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C3D1 BKB: Malden rallies for revenge over East Prairie (2/24/24)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Malden and East Prairie waged a thrilling battle in the MSHSAA Class 3, District 1 Semifinal matchup on Thursday, Feb. 22. But in the end, the second-seeded Green Wave (21-5) emerged victorious with a 60-49 win over the third-seeded Eagles (21-7), avenging a recent loss and settling this season's rivalry in the process...
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C3D1: East Prairie ends season for Royals (2/21/24)PORTAGEVILLE — The East Prairie offense wasn’t going to be denied. With the Twin Rivers Royals struggling to hold strong on the defensive end, the East Prairie Eagles took full advantage as both teams went head-to-head on Tuesday in the first round of the Class 3 District 1 Boys Basketball Tournament at Portageville High School...
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East Prairie outlasts Portageville in regular-season finale (2/16/24)EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — In a clash that lived up to its billing, East Prairie emerged victorious against Portageville in both teams' regular-season finale on Thursday, Feb. 15, ultimately clinching a hard-fought 66-59 win. The Eagles (20-6) built a sizable lead but found themselves in a tense, one-possession battle as the Bulldogs (16-9) rallied in the final minutes...
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Still’s steal seals Kelly’s impossible comeback over East Prairie (2/13/24)EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — In a night packed with more emotional swings than a six-flags rollercoaster, Kelly somehow found a way to survive 51-50 at East Prairie on Friday, Feb. 9. Down by six points with 50.3 seconds remaining after watching a 14-point meltaway, the Hawks (19-5) authored a comeback for the ages, capped by Skyler Still’s game-deciding steal and layup that snatched victory from the clutches of the Eagles (18-6)...
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Scott City earns third 20-win season since 2012 (2/13/24)A fourth-quarter surge led to Scott City beating East Prairie 60-52 on Monday, Feb. 12, in Scott City, Mo. The Rams (20-4) won their 20th game for the first time since 2020, which was their last district championship. What's most impressive is three of their last four wins came against teams with at least 18 wins...
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2024 Scott-Mississippi: East Prairie stomps SCC, Oak Ridge survives Oran (2/5/24)ORAN, Mo. — In a battle for third place in the Scott-Mississippi Conference Tournament, East Prairie turned the paint into a no-fly zone with a resounding 73-34 grounding of Scott County Central. Not just bigger, but hungrier and bouncing back from a disappointing semifinal loss, the second-seeded Eagles (16-4) translated their size into a 44-16 points-in-the-paint advantage against the fifth-seeded Braves (10-12) at Oran High School on Friday, Feb. 2...
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2024 Scott-Mississippi: Scott City upends East Prairie (1/31/24)ORAN, Mo. — Scott City pulled off the upset, defeating defending champion East Prairie 84-63 in the Scott-Mississippi Conference Tournament Semifinals on Tuesday. The win propelled the third-seeded Rams (16-3) to their first championship game appearance since 2021......
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2024: Scott-Mississippi: Farmer’s career night propels East Prairie past Oran (1/30/24)ORAN, Mo. — Second-seeded East Prairie leaned on scrappy defense and an offensive outburst from Kamron Farmer, who poured in a career-high 22 points, to secure a decisive 64-43 win over seventh-seeded Oran in the opening round of the Scot-Mississippi Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 27...
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SCC crushes East Prairie, Oak Ridge rolls Charleston (1/25/24)BENTON, Mo. — It was all Scott County Central in a 76-13 win over East Prairie in the consolation bracket of the 2024 Scott-Mississippi Conference Tournament at Kelly High School on Wednesday, Jan. 23. Depth proved the ultimate weapon for the sixth-seeded Bravettes (7-8) as freshman Laney Glueck ignited the offense with a career-high 17 points, post player Nikki Adams dominated the paint with 16 points, and Ellie Britt capped off the scoring barrage with a personal best of 11 points...
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Scott-Mississippi semifinals set as Kelly, Scott City, Delta and Chaffee advance (1/22/24)BENTON, Mo. — Jada Griggs swished her way into Kelly High School history, draining the 1,000th point of her career during a 79-9 trouncing of East Prairie in the opening round of the Scott-Mississippi Conference Tournament on Saturday. The No. 2 seeded Lady Hawks (9-6) overwhelmed the No. 7 seeded Lady Eagles (3-11) with the statement win that showcased their title aspirations...
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Caruthersville gets revenge, outshine East Prairie 78-60 (1/16/24)EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — Caruthersville emphatically flipped the script with a 78-60 win at East Prairie on Friday, Jan. 12. The victory was a stark contrast for the Tigers (7-5), who fell 75-59 to the Eagles (11-3) earlier this season in the Gideon Bulldog Classic...
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East Prairie and Kelly win conference clashes (1/12/24)EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — A strong second quarter propelled East Prairie over Scott County Central 80-67 on Tuesday, Jan. 9. The Eagles (11-2) pulled away and never looked back against the Braves (7-7) in the Scott-Mississippi Conference showdown. “We had a big second quarter and that turned out to be the biggest difference in the game,” said East Prairie coach Gary Scott. ...
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BCT 2023: Malden breaks 17-year drought with championship thriller over East Prairie (12/30/23)BLOOMFIELD, Mo. — Knocking on the door the past two seasons, Malden finally kicked it down with a 60-56 win over East Prairie in the championship game of the 67th Annual Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Friday, Dec. 29. The fourth-seed Green Wave (9-2) toppled the second-seeded Eagles (9-2) in front of a standing-room-only crowd, silencing the ‘what if’ ghosts of the Christmases past that have haunted them since third-place (2022) and fourth-place (2021) finishes, winning the programs first BCT title in 17 years.. ...
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BCT 2023: East Prairie clamps down on Van Buren, soar into championship game for first time since 1985 (12/29/23)BLOOMFIELD, Mo. — While offensive balance kept the scoreboard humming, it was East Prairie's stifling defense that slammed the door on Van Buren’s championship aspirations in a semifinal of the 67th Annual Bloomfield Christmas Tournament. The second-seeded Eagles (9-1) secured a 70-58 victory over the Bulldogs (8-2) on Thursday, Dec. 28, advancing to the championship game of the tournament for the first time in 38 years...
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BCT 2023: East Prairie’s scorching paint attack leaves Portageville charred (12/28/23)BLOOMFIELD, Mo. — Numbers don't lie, and in the case of East Prairie's 67-45 quarterfinal victory over Portageville at the 67th Annual Bloomfield Christmas Tournament, they paint a picture of absolute post dominance. The second-seeded Eagles (8-1) ruthless interior attack saw them outrebound the seventh-seeded Bulldogs (4-3) by a 32-15 margin, converting that muscle into a 48-26 advantage in points scored in the paint on Wednesday, Dec. 27...
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BCT 2023: Kenedy sparks East Prairie to dominate 79-45 win over Doniphan (12/27/23)BLOOMFIELD, Mo. — No. 2 seed East Prairie's slow start melted away like a snowman in the heat, burying No. 15 seed Doniphan in a scoring avalanche during a 79-45 win in the opening round of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament. This victory wasn’t a single reindeer pulling the sleigh — it was a whole herd charging ahead with four Eagles (7-1) scoring double figures in the lop-sided victory over the Dons (3-6) on Tuesday, Dec. 26...
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Previewing the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament (12/22/23)The rhythmic pound of sneakers, the symphony of bouncing balls, the rising roar of the crowd – here, sixteen teams stand cast in the shadows of legends past. But with ambitious eyes, these players and coaches are ready to score their chapter in the unfolding epic of the 67th Annual Bloomfield Christmas Tournament's hallowed hardwood history...
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East Prairie cheerleaders 7 Days of Spirit warms community hearts (12/22/23)EAST PRAIRIE, Mo — Inspired by the outpouring of support for its recent state championship win, the East Prairie cheerleaders decided to turn the tables and cheer on their community, partnering with the Eagles Closet for a “Seven Days of Spirit” drive...