wish they would get in a steady Chrustmas tournament, wherever that may be.
-- Posted by BuckMajor on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 11:05 PM
I would seed NMCC No. 1 this year at the event Buck.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 11:07 PM
Nope honestly no idea Preacher. I was wondering the same thing myself a few weeks back. Although I wasn't overly impressed with that tournament. Iv attended it before where the people I brought with me numbered about half the fans in attendance. I'll see what I can find out.
-- Posted by BuckMajor on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 11:07 PM
And last year.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 11:08 PM
If you start adding too many large schools you end up with first round games like they have at the Show Me Center every year.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 11:09 PM
Even if NMCC was in it this year, I would still have Kennett #1 and Hayti #2, then NMCC and Bernie.
-- Posted by Preacher Man Fan on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 11:11 PM
I disagree Dustin, esp. if Bloomfield decided not to invite back some of the schools who just haven't been competitive in a while, like Richland or Van Buren. I think it would make the field better overall.
-- Posted by Preacher Man Fan on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 11:14 PM
If Hayti can beat NMCC I think they will win the Class 2 state title this season. I think they might win it anyways.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 11:15 PM
Preacher
Did you live in Stoddard County during Richland's prime? It was among the most special environments in tournament history. I'm a traditionalist. I just don't think schools that close to Bloomfield should be sent packing. History suggests Richland will be the No. 1 seed again someday.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 11:18 PM
That's like saying let's kick Bell City out of the tournament at the Show Me Center. I remember when Bell City beat Charleston at the finals at Cape Girardeau.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 11:20 PM
The irony of that game was that BC's big man was a Charleston native who grew up with all of Charleston's players. Both BC and Charleston went on to play for state championships, that year. Charleston won Class 3 state championship and BC was defeated by Jefferson for the Class 1 championship.
-- Posted by birdfan on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 11:37 PM
The Class 1 schools cannot go play an out-of-state Christmas Tournament. They belong where they are as long as they want to be there.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sat, Dec 21, 2013, at 11:44 PM
When I was in high school at Kelly back in the 80's, I remember Richland having some pretty good teams, but that was a long time ago. Whether or not they've been really good since then, I couldn't say as I lived in the St. Louis area for a decade. Teams like Richland and Bell City are great about once every 20 years or so, but more often than not, they struggle.
-- Posted by Preacher Man Fan on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 12:28 AM
Richland won the state title in the 90's Preacher. I think they were the No. 1 seed two years in a row at Bloomfield but I'd have to check the records which are still boxed up since I moved to Dexter.
I can remember when Kelly was good enought to eliminate Bernie from the state playoffs when Paul Hale was the coach at Bernie.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 12:33 AM
Bernie used to schedule Kelly in the regular season.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 12:37 AM
Preacher
Have you heard they are going to add Caruthersville or NMCC at Bloomfield?
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 2:01 AM
Nmcc has legendary coach Travis day
-- Posted by yaeger on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 2:55 AM
Dustin kelly never eliminatef bernie from any playoffs get your facts straight
-- Posted by yaeger on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 3:29 AM
Saw the Advance / Bloomfield game, very entertaining. Below For Advance is a very good player. One of the best offensive players in the SCAA, If NOT THE BEST. Vandiver for Bloomfield is a rising star. He's a sophomore, and probably the most athletic kid I've seen in awhile. Remember his name. Very entertaining game!!! #1
-- Posted by Hightops on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 8:33 AM
Scott City eliminated Bernie in 1994, maybe Dustin you were thinking of that. Notre Dame owned Bernie from 1985-1987. Probably a bunch of Kelly kids on that team. Ha!
-- Posted by Slim shady on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 9:23 AM
When did Paul Hale coach at Kelly? I know he was at Dexter for years.
-- Posted by crackerjack on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 10:51 AM
Richland won the class 1A state title in 1996
-- Posted by yaeger on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 11:02 AM
Seriously, bringing in NMCC or/and Caruthersville would bring more competition as well as money to the Bloomfield tournament. However who would Bloomfield truly get rid of? You have to think Van Buren being a far drive doesn't bring much fans as well as a depth of competition as NMCC nor Caruthersville would. East prairie hasn't made much noise either in the tournament that I can remember. To be honest, let the SEMO tournament have NMCC as its the bigger school tournament (most years), and Advance in the BCT would bring some great competition most years. It did when they played there before.
-- Posted by semolian on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 11:20 AM
I would like to see Advance Oak Ridge and Leopold in the BCT, And Kennett Dexter NMCC IN CAPE
-- Posted by Hightops on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 11:53 AM
Dustin, I have no information along that line, just playing the "what if" game. Coach Smith of Caruthersville said on another thread on another thread on Semoball that he is trying to get a Christmas tournament started down there next year. But since neither NMCC or Caruthersville is in a Christmas tourney this year, it seemed to me to be a timely discussion of the possibility of both teams playing at Bloomfield.
-- Posted by Preacher Man Fan on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 12:00 PM
Advance withdrew from the Bloomfield Tourney years ago; I see no justification of them being re-invited over any other team.
-- Posted by semo7178 on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 1:01 PM
Kelly upset Bernie in the first round of its district tournament one year in the in the 1990s. Get your memory straight Yeager.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 1:32 PM
I'll check on that Dustin, but I doubt it
. And saying Richland will be seeded number 1 again is just stupid. Any team can be seeded number 1 again. I don't mean to hound you but I know more about sports than you and you get paid for making stupid statements. Also if you want mention me at least spell it right!
-- Posted by yaeger on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 2:28 PM
Dustin I checked my sources and I believe you're wrong Kelly never put Bernie out of districts in the 90's
-- Posted by yaeger on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 3:26 PM
Bell City beat Jackson in the championship at the SMC in 07. Beat Charleston in the semi-finals.
-- Posted by Champ Kind on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 3:37 PM
Yaeger---is Dustin really a paid sports reporter? I thought you were just joking. I also never heard of Hale coaching at Bernie like Dustin stated. Doesn't mean he didn't but I don't remember that.
-- Posted by crackerjack on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 3:43 PM
yeah Hale did coach at Bernie in the late 80's up until the 95-96 season
-- Posted by yaeger on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 3:48 PM
Paul Hale had some of his best teams at Bernie. He coached the Anthony Beane team that finished 2nd in the state. Paul was also at Delta and Kelly but that was a long time ago. He had great teams at Dexter and ND but he really had some great teams at Bernie.
-- Posted by bootheelhooper on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 4:06 PM
Don't expect any SCAA teams like Advance to be added to the BCT in the future. When organizers added Holcomb and Saxony a couple years back, they stated that they weren't interested in making the BCT a second SCAA tournament.
-- Posted by bjrosener on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 4:09 PM
Thanks. I remember him at Dexter and ND. Guess I'm too young to remember the Bernie days :)
-- Posted by crackerjack on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 4:09 PM
bulletman
He coaches their 11 years. Won 20 games every year.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 5:19 PM
Let me rephrase that. At least 20 games every year.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 5:20 PM
yaeger
I believe you are wrong. I cannot pinpoint the year. I believe the game went to overtime. I remember that much.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 5:21 PM
I think Bernie was a three seed in the district and Kelly was a six seed.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 5:23 PM
Dustin. Again, wasted effort. I already knew he coached there from yaegers post. Thanks anyway.
-- Posted by crackerjack on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 5:28 PM
Although I disagree with several of Dustin's comments on this site, in my opinion, he does a much better job than his predecessor of covering all teams in the Statesman's coverage area instead of just one.
-- Posted by bluemules89 on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 5:50 PM
I see Dustin working hard covering these games some people think you have to be perfect.I for one enjoy Dustins work also!
-- Posted by porchswing on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 5:58 PM
Bloomfield Christmas Tournament fact:
Richland was the No. 1 seed in 1963,1970, 1971, 1977, 1981 and 1995 Bloomfield Christmas Tournaments.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 6:09 PM
Bloomfield Christmas Tournament fact:
Puxico is the only team to ever beat a No. 1 seed in the first round of a Bloomfield Christmas Tournament. Puxico beat Poplar Bluff 66-59 in 1984.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 6:11 PM
It's probably changed since 2006 but as of 2006 Richland had a higher winning percentage at the tournament .513 (58-55) than any SCAA school with the exception of Dexter (87-44) .664 and Advance (34-16) .680.
I'd have to look up the numbers for the last seven years.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 6:23 PM
Here is a list of all of the teams that have competed in the tournament since it started in 1957:
Bloomfield, Bernie, Puxico, Richland, Dexter, Doniphan, Malden, Twin Rivers, East Prairie, South Pemiscot, Greenville, Portageville, Van Buren, Kennett, East Carter County, Hayti, Advance, Bell City, Campbell, Chaffee, Clarkton, Essex, Fisk, Gideon, Gray Ridge, Howardville, Lilbourn, Marquand, Matthews, Naylor, Neelyville, New Madrid, Oran, Parma, Patton, Poplar Bluff, Risco, Sikeston, Woodland (Lutesville), Zalma, Saxony Lutheran and Holcomb.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 6:28 PM
Bloomfield Christmas tournament fact: Richland is the only 16 seed to ever win the consolation championship. I believe this was in 2006. Not sure who was playing or coaching there at the time tho?
-- Posted by basketball365 on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 6:40 PM
Bloomfield Christmas Tournament Fact:
No. 15 seeded Richland beat No. 2 seeded South Pemiscot 60-54 in the first round of the 2005 Bloomfield Christmas Tournament.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 6:43 PM
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 6:49 PM
Preacher Man Fan
It might be bad for the Bloomfield Tournament if Caruthersville started its own. Unsure how many teams it could steal immediately.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 7:23 PM
Kelly neve best bernie in districts
-- Posted by yaeger on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 7:37 PM
I know I'm probably in the large minority, but I don't really care for the gym at Bloomfield. I have certain spots I like to sit at at a basketball game, and that is right on the court. I don't see the best. So personally I'm not a big fan of gym where you can't sit on the court instead of being raised above (Bloomfield/Risco, etc.)
-- Posted by BuckMajor on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 7:38 PM
yaeger
You seem as confident as me. I'll go ahead and tell the story. Bernie played somebody in a district somewhere up north when I was between 5 and 10. My parents told me if Bernie won the first round game I could go to the semifinal. I listened to the first half on the radio. Bernie had a comfortable lead but its opponent rallied to pull off the upset in the second half while I was sleeping. 75 percent sure they won it in overtime. I found out the next morning. Confident Bernie was a No. 3 seed in the district but cannot remember where it was played about 20 years ago.
I do know when Bernie scheduled Kelly in the regular season it always had problems beating them. Not sure, but wouldn't be surprised if Kelly won more often. Kelly had good teams when Hale was at Bernie.
This entire conversation started because Preacher Man said he went to Kelly.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 7:46 PM
BuckMajor
There are good places and bad places to sit. Just like at the Show Me Center.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 7:47 PM
So in 2005 Richland was a 15 seed and beat a 2 seed. Then the next year with a new coach (knight) they are a 16 seed a win consolation. That's good stuff!!
-- Posted by basketball365 on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 7:52 PM
The Notre Dame one or two-point district championship win against Bernie at Bloomfield a couple weeks after Bernie won by a similiar score at home in the regualr season was probably within three years of the Bernie first-round upset loss against I think Kelly or someone else if yaeger is right.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 7:54 PM
basketball365
Richland may have one of the best JV's in the SCAA this season. History suggests every program goes up and down from time to time.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 7:59 PM
The Richland JV played Dexter to 14 points. Dexter played the Jackson JV to one. Jackson won the Notre Dame JV Tournament, which has most of the SEMO Conference schools in it.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 8:01 PM
Small schools deserve respect. Some of them only have basketball. Richland has been in the tournament since 1961. They have finished in the Top 6 10 times. Their crowds are likely unprecedented during most of these years. I don't get a vote, but replacing Richland with NMCC or Caruthersville is not right in my opinion.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 8:17 PM
Well Dustin I played for bernie in the 90s and Kelly was always an easy game.
-- Posted by yaeger on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 8:22 PM
History is important and should be understood and respected by the young and newcomers to the region.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 8:23 PM
I remember your days yeager and the years Bernie lost to Kelly.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 8:24 PM
What ever
-- Posted by yaeger on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 8:25 PM
Dustin, I am going to take both the credit and the blame for all these posts! I never dreamed my suggestion about adding new teams would lead you to do all that research! Seriously though you did discover some interesting facts about the BCT.
-- Posted by Preacher Man Fan on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 9:10 PM
PMF,I for one enjoyed the history lesson thanks Dustin!
-- Posted by porchswing on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 9:20 PM
Preacher
We hope you continue to post frequently in the future.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 9:21 PM
Caruthersville would have loved to be in the Bloomfield and Cape Semo Tournament. Tried the last two years and was told Cville was on a list and several teams would have to drop out because their are other teams a head of us. So we are going to start our own Christmas Tournament next year. New Madrid will be in it. There are a couple of other bootheel teams that are currently in other Christmas tournaments this year that are going to be in it...Less travel time to stay in the bootheel......as well as some big name teams from Tenn, Akansas, and Illinois. We are attempting to get the very best teams that we can get.
-- Posted by TIDAL on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 10:20 PM
Great to hear that! Really exciting! I was hoping that was part of the reason NMCC wasn't in one this year, so that we could enter one in Caruthersville next year. Best of luck in setting that up!
-- Posted by BuckMajor on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 10:41 PM
Who are the bootheel schools that will supposedly be in this tournament next year?
-- Posted by Skeet on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 10:46 PM
Sounds like TIDAL has breaking news. Wow. Just Wow. Perhaps 16-team fields in Cape Girardeau and Bloomfield are in jeopardy next year since they didn't invite Caruthersville.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 10:49 PM
TIDAL
Do you have a contact we could confirm your tournament with?
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 10:52 PM
Bernie has been a better basketball program than Kelly over the years Yeager. But I can say with 100% certainty that in 97-98 we beat Bernie by the approximate score of 92-65. I can check my yearbook while I am home for Christmas. Lol
-- Posted by 6+4+3=2 on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 10:53 PM
I remember that season 15.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 10:59 PM
Tidal, please pull some strings so we can take our soda and popcorn in the gym. It would suck watching all of those games and having to leave the gym to drink or eat.
-- Posted by attitude and effort on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 11:37 PM
Dustin, Tidal is Coach Smith from Caruthersville. He is who you would confirm it with lol.
Squawdad, I agree with you. I really hate standing in the hallway to drink a water. Lot's of traffic in the hallway, it's hard to even move around sometimes. If Smith can make that happen, I'd be grateful. Not sure if it's up to the coach or not though.
-- Posted by Cheesehead. on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 11:42 PM
Agreed on the food and drink! I gotta have a popcorn while I watch the game.
-- Posted by BuckMajor on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 11:44 PM
I have yet to receive a press release regarding a Caruthersville Christmas Tournament. My e-mail is dward@dailystatesman.com
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Sun, Dec 22, 2013, at 11:59 PM
I could write an entire column about what I think about schools not allowing food or drink in their gym.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Mon, Dec 23, 2013, at 12:11 AM
Dustin and jaeger. You both are right and wrong regarding the Bernie-Kelly matchups. So there is no need for the urinating contest. A simple check of the Southeast Missourian archives from google helped me find the following:
1985 Bernie 78 Kelly 70 in district semis
1987 Bernie 72 Kelly 61 in district semis
1994 Kelly 73- Bernie 62 regular season
1995 Bernie 83 Kelly 66 regular season
1996 Kelly 63 Bernie 60 regular season
1997 Bernie 79 Kelly 65 regular season
1998 Kelly 90 Bernie 61 regular season
That's the last time they have played . Again, during the 1994 season Bernie was upset in first round of district by Scott city 85-84. So that may be the game you are thinking of Dustin. Yaeger, Bernie was 2-3 against Kelly in the 90's.
1999 Kelly 66 Bernie 65 regular season
-- Posted by Slim shady on Mon, Dec 23, 2013, at 6:02 AM
Correction-- Bernie was 2-4 versus Kelly in the 90's.
They met just one other time before then. In 1971, Bernie beat Kelly 55-53 in the district semis.
As is happens with all humans, when we get further removed from the actual events, our memories can play tricks on us.
Google news archives helped me refresh mine. So to make nice, Dustin and Yaeger, you were both correct. Bernie never lost to Kelly in district play, but Kelly put some losses on Bernie in the 90's. Thanks also 6+4+3+2 for your input.
-- Posted by Slim shady on Mon, Dec 23, 2013, at 6:12 AM
Ok I just knew Kelly never beat bernie in districts
-- Posted by yaeger on Mon, Dec 23, 2013, at 7:01 AM
Well I for one am glad to hear that Caruthersville will host a tournament next Christmas if they can't get in at Bloomfield or Cape. NMCC will be a good addition. Wonder if Sikeston will be invited too or will the continue to play up at St. Dominic's in St. Louis? Also TIDAL, will it be an 8-team or a 16-team field?
As for food and drink in the gym, I'm for that too, but really can't blame Caruthersville for not allowing it. A couple of our church members are janitors at Bloomfield and last season they were often at the gym until 2 a.m. cleaning up the gym. A couple of nights last year at the BCT I was one of the last people out of the gym and you would not believe the mess. If people would just clean up after themselves it wouldn't be such an issue.
-- Posted by Preacher Man Fan on Mon, Dec 23, 2013, at 9:26 AM
Looks to me you would make more $ if you allowed food and drink in the gym.
-- Posted by BIGELW on Mon, Dec 23, 2013, at 11:34 AM
Thanks george
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Mon, Dec 23, 2013, at 1:11 PM
I don't think Sikeston wants to play in a Christmas tourney around here. I think the idea is to get used to the northern style of play and officiating.
-- Posted by rocketsbro on Mon, Dec 23, 2013, at 2:01 PM
I think it would be acording how good the out of state teams are. The teams that are in the St. Dom tourney aren't really that great and better competion would benefit them more than the way games are called.
-- Posted by BIGELW on Mon, Dec 23, 2013, at 2:33 PM
Sikeston is doing just fine with their current Christmas tournament arrangement. As much as I would like for Sikeston to play in the Cape tourney, they already play those teams (ie SEMO Conference). With this current tournament, we see some good teams and different style of officiating. I'm not sure officiating is the main reason they are going to St Dom, however. Getting to see good St Louis teams is the biggest reason.
-- Posted by Rocket689 on Mon, Dec 23, 2013, at 2:56 PM
I think mshsaa made a rule capping the number of teams in all new tournaments at 8. Those already with 16 got to keep 16.
-- Posted by navinjohnson on Mon, Dec 23, 2013, at 4:26 PM
I think they should get to have 16-team tournaments.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Mon, Dec 23, 2013, at 5:46 PM
Sorry...I didnt realize we had to do a press release. When we get it all togethor, I send the details along with the list of teams with you.
I only mention New Madrid because thats a sure deal. They will be in it. As for the other teams...they are currently in other Christmas Tournaments....so I rather not mention their names....
We are going to start with 8 teams. Our goal is to get 8 good to very good teams....quality over quanity. We want to get some bootheel teams as well as teams from out of state. Most coaches would like to play teams that they dont see on their schedule, in conference or district tournaments...
We would love to get Sikeston...I think they are happy with what they are doing.
We are looking at a couple of teams out of Memphis, and a team from St. Louis. Is really up in the air right now.
We are not trying to compete with Bloomfield or Cape. They both have awesome tournaments. We are just trying to bring a tournament to the bootheel that represents southeast Missouri and the tri-state area.
I got your email address....Your be the first to know....
-- Posted by TIDAL on Mon, Dec 23, 2013, at 11:13 PM
As for food and drink... Your preaching to the choir..
I would love for the fans to be able to eat in the gym. Sales would increase by 80%... I have no pull in that area.. Maybe if I could win a game or two...I could get that to change..LOL
-- Posted by TIDAL on Mon, Dec 23, 2013, at 11:18 PM
Thanks Tidal. We sure do appreciate it. This sounds like an exciting event.
One has to wonder how many teams at Bloomfield and Cape Girardeau are leaving for Caruthersville next year.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Tue, Dec 24, 2013, at 1:39 AM
Does Dustin have a mouse in his pocket?
-- Posted by Larry Doby on Tue, Dec 24, 2013, at 6:12 AM
One has to wonder if this is one for the ages!
-- Posted by luckyone4 on Tue, Dec 24, 2013, at 9:27 AM
I don't get it Larry.
-- Posted by Dustin Ward on Tue, Dec 24, 2013, at 12:31 PM
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