Oran defense handles EP, leads the way to 63-18 win

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. -- The Oran girls basketball team held East Prairie to single digits in every quarter Thursday on its way to a 63-18 win.

Teresa Hodges and Courtney Fowler each had 10 points. Ashley Dirnberger and Tori St. Cin had 11. Jami Pobst played well also, leading the team with 15.

Kelly 55, NMCC 32

NEW MADRID, Mo. -- Kelly (18-3) broke open a close game in the second half against New Madrid County Central. Dana Essner scored 20 points to lead Kelly.

Delta 73, Woodland 26

DELTA, Mo. -- Rebecca Below scored 33 points and grabbed 16 rebounds to pace Delta (15-5).

Sisters Sarah and Rebecca Cook scored 18 and 16 points. Amanda Abner scored nine for Woodland (4-15).

Perryville 50, Windsor 41

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Behind a 23-point performance from April Lorenz, the Lady Pirates improved to 14-9.

Perryville sits in a three-way tie for second place at 7-2 in the Jefferson County Conference.

Boys' basketball

Oran 74, Richland 67

ESSEX, Mo. -- Oran got back on track after a loss Tuesday to Sikeston, improving to 15-6. The Eagles survived a late charge by Richland that made it a 3-point game in the final minutes.

Patrick Friga led Oran with 19 points. Ryne Wood had 14, Nathan Seyer 12, Matt Seyer 11 and Tyler Cookson 10. -- From staff reports