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Lady Tigers Capture Novinger Tourney Title By David Sharp    Brashear was able to limit Tri-County Conference rival LaPlata on offense and sink fourth quarter free throws in the weather delayed girls’ championship of the 2007 Novinger Tournament. Hailee Kelsey tossed in a game high 13 points along with a ten rebound performance in a…

Clark County (3-4, 1-0) limited Knox County to only seven points during a 50-7 Tri-Rivers Conference girls’ win at Knox County. The December 20, 2007 contest saw the Lady Indians execute more quickly and better overall on both ends of the court. Clark County did not allow more than two points defensively in any quarter.

Clark County outscored the Eagles 35-20 during the second half of a key December 20, 2007 Tri-Rivers Conference boys’ game at Knox County and earned a 54-43 victory. The Indians (4-3, 1-0) capitalized on their second half scoring chances. Knox County led 19-9 at one point in the second quarter.

The 12-11  VG/VB ame with Monroe City has been postponed. The 12-15 JVB/VB against Palmyra has been rescheduled for 1-8-08 at 6pm The 12-6 JVG/JVB game against Schuyler Co will be 1-24-08 at 6pm The 12-10 &B, 8G, and 8B games at Canton will be 12-20 at 5pm  

By David Sharp Linn County (3-0) used their quickness and overall team speed to take a Tri-County Conference girls’ game from Brashear (3-1, 0-1) by a 54-43 final score. The Lady Mustangs converted steals and turnovers, scoring numerous points on back door cuts and resulting lay-ups. Brashear started well and led 10-5 at one time…

By David Sharp Trae Treasure scored a game high 19 points, leading Brashear (4-0, 1-0) to a 72-48 Tri-County Conference boys’ basketball win at Linn County. The December 4 contest saw the Tigers spring on a 15-6 second quarter run, changing a two point first period edge to a 24-13 halftime lead.Brashear matched the home…