New Madrid Co. Central

Twin Rivers beats Malden 60-49 in the Lady Royals Christmas Classic opener, advancing to the winner's bracket.

BROSELEY — The Dexter Bearcats girls basketball team was in control from start to finish as the Bearcats took care of Greenville 57-19 in the first round of the Lady Royals Christmas Classic on Saturday. Dexter will take on Neelyville, who had the luxury of a first1round bye, at 6 p.m. on Monday...

SIKESTON — The Poplar Bluff boys basketball team turned it on in the second half of the consolation final at the SEMO Conference Tournament. The Mules did so by powering past New Madrid County Central 58-35 on Friday at the Sikeston Field House. Poplar Bluff ended up going 2-1 in the tournament after dropping the opening round to Notre Dame, then winning consolation contests over Dexter and NMCC...

Doniphan, Neelyville, Portageville and East Carter are the top four seeds at the Lady Royals Christmas Classic, which tips off next Saturday (Dec. 21) at Twin Rivers High School in Broseley. Top-seeded Doniphan and No. 2 Neelyville have first-round byes...

New Madrid County Central clinched their first win of the season, defeating Kennett 64-48 at the SEMO Conference tournament.

SIKESTON — Jackson fended off an upset bid from New Madrid County Central, weathering a late surge to survive and advance, 43-39, in the opening round of the SEMO Conference at the Field House on Monday, Dec. 9.  Deck leads Jackson past NMCC in hard-fought battle...

A new era of New Madrid County Central boys’ basketball tips off this season. The Eagles, who have soared to the pinnacle of Missouri high school basketball with back-to-back Class 3 state championships, now face the daunting task of maintaining their dominance without some of their most celebrated players in school history...

After a turbulent season cut short by dwindling numbers, the New Madrid County Central girls’ basketball team is ready to soar again, with a renewed focus on building a strong program and developing young talent. Last season’s abrupt end was a setback, but it has also served as a catalyst for change and growth...

NEW MADRID, MO. — In the midst of a roster overhaul, two-time defending state champion New Madrid County Central is essentially starting from scratch.  In their season opener at the Riverbend Classic, the Eagles (0-2) faced formidable opponents, Cuba (1-1) and West Memphis (4-2), resulting in two tough losses...

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...

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. ...

ST CHARLES, Mo. — A tenacious defender with a knack for getting to the rim, Jadis Jones has always been a step ahead of the competition, and his immediate impact on the Division I level at Lindenwood University has been undeniable. This week, the Ohio Valley Conference recognized his stellar debut by naming him Freshman of the Week, a promising start to what could be a stellar college career...

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. ...

NEW MADRID, Mo. — On a night dedicated to honoring its seniors, New Madrid County Central’s grizzled veterans refused to let their final home game end in disappointment, rallying from a late deficit to secure a thrilling 28-27 victory over Portageville on Thursday, Oct. 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.

Kennett Indians triumph over New Madrid County Central in SEMO Conference rematch, sweeping the Eagles in straight sets and extending their win streak to four games with a 14-11 record.

KENNETT, Mo. - Homecoming and class reunions were the key celebrations this weekend at Kennett High School, however New Madrid Central Eagles came to spoil the festivities. After three hours and 12 minutes of play, New Madrid beat Kennett 47-30 for their second win of the season...

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. ...

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...