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C1D2: Bogenpohl throws perfect game in district opener, adds name to record books (5/4/24)Dennis Marshall – Standard DemocratADVANCE, Mo. — Oak Ridge pitcher Kinsley Bogenpohl delivered a historic performance in the opening round of the MSHSAA Class 1, District 2 Tournament on Thursday, May 2 at Westfield Park. Bogenpohl mowed down the Bravettes’ (9-12) batters with precision. Strikeout after strikeout, her dominance grew, and with each out, she etched her name into Missouri high school softball history...
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Kelly expands athletic offerings, adds wrestling and volleyball (5/4/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratBENTON, Mo. — Kelly High School is expanding its sports program, adding wrestling and volleyball teams starting in the 2024-2025school year. This move provides new opportunities for student-athletes and aligns with the school's growing enrollment. “These two sports are great additions to our school and athletic program,” said Kelly Athletic Director Melanie Heuring. ...
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Cape Central soccer outlasts Saxony Lutheran (5/4/24)By Justin Trovillion ~ Southeast MissourianThe Cape Central girls soccer team defeated the Saxony Lutheran Crusaders 1-0 on Friday at Cape Central High School. The Tigers struck early with what would be the game-winner goal from senior Madison Phelps in the first minute to give Central the 1-0 lead. Tigers head coach Duncan McKinley it was fitting a senior scored on senior night to soothe any nervousness his team may have had before the game...
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Lady Raider sophs head to four-year schools (5/4/24)By MIKE BUHLER, Daily American RepublicThe Three Rivers College women’s basketball sophomore trio of Da’Kariya “Lia” Jackson, Amiya Johnson and Mya Davidson played a big part in the Lady Raiders making to the quarterfinals of the NJCAA Tournament. Now, they have chosen where they will continue their college basketball careers at the four-year level...
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Dexter golf wins district title (5/4/24)By SHERMAN SMITH, Dexter StatesmanFARMINGTON — The Dexter Bearcats golf team dominated the Class 3 District 1 tournament at Crown Point Golf Club on Thursday. The Bearcats’ defeated 13 teams and set a new school record (305) to become district champions. Potosi shot 326 to take second, while St. James took third with a score of 344...
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Sikeston golf team makes strides at SEMO Conference Meet, Poplar Bluff sets MSHSAA record (5/4/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratDespite facing some of the region’s top golf programs, Sikeston held its own at the SEMO Conference Meet at Fox Haven Country Club on Tuesday, April 30, finishing a respectable fourth place. The tournament showcased the strength of the conference, with Poplar Bluff taking the title with an impressive 283 score, which is the lowest recorded score on a par 71 course in MSHSAA history. ...
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C1D2: Oran advances with 15-0 shutout of Delta (5/3/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratADVANCE, Mo. — Oran's postseason journey got off to a blazing start with a 15-0 win over Delta in the quarterfinals of the MSHSAA Class 1, District 2 Tournament at Westfield Park on Friday, May 3. The Lady Eagles (12-6) made quick work of the Ladycats (3-15), ending the game via mercy rule in just three innings with a potent offensive display...
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Chaffee clinches Scott-Mississippi conference with rout of Oak Ridge (5/3/24)By Clay Herrell ~ Southeast MissourianThe Chaffee Red Devils entered Friday’s contest with the Oak Ridge Blue Jays looking to clinch the Scott-Mississippi Conference Championship. They did just that, defeating the Blue Jays 17-2 to win the conference and pick up win number 21 on the season...
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ND's Morgan finding his groove at the plate, of late (5/3/24)Tom DavisThere was not an abundance of offensive highlights in Notre Dame’s 5-2 loss at Class 3 No. 2-ranked Scott City (26-3) in a rain-shortened contest on Thursday. However, one degree of success was attained by junior Reid Morgan, who has been on a tear of late.
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Middleton has Caruthersville BB on the upswing in Year 3 (5/3/24)Tom DavisCARUTHERSVILLE – The adage that a team is only as good as its last outing may be accurate in some cases, but as far as it relates to the Caruthersville High School baseball program, it is misleading.
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Hamlin pushing fundamentals as Hornets enter postseason (5/3/24)Tom DavisOne might think that you would be hard-pressed to find much room for improvement in the scorching-hot Advance/Bell City softball squad this spring, however, veteran Hornet coach James Hamlin is still seeing areas he wants his players to improve upon as they enter postseason play today.
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Panagos hits first HR of season as Scott City earns 26th win (5/3/24)By Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast Missourian“I’m (homering) in the rain.” As the designated hitter on top of the Scott City lineup, Mark Panagos has spent his senior season preparing for these moments. As the rain storm soaked Scott City, Panagos broke the 2-2 tie in the fifth inning with a two-run home run to highlight a three-run rally...
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Watson weathers the rain to tame Bulldogs (5/3/24)By Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast MissourianIn order to get his sixth win of the season and maintain his perfect record on the mound, Scott City junior Kobe Watson had to conquer two opponents. The Bulldogs and the rain. Watson weathered the storm and threw five innings with two runs allowed and seven strikeouts against four walks to lead the Rams past Notre Dame 5-2 in a rain-shorten game on Thursday, May 2, in Scott City, Mo...
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Mules fall against a tough Valley View squad (5/3/24)D'Courtland Christian~Daily American RepublicJONESBORO — The Poplar Bluff Mules baseball team needed a near-perfect game to take down one of the top teams in the nation. The Mules went head-to-head with one of their toughest battles of the season against the 27-2 Valley View Blazers on Friday at Valley View High School in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Despite their best attempt, the Mules had trouble getting anything going from the plate and would fall to the Blazers 10-0...
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Dexter Bearcats’ golf team dominate Class 3, District 1 tournament (5/3/24)By SHERMAN SMITH Contributing WriterFARMINGTON — Dexter Bearcats’ golf team dominated the Class 3, District 1 tournament at Crown Point Golf Club on Thursday, May 2. The Bearcats’ defeated 13 teams and set a new school record (305) to become district champions. Potosi shot 326 to win second place. St. James won third place with a score of 344...
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Mules roar past Lions on Senior Day (5/3/24)By MIKE BUHLER, Daily American RepublicThe Poplar Bluff Mules baseball team honored its five seniors before Thursday’s game, then sent them out with a bang once things got started against the Northwest Lions. The Mules pounded out 14 hits and used a six-run fifth inning to roll past Northwest 11-1 Thursday afternoon at Bobby Strenfel Field...
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Sikeston Bulldogs battle at districts (5/3/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratFARMINGTON, Mo. — Sikeston competes at the MSHSAA Class 2, District 1 Individual and Double District Tournament at Farmington on Thursday, May 4. While the Bulldogs didn’t capture any championship, the team continued demonstrating its growth and determination...
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John-Paul Sauer returning to form after ACL tear (5/2/24)By Clay Herrell ~ Southeast MissourianIf you asked John-Paul Sauer how he anticipated his senior year on the baseball field would play out, I’m not sure he would have predicted the ups and downs he would face. In fact, he may not have even had time to envision the upcoming baseball season at all...
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McMullen reflects on coaching journey (5/2/24)By Justin Trovillion ~ Southeast MissourianFor 18 years the Jackson girls soccer program has been run by head coach Justin McMullen, who is coaching his final season in 2024. McMullen has led the Indians to eight district championships and a fourth-place finish at the state tournament in 2018...
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Oran extends streak as Sikeston celebrates seniors (5/2/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratSIKESTON — Oran crashed the party on Sikeston’s senior night, securing a 6-0 victory at VFW Stadium on Wednesday, May 1. The win marks the third consecutive year the Eagles (13-5) have defeated the Bulldogs (4-17). “Being able to jump on them earlier with those runs was important,” said Oran coach Joe Bickings. “I don’t want to say we got complacent, but we got runners on and just didn’t get them in. We had a lot of runners left on base.”...
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Gridiron primer: A look at upcoming football schedules (5/2/24)By Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast MissourianThe calendar has turned to May and the spring sports season, as well as the 2023-24 school year, is beginning to wind down. However, with the recent releases of fall schedules for the 2024-25 school year, one can not help but look forward beyond the dog days of summer and into the 2024 high school football season...
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Sikeston’s goal-scoring explosion caps off memorable senior night (5/2/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratSIKESTON — Sikeston cruised to a 9-1 victory over Massac County on Tuesday, April 30 at Bill Lawson Memorial Field, turning Senior Night into a goal-scoring celebration. The win highlighted the immense contributions of departing seniors Olivia Gadberry, Cate Schrumpf, and Kenzie Ogden...
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'Competitive mentality' drives Dexter SB junior through growth (5/2/24)Tom DavisThe 2023 postseason was a brief affair for the Dexter High School softball team, as it fell 10-0 to MSHSAA Class 2 District 1 runner-up Portageville in the opening game. However, the Bearcats (4-13) are hoping for a better outcome in Friday’s opening game against Charleston (1-15) at 4:30 p.m. at Malden.
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Postseason gets underway for growing Bloomfield SB squad (5/2/24)Tom DavisThe “second season” begins today for the Bloomfield High School softball squad. The Wildcats will visit Winona and battle the host Wildcats (2-12) at 2 p.m. to open the MSHSAA Class 1 District 3 Tournament.
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Dexter BB junior is 'veteran leader' at plate, on field (5/2/24)Tom DavisThe past week was a historic one for the Dexter High School baseball program, and this coming week could prove to be memorable, as well.
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Chaffee’s ace stifles Scott City in 1-0 pitchers’ duel (5/2/24)By Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast Missourian"It's like déjà vu all over again." Much like last year, Chaffee narrowly defeated Scott City 1-0 in a pitchers duel where stellar pale in comparison with spectacular. Chaffee senior Levi McKinnie threw a complete game shutout with one hit, three walks and eight strikeouts. Scott City senior Blake Wilbrun went six innings with one run on two hits, four walks and eight strikeouts...
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Graham signs at Missouri S & T to play two sports (5/2/24)By MIKE BUHLER, Daily American RepublicOne of the best athletes to come through Poplar Bluff High School in recent years has decided where he will play at the collegiate level. Three-sport (track and field, football and basketball) standout Darius Graham signed his letter of intent Wednesday to play football and compete in track and field at Missouri S&T in Rolla...
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Blackwell joins MBCA Hall of Fame (5/2/24)By TYLER F. THOMPSON, Daily American RepublicThe Missouri Basketball Coaches’ Association Hall of Fame induction last weekend was the culmination of countless hours spent on and off the hardwood for former Doniphan and Eminence head coach Jimbo Blackwell. “Personally, it means so much to me. It was unexpected,” Blackwell said. “It is not something I ever would have thought I would receive. It just means a lot. I get to have my family with me … my kids and grandkids.”...
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Scott City routs Oran to pick up 20th win (5/1/24)By Clay Herrell ~ Southeast MissourianEyeing win number 20 and the Scott-Mississippi Conference championship, the Scott City Rams battled the Oran Eagles on Wednesday afternoon. Early offense led the way as the Rams downed the Eagles 9-1, picking up win number 20. “I’m really proud of how we came out today,” Rams coach Morgahn Petersen said. “This was a pretty big game coming into this week and this is what we wanted to get going into districts.”...
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Jackson soccer defeats rival Cape Central (5/1/24)By Justin Trovillion ~ Southeast MissourianTwo insurance goals in the second half gave the Jackson Indians girls soccer team a 3-0 over the Cape Central Tigers on Tuesday at Cape Central High School. Jackson outshot the Tigers 7-2 in the first half but had just one goal to show for it as the Cape Central goalkeeper, Piper Underwood, made four saves...
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Cape Central senior leaves baseball behind to focus on track (5/1/24)By Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast MissourianIt was a unique senior day for Cape Central pitcher Jackson Witvoet. Even though the Tigers (9-19) still have five more games remaining in the regular season, including two at home, Tuesday, April 30, was his last day on the mound. "I knew coming into this that this was going to be the last one," Witvoet said. "I told my team that I was gonna give everything I got and I wasn't gonna quit on the team."...
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Senath-Hornersville BB has taken a journey to success (5/1/24)Tom DavisCARUTHERSVILLE – Senath-Hornersville High School is so far south in the Bootheel, that it often proves to be a journey for the Lions to venture anywhere.
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Adams, others lift Portageville to 3rd straight Bootheel title (5/1/24)Tom DavisA couple of things can be counted on over the past few springs in Portageville. The Bulldogs will be good in baseball and Mason Adams will more than likely be a BIG reason for that success.
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Dexter SB pitcher closing career with (yet) another achievement (5/1/24)Tom DavisThere has not been an abundance of positive results that have come from this spring’s Dexter High School softball season, as it has labored to a 4-13 mark. However, one bright spot has been the pitching of Bearcat senior Amelia Jenkins. “We knew that the Jenkins girl was going to be super tough,” New Madrid County Central coach Matt Hartman said earlier this season after watching Jenkins strike out 11 Eagle hitters in a game at East Park in Dexter.
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Roper, Advance/Bell City SB close out regular season in strong fashion (5/1/24)Tom DavisThere can’t possibly be a more potent or intimidating softball squad entering the MSHSAA postseason than Advance/Bell City.
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Mules make short work of Kelly (5/1/24)By MIKE BUHLER, Daily American RepublicThe Poplar Bluff Mules baseball team did not just figuratively make short work of the Kelly Hawks Tuesday — the Mules did so literally, too. Poplar Bluff needed just three innings and less than 90 minutes to defeat the Hawks 16-1 Tuesday at Bobby Strenfel Field...
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Portageville Bulldogs too strong for Campbell Camels in Bootheel Conference Tourney championship (5/1/24)Tim CaldwellCARUTHERSVILLE, mo. - A powerful pitching performance by the Portageville Bulldogs' Beau-Hunter Warren was too much for a scrappy Campbell Camels squad Tuesday at the Bootheel Conference Tournament championship game at Caruthersville. The Bulldogs blanked the Camels 5-0 and claimed the team's third straight tourney title...
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Portageville Bulldogs advance to Bootheel Tourney championship (5/1/24)Tim CaldwellCARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. - The Portageville Bulldogs held off a valiant effort by the Senath- Hornersville Lions to advance to the Bootheel Conference Championship game, winning by the narrowest of margins 5-4. The Lions players had just faced that same squad four days earlier at home and held their own against Portageville. The team lost a very close game 4-2, and had a number of chances to win, but left the bases loaded twice...
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Missourian Diamond Roundup, Apr. 29: Scott City softball routs Valle Catholic (4/30/24)By Cole Lee ~ Southeast MissourianIt's April, and the showers have arrived in full force. Even with projected downpours, however, some teams still dared the storm for Monday action. For Scott City softball, it turned into a huge win at home against the Valle Catholic Warriors to keep the iron hot...
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St. Joseph named new MSHSAA football championships host starting 2024 (4/30/24)By Cole Lee ~ Southeast MissourianFor the first time since 1995, the MSHSAA Show-Me Bowl, the series of high school football state championships, won’t be in the Edward Jones Dome or at Faurot Field. Instead, the event has reportedly been scheduled to move to St. Joseph, Missouri, as soon as the 2024 season for some teams, moving to Missouri Western State’s Spratt Stadium...
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Sauer shines as Indians secure SEMO Conference Championship (4/30/24)By Clay Herrell ~ Southeast MissourianA dominant outing from John-Paul Sauer led the Jackson Indians to a 5-0 win over the Dexter Bearcats to claim their third consecutive SEMO Conference Championship at Capaha Field on Monday. “It’s always fun to win and it’s always fun to play on this field,” Indians coach Josh Roach said. “Dexter played really well today and they’re a really good ball team. Our guys played good team baseball and got the job done.”...
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State aspirations high for Sikeston after SEMO North success (4/30/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratCAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Sikeston’s track and field athletes turned in a strong showing at the SEMO Conference-North Meet on Saturday, securing numerous top-three finishes. The Bulldog and Lady Bulldog athletes made their presence felt on the leaderboard with multiple podium finishes and promising state qualification prospects...
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Jones, Bills win triple crowns, lead NMCC at SEMO South (4/30/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratCAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Podium finishes were plentiful for New Madrid County Central at the SEMO Conference-South Meet on Saturday, April 27. The boys’ squad powered their way to a second-place finish, while the girls’ team earned a respectable fourth place, showcasing the Eagles’ depth across multiple events...
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Charleston, Kelly, East Prairie athletes turn heads at SEMO East (4/30/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratCAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Woodland swept the team titles at the SEMO Conference-East Meet on Saturday at Cape Central High School, but athletes from Charleston, Kelly, and East Prairie showed up and showed out, highlighting the strength of local programs...
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Competitive showing for SCC, Oran at SEMO West Meet (4/30/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratCAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. — It was a battle for the top spots at the SEMO Conference-West Meet on Saturday, with Hayti and Chaffee ultimately walking away with the team titles, but Scott County Central and Oran athletes proved they’re on the rise. Scott County Central’s Namarius Banks-Warren proved a triple threat, dominating the sprints and the high jump. ...
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Mules thrive in Semo Conference Tournament (4/30/24)D'Courtland Christian~Daily American RepublicWith the district tournament right around the corner, the Poplar Bluff Mules track and field team has pushed their limits all season and continued with a solid showing at this year’s SEMO conference tournament. Whatever track and field competition the Mules and Lady Mules have attended this season, they’ve always managed to bring home some hardware...
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South Pemiscot SB building toward historic spring (4/30/24)Tom DavisThe Holcomb High School softball squad has 22 of its 24 games this spring, so the Hornets are a daunting challenge for the other six programs in the upcoming MSHSAA Class 1 District 1 Tournament. That includes South Pemiscot, however, following a recent 4-3 loss to Holcomb, the Bulldogs do have some confidence that an upset of the top seed is possible.
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Offensive aggression, Bunting, lead Camels to Bootheel W over Tigers (4/30/24)Tom DavisCARUTHERSVILLE – Attitude in sports can make a world of difference and that was evident in the case of Campbell’s baseball squad on Monday.
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Huffman drives in multiple hits to lead Mules past Kelly (4/30/24)D'Courtland Christian~Daily American RepublicAfter falling short in this year’s Semo Conference Baseball Tournament and being unable to play for third place due to weather, the Poplar Bluff Mules took all their frustrations out on their latest opponent. Kade Huffman drove in four runs on three hits to lead the Mules past the Kelly Hawks 16-1 on Tuesday at Poplar Bluff High School. Huffman singled twice in the first, scoring one on each hit, singled in the second, scoring one, and hit a sacrifice fly in the third, scoring one...
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Lady Indians fall to Raiders (4/30/24)Steve Hankins ~ Delta Dunklin DemocratJONESBORO, Ark. - The Kennett Lady Indians traveled here on a rainy Monday and returned home after suffering a defeat at the hands of the Nettleton Raiders 6-4. The Raiders scored first in the second inning when catcher Kate Golden was hit by a pitch and a runner crossed home plate. Golden led the Raiders in RBIs, driving in four runs on one hit, including a sixth-inning double that scored three runs...