Sports
March 11, 2025
Hanson Hoopers Compete in Missouri State Championship
The Hanson Hoopers, a girls junior high travelling basketball team, qualified for the top division of last weekend’s Missouri State Championship Tournament, which took place in Columbia, Mo., and faced some of the toughest teams in the “Tri-State Area.” The players are comprised of individuals from Central Middle School, Porum Middle School and Fort Smith (Ark.) Darby Middle School. From left — Asher Bush (Porum), Raylee Tillery (Porum), Lilly Dority (Darby), London Prater (Central), Sadie Huff (Central), Gabby Randolph (Central), Sarah Williams (Central) and Emma Baggs (Central).