Pumping up players

Sikeston head basketball coach Gregg Holifield stands with seniors (from left) Juqualin Wiggins, Eli Jackson and Martez Evans at a pep rally held Friday afternoon. After winning the Class Four Sectional, the team is set to take the court against St. Francis Borgia on Saturday night. Look in Monday's edition of the Standard Democrat for a game recap.

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