New Madrid County Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were outmatched by the Poplar Bluff Mules and fell 69-34. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Missouri basketball rankings (they are ranked 414th, while the Mules are ranked 176th).
New Madrid County Central's defeat dropped their record down to 5-13. As for Poplar Bluff, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 11-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. New Madrid County Central will face off against Caruthersville at 6:00 p.m. on February 10th. New Madrid County Central is facing Caruthersville at the right time seeing as Caruthersville is stuck on an 11-game losing streak. As for Poplar Bluff, they will challenge Jackson at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Jackson will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Poplar Bluff surely won't give up without a fight.
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