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Chester girls basketball clinches the FSCB Holiday Classic consolation title by overcoming Kelly 61-55, led by Lexie Mott's 21 points. The victory capped a resilient tournament run for Chester.

In a Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament preview, the Scott City Rams defeated the Kelly Hawks 87-47 Tuesday, Dec. 17, in Scott City. The Rams’ home win breaks an eight-game losing streak against their rivals. The seniors made sure to avenge those loses in a big way...

Wrestling has always been one of those sports that has struggled with maintaining participants, and its overall health ebbed and flowed with the times. Jackson High School remains the standard in our area, always putting together full varsity lineups and sending a handful of wrestlers to the state tournament year after year. Its legacy stretches throughout the coaching ranks at Cape Central, as two of its head coaches in the 2020s were members of Jackson's 2015 team...

ORAN, Mo. — After a 30-point performance in the opening round of the 69th annual Oran Invitational Tournament, Ross Peters, the reigning Scott-Mississippi Conference Player of the Year, kept the scoring barrage going, dropping 33 points to lead Kelly to a 73-67 win over Advance in the consolation bracket on Thursday, Dec. 5...

Despite the loss of eight seniors, the Kelly boys’ basketball team is not shying away from setting ambitious goals for the upcoming season. With some returning building blocks and up-and-comers, the Hawks are eager to maintain their championship DNA while defending titles...

With the graduation of six key seniors, the Kelly girls’ basketball team faces a season of overhaul. The departure of these players, who accounted for nearly 90 percent of the team’s scoring, has left a significant void. Now, a core group of three returning seniors—Gwen Essner, Paige Klipfel, and Blaire Riley—will be tasked with leading a talented group of freshmen through a season of uncertainty and opportunity...

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. ...

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Kelly had a solid showing at the MSHSAA Class 2 State Meet at Gans Creek Cross Country Course on Saturday, Nov. 9, highlighted by senior Truman White’s All-State performance.  White’s 28th-place finish, clocking in at 17 minutes and 57.50 seconds, not only secured All-State honors but also shattered a 15-year drought, making him the first Kelly runner to earn this distinction since 2008 when Cody Kern and Tara Johnson achieved similar accolades...

COLUMBIA, Mo. — With a legacy of excellence, Kelly added another feather to its cap by winning the Missouri Cheerleading Coaches Association (MCCA) Class 2A Small Division state title for the second year in a row. This victory, achieved on Nov. 2 at the University of Missouri, marks the program's seventh state title and the sixth under the leadership of head coach Billy Hoskins...

NEW MADRID, Mo. — A month ago, Kelly was humbled by New Madrid County Central, but this past Friday, the Hawks (5-5, 1-3 SEMO Central) exacted revenge, delivering a knockout blow to the Eagles (4-6, 2-2 SEMO Central) with a 36-12 victory. “We faced some adversity, and we played through that and didn’t lose focus,” said Kelly coach Lance Powers. ...

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.

On what has been a disappointing 11th season of Kelly High School football, one player has emerged to make 2024 memorable. Senior wide receiver Grant Burleson finished the regular season leading the SEMO Conference with 728 yards and eight touchdowns. Not only that, he has also secured his place as the Hawks' all-time leading receiver...

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.

Looking to motivate his team going into the regular season finale, Kelly head coach Lance Powers promised his players a postgame celebration at McDonalds if they can keep their opponents scoreless. Such as the Grimace effect on the New York Mets, the Kelly Hawks were inspired by the lure of the Golden Arches and went on to defeat the Chaffee Red Devils 48-0 on Friday, Oct. 25, in Chaffee...

Catch the final week of Southeast Missouri's football season with Jackson vs. Festus at "The Pit". Discover key matchups as teams vie for district spots and conference titles. Don't miss the action!

Get ready for an action-packed Week 8 in Southeast Missouri football with thrilling North-South matchups. From Kelly's St. Louis showdown to Scott City's rivalry clash, find out which games are must-watch.

BENTON, Mo. — A lean, mean, winning machine. East Prairie proved again it is an elite squadron, dominating at Kelly and securing a 40-20 victory on Friday, Oct. 11. “I've continued to stress the importance of effort and physicality, and week after week, we're proving that we're improving in those areas,” said East Prairie coach Ian Penrod. “It was on full display throughout the game. We were dominant in all phases, from offense to defense to special teams.”...

Don't miss Week 7's thrilling Southeast Missouri high school football action as Scott City faces Charleston and Kelly takes on East Prairie. Discover which teams are poised for victory.

BENTON – As impressive as the Dexter High School football squad played in a thrilling 24-21 win over then-Class 3 No. 10-ranked Southern Boone on Sept. 29, that is how sloppy the Bearcats played in the opening quarter of their game at Kelly on Friday. However, in the end, Dexter (6-0, 3-0 SEMO Conference Central Division) dominated the Hawks over the final three quarters and won easily 48-8. “We found a way (to win),” third-year Bearcat coach Chad Jamerson said following the victory. “That is what these boys do. They find a way.”

BENTON, Mo. — Senior Night was a clear-cut success as Kelly soared to an 8-0 victory over Sikeston on Thursday, Oct. 3. This win not only marked a celebratory evening for the seniors but also underscored the Lady Hawks’ (14-8) longstanding dominance in a rivalry that has been decidedly one-sided, with Kelly securing 17 consecutive wins since 2009 and outscoring the Lady Bulldogs (2-16) 246-33 in that span...

Explore the top high school football stat leaders in the Semoball area through Week 5. Discover standout performances in passing, rushing, receiving, and defense across 18 local teams.

NEW MADRID, Mo. — New Madrid County Central clinched its first victory of the season with a commanding 47-14 win over Kelly on Saturday, Sep. 28.  The story of the game was not just the final score, but the collective effort and selflessness that drove the Eagles (1-4, 1-2 SEMO Central) to the triumph. ...

Get ready for a thrilling Week 6 in Southeast Missouri high school football as Cape Central hosts Jackson in a pivotal rivalry game. Can Cape Central end an eight-year losing streak?

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. ...

Statistical leaders from the Semoball coverage area through four games. Semoball.com covers 20 local high school football programs, 18 of which field varsity teams for the 2024 season. Schools included in these totals are Cape Central, Caruthersville, Chaffee, Charleston, Dexter, East Prairie, Hayti, Jackson, Kelly, Kennett, Malden, New Madrid County Central, Perryville, Poplar Bluff, Portageville, Scott City, Sikeston and St. Vincent...

Midseason football heats up in Southeast Missouri with Week 5's top matchups. Cape Central hosts St. Dominic for Homecoming, Jackson faces archrival Poplar Bluff, and St. Vincent battles Hayti. Don't miss the action.

BENTON, Mo. — Kelly added another memorable chapter to its season with a 13-5 comeback win over Twin Rivers on Tuesday, Sep. 24. In a game filled with dramatic twists and turns, the Lady Hawks’ (11-6) explosive fourth inning proved decisive in securing the victory against the Lady Royals (4-6), a Class 2, District 1 opponent...