South Iron State Semifinals Preview

(Springfield) Back-to-back state champions South Iron are looking to make history this weekend. In the 96 years of the boys Show-Me Showdown, only 27 basketball programs have won back-to-back state titles and only four have won three championships in a row. One of those four programs will be looking to end South Iron’s reign of dominance Thursday afternoon.

The #2 South Iron Panthers are playing #1 Platte Valley in the Class 1 State Semifinals at Missouri State University on Thursday. We’ll have the call on J98 The Boot.

South Iron (26-4) prevailed in the quarterfinals, winning 77-63 over Clarkton last Friday, but coach Dusty Dinkins says his team is capable of playing much better…

The Panthers have had plenty of time to prepare for their biggest test this season, and Dusty’s message to his team was clear…

Their opponent, Platte Valley (28-2), also known as Jefferson (Concepcion) paired with South Nodaway, have won four state championships under current head coach Tim Jermain. Three of them from 2006-2008 and most recently in 2019. Dinkins understands the challenge ahead…

Our broadcast begins at 11:45 Thursday morning on J98 and MyMoInfo.com.

If South Iron wins, the state championship will be Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock. If the Panthers lose, they’ll play for 3rd place Friday morning at 10 o’clock. J98 will provide coverage of Friday’s matchup.