Central-Southeastern’s defense swallows up Clopton, sets stage for run at Christmas tourney title

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | December 20, 2024
Central-Southeastern's Lexi Niekmap, right, pressures Clopton's Charleigh Spoonster during Thursday's game in the 17th Rumble on the River at John Wood Community College's Student Activity Center. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Physical defense wins games. “It does in our opinion,” Central-Southeastern girls basketball coach Matt Long said. And you can’t ease into that. “It’s even more important to do it out of the gate and get them down early,” Panthers guard Karly Peters said. It’s precisely what the Panthers did Thursday in overwhelming previously…

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Split decision for Palmyra boys and girls basketball teams on opening night

By Muddy River Sports | November 23, 2024
Palmyra senior forward Mason Smith scores on a reverse layup during Friday night's game against Clopton in Palmyra, Mo. | Mathew Kirby photo

PALMYRA, Mo. — The Palmyra boys basketball team showed its depth and firepower in Friday night’s season-opening 74-58 victory over Clopton. Sophomore guard Hudson Bock scored a game-high 22 points, while senior forward Mason Smith scored 12 of his 16 points in the first half in his Palmyra debut. The Panthers got to the free-throw…

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