Basketball Recap: Portageville Skates Past New Madrid County Central with Ease

Bulldogs

Margin (Wins)

12/21/24 vs Naylor	50
01/06/25 vs New Madrid County Central	32
12/23/24 @ Twin Rivers	18
12/27/24 vs Neelyville	8
12/28/24 @ Doniphan	-27

Portageville's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the New Madrid County Central Eagles 66-34. The Bulldogs have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five matches by 32 points or more this season.

Portageville pushed their record up to 8-2 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 43 points. As for New Madrid County Central, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-6.

Portageville will be playing in front of their home fans against South Pemiscot at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday. As for New Madrid County Central, they are taking a road trip to face off against Twin Rivers at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.