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SEMO lands productive transfers to bolster thin WR group (3/19/24)The biggest positive for the Southeast Missouri State football program as it begins spring drills on Tuesday will be the fact that senior quarterback Paxton DeLaurent doesn’t have his arm in a sling any longer.
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COLUMN: Hope springs eternal for SEMO when OVC slate arrives (3/18/24)At SEMO athletics, it seems like a tradition to struggle against non-conference opponents and enter the Ohio Valley Conference slate feeling confident in the team's chances of turning the season around and making a run towards the championship. The softball team went 9-12 against non-conference opponents before dominating the OVC on their way to the regular season title. ...
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Mules open BB season with thriller over New Madrid (3/17/24)BERNIE – Veteran Bernie High School baseball coach Marcus Massey knew he would be counting heavily upon senior Jayden Robinett this spring. The senior athlete not only is a stellar shortstop for the perennially good Mules, but he is also Massey’s top arm on the mound.
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Road back to the top for SEMO FB continues on Tuesday (3/17/24)The fact remains that in three of the past six football seasons, Southeast Missouri State has won nine games in three of those seasons (2018, 2019, 2022), won the Ohio Valley Conference championship twice (2019, 2022), and advanced to the FCS Playoffs in each of those nine-win campaigns...
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Track & Field season kicks off at the Notre Dame Frozen Invite (3/17/24)Local athletes from all over Southeast Missouri and beyond kicked off the 2024 track and field season at the Notre Dame Frozen Invitational on Saturday, March 16, in Cape Girardeau. Five performances met the MileSplit US Second Team standard, three of which came from local athletes...
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Jenkins, Jones lead NMCC's MBCA Award sweep (3/14/24)SIKESTON – New Madrid County Central's championship run has earned top recognition from the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association (MBCA). Dontre Jenkins has been named Class 3 Coach of the Year, while phenom Jadis Jones claimed his second consecutive Class 3 Player of the Year Award and all-state honors...
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Irby named Bootheel Player of the Year, Fowler earns Coach of the Year (3/14/24)SIKESTON – After a stellar season that included a deep playoff run, Portageville's girls' basketball program dominated the Bootheel Conference Awards. Kellye Fowler was named Coach of the Year, leading a talented squad that saw sophomore Taryn Irby earn Player of the Year honors...
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Gorman finds perfect fit with Central Methodist (3/14/24)SIKESTON — They say the best cornerbacks are rarely noticed – dictating the game in the shadows. Sikeston’s Trey Gorman took that principle to heart. Opponents actively avoided throwing his way – his 19 pass breakups and single interception spoke volumes, even within limited opportunities. His lockdown reputation, forged in the face of those challenges, ultimately earned him a spot on the Central Methodist University roster...
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COLUMN: Blues still surviving in playoff push (3/14/24)After defeating the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 at home on Wednesday, March 13, the St. Louis Blues now sit six points behind the defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights for the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference. Six points may seem like a lot, but it’s the equivalent of the St. Louis Cardinals being three games back in the wild-card hunt...
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Advance VB star to venture far from home for next challenge (3/14/24)Following the final volleyball match of her incredibly storied career, Advance High School senior Lexi Hoffman spoke of the influence that her mother, Hornet coach Erin Hoffman, had on her throughout her athletic career and life. “It’s probably the best thing that I have experienced,” Lexi said of playing for her mother.
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Catfish coach to bring World Series experience to Capaha (3/14/24)The Cape Catfish often speak of possessing a “championship culture” in every aspect of the organization, and so bringing in a player who has first-hand experience of winning the ultimate baseball championship, a World Series, only makes too much sense.
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One Dream, One Team, One Shot: Kayden Minner's unforgettable state championship moment (3/12/24)SIKESTON, Mo. — For a long time Kayden Minner fought to picture his graduation with anything but a sense of loss. But even in the cruelty of competition, there’s room for incredible victories. No high school athlete should have a medical chart as thick as their playbook, yet that's the reality he faced with three knee injuries and countless hours of rehab — a career that was a constant battle against injury, his body seemingly conspiring against his dreams...
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Ruff saves best for last (3/12/24)SIKESTON — AJ Ruff wasn't supposed to steal the spotlight. Known for his slick passing, tenacious defense and steady hand guiding the New Madrid County Central offense, not the one dropping daggers. But, in the most high-stakes moments at the MSHSAA Class 3 State Championship Game, a new Ruff emerged – confident, clutch, and essential to NMCC's victory...
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Otto Porter Jr., NBA Champion, announces retirement (3/12/24)SIKESTON — Otto Porter Jr., the former Scott County Central standout who became an NBA champion, announced his retirement. “For the past 11 years, I had the chance to live my lifelong dream of playing in the NBA. That dream was capped by winning an NBA Championship! Unfortunately, my body is not allowing me to play at the level that I expect of myself, and I have therefore decided to retire," stated Porter...
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Title Defense Complete, Legacy Secured: Brotherhood breeds back-to-back state titles for NMCC (3/11/24)COLUMBIA, Mo. — Through victory and adversity, the seniors of New Madrid County Central faced every battle as a united front. Fighting back-to-back, locked arm-in-arm and constantly pushing each other to be better. It was that unshakeable brotherhood — the foundation of success — that elevated the Eagles (28-3) to a second consecutive MSHSAA Class 3 Show-Me Showdown Title with a resounding 86-65 win over Summit Christian Academy at Mizzou Arena on Saturday, March 9...
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Dexter seniors learned the value of perseverance (3/11/24)The Dexter High School varsity boys basketball squad labored through a 9-18 season this winter, which didn’t include as much success as some would have hoped, but for the two Bearcat senior players, Nathan Harris and Ethan Zebelin, it was invaluable in terms of preparing them for life. “I told our seniors how proud I was of them for sticking with it throughout all of these years,” Dexter coach Chad Allen said following the two player’s final game.
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St. Louis City draws at Austin 2-2 (3/10/24)AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Célio Pompeu scored in the third minute of second-half stoppage time and St. Louis City rallied for a 2-2 draw with Austin FC on Sunday night. Pompeu, who had one goal in 26 appearances last season, has scored twice in three matches for St. Louis City (1-0-2) this season. Tomas Totland had an assist on the equalizer...
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Sikeston falls in quarterfinals to Vianney (3/9/24)KIRKWOOD, Mo. – The Sikeston Bulldogs knew what they had to do to defeat Vianney in the Class 5 quarterfinals. Executing that game-plan, however, was problematic. The Golden Griffins seemed to have answers for everything the Bulldogs threw at them as they defeated Sikeston 71-54 on Saturday afternoon at St. John Vianney Catholic High School...
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NMCC wears down Thayer, advances to Class 3 title game (3/9/24)COLUMBIA, Mo. — From the opening bell, New Madrid County Central didn't just defend the court against Thayer, they owned it. The No. 1 Eagles’ (27-3) were a vise, squeezing the No. 3 Bobcats (22-9) into submission during the 57-44 victory in a semifinal bout Friday night at the 2024 Show-Me Showdown at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri...
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COLUMN: SEMO’s Hess looks to be among the best (3/9/24)With the career Southeast Missouri State running back Geno Hess has had over his six seasons, one would think he would be a locked-in pick for the NFL Draft. Had he worn a more prolific uniform. Hess finished his Redhawk career with 5,111 rushing yards and 63 touchdowns. In 2022, he rushed for 1,691 yards and 21 scores to be voted 2023 OVC Male Athlete of the Year...
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Quincy lands Sikeston powerhouse Keodrick Sherrod (3/8/24)SIKESTON — Game film doesn't lie. Watch Keodrick Sherrod run, and a few things become clear: this kid hits the hole with force, runs with a low center of gravity, and sheds tacklers. His hard-charging style makes defenders flinch and linebackers brace for impact...
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Strikeouts and Second Chances: Mallory Lemonds signs with Mineral Area College (3/8/24)BENTON, Mo. — A back brace was a stark reminder of what Mallory Lemonds had lost. Months earlier, she dominated on the mound. Then, a devastating injury threatened to derail her dreams. But beneath that physical constraint, beneath the months of rehab and uncertainty, her determination only hardened. That resolve was rewarded as the Kelly High School senior inked her future with Mineral Area College, securing her place back on the diamond...
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Charleston native James Naile prepares for Korean Baseball debut with KIA Tigers (3/8/24)Fresh off a lucrative offseason deal, former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher James Naile is in the final stages of preparation for his highly anticipated debut with the KIA Tigers of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO). Joining one of the league's most decorated franchises, Naile is focused on securing a starting rotation spot and contributing to the Tigers' championship legacy...
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Redhawks bring the boomsticks to Marshall (3/8/24)West Virginia, mountain momma. Take SEMO home, country road. The Southeast Missouri State baseball team travels to Marshall for a weekend series at 5 p.m., Friday, 2 p.m., Saturday, and noon Sunday, March 8-10. It will be the first-ever matchup between the Redhawks (6-8) and Thundering Herd (4-8), a member of the Sun Belt Conference. The Redhawks will have the honor of being the third visiting team to play on the newly built Jack Cook Field in Huntington, West Virginia...
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Sharp's 35 points lift Austin Peay to 101-98 OT win over North Florida in ASUN Tournament (3/6/24)Demarcus Sharp, the Charleston phenom with a knack for the clutch, continues his rise on the national scene. Last night, he proved why, scoring 35 points to propel Austin Peay (19-14) to a thrilling overtime victory over North Florida (16-17) in the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament. ...
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Notre Dame Frozen Invitational (3/16/24)Local athletes kick off the track & field season at Notre Dame High School on March 16.
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SEMO Baseball vs. Western Kentucky (3/16/24)Southeast Missouri State defeated Western Kentucky 8-7 on Saturday, Marck 16 at Capaha Field.
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Bernie BB/SB practice (3/14/24)BERNIE - The Bernie High School baseball and softball squads practiced recently at the school.
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Otto Porter (3/12/24)Otto Porter Gallery.
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NMCC at 2024 Class 3 Show-Me Showdown (3/11/24)Photos from New Madrid County Central's a 86-65 win over Summit Christian Academy in the MSHSAA Class 3 State Championship at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri on Saturday, March 9, 2024.