August 31, 2009

POPLAR BLUFF -- As the games' first kickoff came down into the possession of New Madrid County, the return was brought back and stopped on the Eagles' 35-yard line. There on that same line sat a painted on, gold No. 59 that faced the NMCC sideline in remembrance of their fallen teammate, Raymond Tindle, who once donned that same number on his jersey...

New Madrid County Central head coach Arlen Pixley and the Eagle team pause for a moment of silence before their game with Poplar Bluff on Saturday in tribute to teammate Raymond Tindle who died in practice earlier this month. (Photo by Josh Mills, Staff)
New Madrid County Central head coach Arlen Pixley and the Eagle team pause for a moment of silence before their game with Poplar Bluff on Saturday in tribute to teammate Raymond Tindle who died in practice earlier this month. (Photo by Josh Mills, Staff)

NMCC honors fallen teammate in overtime win over Poplar Bluff

POPLAR BLUFF -- As the games' first kickoff came down into the possession of New Madrid County, the return was brought back and stopped on the Eagles' 35-yard line. There on that same line sat a painted on, gold No. 59 that faced the NMCC sideline in remembrance of their fallen teammate, Raymond Tindle, who once donned that same number on his jersey.

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