Sikeston boys reach Class 4 title game

Sikeston earned a spot in today's Class 4 state championship game with an 84-79 victory Friday against Ozark at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo.

The Bulldogs placed four players in double figures Friday, led by Julian Beard's 22 points. Kash Bratcher added 21, while Michael Porter added 18 and Isaac Porter had 12.

The Porters last year were students in Scott County Central schools.

Sikeston (23-6) plays 1:45 p.m. today against St. Francis Borgia (29-1), a 73-62 winner against Lincoln Prep.

-- Southeast Missourian