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Local athletes earns medals at first day of state (5/18/24)JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Local athletes made their mark on the first day of the MSHSAA Class 3, 2, and 1 State Track and Field Championships, securing multiple medals and setting the stage for an exciting second day of competition. Class 3 New Madrid County Central’s Amya Bills showcased her exceptional athleticism, claiming gold in the long jump with a leap of 5-8 meters. Bills’ speed was also on full display as she qualified first in the 100-meter dash (12.12 seconds) and the 200 (25.47)...
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Multiple Class 3 State qualifiers for NMCC and Kelly (5/14/24)FLAT RIVER, Mo. — The Class 3 Sectional Meet at Park Hills Central High School saw New Madrid County Central and Kelly High School athletes deliver standout performances, securing multiple berths at the upcoming Class 3 State Meet. NMCC's Ja'Kwon Jones continued his dominance, leaping to victory in the high jump (6 feet 4 inches) and long jump (22-0.25)...
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C3D1: East Prairie shocks NMCC with late-game heroics (5/14/24)MALDEN, Mo. — Down but not out, East Prairie staged a stunning comeback over New Madrid County Central, snatching a 7-6 victory from the jaws of defeat in the MSHSAA Class 3, District 1 Semifinals on Monday, May 13. “Our guys never gave up though and we found a way to win it in our last at-bat,” said East Prairie coach Gary Scott. ...
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C3D1: NMCC cruises by Malden (5/10/24)MALDEN, Mo. — Brady Swims and JG Harris combined for a no-hitter in New Madrid County Central's 11-0 mercy-rule victory over Malden in the opening round of the MSHSAA Class 3, District 1 Tournament on Friday, May 10. “Our pitchers worked ahead of every hitter and we pounded the strike zone,” said NMCC coach Jordan Kimball. “We were aggressive in the zone at the plate and took advantage of a few mistakes.”...
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NMCC, Kelly athletes claim top spots at districts (5/7/24)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The Class 3 District Meet at Notre Dame High School on Saturday, May 4, was filled with unforgettable performances by New Madrid County Central and Kelly athletes, as they pushed themselves to new heights and distances. NMCC's Ja'Kwon Jones proved unstoppable, demonstrating his versatility with wins in the high jump (6-00), long jump (21-01.25), and triple jump (42-10.25). Evan McClellan added victories in the 110 hurdles (15.08) and 300 hurdles (40.60)...
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Rams continue winning at ‘Cobbaha Field’, ground Eagles 13-1 (5/7/24)Scott City remains undefeated at Capaha Field after defeating New Madrid County Central 13-1 in five innings on Monday, May 6. The Rams (28-3) recently played Holcomb at “Cobbaha Field”, with the Rams winning 10-0. Scott City is now 7-0 in their second home, which is usually utilized when weather throws a wrench at the schedule. ...
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Jones, Bills win triple crowns, lead NMCC at SEMO South (4/30/24)CAPE 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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Bernie SB tops NMCC in battle of teams having special springs (4/29/24)In its latest outing, the New Madrid County Central High School softball squad didn’t get the outcome it was hoping for, as Bernie put four runs across the plate in its final at-bat to earn a 9-7 win on Friday at New Madrid County Central. However, that one game – or how this week unfolds for the Eagles – can’t diminish how well this spring has gone for second-year coach Matt Hartman’s girls.
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Oran extends win streak, sets up conference showdown (4/26/24)It's been a busy week for Oran, picking up three quality wins and earning the No. 2 seed in the upcoming MSHSAA Class 1, District 2 Tournament. The Lady Eagles (11-4) continued their winning ways with a 7-3 victory over the Portageville (15-8) Lady Bulldogs on Thursday, April 25...
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Mules advance in SEMO tournament with strong win over NMCC (4/26/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules wasted no time getting out of the first round of this year’s Semo Conference baseball tournament. Junior Noah Spain collected three hits in three at-bats as the Mules defeated New Madrid County Central 16-1 on Friday at Poplar Bluff High School. Spain singled in the second inning, tripled in the fourth inning and singled in the third inning...
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BREAKING: Semoball Awards winter sports finalists announced (4/24/24)The Semoball Awards finalists for fall sports were announced Wednesday morning on a selection show broadcast live on SEMO ESPN Radio and streamed on the Semoball.com Facebook page. The finalists were selected by a sports panel made up of representatives from the Southeast Missourian, Standard Democrat, Dexter Statesman, Daily American Republic and Delta Dunklin Democrat...
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Home Sweet Home: Mules, Lady Mules win first at own invitational (4/24/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules track and field team outscored the competition on Tuesday to place first in their annual Poplar Bluff Track and Field Invitational at Poplar Bluff Field. Out of 40 events through the day, the Lady Mules finished with an overall score of 219, and the Mules racked in 193 to land top honors...
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New Madrid SB on cusp of history following rout of Bulldogs (4/22/24)This week certainly won’t be an easy one for the New Madrid County Central High School varsity softball squad.
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Portageville baseball falls in championship, claims silver at Malden Invitational (4/16/24)MALDEN, Mo. — Portageville racked up multiple run-rule victories before a hard-fought loss in the finale of the Malden Invitational Tournament this past weekend. “We obviously didn’t have the finish we wanted, but overall we had a great weekend,” said Portageville coach Tyler Trover. “Scott City is a very good baseball team. They are in the midst of an incredible season and are a well-deserving champion...
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Malden Invitational Tournament 2024: Saturday, April 13 results (4/14/24)Scott City, Portageville dominate Malden Invitational Results, Saturday, April 13, 2024 Per Coach Tim Harmon: Baseball: First Place, Scott City. Second Place, Portageville. Third Place, East Prairie. Saturday baseball results: Malden 11, NMCC 9. Malden 3, Neelyville 3...
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Malden Invitational Tournament 2024, Friday's results, Saturday's bracket at a glance (4/13/24)Malden Invitational Tournament 2024 Per Coach Tim Harmon Eight school districts' high school baseball and nine districts' softball programs converged on Malden Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13 to compete at The Malden Invitational Tournament...
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New Madrid SB continues hot stretch with dramatic W over Dexter (4/9/24)DEXTER – After winning just six of 26 varsity softball games through parts of three seasons, New Madrid County Central now seemingly can’t lose.
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Sikeston boys, Malden girls victorious at Twilight Relays (4/6/24)SIKESTON — The Sikeston Twilight Relays showcased fierce competition on Thursday, April 4. On the boys’ side, Sikeston emerged victorious with a dominant 127.50 team score. Malden’s girls’ team delivered their own impressive performance, securing first place with 111.0 points...
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NMCC ends drought with decisive win over Sikeston (4/2/24)SIKESTON — Brady Swims was a two-way force for New Madrid County Central, earning the win on the mound and helping spark the offense in an 11-3 win over Sikeston at VFW Stadium on Monday, April 1. Swims tossed 6.2 strong innings, striking out 11 while allowing just two earned runs on four hits, and added a home run to propel the Eagles (1-5) to their first victory of the season, while the Bulldogs (0-7) winless...
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Young New Madrid BB squad relying on Swims on mound, field, and plate (3/31/24)First-year New Madrid County Central High School baseball coach Jordan Kimball knows what he has to do to reverse the decade-plus streak of the Eagles not attaining a winning season.
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Prep roundup: Dillinger’s gem powers Eagles past Clearwater (3/29/24)NAYLOR — The Naylor Eagles defeated the visiting Clearwater Tigers 7-4 on Thursday on the strength of a six-inning, 12-strikeout performance from starting pitcher Chase Dillinger. Dillinger gave up three runs on four hits with only one walk against the dozen strikeouts...
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NMCC's Kimball building his alma mater with energy, enthusiasm (3/26/24)NEW MADRID – The New Madrid County Central High School varsity baseball squad enters its game at Charleston today (4:30 p.m.) in search of its first win of the spring. However, despite the 0-4 Eagle mark, first-year coach Jordan Kimball sees signs that his team is developing.
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Young Dexter shows growth in 11-5 W over New Madrid (3/25/24)NEW MADRID – Dexter High School baseball coach Steve Edwards is only in his second season with the Bearcat program, but he has coached at various levels for a long time, and he is knowledgeable enough to know potential on the diamond when he sees it.
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Powerful pitching from Bratcher carries Mules past NMCC (3/21/24)It only took five innings for the Poplar Bluff Mules baseball team to walk away with the victory. The Mules have gotten off to a steady start at home, and they aimed to keep the momentum rolling in another SEMO Conference matchup against the New Madrid County Central Eagles on Thursday at Strenfel Field...
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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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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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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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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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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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NMCC sends message with 70-38 quarterfinal win over Kingston (3/5/24)PARK HILLS, Mo. – New Madrid County Central’s 70-38 quarterfinal round win over Kingston wasn’t so much a contest as it was a statement to the rest of the Class 3 Field. The final score doesn’t do justice to how thoroughly the No. 1 Eagles (26-3) dominated, exposing the vast gulf between the two teams and their athletic edge against the Cougars (19-10) at Parks Hills Central High School on Saturday, March 2...
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Tempers flare in sectional showdown, NMCC claims hard-fought win over Charleston (2/29/24)CHARLESTON, Mo. — Emotions boiled over as New Madrid County Central’s fight for back-to-back state titles took a chaotic turn in a heated 74-55 sectional round win at Charleston on Tuesday, Feb. 27. Both teams put in the work, scrapping for every board and loose ball, the intensity reflecting the high stakes of the rivalry matchup. However, it was the Class 3 No. 1 Eagles’ (25-3) championship mettle and veteran poise that ultimately outmatched the Bluejays (14-15) and the charged atmosphere...
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C3D1 BKB: NMCC rolls to fourth straight district championship (2/27/24)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — New Madrid County Central proved once again that its talent is simply on another level with an 86-56 win over Malden in the MSHSAA Class 3, District 1 Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 24. Fueled by the star power of Jadis Jones and BJ Williamson, the top-ranked Eagles (24-3) cruised the victory over the Green Wave (21-6), taking another step on their quest to defend their state title...
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C3D1 BKB: Jones’ surge leads NMCC past Portageville (2/24/24)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Jadis Jones's 31-point outburst powered New Madrid County Central to an 80-52 victory over Portageville in the MSHSAA Class 3, District 1 semifinal on Thursday, Feb. 22. The fourth-seeded Bulldogs (17-11) challenged the top-seeded Eagles (23-3) throughout the first half, trailing by just 35-33 at the break. However, Jones took over after halftime, scoring 15 points in the third quarter alone to propel the team to a decisive win...
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NMCC sends five wrestlers to state (2/20/24)FESTUS, Mo. —New Madrid County Central flexed its muscles at the MSHSAA Class 1, District 1 Tournament, showcasing its depth by sending five wrestlers to the state meet. Caleb Moore (31-2) and Gavin Colbert (17-5) led the charge, each dominating their way to district championships...
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Local district tournament wrestling roundup (2/18/24)Four sites, four district tournaments, and a whole lot of wrestlers literally fighting for their place at state on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 16-17. Here's the lowdown on how all eight area programs fared in their quest to Columbia, Mo. Next year, it will be nine, with the addition of Kelly...