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Notre Dame soccer team follows plan to a T-itle (05/17/13)
Notre Dame soccer coach Jeff Worley devised the perfect game plan for the Bulldogs' Class 2 District 1 championship game Thursday against Farmington. Too bad he wasn't around to see the result. Family obligations prevented Worley from seeing his team dominate the Knights in a 3-0 win at Central High School that earned Notre Dame (13-8) its second straight district title...

Overtime unkind to Jackson girls (05/16/13)
The Class 3 District 1 girls soccer tournament ended in storybook fashion Wednesday night. Unfortunately for the host and top-seeded Indians, the story's fortunate and happy ending belonged to Seckman's Pam Silies in her team's 3-2 overtime victory...

Top-ranked Saxony Lutheran soccer team falls in district final in 2 OT (05/15/13)
FESTUS, Mo. -- The problem with boxing is it takes just one well-timed, well-placed punch to score a knockout in a battle of Class 1 heavyweights. Unfortunately for the Saxony Lutheran girls soccer team, it was St. Pius X delivering the fatal blow...

Season comes to an end for Lady Bulldogs (05/14/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com CAPE GIRARDEAU -- After facing Cape Central three times during the regular season, the Sikeston Lady Bulldogs knew full well how dangerous Lady Tiger sophomore Abby Shupert was in a tight ball game. What they couldn't expect was Shupert would save her best game for last as she completed a hat trick performance with two second half goals to down the Lady Bulldogs 3-2 Monday in the opening round of the Class 2, District 1 tournament...

May 14, 2013 Scoreboard (05/14/13)
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Jackson soccer team rides goal spree into district final (05/14/13)
Jackson scores five goals in six minutes on its way to a 6-0 win over Bluff and a spot in the Class 3 District 1 final

Lady Bulldogs set for district tournament (05/11/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- If there's one thing the Sikeston Lady Bulldogs have on their side as they enter the upcoming Class 2, District 1 tournament, its the numbers against opening round opponent Cape Central. In two of their three regular season contests it was Sikeston coming away with a win...

Dramatic finish highlights Lady Bulldogs' finale (05/10/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com FREDERICKTOWN -- Ending the regular season in dramatic fashion, the Sikeston Lady Bulldogs defeated host Fredericktown 3-2 on penalty kicks Thursday in Fredericktown. Madison Chaney had both of the Lady Bulldogs goals in regulation to force an overtime where neither team found the net...

Saxony soccer team tops defending state champs in OT (05/09/13)
Tess Daniel didn't know her opportunity to win the biggest game of the Saxony Lutheran girls soccer team's season was about to come. She didn't know the ball was headed her way, and when it arrived at her feet she didn't know where it came from. "I actually wasn't expecting it at the time," Daniel said. "I just was standing there and all the sudden this ball comes toward me. I didn't even know who kicked it, honestly. It just came towards me."...

Saxony tops defending state champs in OT (05/09/13)
Tess Daniel didn't know her opportunity to win the biggest game of the Saxony Lutheran girls soccer team's season was about to come. She didn't know the ball was headed her way, and when it arrived at her feet she didn't know where it came from. "I actually wasn't expecting it at the time," Daniel said. "I just was standing there and all the sudden this ball comes toward me. I didn't even know who kicked it, honestly. It just came towards me."...

COLUMN: Answer to sports rage lies within (05/09/13)
It was only a matter of time. That statement in itself is as frightening as the incident that precipitated it. Wednesday's news that a Utah teenager was charged with homicide by assault following the recent death of a soccer referee was met with stoic resignation by the nation's media, which briefly reported the news before reverting back to the latest on LeBron James and the Miami Heat or Phil Jackson's passivity on the Brooklyn Nets' coaching position...

Notre Dame claims district tennis crown (05/09/13)
The Notre Dame boys tennis team made school history Wednesday. Notre Dame, in just its second season to field a boys tennis squad, won its first district title. The Bulldogs avenged two regular-season losses to Dexter by beating the host Bulldogs 5-2 for the Class 1 District 1 crown...

Late goal lifts Lady Bulldogs on senior night (05/08/13)
SIKESTON -- On a night where the Sikeston Lady Bulldogs honored their departing seniors before the game, it was freshman Torrie Helmes who provided the offense. With the Lady Bulldogs hosting district and conference rival Cape Central, Helmes stepped up to net the game's lone goal, guiding her team to a 1-0 senior night win...

Perryville girls rally past Poplar Bluff (05/07/13)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- The Perryville Lady Pirates have had a knack for playing from behind in recent games. This time, they spoiled a Senior Night in the process. The Lady Pirates came from behind twice and netted all of their goals in the second half for a 4-2 win at Poplar Bluff Monday evening...

Central qualifies 3 golfers for state (05/07/13)
The Central golf team advanced all three of its Class 4 Sectional 1 qualifiers to next week's state tournament. Junior Travis Simmons led the trio with a 5-over 75 on Monday at Crown Pointe Golf Club in Farmington, Mo. Sophomore Luke Kinder was a stroke behind at 76, while freshman Kobe Franklin finished on the cut line at 77...

Sikeston soccer falls to Jackson, NMCC finishes season with win (05/03/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com JACKSON -- The Sikeston Lady Bulldogs fell to the Jackson Indians 4-1 Thursday in Jackson. Madison Chaney scored Sikeston's lone goal in the 30th minute following an assist from Tori Helms. Chaney's goal came after Jackson built a lofty 3-0 lead earlier in the first half...

Jackson track teams sweep (05/02/13)
The Jackson track and field program enjoyed a big day Wednesday. Jackson romped to titles in both the boys and girls divisions at the SEMO North Conference meet in Sikeston. Jackson's boys recorded nine first-place performances while the girls were first in 11 events...

Lady Bulldogs flattened by Farmington (05/01/13)
SIKESTON -- One day after shutting out Poplar Bluff for their seventh win of the season, the Sikeston Lady Bulldogs would prefer to forget about Tuesday's performance against the visiting Farmington Lady Knights. After surrendering the go-ahead goal just four minutes into the contest the Lady Bulldogs went on to fall 6-1 thanks in part to a hat trick from Farmington's Taylor Sancegraw...

Lady Bulldogs handed 6-1 loss to Farmington (04/30/13)
SIKESTON -- One day after shutting out Poplar Bluff for their seventh win of the season, the Sikeston Lady Bulldogs would prefer to forget about Tuesday's performance against the visiting Farmington Lady Knights. After surrendering the go-ahead goal just four minutes into the contest the Lady Bulldogs went on to fall 6-1 thanks in part to a hat trick from Farmington's Taylor Sancegraw...

Trucked (04/26/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- It took just 45 seconds into Thursday's contest against Marion, Ill., for the Sikeston Lady Bulldogs to find out how lethal Lady Wildcats' junior Emily Dickman can be. Dickman found the net in the first minute of the game before providing Marion with a hat trick performance at they handed Sikeston their second loss in the last three days, 5-1...

Sikeston netters fall to Dexter (04/25/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- The Sikeston Bulldogs fell 9-0 to the visiting Dexter Bearcats on Wednesday. Two of the afternoon's six single pairings ended up in 8-0 shutouts while Christian Rehder came closest to a win. He fell to Kyle Willis 8-6...

Chaffee boys romp past Oak Ridge (04/25/13)
The Chaffee baseball team picked up its 17th win of the season with an 11-3 victory over Oak Ridge on Wednesday. The game was originally scheduled to be played at Oak Ridge but was moved to Chaffee due to damp field conditions in Oak Ridge. Jared Walker led the Red Devils with a triple among his two hits while Devon Yahn and Layton Tenkhoff had a double apiece...

Notre Dame girls soccer team hands first loss to Saxony Lutheran (04/24/13)
The Notre Dame girls soccer team did something Tuesday no other opponent had done against Saxony Lutheran this season: take a lead. And when the game was over, the Bulldogs did something else no team had done all year: beat the Crusaders. Annie Siebert's goal five minutes into the second half was all Notre Dame needed as the visiting Bulldogs blanked Saxony 1-0 on a windy, blustery day in a game dominated by defense...

Lady Bulldogs overrun in second half, fall to Perryville 4-3 (04/24/13)
SIKESTON -- What looked to be an easy rout for the Sikeston Lady Bulldogs quickly turned south midway through the second half Tuesday against visiting Perryville. Putting a sour note on a hat trick performance from senior Madison Chaney, Sikeston watched the Lady Pirates score four unanswered goals in the final 27 minutes of play to down the Lady Bulldogs 4-3...

Notre Dame girls soccer team hands first loss to Saxony Lutheran (04/24/13)
The Notre Dame girls soccer team did something Tuesday no other opponent had done against Saxony Lutheran this season: take a lead. And when the game was over, the Bulldogs did something else no team had done all year: beat the Crusaders. Annie Siebert's goal five minutes into the second half was all Notre Dame needed as the visiting Bulldogs blanked Saxony 1-0 on a windy, blustery day in a game dominated by defense...

Central soccer team defeats Bluff in OT (04/24/13)
The conditions were ugly but the result pretty for the Central girls soccer team Tuesday night at Whiteley Park in Poplar Bluff. Dealing with gusty winds the whole game and periods of misty rain over the last 20 minutes of the second half and into overtime, the Tigers broke thorough with 2 minutes, 47 seconds to play in overtime as sophomore Abby Shupert scored for a 1-0 win...

Notre Dame girls throttle Perryville 4-1 (04/18/13)
The Notre Dame Regional High School girls soccer team was missing several key players due to injury. But the Bulldogs didn't miss a beat against visiting Perryville Wednesday. Notre Dame controlled play throughout and rolled to a 4-1 victory. "I was very pleased," said Notre Dame coach Jeff Worley after the Bulldogs evened their record at 6-6. "We've had to make a lot of adjustments the past couple of weeks. We've got five varsity players out...

April 15, 2013 Scoreboard (04/15/13)
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Pitching leads way as Sikeston mows down Winfield on road (04/13/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com MAYFIELD, Ken. -- Pitching once again led the way for the Sikeston Bulldogs. Drew Harper struck out 13 batters and Jarett Sandlin pitched a flawless seventh inning save as the Bulldogs defeated Winfield 3-1 at Mid-Continent University in Mayfield, Ken., as part of the Graves County Wood Bat Tournament...

Chaney, Lady Bulldogs pull off rally to defeat Harrisburg 3-1 (04/11/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- For the first time in quite a few games the Sikeston Lady Bulldogs found themselves trailing early Wednesday against Harrisburg, Ill. Kicking off a rally in the final minutes of the first half, however, the Lady Bulldogs went on to score three unanswered goals while holding off Harrisburg for a 3-1 win...

Oran blasts four homers in rout (04/11/13)
Welcome to "Home Run Derby," Oran style. Alex Heuring, Kody Moore, Bear Hicks and Dustin Gebhardt each blasted a home run as the host Eagles routed Scott County Central 17-1 in boys baseball action Wednesday afternoon. Chance Tenkhoff was the winning pitcher. He threw two innings and gave up one run on two hits with five strikeouts...

Saxony Lutheran girls soccer team improves to 10-0 (04/10/13)
Sitting undefeated midway through soccer season can put a bull's-eye on your back. The Saxony Lutheran girls soccer team found that out Tuesday afternoon when they hosted a physical Poplar Bluff team intent on making amends for losing to the Crusaders two weeks ago without mustering a shot on goal...

Jackson finds motivation, net against Northwest (04/09/13)
Junior Haley Mouser recorded a hat trick in a 5-0 victory against the school that ended the Indians' 2012 season

April 9, 2013 Scoreboard (04/09/13)
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Chaney gets hat trick, Sikeston blanks Massac Co. 4-0 (04/09/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- It may have took them awhile to get started Monday, but once the Sikeston Lady Bulldogs got going they were hard to stop. Led by Madison Chaney's hat trick, Sikeston routed visiting Massac County, Ill., 4-0 to push over the .500 mark on the season...

Jackson finds motivation, net against Northwest (04/09/13)
Junior Haley Mouser recorded a hat trick in a 5-0 victory against the school that ended the Indians' 2012 season

Notre Dame steamrolls Central, 8-0 (04/07/13)
The Central girls soccer team stayed close for one half of its game Friday night against Notre Dame, but six goals in the second half put the game out of reach as the Bulldogs cruised to an 8-0 win over the Tigers. "They really tried to clog it up, especially early on in the game they did a good job at that," Notre Dame coach Jeff Worley said. "I think as the game went on we were able to find space on the outside a little bit more and try to open them up a little more, and that helped us out."...

Unbeaten Notre Dame tops Dexter (04/04/13)
Stephen Brennan belted a triple and went 2 for 2 at the plate Wednesday as the Notre Dame baseball team defeated visiting Dexter 4-2 to remain unbeaten on the season. Pitcher Justin Landewee picked up his third win of the season. He threw a complete-game three-hitter with 11 strikeouts and two walks...

Lady Bulldogs blank Fredericktown (04/03/13)
SIKESTON -- In only her second game back from injury, Sikeston senior Madison Chaney made her presence felt when the Lady Bulldogs took on visiting Fredericktown Tuesday evening. Coming up big after a scoreless first half, Chaney provided her team with the game-winning goal in what proved to be a 2-0 Sikeston win that moved the Lady Bulldogs back to the .500 mark on the season...

Saxony Lutheran girls soccer team strikes again (04/03/13)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- The St. Vincent girls soccer team likes to play its defenders up and put pressure on the opposing midfield and defense. That strategy played right into one of Saxony Lutheran's strengths. The result was a relatively easy 5-0 win for visiting Saxony that allowed the Crusaders to stay unbeaten on the season Tuesday afternoon...

Southeast Missourian Player of the Week: Saxony Lutheran's Lauren Hecht (04/02/13)
Hecht scored all three goals in the unbeaten Crusaders' 3-0 victory over Sikeston last week.

Jackson girls soccer team remains perfect (04/02/13)
The Indians improved to 9-0 with a 3-0 victory over Notre Dame

Indian soccer still perfect (03/31/13)
The Jackson girls soccer team remained undefeated Saturday, beating Francis Howell 2-0 at the Parkway Showcase in suburban St. Louis. Rachel Crites scored both goals for the Indians, who improved to 8-0. Aly Baker recorded an assist while Sarah Blanton posted the shutout in the nets...

Rebound win (03/29/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Just one day after getting shutout by Notre Dame, the Sikeston Lady Bulldogs came out of their offensive rut in time for Thursday's game against Ann-Jonesboro, Ill. Led by a two-goal effort from freshman Torrie Helmes the Lady Bulldogs held off a late push by the Lady Wildcats for a 2-1 win that leaves them just one game under the .500 mark on the season...

Jackson boys, girls sweep track meet (03/28/13)
Host Jackson placed first in both divisions at Wednesday's four-team track and field meet. Jackson's Paden Wachter set a personal record in the discus with a first-place throw of 137 feet, seven inches. She also won the shot put. Jackson's girls had one other double individual winner as Chelsea Drum captured the 800 and 1,600 meter runs...

Offensive lapse (03/28/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Without the services of their most dangerous goal scorer, the Sikeston Lady Bulldogs soccer team has seen their offense take a tremendous hit. Their lack of offensive firepower generated mostly from Madison Chaney in the past was most evident Wednesday when Sikeston fell to the visiting Notre Dame Lady Bulldogs 3-0...

Saxony Lutheran girls soccer team remains unbeaten (03/27/13)
Leave it to the Saxony Lutheran girls soccer team to turn up the heat on a cold day. Facing a team determined to smother the Crusaders' offensive effectiveness, Saxony nonetheless found a way to break through Sikeston's packed defense to score three goals and claim a 3-0 victory on a chilly, blustery Tuesday afternoon...

Lady Bulldogs fall to Saxony 3-0 (03/27/13)
JACKSON -- The Sikeston Lady Bulldogs soccer team fell on the road to Saxony Lutheran Tuesday, 3-0. Sikeston spotted the Lady Crusaders all three of their goals by halftime. "The pressure wasn't on the ball like it was supposed to be. By the second half, it was too late," Sikeston head coach Doyle Noe said. "We played even with them in the second half. You can't spot a good team a couple goals."...

Saxony Lutheran girls soccer team remains unbeaten (03/27/13)
Leave it to the Saxony Lutheran girls soccer team to turn up the heat on a cold day. Facing a team determined to smother the Crusaders' offensive effectiveness, Saxony nonetheless found a way to break through Sikeston's packed defense to score three goals and claim a 3-0 victory on a chilly, blustery Tuesday afternoon...

March 26, 2013 Scoreboard (03/26/13)
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High school roundup: Saxony Lutheran girls soccer team defeats Poplar Bluff (03/26/13)
All the local high school events reported Monday to the Southeast Missourian.

Bluejays lose both in DH, Red Devils take two from Bell City (03/25/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- The Charleston Bluejays were left still searching for their first win after a pair of losses Saturday at Hillhouse Park in Charleston. Opening the doubleheader, the Bluejays fell 14-0 to Herculaneum with starting pitcher Trey Watkins taking the loss, but also providing Charleston with it's only hit...

Jackson girls soccer team wins Noon Optimist tournament (03/24/13)
The Jackson girls soccer team knew it was just a matter of time. Justin McMullen knew it, too. The Indians coach, though, nearly had it down to the minute. Jackson freshman forward Cassidi Tomsu scored with 4 minutes, 14 seconds left to give the Indians a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Marion (Ill.) in the final of the Cape Noon Optimist Club Tournament on Saturday afternoon...

March 23, 2013 Scoreboard (03/23/13)
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SHS falls in OT, Oran and Risco both roll (03/22/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com CAPE GIRARDEAU -- The Sikeston Lady Bulldogs soccer team lost a heartbreaker Thursday during the first day of the Noon Optimist Tournament at Cape Central High School 2-1 in overtime against St. Vincent. Eight minutes into the overtime, St. Vincent punched in the winning goal...

High school roundup: Jackson, St. Vincent, Perryville advance in soccer tourney (03/22/13)
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March 22, 2013 Scoreboard (03/22/13)
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Leopold girls romp in season opener (03/21/13)
The Leopold softball team couldn't have asked for a better way to debut its spring season Wednesday. The Wildcats scored 21 runs in the first inning and blistered host Bell City 45-0 in a game stopped after three innings by the mercy rule. Ashlyn Bucher belted a grand slam, a triple and went 4 for 4 to lead Leopold's offense...

All-Conference team selected for Tri-County Conference (03/21/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com RISCO -- This past week the Tri-County Conference announced it's varsity all-conference teams with several Risco players making the cut. Junior Jordon Pavy was the lone Tiger to be selected first-team all-conference while senior Austin White received second-team honors. Among those receiving honorable mentions were Risco senior Caleb McCord and junior Brandon Bixler...

Central's Simmons sizzles in cold (03/20/13)
The cold and wet conditions at Kimbeland Country Club suited Travis Simmons just fine. The Central junior fired a 2-under-par 33 over the front nine to win medalist honors and lead the Tigers to a second-place finish in a quadrangular hosted by Jackson...

Chaffee blasts Greenville 12-2, Risco falls on the road (03/20/13)
CHAFFEE -- Totaling 10 hits, the Chaffee Red Devils defeated Greenville 12-2 Tuesday in Chaffee. Logan Henson led the Red Devils at the plate with three hits. Devin Yahn added one hit and led Chaffee with three RBIs. Chaffee's Cody Johnson picked up the win on the mound. Johnson pitched four innings and struck out four. He allowed two hits and one unearned run while throwing 65 pitches...

St. Vincent girls soccer team displays strong defense in season-opening win (03/19/13)
Both the Central and St. Vincent girls soccer teams came into this season wondering how changes would affect their respective teams. Central was looking to replace 10 seniors from a team that finished 10-13-1 a year ago, while Keith Volansky was taking the helm of a St. Vincent team that finished 19-5-1 and was a Class 1 District 1 runner-up last season...

2013 Poplar Bluff Girls Soccer Schedule (03/15/13)

2013 Perryville Girls Spring Soccer Schedule (03/15/13)

Youth movement hoping to pay off for Sikeston Lady Bulldogs' soccer team (03/14/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- After watching their record slip below the .500 mark in 2012, the Sikeston Lady Bulldogs soccer team is hoping to see the results of last year's youth movement pay off when it kicks off the new season in the coming weeks...

Hampton signs with East Central to play soccer (02/26/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- There are few who have made a bigger splash in one year than Sikeston's Josh Hampton. Although he knew the trade, Hampton set records and made a name for himself in just one season in goal for the varsity Bulldogs which led to his move to the next level...

Brown will sign to play soccer at University of Louisville (02/06/13)
Dreaming youth goalkeeper Paige Brown wondered. SEMO Storm coach Dee Brown realized. And professional soccer instructor Brian Jones recognized. As for parents Rusty and Pam Brown, they drove and drove. The dreams, insight, expertise and dedication will come to fruition today when Jackson High School senior Paige Brown signs a letter of intent to play soccer at the University of Louisville...

Bulldogs' Hampton named Goal Keeper of the Year (12/23/12)
SIKESTON -- Sikeston goalie Josh Hampton played with a very simple, but effective, philosophy. "If they don't score, they can't win." Hampton denied scoring better than anyone in the history of Sikeston High School soccer during the 2012 season. The senior's dominance in goal led to a stellar year ending with one of the most prestigious awards given to those at his position for the state of Missouri...

Former Notre Dame standout Bass earns All-America at Rockhurst (12/11/12)
Former Notre Dame Regional High School standout Ryan Bass has been named to the 2012 National Soccer Coaches Association of America Divsiion II Men's Soccer All-America Team for the second consecutive year. Bass, a junior goalkeeper for Rockhurst Universtiy in Kansas City, Mo., ranked 12th in Division II with a 0.73 goals against average. ...

Hampton, Hughes selected to All-Region soccer team (12/06/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- A pair of Sikeston Bulldogs made the cut this past week when the All-Region soccer team was announced. Josh Hampton and Paul Hughes, both seniors, were selected as part of the team, which is compiled from schools in the Southeast region and includes districts 1-4...

Dunklin County soccer teams win awards (12/05/12)
Photo provided Pictured is the Dunklin County middle school soccer team. The team placed first at a tournament at the Shawnee Park Soccer Complex on Oct. 11. Pictured Bottom Row (L to R): Andrew Spence, Jesus Mendoza, Nathan Cross, Maximo Zapata, Luke Lockhert, Jonathan Ezquivel, Chase Crow; Top Row (L to R): Tanner Shaver, Hunter Hamlett, Pablo Ezquivel, Coach Monty Shaver, Isabelle Raspberry, Amory Smith, Coach Ray Spence, Alfredo Mendoza, and Danny Mendoza...

Bulldogs fill SEMO soccer all-conference list (11/14/12)
SIKESTON -- Coming off their best regular season finish in school history, the Sikeston soccer team was well represented on this year's All-SEMO Conference team as eight total Bulldogs made the cut. "It was great to win our conference for the first time and with it comes a lot of recognition," Sikeston head coach Doyle Noe said. "I'm glad we were able to get a lot of our guys on there. They definitely deserve it."...

Scoreless Class 2 sectional game turns against Perryville soccer team in shootout (11/07/12)
IMPERIAL, Mo. -- With every shot deflected, every shot high or wide, every shot saved, the chances of Perryville winning Tuesday night's Class 2 boys soccer state tournament sectional grew dimmer. And when Windsor goaltender Alex Trenary smothered Nate Kinnison's straight-on kick in the first round of the second set of penalty kicks, it was the Owls who advanced to the state quarterfinals...

Bulldogs soccer sets records in 2012 season (11/07/12)
SIKESTON -- Another trip to the Class 2 quarterfinals may not have been in the cards for this year's Sikeston soccer team, but that didn't stop the Bulldogs from once again making their mark on the record books. Besides topping the school record for shutouts, set by last year's team, Sikeston finished this season with a new high for wins in the regular season along with capturing their first ever SEMO Conference title...

Scoreless Class 2 sectional game turns against Perryville soccer team in shootout (11/07/12)
IMPERIAL, Mo. -- With every shot deflected, every shot high or wide, every shot saved, the chances of Perryville winning Tuesday night's Class 2 boys soccer state tournament sectional grew dimmer. And when Windsor goaltender Alex Trenary smothered Nate Kinnison's straight-on kick in the first round of the second set of penalty kicks, it was the Owls who advanced to the state quarterfinals...

Perryville soccer team claims first district soccer title with 3-2 win against Central (11/02/12)
Perryville's Luke Schlichting saw the play developing. The Pirates had just coughed up a 2-0 lead in the Class 2 District 1 soccer championship game, and the Perryville sophomore knew he had to make a run. Schlichting sprinted from midfield, cut in front of a Central defender and deflected a cross into the net, propelling the Pirates to their first district crown...

Saxony Lutheran soccer team falls 3-1 in district title game (11/01/12)
FESTUS, Mo. -- St. Pius won the pre-game coin toss and elected to attack with the wind in the Class 1 District 1 championship soccer match Wednesday afternoon. It provided the fast start the Lancers wanted. St. Pius netted two first-half goals and claimed their second consecutive district title 3-1 over Saxony Lutheran...

Crusaders tumble 3-1 in district title game (11/01/12)
FESTUS, Mo. -- St. Pius won the pre-game coin toss and elected to attack with the wind in the Class 1 District 1 championship soccer match Wednesday afternoon. It provided the fast start the Lancers wanted. St. Pius netted two first-half goals and claimed their second consecutive district title 3-1 over Saxony Lutheran...

Tigers derail Sikeston's promising playoff run (10/31/12)
FARMINGTON -- Looking for a season sweep of Cape Central in the Class 2, District 1 tournament semifinals on Tuesday, the Sikeston Bulldogs' defense suffered a breakdown when they could least afford it. Just over two minutes from forcing a second overtime, the Bulldogs saw a quick goal from Tigers' senior Nicholas Barnes put an end to their season in a 1-0 overtime loss...

Central, Perryville soccer teams reach district championship game (10/31/12)
Senior midfielder Nick Barnes broke a scoreless deadlock 13 minutes into the first overtime to lift Central into the championship game of the Class 2 District 1 tournament with a 1-0 victory over Sikeston on Tuesday in Farmington, Mo. Barnes took a pass from Chandler Bagley and fired a shot from the top of the 18-yard box...

SHS takes on Cape Central in district play (10/30/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com FARMINGTON -- Coming off one of the best regular seasons in school history, the Sikeston Bulldogs soccer team will enter the Class 2, District 1 tournament tonight looking to defend last year's title. Unlike their 8-0 blowout of Fredericktown in 2011's semifinals, the Bulldogs expect a much tighter contest when they face off against Cape Central at 7 p.m. in Farmington...

Notre Dame soccer team tumbles in first round of district tournament (10/30/12)
Notre Dame's boys soccer season came to an end with a 1-0 loss to Farmington in the first round of the Class 2 District 1 tournament Monday in Farmington, Mo. The fifth-seeded Knights scored the game's lone goal about 10 minutes into the second half when a header found the net off a free kick...

Eagle Ridge wins state soccer title (10/29/12)
Eagle Ridge Christian won the Missouri Christian School Athletic Association soccer championship with a 6-1 victory over Plaza Heights Christian on Saturday in Joplin, Mo. Aaron Margrabe scored five goals for the Eagles, who also benefited from an own-goal by Plaza Heights...

Conference champs (10/25/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- With the seeding for next week's district tournament already set, the Sikeston Bulldogs entered Wednesday's regular season finale against Saxony Lutheran focused solely on locking up the SEMO Conference title...

Central ends regular season by beating ND (10/25/12)
The Central boys soccer team put an exclamation point on its first winning season since 2008 by slipping past visiting Notre Dame 2-1 Wednesday night. The regular-season finale for both squads saw Central beat Notre Dame for the third time this season, including twice on penalty kicks...

October 24, 2012 Scoreboard (10/24/12)
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October 23, 2012 Scoreboard (10/23/12)
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High school roundup: Leighton dominant in return, wins cross country title (10/21/12)
Billy Leighton's return to the cross country course couldn't be going much better. The Central senior won the Class 4 District 1 meet held Saturday at Jackson City Park. He finished in 16 minutes, 29.95 seconds, more than 20 seconds ahead of his nearest competitor...

Jackson soccer team strikes before storm (10/18/12)
The Indians defeated Notre Dame 1-0 in a soccer game halted at halftime

October 15, 2012 Scoreboard (10/15/12)
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October 13, 2012 Scoreboard (10/13/12)
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Bulldogs escape Tigers 3-2 on PKs (10/12/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com CAPE GIRARDEAU -- In a wild finish, the Sikeston Bulldogs soccer team defeated Cape Central 3-2 on penalty kicks Thursday at Cape Central High School. Josh Hampton was the hero saving three shots during the do or die situation at goal as well as kicking the game-winning goal...

October 11, 2012 Scoreboard (10/11/12)
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Central soccer team rallies late, beats Notre Dame in PKs (10/10/12)
Central soccer coach Dan Martin said Tuesday's night match with new district rival Notre Dame was a character test. The Tigers proved they have plenty of it. Central (9-6) stormed back from a 2-0 second-half deficit and buried the Bulldogs (12-4) in penalty kicks...

Sikeston blanks Carbondale 3-0, Hampton earns school record (10/10/12)
SIKESTON -- Punching in the first goal of the game usually gives the Sikeston Bulldogs an advantage for a number of reasons. The biggest reason? A Bulldog win more than likely follows. Just a mere 13 minutes into the contest, Sikeston senior Brandon Goodwin gave the Bulldogs (16-4) a leg-up against visiting Carbondale, Ill., Tuesday which began a 3-0 shutout at the Sikeston Sports Complex...

Central soccer team rallies late, beats Notre Dame in PKs (10/10/12)
Central soccer coach Dan Martin said Tuesday's night match with new district rival Notre Dame was a character test. The Tigers proved they have plenty of it. Central (9-6) stormed back from a 2-0 second-half deficit and buried the Bulldogs (12-4) in penalty kicks...

Patience rewarded: Bulldogs explode for nine goals in second half (10/09/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- With his team only able to convert on one goal through the first 40 minutes against the Fredericktown Blackcats on Monday, Sikeston head coach Doyle Noe stressed patience as his team entered the second half. The Bulldogs' faith was rewarded when Brandon Goodwin scored in the first minute of what turned out to be a nine-goal second half as Sikeston went on to rout the Blackcats 10-1...

Patience rewarded:Bulldogs explode for nine goals in second half (10/09/12)

Oct. 9, 2012 Scoreboard (10/09/12)
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Oct. 8, 2012 Scoreboard (10/08/12)
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Oct. 3, 2012 Scoreboard (10/03/12)
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Bulldogs' offense explodes in 8-1 win (10/03/12)
SIKESTON -- The Sikeston Bulldogs soccer team showed just how dangerous they can be when their offense is clicking on Tuesday night. Adam Johnson scored three goals against visiting Marion, Ill., and the Bulldogs rolled to a lopsided 8-1 win at the Sikeston Sports Complex...

Bulldogs' offense explodes in 8-1 win (10/03/12)
SIKESTON -- The Sikeston Bulldogs soccer team showed just how dangerous they can be when their offense is clicking on Tuesday night. Adam Johnson scored three goals against visiting Harrisburg, Ill., and the Bulldogs rolled to a lopsided 8-1 win at the Sikeston Sports Complex...

Oct. 2, 2012 Scoreboard (10/03/12)
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Central soccer team claims 5-0 home win against Saxony Lutheran (10/03/12)
Central coach Dan Martin understands the growing pains Saxony Lutheran is enduring. His team experienced them the past several years. But the Tigers continued to demonstrate they have left that stage behind with a 5-0 home victory Tuesday over the Crusaders...

Bulldogs best Blackcats 3-1, Lady Bulldogs lose last regular season game (10/02/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com FREDERICKTOWN -- The Sikeston Bulldogs soccer team won their 13th game of the season Monday 3-1 in Fredericktown. The Bulldogs held a 1-0 lead at halftime, but it quickly turned into a 1-1 game two minutes after the break. Sikeston added two more goals in the second half to ensure the victory...

High school roundup: Jackson soccer defeats Poplar Bluff in double overtime (10/02/12)
All the local high school events reported Monday to the Southeast Missourian.

Oct. 1, 2012 Scoreboard (10/01/12)
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Sept. 27, 2012 Scoreboard (09/27/12)
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Central's offense arrives on time in 4-0 soccer victory (09/26/12)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- The Central Tigers were not deterred by mechanical problems that delayed their arrival for Tuesday's game.

September 25, 2012 Scoreboard (09/25/12)
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Lady Bulldogs sweep Charleston, Sikeston records 10th shutout against Farmington (09/25/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- The Sikeston Lady Bulldogs trumped the visiting Charleston Lady Bluejays, 9-0, Monday at Sikeston High School. "We played a very solid match in our win today," Sikeston tennis coach Russ Dial said. "Due to the approaching district tournaments we had to do some juggling with our doubles teams, however, it all worked out in our favor."...

High school roundup: Jackson softball team claims tournament title (09/23/12)
The Jackson softball team won three games to clinch first place in the Cor Jesu Academy Round-Robin Tournament.

Sept. 22, 2012 Scoreboard (09/22/12)
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Ahead early (09/21/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Less than one minute in and the Sikeston Bulldogs already had an advantage. At the 39:01 mark, Brandon Goodwin hit the back of the net with a header to give his team a one-goal lead which led to a 3-0 win over Poplar Bluff Thursday at the Sikeston Sports Complex...

Central soccer team strikes for OT win vs. Jackson (09/19/12)
"To beat Jackson on their own field feels amazing," Matt Chism said. "To beat Notre Dame and then Jackson. ... Since I've been here we've been getting stomped by them."

Sept. 19, 2012 Scoreboard (09/19/12)
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Notre Dame boys soccer team seals 2-0 victory with late goal (09/19/12)
The Notre Dame Bulldogs dominated visiting Carbondale in the possession department Tuesday night. It wasn't until a goal put the Bulldogs up 2-0 late in the second half that they could finally breathe. Jake Powderly added an insurance goal with 14 minutes left in the game to propel Notre Dame to a 2-0 win in boys soccer...

Central soccer team strikes for OT win vs. Jackson (09/19/12)
Matt Chism said the golden goal he scored early in overtime at Jackson Tuesday night was especially sweet for himself and the rest of the Central High School boys soccer team. "To beat Jackson on their own field feels amazing," Chism said. "To beat Notre Dame and then Jackson. ... Since I've been here we've been getting stomped by them."...

Notre Dame boys soccer team seals 2-0 victory with late goal (09/19/12)
The Notre Dame Bulldogs dominated visiting Carbondale in the possession department Tuesday night. It wasn't until a goal put the Bulldogs up 2-0 late in the second half that they could finally breathe. Jake Powderly added an insurance goal with 14 minutes left in the game to propel Notre Dame to a 2-0 win in boys soccer...

SHS netters fall to Notre Dame (09/18/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- The Sikeston girls tennis team lost 8-1 to visiting Notre Dame Monday at Sikeston High School. Kelsey Dial scored the only win for the Lady Bulldogs in singles play after Notre Dame decided to retire the match after Notre Dame's Carly Hopkins was ahead 2-1...

Sept. 18, 2012 Scoreboard (09/18/12)
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SHS netters fall to Notre Dame (09/18/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- The Sikeston girls tennis team lost 8-1 to visiting Notre Dame Monday at Sikeston High School. Kelsey Dial scored the only win for the Lady Bulldogs in singles play after Notre Dame decided to retire the match after Notre Dame's Carly Hopkins was ahead 2-1...

High school roundup: Jackson Invitational goes without championship game after rain (09/16/12)
No champion was crowned at the Jackson Invitational softball tournament after rain wiped out the first- and third-place games Saturday evening. Central defeated Scott City 9-3 to win fifth place earlier in the day at the Shawnee Parks Sports Complex in Cape Girardeau...

High school roundup: Kelly shuts out Sikeston to stay undefeated (09/15/12)
The Kelly softball team improved to 10-0 with a shutout of Sikeston on Friday. Winning pitcher Alexis Dock had six strikeouts and issued just one walk in the circle and added a triple at the plate for Kelly in a 10-0 win over the Bulldogs. Samantha Ratledge also tripled, while Stephanie Worth, Sydney Vinyard and Kristi Brucker added doubles for the Hawks...

Sikeston soccer team upends rival Notre Dame (09/14/12)
Zach Harrison, who is listed as a defender on Sikeston's roster, scored the game's only goal.

Sikeston tames Tigers in 1-0 battle (09/12/12)
SIKESTON -- An open net can sometimes be the scariest thing. With nothing in front of you but a goal and opportunity, tremendous pressure can sometimes lead to a botched shot. With all the commotion surrounding his situation, Sikeston's Adam Johnson wasn't so sure he connected with his shot...

Central soccer team falls 1-0 to Sikeston (09/12/12)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- An open net can sometimes be the scariest thing. With nothing in front of you but a goal and opportunity, pressure can sometimes lead to a botched shot. With all the commotion surrounding his situation, Sikeston's Adam Johnson wasn't so sure he connected with his open shot...

Jackson soccer team shakes off early goal (09/11/12)
Jackson did not get off to the ideal start Monday night. No problem for the Indians. Led by a resurgent effort in goal and a European League worthy goal, Jackson (3-1) bounced back from a 1-0 deficit in the first 10 minutes and handed visiting Mehlville a 3-1 loss...

Bulldogs suffer tough loss in Perryville (09/11/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com PERRYVILLE -- The Sikeston Bulldogs soccer team lost a tough road game Monday in Perryville, 2-1 in overtime. "It was a tough game," Sikeston head coach Doyle Noe said. After the first half, both teams were scoreless. Perryville broke the tie at the 60th minute mark on a questionable hand ball inside the box, according to Noe, which Perryville made the penalty kick and the score 1-0...

Jackson soccer team shakes off early goal (09/11/12)
Jackson did not get off to the ideal start Monday night. No problem for the Indians. Led by a resurgent effort in goal and a European League worthy goal, Jackson (3-1) bounced back from a 1-0 deficit in the first 10 minutes and handed visiting Mehlville a 3-1 loss...

Johnson, defense lead Sikeston past Marion (09/05/12)
SIKESTON -- Knowing what's waiting on them Thursday, the Sikeston Bulldogs soccer team was comforted by their 2-0 win against Marion, Ill., Tuesday at the Sikeston Sports Complex. Adam Johnson scored both of Sikeston's goals, their defense, including a shutout at goal by keeper Josh Hampton, was once again a silent killer and they have momentum leading up to their duel with visiting Notre Dame -- an always entertaining match that fell Notre Dame's way on penalty kicks last season 1-0...

High school roundup: Perryville falls to defending state champion in tournament final (09/02/12)
The St. Pius Lady Lancers were crowned champions of the Notre Dame VolleyballFest tournament on Saturday, defeating two-time defending champion Perryville 24-26, 25-21, 25-14 in a three-set thriller. The Lancers are the defending Class 2 state champions...

SHS soccer drops opener in Notre Dame Soccer Fest (08/31/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com CAPE GIRARDEAU -- The Sikeston Bulldogs soccer team dropped a close 1-0 decision to the Jackson Indians during the opening round of the Notre Dame Soccer Fest Thursday at Notre Dame High School. Jackson scored the only goal of the contest at the 15 minute mark on a free kick...

Central soccer team pelts Hillsboro with 11 goals (08/29/12)
The final score resembled one from baseball rather than soccer. Thanks to Central's explosive offense, the Tigers notched their first win of the season by knocking off Hillsboro 11-2 at home Tuesday night. "We came out early and we just wanted to get our first win of the season," Nick Barnes said. ...

Tigers pelt Hillsboro with 11 goals (08/29/12)
The final score resembled one from baseball rather than soccer. Thanks to Central's explosive offense, the Tigers notched their first win of the season by knocking off Hillsboro 11-2 at home Tuesday night. "We came out early and we just wanted to get our first win of the season," Nick Barnes said. ...

Bulldogs start season with strong showing in tournament (08/27/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com CARBONDALE -- Their first game needed two days to finish but, overall, the Sikeston Bulldogs' season opening weekend was a good step forward to begin the year. Accepting the invitation to play at the Coach Kline Invitational Tournament in Carbondale, Ill., the Bulldogs began play Friday against St. Charles East which is a high school with an enrollment of over 3,000 students...

High school roundup: Advance volleyball team dominant in debut (08/26/12)
The Advance volleyball team opened its season with a lopsided victory over Meadow Heights. Liza Gray slammed four kills and had three aces, while Aimie Simmers contributed three kills and had two blocks for the Hornets in their 25-6, 25-8 win over the Panthers on Friday...

High school roundup: Jackson falls in softball season opener (08/23/12)
All the scores from Wednesday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian.

Aug. 22, 2012 Scoreboard (08/22/12)
Softball Kelly 11, Chaffee 2

2012 high school boys soccer preview capsules (08/21/12)
Central Tigers Last season's record: 7-14-2 2011 final game: Lost to Jackson 4-0 in a Class 3 District 1 semifinal Returning starters: Tyler Anderson, sr., DEF; Nick Barnes, sr., FOR; Ethan Groshong, jr., DEF; Austin Bagley, jr., GK; Chandler Bagley, jr., MID; Duncan McKinley, jr., MID; Eric Craiglow, jr., MID; Matt Chism, jr., FOR; Caleb Strickland, jr., DEF...

2012 Poplar Bluff Boys Soccer Schedule (08/21/12)

Moving on (08/14/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- They know what it feels like now. They've experienced great success and want nothing more than to repeat it. The Sikeston Bulldogs soccer team broke numerous solo and team records last season and set new heights inside their own program. The most wins, most shutouts, and most goals in one game from an individual are all school records that fell...

Southeast Missourian girls soccer player of the year: St. Vincent's Storm French served as a calming force on Indians' defense (07/15/12)
St. Vincent's Storm French repeated as the Southeast Missourian girls soccer player of the year.

St. Vincent's Kayla Seabaugh earns Class 1 girls soccer player of year award (06/25/12)
The St. Vincent girls soccer team didn't even make it out of district play, but that didn't stop the state's coaches from honoring the Indians. Senior Kayla Seabaugh was named the Class 1 player of the year by the Missouri High School Soccer Coaches Association, while teammate and fellow senior Storm French repeated as the Class 1 defensive player of the year...

Chaney, other Lady Bulldogs honored (06/09/12)
FARMINGTON -- The Class 2, District 1 All-District team was recently released with 11 players from the five schools selected to the first-team by the district coaches, and eight players were given Honorable Mention. Sikeston's Madison Chaney was the Lady Bulldogs' lone representative on the first team. ...

Notre Dame drops quarterfinal match (05/29/12)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- A season spent on an upward trend ended on a down note for the Notre Dame girls soccer team Saturday night. The Bulldogs gave up a goal just more than four minutes into their Class 2 state quarterfinal against Rosati-Kain and eventually lost 6-1...

Notre Dame soccer team loses 6-1 in Class 2 state quarterfinals (05/27/12)
A season spent on an upward trend ended on a down note for the Notre Dame girls soccer team Saturday night. The Bulldogs gave up a goal just more than four minutes into their Class 2 state quarterfinal against Rosati-Kain and eventually lost 6-1. "It was kind of what I expected," Notre Dame coach Jeff Worley said. ...

Wengert steps aside as St. Vincent girls soccer coach (05/23/12)
The coach guided the Indians to three district crowns and the Class 1 state title in 2009

Notre Dame soccer team beats De Soto in overtime in Class 2 sectional (05/23/12)
The Bulldogs pressed on to the Class 2 state quarterfinals with a 2-1 victory in overtime

Wengert steps aside as St. Vincent girls soccer coach (05/23/12)
The coach guided the Indians to three district crowns and the Class 1 state title in 2009

Notre Dame soccer team beats De Soto in overtime in Class 2 sectional (05/23/12)
The Notre Dame girls soccer team got a goal from Brianne Sanders to defeat host De Soto 2-1 in a Class 2 sectional Tuesday.

Notre Dame soccer team works overtime for district title (05/18/12)
The Notre Dame girls soccer team defeated host Farmington 1-0 in overtime to win the Class 2 District 1 championship Thursday.

Notre Dame soccer team works overtime for district title (05/18/12)
FARMINGTON, Mo. -- Miranda Fowler had heard it countless times from her coaches, so it almost came naturally. "The coaches are always talking about making sure we follow the shot until the goalie has it securely in her hands," the Notre Dame junior said. "I knew I was there ready just in case. I knew it probably wasn't going to happen, but then it came up and I was like, ‘Yes.'"...

District championship eludes Jackson girls soccer team (05/17/12)
The Jackson girls soccer team fell to Northwest 1-0 in the Class 3 District l title game Wednesday.

District championship eludes Jackson (05/17/12)
The Jackson girls soccer team created the majority of the top scoring opportunities. But Northwest made its only real chance count, and the Lions' defense did the rest. Third-seeded Northwest scored off a corner kick late in the first half and upset the host Indians 1-0 in Wednesday's Class 3 District 1 final...

May 16, 2012 Scoreboard (05/16/12)
Baseball Class 3 District 1 title game Kennett 6, Notre Dame 4

Sikeston's season ends with loss to Notre Dame (05/16/12)
FARMINGTON -- Playing Notre Dame in the Class 2, District 1 Tournament semifinals on Tuesday the Sikeston Lady Bulldogs saw their season come to a close with a 6-0 loss. After scoring the go-ahead goal in only the second minute of the game, Notre Dame went on push ahead 3-0 at the half. Notre Dame went up by four goals early in the second before running away to a 6-0 final...

Perryville soccer team's season ends with 3-1 loss in district semifinals (05/16/12)
FARMINGTON, Mo. -- The Perryville girls soccer team had a chance to get the early jump on favored Farmington on Tuesday. But a shot that appeared as if it might have penetrated the goal line after hitting the crossbar was ruled to have stayed out...

St. Vincent's soccer season ends with 2-0 loss to St. Pius (05/16/12)
CRYSTAL CITY, Mo. -- The St. Vincent girls soccer team won't play in June for the first time in four years. The top-ranked team in Class 1 lost to the state's No. 2 team in the latest Missouri High School Soccer Coaches Association poll. The Indians' 2-0 loss to St. Pius in the Class 1 District 1 championship game Tuesday marked the end of a stellar run by St. Vincent...

Notre Dame soccer team waltzes past Sikeston into final (05/16/12)
FARMINGTON, Mo. -- The Notre Dame girls soccer team was determined not to overlook Sikeston despite a 7-0 romp during the regular season. "We have a team moto, the next game is the most important game," Notre Dame junior Taylor Rinda said. "We never take anybody lightly."...

St. Vincent's soccer season ends with 2-0 loss to St. Pius (05/16/12)
CRYSTAL CITY, Mo. -- The St. Vincent girls soccer team won't play in June for the first time in four years. The top-ranked team in Class 1 lost to the state's No. 2 team in the latest Missouri High School Soccer Coaches Association poll. The Indians' 2-0 loss to St. Pius in the Class 1 District 1 championship game Tuesday marked the end of a stellar run by St. Vincent...

Perryville soccer team's season ends with 3-1 loss to Farmington in district semifinals (05/16/12)
The Perryville girls soccer team lost to Farmington 3-1 in a Class 2 District 1 semifinal Tuesday.

May 15, 2012 Scoreboard (05/15/12)
Girls soccer Class 2 District 1 semifinals Notre Dame 6, Sikeston 0 Farmington 3, Perryville 1 Class 1 District 1 title game St. Pius 2, St. Vincent 0 Baseball Class 1 District 2 semifinals Oran 10, Advance 0 Bernie 7, Leopold 3 Class 1 District 3 semifinals...

SHS advances to district semis (05/15/12)
FARMINGTON -- Advancing to the semifinals of the Class 2, District 1 Tournament the Sikeston Lady Bulldogs put up a pair of early goals to defeat Fredericktown 2-1 on Monday. "We played them last week, but districts is a whole new season," Sikeston head coach Doyle Noe said. "Coming in to the game obviously the goal is to just win and move on. We came out and got an early goal, which is huge and it let us relax a little bit."...

Jackson girls soccer team blanks Poplar Bluff in district semis (05/15/12)
The Indians reached the district title game with a 3-0 victory

May 14, 2012 Scoreboard (05/14/12)
Baseball Class 3 District 1 semifinals Notre Dame 3, Dexter 0 Class 2 District 3 semifinal Jefferson 4, Chaffee 3 Class 1 District 3 quarterfinals Leopold 12, Bell City 0 Advance 6, Scott County Central 4

Cape Central girls soccer team hangs tough, falls to Poplar Bluff (05/13/12)
The Poplar Bluff girls soccer team defeated Cape Central 2-1 in a Class 3 District 1 quarterfinal Saturday.

Central hangs tough, falls to Poplar Bluff (05/13/12)
Marissa Burroughs wasted no time on her free kick Saturday. The Poplar Bluff senior put down the ball and didn't wait for the Central players to prepare. Burroughs sent a line drive into the far upper corner of the goal for the eventual winning score in the fifth-seeded Mules' 2-1 victory over the Tigers in a Class 3 District 1 girls soccer quarterfinal at Jackson Junior High...

St. Pius ends Saxony Lutheran girls soccer team's winning campaign (05/13/12)
The St. Pius girls soccer team defeated Saxony Lutheran 6-1 in a Class 1 District 1 semifinal Saturday.

May 12, 2012 Scoreboard (05/12/12)
Girls soccer Class 3 District 1 Poplar Bluff 2, Cape Central 1 Baseball Class 3 District 1 Notre Dame 17, Doniphan 0

Lady Bulldogs rout Fredericktown 7-1 (05/11/12)
SIKESTON -- With districts just around the corner, a phase of the Sikeston soccer team that has seen its troubles this season may be peaking at the right time. The Lady Bulldogs' leading scorer, Madison Chaney, scored four goals while three others added a goal apiece in their 7-1 rout of Fredericktown Thursday at the Sikeston Sports Complex...

High school roundup: St. Vincent baseball team rallies in seventh to beat Leopold (05/11/12)
All the scores from Thursday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian.

May 10, 2012 Scoreboard (05/10/12)
Baseball Notre Dame 7, North St. Francois County 0

High school roundup: Valle Catholic dumps Notre Dame baseball team 3-1 (05/10/12)
All the scores from Wednesday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian.

Chaffee ends regular season with 21 wins (05/09/12)
EAST PRAIRIE -- The Chaffee Red Devils ended the regular season with a 21-3 record after downing East Prairie 9-1 on Tuesday. Chaffee got a dominant pitching performance from Cody Payne who tossed a complete game, striking out 14 and allowing just one unearned run...

May 8, 2012 Scoreboard (05/08/12)
Boys tennis Cape Central 6, Mehlville 0 Notre Dame 5, Liberty 0 Baseball Saxony Lutheran 17, Vienna, Ill. 13 Chaffee 9, East Prairie 1 Scott City 13, Kelly 2 Woodland 3, Oak Ridge 0 Softball Delta 16, Bloomfield 1 Girls soccer Cape Central 4, Sikeston 3...

High school roundup: Rinda leads Notre Dame girls soccer team past Central 4-1 (05/08/12)
All the scores from Monday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian.

Rinda leads ND past Central 4-1 (05/08/12)
Taylor Rinda scored twice to lead the Notre Dame girls soccer team past host Central 4-1 on Monday. Brianne Sanders and Jordan Nelson also scored for Notre Dame. Mollie Pleimann, Abby Boyer and Madeline Rosenquist each had an assist for the Bulldogs...

May 7, 2012 Scoreboard (05/07/12)
Girls Soccer Notre Dame 4, Cape Central 1 Jackson 4, Mehlville 0 Baseball Poplar Bluff 5, Scott City 2 Cape Central 9, Hillsboro 2 Saxony Lutheran 13, Meadow Heights 3 Softball Shawnee, Ill. 14, Oak Ridge 13 Woodland 17, East Prairie 5 Zalma 26, Puxico 11

Smith's goal leads Jackson girls soccer team past St. Vincent (05/06/12)
Victoria Smith scored for the Jackson girls soccer team to lead it past visiting St. Vincent 1-0 on Friday

High school roundup: Notre Dame golfers capture sectional crown (05/06/12)
All the scores from Friday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian.

Huge second half lifts Jackson over Lady Bulldogs 4-2 (05/04/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Squandering a 2-0 halftime lead, the Sikeston Lady Bulldogs couldn't keep the Jackson Lady Indians down for long. Jackson hit the back of the net four times in the second half, downing the Lady Bulldogs 4-2 Thursday at the Sikeston Sports Complex...

May 4, 2012 Scoreboard (05/04/12)
Girls soccer Jackson 1, St. Vincent 0

Huge second half lifts Jackson over Lady Bulldogs 4-2 (05/04/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Squandering a 2-0 halftime lead, the Sikeston Lady Bulldogs couldn't keep the Jackson Lady Indians down for long. Jackson hit the back of the net four times in the second half, downing the Lady Bulldogs 4-2 Thursday at the Sikeston Sports Complex...

High school roundup: St. Vincent earns trip to Class 1 state golf tournament (05/03/12)
All the scores from Wednesday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian.

St. Vincent girls soccer team fends off Notre Dame 2-1 (05/02/12)
The St. Vincent girls soccer team scored the game's first two goals and held on for a 2-1 victory over host Notre Dame.

May 2, 2012 Scoreboard (05/02/12)
Girls soccer St. Vincent 5, De Soto 2

May 1, 2012 Scoreboard (05/01/12)
Girls soccer St. Vincent 2, Notre Dame 1 Jackson 4, Cape Central 0 Baseball Saxony Lutheran 6, Oak Ridge 5 Scott City 17, Scott County Central 1 Kelly 6, Oran 3 Softball Advance 21, Charleston 1 Leopold 16, Zalma 0

Heady play (05/01/12)
davidj@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- A heads-up play from Sikeston junior Madison Chaney proved to be the difference on Monday in the Lady Bulldogs' 1-0 win over Poplar Bluff. With the game scoreless in the 60th minute, Chaney took a shot from directly in front of the goal that sailed over Poplar Bluff goalkeeper Courtney Raulston. ...

High school roundup: Chaffee baseball team falls short in title game at own tourney (04/29/12)
All the scores from Saturday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian.

High school roundup: Mirly scores in sixth to lead Saxony Lutheran baseball team past Advance (04/29/12)
All the scores from Friday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian.

SHS soccer falls at Marion; Jays' baseball snaps losing streak (04/27/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com MARION, Ill. -- The Sikeston Lady Bulldogs fell to Marion, Ill., Thursday 3-1. Madison Chaney scored her 14th goal of the season in the loss. Sikeston (5-9) fell behind 2-1 at the half in another windy contest. With the assist from Monica Carter, Chaney punched in the Lady Bulldogs' only goal in the 35th minute...

High school roundup: Leopold baseball team sneaks past Oak Ridge (04/27/12)
All the scores from Thursday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian.

St. Vincent girls soccer team clips Jackson 2-1 (04/26/12)
The St. Vincent girls soccer team defeating visiting Jackson 2-1 on Wednesday

April 26, 2012 Scoreboard (04/26/12)
Softball Leopold 14, Oak Ridge 0

Chaney's two goals lift SHS over Anna-Jonesboro (04/26/12)
SIKESTON -- Sikeston's Madison Chaney keeps rolling along. The Lady Bulldogs forward scored two goals and led Sikeston to a 2-1 win over Anna-Jonesboro on a windy Wednesday night at the Sikeston Sports Complex. Chaney has 13 goals this season, by far the most for any Lady Bulldog...

St. Vincent girls soccer team clips Jackson 2-1 (04/26/12)
The St. Vincent girls soccer team defeating visiting Jackson 2-1 on Wednesday

High school roundup: Notre Dame captures Class 3 District 1 golf title (04/26/12)
All the scores from Wednesday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian.

April 25, 2012 Scoreboard (04/25/12)
Boys golf Class 3 District 1 1. Notre Dame 330; 2. Sikeston High School 338; 3. Perryville 388; 4. Farmington 390; 5. Dexter 394; 6. Ste. Genevieve 410; 7. North County 428; 8. Salem 429; 9. Potosi 462; 10. Fredericktown 472; 11. Park Hills Central 488...

April 24, 2012 Scoreboard (04/24/12)
Baseball Scott City 16, Charleston 0 Jackson 10, Perryville 0 Delta 10, Meadow Heights 3 Softball Leopold 14, Bernie 5 Advance 26, Puxico 1

April 23, 2012 Scoreboard (04/23/12)
Softball Advance 8, Leopold 1

High school roundup: Notre Dame baseball team sweeps own showcase tournament (04/22/12)
All the scores from Friday and Saturday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian.

April 21, 2012 Scoreboard (04/21/12)
Softball Greenville 13, Leopold 1 Leopold 14, Woodland 6 Baseball Helias 11, Oran 10 Notre Dame 5, Oran 0 Notre Dame 5, MICDS 0 Girls soccer Saxony Lutheran 8, Summit Christian 2

Sikeston soccer team blanked at Saxony 2-0 (04/20/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com JACKSON -- The Sikeston Lady Bulldogs fell 2-0 to Saxony Lutheran Thursday night at Saxony Lutheran High School. Saxony scored both their goals in the first half. The first came in just the fifth minute from a corner kick, which Sikeston failed to clear...

Jackson girls soccer team blanks Poplar Bluff (04/20/12)
The Jackson girls soccer team defeated host Poplar Bluff 2-0 on Thursday.

High school roundup: Chaffee boys capture title at Riverbend Invite track and field meet (04/20/12)
All the scores from Thursday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian.

Jackson girls soccer team blanks Poplar Bluff (04/20/12)
The Jackson girls soccer team defeated host Poplar Bluff 2-0 on Thursday.

April 19, 2012 Scoreboard (04/19/12)
Baseball Jackson 3, Poplar Bluff 1 Girls soccer Saxony Lutheran 2, Sikeston 0

Nelson's goal lifts Notre Dame girls soccer team past Perryville (04/19/12)
The Notre Dame girls soccer team defeated host Perryville 1-0 on Wednesday.

April 18, 2012 Scoreboard (04/18/12)
Softball Leopold 36, Oak Ridge 3

Chaney leads Sikeston past Cape Central 2-1 (04/18/12)
SIKESTON -- Taking on upwards of four defenders at a time has become second nature to Sikeston's Madison Chaney. The fleet-footed forward draws the attention of every defense she faces which, at times, looks like an entire backfield is between her and the goal...

April 17, 2012 Scoreboard (04/17/12)
Baseball Oran 8, Saxony Lutheran 1 Notre Dame 5, Scott City 1

High school roundup: St. Vincent girls soccer team blanks Poplar Bluff 8-0 (04/17/12)
All the scores from Monday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian.

SHS soccer team places seventh at Fralish Cup (04/16/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com CARBONDALE, Ill. -- The Sikeston Lady Bulldogs soccer team won seventh place in the Fralish Cup Saturday defeating Marion, Ill., 1-0. Madison Chaney scored the games only goal with the assist from Monica Carter. Sophomore Annie Ramey, who blocked 18 shots on goal this weekend, picked up the shutout as keeper...