Caruthersville

PORTAGEVILLE – The hope was nearly palpable floating through the boisterous crowd on Tuesday within the Portageville High School gymnasium.

Catch up on the 2025 Bootheel Conference Tournament highlights as Portageville and Malden girls, along with Campbell and Caruthersville boys, advance to the finals.

It’s been a while since the Hayti High School varsity boy’s basketball squad has garnered a victory over its counterpart from rival Caruthersville in the “Battle of the Bootheel.”