NewsFebruary 12, 2009
Sikeston defeats Scott County Central in the final seconds 86-85 Feb. 11 at the Show Me Center.
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Braves senior Drew Thomas draws a foul from Sikeston defender Daryl Howard while trying for two Wednesday evening, February 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Braves senior Drew Thomas draws a foul from Sikeston defender Daryl Howard while trying for two Wednesday evening, February 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com
Braves sophomore Otto Porter eyes the basket Wednesday, February, 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Braves sophomore Otto Porter eyes the basket Wednesday, February, 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
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Sikeston's Daryl Howard is introduced Wednesday, February, 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Sikeston's Daryl Howard is introduced Wednesday, February, 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com
Braves coach Ronnie Cookson Wednesday, February, 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Braves coach Ronnie Cookson Wednesday, February, 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
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Braves junior Bobby Hatchet is introduced Wednesday, February, 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Braves junior Bobby Hatchet is introduced Wednesday, February, 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com
Braves senior Desmin Williams shoots Wednesday, February, 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Braves senior Desmin Williams shoots Wednesday, February, 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com
Sikeston huddles prior to the game Wednesday, February, 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Sikeston huddles prior to the game Wednesday, February, 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com
Sikeston cheerleaders Wednesday, February, 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Sikeston cheerleaders Wednesday, February, 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
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Sikeston cheerleaders applaud Neal E. Boyd's national anthem version Wednesday, February, 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Sikeston cheerleaders applaud Neal E. Boyd's national anthem version Wednesday, February, 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com
Scott County Central's Bobby Hatchet splits Sikeston defenders to shoot Wednesday, February, 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Scott County Central's Bobby Hatchet splits Sikeston defenders to shoot Wednesday, February, 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com
Sikeston senior Cal Lane dunks during the Bulldogs' win over the Braves Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Sikeston senior Cal Lane dunks during the Bulldogs' win over the Braves Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
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Braves senior Drew Thomas, right, shoots against Sikeston Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Braves senior Drew Thomas, right, shoots against Sikeston Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
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Sikeston coach Gregg Holifield Wednesday, February, 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Sikeston coach Gregg Holifield Wednesday, February, 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com
Braves junior Bobby Hatchet drives Wednesday, February, 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Braves junior Bobby Hatchet drives Wednesday, February, 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
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Sikeston native Neal E. Boyd performs the national anthem Wednesday, February, 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Sikeston native Neal E. Boyd performs the national anthem Wednesday, February, 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com
Braves sophomore Otto Porter is introduced Wednesday, February, 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Braves sophomore Otto Porter is introduced Wednesday, February, 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com
Braves Desmin Williams, left, shoots over Micheal Porter Wednesday, February, 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Braves Desmin Williams, left, shoots over Micheal Porter Wednesday, February, 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
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Braves sophomore Otto Porter scores two Wednesday, February, 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Braves sophomore Otto Porter scores two Wednesday, February, 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com
Sikeston senior Micheal Porter drives against Scott County Central defender Bobby Hatchet Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Sikeston senior Micheal Porter drives against Scott County Central defender Bobby Hatchet Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com
Sikeston's Jaqualin Wiggins, left drives by Scott County Central's Dew Thomas in the second half of a Sikeston victory 85-86 Wednesday night at the Show Me Center.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Sikeston's Jaqualin Wiggins, left drives by Scott County Central's Dew Thomas in the second half of a Sikeston victory 85-86 Wednesday night at the Show Me Center.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com
Scott County's Drew Thomas defends against Sikeston's Will Holifield in the second half.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Scott County's Drew Thomas defends against Sikeston's Will Holifield in the second half.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com
Sikeston's Will Holifield celebrates after defeating Scott County Central 86-85.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Sikeston's Will Holifield celebrates after defeating Scott County Central 86-85.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com
Sikeston senior Micheal Porter, top, squishes his cousin, Scott County Central sophomore Otto Porter, center, Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Sikeston senior Micheal Porter, top, squishes his cousin, Scott County Central sophomore Otto Porter, center, Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com
Scott County's Randy Timmons protects the ball after a rebound in the second half against Sikeston at the Show Me Center.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Scott County's Randy Timmons protects the ball after a rebound in the second half against Sikeston at the Show Me Center.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com
Sikeston's Kil'Ron Coleman smiles at teammates after Sikeston took the lead over Scott County Central in the second half.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Sikeston's Kil'Ron Coleman smiles at teammates after Sikeston took the lead over Scott County Central in the second half.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com
Sikeston fans, cheerleaders and players storm the court after defeating Scott County Central 86-85.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Sikeston fans, cheerleaders and players storm the court after defeating Scott County Central 86-85.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com
Los Angeles Dodger infielder and Sikeston graduate, Blake Dewitt, gets recognized at halftime.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Los Angeles Dodger infielder and Sikeston graduate, Blake Dewitt, gets recognized at halftime.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com
Neal Boyd sings the National Anthem in front of a sold out crowd before the start of the Sikeston versus Scott County Central game Wednesday at the Show Me Center.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Neal Boyd sings the National Anthem in front of a sold out crowd before the start of the Sikeston versus Scott County Central game Wednesday at the Show Me Center.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com
Los Angeles Dodger infielder and Sikeston graduate, Blake Dewitt, high fives Takerion, 2, after signing autographs at halftime.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Los Angeles Dodger infielder and Sikeston graduate, Blake Dewitt, high fives Takerion, 2, after signing autographs at halftime.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com
Neal Boyd of Sikeston, Mo., winner of "America's Got Talent," performs in front of a sold-out crowd at the Showdown basketball games Wednesday night at the Show Me Center.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Neal Boyd of Sikeston, Mo., winner of "America's Got Talent," performs in front of a sold-out crowd at the Showdown basketball games Wednesday night at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com
Otto Porter scores an easy two points Wednesday, February, 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Otto Porter scores an easy two points Wednesday, February, 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com
Braves senior Drew Thomas draws a foulfrom a Sikeston defender Wednesday, February, 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Braves senior Drew Thomas draws a foulfrom a Sikeston defender Wednesday, February, 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com
Braves senior Drew Thomas steps back from Sikeston defenders to shoot Wednesday, February, 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Braves senior Drew Thomas steps back from Sikeston defenders to shoot Wednesday, February, 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com
Scott County Central guard Bobby Hatchet split Sikeston defenders Treston Pulley, left, and Micheal Porter for a basket to end the first half Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Scott County Central guard Bobby Hatchet split Sikeston defenders Treston Pulley, left, and Micheal Porter for a basket to end the first half Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com
Braves senior Drew Thomas is fouled while going for a layup Wednesday, February, 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Braves senior Drew Thomas is fouled while going for a layup Wednesday, February, 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
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Braves senior Drew Thomas jumps without the ball after it was stripped away Wednesday, February, 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Braves senior Drew Thomas jumps without the ball after it was stripped away Wednesday, February, 11, 2009, at the Show Me Center.
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Sikeston defeats Scott County Central in the final seconds 86-85 Feb. 11 at the Show Me Center.

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