Stumbling Bulldogs Fall To Vikings In Springfield
Mexico Bulldogs suffer a 56-50 loss at Springfield Parkview, dropping to 2-4 as guard Andy Nichols fuels the Vikings with timely shots. Coach Bob Ligon notes off nights and cites slow offense while looking ahead to Lebanon game. Mexico outrebounded Parkview 44-30 but inconsistent scoring and tempo control doomed the effort.
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Centralia Fades As Highland Domination Delivers 98 57 Loss
Highland Cougars overpower Centralia in a Clarence Cannon Conference game. Centralia, hindered by cold shooting, falls behind early in the third quarter and never recovers. Greg Sewell scores 22 and Join Romine 14 for the Panthers, while Highland boasts multiple 20 point scorers and dominant rebounding.
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Fourth Quarter Surge Not Enough For Coyotes
Paris Coyotes fall to Fayette in Lewis and Clark Conference clash despite a 20 point fourth quarter rally. Dane Kendrick led Paris with 20 points while Ed Jackman paced Fayette with 21 as the final comeback fell short.
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Sturgeon Bulldogs Sweep Higbee In Little Dixie Clash
In Higbee the Sturgeon Bulldogs claimed two wins in a Little Dixie Conference matchup. The boys triumphed 68 to 66 after a tight finish led by Jim Chism with 35 points and Chris Spene 26. The girls built a 19-5 opening lead and finished 73 to 30 led by Cheryl Darling with 29 points.
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Bruins Lose Only a Few, Far Between in Skips
UCLA’s near-perfect era under Ken Ravppport is highlighted by a 208-5 record since 1966-67. Houston, Oregon, Notre Dame and Southern Cal spoiled the Bruins with notable losses, including Houston 71-69 in 1967-68 and Notre Dame 89-82 at South Bend in 1970-71.
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Highland Panthers Rally Pushes Past Centralia in Girls Clash
Highland built a 10 point second half run sparked by Craig O'Dear as they beat Centralia 39 to 32. Cheryl Burnett scored 12 and Diane Daugherty 10 for Centralia, while Carolyn Bradley led Highland with 14 and Deb Lund 10. The Panthers head to Fulton next.
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Irvin Gets First Varsity Win For Mexico Bulldogs
Brent Irvin, a sophomore, earned his first varsity victory in wrestling with a 10-3 decision over Vince Hamilton of Fulton at 98 pounds. The Mexico Bulldogs will travel to Lebanon for another match tonight.
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Tigers ride bench spark to upset over Warrenton
Wellsville coach Rich Shaffer trusted reserves early to rest starters and the bench delivered. In EMO Conference action Wellsville surged to 23-12, then fought back as fouls sidelined key players. Steve Briscoe led Wellsville with 28 points, Ron Reagan and Briscoe sealed the win with late free throws as Warrenton tied late.
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Salisbury Panthers Top NorCal Thunderbirds In Altered Lineup
Salisbury blunted a revamped North Callaway squad 50 to 40 after trailing by two at halftime. Bill Cravens scored 17 and sparked a 19 point third quarter as Salisbury shot 21 of 45 to NorCal 18 of 62, despite NorCal’s Mike Love leading with 21 points.
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Hermann Bears Down Wildcats In Non-Conference Win
Hermann used a faster, more frequent transition to upset Montgomery County 58 to 52. A 20 point fourth quarter led by 6-7 sophomore Charlie Penn helped seal the victory as Dave Boyer and Blackwell each reached double figures for Hermann. Montgomery’s Brad Gregory scored 17 in a tight game.
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ABA Basketball Friday Scores Involving Kentucky and San Diego
Kentucky defeated Memphis 115 to 432 in a confusing Friday night ABA card. San Diego beat New York 112 to 104 amid unclear scoring lines.
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Van-Far Indians Upset Clopton Hawks 64 63 in Thriller
Van-Far Indians rally to topple undefeated Clopton Hawks 64 to 63 after a frantic finish. Kevin Cockrell led with 17 points, Rick Hurshman added 14 with critical late free throws, and Charles Jennings sealed the win with clutch charity shots.
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Prep Scores Across Small Schools From A Fragmented Page
Incomplete scoreboard shows Palmyra 7 and South Shelby at, Mardin 59 and Breckenridge 5, Monroe City 72 and Mark Twain 64 to Brookfield, Chillicothe 3 and Gilman City 67 to Ridgeway, Cleveland 8 and St. Plus 5, Montgomery City 2, Parkwood 50 and Mexico 50, Wellsville 75 and Warrenton 76, Van Far 64, Claptom 649, St. Louis U High 70 and Besmet ner McDiver 60, Charles 0.
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