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C5D1: Underdog Sikeston battles, but falls to state-ranked Festus (5/17/24)FESTUS, Mo. — Sikeston’s 2024 campaign came to an end in a high-scoring affair, falling 11-6 to No. 5 Festus in the first round of the MSHSAA Class 5, District 1 Tournament on Wednesday, May 15. Despite being the eighth seed, the Bulldogs (4-19) showed grit and determination, battling the top-seeded Tigers (23-7) throughout the contest...
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C3D1: Sikeston exacts revenge, ousts Hillsboro in district opener (5/14/24)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Sikeston secured a 4-1 victory over Hillsboro Hawks in the opening round of the MSHSAA Class 3, District 1 Tournament at Cape Central High School on Saturday, May 11. This win not only avenged an earlier 1-0 loss to the Lady Hawks (9-10-1) but also marked the Lady Bulldogs’ (12-12) first postseason victory since 2017...
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Sikeston golf team makes strides at SEMO Conference Meet, Poplar Bluff sets MSHSAA record (5/4/24)Despite 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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Oran extends streak as Sikeston celebrates seniors (5/2/24)SIKESTON — 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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Sikeston’s goal-scoring explosion caps off memorable senior night (5/2/24)SIKESTON — 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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State aspirations high for Sikeston after SEMO North success (4/30/24)CAPE 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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Sikeston falls in overtime heartbreaker during ALS awareness match (4/26/24)SIKESTON, Mo. — Sikeston battled hard but ultimately fell to Hillsboro 1-0 in a dramatic overtime contest on Thursday, April 25, at the Sports Complex. The match was played in support of Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) awareness, with the Lady Bulldogs (10-9) wearing blue jerseys...
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Don't look now, but No. 8-seed Sikeston is a real threat in SEMO play (4/25/24)Just over a week ago, the Sikeston High School varsity baseball squad endured a three-hit demolition at the hands of Marion (Ill.), as the Bulldogs fell 17-0 in three innings.
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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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Sikeston upsets Chaffee for first win, splits doubleheader with South Iron (4/23/24)SIKESTON — Sikeston unleashed a long-awaited offensive onslaught, securing its first win of the season dominantly with a 14-2 victory over Class 2, No. 6 Chaffee on Friday, April 19. "Our offense finally came alive," said Sikeston's coach Wyatt Pratt. "We took great at-bats up and down the lineup."...
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Sikeston posts record-breaking victory, wins key district match (4/16/24)FARMINGTON, Mo. — Sikeston’s girls’ soccer team had a rollercoaster weekend, showcasing both impressive highs and challenging setbacks at the Fralish Cup in Carbondale, Illinois. The Lady Bulldogs (6-6) kicked things off with a record-breaking 9-0 victory over Illinois Valley Central (0-10-1) on Friday, April 12...
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Gutierrez nets hat trick, lifts Cape Central over Sikeston (4/11/24)SIKESTON — Cape Central secured a decisive 4-0 victory over Sikeston in a SEMO Conference clash at Bill Lawson Memorial Field on Tuesday, April 9. The match began as a back-and-forth affair, but the Lady Tigers (4-3-0) intensity ramped up as the game progressed, ultimately overwhelming the Lady Bulldogs’ (4-5-0) defense...
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Dexter BB prevails 2-0 over Sikeston in pitching duel (4/9/24)DEXTER – The offensive story this spring for the Dexter High School varsity baseball squad has been one of feast or famine.
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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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Sikeston downs DeSoto in windy match (4/4/24)SIKESTON — The ball wasn't just passed or kicked; it was launched, swerved, and dipped at the whim of the wind. Yet, Sikeston navigated the aerial chaos, defeating DeSoto 4-1 at Bill Lawson Memorial Field on Tuesday, April 2. “It makes everything tougher,” said Sikeston coach Gabe Dement. “I don’t care if you’re a professional or a high school player. It’s hard to control the ball when the wind is blowing 20 to 30 miles per hour.”...
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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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Sikeston Bulldogs rack up postseason awards (3/29/24)SIKESTON – The awards for the 2023-24 season have been unveiled in the last couple of weeks and to no surprise the Sikeston Bulldogs have been well-represented on the postseason lists. The Bulldogs had two players selected for the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Class 5 all-state team in senior Dontrez Williams and junior P.J. Farmer...
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Oran crushes Delta with run-rule win, Sikeston falls to 0-6 (3/29/24)Oran (4-2) soared to a 22-0 victory at Delta (1-6) on Thursday, March 28, ending the game early in five innings after inflicting the mercy rule. Parker Bryant's stellar pitching was a highlight, as he threw four hitless innings with 10 strikeouts to earn the win...
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Sims powers Sikeston past Kelly with another hat trick (3/28/24)SIKESTON — For the second time in a week, Kennedi Sims’ hat trick propelled Sikeston to a commanding victory over Kelly, this time in a 6-1 conquest at Bill Lawson Memorial Field at the Sports Complex on Wednesday, March 27. Sims' scoring prowess is fueling the Lady Bulldogs’ (3-3) resurgence after the team won only four games last year. With 14 goals through just six games, they've already surpassed last season's scoring output...
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Jackson wins meet at Fox Haven C.C., medalist Christian sets new school record (3/28/24)SIKESTON — Jackson claimed the team title with a score of 298, Dexter showcased its strength with a second-place finish at 308 and Notre Dame (350) and Sikeston (356) rounded out the field during a quad meet at Fox Haven Country Club on Wednesday, March 27...
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Notre Dame soccer smashes Sikeston 8-0 (3/27/24)An offensive outburst led the Notre Dame Bulldogs to a 8-0 win over the Sikeston Bulldogs on Tuesday. Early on the Sikeston goal keeper was doing everything possible to keep the Bulldogs in the match as she stymied multiple prime scoring chances. “We had a game plan, we were just trying to stick to it,” Bulldogs coach Ryan Schweain said. “Sikeston’s goal keeper made some fantastic saves and we talked at halftime about just sticking with it.”...
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Gloth’s home run highlights Scott City’s win over Sikeston (3/24/24)In what was originally scheduled to be the 2024 home opener at Scott City, the Rams battered the Bulldogs of Sikeston 9-1 on Saturday in Scott City. Jackson Gloth highlighted the offensive onslaught with a two-run home run in the second inning to take a 3-1 lead. Glory’s big hit came after Gavin Venable’s single tied the game at 1-1...
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Sikeston reverses fortune, thumps Kelly 5-1 (3/22/24)BENTON, Mo. — In a rivalry game packed with extra meaning, Sikeston delivered a statement win on Kelly at Lambert Field. The Lady Bulldogs (2-0) took complete control after halftime, overwhelming the Lady Hawks (0-2) with a relentless attack that propelled them to a 5-1 triumph on Thursday, March 21...
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Two-goal debut for Sims leads Sikeston in opener (3/19/24)SIKESTON — Sikeston might have a multi-sport star in the making with freshman Kennedi Sims. Fresh off her standout basketball season, Sims wasted no time showcasing her scoring touch on the soccer field, netting two goals to lead Sikeston to a 2-0 season-opening victory over Anna-Jonesboro on Monday, March 18 at the Sports Complex...
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Peters' dominance fuels Kelly's rout of Sikeston (3/19/24)SIKESTON — Kelly used an explosive offensive performance and strong pitching to secure a 16-1 win over Sikeston at VFW Stadium on Monday, March 18. The Hawks (1-1) racked up 13 hits, led by Kaleb Yount's 4-for-4 game with a double and four RBIs. Dalton Forck contributed a two-run homer in the seventh inning, while Nicholas Christian added three hits and scored two runs...
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Owens' hard work pays off as Charleston star earns all-state (3/19/24)SIKESTON — Charleston's Ko'Terrion Owens defied expectations, earning a spot on the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association’s (MBCA) Class 3 All-State Team. "I never would have thought it was possible," Owens said. “It means a lot to me.” His path was far from easy. ...
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Cape Central downs Sikeston, 1994 Tigers championship team honored (3/15/24)A massive fifth inning propelled the Cape Central Tigers to a season opening 9-2 win over the Sikeston Bulldogs. Prior to the contest, Cape Central honored the 1994 State Championship baseball team. “It’s amazing,” Steve Williams, coach of the 1994 team said. “Some of these guys I haven’t seen in a really long time. I’ve been gone for ten years so to be able to come back with this group we have that was so special is really an awesome thing.”...
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Gorman finds perfect fit with Central Methodist (3/14/24)SIKESTON — They say the best cornerbacks are rarely noticed – dictating the game in the shadows. Sikeston’s Trey Gorman took that principle to heart. Opponents actively avoided throwing his way – his 19 pass breakups and single interception spoke volumes, even within limited opportunities. His lockdown reputation, forged in the face of those challenges, ultimately earned him a spot on the Central Methodist University roster...
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Otto Porter Jr., NBA Champion, announces retirement (3/12/24)SIKESTON — Otto Porter Jr., the former Scott County Central standout who became an NBA champion, announced his retirement. “For the past 11 years, I had the chance to live my lifelong dream of playing in the NBA. That dream was capped by winning an NBA Championship! Unfortunately, my body is not allowing me to play at the level that I expect of myself, and I have therefore decided to retire," stated Porter...
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Sikeston's Tripp Coleman wins state wrestling title (3/12/24)Tripp Coleman of the Sikeston Wrestling Club brought home a championship title from the Missouri USA Wrestling State Folkstyle Championships. Coleman won the 8-year-old-and-under, 100-pound weight class at Wilson Logistic Arena on the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield, Missouri...
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Sikeston falls in quarterfinals to Vianney (3/9/24)KIRKWOOD, Mo. – The Sikeston Bulldogs knew what they had to do to defeat Vianney in the Class 5 quarterfinals. Executing that game-plan, however, was problematic. The Golden Griffins seemed to have answers for everything the Bulldogs threw at them as they defeated Sikeston 71-54 on Saturday afternoon at St. John Vianney Catholic High School...
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Quincy lands Sikeston powerhouse Keodrick Sherrod (3/8/24)SIKESTON — Game film doesn't lie. Watch Keodrick Sherrod run, and a few things become clear: this kid hits the hole with force, runs with a low center of gravity, and sheds tacklers. His hard-charging style makes defenders flinch and linebackers brace for impact...
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Big second half lifts Sikeston over Bluff in district semifinal, 82-61 (3/2/24)BONNE TERRE, Mo. – All season long it seemed that Sikeston and Cape Central were on a collision course to meet in the Class 5, District 1 championship game. Saturday’s semifinal games may have been a bit more competitive than most thought it would be, but the matchup became official after top-seeded Sikeston used a big second half to pull away from fourth-seeded Poplar Bluff 82-61; and then second-seeded Cape Central held off a furious rally from third-seeded Farmington to win 52-47.. ...
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Sikeston rolls in district opener, defeats North County 90-35 (2/29/24)BONNE TERRE, Mo. – After an outstanding regular season, the Sikeston Bulldogs lost their first and only game one week ago to a talented Father Tolton Catholic squad in Columbia. There were questions on how the Bulldogs would respond after having their undefeated season snapped in the regular season finale, but Sikeston took care of business on Thursday in the Class 5, District 1 opener, dispatching of tournament host and eighth-seeded North County, 90-35...
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C5D1 GBK: Defense sparks Sikeston’s win over Windsor (2/29/24)HILLSBORO, Mo. — Wham! Bam! Pow! Sikeston landed blow after blow on Windsor, its pressure defense and explosive offense proving too much in a 75-59 opening-round victory in the MSHSAA Class 5 District 1 Tournament at Hillsboro High School on Wednesday, Feb. 28...
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Mules rally for win over PHC to wrap up regular season (2/23/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules boys basketball team overcame an early 10-point deficit to take the lead in the fourth quarter and beat the Park Hills Central Rebels 79-74 Thursday night at the Poplar Bluff High School gym. With the win, the Mules end the regular season 15-11...
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Slow start dooms Sikeston as Jackson storms to victory (2/22/24)SIKESTON — Jackson stormed past Sikeston 50-29 at the Field House on Wednesday, Feb. 21, ending the Lady Bulldogs' (11-12) five-game winning streak. The Lady Indians (14-8) came out firing, with Lilly Watkins scoring all 10 of her points in the first quarter to help build a 21-7 lead...
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600 Wins and Counting: Holifield reflects on milestones and memories (2/21/24)SIKESTON, Mo. – It’s more than just red and black for Gregg Holifield. It’s the roar of the Field House, the faces in the stands, the generations of fans who bleed Sikeston pride. With 600 wins, his legacy isn’t just personal – it’s woven into the fabric of this town. Today, he opens up his playbook and invites us to walk down memory lane, reliving the moments that shaped him, his players and the very heart of Sikeston basketball...
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Sikeston sets new scoring record with 123-54 win over Doniphan (2/21/24)SIKESTON — It was a night for the record books as Sikeston lit up the scoreboard, completely outmatching Doniphan 123-54 in the Field House finale on Tuesday, Feb. 20. The Class 5, No. 1 Bulldogs’ (25-0) 74 percent shooting performance was a sight to behold, fueled by 13 made 3-pointers and seven players finishing with double-digit scoring figures against the Dons (5-16)...
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Sikeston Bulldogs punch tickets to the state meet (2/20/24)FARMINGTON, Mo. — Sikeston had three wrestlers qualify for the state meet. The Bulldogs’ George Rodgers, Jax Lancaster, and Conner Michael battled through a tough MSHSAA Class 3, District 1 Tournament, securing their chance to shine in Columbia...
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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...