Soccer

The Mules Booster Club has named Olivia Thetford and Alex Bedell of Poplar Bluff High School the October Athletes of the Month. The award is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. Bedell, a senior soccer player, scored 14 goals with 11 assists for the season. ...

Two years of waiting. Then, the cage door swung open, and Tristan Wiggins exploded onto the pitch. Recently recognized as a Class 3 All-State Honorable Mention by the Missouri High School Soccer Coaches Association, the senior forward from Sikeston reclaimed his territory with a combination of searing speed, pinpoint passing, and clinical finishing, leaving his mark on every game...

FARMINGTON, Mo. — Sikeston saw its season come to a close with a 3-1 defeat at Farmington in the semifinals of the MSHSAA Class 4, District 1 Tournament on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Despite the loss, the Bulldogs (14-7-1) can take pride in a season that saw them overcome challenges and consistently perform at a high level, culminating in their most successful campaign in more than a decade. ...

Notre Dame's soccer season ended with a 2-0 shutout loss to Farmington in the Class 3 District 1 final on Thursday night. Despite a rocky start, the Bulldogs clawed their way back to reach their 10th consecutive district final.

A promising soccer season for Perryville ended in disappointment in the semifinal round of the Class 2 District 1 tournament. The top-seeded Pirates narrowly fell to the Bayless Bronchos 3-2 in overtime on Thursday, Nov. 7, in Affton. Bayless will face the winner of the St. Pius vs. Lutheran South match in the district championship on Saturday, Nov. 9...

The Jackson Indians boys soccer team fell 3-2 to the Kirkwood Pioneers in the quarterfinal of the Class 4 District 1 tournament on Tuesday at Oakville High School in St. Louis. On a sloppy, wet pitch, both teams struggled to control the ball, but the Indians struck first with a goal from Blake Cain in the 10th minute to take a 1-0 lead. Kirkwood would tie just four minutes later and take a 2-1 lead shortly after before Jackson’s Kamden Bass found the back of the net for a 2-2 tie at the half...

FARMINGTON, Mo. — Sikeston kicked off its playoff campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Cape Central in the opening round of the MSHSAA Class 4, District 1 Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 2. The Bulldogs (14-6-1), led by multiple standout performances, capitalized on key moments to secure the victory over the Tigers (10-9-0)...

SIKESTON — Sikeston closed out its home season with a ruthless 8-0 demolition of Fredericktown at Bill Lawson Memorial Field on Monday, Oct. 28.  The Bulldogs (12-6-1) dominated from the opening whistle, overwhelming their opponents with relentless pressure and clinical finishing. The Blackcats (5-13-0)  struggled to contain the onslaught, as the mercy rule was invoked early in the second half, highlighting the sheer dominance of the home side...

If the District 1 high school boys soccer world needed reminders that Jackson’s offense can flip a switch, Tuesday night provided further evidence. In a match featuring a pair of ascending programs, five different Indians tallied goals to cap off the regular season with a 6-0 shutout win over rival Notre Dame on Tuesday, Oct. 29...

The Poplar Bluff Mules boys soccer team ended the regular season with a bang Monday night when the Mules shut out North County 8-0. More than that, senior Alex Bedell scored three goals to record the hat trick for the Mules (12-7-1), while Landen Deaton also had a pair of goals...

SIKESTON — On a night dedicated to celebrating their contributions, Sikeston’s seniors delivered an unforgettable performance, coasting to an 8-0 win against Hillsboro at Bill Lawson Memorial Field on Thursday, Oct. 24. The Bulldogs’ victory over the Hawks (3-19-0) was more than just a win; it was a statement of how far the team has come. Matching last season’s win total,...

Perryville junior goalkeeper and captain Waylon Huber loves the thrill of defending penalty kicks. He stands on his toes in anticipation, eyeing the opposing striker with heightened focus. As his nerves rapidly rise, he can feel his heart pound and push through the number zero printed on the center of his baby blue kit...

SIKESTON — In a match that epitomized the unpredictability and drama of high school soccer, Sikeston fell to Notre Dame in a 2-1 double-overtime thriller at the Bill Lawson Memorial Field on Monday, Oct. 17. Despite creating numerous opportunities, Sikeston's (10-6-1) inability to capitalize on chances ultimately led to the loss...

ST. LOUIS — The Poplar Bluff Lady Mules tennis team saw its season end in the Class 2 state quarterfinals on Monday with a 5-0 loss to MICDS. “Our girls played solid tennis today but came up short,” Poplar Bluff coach Michelle Massey said. “Many of their games went to deuce, which shows our girls hung in there. I’m proud of their season and how they stayed strong all season.”...

Kennett soccer wins 1-0 over Westwood Baptist on Senior Night, with sophomore Jaden Ramirez scoring the decisive goal.

SEMO women's soccer secured its first win of the season thanks to Emily Baker's dramatic last-second goal to knock off SIUE 2-1 on Thursday night. Coach Heather Nelson praises the team's resilience amid injuries and setbacks.

The Perryville Pirates secured a decisive 4-0 victory over the DeSoto Dragons on Thursday. The Pirates not only improved their record to 11-5 but also clinched the JCAA championship for the 12th time in 13 seasons. Treyton Barnett was the standout player in the match against the Dragons, scoring all four goals for the Pirates. His first goal came with 16:16 left in the first half, setting the tone for the rest of the game...

The Poplar Bluff Mules boys soccer team knocked off the Saxony Lutheran Crusaders of Jackson 2-0 Tuesday at Mules Stadium. The well-known sayings, “Good things come to those who wait,” and “Patience is a virtue,” applied to this game, in which the Mules broke a 0-0 tie with a goal from Landen Deaton with 2:20 remaining in the game...

The Perryville soccer team celebrated their seniors and got their revenge over Saxony Lutheran in a 3-0 win on Thursday, Oct. 10, in Perryville. Treyton Barnett once again scored two goals for the Pirates, adding to his season total of 17. "Treyton has grown as a player," Perryville coach Jerry Fulton said. ...

The Jackson Indians soccer team defeated the Cape Central Tigers 4-0 on Wednesday at Jackson Junior High School. The Indians were led by senior Blake Cain who scored the first three goals for Jackson. In the game's first minute, Dylan Craig broke away down the left side and slotted a pass to Cain who finished it at the net...

Perryville has preserved its perfect home streak with a 5-1 win over Sikeston on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Tuesday was the first of a crucial four-game homestand for the Pirates, leading up to their regular season finale at Cape Central. Such a stretch bodes well for the Pirates (9-5), who are 4-0 at home...

While it’s been an up and down season for head coach Matt Vollink and his Notre Dame Bulldogs, the month of October has treated the reigning District 1 runners-up quite well. Notre Dame put on a clinic behind four first-half goals to seal a 4-0 home win over Poplar Bluff in a frenzied district clash on a chilly Tuesday night at Notre Dame High School...

It was definitely a good day for the Poplar Bluff Mules and Lady Mules sports teams on Monday as all four varsity teams in action on Monday — softball, volleyball, girls tennis and boys soccer — picked up wins. The Lady Mules softball team shut out Kelly 3-0 at Strenfel Field, while the volleyball team picked up a 25-13, 16-25, 16-25, 25-14, 15-8 win at the Poplar Bluff High School gym. ...

In a battle between two District 1 big guns, Jackson boys soccer used a five-goal second half to salvage a dominant 7-1 win over Sikeston on Monday night in a physical, rip-roaring battle against the two-loss Bulldogs. Along with junior Dylan Strothmann, who was one goal short of a hat trick, five different Indians got on the scoresheet in the frenetic triumph as the home squad simply overpowered the Sikeston side on the offensive front...

The Jackson boys soccer team rebounded from their home opening loss to Lindbergh on Monday by sinking the Perryville Pirates 5-1 on Senior Night Thursday in Jackson, Mo. "You can tell we were a little fired up from Monday's game. We didn't feel like we played real well on Monday and I thought our boys responded really well," Jackson head coach Zack Walton said. "I thought our seniors stepped up and played well tonight."...

It was a night of celebration and triumph for the Poplar Bluff Lady Mules volleyball team — and not just because the Lady Mules secured a hard-fought victory over Kennett. Thursday’s 25-17, 25-15, 29-27 win over the Kennett Lady Indians also saw senior setter Kyra Mizell reach the milestone of 1,000 career assists...

Not all winning streaks last forever. Saxony Lutheran boys’ soccer learned that the hard way on Monday when they welcomed fellow District 1 heavyweight Sikeston to town. The Crusaders were riding high entering the game, fresh off a historic 3-2 comeback victory over rival Notre Dame and racing to a flawless 4-0 record on the season...

As rain clouds filled the sky over the Jackson High School soccer field late in regulation, the Indians had an opportunity to strike on the offensive front. Instead, Lindbergh used a goal in each half and stifling defensive play to deny Jackson a home win in an action-packed non-conference match on Monday, Sept. 23...

The Perryville boys' soccer team remains undefeated at home with a 5-1 win over Hillsboro on Thursday, Sept. 19, in Perryville, Mo. The Pirates have won seven of their last eight matches to improve to 8-3 on the season and undefeated in Jefferson County Athletic Association Conference play...

SIKESTON — Eight long years. Nearly a decade of frustration. That’s how long it had been since Sikeston tasted victory over Cape Central on the pitch, but that drought ended on Tuesday, Sep. 17 with a decisive 3-0 win at Bill Lawson Memorial Field...

Loud yells and a rush of cheers could be heard coming from the visitors’ sideline. Nearly 15 years since Saxony Lutheran and Notre Dame first met on the soccer field, the Crusaders were finally celebrating once the final horn sounded — an exercise in extreme catharsis...

The Waynesville Tigers came into Poplar Bluff on a rainy night and left with a 1-0 victory over the Mules in varsity boys’ soccer on Thursday. The remnants of Hurricane Francine made conditions miserable for athletes and fans alike, with heavy rain and blustery winds that made 67 degrees feel much colder...

The Perryville boys' soccer team won a game on Tuesday. And for once, it wasn't against Notre Dame. Sparked by Treyton Barnett's hat trick, the Pirates routed the Windsor Owls 5-1 on Sept. 10, in Perryville, Mo., to improve to 3-2 on the season. "Treyton's a very good player," Perryville head coach Jerry Fulton said, "always puts up numbers up top since he's been here. Now that he's a junior, we hopefully get a little more."...

Saxony Lutheran boys’ soccer was at its fluent best on Tuesday evening and head coach Chris Crawford was more than satisfied. Anchored by two-goal performances from Nick Chambless and Weston Jeter, the Crusaders pressed their offensive attack all game to salvage a dominant 5-0 victory over Fredericktown Tuesday, Sept. 10 at Saxony Lutheran High School...

SIKESTON — A 7-2 victory over Marion (Ill.) in its home opener at Bill Lawson Memorial Field on Wednesday has Sikeston off to its best start in more than a decade.  At 3-0-1, the Bulldogs are making a strong case as title contenders and looking like a team to be feared...

Cape Central's freshman Dylan Voshage clinched a nail-biting 5-3 penalty shootout win over Notre Dame after a 1-1 draw in regulation at Soccerfest.

The Poplar Bluff Mules continue their hot start to the 2024 boys' soccer season with a tight 1-0 win over the Perryville Pirates to begin Notre Dame Soccerfest on Thursday, Sept. 5, at Notre Dame High School in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Poplar Bluff finished last season 15-6-1, its first winning season since going 14-11 in 2015. The Mules are 3-0 and looks like they could be a formidable team once again...

As Kennett's soccer team gears up for its second year, head coach Jeremy Westerfield emphasizes perseverance and teamwork.

The Eagle Ridge Christian boys' soccer team showcased a commanding performance against Mississippi Valley Christian (Alton, Illinois), securing a decisive 8-0 home victory on Friday, Aug. 30. Eagle Ridge captain Caleb Margrabe was the undisputed star of the match, contributing an astounding five goals and two assists. Margrabe's leadership on the field was evident as he orchestrated the team's offensive strategy, consistently finding the back of the net and setting up his teammates for success...

The Poplar Bluff Mules football team will face a stiff challenge when district play starts in November. The Missouri State High School Activities Association released district assignments for all fall sports except for cross country on Friday — and the Mules learned they will be joined in Class 5 District 1 by not only two-time defending district champion Cape Central, but also by defending Class 5 state champion Cardinal Ritter...

SIKESTON — With a talented roster and drive to succeed, Sikeston aims to kick its game up a notch in 2024.  The Bulldogs are coming off their best season since 2016, and it’s clear they’re poised to take another step forward. But the question is, can the Bulldogs make a championship run?...

The Poplar Bluff Mules soccer team is prepared to hit the field once more after having just finished one of the most successful seasons they have produced in recent years. Last season, the Mules finished the season with a 15-6 record and had a hard-fought battle against the Farmington Knights before falling 2-1 in the second round of the Class 3 District 1 Tournament. ...

KENNETT, Mo. - Kennett Indian soccer enters its second season ever after head coach Jeremy Westerfield helped start the program last fall. Westerfield said he was even more excited for this season after having a consistent summer of training with his athletes...

For the first time since Maddie Brune in 2016, a Saxony Lutheran girls soccer player took home the Girls Soccer Semoball Award. Camille Richey brought the hardware back to Saxony Lutheran High School as the junior was named the 2024 award winner at the 14th annual Semoball Awards on July 12 at La Croix Church in Cape Girardeau...

One of the greatest goal-scoring talents in Southeast Missouri, the spectacular Bryce Sides capped off his prep career in style with a Boys Soccer Player of the Year win in last week’s 2024 Semoball Awards. Part of a Notre Dame squad that has far and wide established a reputation of being one of the top teams in Southeast Missouri, Sides became the de facto leader in goals for a tough Bulldog squad...

St. Louis City’s MLS NEXT Pro affiliate, St. Louis CITY2 (11-3-2), stands on top of the Western Conference with three months to go into the regular season. However, for former Notre Dame Bulldog Nolan McGuire, the next few matches will be his last, as he is going to collegiate soccer career at DePaul when the Blue Demons begin their preseason in August...

The MLS season has been one of struggle and turmoil for St. Louis City. However, their MLS NEXT Pro affiliate, St. Louis CITY2 (11-3-2), stands on top of the Western Conference table after defeating LAFC2 4-3 at CITYPARK on Saturday, July 6, in St. Louis...

SIKESTON — The Sikeston girls’ soccer team celebrated a resurgent season, finishing 12-12 and achieving a .500 record or better for the first time since 2015. This impressive turnaround was further highlighted by several players earning prestigious postseason honors...

Semoball Awards finalists for the spring sports categories were announced Thursday morning on a selection show broadcasted live on SEMO ESPN Radio and streamed on the Semoball.com Facebook page. Baseball Levi McKinnie, Chaffee Gabe Dirnberger, Oran Cooper Rhodes, Jackson...

It was a fantastic year for local soccer teams this spring. Among the teams that had an impressive year was the Cape Central Tigers. The Tigers entered the season coming off a 6-10 campaign in 2023, but in 2024 they were poised to improve. And improve they did, the Tigers finished 2nd in the Class 3 District 1 tournament and finished with a record of 13-6...