High school madness

Scott Central head coach Ronnie Cookson hugs senior Bobby Hatchett while giving him advice following the Braves 78-44 state semifinal win over the Glasgow Yellowjackets on Thursday night at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. Scott Central will play in the Class 1 state championship game at 12:20 p.m. Saturday. The Portageville Bulldogs also advanced to its class championship game and tip off today.

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