Caruthersville falls to top-ranked Maplewood
(11/15/08)
By David Kvidahl ~ Special to Semoball.com St. Louis -- Caruthersville never stood a chance. A surprise entrant in the Class 2 quarterfinals, the Tigers were overmatched and outmuscled as Maplewood-Richmond Heights showed why it's the top-ranked team in the state with a 44-0 victory Saturday at Mehlville High School...
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NMCC preparing for Cardinal Ritter attack
(11/14/08)NEW MADRID -- Coming into Saturday afternoon's quarterfinal matchup with the Cardinal Ritter Lions on the gridiron, the New Madrid County Central Eagles are prepared for whatever they may encounter. The Eagles have seen just about every type of offense this season from the run-and-gun to the spread offense that few teams possess, but head coach Arlen Pixley believes Saturday's game will be more interesting than most...
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL | Individual statistics
(11/14/08) Offensive and defensive statistics through the state sectionals:
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL | Team scoring statistics (through sectionals)
(11/14/08) Team scoring statistics through the state sectionals:
Malden seniors turned tide after a 1-7 start
(11/12/08) By ROB TATE ~ DAR Sports Writer CARUTHERSVILLE -- Although the regular season might be forgettable for the Malden Green Wave outgoing seniors, the district and state playoff run will be an unforgettable memory for a team that really had to pull it together late... 
SHS program headed in the right direction
(11/12/08)SIKESTON -- As the Sikeston Bulldog football team walked off the field after a 27-26 loss to Farmington on Oct. 30, there weren't many smiles. But after reflection, the Bulldogs season shows how the program is heading in the right direction after several years of disappointing seasons... 
DHS athletes honored at fall sports banquet
(11/12/08)The fall sports season at Dexter High School was officially brought to an end Tuesday night with the annual Fall Sports Recognition Program held in the DHS auditorium. 
Offensive explosion
(11/11/08)STE. GENEVIEVE -- The New Madrid County Central Eagles (10-2) and the Ste. Genevieve Dragons (10-2) blistered the scoreboard and stat sheets with gargantuan offensive numbers in their Class 3 sectional round game at Ste. Genevieve on Monday night. But in a game where offense was the main attraction, a defensive stop proved to be the game winner...
SEMOBALL HIGH 5 RATINGS | High school football (after sectionals)
(11/11/08) 1. Jackson 2. New Madrid County Central 3. Sikeston 
New Madrid wins sectional game against Ste. Genevieve in offensive shoot-out
(11/11/08)The New Madrid County Central Eagles (10-2) and the Ste. Genevieve Dragons (10-2) blistered the scoreboard and stat sheets with gargantuan offensive numbers in their Class 3 sectional round game at Ste. Genevieve on Monday night.
Green Wave's "backwall" tries to stop Tigers
(11/09/08) By ROB TATE ~ DAR Sports Writer When Malden lost to Caruthersville back on Oct.17 in the first game of districts, it was highly likely at the time that it would have been the two teams' only meeting of the season. Considering the situation of the district, it looked like East Priairie would have no problem getting into the playoffs with its stellar running game and Caruthersville's win right off the bat... 
Differing styles to clash Monday night
(11/09/08)STE. GENEVIEVE -- The New Madrid County Central Eagles will face their toughest opponent on Monday evening in the sectional round of high school football playoffs. Quarterback Kory Faulkner and the Ste. Genevieve Dragons (10-1) bring a lot of offense to the table Monday night and the Eagle defense will have to step up their play to defend the spread offense that the Dragons rely upon... 
Malden turns tide: Wave wins rematch with Scott City
(11/06/08)By ROB TATE ~ DAR Sports Writer SCOTT CITY -- In sports, winning never gets old. But for the Malden Green Wave as of late, it's becoming all too routine after a season of more downs than ups. The Green Wave came away with its third straight win, 24-8 at Scott City, avenging a Week 1 loss that started the early season tailspin... 
Running wild: NMCC runs for 311 yards in 28-19 playoff win
(11/06/08)NEW MADRID -- The New Madrid County Central Eagles came into Wednesday evening's contest with the Potosi Trojans seeking revenge of an earlier loss, 28-18, to Potosi in week three of the 2008 season. The scoreboard at the end of the regional round of the playoffs Wednesday evening was almost an exact replica to week three, but this time the Eagles found themselves on the victorious end of things winning by a final score of 28-19...
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL | State poll (end of regular season)
(11/05/08) The state rankings for Missouri high school football voted on by a 12-person panel of sportswriters and broadcasters.
High 5 ratings | FOOTBALL (End of regular season)
(11/05/08) 1. Jackson 2. New Madrid County 3. Sikeston 
Prep football: NMCC looking for revenge
(11/05/08)NEW MADRID -- A good thing about playing a team twice in the same season is that you know what to expect the second time around. The New Madrid County Central Eagles (8-2) saw the Potosi Trojans (8-2) in week three of the 2008 season and will be hosting them again in the first round of the Class 3 playoffs tonight at 7 p.m...
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL | Individual statistics (after regular season)
(11/05/08) Offensive and defensive leaders for Southeast Missouri:
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL | Team scoring statistics
(11/04/08) Offensive averages, defensive scoring averages and average differential for the 17 area schools: 
Farmington slips by SHS
(10/31/08)FARMINGTON -- The Sikeston Bulldogs football team's season ended in a barn burner, as they fell to the Knights of Farmington 27-26 Thursday night in Farmington. The Bulldogs (5-5) came into Farmington fired up and ready to play. Sikeston's defense was able to stop the Knights offensive juggernaut for three-and-outs on their first two offensive possessions. The Bulldog offense was able to move the ball early and gain some first downs but were eventually forced to punt by the Knight's defense... 
NMCC knocks off Perryville for third-straight district title
(10/31/08)NEW MADRID -- Defense wins championships. That was exactly the case for the New Madrid County Central Eagles on Thursday night as they rolled their way past the Perryville Pirates to claim their third straight Class 3, District 1 championship at New Madrid County Central High School...
Chaffee blows out Portageville, 43-0
(10/31/08) CHAFFEE -- The Chaffee football team wrapped up its season with a lopsided 43-0 victory over Portageville on Thursday. The Red Devils moved to 5-5, the second straight year they finished at .500 or better. Chaffee jumped on the Bulldogs early, scoring 23 points in the opening quarter...
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL | Statistics (after Week 9)
(10/30/08) SCORING RUSHING PASSING RECEIVING TACKLES SACKS FUMBLE RECOVERIES INTERCEPTIONS... 
Playoff spot on line for Poplar Bluff-West Plains winner
(10/29/08)By BRIAN ROSENER ~ DAR Sports Editor C.J. Council and the Sikeston Bulldogs may have awoken a sleeping beast just in time for Halloween. After Council's interception return for a game-winning touchdown Friday night, Poplar Bluff coach Shane Kearbey saw it...
Semoball High 5 Ratings: FOOTBALL (after Week 9)
(10/29/08) 1. Jackson 2. New Madrid County 3. Sikeston
Sikeston seeking district title Thursday
(10/29/08) SIKESTON -- The Sikeston Bulldog football team will look to claim their first district title in 13 years and their first conference title in 10 years when they take on the talented Farmington Knights Thursday in Farmington. The Bulldogs (5-4) have a shot at those titles because they were able to defeat district foe Poplar Bluff last Friday. It was Sikeston first victory over the Mules in six years...
Sikeston freshmen rout Perryville, 44-0
(10/29/08) sd_sports@yahoo.com SIKESTON -- The 9th grade football program ended their season on Monday evening by defeating the visiting Perryville Pirates 44-0 at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. The game was controlled by Sikeston from the opening kickoff as they scored just moments into the game...
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL | State poll (after Week 9)
(10/29/08) The state rankings for Missouri high school football voted on by a 12-person panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. 
Bearcats misplay shot at making playoffs
(10/26/08)PERRYVILLE -- It would have been hard enough for the Dexter Bearcats to beat the Perryville Pirates if they had played a perfect game. But to spot the Pirates five fumbles, three sacks, an interception and over 100 yards in penalties was just asking too much... 
'Tremendous': SHS wins on C.J. Council interception return
(10/26/08)SIKESTON -- Turnovers can win or lose football games. C.J. Council's fourth quarter interception did both. With the score tied at 28 and only three seconds remaining in regulation, the Poplar Bluff Mules (4-5) opted to line up on their own 25-yard line and take one last shot at a score instead of running out the clock and trying their luck in overtime... 
Eagles hold off pesky Tigers
(10/26/08)EAST PRAIRIE -- The East Prairie Eagles football team was able to hold on against the Tigers of Caruthersville to win 22-15 Friday night in East Prairie. The Eagles (6-3) came out strong in the first quarter, striking for touchdowns on their first two possessions with runs by Jordan Jarrett. The Tigers (2-7) also showed their ability to move the ball early on with 45-yard bomb from quarterback David Shaw to Jovon Hagerman... 
Still kickin' it: Josh Thompson pulls double duty at Poplar Bluff
(10/24/08)By ROB TATE ~ DAR Sports Writer Ever since his brother Nathan played for Poplar Bluff back in the 90s, Josh Thompson wanted to do the same thing. In 1998, Nathan's senior year, the Mules lost in districts to Jackson. Seeing his brother upset about the loss is what triggered the fire inside of Josh to be the great soccer player that he is today. He knew from an early age that he wanted to be the leader of the Mules when he got older...
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL | Defensive statistics (after Week 8)
(10/24/08) Leading high school players in tackles, sacks, fumble recoveries and interceptions: 
Early scores key for Poplar Bluff against Sikeston
(10/23/08)By BRIAN ROSENER ~ Sports Editor If the Poplar Bluff Mules want to finish their season strong, they'll need better starts in the two remaining games to reach the playoffs. Having scored twice as many points in the second half than the first, Mules coach Shane Kearbey said Wednesday, "I'm tired of being a second-half team, I want to be a four-quarter team."...
Sikeston prepares for rival Mules
(10/23/08) SIKESTON -- The Sikeston Bulldogs football team will look to rebound from their loss at West Plains last Friday when they take on the Poplar Bluff Mules this Friday at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium in Sikeston. Sikeston head coach Kent Gibbs feels that his team did not play as well as it could last Friday in the 52-28 loss to West Plains...
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL | Offensive statistics (after Week 8)
(10/23/08) Leaders through eight weeks of the football season (Corrected Friday for Scott City and Malden information):
Semoball High 5 Football rankings (after Week 8)
(10/22/08) 1. Jackson (3-5) 2. Poplar Bluff (4-4) 3. New Madrid County (6-2) 
Local teams are still in state playoff hunt
(10/22/08)SIKESTON -- With one week of district play in the books, local high school football teams know more about where they stand in the their respective district as well as their playoff aspirations. Especially with the new playoff system that went into effect this season in Missouri... 
JV squad previews what lies ahead for program in big win
(10/21/08)SIKESTON -- The Sikeston Bulldog junior varsity football team finished their season on a high note as they defeated the Jackson Indians 20-14 Monday night at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. The Bulldogs (6-2) and Indians held one another scoreless through the first quarter. ... 
SHS drops district opener
(10/19/08)WEST PLAINS -- The West Plains Zizzers proved that they have a tough schedule on Friday evening as they defeated the visiting Sikeston Bulldogs by a final score of 52-28. The Zizzers were coming off of a previous win in week seven where they defeated the reigning Class 5 state champion Waynesville by three points. Sikeston was fresh off of a victory over Kennett, but couldn't provide enough offense to match West Plains' 475 total yards from scrimmage... 
East Prairie wins battle of Mississippi County
(10/19/08)CHARLESTON -- The East Prairie Eagles football team rolled the Charleston Bluejays 46-22 Friday night at J.H. Marshall Stadium in Charleston, gaining their first victory over the Bluejays since 1986. The Eagles (5-3), who had not won in Charleston since Lyndon B. Johnson was in the oval office (1965), were led offensively by star senior tailback MC Williams. Williams had five touchdowns and 312 all-purpose yards, in addition to four extra points... 
NMCC wins runaway
(10/19/08)DEXTER -- The New Madrid County Central defense dominated the Dexter offense Friday night, while the Eagle ground game wore away at the Bearcats in a 34-14 win Friday night in the first game of Class 3, District 1 play. "The whole essence of our defense is pressure, pressure, pressure," said NMCC head coach Arlen Pixley. "That was so true in the first half and really in the third quarter we came out and set the tone."... 
Dexter's playoffs hopes take a hit in loss to NMCC
(10/19/08)Any hopes Dexter had of winning a district or conference title were all but buried when New Madrid County Central handed the Bearcats a 34-14 loss at Charles Bland Stadium in Dexter Friday night. The matchup of Class 3, District 1 and SEMO Central Conference rivals saw New Madrid dominate Dexter early, scoring on its first two possession, while defensively shutting down the Bearcats. ...
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL | Defensive statistics (after Week 7)
(10/16/08) TACKLES SACKS FUMBLE RECOVERIES INTERCEPTIONS...
First district opponent tough for Bulldogs
(10/16/08) SIKESTON -- The Sikeston Bulldogs football team will take to the road again this week as they travel to West Plains to take on the 1-6 Zizzers this Friday. Although West Plains is 1-6, Sikeston head coach Kent Gibbs is quick to point out that this is not a true representation of the kind of team they are...
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL | Offensive statistics (after Week 7)
(10/16/08) Leading scorers, rushers, passers and receivers through Week 7. 
'Cats will need stout defensive effort against Eagles
(10/16/08)There will be a lot on the line when the Dexter Bearcats host the New Madrid County Central Eagles Friday night at Charles Bland Stadium. In previous years, the Dexter-New Madrid game has been the last regular-season game for both schools, with the winner laying claim to both the Class 3, District 1 and SEMO Central Conference championships. This year the meeting will be the first district game for both schools, but the outcome will be no less important... 
Jackson cashes in on fumble returns, beats Mules 16-6
(10/12/08)By BRIAN ROSENER ~ DAR Sports Editor Jackson's defense provided the points Friday night to beat Poplar Bluff, 16-6, at Morrow Stadium. Marcus Harris and Henry Williams each returned fumbles for touchdowns for the Indians, who got a 30-yard field goal by Morgan Johnson on their opening drive but no other points on offense...
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL | State poll (after Week 7)
(10/15/08) The state rankings for Missouri high school football voted on by a 12-person panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. First-place votes in parenthesis, followed by won-loss record, points received and last week's ranking.
Semoball High 5 ratings | High School Football (after Week 7)
(10/14/08) 1. Jackson 2. Poplar Bluff 3. New Madrid County 
Sikeston rolls as it hands Tribe first loss
(10/12/08)The Sikeston Bulldogs football team surged past the previously undefeated Kennett Indians 45-7 Friday night on the road in Kennett. However, the Bulldogs offensive game plan looked uncertain Friday afternoon. With starting quarterback Charlie Bohannon sidelined this week with an injury and backup Sam Erwin out with a fever, Sikeston gave the nod to junior Jordan Williams at quarterback. Williams, who usually plays wide receiver, has not taken a snap at quarterback since his eighth grade year... 
Charleston comes out sluggish against undefeated Blackcats
(10/12/08)CHARLESTON -- After the very much improved performance that the Charleston Bluejays had against the Dexter Bearcats last week, they could not carry that over into their game against the undefeated Fredericktown Blackcats this Friday as they fell 49-6... 
Bulldogs run over previously undefeated Kennett
(10/12/08)KENNETT -- The Sikeston Bulldogs football team surged past the previously undefeated Kennett Indians 45-7 Friday night on the road in Kennett. However, the Bulldogs offensive game plan looked uncertain Friday afternoon. With starting quarterback Charlie Bohannon sidelined this week with an injury and backup Sam Erwin out with a fever, Sikeston gave the nod to junior Jordan Williams at quarterback. ... 
Eighth graders slip past Poplar Bluff; freshmen fall
(10/10/08)SIKESTON -- The eighth grade Sikeston Bulldog football team defeated the Poplar Bluff Mules 18-13 Thursday night in Sikeston. "The eighth grade played pretty well tonight against the toughest team we've played all year," junior high football coach Brett Blackman said... 
Running offense to be plenty on Friday night in Kennett
(10/09/08)KENNETT -- The Sikeston Bulldog football team will look to rebound from their tough loss to the New Madrid Country Central Eagles last Friday as they hit the road to take on the the 6-0 Kennett Indians this Friday. The Bulldogs (3-3) jumped off to a 22-6 lead over the Eagles last week, but were not able to hold on against NMCC's second half rally, as they fell 40-29... 
'It's going to be a slugfest': Tribe to get test from tough Sikeston
(10/09/08)The Sikeston Bulldogs have been a thorn in the side of the Kennett Indians over the last several years. While the Tribe beat Sikeston last season, the Bulldogs had not lost to Kennett since 2000 before then, including earning their first win of the season with a 21-13 victory at Kennett in 2006...
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL | Stats (through Week 6)
(10/09/08) SCORING RUSHING PASSING RECEIVING TACKLES SACKS FUMBLE RECOVERIES INTERCEPTIONS...
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL | State poll (after Week 6)
(10/08/08) The Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The state rankings for Missouri high school football voted on by a 12-person panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. First-place votes in parenthesis, followed by won-loss record, points received and last week's ranking... 
Mules esCape: Poplar Bluff turns back winless Central's upset bid
(10/05/08)By BRIAN ROSENER ~ DAR Sports Editor CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Just about nothing went right Friday night for the Poplar Bluff, but in the end that was a good thing for the Mules. Kyle Bader's 44-yard field goal attempt as time expired sailed just left of the goal post as Poplar Bluff held off Cape Central, 21-20, at Houck Stadium... 
Homecoming Heartbreak: Sikeston unable to hold on to 22-6 halftime lead
(10/05/08)SIKESTON -- The bid for a 4-2 record came up shy for the Sikeston Bulldogs on Friday evening as the visiting New Madrid County Central Eagles overcame a 22-6 halftime deficit to win by a final of 40-29 to spoil Homecoming festivities. NMCC on the other hand now sits at 4-2 on the season as they prepare for Park Hills Central on Friday...
East Prairie flies by Chaffee
(10/05/08) CHAFFEE -- The East Prairie Eagles football team cruised past the Chaffee Red Devils 53-8 Friday night at host Chaffee's homecoming game. East Prairie head coach Jason Aycock was very pleased after Friday's contest with his team and their execution... 
Bearcats win shootout with Charleston
(10/05/08)There was a shootout at Charles Bland Stadium in Dexter Friday night. And when the smoke had finally cleared, it was the Bearcats that were left standing after fighting off the Charleston Bluejays, 49-42, on Homecoming night. The game was an offensive bonanza for football fans, as the two teams raced up and down the field scoring at will. ...
Lady Bulldogs slip past Delta; soccer team falls in Marion
(10/03/08) DELTA -- The Sikeston Lady Bulldogs continued their winning ways on Thursday afternoon as they traveled to Delta handing the home team a loss 7-6. The win puts Sikeston's record at 13-8 on the season. The Lady Bulldogs put up three runs in the first inning, two in the fourth and two more in the seventh to push ahead for the win. Delta also managed three in the first and added one in the second, fourth and fifth innings...
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL | Statistics (through Week 5)
(10/02/08) SCORING RUSHING PASSING RECEIVING TACKLES SACKS FUMBLES INTERCEPTIONS... 
Sikeston set for rivalry game against NMCC
(10/02/08)SIKESTON-- Football fans will be in for a treat Friday night as they file into Sikeston Public Schools stadium to see two of the fastest and most talented teams in Southeast Missouri square off in the Sikeston Bulldogs and New Madrid County Central Eagles...
'Cats open league play at home against Bluejays
(10/02/08) Coming off their first win of the season, the Dexter Bearcats will be looking to make it two in a row when they host the Charleston Bluejays on Homecoming night at Charles Bland Stadium Friday. Dexter broke through for a 41-7 win over Malden last Friday, and will need another big effort against Charleston in the Bearcats' SEMO Central Conference opener...
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL | State Poll (after Week 5)
(10/01/08) The state rankings voted on by a 12-person panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. First-place votes in parenthesis, followed by won-loss record, points received and last week's ranking. CLASS 6 Others receiving votes: DeSmet (4-1) 8, Liberty (4-1) 3...
Semoball High 5 rating | Football (after Week 5)
(09/30/08) 1. Poplar Bluff (3-2) 2. Jackson (2-3) 3. Kennett (5-0)
Semoball High 5 rating | Football (after Week 5)
(09/30/08) 1. Poplar Bluff (3-2) ... Crushes North County to celebrate homecoming, but may have to move forward without its quarterback. Plays at Cape Central on Friday. Last week: 2. 2. Jackson (2-3) ... Dips back below .500 with a tough test at home Friday night against Farmington. Last week: 1... 
Titans stop Minnesota for historic 4-0 start
(09/30/08)NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee Titans aren't celebrating their perfect -- and historic -- start. Not in September. "We still have a chance to go 4-12," Titans linebacker Keith Bulluck said. Rookie Chris Johnson scored two touchdowns and the defense forced four turnovers that the Titans turned into 21 points as Tennessee beat the Minnesota Vikings 30-17 Sunday. The Titans improved to 4-0 for the first time in franchise history...
Bulldog JV gets win over Blackcats
(09/30/08) SIKESTON-- The Sikeston Bulldogs junior varsity football team soundly defeated the Fredericktown Blackcats junior varsity 48-0 Monday night at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium in Sikeston. Quarterback Sam Erwin had an active night, running for two touchdowns and passing for two for a total of four... 
Dexter overcomes turnovers, beats Malden 41-7
(09/28/08)By ROB TATE ~ DAR Sports Writer MALDEN -- It had been a bumpy road for the Dexter Bearcats leading up to Friday night. Having no wins on the season -- let alone a lead at any time -- the Bearcats' fortunes changed with 28 first-half points in a 41-7 win over Malden... 
Bittersweet: Mules win homecoming but QB injured
(09/28/08)By BRIAN ROSENER ~ DAR Sports Editor With the exception of one play Friday night, Poplar Bluff couldn't have scripted a more perfect homecoming. Four touchdown runs by four Mules led to a 28-7 win over North County, but the sight of quarterback Todd Bullington being carried off the field made it hard to celebrate... 
Bearcats notch season's first win against Green Wave
(09/28/08)MALDEN -- There were a lot of firsts for Dexter at Malden Friday night...including a win. Dexter scored first and played with the lead for the first time this season, Jake Cox came up with the team's first interception of the season and the defense held an opponent to single digits for the first time in four tries. All these firsts helped pave the way for Dexter's first win of the season, a 41-7 decision over the Green Wave... 
Bulldogs rout Cape Central for third win
(09/28/08)SIKESTON -- A lot has changed since the last time the Sikeston Bulldogs met up with the Cape Central Tigers on the gridiron. That contest, held last November in Cape Girardeau, featured a 27-20 victory that slipped away from the Bulldogs on a cold evening at Houck Stadium... 
Bearcats win first game
(09/28/08)MALDEN -- The first win seems to be the hardest for a team to get. But after four weeks the Dexter Bearcats finally got their first win over the Malden Greenwave in a 41-7 game. "Anytime you get a win it's a positive and we needed it bad," said Pixley. "Quite honestly I was worried about it. Whenever your 0-4 you don't know how your going to respond to anything. They were a little quiet before the game and I didn't really know how to take that but they came out playing hard."...
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATS | Defense (after Week 4)
(09/25/08) Defensive leaders in high school football through Week 4: 
Tribe wants to improve against Portageville
(09/25/08)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. -- On paper, Friday's matchup between the Kennett Indians and the Portageville Bulldogs does not appear to be much of a match at all. On one side, the Tribe is 4-0 for the first time since 1999, brings in the area's best passing attack and have beaten Portageville three years in a row by a combined score of 140-20...
Bulldogs looking for revenge on Tigers
(09/25/08) SIKESTON-- The Sikeston Bulldogs football team will look to rebound from the well contested loss at Jackson last week when they take on the Cape Central Tigers at home on Friday. Sikeston head coach Kent Gibbs felt his team played well last week. "Overall, It was apparent that our kids thought they could win," Gibbs said. ...
Dexter looking for first win against Malden
(09/25/08) As The Dexter Bearcats prepare to try and break a four-game losing streak and win their first game of the season at Malden Friday night, a closer look at some key statistics shows why the team as been fighting an up hill battle. Granted, the competition has been tough, and injuries have played havoc with the Bearcats' lineup, but there has also been a recurring story line in the four lopsided losses to open the season...
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATISTICS (After Week 4)
(09/25/08) Leading offensive players, unofficially, through four weeks of the high school football season:
Fund-raiser highlights unbeaten 1990 Poplar Bluff team
(09/24/08) By DAR Staff The time and location for the third annual Gridiron Grill, sponsored by the Claudia Foundation, has been changed due to a scheduling conflict. The dinner, which will honor the 1990 undefeated Mules football team, now will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday in a tent at the south end of Fred Morrow Stadium...
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL | Team scoring statistics (after Week 4)
(09/24/08) Team scoring for and against for the teams in the Semoball.com coverage area.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL | State poll (after Week 4)
(09/23/08) KANSAS CITY -- The state rankings for Missouri high school football voted on by a 12-person panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. First-place votes in parenthesis, followed by won-loss record, points received and last week's ranking. CLASS 6 Others receiving votes: Hazelwood West (4-0) 7, Liberty (3-1) 1... 
Sikeston Bulldog JV rolls over Cape Central Tigers
(09/23/08)SIKESTON -- The Sikeston junior varsity football team took care of the Cape Central junior varsity on Monday in a 40-16 rout. The Bulldogs built a commanding lead in the first half with 28 unanswered points. Darryl Howard scored Sikeston's first touchdown in the first quarter with a 25-yard run...
Semoball High 5 football ratings (After Week 4)
(09/23/08) 1. Jackson 2. Poplar Bluff 3. Kennett 4. Hayti
Winless Dexter football tries to stay positive
(09/21/08) By ALEX ABATE ~ DAR Sports Writer DEXTER -- The Dexter Bearcats had streaks of solid play Friday night against Poplar Bluff, but a 38-13 loss Friday put the Bearcats in rather unfamiliar territory. This is the first 0-4 start for the Bearcats since 1994 and the last time they started 0-5 was 1990 when Dexter went eight games before getting a win... 
Mules get muddy, get moving
(09/21/08)By BRIAN ROSENER ~ DAR Sports Editor DEXTER -- With a big smile and plenty of the family business stuck in his facemask and on his jersey, Poplar Bluff senior Austin Williams soaked up the Mules' 38-13 win Friday night. "It feels great," said Williams, whose family runs a sod farm. "I hate nothing more than losing. I'm ready to get this season rolling like it should."...
Malden bulldozes Portageville for first victory
(09/21/08) By ROB TATE ~ DAR Sports Writer PORTAGEVILLE -- Even though they are tattered, torn and depleted with injuries, the Malden Green Wave looked like a team that isn't ready to throw in the towel Friday evening. The injury bug bit the Green Wave hard last week. But with a jumbled up offensive line and some inexperience in the backfield, Malden still motored past a reeling Portageville Bulldogs squad that is winless since 2005, 41-8... 
SHS comes up short: Jackson defensive stand stifles upset bid
(09/21/08)JACKSON -- As the clock rolled down to 9-minutes remaining in the fourth quarter of Friday's game with the Jackson Indians, the Sikeston Bulldogs had four downs to try to pick up a first down and an opportunity to tie if not take the lead in the game. As all four downs dwindled away, so did the momentum of the game as Jackson took over on downs and eventually pushed their lead further out in front of the visiting Bulldogs before they eventually went on to win by a final score of 35-14... 
Mules run past 'Cats;
(09/20/08)By JERRY JARRELL Daily Statesman Sports Editor Zach Ferguson rushed for 179 yards and scored four touchdowns as the Poplar Bluff Mules used a punishing ground attack to churn out a, 38-13, win over the Dexter Bearcats at Charles Bland Stadium on a rainy Friday night... 
Dexter, Poplar Bluff expect physical battle
(09/18/08)By ALEX ABATE ~ DAR Sports Writer The Dexter Bearcats are looking to avoid the program's first 0-4 start in 14 years, and they know it won't be easy when they host Poplar Bluff at 7 p.m. Friday. "We expect a physical football team," Dexter coach Aaron Pixley said. "They play hard all the time, they have good athletes. They have a lot of kids back and are very capable, they have played some tough schools."... 
Poplar Bluff's Knuckles doesn't get much rest
(09/18/08)By BRIAN ROSENER ~ DAR Sports Editor Just about the only time Ben Knuckles comes off the football field on Friday night is when the Poplar Bluff Mules are kicking off. He's almost always out there -- offense, defense, punts, punt returns, kickoff returns and extra points -- and fans can easily spot No. 3 as one of the smallest guys on the field...
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL | Statistics (After Week 3)
(09/18/08) SCORING RUSHING PASSING RECEIVING TACKLES SACKS FUMBLE RECOVERIES INTERCEPTIONS...
Sikeston looking to carry their momentum north to Jackson
(09/18/08) SIKESTON--Optimism is in high volume around the Sikeston Bulldog football program as they prepare to travel to Jackson to take on the Indians Friday night. "I think our kids are optimistic," Sikeston head coach Kent Gibbs said. "You talk to them around school and there is a lot more optimism within our football program. The outlook of our kids that 'hey, we have a real shot at winning these games' is so much better. Our boys are excited to play and that just makes things a lot better."... 
Tribe looking to wing Eagles for homecoming
(09/18/08)The Kennett Indians are off to a 3-0 start for the first time since 1999 and are hoping to eventually earn their first playoff berth in 22 years at season's end. But that doesn't mean they're looking past Friday's homecoming game against the East Prairie Eagles... 
Jackson's home opener
(09/17/08)The surprising thing about Friday's Jackson-Sikeston football game is that the visiting Bulldogs, who won just two games last year, bring in the better record. Sikeston is 2-1 with an offense averaging 42 points per game after shellacking smaller schools Charleston and Dexter the last two weeks to recover from an opening loss at Fredericktown... 
M.C. Williams, East Prairie football
(09/17/08)The senior running back scored all five touchdowns for East Prairie in its 35-0 victory against previously unbeaten Scott City last Friday night. The Rams had allowed only six points this season before coming up against Williams, who rushed for 259 yards on 19 carries...
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL | State poll (after Week 3)
(09/17/08) The state rankings for Missouri high school football voted on by a 12-person panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. First-place votes in parentheses, followed by won-loss record, points received and last week's ranking. CLASS 6 Others receiving votes: Blue Springs South (1-2) 2, Hazelwood West (3-0) 2...
Malden off to 0-3 start again
(09/14/08) By ROB TATE ~ DAR Sports Writer MALDEN -- It may still be a young season, but this year's Malden football squad is digging itself deeper in the hole by the week. With a 41-12 loss Friday night to Thayer, the second-ranked team in Class 1, Malden matched its unfortunate start of 2007 with an 0-3 record start to the season...
Late score propels Sikeston past Dexter
(09/14/08) By ALEX ABATE ~ DAR Sports Writer SIKESTON -- Sikeston was hungry to beat Dexter on Friday night, and it showed. The Bulldogs made key conversions and stops when they needed to as they beat the Bearcats for the first time in their last seven meetings, 49-27... 
Walking the plank: Pirates force five turnovers, beat Mules
(09/14/08)By BRIAN ROSENER ~ DAR Sports Editor Poplar Bluff's offense got going early Saturday afternoon at Morrow Stadium -- picking up a first down on the first play -- but the Mules had trouble holding onto the football. Five turnovers doubled the season total and led to 17 points for Hannibal, which beat Poplar Bluff, 31-21... 
SHS Wins shootout
(09/14/08)SIKESTON -- It has been nothing but Dexter Bearcat dominance over the Sikeston Bulldogs on the football field for the last six years. On Friday night though, the Bulldogs ended the Dexter winning streak in a 49-27 victory at Sikeston Public High School Stadium...
Jays roll to first win of season
(09/14/08) CHARLESTON-- The Charleston Bluejays football team (0-2) met the Portageville Bulldogs (0-2) Friday night at Charleston's Marshall Athletic Complex. Both were looking for their first win of the season. However, it was the Bluejays who emerged victorious from the contest rolling the Bulldogs 49-0... 
Second half comeback falls short for Bearcats, lose 49-27
(09/14/08)By Chris Pobst SEMO News Service SIKESTON -- It has been nothing but Dexter Bearcat dominance over the Sikeston Bulldogs on the football field for the last six years. On Friday night though, the Bulldogs ended the Dexter winning streak in a 49-27 victory at Sikeston Public High School Stadium...
NMCC set to host Potosi in battle of Class 3 opponents
(09/12/08) NEW MADRID-- It will be an even match-up this Friday, as the New Madrid County Central Eagles football team will take on the Potosi Trojans. Both teams offer potentially devastating offenses coupled... 
Eli Jackson, Sikeston football/Lauren Reinagel, Notre Dame softball
(09/12/08)Eli Jackson, the junior running back for the Sikeston Bulldogs, scored four first-half touchdowns last Friday to lead his team in a 48-6 trouncing of Charleston in a rivalry that celebrated 100 years. Jackson had 169 yards on 11 carries in the first half, and finished the night 221 yards on 14 rushes... 
Battle of unbeatens: Hayti at Kennett
(09/12/08)The annual Battle of the Indians in the Bootheel will, for the second straight year, be a battle of unbeatens. Kennett may be more prepared for this year's meeting, thanks to a veteran quarterback in Blake Parr and an accomplished receiver in Jarvis Finley... 
It's back to basics for Mules offense
(09/11/08)By BRIAN ROSENER ~ DAR Sports Editor Two weeks into the season, the Poplar Bluff football team has yet to score a first down in the first half, let alone a point. The Mules have been outscored 51-0 in the first half and managed just 1 total yard of offense before halftime last week at Union...
Death of player rocks Hannibal football team
(09/11/08) By BRIAN ROSENER ~ DAR Sports Editor Saturday will be more than just a football game for the Hannibal Pirates. The long trip to Poplar Bluff for a 3 p.m. kickoff at Morrow Stadium comes nearly two weeks following the death of Hannibal junior Colin Krigbaum... 
Malden's nose tackle makes big plays
(09/11/08)By ROB TATE ~ DAR Sports Writer MALDEN -- He's not your typical nose tackle. When most football fans think about the size of the guy that clogs up the middle of a defensive line, you usually envision the guy on the football team that could do the most damage to a buffet table...
Semoball High 5 rankings | Football (Week 2)
(09/11/08) 1. Jackson 2. Poplar Bluff 3. New Madrid County Central
SHS looks to end slump against Dexter
(09/11/08) SIKESTON -- Coming into Friday night's game with a series lead of 44-19 over Dexter, one might think that Sikeston should have no problem with their week three opponent. Six of those last 19 games however, show the Bearcats winning each contest and outscoring the Bulldogs 179-24. Sikeston head coach Kent Gibbs says that his squad is hoping to regain the win column come Friday night... 
Battle of the Indians: Kennett, Hayti renew rivalry that dates back to World War I
(09/11/08)In many ways, there are not a lot of differences between Kennett and Hayti on the football field. They have the same school colors. They have the same mascot. Both have started the season 2-0. Both thrive on big plays offensively. In fact, Kennett coach Kirk Welch used to coach at Hayti...
Dexter looks to snap losing streak against Sikeston
(09/11/08) A battered and bruised Dexter Bearcats football team will try to get on the winning track this Friday when the team travels to Sikeston for a clash with a much improved Bulldogs team. In recent years, the matchup with the Bulldogs as been a sort of "get well" game for the Bearcats, who have dominated their larger Class 4 Highway 60 rivals. ...
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL | Statistics (Week 2)
(09/11/08) Statistical leaders in Southeast Missouri after two weeks of the high school football season:
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL | State poll (after Week 2)
(09/10/08) The state rankings for Missouri high school football voted on by a 12-person panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. First-place votes in parenthesis, followed by won-loss record, points received and last week's ranking. CLASS 6 Others receiving votes: SLUH (2-0) 1... 
Jayvee Bearcats defeat New Madrid County Central
(09/09/08)Jerry Jarrell photos Dexter's junior varsity football team defeated New Madrid County Central, 7-6, at Charles Bland Stadium in Dexter Monday. Dexter running back Colby Reed (No. 23, left) tries to fend off a Eagles' defender for additional yards, while Jake Cox (No. ...
State-ranked Hayti speeds past Malden
(09/07/08) By ROB TATE ~ DAR Sports Writer HAYTI -- When Malden entered Hayti on Friday night, the Green Wave knew they would have their hands full with the No. 6-ranked team in Class 1. Hayti's speed on the offensive side of the ball was just a little too much for Malden to handle in a 27-0 shutout... 
Dexter in familiar spot with 0-2 start
(09/07/08)By ALEX ABATE ~ DAR Sports Writer DEXTER -- The Dexter Bearcats were looking to make last week's loss a distant memory and early in the first quarter against Gosnell (Ark.), they were headed in the right direction. The Bearcats converted three first downs before Gosnell's Cody Mace got his hands on a Ben Mills pass and returned it for a touchdown... 
Poplar Bluff gets caught in Webb
(09/07/08)Union's senior quarterback contributes to seven TDs in 49-14 win over Mules.
Pirates pound out win over Bearcats
(09/07/08) By JERRY JARRELL Daily Statesman Sports Editor Can one play change the outcome of a football game? You better believe it can. Dexter took the opening kickoff against Gosenll, Ark., and was putting together a spirited drive that appeared destined for the end zone when the Pirates Cody Mace picked off a Ben Mills pass at the five yard line and raced 95-yards to score. ... 
Sikeston unable to hold on to early lead
(09/05/08)SIKESTON -- The Sikeston ninth grade football team could not hold on to an early lead in their game against the Scott City Rams on Thursday, as they fell 30-12. "I thought we played really well during our first two series'," Sikeston head coach Brett Blackman said. "But then we started sitting back on our heels and started thinking it was going to be easy."...
East Prairie, Grandview looking for first victory
(09/05/08) EAST PRAIRIE-- It will be a battle of the Eagles Friday night in East Prairie as the East Prairie Eagles football team will take on the Grandview Eagles of Hillsboro in their home opener. East Prairie (0-1) will be looking for their first win after losing to state-ranked Hayti 27-6 in Hayti last Friday... 
Offense can be defense for Poplar Bluff
(09/04/08)By BRIAN ROSENER ~ DAR Sports Editor In the season-opening win Friday, Poplar Bluff's defense helped out the offensive unit with turnovers and good field position. This week when the Mules travel to Union, it will be up to the offense to help play some defense... 
Bulldogs, Bluejays set to continue tradition
(09/04/08)SIKESTON -- The 100th year of Sikeston Bulldog football continues on Friday evening as they welcome in the Charleston Bluejays for their 123rd meeting in the history of the two programs. The Bulldogs lead the series 84-34-4. Sikeston head coach Kent Gibbs is experiencing his second contest between the two schools, and in his first bout with Charleston his Bulldogs pulled off a 35-14 victory on their home turf. He said that there is a slight buzz in the locker room about the match-up... 
Jarvis Finley, Kennett
(09/03/08)The Kennett receiver snared seven balls for 179 yards and two touchdowns to help the Indians turn back Charleston 32-22 in the season-opening football game for both teams last Friday night.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATE POLL (After Week 1)
(09/03/08) Hayti lone Southeast Missouri team still in the rankings.
NMCC seeks offensive balance, physicality
(08/31/08) By Josh Mills ~ sd_sports@yahoo.com NEW MADRID -- Experience or no experience, one thing that New Madrid County Central football will have year-in and year-out is an explosive offense. This year will be no different for the Eagles. "We've got depth," said head coach Arlen Pixley of his offense for 2008. "We're the richest-depth running back program in the state. I'll tell you that right now. We've got guys that you'll know their names before the season's up."... 
Sikeston netters shutout by Jackson
(09/03/08)SIKESTON -- The Sikeston girls tennis team got off to a rocky start Tuesday afternoon, falling to the Jackson Lady Indians 9-0. "This was our first match and the girls were nervous," said Sikeston coach Lynne DeWitt. "We will build on today and look forward to Dexter today and Caruthersville on Thursday."... 
Dragons take to the air in win over Bearcats
(09/03/08)STE. GENEVIEVE - Dexter and Ste. Genevieve hooked up in yet another aerial shoot-out to open the 2008 season, but this time around there was too much Kory Faulkner and not enough Bearcat defense as the Dragons rolled to an easy, 49-19, win Friday night at home... 
Sikeston, Charleston meet on Friday night
(09/03/08)Sikeston hosts the Bluejays; pre-game events planned
Semoball Football High 5 Ratings (after Week 1)
(09/03/08) 1. Poplar Bluff (1-0) 2. Jackson (0-1) 3. New Madrid County Central (0-1)
Portageville aims to end winless streak
(08/31/08) By Josh Mills ~ sd_sports@yahoo.com PORTAGEVILLE -- After battling through three straight football seasons without a mark in the win column, the Portageville Bulldogs are looking to get out to a hot start in 2008. Head coach Lee Wallace said that the Bulldogs have been practicing hard throughout the summer and early in the school year, but that there is a lot of gray areas as far as positions are concerned...
Eagles try to build off last year's strong finish
(08/31/08) By Chris Pobst ~ sd_sports@yahoo.com EAST PRAIRIE -- Entering his 11th year as a football coach and his second season in his second stint with the East Prairie Eagles program, head coach Jason Aycock is taking what he believes is the best senior class he's ever had as far as leadership qualities are concerned into a brand new 2008 regular season...
Dexter relies on leadership in quest to return to playoffs
(08/31/08) By Chris Pobst ~ sd_sports@yahoo.com DEXTER -- After a 1-3 start to last year's campaign, the Dexter Bearcats pulled off a five-game win streak that gave them a chance to claim the Class 3 District 1 title against rival New Madrid County Central in the last regular season game of the year...
Charleston will try to build off 2007 playoff experience
(08/31/08) By Chris Pobst ~ sd_sports@yahoo.com CHARLESTON -- It's always a good thing when a football team comes into a new season as a reigning champion. That is what the Charleston Bluejays will be doing this year after winning the Class 2 District 1 championship last season. Something that hasn't been done in Charleston since 2004...
Sikeston installs new offense, new attitude
(08/31/08) By Josh Mills ~ sd_sports@yahoo.com SIKESTON -- Heading into his second campaign with the Sikeston Bulldogs, head football coach Kent Gibbs has high hopes of returning the program to where it was in years past. Last season the Bulldogs finished 2-8, winning their first two games of the season before dropping their final eight contests. The Bulldogs have not had a winning season since 2002 and are just 12-37 in the last five seasons...
Sikeston has experienced many decades of success
(08/31/08) 1908-1909 (3-0-0) Little information was kept about the first two seasons but it is locally known that Sikeston played none other than Charleston in the Bulldogs first high school football game in October of 1908. Sikeston Superintendent R.E. Bailey was Sikeston's coach for the first two seasons and began the storied program with a 3-0 record during his two years. Charleston did not field a team in 1909 which would end up being the only year that the two rivals did not meet...
Sikeston football known for great teams, players
(08/31/08) By Chris Pobst ~ sd_sports@yahoo.com SIKESTON -- The Sikeston Bulldogs. It's a name that has been ingrained into the history of Southeast Missouri for 100 years. A century's worth of tradition and pride has came along with the Sikeston football program, which helped embody what the community of Sikeston is all about... 
Dragons slay Dexter with quick strikes
(08/31/08)By ALEX ABATE ~ DAR Sports Writer STE. GENEVIEVE -- Dexter quarterback Ben Mills dropped back to pass near his own end zone and fired to the left side to Ryan Windham but after the ball bounced off Windham's hands, Ste. Genevieve's Jeremy Vaeth grabbed the ball and ran across the goal line for a Dragons touchdown...
Scott City surges past Malden
(08/31/08) By ROB TATE ~ DAR Sports Writer SCOTT CITY -- Judging by the sight of the very first offensive drive of the season for the Malden Green Wave, it looked as if they might have some type of high-scoring offense that might scorch teams. Even though the first drive lasted just under 6 minutes with 14 plays, the Green Wave just couldn't find a way to score. ... 
Sikeston falters late
(08/31/08)FREDERICKTOWN -- The Sikeston Bulldogs kicked off the football season on Friday evening as they traveled north to play the Fredericktown Blackcats. After an intense four quarter battle the home team prevailed as the Blackcats downed their visiting opponent 42-29...
ROUNDUP: Perryville gives May victory in debut
(08/30/08) Staff reports The Jim May era at Perryville High School opened with a win Friday night. The Pirates attacked Pacific on the ground, rolling to a 23-2 victory in the football opener for both teams. "It's always nice to win the opener," May said. "We didn't play as well as we would have liked, but a win is a win."...
Big plays hurt Jackson in 32-31 loss to Riverview Gardens
(08/30/08) By Bill Hester ~ Special to the Southeast Missourian ST. LOUIS -- It didn't take Van Hitt long to have his first major decision as Jackson's football coach. Hitt took over the Jackson varsity job this season after 29 years as an assistant. His Indians scored a touchdown with 30 seconds to play Friday night to pull within one point of Riverview Gardens in the season opener for both teams...
Cape Central falls 42-6 at Parkway North
(08/30/08) By David Kvidahl ~ Special to the Southeast Missourian ST. CHARLES -- On his knees in the end zone, Shawn Hammock pounded his fist into the artificial turf. The Central football team was just stuffed on fourth-and-goal from the 3-yard line and the senior offensive lineman wasn't happy about it...
Scott City opens with 14-6 win vs. Malden
(08/30/08) SCOTT CITY -- Senior Jake Campbell participated in his first football game in four years Friday night. But he looked liked he had been playing the sport his entire life. Campbell, who joined the team after not playing since eighth grade, started to heat up running the football after the Malden defense prevented Scott City from picking up a first down until late in the second quarter... 
Mules' first test is state-ranked New Madrid
(08/28/08)By BRIAN ROSENER ~ DAR Sports Editor At first glance, the matchup Friday night between the Poplar Bluff and New Madrid Country Central football teams is intriguing. One problem. The opening week of football season is not about matchups. "I could care less what Bluff does," Eagles coach Arlen Pixley said. "I don't care what they're doing over there, I know what our kids need to be doing and I know how they need to react."... 
Mule head is back on Poplar Bluff's helmets
(08/28/08)By BRIAN ROSENER | DAR Sports Editor Shane Kearbey knew he wanted to change the logo on Poplar Bluff's helmets but the first-year coach wasn't sure what he wanted to do. "I was battling between the horse shoe, or 'PB' or a mule," he said sitting in his office with his old high school helmet nearby and a painted version on the wall with a different logo... 
Green Wave tries to turn the tide with fresh start
(08/28/08)By ROB TATE ~ DAR Sports Writer MALDEN -- As Malden football head coach Gary Blaylock sat in his office with his coaching staff this past Friday evening prior to the team's jamboree, there was a sense of calm. While the players were getting psyched to do some hitting on the field, the atmosphere in the small room adjacent to the locker room had a relaxed feel...
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL | State poll (preseason)
(08/28/08) The Associated Press preseason high school football poll for Missouri, voted upon by a 10-person panel of sportswriters across the state.
NMCC will be tested by a physical Mule squad
(08/28/08) NEW MADRID-- It will be a battle of speed versus brawn when the New Madrid County Central Eagles take on the Poplar Bluff Mules in New Madrid Friday night. "We're two contrasting styles," NMCC head coach Arlen Pixley said. "We do some things I don't think they are very good at, and they do some things that we're not very good at."... 
The high school football page: Playoff scoreboard
(08/28/08)Previews, scores and everything you need to know about high school football in Southeast Missouri.
Dexter looks for better start to season
(08/26/08) By ALEX ABATE ~ DAR Sports Writer DEXTER -- The Dexter Bearcats are looking regain that familiar growl they had at the end of last season. After starting last season 1-3 and being outscored 114-63, the Bearcats won five of the next six games to finish 6-4... 
Grand rusher: Hessling returns to backfield after gaining 1,011 yards last year
(08/26/08)By ALEX ABATE | DAR Sports Writer Dexter senior running back Nick Hessling is quick to deflect attention. However, a glance at his statistics from last season may draw a second look. Hessling rushed for 1,011 yards and finished with 10 touchdowns as the Bearcats finished the season 6-4. He carried the ball 200 times and averaged 5.1 yards per carry. Hessling has played football since fifth grade but has been in the backfield since eighth... 
Bullington shines in jamboree
(08/24/08)By BRIAN ROSENER ~ DAR Sports Editor FARMINGTON -- Poplar Bluff's old quarterback who's now the new coach turned his signal-caller loose Friday night in the preseason jamboree. Todd Bullington threw for 225 yards -- more than half his total from all of last season -- by completing 7-of-11 attempts against Cape Central and St. Clair... 
Dexter, Portageville trying to put pieces together
(08/24/08)DEXTER-- The savory smell of barbecue was in the air Friday night at Charles Bland Stadium in Dexter, but it was football that was on everyone's mind. The Dexter Bearcats, Portageville Bulldogs, Kennett Indians and Scott City Rams came to participate in the Dexter Jamboree... 
Local teams get taste of Friday night
(08/24/08)EAST PRAIRIE -- With a brand new press box shadowing over the football field at East Prairie high school on Friday night, four teams gave local fans just a little taste of what is to come as they kicked off the season with the East Prairie jamboree...
Poplar Bluff defense ready for tests
(08/21/08) By BRIAN ROSENER ~ Sports Editor When the Poplar Bluff football team squares off in practice, the defense has a slight upper hand. "They play offense, too, so when (the offense) starts making checks, they know what we're checking in to," Mules coach Shane Kearbey said. "They know what's coming."... 
Poplar Bluff football team hopes to bring back 'Mule pride'
(08/18/08)By BRIAN ROSENER ~ DAR Sports Editor Pick an offensive position. Doesn't matter which one -- quarterback, fullback or lineman -- the Poplar Bluff football team has somebody who has already started there before the 2008 season kicks off Aug. 29. Still, that doesn't mean everything is set in stone following the Mules scrimmage Saturday night at Bacon Park... 
Mules open fall practices
(08/12/08)By BRIAN ROSENER ~ DAR Sports Editor Normally on the first day of practice, Poplar Bluff athletes are baking at Bacon Park or Peters Gym. That wasn't the case Monday. The high temperature was 82 degrees and by the time the Mules football team finished up at 8:30 p.m., Bacon Park was almost chilly...
Changing faces: Poplar Bluff has several new coaches
(08/10/08) Of the six fall sports at Poplar Bluff, there are five new coaches
Perryville 2008 football schedule
(07/18/08) Aug. 29 -- Pacific Sept. 5 -- at De Soto Sept. 12 -- Ste. Genevieve Sept. 19 -- Park Hills Central Sept. 26 -- at Potosi Oct. 3 -- at Fredericktown Oct. 11 -- Herculaneum, 1 p.m. Oct. 17 -- at Kennett Oct. 24 -- Dexter Oct. 30 -- at New Madrid County Central...
St. Vincent 2008 football schedule
(07/18/08) Aug. 29 -- Caruthersville Sept. 5 -- at Park Hills Central Sept. 12 -- at Valle Sept. 19 -- at Maplewood-Richmond Heights Sept. 26 -- St. Pius, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3 -- Crystal City Oct. 10 -- at Grandview Oct. 17 -- Chaffee Oct. 24 -- at Portageville Oct. 30 -- Hayti...
Poplar Bluff 2008 football schedule
(07/18/08) Aug. 29 -- at New Madrid County Central Sept. 5 -- at Union Sept. 12 -- Hannibal Sept. 19 -- at Dexter Sept. 26 -- North County Oct. 3 -- at Cape Central Oct. 10 -- Jackson Oct. 17 -- Farmington Oct. 24 -- at Sikeston Oct. 30 -- West Plains
Sikeston 2008 football schedule
(07/18/08) Aug. 29 -- at Fredericktown Sept. 5 -- Charleston Sept. 12 -- Dexter Sept. 19 -- at Jackson Sept. 26 -- Cape Central Oct. 3 -- New Madrid County Central Oct. 10 -- at Kennett Oct. 17 -- at West Plains Oct. 24 -- Poplar Bluff Oct. 30 -- at Farmington...
Jackson 2008 football schedule
(07/18/08) Aug. 29 -- at Riverview Gardens Sept. 5 -- at Parkway South Sept. 12 -- at Gateway Tech Sept. 19 -- Sikeston Sept. 26 -- Hazelwood Central Oct. 3 -- Farmington Oct. 10 -- at Poplar Bluff Oct. 17 -- at Eureka Oct. 24 -- Rockwood Summit Oct. 30 -- Cape Central...
Farmington 2008 football schedule
(07/18/08) Aug. 29 -- at North County Sept. 5 -- Belleville (Ill.) East Sept. 12 -- at Jefferson City Helias Sept. 19 -- Cape Central Sept. 26 -- Rockwood Summit Oct. 3 -- at Jackson Oct. 10 -- McCluer North Oct. 17 -- at Poplar Bluff Oct. 24 -- at West Plains...
Cape Central 2008 football schedule
(07/18/08) Aug. 29 -- at Parkway North Sept. 5 -- New Madrid County Central Sept. 11 -- Blytheville (Ark.) Sept. 19 -- at Farmington Sept. 26 -- at Sikeston Oct. 3 -- Poplar Bluff Oct. 9 -- Seckman Oct. 17 -- at Rockwood Summit Oct. 24 -- Eureka Oct. 30 -- at Jackson...
New Madrid County 2008 football schedule
(07/18/08) Aug. 29 -- Poplar Bluff Sept. 5 -- at Cape Central Sept. 12 -- Potosi Sept. 19 -- at Charleston Sept. 26 -- Caruthersville Oct. 3 -- at Sikeston Oct. 10 -- at Park Hills Central Oct. 17 -- at Dexter Oct. 24 -- Kennett Oct. 30 -- Perryville
Kennett 2008 football schedule
(07/18/08) Aug. 29 -- at Charleston Sept. 5 -- Caruthersville Sept. 12 -- Hayti Sept. 19 -- East Prairie Sept. 26 -- at Portageville Oct. 3 -- at Malden Oct. 10 -- Sikeston Oct. 17 -- Perryville Oct. 24 -- at New Madrid County Central Oct. 30 -- at Dexter
Dexter 2008 football schedule
(07/18/08) Aug. 29 -- at Ste. Genevieve Sept. 5 -- Gosnell (Ark.) Sept. 12 -- at Sikeston Sept. 19 -- Poplar Bluff Sept. 26 -- at Malden Oct. 3 -- Charleston Oct. 10 -- at Caruthersville Oct. 17 -- New Madrid County Central Oct. 24 -- at Perryville Oct. 30 -- Kennett...
Charleston 2008 football schedule
(07/18/08) Aug. 29 -- Kennett Sept. 5 -- at Sikeston Sept. 12 -- Portageville Sept. 19 -- New Madrid County Central Sept. 26 -- at Hayti Oct. 3 -- at Dexter Oct. 10 -- Fredericktown Oct. 17 -- East Prairie Oct. 24 -- at Malden Oct. 30 -- at Caruthersville
Caruthersville 2008 football schedule
(07/18/08) Aug. 29 -- at St. Vincent Sept. 5 -- at Kennett Sept. 12 -- Piggott (Ark.) Sept. 19 -- at Hayti Sept. 26 -- at New Madrid County Central Oct. 3 -- Portageville Oct. 10 -- Dexter Oct. 17 -- Malden Oct. 24 -- at East Prairie Oct. 30 -- Charleston
Southeast Missouri 2008 FOOTBALL SCHEDULES
(07/18/08) SEMO SOUTHERN DIVISION Chaffee East Prairie Hayti Malden Portageville Scott City...
Portageville 2008 football schedule
(07/18/08) Aug. 29 -- Mountain View Liberty Sept. 5 -- Scott City Sept. 12 -- at Charleston Sept. 19 -- Malden Sept. 26 -- Kennett Oct. 3 -- at Caruthersville Oct. 10 -- at East Prairie Oct. 17 -- at Hayti Oct. 24 -- St. Vincent Oct. 30 -- at Chaffee
Malden 2008 football schedule
(07/18/08) Aug. 29 -- at Scott City Sept. 5 -- Hayti Sept. 12 -- Thayer Sept. 19 -- at Portageville Sept. 26 -- Dexter Oct. 3 -- Kennett Oct. 10 -- at Chaffee Oct. 17 -- at Caruthersville Oct. 24 -- Charleston Oct. 30 -- East Prairie
Hayti 2008 football schedule
(07/18/08) Aug. 29 -- East Prairie Sept. 5 -- Malden Sept. 12 -- at Kennett Sept. 19 -- Caruthersville Sept. 26 -- Charleston Oct. 3 -- (Bye) Oct. 10 -- at Scott City Oct. 17 -- Portageville Oct. 24 -- at Chaffee Oct. 30 -- at St. Vincent
East Prairie 2008 football schedule
(07/18/08) Aug. 29 -- at Hayti Sept. 5 -- Grandview Sept. 12 -- Scott City Sept. 19 -- at Kennett Sept. 26 -- Fredericktown Oct. 3 -- at Chaffee Oct. 10 -- Portageville Oct. 17 -- at Charleston Oct. 24 -- Caruthersville Oct. 30 -- at Malden
Chaffee 2008 football schedule
(07/18/08) Aug. 29 -- at Grandview Sept. 5 -- at Fulton County (Ky.), 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12 -- at Crystal City Sept. 19 -- St. Pius Sept. 26 -- at Scott City Oct. 3 -- East Prairie Oct. 10 -- Malden Oct. 17 -- at St. Vincent Oct. 24 -- Hayti Oct. 30 -- Portageville... 
Three dimensional: Jones named Athlete of the Year
(06/30/08)East Prairie senior Tony Jones led Eagles in football, basketball and track to earn Sikeston Standard Democrat honor. 
Truly blessed: Childress named Daily Dunklin Democrat Male Athlete of the Year
(06/29/08)It's hard to believe, but Demetrius Childress's bread-and-butter event track was one he did not like. "It's quite funny because throughout my entire track career I've absolutely hated my main event, the 300 (meter) hurdles," Childress said. "But it's the one that I was the best in."... 
Mizzou focused on gridiron for 2008 season
(06/19/08)With the vast majority of their starters coming back from a 12-2 team that ended last season ranked fourth in the nation, it would be understandable if the Missouri Tigers were feeling the pressure of national title expectations. But that is not the case, not if Tuesday means anything...
Southeast Missouri has first full-contact football camp
(06/15/08) Excitement high at first day of contact camp; Coaches feel the event was past due in area 
First-ever full contact SEMO Football Camp was way over due according to area coaches
(06/15/08)SIKESTON -- There was a general consensus out on the practice field between most of the head coaches at rainy Sikeston High School on Friday afternoon, that the first-ever Southeast Missouri Area Football Coaches Association full contact football camp was way, way overdue...
Contact football camp is set
(06/09/08) By Josh Mills ~ sd_sports@yahoo.com SIKESTON -- As the temperature rises, sports enthusiasts begin to think -- of what lies ahead in the fall cooler weather. Sikeston head football coach Kent Gibbs is such an enthusiast, as he is taking all measures to have his squad well-prepared for the 2008 season... 
Kearbey gets promotion to lead Mules football program
(03/20/08)Poplar Bluff grad and longtime assistant hired to replace Robbins. 
Jackson promotes Hitt to head football coach
(02/28/08)Van Hitt, an assistant football coach at Jackson High School since 1979, was named the Indians head coach Wednesday. Hitt replaces Carl Gross, who retired Jan. 24 after leading the Indians to eight district titles over 19 seasons. Hitt, a 1965 graduate of Jackson and a former football player at Southeast Missouri State University, has been the Indians' defensive coordinator for 19 seasons...
Jackson promotes Hitt to head football coach
(02/28/08) Van Hitt, an assistant football coach at Jackson High School since 1979, was named the Indians head coach Wednesday. Hitt replaces Carl Gross, who retired Jan. 24 after leading the Indians to eight district titles over 19 seasons. Hitt, a 1965 graduate of Jackson and a former football player at Southeast Missouri State University, has been the Indians' defensive coordinator for 19 seasons... 
Jackson promotes Hitt to head football coach
(02/28/08)Van Hitt, an assistant football coach at Jackson High School since 1979, was named the Indians head coach Wednesday. Hitt replaces Carl Gross, who retired Jan. 24 after leading the Indians to eight district titles over 19 seasons. Hitt, a 1965 graduate of Jackson and a former football player at Southeast Missouri State University, has been the Indians' defensive coordinator for 19 seasons...
Robbins resigns from Poplar Bluff football post
(02/22/08) By BRIAN ROSENER ~ DAR Sports Editor Poplar Bluff became the latest SEMO North school looking for a new football coach Wednesday when Brian Robbins submitted his resignation after two seasons. Robbins was hired Tuesday night by Hillsboro. "It was a tough decision," Robbins said. "I went up and interviewed and didn't have any expectations that I would leave but they gave me a good deal. It was a family decision."...
Get caught drinking, and prepare to sit
(02/17/08) Scott City High School student-athletes caught possessing or consuming alcohol for the first time are punished with a two-week suspension, preventing them from participating in games. Still, two Rams athletes, who play both football and basketball and pleaded guilty to misdemeanor alcohol charges in between the fall and winter sports seasons, were able to continue participating without having to miss a single contest...
Two local athletes pick Lindenwood
(02/08/08) East Prairie's Tony Jones will play football; Oran's Jodi Urhahn will play softball
Former Pirates assistant returns to lead Perryville's program
(02/08/08) Perryville hired a familiar face as its new head football coach. Chaffee assistant coach James H. May III, a former assistant at Perryville, replaces Rick Chastain, who stepped down in December. "I was looking for an opportunity to be a head coach, and that opportunity came open," May said. "I didn't think there would be a better opportunity out there for me than that one."...
Charleston, New Madrid standouts sign letters of intent
(02/07/08) Allen Hemphill and Corey Rowe will play college football for Lindenwood University. 
Bootheel standouts do well on Wednesday
(02/07/08)William Cooper gave himself an early birthday present Wednesday. The all-state offensive lineman, who turns 18 today, signed a national letter of intent to play college football at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kan. this fall. Kansas State competes in the Big 12 Conference and has built itself into one of the nation's better Division 1 Football Championship Subdivision (formerly Division I-A)...
Poplar Bluff's Klaproth signs with Southeast
(02/07/08) By ALEX ABATE ~ DAR Sports Writer Poplar Bluff's Philip Klaproth took full advantage of the first day for athletes to sign Letters of Intent to particular programs on Wednesday. Klaproth will be attending Southeast Missouri State University in the fall after he signed his letter in the lobby of Peters Gym... 
University unveils plan for $22 million facility
(01/30/08)The Southeast Missouri State University football team finally will have game-day lockers at Houck Stadium. In a presentation to the Southeast booster club before Tuesday's men's basketball game, university president Dr. Kenneth Dobbins announced that the new 300-bed dormitory on campus will house an athletic facility with 85 lockers, training rooms and rooms for coaches on the ground floor...
Mules' football schedule falls into place
(01/28/08) By BRIAN ROSENER ~ DAR Sports Editor Bill Caputo compares the day MSHSAA releases the football district pairings to working the New York Stock Exchange. Poplar Bluff's athletic director had just two games set before the announcement Friday that the Mules will stay in Class 4 District 1 with Farmington, Sikeston and West Plains. By that afternoon, Caputo and Mules coach Brian Robbins were driving home with a full 10-game schedule for the next two years...
Gross says he knew it was time to retire
(01/27/08) With the news already reported that Jackson football coach Carl Gross submitted his retirement letter to the school board, the coach confirmed his decision Saturday. Gross said he retired Thursday -- effectively immediately -- from his positions as football coach, track and field assistant coach and science teacher...
SEMOBALL SUPER 25 FOOTBALL TEAM
(01/26/08) The all-Semoball football team for all classifications, as selected by the staff of Semoball.com with input from regional newspapers and football coaches:
Tigers will join Indians in Class 5 District 1 for football
(01/26/08) The annual Central vs. Jackson football game could have more at stake in the coming years. Central learned Friday that the school's increased enrollment has forced its football program to move from Class 4 to Class 5. The Tigers have been placed in District 1 of that class, along with rival Jackson, which advanced to the Class 5 state semifinals last season... 
Gross to step aside as Jackson football coach
(01/26/08)Jackson football coach Carl Gross submitted a letter of resignation from his positions as football coach, assistant track and field coach and junior high school science teacher. The letter from Gross, who has led the Indians football team for 19 years, was given to the school board, but has not yet been accepted, Jackson assistant superintendent James Welker confirmed Friday...
Poplar Bluff stays in Class 4 for football
(01/25/08) New SEMO North member Farmington replaces Cape Central in Class 4 District 1. 
Brookins steps down as Central football coach
(01/11/08)After reports circulated a week ago that Central football coach Lawrence Brookins would resign, the news became official Thursday. Central sent out a news release stating Brookins' intent not to return for the 2008 season and that the search for a new head coach would begin immediately... 
Brookins says he's still Central's coach for now
(01/04/08)Central football coach Lawrence Brookins denied reports Thursday that he has filled out resignation papers to step down as the Tigers' leader. But all signs point to Brookins resigning sometime next week. Brookins said he has been dealing with the death of his mother, Wonna Dean Brookins, 70, who died Dec. 31...
Chastain steps down as Perryville football coach
(12/19/07) Perryville high school is searching for a new head football coach after Rick Chastain submitted a letter of resignation at the school district's last board meeting. Perryville assistant superintendent Russell Leek, who confirmed Chastain's decision to step down, said Tuesday that the school hopes to replace the coach by its February board meeting... 
LT burns Titans again
(12/11/07)NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- LaDainian Tomlinson wanted to eliminate all the risks of trying a field goal in overtime. So he took the ball, cut to his left and outran everyone on a 16-yard touchdown run with 7:29 left in overtime, finishing off the Chargers' rally from a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Tennessee Titans 23-17 on Sunday... 
Brian Hill
(12/11/07)Brian Hill, Jackson Position: Offensive lineman Year: Senior Plans for next year: I am going to college and I want to play. I'm going to study construction management Favorite moment this season: Being the fourth team in school history to go 10-0 in the regular season... 
Michael Spies
(12/11/07)Michael Spies, Chaffee Position: Linebacker Year: Senior Plans for next year: Go to Southeast Missouri State or work for Drury Construction Season stats: 77 tackles, 5 sacks Favorite moment this season: Beating Scott City Typical pre-game meal: School lunch... 
Cody Carlyle
(12/11/07)Cody Carlyle, Scott City Position: Linebacker Year: Senior Plans for next year: I'm going to college and planning to play either baseball or football. I want to study to be a physical therapist or athletic trainer Season stats: 65 tackles Favorite moment this season: Beating East Prairie for the first time since I moved from East Prairie to Scott City... 
Adam Collier
(12/11/07)Adam Collier, Jackson Position: Defensive lineman Year: Senior Plans for next year: I hope to play football in college and study radiology Season stats: 62 tackles, 3 fumble recoveries Favorite moment this season: When I stripped the ball during the Poplar Bluff game and ran it back for a TD... 
Ray Bucher
(12/11/07)Ray Bucher, Jackson Position: Offensive lineman Year: Senior Plans for next year: Start working Favorite moment this season: When we beat Eureka Pregame ritual: Go to someone's house and sleep, then go sit in the locker room Strangest supply in your athletic locker: Dirty practice jersey... 
Jerrod Steger
(12/11/07)Jerrod Steger, Chaffee Position: Wide receiver/running back Year: Senior Plans for next year: My plans are to attend college to play sports or get a full-time job Season stats: 116 carries for 466 yards a |
