New Madrid County Central

MALDEN, Mo. — Portageville racked up multiple run-rule victories before a hard-fought loss in the finale of the Malden Invitational Tournament this past weekend.  “We obviously didn’t have the finish we wanted, but overall we had a great weekend,” said Portageville coach Tyler Trover. “Scott City is a very good baseball team. They are in the midst of an incredible season and are a well-deserving champion...

Scott City, Portageville dominate Malden Invitational Results, Saturday, April 13, 2024 Per Coach Tim Harmon: Baseball: First Place, Scott City. Second Place, Portageville. Third Place, East Prairie. Saturday baseball results: Malden 11, NMCC 9. Malden 3, Neelyville 3...

Malden Invitational Tournament 2024 Per Coach Tim Harmon Eight school districts' high school baseball and nine districts' softball programs converged on Malden Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13 to compete at The Malden Invitational Tournament...

DEXTER – After winning just six of 26 varsity softball games through parts of three seasons, New Madrid County Central now seemingly can’t lose.

Notre Dame defeated New Madrid County Central 14-4 on Monday, April 8, at Notre Dame High School.

DEXTER - New Madrid County Central got past Dexter in varsity softball action on Monday at East Park in Dexter.

SIKESTON — The Sikeston Twilight Relays showcased fierce competition on Thursday, April 4. On the boys’ side, Sikeston emerged victorious with a dominant 127.50 team score. Malden’s girls’ team delivered their own impressive performance, securing first place with 111.0 points...

SIKESTON — Brady Swims was a two-way force for New Madrid County Central, earning the win on the mound and helping spark the offense in an 11-3 win over Sikeston at VFW Stadium on Monday, April 1. Swims tossed 6.2 strong innings, striking out 11 while allowing just two earned runs on four hits, and added a home run to propel the Eagles (1-5) to their first victory of the season, while the Bulldogs (0-7) winless...

Photos from New Madrid County Central's 11-3 win over Sikeston VFW Stadium on Monday, April 1, 2024.

First-year New Madrid County Central High School baseball coach Jordan Kimball knows what he has to do to reverse the decade-plus streak of the Eagles not attaining a winning season.

NAYLOR — The Naylor Eagles defeated the visiting Clearwater Tigers 7-4 on Thursday on the strength of a six-inning, 12-strikeout performance from starting pitcher Chase Dillinger. Dillinger gave up three runs on four hits with only one walk against the dozen strikeouts...

NEW MADRID – The New Madrid County Central High School varsity baseball squad enters its game at Charleston today (4:30 p.m.) in search of its first win of the spring. However, despite the 0-4 Eagle mark, first-year coach Jordan Kimball sees signs that his team is developing.

NEW MADRID – Dexter High School baseball coach Steve Edwards is only in his second season with the Bearcat program, but he has coached at various levels for a long time, and he is knowledgeable enough to know potential on the diamond when he sees it.

NEW MADRID - Dexter got past New Madrid County Central in varsity baseball action on Friday 11-5.

It only took five innings for the Poplar Bluff Mules baseball team to walk away with the victory. The Mules have gotten off to a steady start at home, and they aimed to keep the momentum rolling in another SEMO Conference matchup against the New Madrid County Central Eagles on Thursday at Strenfel Field...

BERNIE – Veteran Bernie High School baseball coach Marcus Massey knew he would be counting heavily upon senior Jayden Robinett this spring. The senior athlete not only is a stellar shortstop for the perennially good Mules, but he is also Massey’s top arm on the mound.

SIKESTON – New Madrid County Central's championship run has earned top recognition from the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association (MBCA). Dontre Jenkins has been named Class 3 Coach of the Year, while phenom Jadis Jones claimed his second consecutive Class 3 Player of the Year Award and all-state honors...

SIKESTON, Mo. — For a long time Kayden Minner fought to picture his graduation with anything but a sense of loss. But even in the cruelty of competition, there’s room for incredible victories. No high school athlete should have a medical chart as thick as their playbook, yet that's the reality he faced with three knee injuries and countless hours of rehab — a career that was a constant battle against injury, his body seemingly conspiring against his dreams...

SIKESTON — AJ Ruff wasn't supposed to steal the spotlight. Known for his slick passing, tenacious defense and steady hand guiding the New Madrid County Central offense, not the one dropping daggers. But, in the most high-stakes moments at the MSHSAA Class 3 State Championship Game, a new Ruff emerged – confident, clutch, and essential to NMCC's victory...

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Through victory and adversity, the seniors of New Madrid County Central faced every battle as a united front. Fighting back-to-back, locked arm-in-arm and constantly pushing each other to be better. It was that unshakeable brotherhood — the foundation of success — that elevated the Eagles (28-3) to a second consecutive MSHSAA Class 3 Show-Me Showdown Title with a resounding 86-65 win over Summit Christian Academy at Mizzou Arena on Saturday, March 9...

Photos from New Madrid County Central's a 86-65 win over Summit Christian Academy in the MSHSAA Class 3 State Championship at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

COLUMBIA, Mo. — From the opening bell, New Madrid County Central didn't just defend the court against Thayer, they owned it. The No. 1 Eagles’ (27-3) were a vise, squeezing the No. 3 Bobcats (22-9) into submission during the 57-44 victory in a semifinal bout Friday night at the 2024 Show-Me Showdown at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri...

PARK HILLS, Mo. – New Madrid County Central’s 70-38 quarterfinal round win over Kingston wasn’t so much a contest as it was a statement to the rest of the Class 3 Field. The final score doesn’t do justice to how thoroughly the No. 1 Eagles (26-3) dominated, exposing the vast gulf between the two teams and their athletic edge against the Cougars (19-10) at Parks Hills Central High School on Saturday, March 2...

Photos from New Madrid County Central's 70-38 win over Kingston in the quarterfinal round of the MSHSAA Class 3 State Tournament at Park Hills Central High School on Saturday, March 2, 2024.

CHARLESTON, Mo. — Emotions boiled over as New Madrid County Central’s fight for back-to-back state titles took a chaotic turn in a heated 74-55 sectional round win at Charleston on Tuesday, Feb. 27. Both teams put in the work, scrapping for every board and loose ball, the intensity reflecting the high stakes of the rivalry matchup. However, it was the Class 3 No. 1 Eagles’ (25-3) championship mettle and veteran poise that ultimately outmatched the Bluejays (14-15) and the charged atmosphere...

Photo gallery from New Madrid County Central's 74-55 win at Charleston i the sectional round of the MSHSAA Class 3 State Tournament on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2024.

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — New Madrid County Central proved once again that its talent is simply on another level with an 86-56 win over Malden in the MSHSAA Class 3, District 1 Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 24. Fueled by the star power of Jadis Jones and BJ Williamson, the top-ranked Eagles (24-3) cruised the victory over the Green Wave (21-6), taking another step on their quest to defend their state title...

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Jadis Jones's 31-point outburst powered New Madrid County Central to an 80-52 victory over Portageville in the MSHSAA Class 3, District 1 semifinal on Thursday, Feb. 22. The fourth-seeded Bulldogs (17-11) challenged the top-seeded Eagles (23-3) throughout the first half, trailing by just 35-33 at the break. However, Jones took over after halftime, scoring 15 points in the third quarter alone to propel the team to a decisive win...

New Madrid County Central boys wrestling took part in the second day of the MSHSAA Class 1 Boys Wrestling State Championships on Thursday, February 22 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo.

New Madrid County Central and Notre Dame boys wrestling took part in the first day of the MSHSAA Class 1 Boys Wrestling State Championships on Wednesday, February 21 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo.

FESTUS, Mo. —New Madrid County Central flexed its muscles at the MSHSAA Class 1, District 1 Tournament, showcasing its depth by sending five wrestlers to the state meet. Caleb Moore (31-2) and Gavin Colbert (17-5) led the charge, each dominating their way to district championships...

Four sites, four district tournaments, and a whole lot of wrestlers literally fighting for their place at state on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 16-17. Here's the lowdown on how all eight area programs fared in their quest to Columbia, Mo. Next year, it will be nine, with the addition of Kelly...

There was a sense of anticipation heading into Thursday’s clash between the Cape Central Tigers and the New Madrid County Central Eagles. Much of that anticipation was extinguished upon the announcement of the Eagles’ starting lineup as it didn’t include Jadis Jones or BJ Williamson...

SIKESTON — Sometimes a game demands a hero, and sometimes it demands two. PJ Farmer, the ultimate X-factor on the court, and Dontrez Williams, a warrior on the boards and a lethal scorer in his own right, became the driving force behind Sikeston’s 90-76 victory over New Madrid County Central at the Field House on Tuesday, Feb. 13...

Photos from Sikeston's 90-76 win over New Madrid County Central at the Field House on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024.

New Madrid County Central senior Jadis Jones recalled the sense of relief he felt when he began his final football season having decided on his college future. He was slated to play football at Coastal Carolina of the Sun Belt Conference, but on Dec. 15, 2023, he announced on Instagram his commitment, the closure of his recruitment for football, and reopening for basketball...

Two teams, both undefeated in the SEMO Conference met with a chance to improve their chance to win the regular-season conference championship. The New Madrid County Central Eagles walked away happy as they defeated the Jackson Indians 64-48 on Friday at Jackson High School. BJ Williamson and Jadis Jones led the Eagles with 22 and 18 points, respectively, while Ra’Mond Brooks added 12. The Indians were led by Kole Deck with 19 and Gavin Holdman with 13...

The New Madrid County Central Eagles walked away happy as they defeated the Jackson Indians 64-48 on Friday at Jackson High School.

NEW MADRID, Mo. — New Madrid County Central continues to solidify its dominance in high school basketball, dismantling Caruthersville 82-43 on Tuesday, Feb. 6. Jadis Jones unleashed another unstoppable performance, leading the Eagles (21-1) to a decisive homecoming victory over the Tigers (11-10) and showcasing why they hold the No. 1 ranking in the Maxpreps Small Town Top 25...

CHARLESTON, Mo. — Star-studded squads clashed as New Madrid County Central defeated St. Mary’s South Side in the Charleston 6th Man Shootout on Saturday, showcasing offensive fireworks and late-game drama. Jadis Jones and BJ Williamson stole the show, leading the Class 3, No. 1 Eagles (20-1), while Zyree Collins, the younger brother of former St. Louis University standout Zuri Collins, kept the Class 5, No. 2 Dragons (22-2) in the fight with his scoring skills...

Photos from New Madrid County Central's 85-80 win over St. Mary's South Side in the Charleston 6th Man Shootout on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024.

The Poplar Bluff High School Mules have played some tough teams recently, and their schedule has only gotten more challenging as they took on the No.1 team in Class 3. The Mules hosted the New Madrid County Central Eagles on Tuesday in an SEMO conference matchup. The Mules hung around for as long as they could, but going up against an offensive powerhouse such as New Madrid County, they would need a near-perfect game...

NIXA, Mo. — New Madrid County Central dethroned defending champion Nixa 72-65 in the championship of the 97th annual Nixa Invitational Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 27. NMCC (17-1), ranked No. 1 and the defending Class 3 state champions, displayed its championship-caliber pedigree against Class 6 Nixa (12-5), sending a clear message that it is not just the Class 3 kings, but statewide giants capable of casting a shadow over anyone, anywhere...

CREVE COEUR, Mo. — New Madrid County Central wrestling won the 14-team Priory Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 27, dominating the competition with a 165-point haul. Standout performances came from Caleb Moore and Jesse Perry, winning individual titles at the 113 and the 132-pound weight classes, respectively...

NIXA, Mo. — New Madrid County Central started about as fast as a dial-up internet connection in the early 2000s against Marquette in the opening round of the Nixa Invitational Tournament, but just like a stubborn modem eventually coughing up a webpage, the Class No. 1 Eagles (14-1) rebooted powered by Jadis Jones' electric play, ultimately prevailing 58-52...

MALDEN – The New Madrid County Central (NMCC) Eagles swooped into Malden Tuesday and left the Green Wave high and dry in a brutal 94-57 blowout. In what some might call "full contact hoops," the game was a rough-and-tumble spectacle played before a packed house whose fans turned out en masse to support the teams...

By the slimmest of margins, Poplar Bluff senior Logan Hite defeated Jackson senior Hayden Wessell by a 3-2 decision to win his third SEMO Conference championship on Saturday, Jan. 20, in Sikeston, Missouri. Hite’s three-peat is the first in school history, which is an amazing feat for a program with such a rich wrestling history...

Local wrestlers compete for medals in the SEMO Conference Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 20, in Sikeston, Missouri.

NEW MADRID, Mo. – New Madrid County Central’s Jadis Jones scored 43 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in a 76-63 win over rival Charleston at home Tuesday night.  The Class 3, No. 1 ranked Eagles (12-1) took advantage of numerous turnovers by the Class 3, No. 8 Blue Jays (8-7) in the first half to build a 36-25 halftime lead, with Jones scoring 18. ...

NMCC uses early momentum to down Notre Dame By Clay Herrell ~ Southeast Missourian It didn’t take long for the New Madrid County Central Eagles to assert their dominance as they downed the Notre Dame Bulldogs 62-45 on Friday. The Eagles opened the contest on an 18-0 run, showcasing their relentless full-court press that forced 11 first-quarter turnovers by the Bulldogs...

Notre Dame will battle New Madrid on Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Notre Dame Regional High School. The Bulldogs are coming off a win over Charleston in the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament third-place game, avenging two prior losses to the Blue Jays this season...

The New Madrid County Central Eagles put on a clinic after halftime of Friday's Poplar Bluff Showdown semifinal contest against Christian Brothers College out of St. Louis. After the two teams played a close first half, NMCC defeated the Cadets after the intermission to win 80-65 and advance to Saturday's championship game at the Showdown...

POPLAR BLUFF — The New Madrid County Central Eagles got a big game from the trio of B.J. Williamson, Jadis Jones and A.J. Ruff — and the Eagles used that to take an 88-65 win over the Germantown (Tennessee) Red Devils Thursday in the opening round of the Poplar Bluff Showdown tournament...

For the first time in 15 years, the New Madrid County Central boys basketball team will spend the week after Christmas playing in Southeast Missouri. The Eagles (6-1) are set to make their first appearance in the annual Poplar Bluff Showdown since the 2008-09 season and hope to continue to rebuild momentum going into the 36th installment of the tournament...

SIKESTON — The Sikeston boys’ wrestling team grappled to a split decision at a triangular meet at the Field House on Tuesday, Dec. 12. Building momentum for the season ahead, the Bulldogs put on a strong performance on Senior Night, defeating North County 44-19 while falling to New Madrid County Central 42-30...

Photos from Sikeston wrestling Senior Night and a triangular meet with NMCC and North County at the Field House on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023.

There aren’t many high school wrestlers in Missouri that sport a tattoo quite like New Madrid County Central senior Gavyn Colbert. Like the hood of a cobra, Colbert’s tattoo of St. Michael covers his entire chest, with angel wings spanning from shoulder to shoulder and the sword of the archangel pointing down the sternum. ...

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SIKESTON — A jam-packed, at capacity Field House pulsed like a subwoofer overloaded, each bass note sending shivers down spines and rattling the rafters as Sikeston won the 2023 SEMO Conference Tournament over New Madrid County Central on Friday, Dec. 8...

Photo gallery from Sikeston's 72-70 win over New Madrid County Central in the championship game of the 2023 SEMO Conference Tournament at the Field House on Friday, Dec. 9.

SIKESTON- An efficient scoring night from Jadis Jones and some timely secondary scoring from BJ Williamson led the New Madrid County Central Eagles to a 64-51 win over the Cape Central Tigers in the semifinals of the SEMO Conference Tournament. Early on it appeared the Tigers were going to seize control of the game as sophomore standout Tyseandre’ Edwards erupted for 10 points to push Cape Central to an 18-12 lead after the first quarter...

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SIKESTON — New Madrid County Central’s star power erupted in the second half, propelling them past Charleston in the opening round of the SEMO Conference Tournament at the Field House on Monday, Dec. 4. The third-seeded Eagles (4-0) soared to a 65-50 victory on the wings of BJ Williamson and Jadis Jones, while the once-confident sixth-seeded Bluejays (3-1) were left grounded...

Dexter, Kennett, and New Madrid County Central competed against each other in a tri-meet on Tuesday, Dec. 5, in New Madrid, Mo. Each team won one meet against each other.

Photos from NMCC 65-50 win over Charleston in the SEMO Conference Tournament on Monday, Dec. 4 at the Sikeston Field House.

POPLAR BLUFF, MO. — Portageville’s Jamarion Smith, a point-producing phenom who outscored half of the SEMO Conference this season, was crowned the 2023 E.E. “Bus” Trophy winner at the 2023 Poplar Bluff Letter Club Gridiron Banquet on Wednesday, Nov. 29...

Imbued with an infectious optimism and a collective commitment to improvement, the New Madrid County Central girls’ basketball team is ready to embark on a new chapter. Despite facing the challenges of a young roster, the Lady Eagles are embracing the opportunity to learn, develop, and cultivate a positive team culture...

With a confidence that only comes from being the best and a swagger befitting a defending champion, the New Madrid County Central boys basketball team is prepared to silence any doubters and maintain its position atop Class 3 basketball. Armed with a wealth of experience and an unshakeable belief in their abilities, the Eagles prepare to embark on a journey to repeat as state champions...

NEW MADRID, Mo. — The Jackson girls’ basketball team overwhelmed Sikeston with superior size, physicality and relentless effort, securing a 71-38 victory in the opening round of the SEMO Conference Tournament at New Madrid County Central High School on Monday, Nov. 27. ...

EW MADRID, Mo. — Employing a stifling man-to-man defense that stifled, the Sikeston girls’ basketball team cruised to a commanding 70-42 victory over New Madrid County Central at the RiverBend Shootout on Saturday, Nov. 25. The Lady Bulldogs (1-3) suffocating defense was the cornerstone of their victory, disrupting the Lady Eagles’ (0-3) offensive rhythm and forcing turnovers that fueled a fast-break offense...

NEW MADRID, Mo. — In a display of both firepower and finesse, New Madrid County Central ignited its season with an emphatic 80-63 victory over West Memphis in the RiverBend Shootout on Friday, Nov. 24. The Eagles (2-0), fueled by a scorching 15-0 run to open the game, established early dominance and never relinquished control with BJ Williamson and Jadis Jones dictating the tempo of the game throughout, leaving the Blue Devils (0-2) scrambling to keep up...

Photos of New Madrid County Central, Charleston and Portageville at the 2023 RiverBend Shootout at NMCC High School on Friday, Nov. 24 and Saturday, Nov. 2, 2023.

The season is finally over for the Semoball area. After 14 weeks of games, Cape Central and St. Vincent went on the road and lost as the final two remaining teams in the area. With our final edition of the rankings for 2023, we’re going to run back through each team’s season and grade how they performed with the talent that they brought into the season...

For those prep basketball followers throughout Missouri, who were curious if the New Madrid County Central boy’s squad would have any malaise hanging over it after winning the MSHSAA Class 3 state championship last spring, the Eagles have answered that question with an emphatic “No” just two games into this season. New Madrid County Central dominated its own Riverbend Shootout event over the weekend with an 80-63 win over West Memphis (Ark.) on Friday and a 74-44 victory against Horn Lake (Miss.) on Saturday.

New Madrid County Central boy's basketball topped Horn Lake (Miss.) 74-44 on Saturday in the final game of the 28th Annual Riverbend Classic at New Madrid County Central High School.

The number of teams remaining in the area has been chopped in half over the past week. Last week’s top two teams – Jackson and Portageville – both went down in heartbreaking defeats to some of the classes’ top dogs while Cape Central and St. Vincent marched on to the semifinals...

SIKESTON — Jamborees are an essential part of the preseason, providing teams with an opportunity to fine-tune their skills and make final adjustments. The Sikeston, Scott County Central, New Madrid County Central and Delta girls’ basketball teams gathered at the Field House on Wednesday, November 15 and offered a glimpse into the talent and potential of these young athletes, preparing them for the upcoming season...

Sikeston, Scott County Central, New Madrid County Central and Delta compete at the Sikeston Jamboree at the Field House on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.

As the teams continue to get whittled down, more of them emerge as the year’s most successful teams. Some of these teams are still dominating the competition, while others are starting to face their toughest competitors of the season. Jackson, Portageville and St. Vincent all won big this past week. Cape Central maintained the game against Farmington and came away with a district title, but Scott City fell to Valle Catholic on the road...

The finalists for the Carr Trophy and the Derland Moore Award were released on Friday, November 10. The winners of the awards will be announced at the 78th Poplar Bluff Letter Club Gridiron Banquet on Wednesday, November 29 at Black River Coliseum in Poplar Bluff...

Everyone was active for a Week 11 playoff slate that saw a number of important verdicts in southeast Missouri. Some teams got big wins, while others saw their seasons come to an abrupt end. Cape Central’s win against St. Mary’s South Side emerged as the biggest win of the week for our top 10 teams, while Scott City went into hostile territory and knocked off the highly-ranked New Madrid County Central Eagles...

An overwhelming matchup was correctly predicted but in the opposite direction. The Scott City Rams came to New Madrid County Central and grounded the Eagles 70-28 in the Class 2 District 1 semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 3, in New Madrid, Missouri. It is the first time all season that the Rams have scored 70 points...

The Scott City Rams came to New Madrid County Central and grounded the Eagles 70-28 in the Class 2 District 1 semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 3, in New Madrid, Missouri. It is the first time all season that the Rams have scored 70 points.

The bye week is over, and the true heat of the playoffs has begun. We saw some interesting results throughout the first week of action, including a big upset in Class 4. While many teams got time to rest, we got to see the first postseason action for a handful of teams. Some big wins, some tough losses but as we enter Week 11, there’s plenty left to play for...

As we enter a bye week for many of our local teams, there’s plenty of regular-season drama to reflect on. There are some important scorelines to go over from Week 9, the most important of which comes from the big battle between the SEMO Central and SEMO South champions...

NEW MADRID, Mo. — It was billed as the clash of the year in southeast Missouri and a battle between conference champions, but Portageville delivered a knockout blow to New Madrid County Central with an emphatic 43-0 shutout. Jamarion Smith cemented his status as the frontrunner for all of the top postseason awards by rushing for 432 yards and six touchdowns and the Bulldogs (8-1) shattered expectations and the Eagles’ (8-1) perfect record on Thursday, October 19...

Photos from Portageville 43-0 win at New Madrid County Central on Thursday, October 19, 2023.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — When life dealt her a crippling blow, Delaney Cooksey refused to let adversity steal her spirit. Now, as a sophomore cheerleader at Southeast Missouri State University, she defies gravity with each soaring leap, turning setbacks into comebacks and proving that resilience is the ultimate game-changer...

Portageville officially cemented its place as the SEMO South champion in Week 8, defeating Kelly handily and rounding out the three SEMO Conference champions before the slate of regular-season finales begins. With the biggest area game of the year on the horizon, with two conference champions doing battle in New Madrid, there are some big games on the schedule for Week 9...

NEW MADRID, Mo. — With bad blood brewing between the two rivals, it was no surprise the matchup between New Madrid County Central and Sikeston turned into a physical and emotional affair, with the Eagles (8-0) emerging victorious 53-29 over the Bulldogs (0-8) at Eagles Stadium on Friday, October 13...

Photo gallery from NMCC's 53-29 win over Sikeston on Friday, October 13, 2023.

SIKESTON — The Sikeston volleyball team made a statement, both on the court and in the community at the Fieldhouse on Thursday, October 12. The Lady Bulldogs (8-16-2) won 3-1 over the New Madrid County Central Lady Eagles (11-15-0) in the annual Pink Out Game, raising money and awareness for breast cancer...

Every single team in the Semoball Area Football Top 10 Rankings won last week. That’s the first time that’s ever happened. Some big wins, some little wins and some medium-sized wins happened in Week 7. St. Vincent may have taken the biggest win last week, while Poplar Bluff managed to slide by Farmington in a SEMO North Conference battle...