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Saxony Lutheran spoils senior night for Lady Mules (4/18/24)It was an emotional night for the seniors of the Poplar Bluff Lady Mules soccer team. The Lady Mules hosted Saxony Lutheran on Wednesday at Poplar Bluff High School for senior night. Despite their best efforts to make up the ground in the first half, the Lady Mules fell short in the final minutes to the Saxony Lutheran Lady Crusaders 3-2...
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Sikeston posts record-breaking victory, wins key district match (4/16/24)FARMINGTON, Mo. — Sikeston’s girls’ soccer team had a rollercoaster weekend, showcasing both impressive highs and challenging setbacks at the Fralish Cup in Carbondale, Illinois. The Lady Bulldogs (6-6) kicked things off with a record-breaking 9-0 victory over Illinois Valley Central (0-10-1) on Friday, April 12...
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Cape Central soccer above .500 entering Fralish Cup (4/11/24)By defeating Sikeston 4-0 on Tuesday, April 9, at Bill Lawson Memorial Field in Sikeston, Mo, the Cape Central girls’ soccer team did something that hasn’t been done this late into the season since 2021. Have a winning record. Cape Central’s previous two games against Kelly and Sikeston were won by a combined score of 12-0. ...
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Gutierrez nets hat trick, lifts Cape Central over Sikeston (4/11/24)SIKESTON — Cape Central secured a decisive 4-0 victory over Sikeston in a SEMO Conference clash at Bill Lawson Memorial Field on Tuesday, April 9. The match began as a back-and-forth affair, but the Lady Tigers (4-3-0) intensity ramped up as the game progressed, ultimately overwhelming the Lady Bulldogs’ (4-5-0) defense...
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Soccer: Cape Central at Sikeston (4/11/24)Photos from Cape Central's 4-0 win over Sikeston at Bill Lawson Memorial Field on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
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Lady Mules secure home win over Kelly (4/10/24)The Poplar Bluff Lady Mules landed their second straight win of the season with some aggressive play on the soccer field. The Lady Mules wouldn’t be denied against the Kelly Lady Hawks as they constantly took shots toward the goalkeeper to secure an 8-0 victory. The Lady Mules improved to 3-4 on the season. Due to the weather conditions, the senior night festivities were canceled, but the Lady Mules still played with an extra boost...
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Big second half gives Jackson win over Farmington (4/9/24)A four-goal second half propelled the Jackson Indians girls soccer team over the Farmington Knights 5-0 on Monday at Jackson High School. Offensively, Jackson had a rather slow start in the first half with just one goal but put on a clinic in the second...
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C2D1 Soccer: Saxony Lutheran vs. Sikeston (4/9/24)
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Klinkhardt scores winner in double overtime thriller (4/4/24)A clash between a pair of rivals in the Jackson Indians and Notre Dame Bulldogs took double overtime to decide a winner. A goal by Olivia Klinkhardt served as the winner in Jackson’s 2-1 win over the Bulldogs on Wednesday. “I kind of thought it would play out pretty tight,” Jackson coach Justin McMullen said. “I thought early on we had a lot of chances and if a couple of those go in I think it’s a different outcome late but, I didn’t expect anything less tonight.”...
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Sikeston downs DeSoto in windy match (4/4/24)SIKESTON — The ball wasn't just passed or kicked; it was launched, swerved, and dipped at the whim of the wind. Yet, Sikeston navigated the aerial chaos, defeating DeSoto 4-1 at Bill Lawson Memorial Field on Tuesday, April 2. “It makes everything tougher,” said Sikeston coach Gabe Dement. “I don’t care if you’re a professional or a high school player. It’s hard to control the ball when the wind is blowing 20 to 30 miles per hour.”...
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Soccer: DeSoto at Sikeston (4/3/24)Photos from Sikeston's 4-1 win over DeSoto at Bill Lawson Memorial Field at the Sports Complex on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.
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Gutierrez leading offensive success for Cape Central soccer (4/2/24)Experience can go a long way in sports. That is certainly the case for Cape Central’s Celeste Gutierrez so far in 2024. The senior has scored 10 goals in just six games this season, pacing a much improved Cape Central attack. “The passing and the movement have been big,” Gutierrez said. “I’m finally healed from all my injuries in the past and we’re doing a good job keeping the ball moving.”...
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Perryville soccer’s Brooklyn Moll building off 2023 success (4/2/24)Brooklyn Moll is coming off an incredibly successful 2023 season in goal for the Perryville Pirates. She has picked up where she left off this season as she helped lead the Pirates to a 3-2 beginning. The Pirates opened the season at the Fox Invitational where they fell 1-0 to Notre Dame St. Louis and fell 4-0 to Windsor (Imperial) before beating Bishop DuBorg 6-0 for their first win of the season...
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Notre Dame, Jackson renew soccer rivalry (4/2/24)A local soccer rivalry is renewed on Wednesday, April 3, when Jackson hosts Notre Dame. Jackson looks to continue its winning ways having won six straight district championships, including a trip to the final four in 2018. Notre Dame is looking to return to such success, having not won a district title since its run of three straight state championship games (winning two) from 2017-19...
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Lady Mules lose tough battle (4/2/24)In what became a tale of two halves, Carbondale struck first, and struck once — but in the end, that was all the visiting Terriers needed. Despite the multiple attempts, the Poplar Bluff Lady Mules couldn’t quite get the goal they were fighting for, and Carbondale was able to walk away with the 1-0 victory Monday at Mules Stadium...
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Cape Central soccer cruises by Poplar Bluff (3/29/24)A pair of SEMO Conference foes clashed on Thursday evening at Cape Central High School. Ultimately, the Cape Central Tigers prevailed with a 3-0 win over the Poplar Bluff Mules, getting them back on the winning side of the rivalry after a loss a season ago...
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Sims powers Sikeston past Kelly with another hat trick (3/28/24)SIKESTON — For the second time in a week, Kennedi Sims’ hat trick propelled Sikeston to a commanding victory over Kelly, this time in a 6-1 conquest at Bill Lawson Memorial Field at the Sports Complex on Wednesday, March 27. Sims' scoring prowess is fueling the Lady Bulldogs’ (3-3) resurgence after the team won only four games last year. With 14 goals through just six games, they've already surpassed last season's scoring output...
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Soccer: Poplar Bluff at Cape Central (3/28/24)
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Soccer: Kelly at Sikeston (3/28/24)Photos from Sikeston's 6-1 win over Kelly at Bill Lawson Memorial Field at the Sports Complex on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.
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Offensive potential providing high hopes for Notre Dame soccer (3/27/24)If you like goal scoring, then Tuesday’s night contest between Notre Dame and Sikeston was for you. In Notre Dame’s 8-0 win over Sikeston, the Bulldogs had five different goal scorers. Maya Thebeau, Mya Shaffar, Cora Burford, Skylar Craft and Eloisa West all scored, led by Thebeau who had a hat trick in the dominating victory...
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Jackson outlasts surging Saxony defense in premier early-season soccer clash (3/27/24)Anticipated to be one of the top matchups in all of Southeast Missouri this spring, Jackson girls soccer lived up to its high billing in Tuesday’s 3-0 home victory over Saxony Lutheran. It took a while to find some openings against a tough Crusader defense, but the opportunities began to come in troves and Jackson found its stride in the midgame and pushed that momentum to a huge win...
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Notre Dame soccer smashes Sikeston 8-0 (3/27/24)An offensive outburst led the Notre Dame Bulldogs to a 8-0 win over the Sikeston Bulldogs on Tuesday. Early on the Sikeston goal keeper was doing everything possible to keep the Bulldogs in the match as she stymied multiple prime scoring chances. “We had a game plan, we were just trying to stick to it,” Bulldogs coach Ryan Schweain said. “Sikeston’s goal keeper made some fantastic saves and we talked at halftime about just sticking with it.”...
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Girls Soccer: Saxony at Jackson (3/26/24)Jackson girls soccer jumped on Saxony early and held on to win in a March 26, 2024 game between the Jackson Indians and the Saxony Lutheran Crusaders at Jackson Junior High School in Jackson, Mo. Jackson defeated Saxony, 3-0.
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Soccer: Sikeston at Notre Dame (3/26/24)
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Jackson opens Lady Indian Showcase with loss to Marquette (3/23/24)Friday night marked the opening night of the 2024 Jackson Lady Indian Showcase. In the opening contest of the evening, it was Kickapoo defeating Helias Catholic 1-0. The nightcap featured the host Indians battling Marquette. “We look forward to this every year,” Indians coach Justin McMullen said. “We have three really quality opponents down here in our area so we’re fortunate to host some quality games.”...
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Sikeston reverses fortune, thumps Kelly 5-1 (3/22/24)BENTON, Mo. — In a rivalry game packed with extra meaning, Sikeston delivered a statement win on Kelly at Lambert Field. The Lady Bulldogs (2-0) took complete control after halftime, overwhelming the Lady Hawks (0-2) with a relentless attack that propelled them to a 5-1 triumph on Thursday, March 21...
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Notre Dame girls open season with home win over Cape Central (3/22/24)A late change in the schedule led to a pair of crosstown rivals squaring off on Thursday evening. Ultimately, it was the Notre Dame Bulldogs defeating the Cape Central Tigers 3-2 in a tightly contested battle. Picking up where they left on Monday, the Tigers opened the scoring in the 22nd minute when Celeste Gutierrez struck to make it 1-0...
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Soccer: Cape Central at Notre Dame (3/21/24)
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Lady Mules looking to build on last season (3/20/24)The Poplar Bluff Lady Mules soccer team is locked and loaded for their season opener and has plans to make a splash in this year’s district tournament. Before the Lady Mules can look towards the postseason, they took the first step on their quest on Tuesday in a home opener contest against West Plains High School...
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Soccer: Poplar Bluff vs West Plains (3/20/24)
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Two-goal debut for Sims leads Sikeston in opener (3/19/24)SIKESTON — Sikeston might have a multi-sport star in the making with freshman Kennedi Sims. Fresh off her standout basketball season, Sims wasted no time showcasing her scoring touch on the soccer field, netting two goals to lead Sikeston to a 2-0 season-opening victory over Anna-Jonesboro on Monday, March 18 at the Sports Complex...
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Jackson opens girls soccer season with overwhelming win (3/19/24)
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Celeste Gutierrez scores hat trick as Cape Central routs St. Vincent (3/18/24)The 2024 soccer season started with a bang for Celeste Gutierrez and the Cape Central Tigers. Gutierrez netted a hat trick and led the way to Cape Central’s season-opening 5-1 win over the St. Vincent Indians on Monday. From the opening minute, the Indians were back on their heels...
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Girls Soccer: Kelly at Jackson (3/18/24)The Jackson Indians defeated the Kelly Hawks 15-0 Monday, March 18 in Jackson, Mo.
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Soccer: St. Vincent at Cape Central (3/18/24)
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Saxony defense clobbers Farmington in season-opening thrashing (3/15/24)Facing off against a foe that took it the distance a year ago, Saxony Lutheran girls soccer started 2024 off with a bang in a 7-0 rout of Farmington on Friday afternoon. For the second consecutive year, the teams squared off in the season opener. But after a 2-1 Saxony victory in penalties last year, the rematch felt quite different from the get-go...
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Girls Soccer: Farmington at Saxony (3/15/24)Saxony Lutheran jumped on Farmington early in a March 15, 2024 game between the Saxony Lutheran Crusaders and the Farmington Knights at Shawnee Park Sports Complex in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Saxony Lutheran defeated Farmington, 7-0.
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Saxony girls’ seasoned core preparing squad for long haul as preseason closes (3/14/24)Nearly a year removed from their first final-four run in seven years, the Saxony Lutheran Crusaders are hungry for more entering the 2024 girls soccer season. With four of the five MHSSCA All-State players from yesteryear returning, with two on each side of the field, there’s an expectation for the high-motor efforts of 2023 to continue this spring...
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Leadership key to Jackson girls’ success in final season under McMullen (3/13/24)There’s plenty to be excited about for the Jackson Indians girls soccer team this spring, from the scoring talent to some key defensive returners. But there’s been one news clipping that’s caught the eye of local soccer fans: It’ll be the last ride for longtime coach Justin McMullen...
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COLUMN: 5 local girls soccer players to watch in 2024 (3/13/24)The 2024 season is nearing for local girls soccer programs. With that comes a furious race for conference titles, district titles and perhaps even state titles. Every local team features a plethora of talented players that is sure to lead them to success but I have included my five girls soccer players to watch this season...
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Duncan to play soccer for MAC (2/28/24)Poplar Bluff Lady Mules soccer player Cori Duncan will get the opportunity of her dreams to showcase her skills at the next level as she signs up to continue her soccer career. Accompanied by her teammates and family, Duncan signed her National Letter of Intent to play soccer at Mineral Area College to become the newest member of the Lady Cardinals soccer squad...
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Area club team finishes successful fall season (11/9/23)The Southeast Missouri Soccer Club, or SMSC as its been known for years, had its 2015/2016 Galdiators squad recently end its fall season with a second-place finish in Murray, Ky. Head coach Rusty Crafton is also the head coach of the Poplar Bluff High School boys soccer team and said it’s about instilling the basics when they’re at a young age, especially given SMSC’s impact on the PBHS team with six current Mules among the club’s alumni...
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Bulldogs’ season ends in C3D1 final loss to Farmington (11/3/23)The sudden finale of a career spent on the pitch hit on a grand scale. As the ball flew through the back of the net in double overtime, 13 Notre Dame seniors saw their final season end with a thud as Farmington came back to beat the Bulldogs 2-1 to win the Class 3 District 1 championship on Thursday, Nov. 2, in Hillsboro, Mo...
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C3D1 Soccer Championship: Notre Dame vs. Farmington (11/3/23)Notre Dame lost to Farmington 2-1 in double-overtime in the Class 3 District 1 Tournament on Thursday, Nov. 2, in Hillsboro, Mo.
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C2D1: Saxony senior sings swan song in semifinal loss (11/2/23)AFFTON — The thrill of victory and agony of defeat were on display in the Class 2 District 1 semifinals. Tournament host Affton defeated Saxony Lutheran 7-0 to win a school-record 21st game and advanced to the district championship game on Wednesday, Nov. 1, in St. Louis...
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C2D1 Soccer: Saxony Lutheran at Affton (11/2/23)Saxony Lutheran falls to Affton 7-0 in the semifinal round of the Class 2 District 1 Tournament on Wednesday, Nov. 1, in St. Louis.
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Diego Chahin scores twice to push Bulldogs back to C3D1 title game (11/1/23)On a 34-degree night in unfamiliar territory, nothing warms the spirits up like a pair of goals. Diego Chahin scored two goals in the second half to lead Notre Dame to a 2-0 win over Cape Central on Tuesday to advance to the Class 3 District 1 championship game in Hillsboro, Mo...
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Poplar Bluff falls to top-seed Farmington (11/1/23)HILLSBORO — The Poplar Bluff Mules had their historic season come to an end Tuesday as they fell to familiar foe Farmington in the Class 3 District 1 tournament semifinals at Hillsboro. It was a close game throughout but it was the Knights that came out the victor as they scored on a set piece in the closing minutes of the game...
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C2D1 Soccer: Saxony Lutheran vs. Perryville (11/1/23)Saxony Lutheran beat Perryville 2-1 in penalty kicks in the opening round of the Class 2 District 1 Tournament on Monday, in Affton, Mo.
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C3D1 Soccer semifinals: Notre Dame vs. Cape Central (11/1/23)Notre Dame won 2-1 over Cape Central in the Class 3 District 1 semifinal game on Tuesday, Oct. 31 in Hillsboro, Mo.
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C2D1: Crusaders prevail over Pirates on penalty kicks (10/31/23)Just like the last time Saxony Lutheran and Perryville met in the Class 2 District 1 Tournament, Monday’s contest came down to penalty kicks. Brayden Moore scored the final PK to clinch the 2-1 win for Saxony Lutheran, which advances to the C2D1 semifinals on Wednesday at Affton, Mo...
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Mules soccer downs Sikeston, onto district semis (10/31/23)The Poplar Bluff Mules soccer team cruised by Sikeston on Saturday in the opener of the Class 3 District 1 Tournament at Hillsboro High School. The Mules took down the Bulldogs 5-0 behind a pair of goals from Alec Papanicolou and Colten Palma while Blaise Rowland also added a goal...
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Poplar Bluff’s Palma pulls double duty for Mules (10/28/23)Poplar Bluff senior Colten Palma does a lot for the Mules. Not only does he kick on Friday nights, he’s also a formidable player for the Mules soccer program which is in the midst of its best season since 2015 and coming off of a 1-0 win over Farmington where the winning goal was scored by … Palma...
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Jackson soccer enters 'tough' C4D1 field (10/27/23)The Jackson boys' soccer team enter one of the toughest district tournaments in the state, where all but three teams are .500 or better. “There’s five teams in our district this year that could come out on top,” Jackson head coach Zach Walton said. “That's how tough it is, and you don't know who it's gonna be. They’re just all that good and that close. I mean, they've all beat each other. Limburgh beat us and then we beat Oakville and Oakville beat Lindbergh. It’s tight.”...
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Mules looking to build on record season (10/27/23)The Poplar Bluff Mules soccer team grabbed its 14th win on Wednesday in a 1-0 stunner over Farmington, the district’s top seed, for the program’s most wins since 2015. But before they can celebrate, they have to focus on the task at hand which is the Class 5, District 1 Tournament that begins Saturday in Hillsboro...
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Johnson’s penalty kick helps Sikeston edge St. Puis X in overtime thriller (10/26/23)SIKESTON — Jaden Johnson’s ice-veins penalty kick in overtime sent the crowd into a frenzy and lifted Sikeston to a thrilling 4-3 victory over St. Puis X at Bill Lawson Memorial Field on Wednesday, October 25. The Bulldogs (11-11-0) showed their true potential down the stretch, winning six of their final nine games and finishing the regular season with a three-game winning streak...
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Poplar Bluff stuns Farmington ahead of district soccer tournament (10/26/23)The Poplar Bluff Mules took down the district top seed in the Farmington Knights 1-0 on Wednesday, giving them even more momentum ahead of their postseason opener on Saturday against Sikeston at Northwest.
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Poplar Bluff’s Rowland leads BlaisE-ing offense (10/25/23)The Poplar Bluff Mules boys soccer team has one more regular-season game before it starts the postseason on Saturday against the Sikeston Bulldogs in the Class 3, District 1 Tournament quarterfinals at Northwest High School. The Mules host top-seeded Farmington at 7 p.m. before taking on the Bulldogs on Saturday...
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Soccer: Poplar Bluff 1, Farmington (10/25/23)The Poplar Bluff Mules took down the districts top seed on Wednesday when they beat the Farmington Knights 1-0 at PBHS.
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Jackson soccer vs. DeSmet (10/25/23)The Jackson soccer team finished the regular season with a 3-1 loss to DeSmet on Tuesday, Oct. 24, in Jackson.
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Sikeston junior making surprising, positive impact on the pitch (10/24/23)The success of the Sikeston High School boy’s soccer program this fall may have caught some in the area by a bit of a surprise. In large part, that is because the Bulldogs added a couple of weapons in juniors PJ Farmer and Tristan Wiggins, who had never even played for the program before a couple of months ago.
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Soccer: PB vs St. Paul Lutheran - Senior Night (10/24/23)The Poplar Bluff Mules soccer team had a ton of leadership heading into the season with nine seniors. In Thursday’s matchup against St. Paul Lutheran, many gathered to honor those players on senior night.
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Mules dominate on Senior Night (10/20/23)The Poplar Bluff Mules soccer team had a ton of leadership heading into the season with nine seniors. In Thursday’s matchup against St. Paul Lutheran, many gathered to honor those players on senior night. After a 1-3 loss against Jackson in their last contest, the Mules looked to get back on track with a dominant performance. Only one-half was needed as the Mules defeated St. Paul 12-0 to improve to 12-4 on the season...
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Soccer: Cape Central at Perryville (10/20/23)Perryville defeated Cape Central 2-0 on Thursday, Oct. 19, in Perryville, Mo.
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Notre Dame snaps Jackson’s win streak with four-goal outburst (10/19/23)It was an electrifying atmosphere as the Jackson Indians and Notre Dame Bulldogs took the field on Wednesday at Notre Dame Regional High School. A raucous crowd helped propel the Bulldogs to a 4-1 win over the Indians, snapping Jackson’s 11-game winning streak in the process...
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Seniors shine in Cape Central's 8-0 win over Fredericktown (10/19/23)Preston Schlichting scored five goals to lead Cape Central to an 8-0 win over Fredericktown on Wednesday at Cape Central High School. “It’s great because our team, we work together well and we know a pattern we like to play with,” Schlichting said. “Whenever they all feed it to me and we can tuck it away, it feels good.”...
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Soccer: Jackson at Notre Dame (10/19/23)Notre Dame defeated Jackson 4-1 on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at Notre Dame Regional high School.
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Soccer: Sikeston at Notre Dame (10/18/23)Notre Dame defeated Sikeston 4-1 on Monday, Oct. 16, at Notre Dame Regional High School.
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Three-goal second half pushes Jackson by Poplar Bluff (10/17/23)Monday night’s matchup between the Poplar Bluff Mules and the Jackson Indians was a highly anticipated one. In the end, it was the Jackson Indians walking away victorious with a 3-1 win. “I thought we played really well tonight,” Indians coach Zack Walton said. “In the first half we had a lot of good chances to score, we just didn’t find the back of the net. I thought our boys kept their heads and battled it out.”...
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Sides stands out on senior night in Notre Dame win (10/17/23)On a night dedicated to 14 seniors, it was Bryce Sides who stood out ahead of the pack with two goals, leading Notre Dame to a 4-1 win over Sikeston in the Battle of the Bulldogs on Monday, Oct. 16, at Notre Dame High School. "It's an amazing feeling, it really is, but I could not have done it without my teammates," Sides said. "We all played really well tonight. The defense gave the offense an opportunity to make a lot of runs ... It's amazing to have that support from your team."...
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Poplar Bluff Soccer Classic this weekend (10/14/23)Soccer players from kindergarten to eighth grade will get to showcase their skills this weekend at the annual Poplar Bluff Soccer Classic at Whitley Park. The action starts Saturday and continues through Sunday afternoon. The tournament features four divisions and teams from throughout Southeast Missouri...
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Portageville volleyball three-peats as Bootheel Conference Champions (10/13/23)MALDEN, Mo. — The Portageville volleyball dynasty added another chapter to its legacy with a third consecutive Bootheel Conference Championship, after winning 3-1 over Senath-Hornersville on Thursday, October 12. The Lady Bulldogs (24-4-2) exacted sweet revenge over the Lady Lions (13-12-2), returning the favor with set scores of 25-15, 14-25, 25-18, 25-18...
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Wiggins' hat trick leads Sikeston to 6-1 win (10/12/23)FESTUS, Mo. — The Sikeston soccer team left no doubts about their resilience as they stormed to a sensational 6-1 victory at Festus on Tuesday, October 10. Bulldogs’ (8-10) Tristan Wiggins stole the spotlight, netting a remarkable hat trick and becoming the first player since 2014 to achieve the coveted 20-goal milestone for the team...
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Sikeston’s comeback bid falls short in 3-2 loss to state-ranked Farmington (10/12/23)SIKESTON, Mo. — Despite putting forth the season's best performance, Sikeston fell 3-2 to Farmington at Bill Lawson Memorial Field. “Last night was the most complete game we’ve put together all year,” said Sikeston coach Gabe Dement. “Our keeper’s saves and defense’s huge plays kept us in a situation for the first 60 minutes that allowed a potential comeback on the attacking end to be possible.”...
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McMinn strikes twice to lead Jackson over Saxony Lutheran (10/12/23)It has been a big season thus far for Aiden McMinn. McMinn’s successful campaign continued on Thursday as he netted a pair of goals in Jackson’s 3-0 win over Saxony Lutheran High School. McMinn capitalized for the first goal of the game as he gained just a sliver of space from the Crusaders...
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Preston Schlichting's goal pushes Cape Central past Notre Dame 2-1 (10/11/23)The Cape Central boys' soccer returned to .500 on the season with a 2-1 win over district rival Notre Dame on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at Cape Central High School. Both teams went into halftime tied 1-1. Tigers senior Preston Schlichting scored the go-ahead goal in the second half to secure the victory...
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Soccer: Notre Dame at Cape Central (10/11/23)Cape Central defeated Notre Dame 2-1 on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at Cape Central High School.
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Luke Eggemeyer looking to lead Crusaders deep into postseason (10/10/23)One of the mainstays for the Saxony Lutheran Crusaders over the last four seasons has been Luke Eggemeyer. Eggemeyer is now in his senior season with the Crusaders and is still making a big impact. “I still remember being a freshman and playing with the big boys,” Eggemeyer said. “Now being one of the seniors is crazy.”...
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Jackson soccer edges Clayton 3-2, continues winning streak (10/9/23)The Jackson Indians improved to 13-1 after defeating the Clayton Greyhounds 3-2 on Saturday in Jackson, Mo. Sophomore Dylan Strothmann kicked the deciding goal from 25 yards out to push the Indians to victory. "I was at the right place at the right time," Strothman said. "My teammates found me and I just put it in the back of the net."...
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Emmett Pfeifer helping lead Bulldogs as districts approach (10/7/23)The Notre Dame Bulldogs soccer team is a club that features a multitude of seniors. Those various seniors all produce in their own way, but one that stands out is Emmett Pfeifer. Pfeifer has spent all four years of his high school career in the Bulldogs’ soccer program, something he doesn’t take lightly...
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Sikeston shuts out North County 5-0 on senior night (10/7/23)SIKESTON — Communication was key to Sikeston’s success on senior night, as the Bulldogs (7-9-0) won 5-0 over North County (1-12) at the Sports Complex on Thursday, October 5. “Led by Barrett Stokes at goalkeeper, the defense set the tone from the beginning by negating each and every attempted North County attack and finding passes to build down the field,” said Sikeston coach Gabe Dement. “This was a result of team communication and allowed the offense several chances to score.”...
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Sikeston hoops already making impact - on the pitch (10/5/23)SIKESTON – There is no shortage of euphoria leading into the 2023-24 varsity boy’s basketball season at Sikeston High School. Ask anyone at Jay’s Krispy Fried Chicken or the regulars at Bo’s Breakfast and Bar-B-Q and they’ll tell you that this year’s team could be special.
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'Next Pirate up' is Perryville mantra on pitch this fall (10/5/23)SIKESTON – The Perryville High School boy’s soccer program hasn’t endured a non-winning season since finishing 9-9 in 2009, and that streak just may continue for another autumn, however, it won’t be done easily.
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Poplar Bluff falls to Notre Dame at home (10/4/23)The Poplar Bluff Mules had their winning streak snapped on Tuesday as they fell to the visiting Notre Dame Bulldogs, 3-0. The game was steady for for a good chunk of the first half before the Bulldogs found the back of the net and then added two more goals to go up 3-0 at the break...
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Perryville soccer at Sikeston (10/4/23)SIKESTON - Perryville got past Sikeston 5-2 in varsity boy's soccer action on Tuesday at the Sikeston Sports Complex.
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Schlichting’s hat trick leads Tigers over Crusaders (10/2/23)Preston Schlichting once again finds himself an integral part of the Cape Central Tigers attack. Schlichting, a senior, lights up the score sheet game in and game out for the Tigers. In Monday’s 3-0 win over the Saxony Lutheran Crusaders, Schlichting dominated, posting a hat trick in the win...
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Cairns’ two-way abilities leading Cape Central soccer (9/27/23)Max Cairns’ impact for the Cape Central Tigers goes deeper than the stat sheet. While he scores his fair share of goals and assists on many as well, but Cairns also impacts scoring chances by his vocal leadership. “It’s a trait that I’ve developed,” Cairns said. “It definitely took work. I didn’t get here overnight.”...
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Bulldogs offense erupts, down Lancers in Tuesday tilt (9/26/23)After being held to two goals over their last three games, the Notre Dame Bulldogs erupted for six goals in a 6-1 rout of the St. Pius X Lancers on Tuesday. The win snapped a three-game skid for the Bulldogs. “It feels really good,” Bulldogs coach Matt Vollink said. “One of the things we’ve talked about is we have a tough schedule and we play tough teams. Hopefully as the season goes on those tough games against quality teams will pay off.”...
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Heart and passion on display as Sikeston falls 2-1 at Poplar Bluff (9/22/23)POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. — Despite a narrow 2-1 defeat at Poplar Bluff on Thursday, September 21, the Sikeston boys’ soccer team showed its ability to go head-to-head with top teams in the district and the SEMO Conference. With a breakthrough on the horizon, the Bulldogs (5-7-0) demonstrated their potential against the Mules (6-2-1), signaling that the team is on the cusp of making a significant impact when the postseason rolls around...
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Blake Cain's hat trick leads Jackson past Perryville (9/22/23)Within a few short days, the Jackson soccer team went from being blanked by Lindbergh at home on Monday to shutting out Perryville 5-0 on Thursday on the road at Perryville, Mo. "It's a big win," said junior Blake Cain. "It definitely helps our forward momentum going into the next game. It's a good refresher as well."...
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Mules down Sikeston 2-1 at home (9/22/23)It took a scoreless half and several chances but the Poplar Bluff Mules took down Sikeston 2-1 on Thursday at Mules Stadium for its second-straight SEMO Conference win and its second-straight district victory. With the win, Poplar Bluff has now won four in a row and five of its last six matches dating back to Sept. 1...
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Soccer: Jackson at Perryville (9/22/23)Jackson defeated Perryville 5-0 on Thursday, Sept. 21, in Perryville, Mo.
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Saxony Lutheran snaps Sikeston win streak (9/19/23)SIKESTON — The Sikeston soccer team saw its three-game winning streak snapped at the hands of Saxony Lutheran at the Sports Complex on Monday, September 18. The Crusaders (6-4) employed an effective game plan that proved both frustrating and defeating for the Bulldogs (5-6), resulting in a 4-1 victory...
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Missourian prep sports roundup, Sept. 18: Jackson volleyball falls to Cor Jesu (9/19/23)The Jackson Indians fell to Cor Jesu in three sets (25-16, 25-23, 25-21) on Monday, Sept. 18, in Jackson, Mo. Katy St. John led the Indians with 10 kills, followed by nine from Nadia Wasilewski and seven from Ella Domian. Holland Guilliams led the Indians with 10 digs and Ava Wessell had 10 assists. The Indians (8-3) return to host Sikeston on Tuesday...
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Soccer: Jackson vs. Lindbergh (9/18/23)Jackson fell to Lindbergh 4-0 on Monday, Sept. 18, in Jackson, Mo.
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Sikeston gets revenge with a 2-0 win at Carbondale (9/15/23)CARBONDALE, Ill. — In a dog-eat-dog battle, the Sikeston soccer team asserted its dominance, leaving Cardonale (Ill.) chasing its tails. The Bulldogs (4-5-0) won their second consecutive match with a 2-0 at the Terriers’ (3-4-1) home field on Thursday, September 14...
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Juniors lead Jackson soccer to 5-0 start (9/15/23)The years of the Jackson boys’ soccer team winning the state championship or playing for the state title feel distant after an 8-13 2022. After a 3-0 win over Northwest (Cedar Hill) on Wednesday, Sept. 13, the Indians have started the season with a 5-0 record. They have certainly exceeded the community’s expectations but whether or not this hot start is a surprise to the players is mixed...
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Mules down Tigers for first time since 2016 (9/15/23)The last time Poplar Bluff beat Cape Central in boys soccer, none of the Mules roster had made it to high school ... or junior high. It was back on Sept. 20, 2016, when the Mules last beat the Tigers, in a 7-0 drumming at home. While Thursday wasn’t a drumming, it was a 2-0 victory and a shutout for the Mules, something Rusty Crafton was excited about after the game...
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Johnson’s hat trick propels Sikeston to an 8-2 win over Windsor (9/14/23)SIKESTON — Setting the stage for the season, Sikeston Soccer opened its home game schedule with an emphatic 8-2 win over Windsor at the Sports Complex on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. In a remarkable feat, the Bulldogs (3-5) are already on the brink of equaling their entire goal tally from last season, with 26 goals in just eight games, compared to 27 goals in 23 games last year. It was also the first instance since 2015 that the team scored eight or more goals in a single game...
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Soccer: Windsor at Sikeston (9/14/23)Photos from Sikeston's 8-2 win over Windsor at the Sports Complex on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.