NMCC defeats Kennett, 61-49

Thursday, February 21, 2008

NEW MADRID -- The New Madrid County Central boys got an early preview of their first round district opponent Tuesday night, defeating the Kennett Indians 61-49. The Eagles, who will play Kennett again Saturday night in the first round of the Class 3, District 1 Tournament, outscored Kennett 18-11 in the fourth quarter to blow open a close game. Kony Ealy had a game-high 18 points and Josh Minner added 12 for NMCC as the Eagles finished their regular season at 13-10. Kennett was led by Randrick Caruthers and Jimmy Gooden who each finished with 11 points. The two teams will meet again at 7 p.m. Saturday in Portageville. NMCC won a thrilling junior varsity contest 39-38. The Eagles won at the buzzer on a Josh Darter stick-back. Issac Ray led NMCC with 13 while Jimmy Gooden had 20 for Kennett.

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