Really? I thought we were supposed to play Caruthersville that day.

i call bs

Crader

Have you heard anything about this? I haven't.

if it is correct, i don't know if it will really be much of a game. SCC is not the same team they were with Stuart Johnson. He could have been the best or second best player for just about any other team in the christmas tournament. He was able to finish so many passes from Hatchett in the half court.

They really don't have any other high level Varsity players outside of Otto and Bobby. If Johnson was still playing, i would be excited about the game. I'll probably still go if it is really on, but I'm pretty sure Sikeston will win easily.

I just exchanged email with a Show Me Center representative, and he knew nothing about it.

No tickets to be bought, drawmules...

How Pathetic.....why doesnt sikeston go to SCC and play? Secondly, this is typical....ND just beat SCC so now big bad sikeston has to flex their muscle and show the world they can beat SCC too!! If they had an AD that actually did his job, they wouldnt have an open date anyway!! Three words for ya HOOPS....No One Cares!!

I'm willing to bet that thousands of people in the area do care, redshirt.

RedShirt, I think they are searching for a slightly larger venue than Ronnie Cookson Gymnasium. And if you think Sikeston is just wanting to play SCC because ND just beat them, you're out of your mind. After last year's game, why would you not want to play? Huge payday for both teams.

I really didn't want to walk across campus to buy tickets today. However, part of me wanted to because it would have been nice to see Sikeston play Scott County Central.

I FEEL SORRY FOR THE WORKERS AT THE SHOW ME CENTER. I BET THEIR PHONES WERE RINGING OFF THE HOOK WHEN PEOPLE READ THIS.

I have heard from more than one reliable source that the game will happen. Why do you feel sorry for the workers at the show-me center. It's their job to field calls.

I'd probably say Sikeston by about 15.

By the way, the final to the SCC-ND game was 69-62, not 71-62 as I'm seeing reported several places....unless there was a basket added for ND after the fact, or one that was missed by the scoreboard operator. I made sure to double check the scoreboard before I left and it said 69-62. ND was up by 10, and Dominique Porter hit a 3 with 10 seconds or so remaining.

Its a fact. The game is on...Again! I heard the same. Dont know about officials though.

Thanks for the clarification bean. I couldn't figure out where 71 was coming from.

Unfortunately I missed the Sikeston-ND game, but I got a pretty good account from a couple Sikeston fans. I have also watched Sikeston play numerous times (somewhere between 5-10, not sure exactly). They have definitely improved since the first of the season. I just don't know how SCC will handle Sikeston's depth and size advantage. The Braves will definitely need more than 4 players in the box score to win this game.

I like your thoughts on the rankings :). Awfully tough to call though, with all the teams having losses to each other, as well as some quality wins.

Still in the works, according to officials from both schools.

Bean, while I like your enthusiasm and wishful thinking, I think this might contradict your attempt at the standings....

Class 1

1. Scott County Central 14-1

2. Meadville 13-0

3. Dadeville 12-0

4. Glasgow 13-1

5. Richland 12-2

6. Pilot Grove 14-1

7. LaPlata 11-1

8. Montrose 12-1

9. Leopold 11-4

10. Jefferson 11-2

Class 4

1. Borgia 15-0

2. Sikeston 14-1

3. Kearney 13-1

4. O'Hara 14-3

5. Soldan 13-4

6. Notre Dame (Cape Girardeau) 13-4

7. Clayton 13-5

8. MICDS 13-3

9. Moberly 10-5

10. Kansas City Center 11-5

Hey Crader when you find out can you try to find out when tickets go on sell if there is such a game. Sikeston did have a game scheduled against Caruthersville on the date mentioned. I guess Sikeston could have dropped Caruthersville but who did Scott CountyCentral drop?

SCC doesn't have a game available and neither does Sikeston since they picked up Caruthersville. The only way this game could happen (which I am still skeptical) is if both schools were able to get out of a game they have scheduled. If that were to happen I would imagine Sikeston would be dropping Caruthersville and SCC would drop Advance. It might even be a situation like last year where Advance and Caruthersville would play each other as a prelim game.

But until something more substantial than a sports forum declares the game is on, I will remain skeptical.

I agree with Crash. But I hope our investigative reporter Rachel Crader is still investigating.

Sportsfanatic.....even with your hypothetical situation it still doesn't account for SCC who does not have game open.

Does that explain it enough for you Crash? LOL

Both coaches have been notified... Both coaches have accepted and both school boards and AD's are on board!

SO CRADER, DRAWMULES and Crash it is going to happen!!!

I am Hoopsididitagain and I approve this message!!

Sikeston and SCC players are posting it on their status on FACEBOOK!!!

Be stupid for the players to do this if it wasn't TRUE!

I am Hoopsididitagain and I approve this message!

I know! I just wanted to razz you a bit!

The game between SCC and Sikeston is officially on and will be played Feb. 10 at the Show-Me Center. Should be an exciting game between two talented, well coached teams regardless of classification. Come watch and enjoy. Stop the hateful comments and show some maturity, regardless of your age!! Good luck to both teams.

HOOPS, I guess I'm out of touch too, but I say you can have your state ranking, I'll take ND's win in the head to head matchup. Rankings aren't important until the team somebody roots for is ranked ;).

I doubt anybody will have to sit that high this year.

Coincidental? Maybe. But Scott Central is the one pushing for the game. And you do realize they have been pushing for the game long before Tuesday's game against Notre Dame.

I guess you are out of touch Farmboy,

You all beat a team that had one offensive set! WOW...Our athletes made that game close, now we have an offensive game plan to go with the talent! I just say watchout, then you will be in touch when Sikeston finishes Districts as Champs!

#1 Sikeston

#2 Notre Dame

#3 Poplar Bluff

#4 SCC

#5 Kennett

That is my top 5

sportsfanatic,

I don't want to be a conspiracy theorist, but I have to admit it is very, very strange that Sikeston called off school today. As most people in the area know, Sikeston is always the very last and least likely school in the area to cancel due to snow. If you recall, during the snow we had a few weeks ago, every school in the immediate area, SCC, EP and Charleston all closed. Sikeston was open. I can't even begin to recount the number of times every school in Scott, New Madrid, Stoddard and Mississippi Counties were closed....except Sikeston. When I got up this morning and heard Sikeston school was closed without a stitch of snow on the ground, I thought that was very, very strange. Now I wonder...

Indeed. Quite a bit earlier...as opposed to not calling off school at all. Is the game tonight also cancelled?

Game is cancelled tonight against Kelly, Homecoming is cancelled and they are not making this game up!

What does Vegas have as the early line?? Will Neal E Boyd sing the anthem? Is Blake DeWitt coming back for this one?? Will there be an alumni game at halftime? Will the cheerleaders have facepainting before the game? What is the Over/Under attendance for the girls game at 6:30?? Inquiring minds wanna know!!!

HOOPS...you must a peeping Tom...Im actually wearing a red skirt today LMAO....

HOOPSIDIDITAGAIN

Who did Scott Central drop on their schedule to make room for this game?

I have to admit I thought you were joking when I read this report at noon Thursday. I didn't take you seriously until around 6 p.m. Thursday when more semoball.com fans started reporting the game would take place. I started sending text messages and contacting my sources around 6 p.m. By midnight, I was convinced your report was accurate. I don't know who you are. But I greatly appreciate the information you provided.

Could someone define/explain the term over/under attendance?

i got sikeston by 10+

That was the time that I set aside every day to stick it to the man and not work! LOL

drawmules, funny you should ask what over/under means...thought this might be of some help: http://www.peopleofwalmart.com/?p=9176

I'm wanting to say it was moved to the 17th of Feb, but don't quote me on that. Yes, it's a great site lol. Good stuff.

I have not seen sikeston play this year but scc plays this year without much depth. They win games by running up the score in the first half. That's why they lose to teams like Dallas-Lincoln and Notre Dame. So my pick this year is sikeston.

Its over/under I'm sure

But as you see earlier in the posts he talks about how can scc match up to sikeston size and depth and that is the perspective i also have

Whooped? Against SCC? Are you serious? Have you watched both teams? Did you pay attention? Again, seriously?

Is anyone planning on taking a sleeping bag to the Show Me Center and sleeping in the parking lot the night before the game to ensure you will be close to the front of the line when the gates open for the game?

I think I am pulling my camper up on the 6th. Tailgating will start on the 7th! I wanna be the first in line for that knock down drag out girls game! I could care less about the boy's game! Who is playing again??

Who all will be there for the battle for 2nd place? If Scott County or Sikeston wants an advantage they could always call Coach Roberts and find out how to beat each other.

At least Cookson and Hollifield know how to win a District Championship. Roberts may need a pointer or two on that. He isn't Hall of Fame material yet Beast Mode.

FarmBoy, how do you deal with all of these cocky fans from your former school who only talk trash and never provide true insight?

I am guessing "sportsfanatic" lives in "s-towns" basement and the house actually belongs to "kingjames" which is located on property that "yah yah" owns. I am sure you all hang out and play twister while you take turns writing on here. Seriously, lol.

A little decorum, people. Attacking each other is not allowed in the semoball forums and I'm getting a little tired out it.

Beast Mode, are you really upset at Sikeston fans for complimenting Sikeston? Really? Just say "scoreboard" or something. Sheesh.

And, please dear Sikeston friends...DON'T FEED THE TROLLS (Caps too much?). Just say make some vague references to the postseason...

As always, I love that you all contribute...I just don't like having to delete contributions. Please continue to click on the yellow exclamation mark to report inappropriateness and I shall govern.

Assuming I'm able to score a press pass, I will of course be covering the game live. :)

this game will be to close to call,but im going for scc, just hope they dont have sikeston best 6th player ref bill calling the game

It appears that Joe Bill has a 5 year contract extension with Sikeston. He has dropped all other games. I know that this is going to cause a lot of turmoil... but he accepted the highest bidder..seriously, to keep beating a dead horse, move on to your next complaint. Once again, the referees are assigned by the head of the association, not by the schools, coaches or any other school affiliated person. Hang on to the pipe dream though, it may be all you have.

Amen.... mandm.... if they will also remember, it wasnt Joe Bill that was standing in front of the last play...

s-town, I try to handle it like I do with fans from other schools who do pretty much the same thing...call them out on it, present facts...not much else you can do. I alread had a post aimed at an ND 'fan' on another thread deleted because apparently it was worded too strongly. Idiots are idiots plain and simple, it doesn't matter what school they come from.

Bob Godwin is the best offical in Southeast Missouri. He should get this game. However, officals rarely make a difference in a game.

I would probably appoint McFerron, Godwin & Rice for this game. I know Rice mainly sticks with college games. This is a good reason for him to do this game. This game will be similiar to a college game.

We have several good officals in Southeast Missouri. However, McFerron, Rice and Godwin are the best of the best. The best of the best really should get this game.

Are you going to attend the game FarmBoy06? I purchased tickets Tuesday morning. I also purchased a ticket for the Cape Central / Notre Dame game.

I have a question for my beloved friends that opperate the Show Me Center. Why are tickets for the Cape Central / Notre Dame game $4 and tickets for the Scott Central / Sikeston game $7?

I am also curious why the Show Me Center charges a $2.95 convenience charge for each ticket when the tickets are ordered online. Why not charge $9.95 for the tickets? I would feel better about paying $9.95 for each ticket than paying a $2.95 convenience charge for each ticket. I paid a grand total of $14.75 in convenience charges for the five tickets I purchased.

Yeah I'll be there draw.

I think you would be surprised maybe of the number of officials that might decline doing this game!

Yah I'm sure that's exactly why he picked who he picked for refs. Wish I would have thought of that in the first place, coulda saved my self 5 dollars and a trip to Cape.

Farm, I heard that Mitch Wood, Joe Bill and Greg Holifield went out after the game and invited a special guest! This is the official who had the no call at the end of the game *HARMON* and sang we are the champions at the #1 Karaoke Bar in Cape. Then after a few songs together decide they could rule the world!!!

Anything else these idiots need to know! Like the actual zip codes and addresses of their players! LOL

Go Sikeston!!!

Sikeston fans can't take the truth.

SCC fans can't handle the "TRUTH"

Now SCCFAN22 wake up... You're dreaming again! Just like last year when you thought you all would win!!

Goodluck on the +30 I would just try and stay within 15 of Sikeston on this night...

Was told tonite Bobby is hurt out for 10 days. Everyone needs to save their money this year and stay home!

Nevermind! No chance LOL!

Actually if your an underdog in a game you get the + if your the favorite you get the - if front of the points.

If you are picked to win then it would be 30+.

Not trying to be a jerk, just running it down for you.

Got an e-mail out to check on the status of Hatchett. Once again, not trying to be a jerk and say you're lying but, I have to see it to believe it.

Word I received was that he did tweak his ankle, but is expected to play tonight against Kelly.

Beast Mode ND Coach Wright is the Scott Central Coach. Coach Cookson sits there for moral support. He isn't on the payroll nor does he conduct practice. He's too busy trapping!!

Either way it goes, the fact that these schools are meeting AGAIN shows that there's some folk in the upper echelons of these school districts that have some sense and put by-gones where they need to be so that the kids can do what they do best.

Oh, if you didn't know, the girls teams of these schools will be the matinee this year at 6pm. Word has it that BOTH games will be webcast.

I just got back from the SCC vs NMCC game and looks like Bobby took another hard fall, and was limping around a bit. He a trooper tho I'm sure once all the adrenaline from the game against Sikeston starts going he'll be 100%.

Kony seemed to guard Otto pretty well, he had a few good blocks. Makes me think that maybe a smaller, stronger player could fare well against Otto. Or atleast keep him under 30.

Well i think everytime Sikeston play a sport people always have negative things to say about us. I mean all the hating really isnt called for. Scc already know who's going to win the game so i really dont know why the is waisting people money for. I mean we won last year and we can do the same this year. People been saying "oo they dont have Micheal Porter anymore." Okay yeah Porter was a very good player but look at how far we made it without him 15-1. So just because he's gone doesnt mean your going to run all over us. This is our house and we're going to show you who run it Feb 10. So everybody go and buy your tickets and watch and see how Sikeston Bulldogs get down.

Oh good, you can count.

(here's hoping somebody gets that and chimes in with the response)

Shooter McGavin...

And *you* can count, on *me*, waiting for *you* in the parking lot.

Anybody have updated numbers on ticket sales?

Instead of Scott County Central playing NMCC at Memphis next year maybe they should play Sikeston at Memphis. The FedEx Center might be large enough to accommodate the crowd. I think it is unfortunate there is not a facility large enough in Southeast Missouri to accommodate the crowd.

Vince1550:Is the game gonna be Webcast??? Are you doin the game?

Thanks mandm.

@RCIR - yes, I am doing BOTH games - girls and boys.

http://PCSoutheast.Webs.com - broadcast time on Wednesday is approx 5:50pm.

We will interview the superintendents of both school districts to talk about what's been happening academically.

Should be a great DH. First time seeing Sikeston this year since the Sikes/Jax game last season at the Fieldhouse (great facility I must say)

Who needs a webcast when you have Cover It Live? Right Crader???

@semohoops - people forget that Ronnie Cookson is still on the bench @ SCC, albeit as an assistant. And whenever Cookson is in the house, one word - DEFENSE.

@respect - good to see Eli still in the mix. I like the way he attacks the basket. Consistent at drawing 3-point plays.

Hey respectthegame i would like to know where the seniors from your "hold ya breath" list have sholarships to college from????

BuckMajor - They got scholarships from the "University of Crushing all of These Bootheel Teams", that's all they need to worry about right now. I dont know if they will be playing basketball at the next level. We will see.

Oh ok I see. Yea I guess that's all they need to worry about, forget the future! But yes I guess we shall see.

Buck Major..where did u go to school at..u need more education on comprehending things..they need to focus on the season at hand..i dont care if hey have sports scholarships..thats an individual things..they will go to school even if they dont get scholarships..in case u didnt know..Sikeston graduates 200+ a year and mostly everyone goes to school...the next time u read a newspaper about making the deans list and honor rolls look under the Sikeston section and see how all the names triple whatever school that you go to.

Who cares who went to college or who didn't. This should be a good game, I don't think it will be as good as last years but still a good game. Does anyone know if the game will be on KFVS12 webcast. I looked on their website and couldn't find anything.

man I went to sikeston to cuz for a minute! I used to be goin ham there! I live on sunset! I was just askin a simple question because I wasn't sure if they were being looked at by any colleges. I didn't really need a novel about why they should go to college but not for sports even though there great athletes. But thanks for the analysis I understand now ... I think!?

I find it funny buckmajor that New Madrid is being looked at for the first time in a LONG TIME and you've heavily regarded seniors who've we've cruished in all sports(football,basketball,wrestling,) this whole season. Here's a tip....get ready for next season. Sikeston.........

Sikeston got out-played. That's about all there is to say. SCC played inspired. Sikeston was a little hesitant. SCC came out with a chip on their shoulder. Sikeston did not. Losing Will to injury was a crushing blow and made any chance at coming back a monumental task. With the way he was shooting it and the way SCC was sagging in the paint, he could've single-handedly kept it a closer game. He was on his way to a huge night. But even if he had hit 10 3-pointers, I'm not sure Sikeston could've won.