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State-Bound Blue Jay: Logan’s effort rewarded (11/6/24)IRONTON, Mo. — Charleston’s Brown Logan has punched his ticket to the MSHSAA Class 2 State Meet, set to take place at Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia, Missouri on Saturday, Nov. 9. “It was a surreal feeling,” Logan said. “It took a second to set in that all the hard work over the last four years had finally paid off, but once it did I felt ecstatic.”...
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Golden Girls: East Prairie claims second straight state championship (11/6/24)COLUMBIA, Mo. — East Prairie once again etched its name into Missouri cheerleading history, capturing the Class 2A Large Division State Championship title for the second consecutive year. The victory, celebrated on November 2 at the University of Missouri’s Hearnes Center in Columbia, marks a significant achievement for the team and solidified its position as a powerhouse in the state...
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Sikeston eyes redemption against Farmington after opening district tournament with gritty win over Cape Central (11/5/24)FARMINGTON, Mo. — Sikeston kicked off its playoff campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Cape Central in the opening round of the MSHSAA Class 4, District 1 Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 2. The Bulldogs (14-6-1), led by multiple standout performances, capitalized on key moments to secure the victory over the Tigers (10-9-0)...
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Dexter FB has thrived with 'one of the best' coaching staffs (11/5/24)Third-year Dexter High School football coach Chad Jamerson has received a lot of kudos for guiding his team to only the fourth undefeated season in program history this fall, as he should. However, he will be the first to say that it takes a village to raise a football program to this level.
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Dexter XC peaking just when it wants to (11/5/24)The goal of every athletic team is to perform at its best when the stakes are the highest, and the Dexter High School boy’s cross country squad is not immune to that expectation.
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Sikeston’s season end, but groundwork laid for future growth (11/4/24)HILLSBORO, Mo. — Sikeston’s season ended on a tough note, falling 55-22 at Hillsboro in the opening round of the MSHSAA Class 4, District 1 Tournament on Friday, Nov. 1. Though the season ended sooner than hoped, the Bulldogs (3-7, 0-4 SEMO North) flashed potential under head coach Jim May’s guidance, battling through adversity and building a strong foundation for the years to come...
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Kelly exact revenge on NMCC in district tournament (11/4/24)NEW MADRID, Mo. — A month ago, Kelly was humbled by New Madrid County Central, but this past Friday, the Hawks (5-5, 1-3 SEMO Central) exacted revenge, delivering a knockout blow to the Eagles (4-6, 2-2 SEMO Central) with a 36-12 victory. “We faced some adversity, and we played through that and didn’t lose focus,” said Kelly coach Lance Powers. ...
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East Prairie runs wild, dominates district opener against Scott City (11/4/24)EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — East Prairie turned the tables on Scott City, avenging an earlier season shutout with a decisive 49-29 victory in the opening round of the MSHSAA Class 2, District 1 Tournament on Friday, Nov. 1. Under the tutelage of first-year head coach Ian Penrod, the Eagles (8-2, 3-1 SEMO Central) have instilled a winning culture, and their physical and aggressive style of play was on full display as they outplayed the Rams (5-4, 2-3 SEMO South) in all phases of the game...
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WEEK 11 TOP 10: Poplar Bluff keeps winning; Caruthersville, East Prairie to mark major clash (11/4/24)Poplar Bluff surges with a key win, setting the stage for a major clash between Caruthersville and East Prairie in the postseason. Discover who's climbing the Semoball Area Football Power Rankings.
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Hornets fight off Bernie, headed back to final four (11/4/24)ADVANCE — The Advance Hornets volleyball team is headed back to its home away from home. At least that's what Cape Girardeau's Show-Me Center has got to feel like to the Hornets after six trips to the final four in the last seven seasons. The Hornets punched their tickets back to Cape Girardeau on Saturday afternoon with a hard-fought 28-26, 25-5, 24-26, 25-20 over the Bernie Mules in an all-Stoddard County Class 1 quarterfinal at Advance High School...
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Turlington wins Bootheel Bassbusters' sixth tournament at Lake Wappapello (11/4/24)WAPPAPELLO, Mo. — Under the crisp autumn skies of Lake Wappapello, Todd Turlington reeled in a decisive victory, capturing the top spot with a five-bass haul that tipped the scales at 9 pounds, 5 ounces. His impressive haul not only secured him the top spot but also earned him the Big Bass honors with a standout catch weighing 2 pounds, 9 ounces...
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Bernie runners fare well at C1D1 Meet, continue on to State (11/3/24)Following a one-year hiatus, the Bernie High School boy’s cross country squad is returning to the MSHSAA Class 1 Cross Country State Finals on Friday. The Mules advanced with a third-place finish in Saturday’s MSHSAA Class 1 District 1 Meet at the Arcadia Valley Sports Complex.
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Bernie VB on history-defying postseason tear (11/2/24)There is little doubt that the athletes on the Bernie High School volleyball squad are true “student-athletes.” However, it appears that the current group cares little about studying history if you assess the Mules’ recent postseason play.
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St. Vincent’s boo-tiful performance leads to sectional win over Portageville (11/1/24)PERRYVILLE, Mo. — St. Vincent conjured a spooky victory on Halloween night, casting a spell over Portageville with a 3-0 sweep in the sectional round of the MSHSAA Class 2 Tournament. The Lady Indians’ (21-8-5) supernatural skills transformed the court into a haunted house for the Lady Bulldogs (30-6-2), who were lost in a labyrinth of horror...
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Hornets getting defensive as they chase another VB title (11/1/24)The Advance High School volleyball squad still has three more steps to take successfully before it defends its 2023 MSHSAA Class 1 Volleyball state championship. However, the Hornets (21-11-2) are already defending – literally – at a very high level this postseason.
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Dexter runners in pursuit of more success in a familiar place at C3D1 Meet (11/1/24)A few years ago, just advancing out of the MSHSAA Class 3 District 1 Cross Country Meet was an achievement for the boy runners at Dexter High School. However, after finishing second in each of the past two District races, and finishing fifth and seventh, respectively at the MSHSAA Class 3 State Finals, the Bearcat runners have a different mentality when approaching the postseason. “It’s been a process,” Bearcat coach Josh Dowdy said of building the program to this point.
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Semoball high school football stat leaders through Week 9 (10/31/24)Discover the top high school football stat leaders in the Semoball area through Week 9. From passing and rushing to tackling and interceptions, see who's dominating the field this season.
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Sikeston crushes Fredericktown 8-0 in dominant home finale (10/30/24)SIKESTON — Sikeston closed out its home season with a ruthless 8-0 demolition of Fredericktown at Bill Lawson Memorial Field on Monday, Oct. 28. The Bulldogs (12-6-1) dominated from the opening whistle, overwhelming their opponents with relentless pressure and clinical finishing. The Blackcats (5-13-0) struggled to contain the onslaught, as the mercy rule was invoked early in the second half, highlighting the sheer dominance of the home side...
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Notre Dame edges Dexter in C3D1 final (10/30/24)DEXTER — The Notre Dame Bulldogs won the Class 3 District 1 volleyball championship with a 19-25, 25-23, 25-19, 20-25, 15-7 victory over the Dexter Lady Bearcats Tuesday night at the Bearcat Event Center. Notre Dame (24-8-1) came into the match as the second seed behind top-seeded Dexter (24-5-1) and dominated at the net at the crucial moments of the night...
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C1D3VB: Advance maintains 'composure,' withstands challenging Leopold (10/30/24)ZALMA – With 21 trips to the MSHSAA State Finals, including seven state championships on its resume, there isn’t much that can rattle those within the Advance High School volleyball program.
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Advance VB wins ninth straight district championship (10/30/24)The Advance volleyball team will continue their two-time state title defense after defeating Leopold in four sets to win the Class 1 District 3 championship on Tuesday, Oct. 29 in Zalma. The Hornets were seemingly in for a long night after dropping the opening set 25-20 to the Wildcats. However, they went to work and took the next three sets, 28-26, 25-14, 25-18, to claim the title...
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Missouri Media Rankings, Oct. 28: St. Vincent, Jackson mark notable movements (10/29/24)Check out Missouri's latest high school football rankings as St. Vincent ups its lead on the top spot in Class 1 while Jackson makes a comeback. Discover the key movements ahead of the postseason.
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C3D1VB: Dexter survives challenge from upstart Kennett (10/29/24)DEXTER – The Dexter High School volleyball squad has been in pursuit of excellence since last spring when the offseason got underway.
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WEEK 10 TOP 10: Jackson clobbers Festus, Poplar Bluff knocks off Hawks (10/28/24)Get ready for postseason high school football in Southeast Missouri as Jackson holds the top spot after a dominant win over Festus. Discover the final regular season top 10 rankings and key matchups.
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Dexter finishes perfect, historic regular season with demolition of Scott City (10/27/24)DEXTER - The Dexter High School football squad had an opportunity to make history on Friday in its final regular season game against Scott City at Charles Bland Stadium.
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Football: Sikeston at Hillsboro (11/4/24)Photos from Sikeston's 55-22 loss at Hillsboro in the opening round of the MSHSAA Class 4, District 1 Tournament on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.
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Soccer: Fredericktown at Sikeston (10/30/24)Photos from Sikeston's 8-0 win over Fredericktown at Bill Lawson Memorial on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024.
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C3D1 volleyball championship: Notre Dame at Dexter (10/30/24)The Notre Dame Bulldogs won the Class 3 District 1 volleyball championship with a 19-25, 25-23, 25-19, 20-25, 15-7 victory over the Dexter Lady Bearcats Tuesday night at the Bearcat Event Center in Dexter.
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Dexter FB vs. Scott City (10/27/24)DEXTER - Dexter pounded Scott City 62-7 in varsity football action on Friday at Charles Bland Stadium.
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Football: Sikeston at Charleston (10/26/24)Photos from Charleston's 32-14 win over Sikeston at John H. Marshall Field on Friday. Oct. 24, 2024.