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May drawn to Sikeston by the challenge, community, and past (7/26/24)SIKESTON — At one time, Sikeston was a dynasty, rattling off 51 straight victories and boasting five undefeated seasons. But the Bulldogs of today are a far cry from those legendary teams. Now, a new dawn breaks, as Jim May, a coach with a proven track record who has seen the highs and lows of high school football, answers the call to reestablish the once-proud program. ...
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Catfish are rolling of late following inconsistent summer (7/25/24)This summer has been a rollercoaster for the Cape Catfish, which is a tad unusual for its fan base to follow after watching the franchise methodically achieve success year after year after year since its inception.
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Williams has been a "hit" with the Catfish this summer (7/25/24)As the Cape Catfish summer has turned decidedly in the right direction over the past few weeks, there have been several factors that the Catfish coaching staff can point to as to why that has occurred.
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Dynamic Puxico backcourt continuing its development this summer (7/25/24)DELTA – Often is the case in the off-season that fans can’t get a grasp on how good a team will be during scrimmages or open gyms. That doesn’t apply to the Puxico High School boy’s basketball squad.
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Bearcat tennis prepping for upcoming (real) season (7/25/24)DEXTER – There are several goals to strive to attain in the off-season for high school athletes, but for seventh-year Dexter High School girl’s tennis coach Kristi Boles, this summer has been about discovery.
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Bell City hoops seeking to pick up the pace offensively in 2024-25 (7/24/24)DELTA – The Bell City High School varsity boy’s basketball squad was much improved last winter for several reasons, including a much-improved offense. The Cubs averaged over 52 points per game, which was the most productive that the program had been since 2017.
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Dexter Football wrapping up diligent off-season (7/24/24)DEXTER – It may be difficult to believe, but the off-season for high school athletes throughout Missouri is drawing to a close.
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MSHSAA shakes up state baseball playoffs: Series play coming to Class 5 and 6 (7/23/24)The Missouri high school baseball landscape is set for a significant shake-up in 2025, as the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) has announced a major format change for its Class 5 and 6 state playoffs. Beginning next season, the quarterfinal round will transition from a single-elimination game to a best-of-three series...
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Risco senior putting in the time to elevate already (very) strong game (7/22/24)DELTA – Being physically active might be a problem in the world of some teenagers throughout America, but that doesn’t include Risco High School senior athlete Sammy Smith.
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Former Jackson athlete finds his groove at the plate (eventually) for Tropics (7/22/24)The summer baseball season reached a frustrating point for the Southeast Tropics recently when they dropped a pair of games (3-2 and 7-4) to their rivals, the Aycorp Media Charleston Fighting Squirrels, in the Senior Babe Ruth Baseball State Tournament.
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Don't look now, the Catfish are in hot pursuit of a playoff berth (7/22/24)At the beginning of this month, the Cape Catfish signed several new players and gave a couple of existing regulars a few days off during the July 4th holiday. First-year manager Phil Butler felt when he had his full complement of players returning, his squad had a chance to compete among the best teams in the Prospect League.
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Oran's Rylan Mills commits to SEMO after stellar championship season (7/19/24)SIKESTON — Fresh off leading Oran to a state championship and earning MBCA Class 1 Player of the Year honors, Rylan Mills, a standout rising senior, has committed to continuing his academic and baseball career at Southeast Missouri State University...
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Semoball Scholar-Athlete Asher Britt takes talents to Quincy (7/19/24)SIKESTON, Mo. – The path to college basketball is rarely a straight line, but for Asher Britt, every challenge has been met with the same quiet intensity: a refusal to fail. From a season-ending injury to balancing a demanding academic workload, the newly minted Semoball Scholar-Athlete has consistently found ways to overcome obstacles and excel both on and off the court. ...
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Henne, Rosario continue strong summer in leading 'Fish to DH split (7/19/24)The up-and-down Cape Catfish season was epitomized on Thursday in a doubleheader with its rival Thrillville at Capaha Field. The series has been dubbed the “Battle for the Border,” with the Catfish holding the trophy from last summer.
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Squirrels store another trophy, beat Tropics for second straight state title (7/18/24)CHARLESTON, Mo. – The Charleston Fighting Squirrels are back on top in the Show-Me State, claiming their second straight Babe Ruth State Championship with a 7-4 victory over the reigning World Series Champions, the Southeast Tropics. The Squirrels’ win at Hillhouse Park on Tuesday sets the stage for a potential rematch with the Tropics at the 2024 World Series in Cape Girardeau, where Charleston hopes to avenge last year’s underwhelming performance...
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Southard, West depart Notre Dame tennis as Semoball Awards co-winners (7/18/24)For Charlie West, it’s a three-peat. For Thomas Southard, it’s the perfect way to end a long, productive career at Notre Dame Regional High School. The top doubles pairing in Southeast Missouri got their seasons put out for all to see on July 12 as the pairing of Southard-West was tabbed as the top boys tennis performance at the 2024 Semoball Awards...
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Hoffman takes second Volleyball award at Semoball Awards (7/18/24)Saying recent Advance High School graduate Lexi Hoffman had a memorable career on the volleyball court might be just a bit of an understatement. “I really didn't expect to get it two years in a row,” Hoffman said after winning the award. “It's crazy. There was a lot of good competition this year.”...
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Notre Dame’s Sides grabs Boys Soccer Award at 2024 Semoball Awards (7/17/24)One of the greatest goal-scoring talents in Southeast Missouri, the spectacular Bryce Sides capped off his prep career in style with a Boys Soccer Player of the Year win in last week’s 2024 Semoball Awards. Part of a Notre Dame squad that has far and wide established a reputation of being one of the top teams in Southeast Missouri, Sides became the de facto leader in goals for a tough Bulldog squad...
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Bloomfield hoops working toward next step under Sindle (7/16/24)PUXICO – Ben Sindle has been guiding the Bloomfield High School varsity boys basketball program for 12 months, but the roller-coaster ride that he and his Wildcat athletes have endured may make it seem longer.
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Lauren Eftink goes out with a bang with Semoball Award (7/16/24)For the second year in a row, Notre Dame cross-country and track and field athlete Lauren Eftink took home the Semoball Girls Cross Country Athlete of the Year award, adding to three total including her Semoball Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year award in 2023...
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Father-son Layton duo headline Woodland’s splashing Semoball Awards performance (7/16/24)Part of the Woodland Cardinals’ efforts to claim the Semoball Cup this year, the Marble Hill program made a big statement in this year’s Semoball Awards. This push came largely behind the efforts of Reed Layton, who took home the crown as the Boys Cross Country Athlete of the Year for his pair of state titles this fall...
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Puxico hoops getting defensive through summer tests (7/16/24)PUXICO – There wasn’t a lot NOT to like about how the Puxico High School varsity boy’s basketball team played last winter, particularly at the defensive end of the court.
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'Old Squirrel magic' has returned heading back into State title game (7/16/24)CHARLESTON – It’s been a laborious summer for veteran Aycorp Media Charleston Fighting Squirrels manager Michael Minner.
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Tropics' Payne is perfect in W to set up title tilt with rival Squirrels (7/16/24)CHARLESTON – With an opportunity to defend his team’s 2023 Senior Babe Ruth World Series championship next month hanging in the balance, veteran Southeast Tropics manager Dustin Schwartz left nothing to chance on Monday.
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Kennett and Holcomb athletes represent bootheel at Semoball awards (7/16/24)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. - The Semoball Awards were presented with glamor, nerves and excitement. The best student athletes in all of Southeast Missouri showed up hoping to do what they do best, win. Three student athletes from Kennett and Holcomb athletes were honored and recognized as the best players in their sport and the best athletes in the SEMO region for 2024...
Sports
- First practice of SEMO training camp (7/25/24)
- Dexter Tennis practice (7/24/24)DEXTER - The Dexter High School girl's tennis program held an open-court training session on Tuesday at the school.
- Dexter Football practice (7/23/24)DEXTER - The Dexter High School football program is conducting its summer camp this week at Charles Bland Stadium.
- Summer Hoops at Delta HS (7/21/24)DELTA - Several high school varsity boy's basketball teams gathered recently for a scrimmage tournament at Delta High School.
- Senior State Babe Ruth Tournament (7/21/24)CHARLESTON - The Aycorp Media Charleston Fighting Squirrels got past the Southeast Tropics 7-4 in the recent championship game of the Senior Babe Ruth Baseball State Tournament at Hillhouse Park in Charleston.