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  • High School Basketball 11-25-25
  • EHS, Newton Win Opening Games at Bob Kerans Girls Tourney, T-town Beats Mt. Carmel, Neoga Falls
  • Junior High Boys Basketball — November 24 Scores
  • N. Clay, Dieterich Win Openers At Cumberland, SEB Coach Feezel Earns 300th Career Win At M. Grove, WSS, CHBC Play At Cerro Gordo
  • Girls Junior High Regionals — Nov. 24 Results
  • St. Anthony Boys Basketball Turkey Tournament Opens Play

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