NMCC stays alive, takes care of Chester Co.

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- The New Madrid County Central Eagles defeated Chester Co. 87-71 during the consolation quarterfinals at the Dyersburg Christmas Tournament in Dyersburg, Tenn.

Willie Jimerson led the Eagles with 27 points. Darrin McGloson and Mikeal Walker added 14 and 13.

The Eagles led 48-28 at the half.

NMCC (87) -- Willie Jimerson 27, Armondo Thatch 8, Mikeal Walker 13, Jashawn McDaniel 7, Delontre Haney 6, TJ Clark 2, Asten Newsom 7, Darrin McGloson 14. FG 36 FT 15-25 F 19. (3-pointers: Jimerson 1. Fouled out: none.)

CHESTER (71) -- J. Phillips 8, Hordee 1, Lindsey 3, Melhouse 3, Z. Phillips 22, Cobb 1, Humphrey 14, Clayton 2, McNeal 4, Page 10, Stebalch 3. FG 24 FT 16-26 F 19. (3-pointers: J. Phillips 1, Lindsey 1, Melhouse 1, Z. Phillips 3, Stebalch 1. Fouled out: none.)