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Charleston native James Naile prepares for Korean Baseball debut with KIA Tigers (3/8/24)Fresh off a lucrative offseason deal, former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher James Naile is in the final stages of preparation for his highly anticipated debut with the KIA Tigers of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO). Joining one of the league's most decorated franchises, Naile is focused on securing a starting rotation spot and contributing to the Tigers' championship legacy...
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Sharp's 35 points lift Austin Peay to 101-98 OT win over North Florida in ASUN Tournament (3/6/24)Demarcus Sharp, the Charleston phenom with a knack for the clutch, continues his rise on the national scene. Last night, he proved why, scoring 35 points to propel Austin Peay (19-14) to a thrilling overtime victory over North Florida (16-17) in the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament. ...
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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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Owens leads Charleston to 14th straight district title (2/25/24)In a district tournament with three 20+ win teams, it was two teams with sub-.500 records who played for the title. The Charleston Blue Jays defeated the hosting Notre Dame Bulldogs 71-65 to win the Class 3 District 2 championship on Saturday, Feb. 24, at Notre Dame Regional High School in Cape Girardeau. The two teams have met four times this season, with Charleston winning three times...
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Charleston ends season, eyes improvement for next year (2/20/24)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Despite falling to South Pemiscot 54-22 in the opening round of the MSHSAA Class 2, District 1 Tournament, Charleston wrapped up its season with a strong sense of accomplishment. The Lady Jays (2-23) faced significant challenges this year, having lost more than 95 percent of their scoring, rebounding, and ball-handling talent from the previous season...
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Rivalry Renewed: Mules beat Charleston in postseason tuneup (2/16/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules basketball squad continues to battle through their tough stretch as they get closer to the district tournament. The Mules went head-to-head with the Charleston Blue Jays on Thursday at Poplar Bluff High Gymnasium in a SEMO conference matchup. With three regular-season games remaining, the Mules looked to keep their winning momentum going into senior night...
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Marquel Murray scores 19 as Tigers ground Blue Jays on the road (2/14/24)Marquel Murray scored 19 points to lead Cape Central to a 75-58 road win against Charleston on Tuesday, Feb. 13, in Charleston, Mo. Murray, a sophomore, has consistently led the Tigers in scoring and continues to improve. "I think he gets better," Cape Central head coach Drew Church said. ...
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Charleston wins at Portageville, Oran downs Scott County Central (2/13/24)Charleston displayed a powerful combination of speed, athleticism and toughness, winning 65-42 at Portageville on Friday, Feb. 9. “At this point in the season, we’re just looking for our guys to play 32 minutes of good basketball,” said Charleston coach Jamarcus Williams. “That’s what it going to take and that’s what we got. We’re also starting to get some other guys to score more consistently. That’s always a good thing.”...
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Inside “District of Death,” challenging road to Class 3 District 2 boys title (2/12/24)One of the most anticipated parts of every preseason for local schools, players and fans is the release of MSHSAA’s class and district assignments. It gives you a great representation of what to expect in the postseason, giving out the teams, location and your paths to a district and state title...
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Charleston can’t overcome Principia’s size, falls 73-58 (2/7/24)CHARLESTON, Mo. — Principia, ranked No. 6 in Class 4, proved too strong for Charleston in the 6th Man Shootout on Saturday. While the Blue Jays (11-12) displayed heart and hustle, the Panthers (15-5) size and skills ultimately overwhelmed them in the 73-58 loss...
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Dominant finish fuels Jackson to fifth straight win (1/31/24)CHARLESTON, Mo. — Jackson used a 10-0 run at the start of the fourth quarter to put away Charleston 52-40 on Tuesday, remaining undefeated in SEMO Conference play. The game was nip-and-tuck throughout with the Bluejays holding the ball for the last shot of the third quarter, trailing just 35-33...
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Oak Ridge girls basketball wins record 11th game (1/25/24)
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SCC crushes East Prairie, Oak Ridge rolls Charleston (1/25/24)BENTON, Mo. — It was all Scott County Central in a 76-13 win over East Prairie in the consolation bracket of the 2024 Scott-Mississippi Conference Tournament at Kelly High School on Wednesday, Jan. 23. Depth proved the ultimate weapon for the sixth-seeded Bravettes (7-8) as freshman Laney Glueck ignited the offense with a career-high 17 points, post player Nikki Adams dominated the paint with 16 points, and Ellie Britt capped off the scoring barrage with a personal best of 11 points...
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Scott-Mississippi semifinals set as Kelly, Scott City, Delta and Chaffee advance (1/22/24)BENTON, Mo. — Jada Griggs swished her way into Kelly High School history, draining the 1,000th point of her career during a 79-9 trouncing of East Prairie in the opening round of the Scott-Mississippi Conference Tournament on Saturday. The No. 2 seeded Lady Hawks (9-6) overwhelmed the No. 7 seeded Lady Eagles (3-11) with the statement win that showcased their title aspirations...
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Cardinals trade local product Naile to Korean League's KIA Tigers (1/19/24)The St. Louis Cardinals have traded Charleston native James Naile to the KIA Tigers of the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) in a move that benefits both parties. The Cardinals received $250,000 in cash considerations for the 30-year-old pitcher, while Naile secured the strongest contract of his career to date...
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Kennett girls overwhelm Charleston for triple digit victory (1/12/24)The Kennett girls basketball team flattened Charleston in a 101-7 victory on the Lady Indians' home court Thursday, Jan. 11. Kennett, now 12-3, increased the team's average points per game to more than 64, which is a nearly 20-point increase on offense from last season. The explosive showing Thursday speaks for itself, but the Lady Indians have improved on the defensive side as well...
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Jones’ 43 points, and 18 rebounds power NMCC past Charleston (1/11/24)NEW MADRID, Mo. – New Madrid County Central’s Jadis Jones scored 43 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in a 76-63 win over rival Charleston at home Tuesday night. The Class 3, No. 1 ranked Eagles (12-1) took advantage of numerous turnovers by the Class 3, No. 8 Blue Jays (8-7) in the first half to build a 36-25 halftime lead, with Jones scoring 18. ...
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No stopping Sikeston as Bulldogs feast on Blue Jays (1/9/24)SIKESTON — Another box was checked and another hurdle was cleared as Sikeston dismantled Charleston 89-43 at the Field House on Friday, Jan. 5. The Bulldogs (12-0) victory ends a four-game drought against the Blue Jays (8-6), lifting a weight from the shoulders of both players and fans...
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Charleston beats Kelly for the second time in two weeks (1/5/24)BENTON, Mo. — Unleashing a full-court man-to-man defense, Charleston drowned Kelly in turnovers and secured a 62-52 win at KHS on Tuesday, Jan. 2. Solidifying their district dominance, the Blue Jays (8-4) forced 16 turnovers and edged the Hawks (10-2) for the second time in two weeks. However, with a possible playoff matchup looming down the road, this heated rivalry might just be getting started...
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2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament: Top performers from each team (12/31/23)After four days (Dec. 26-30), 26 games, and 40 hours of listening to fans at the Show Me Center scream, "Get the rebound!" and "That's a foul!" the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament is now in the books. Cape Central has once again claimed the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament championship by defeating Jackson. ...
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2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament: Notre Dame locks downs Charleston, claims third (12/31/23)Fighting to prove why it earned the No. 4 seed in the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament, Notre Dame rallied from an early deficit to claim a 50-37 victory over the Charleston Blue Jays in the third-place game. Avenging two earlier losses to the Blue Jays by an average of 15 points per game, Notre Dame did well to lock Charleston down defensively and grab a big revenge win on the Show Me Center hardwood...
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2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament: Jackson rallies, claws past Charleston in semifinal thriller (12/29/23)Falling into an early lead, Jackson’s hopes at a Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament championship hit a harsh chord with a 12-point deficit in the second quarter. But with an unparalleled momentum swing between the second and third quarters, Jackson rallied to a 63-58 win over the Charleston Blue Jays to advance to the championship game for the third consecutive year...
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COLUMN: The Festivus finals of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament (12/28/23)There's a theme connecting the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament championship game, as well as the third-place and fifth-place games. Revenge.
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2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament: Owens sends Charleston to semifinals with big offensive performance (12/28/23)The Charleston Blue Jays clinched their spot in the 2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament semifinals with a 67-52 win over the Kelly Hawks on Wednesday. Once again the Kelly attack was ignited early by Ross Peters who knocked down three threes in the opening frame as the Hawks raced out to a quick 10-3 lead in the first quarter...
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2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament: Charleston routs Advance in opening round (12/26/23)The No. 3 Charleston Blue Jays led wire-to-wire as they defeated the No. 14 Advance Hornets 90-57 in the opening round of the 2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament. From the tip, the Blue Jays used their size advantage to control the boards as they jumped out to a 22-11 lead after the first quarter...