Missouri High School Basketball - Central nips New Madrid County Central
December 8, 2022: New Madrid, MO 63869
Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Central Tigers (Cape Girardeau, MO) and the host New Madrid County Central Eagles (New Madrid, MO), saw Central's basketball squad hold off New Madrid County Central by a tally of 49-47.
With the victory, Central improves its record to 5-0 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Farmington (Farmington, MO) to play the Knights in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 16. The Knights come into the challenge with a record of 0-2. Farmington lost 59-52 in their recent non-league challenge against Saxony Lutheran (Jackson, MO)
Next up, the Eagles play the Charleston Bluejays (Charleston, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 9. New Madrid County Central will attempt to improve on its 4-2 season record. The Bluejays come into the challenge with a 4-3 record after their 81-53 non-league loss to Jackson (Jackson, MO).