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NEW MADRID, Mo. — In a clash that left no room for doubt, New Madrid County Central stamped its authority on the field, decimating Kennett with an overwhelming 54-6 triumph. Quarterback BJ Williamson accounted for six touchdowns in the victory, as the Eagles (6-0) clinched a third consecutive SEMO-Central Conference Championship with the win over the Indians (4-2)...

DEXTER – How good is the ground game for this season’s Dexter High School football squad?

SIKESTON — In a flash of brilliance, Kelly dismantled Sikeston with a near-flawless performance, sealing an impressive 17-0 victory in a swift three-inning game on Thursday, September 28. The Lady Hawks (17-7) left no doubt about their hitting supremacy, outmatching the Lady Bulldogs (3-13) with an emphatic 17-1 hit advantage that highlighted their offensive prowess...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — In a highly competitive showdown at the SEMO Conference Tournament, local teams Sikeston, New Madrid County Central, Charleston and Oran fought hard, but couldn’t secure the top spot. In its opening match, Sikeston demonstrated its strength by defeating Kennett (5-8-4) in a decisive 2-0 victory. However, the Lady Bulldogs (5-15-2) momentum faltered as the team suffered back-to-back losses to Notre Dame (12-3-2) and Scott City (9-7-2)...

Conference standings and statistical leaders from the SEMO Conference — North, Central and South.

No one knew what to expect when the Caruthersville High School leadership hired some “outside the box” guy to lead the swirling Tiger football program in January 2022.

Statistical leaders from the Sikeston Standard-Democrat coverage area PASSING RUSHING RECEIVING TACKLES SACKS INTERCEPTIONS...

America is in the midst of football season right now, but a few months ago, the numbers showed that baseball weighed heavy on their minds, particularly throughout the Midwest.

DEXTER – It’s not often that a volleyball squad that has won 9 of its previous 10 matches AND is playing on its home floor, is regarded as an underdog in a match. However, that was the case on Tuesday, as Dexter hosted unbeaten Advance. The outcome may have been as predicted, as the Hornets won 3-1 (25-22, 25-17, 22-25, 25-16) to improve to 18-0-2, but without question, it was a competitive night of volleyball, despite the continued dominance of the Advance program. “Dexter didn’t give up tonight,” veteran Advance coach Erin Hoffman said. “Dexter went and went, and went. They just kept going.

ORAN, Mo. — The Oran baseball team had been dishing out a delectable and unbeatable ‘Burger Combo’ to its opponents this fall season, leaving them famished for victory and hungry for answers. Kole Burger and Gabe Dirnberger, the culinary architects of this tantalizing duo, are not swinging bats, they’re smashing ‘whoppers’ like seasoned grill masters...

NEW MADRID COUNTY CENTRAL, Mo. — New Madrid County Central continued its undefeated run this season, securing a convincing 27-0 win over Caruthersville at NMCC High School on Friday, September 22. The Eagles’ (5-0) offense was led by quarterback BJ Williamson who ran for 219 yards on 10 carries with one touchdown, the senior also connected with fellow senior Jadis Jones for a touchdown pass. Williamson exited the game five minutes into the third...

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — The Portageville volleyball team mounted a furious comeback in the third set to secure a sweep over Sikeston at PHS on Monday, Sep. 26. The Lady Bulldogs (19-2-2) controlled the first two sets 25-18 and 25-14. However, in the third set, they trailed significantly (18-6) against the determined Lady Bulldogs (4-12-2), but ultimately, staged a comeback and secured a nail-biting 25-23 victory...

It’s unclear as to whether Advance High School baseball coach Neil Johnson has a multi-year contract but given the construction of his 2023 fall and spring rosters, he deserves one.

In this era of college athletics where players transfer with abandon, it’s a difficult task for coaches to have to build team chemistry and instill a program culture on an annual basis. However, on the opening day of college basketball (practice) season on Monday, leadership, communication, and enthusiasm were in abundance within the Southeast Missouri State men’s squad.

A lot of teams made waves in Week 5. Some good, some great and some bad. However, many teams stood their ground and proved a lot about themselves. After five weeks of play, we’ve gotten to know a lot about the teams in the area and we now have a pretty good idea of what the conference standings will look like at the end of the season. With this being said, however, there’s still plenty of time left for these teams to make a statement in 2023...

What was a sweet win in St. Louis for the Missouri Tigers was also the completion of a long journey for running back Cody Schrader. "Just looking at my journey, I never expected that I'd get this opportunity playing in the city that I'm from," Schader said...

If you have a quarterback, you have a chance. That is the golden rule of football, no matter the level. Through No. 23 Missouri's rise to the rankings, it is evident that the Tigers have a quarterback that makes them contenders in the SEC. It may have taken a while, but the past two weeks have shown that Brady Cook is that quarterback. ...

If a physician was examining the 2023 Southeast Missouri State football program today, the most critical thing that he/she would have to be careful NOT to do is confuse the symptoms with the diagnosis.

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — In a display of textbook execution, Portageville used a balanced offensive attack and a swarming defense to defeat Charleston 43-0 in a SEMO Conference-South matchup at Vic Reaves Athletic Field on Friday, September 22. From start to finish, the Bulldogs (4-1) dazzled in a multitude of ways, mangling the Bluejays (1-4) and showcasing offensive outstandingness, defensive dominance and special team supremacy throughout the resounding victory...

DONIPHAN – It didn’t take Dexter High School senior football player RJ Farmer long to leave his mark in Friday’s game at Doniphan.

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Overcoming adversity and illness within the team, the Portageville volleyball squad delivered a commanding straight-sets win over Oran on Thursday, September 21. The Lady Bulldogs (18-2-2), winning of five consecutive matches, defeated the Lady Eagles (3-11-1) with set scores of 25-14, 25-8 and 25-17...

CHAFFEE, Mo. — Sikeston’s softball team fell short with a 9-3 loss at Chaffee on Thursday, September 21, but Cambree Scott’s exceptional season continued as the sophomore catcher notched three hits, including a double, adding to her impressive team-leading stats in batting average (542), on-base percentage (.607), hits (13), doubles (6), triples (one), stolen bases (2) and runs scored (9)...

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. — Despite a narrow 2-1 defeat at Poplar Bluff on Thursday, September 21, the Sikeston boys’ soccer team showed its ability to go head-to-head with top teams in the district and the SEMO Conference. With a breakthrough on the horizon, the Bulldogs (5-7-0) demonstrated their potential against the Mules (6-2-1), signaling that the team is on the cusp of making a significant impact when the postseason rolls around...

SCOTT CITY, Mo. — In a disappointing match, Sikeston volleyball suffered a decisive 3-0 defeat at Scott City on Thursday, September 21. The Lady Rams (6-5-1) celebrated Senior Night with the win over the Lady Bulldogs (4-11-2) in set scores of 25-13, 25-18 and 25-15...

There may be no statistic that veteran Southeast Missouri State football coach Tom Matukewicz speaks of with more emphasis than turnover margin.