New Madrid County Central is 9-1 against Kennett since December of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Eagles will take on the Indians in a tournament on Monday. New Madrid County Central has now lost seven straight dating back to last season, leaving the team hunting for their first win since February 8.
On Thursday, New Madrid County Central came up short against South Pemiscot and fell 72-63.
Issiac Smith
| 12/04/25 @ South Pemiscot | 5 |
| 11/29/25 vs Blytheville | 3 |
| 11/28/25 vs Lutheran North | 5 |
Despite the loss, New Madrid County Central had strong showings from Issiac Smith, who shot 75% from the field to rack up 18 points along with eight rebounds and five blocks, and Jaden Guest-Newsome, who went 8-for-16 en route to 17 points. Smith is crushing it when it comes to blocks: he's posted at least three every time he's taken the court this season. Nick English was another key player, putting up four points.
Meanwhile, Kennett unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They took a 57-49 hit to the loss column at the hands of Bakersfield on Saturday.
New Madrid County Central's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Kennett, their loss dropped their record down to 0-1.
New Madrid County Central couldn't quite get it done against Kennett when the teams last played back in December of 2024 as they fell 71-61. Can the Eagles avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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