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Charleston uses takeaways and transition to top Kelly (1/8/25)CHARLESTON, Mo. — Charleston's relentless pace and efficient transition offense overwhelmed Kelly in a 95-65 victory on Tuesday, Jan. 7. The Bluejays' (6-6) speed, paired with their ability to capitalize on turnovers and fast-break opportunities, proved to be the deciding factor as they extended their dominance over the Hawks (1-8) to 12-0 since 2011...
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Bluejays lack experience, but have a tough match-up with senior post (12/19/24)Of the 12 Bluejay athletes that comprise the Charleston High School varsity boy’s basketball roster, only three of them are seniors.
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Oak Ridge girls rally early, fly past Charleston in Wednesday night road rout (12/12/24)Oak Ridge girls dominate Charleston with a 62-25 victory, led by standout performances from seniors Reagan Howe and Madyson Ruehling. The win marks their second consecutive road triumph.
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Cape Central outlasts Charleston in conference tournament opener (12/11/24)SIKESTON — In a game that could have easily swung the other way, Cape Central narrowly escaped an upset by Charleston, clinching a victory in the opening round of the SEMO Conference Tournament on Monday, Dec. 9. The seventh-seeded Blue Jays (1-3) were a constant threat, but ultimately it was the second-seeded Tigers’ (3-1) transition offense and ability to capitalize on clutch runs that secured the 62-56 win. ...
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Kennett rallies past Charleston in SEMO consolation bracket (12/11/24)SIKESTON — Charleston had Kennett on the ropes, but the second half told a different story. Fueled by an unrelenting will to win, the ninth-seeded Indians (2-3) roared back to claim a dramatic 77-74 win over the seventh-seeded Blue Jays (1-4) in the consolation bracket of the SEMO Conference Tournament at the Field House on Tuesday, Dec. 10. ...
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Young Bluejays look to grow vs. experienced Bulldogs (12/6/24)The Notre Dame boy’s basketball squad opened its regular season on Tuesday riding several seniors to a resounding 66-28 victory over Fredericktown. That won’t be a luxury for Charleston, as it hosts the Bulldogs tonight at 7:30 p.m. The Bluejays (0-2) feature three sophomores (Treshaun Schandon, De’Marion Lane, and Shilyn Henderson) and a freshman (Da’Kyrious Williams) in their starting lineup, along with senior post Deshaun Henderson.
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Experience, late free throws lift Bearcats past Bluejays 62-54 (12/4/24)DEXTER – The Dexter High School boy’s basketball squad started three returning players in its season-opening game against Charleston on Tuesday at the Bearcat Event Center.
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Early struggles won’t derail Blue Jays playoff hopes (12/3/24)Uncertainty looms large over the Charleston boys’ basketball team as it tips off the season. While the program’s storied past promises hope, the present reality is a team in flux. “We are a younger team,” said Charleston coach Jamarcus Williams. “I will have several freshmen and sophomores on the floor. ...
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Charleston Lady Blue Jays a work in progress (12/3/24)After a series of lean years, the Charleston girls’ basketball is hoping to turn the tide. With a solid core of returning players and a few promising but untested players, the Lady Blue Jays aim to rekindle the winning tradition that once defined the program...
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Blue Jays' struggles highlight areas for growth in season opener (12/2/24)NEW MADRID, MO. — Charleston, a young and inexperienced team, had a tough night at the office versus Marion in the Riverbend Classic at New Madrid County Central High School on Friday, Nov. 29. The physical disparity was evident from the tip-off, as the Patriots (4-1) towered over their counterparts, showcasing a level of athleticism and physicality that the Blue Jays (0-1) struggled to match...
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2024 TOP 10: St. Vincent ends season in semifinal, Jackson goes out on top (12/2/24)St. Vincent's playoff run ends in the state semifinals, while Jackson tops the Semoball 2024 football rankings. Discover the top 10 teams and standout players of the season.
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Word, Jennings lead NMCC to rout of Charleston (12/2/24)NEW MADRID, Mo. — Fueled by a combined 45 points from Meeya Word and Da'Lisa Jennings, New Madrid County Central cruised to a 73-30 victory over Charleston in the Riverbend Classic at New Madrid County Central on Saturday, Nov. 30. The Lady Eagles (1-0) showcased their potential in a commanding season opener win over the Lady Blue Jays (0-2), led by Word, a senior, and Jennings, a freshman, who scored 24 and 21 points, respectively...
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All-SEMO Conference football teams released (11/27/24)SEMO NORTH FIRST TEAM OFFENSE QB — Brett Drye, Farmington, sr., 6-1, 180; QB — Jay Edmundson, Poplar Bluff, sr., 6-0, 178; RB — Keyshawn Boyd, Cape Central, jr., 6-0, 190; RB — Jaylon Hampton, Jackson, soph., 5-7, 165; RB — Zai’Aire Thomas, Cape Central, sr., 5-6, 165; WR — Hunter Clifford, Poplar Bluff, sr., 6-1, 166; WR — Kai Crowe, Jackson, sr. ...
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Blue Jays battle to the end, fall in overtime (11/18/24)CRYSTAL CITY, Mo. — In a dramatic semifinal clash in the MSHSAA Class 1, District 1 Tournament, Charleston faced a heart-wrenching 36-34 defeat at Crystal City on Friday, Nov. 15. The contest was a whirlwind of emotions, culminating in an overtime showdown that left the Blue Jays (7-4, 4-1 SEMO South) just shy of victory...
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Flea Flickers to Fumbles: Charleston dominates district quarterfinal against Chaffee (11/9/24)CHARLESTON, Mo. — In a game that started with a sleepy first half, Charleston awoke with a vengeance, unleashing a rapid-fire scoring spree to secure a 50-16 grilling of Chaffee in the Class 1, District 1 Quarterfinal at John H. Marshall Field on Friday, Nov. 8...
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State-Bound Blue Jay: Logan’s effort rewarded (11/6/24)IRONTON, Mo. — Charleston’s Brown Logan has punched his ticket to the MSHSAA Class 2 State Meet, set to take place at Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia, Missouri on Saturday, Nov. 9. “It was a surreal feeling,” Logan said. “It took a second to set in that all the hard work over the last four years had finally paid off, but once it did I felt ecstatic.”...
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WEEK 11 TOP 10: Poplar Bluff keeps winning; Caruthersville, East Prairie to mark major clash (11/4/24)Poplar Bluff surges with a key win, setting the stage for a major clash between Caruthersville and East Prairie in the postseason. Discover who's climbing the Semoball Area Football Power Rankings.
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From the Jaws of Defeat: Naile's miraculous KBO comeback crowns Kia Tigers (10/31/24)After a wicked twist of fate threatened to end his season, James Naile emerged from the shadows of uncertainty to lead the Kia Tigers to an unforgettable victory in the 2024 KBO Korean Series. The Charleston native faced a career-defining moment when a line drive struck him in the face during a game against the NC Dinos on Aug. ...
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WEEK 10 TOP 10: Jackson clobbers Festus, Poplar Bluff knocks off Hawks (10/28/24)Get ready for postseason high school football in Southeast Missouri as Jackson holds the top spot after a dominant win over Festus. Discover the final regular season top 10 rankings and key matchups.
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Betts breaks loose as Charleston rolls Sikeston (10/26/24)CHARLESTON, Mo. — Bernard Betts was simply unstoppable in Charleston’s 32-14 win against Sikeston at John H. Marshall Field on Friday, Oct. 25. Betts finished the day with a ridiculous 238 rushing yards and four touchdowns on just 11 carries, eclipsing the 1,000 all-purpose yards mark for the season and propelling the Blue Jays (6-3, 4-1 SEMO South) to a dominant win over the Bulldogs (3-6, 0-4 SEMO North) in each squad’s regular-season finale...
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WEEK 9 TOP 10: East Prairie wins decisively, Poplar Bluff returns (10/21/24)East Prairie dominates Charleston, climbing rankings as Poplar Bluff reclaims a spot. Jackson and St. Vincent hold top positions in Southeast Missouri's Week 9 football power rankings.
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WEEK 8 TOP 10: NMCC debuts, Scott City slides, East Prairie keeps climbing (10/14/24)Conference play winds down as local high school football teams jostle for top spots. Jackson reclaims No. 1, East Prairie climbs to a record high, and NMCC enters the top 10 in the Semoball rankings.