Izard County boys advance at NEA, MS girls upset

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The Izard County High School boy’s basketball team opened play in the NEA Tournament at Jonesboro with a 68-43 win over Ridgefield Christian.

Justus Cooper paced the Cougars with 30 points and 12 rebounds. Mike Uecker added 15 points and Caleb Faulkner had 13.

Izard County improves to 18-1 on the season and will face East Poinsett County in the semifinals Tuesday.

The Mammoth Spring girls were upset in the quarterfinals Wednesday as they fell to Tuckerman 69-67 in overtime.

Lauren Mitchell and Brianna Hocum each scored 22 for the Lady Bears who fall to 17-5 on the season.

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