Charleston turned away late against Dyer County

In this file photo, Charleston's Michael Hull heads towards the basket during the 2012 seMissourian Christmas Tournament. Charleston was defeated by Dyer County, Tenn., during the Penny Hardaway Hoopfest Thursday.
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NEWBERN, Tenn. -- Giving up 32 points in the fourth quarter, the Charleston Bluejays let a tie game slip away to Dyer County, Tenn., Thursday night during the Penny Hardaway Hoopfest at Dyer County High School, 93-76.

Following a 61-61 tie at the end of the third quarter, Dyer County outscored the Bluejays by 17 points to give Charleston just their second loss of the year.

Dyer County led 44-43 at the half.

Dyer County's Robert Hubbs took over in the fourth scoring a game-high 29 points throughout. Hubbs is a five-star recruit who has committed to the University of Tennessee.

Charleston (11-2) will travel to Scott County Central tonight to take on the Braves with junior varsity action starting at 6 p.m.

CAPE GIRARDEAU -- The New Madrid County Central wrestling team lost 54-15 to Cape Central Thursday during a double dual meet that included Notre Dame.

Only NMCC's match against Cape Central could be attained before press time.

Cape Central 54, NMCC 15

106 -- open

113 -- Brennan Redinger (C) forfeit

120 -- Rhiley Smith (NMCC) dec. Logan Wright 7-14

126 -- Tyzarian Moore (C) forfeit

132 -- Bryce Smith (NMCC) pin Bailey Sheehan 1:39

138 -- Kent Bernhardt (C) dec. Carl Pate 17-16

145 -- Tremaine Grant (C) pin Chris Young 1:34

152 -- Alex Davis-Carter (C) forfeit

160 -- Jordan Franklin (C) forfeit

170 -- James Scheller (C) forfeit

182 -- Austin Cummins (NMCC) pin T.J. Marquis 3:48

195 -- open

220 -- T.J. McDonald (C) forfeit

HWT -- Chris Bryant (C) pin Brandon Wester 1:39