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NEW MADRID -- The New Madrid County Central Eagles jumped out to a quick start and never looked back during their 52-28 win over Dexter Friday at New Madrid County Central High School.
The Eagles took a comfortable 17-7 lead after the first quarter which extended to 22 points (35-13) by halftime.
Willie Jimerson lead the Eagles with 14 points on the night. Delontre Haney chipped in 10.
For Dexter, DJ Dowdy scored nine points to pace the Bearcats.
Dexter 7 6 9 7 -- 28
NMCC 17 18 15 2 -- 52
DEXTER (28) -- Chase Young 7, Nick Noble 2, DJ Dowdy 9, Austin Aldridge 2, Brad Potts 4, Jordan Miller 2, Chandler Young 2. FG 10 FT 6-11 F 14. (3-pointers: Chase Young 1, Dowdy 1. Fouled out: none.)
NMCC (52) -- Willie Jimerson 14, Armondo Thatch 8, Mikeal Walker 2, Jashawn McDaniel 6, Delontre Haney 10, Asten Newsom 2, Devon Harrell 4, Darrin McGloson 6. FG 22 FT 6-12 F 14. (3-pointers: Thatch 2. Fouled out: none.)
RISCO -- A late turnover and made free throws from Holcomb during the waning seconds cost the Risco Tigers a chance at an upset Friday as Holcomb won 56-51.
Risco's Jordon Pavy led all scorers with 19 points.
The Tigers (8-6) led 44-38 entering the final quarter, but found themselves down by one with 35 seconds remaining. With a chance to either tie or take the lead, the Tigers committed a turnover giving Holcomb a chance to ice the game at the free throw line.
Holcomb, who was led by Jamie Massey's 17 points, did just that.
Risco played Hayti Saturday on the campus of Three Rivers College at 5 p.m.
Holcomb 12 13 13 18 -- 56
Risco 17 12 15 7 -- 51
HOLCOMB (56) -- Jamie Massey 17, Ryan Reeves 13, Michael Glover 13, Chase Davis 6, James Vance 4, Tyler Lewis 3. FG 21 FT 12-24 F 10. (3-pointers: Reeves 1, Glover 1. Fouled out: none.)
RISCO (51) -- Jordon Pavy 19, Austin White 9, Justin Earnheart 7, Caleb McCord 5, Matt Cumins 5, Brandon Bixler 4, Hunter Knight 2. FG 22 FT 1-9 F 20. (3-pointers: Pavy 2, White 1, Earnheart 1, McCord 1, Cumins 1. Fouled out: White.)