New Madrid County Central send off ceremony for 2022 Show-Me Showdown

The New Madrid County Central basketball team and cheerleaders stand for photo following a ceremony on Thursday, March 17, at NMCC High School. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)

Izzy Rost, Clair Riley, Maggie Rost, Audrey McClarty and Alice Harris wave goodbye to the New Madrid County Central basketball team following a send off ceremony on Thursday, March 17, at NMCC High School. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)

New Madrid County Central players listen to guest speakers during a ceremony on Thursday, March 17, at NMCC High School. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)

New Madrid County Central head coach Lennies McFerren greets his players during a ceremony on Thursday, March 17, at NMCC High School. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)

New Madrid County Central assistant coach Dontre Jenkins speaks to the crowd during a ceremony on Thursday, March 17, at NMCC High School. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)