Central puts HOF back in motion
(03/08/10)
The Central hall of fame has stood at 39 members for eight years. That's long enough for former Central athletic director Terry Kitchen, who's put his go-getter mindset to changing that number soon. Kitchen, a HOF member himself who oversaw the school's hall of fame for 12 years during his tenure as AD, and current Central AD Lance Tollison are spearheading the movement to resurrect the dormant shrine to the school's past athletes and coaches. ...
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Johnson's 3 barrage too much for Central girls
(02/28/10)Poplar Bluff's Ruthie Johnson torched the Tigers for 31 points, including a school-record eight 3-pointers, in the district title game. 
Indians reach district title game with 62-60 win vs. Central in 2OT
(02/26/10)"It feels like we won state right now," Jackson senior Henrie Williams said.
Indians reach district title game with 62-60 win vs. Central in 2OT
(02/26/10)POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Central senior Kevin Casasola heaved a desperation 3-pointer from mid-court just before the buzzer sounded. "I threw it up and was praying the whole time," Casasola said. "It seemed like it took hours." The shot hit the rim but bounced high into the air and away to conclude Thursday's double-overtime marathon. Jackson survived the scare and earned the 62-60 victory in a Class 5 District 1 semifinal... 
Cape Central girls advance to face Poplar Bluff in district title game
(02/25/10)Top-seeded Central scored the game's first 12 points, led by 14 points after one quarter and held off a rally by fourth-seeded Seckman before posting a 53-41 semifinal win. 
Casasola leads Tigers with determined style
(02/22/10)Kevin Casasola has one characteristic that sets him apart from your typical high school basketball star. It's not his height, athleticism or even his talent. It's his heart. The Central senior consistently has been one of the better players this season and he's achieving his success because of his drive and determination... 
Grovenor earns second at state wrestling meet
(02/21/10)"He didn't lose because he made a mistake, he just ran into a tough, tough kid," Central coach James Brake said. "We've got to tip our hat to him." 
Troxel leaves state swimming meet with mixed emotions
(02/21/10)Jackson freshman Kyleigh Troxel missed the 500-yard final but won the consolation race. 
High school roundup: Panthers escape St. Vincent with 67-59 win
(02/21/10)All the scores from Friday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian.
High school roundup: Three wrestlers from Jackson and one from Central win first-round matches
(02/19/10) All the area high school events reported Thursday to the Southeast Missourian. 
Central overpowers Perryville girls 66-31
(02/19/10)The Tigers had 24 steals and the Pirates committed 40 total turnovers. 
Lady Tigers roar: Behind seniors, Cape Central defeats Sikeston
(02/18/10)Five of the Lady Tigers' six seniors combined for 63 points as Cape Central built an early lead and defeated Sikeston 87-52.
Lady Tigers roar: Behind seniors, Cape Central defeats Sikeston 87-52
(02/18/10)sd_sports@yahoo.com CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Wednesday night was Senior Night for the Cape Central Lady Tigers basketball team, and unfortunately for Sikeston, the seniors didn't disappoint. Five of the Lady Tigers' six seniors combined for 63 points as Cape Central built an early lead and defeated Sikeston 87-52... 
High school roundup: Senior Malik leads Central to 87-52 victory on senior night
(02/18/10)All the events from Wednesday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian.
Roundup: Shorthanded Charleston downs Cape Central
(02/17/10) All the results that were reported to the Sikeston Standard Democrat on Wednesday. 
Flannigan powers Dexter's win
(02/17/10)Alan Flannigan produced a huge double-double in points and rebounds to lead the Dexter Bearcats to a 61-49 win over Caruthersville Tuesday night at the Bearcat Event Center. Flannigan finished with 32 points and 19 rebounds as the Bearcats snapped a two-game losing streak and improved to 13-11 on the season with one regular season game remaining...
High school roundup: Notre Dame girls down Dexter 60-50
(02/17/10) All the scores from Tuesday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian. 
Tigers upset Sikeston boys 57-50
(02/14/10)fter Central fell behind 9-0 to start Friday's game and eventually 13-2, it looked like it could be a long night for the Tigers. 
High school roundup: Central sends six, Notre Dame two to state wrestling meet
(02/14/10)All the action from Saturday that was reported to the Southeast Missourian. 
Tiger clawed: Sikeston drops second straight game
(02/14/10)The Sikeston Bulldogs shooting woes eventually led to a 57-50 Cape Central win on Friday night.
High school roundup: Johnson powers Cardinals past Bulldogs 62-52
(02/14/10) All the action from Friday that was reported to the Southeast Missourian.
Tiger clawed: Sikeston drops second-straight game
(02/14/10)sd_sports@yahoo.com CAPE GIRARDEAU -- They couldn't hit jump shots, they struggled with layups and the free throw line was not kind to them. The Cape Central Tigers took advantage in a big way. The Sikeston Bulldogs lost their second game in a row on Friday night as their shooting woes eventually led to a 57-50 Cape Central win...
College signings
(02/12/10) Cape Central senior Taylre Scott and Perryville High School sisters Emily Hanquist and Rebecca Hanquist signed to play softball at Mineral Area College.
High school roundup: Central girls net win against Dexter
(02/12/10) All the area high school events reported Thursday to the Southeast Missourian. 
ND repeats at Show-Me meet
(02/12/10)Depth plays a crucial role in a meet where the top 16 swimmers score points for their teams. Notre Dame captured its fourth consecutive Show-Me Conference crown by using its depth to counter the firepower of Jackson's top performers, including meet MVP Kyleigh Troxel... 
Mistakes, poor shooting hurt Lady Bearcats
(02/11/10)Cape Central took advantage of Dexter's misfortunes for a 53-47 SEMO Conference win Thursday night at the Bearcat Event Center.
Mistakes, poor shooting hurt Lady 'Cats
(02/11/10)Poor shooting and turnovers cost the Lady Bearcats as Cape Central took advantage of Dexter's misfortunes for a 53-47 SEMO Conference win at the Bearcat Event Center Thursday night. Dexter could only manage two points in the second quarter, but the Lady 'Cats still managed to hang around and even take the lead early in the fourth quarter. But the missed open shots and missed free throws that put Dexter in a hole returned late in the game as the Lady Tigers pulled away for the road win...
High school roundup: Leopold captures tourney crown
(02/11/10) All of the area high school events reported Wednesday to the Southeast Missourian. 
Jackson boys defeat Central at the Show Me Center
(02/10/10)Jackson's offense sizzled in the second quarter. The Indians shot 70 percent from the field as it pulled away from Central at the Show Me Center. The Tigers never could dig out of the hole as the Indians pulled out the 57-46 victory Tuesday. "I thought we got the ball in some good spots," Jackson coach Darrin Scott said. "We got to the high post, we got it in the low post. That's what I thought was key. We got the ball in positions where we can make shots and then we made shots."... 
Jackson girls cruise in wire-to-wire victory
(02/10/10)Jackson was money on offense and stifling on defense. That combination led the Indians to a 66-33 rout of rival Central at the Show Me Center on Tuesday night. "It was a big thing," Central coach Sherri Shirrell said of the Indians' shooting. "They were shooting real well and their matchup zone gave us fits."... 
Central's Pittman packs a big punch in a small frame
(02/07/10)Sadie Pittman succumbed to fear during her first few years on the basketball court. Even when she'd race toward the basket all alone, she refused to take a shot. The speedster would wait for a teammate to catch up then pass the ball. "She wouldn't shoot," said Pittman's mother, Linda Alford-Taylor. ...
High school roundup: Casasola leads Tigers to win over Poplar Bluff
(02/07/10) All the scores from Saturday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian. 
Central girls handle Kougars
(02/07/10)The lone freshman delivered when danger lurked for the Central girls basketball team. Chelsea Vinson scored five points late in the final quarter Saturday to help the host Tigers tame Rosati-Kain 49-42. The Kougars closed within a point at 35-34 with 4 minutes, 26 seconds left in the contest. The Tigers responded by going inside to their freshman forward, who knocked down her shot and got fouled. She connected on the free throw to complete the three-point play...
High school roundup: Trio leads Scott City girls to victory
(02/05/10) All the high school events reported Thursday to the Southeast Missourian. 
Central, Perryville now district football foes
(02/04/10)A move up in class and a move down in class has aligned Perryville and Central as district football opponents for the next two years. While Central is nearly twice the size of its neighbor to the north, both schools find themselves in Class 4 District 1 after the new class and district alignments recently were unveiled by the Missouri State High School Activities Association. It was the most dramatic change for the six area high schools, who all were affected by the biennial realignment... 
Streaking Bulldogs avenge loss to Central
(02/02/10)Notre Dame defeated Cape Central 70-55 to avenge the Tigers' upset win at the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament. 
ND girls clamp smothering 'D' on Central
(02/02/10)A hounding defense and an unstoppable duo inside led Notre Dame to a 69-53 victory over rival Central on Monday night at the Show Me Center. The Bulldogs (17-4, 5-0) forced countless turnovers with their defense and Jane Morrill and Brooke Bohnert provided the scoring against the Tigers (12-6, 2-1)...
Changes made to football districts
(02/01/10) sd_sports@yahoo.com COLUMBIA -- The Sikeston Bulldogs football team won their first district title since 1995 last year, but in order to repeat that accomplishment in 2010, the Bulldogs will have to do it with a different looking district. Sikeston remains in Class 4, District 1 as does Farmington, however, gone from the district are Poplar Bluff and West Plains. ...
Some high school basketball games canceled tonight
(01/29/10) The following sports games scheduled for tonight have been canceled, as reported by the KZIM KSIM website. n The Oak Ridge vs. St. Vincent high school basketball game scheduled for tonight is canceled. n The Sikeston vs. Kelly high school boys basketball game scheduled for tonight is canceled... 
Pittman propels Central girls past Bluff
(01/29/10)Sadie Pittman made big play after big play. She saved her best for last. Pittman stole the ball with 15 seconds remaining in the game and hit the game-winning jumper to cap a stellar performance and lift her Tigers over Poplar Bluff 48-46 on Thursday night... 
High school roundup: Hogan leads Rams past Saxony Lutheran 53-42
(01/28/10)All the scores from Wednesday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian. 
Cape Central press too much for Charleston
(01/26/10)The Cape Central Lady Tigers pressured the Lady Bluejays into submission on Monday night as they caused 41 Charleston turnovers in their 66-45 win at Charleston High School.
Cape Central press too much for Charleston
(01/26/10)sd_sports@yahoo.com CHARLESTON -- The Charleston Lady Bluejays are used to turnovers. They're just usually the team that causes them. The Cape Central Lady Tigers pressured the Lady Bluejays into submission on Monday night as they caused 41 Charleston turnovers in their 66-45 win at Charleston High School...
High school roundup: Morrill hits milestone in ND win
(01/26/10) All of the area high school events reported Monday to the Southeast Missourian. 
Jackson's Hobbs wins 500 freestyle at City of Roses swimming meet
(01/24/10)Jackson co-coach Carol Baugh said Allison Hobbs has been working on her 500-yard freestyle for weeks. That work paid off as Hobbs took first place in the event at the eighth annual City of Roses Invitational held at Central Municipal Pool. Hobbs was seeded second and more than 8 seconds behind top-seeded Megan Popp from Rockwood Summit. Hobbs took an early lead, but with 50 yards to go, Popp had closed within a shoulder-length... 
Central's rally runs out of time vs. Eureka girls
(01/24/10)It was an abysmal first half of basketball for Central on Saturday. The Tigers couldn't do anything right as Eureka scored the first 14 points of the game and led by as many as 18 points during the opening game of the Notre Dame Shootout. "I wasn't real happy at halftime and they didn't like a lot of what I had to say," Central coach Sherri Shirrell said. ... 
High school roundup: Jackson junior wins third conference wrestling title
(01/24/10)All the scores from Saturday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian.
High school roundup: Scott County heads to championship game after defeating Delta 83-46
(01/22/10) All the area high school events reported Thursday to the Southeast Missourian.
High school roundup: ND girls fall to St. Joseph Academy
(01/21/10) All the scores from Wednesday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian.
Central wrestlers pin 40-39 dual loss on North County
(01/20/10) Central needed to forfeit four matches, but the wrestlers who competed for the Tigers on Tuesday delivered. Central used pins by Caleb Yeargain (125 pounds), Raymond Woldtvedt (160) and Kevin Flesher (171) to nip North County 40-39. The pins by Woldtvedt and Flesher were in the final two matches wrestled... 
Homecoming win
(01/17/10)sd_sports@yahoo.com NEW MADRID -- For most of the season, free throw shooting has been the achilles heel for the New Madrid County Central Eagles. On Friday night, it helped them win the game. NMCC hit 12-of-15 free throws in the final quarter and held off Cape Central 59-53 on homecoming to improve to 8-6 and 3-0 in SEMO Conference action... 
High school roundup: Notre Dame, Jackson share title at relays
(01/17/10)All the results from Friday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian.
High school roundup: St. Vincent takes first in St. Albans boys tournament
(01/17/10) All the scores from Saturday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian.
High school roundup: Notre Dame, Jackson share title at relays
(01/17/10)All the results from Friday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian.
High school roundup: Scott City, Delta advance to semifinals
(01/13/10) All of the area high school events reported Tuesday to the Southeast Missourian.
High school roundup: Central girls defeat Greenville on the road
(01/12/10) All of the area high school results reported Monday to the Southeast Missourian. 
High school roundup: Porter, Hatchett power Braves
(01/10/10)All the scores from Friday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian.
High school roundup: Porter, Hatchett power Braves
(01/10/10)All the scores from Friday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian.
Central boys race past district foe
(01/10/10) It took more than five minutes for the Central boys basketball team to surrender a point to visiting Seckman and only a few minutes more for the Jaguars' star to start showing signs of frustration. Behind the strength of its defense, Central jumped out to an early lead, which it never relinquished, in a 76-47 victory at the Tiger Shootout on Saturday... 
High school round up: St. Vincent advances to Delta tourney semifinals
(01/06/10)All the scores from Tuesday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian. 
Central boys rough up Ste. Gen 58-26
(01/06/10)After losing to Ste. Genevieve last year, the Central High School boys basketball team prepared for a battle. Little did the Tigers know avenging that defeat would be so easy. With Ste. Genevieve rebuilding and Central surging, the Tigers blistered the visiting Dragons 58-26 on Tuesday night... 
High school roundup: Central swimmers bag victory at Poplar Bluff meet
(01/05/10)All the area high school events reported Monday to the Southeast Missourian. 
Scot Central claims second straight tourney title
(01/03/10)CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Scott County Central senior Bobby Hatchett is always smiling. When he gets a steal and makes a layup -- he smiles. He leaves his defender with a knee-buckling cross-over and then scores -- he smiles. He even misses a dunk and there's still a smile... 
Braves cure upset fever, win title
(12/31/09)Central enjoyed a magical run through the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament. But as has been the case with every tournament team the past two years, the Tigers were no match for Scott County Central. Top-seeded SCC finished off a second straight dominant tournament, routing sixth-seeded Central 75-47 in Wednesday night's championship game at the Show Me Center...
Braves cure upset fever, win title
(12/31/09)Central enjoyed a magical run through the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament. But as has been the case with every tournament team the past two years, the Tigers were no match for Scott County Central. Top-seeded SCC finished off a second straight dominant tournament, routing sixth-seeded Central 75-47 in Wednesday night's championship game at the Show Me Center...
Championship: Scott County Central 75, Cape Central 47
(12/30/09) Scott County Central won its second consecutive Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament on Wednesday by defeating Cape Central. 
Central slays another one
(12/30/09)The current group of Central basketball players is trying to bring respect back to a program that has struggled in recent years. This week's Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament will go a long way toward accomplishing that goal. Sixth-seeded Central notched its second upset in as many nights, knocking off second-seeded Notre Dame 56-51 in Tuesday's semifinals... 
Central slays another one
(12/30/09)No. 6 seed Cape Central pulled off a second upset in a row, this time over No. 2 seed Notre Dame, to advance to the championship game of the Southeast Missourian Christmas tournament. 
Charleston tests top-seeded Scott County Central
(12/30/09)Scott County Central trailed early but will play for a second consecutive Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament title. 
Charleston overcomes shaky start; Scott Central rolls
(12/29/09)sd_sports@yahoo.com CAPE GIRARDEAU -- The Charleston Bluejays overcame a shaky start to defeat the No. 5 seed Advance Hornets on Monday night in the second round of the 2009 seMissourian Christmas tournament. After falling behind 9-7 at the end of the first quarter, the Bluejays began pounding away. A 30-point second quarter gave Charleston a 14-point advantage at the half and they would never look back... 
Central upsets rival Jackson
(12/29/09)James Lane's emphatic two-handed slam with 10 seconds left said it all. The Central Tigers shut down Jackson in the second half and pulled away for a 53-38 win Monday in the quarterfinals of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament. And they were excited... 
Cape Central ends Jackson's championships hopes
(12/29/09)The Tigers upset their biggest rival in the quarterfinals of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament. 
Scott Central blasts Kelly as seeds hold true
(12/28/09)CAPE GIRARDEAU -- A hot start gave way to the exploration of the bench for Scott Central head coach Kenyon Wright on Saturday morning as his Braves squad blew away the Kelly Hawks 90-22. The top-seeded Scott Central squad is in search of a repeat crown in the 2009 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament, held at the Show Me Center... 
Outside game helps Cape Central breeze by Leopold
(12/26/09)Cape Central's Andrew Williams made five 3-pointers in the first half and the Tigers defeated Leopold 71-37.
Central girls rebound with consolation title
(12/24/09) The Central girls basketball team bounced back nicely from a first-round loss in the Saint Francis Medical Center Holiday Classic for the second straight year. Two seasons in a row the Tigers fell to Sparta, Ill., in their opening tournament game. And two years in a row Central rebounded with a pair of wins to claim the consolation title, or fifth place in the eight-team event...
High School roundup: Central, Perryville face off for fifth place
(12/23/09) All the area high school events reported Tuesday to the Southeast Missourian. 
Jackson, ND reach Holiday Classic semis
(12/22/09)There was only one competitive first-round game in the St. Francis Medical Center Holiday Classic. Cape Girardeau Central came up on the short end of that contest Monday as the 14th annual eight-team girls high school basketball tournament tipped off at the Show Me Center...
Charleston's Hoopfest woes continue
(12/21/09) sd_sports@yahoo.com PERRYVILLE -- The Charleston Bluejays came within just three points of their first ever win at the Heartland Hoopfest in Perryville on Saturday The Bluejays had a last second opportunity to try and tie the game but a buzzer-beating 3-pointer was off the mark and Charleston fell 69-66 to Whitfield at the Perry Park Center... 
Central, Jackson win titles
(12/20/09)The emotion Desmond Howard displayed told the story. Howard, a Central High School senior, leaped into the arms of his coaches following his 130-pound title Saturday at the 36th annual Tiger Classic. "I was excited," said a smiling Howard. Howard was among two local individual champions during the rugged two-day, 17-team wrestling tournament hosted by Central at the junior high school...
High school roundup: Kelly girls now 5-1 with win over Malden
(12/20/09) All the scores reported to the Southeast Missourian from Saturday's high school games.
Central, Jackson win titles
(12/20/09)The emotion Desmond Howard displayed told the story. Howard, a Central High School senior, leaped into the arms of his coaches following his 130-pound title Saturday at the 36th annual Tiger Classic. "I was excited," said a smiling Howard. Howard was among two local individual champions during the rugged two-day, 17-team wrestling tournament hosted by Central at the junior high school... 
Still perfect: Younger Sikeston teams all remain unbeaten
(12/17/09)sd_sports@yahoo.com SIKESTON -- The Sikeston Bulldogs seventh grade basketball team are no strangers when it comes to close games. Wednesday's 35-32 win over the Cape Central Tigers marks their fourth victory of six points or less on the season. "We've had several games just like this one and they've just keep digging down deep and keep pulling out wins," Sikeston head coach Derek James said. "I'm just proud of the guys for always making something happen towards the end of games."... 
High school roundup: Cape Central boys fall in consolation bracket, Delta girls advance to title game
(12/11/09)All the local high school action from Thursday that was reported to the Southeast Missourian.
Dec. 10 Scoreboard
(12/10/09) Boys Basketball SEMO Conference Tournament (Consolation Semifinals) CAPE CENTRAL (60) -- Blake Ozbun 9, Andrew Williams 5, James Lane 21, Terrance Howard 5, Kevin Casasola 16, Zach Boerboom 4. FG 25, FT 7-12, F 16. (3-pointers: Williams 1, Howard 1, Casasola 1. Fouled out: none)... 
Dual win
(12/10/09)sd_sports@yahoo.com SIKESTON -- The Sikeston Bulldogs wrestling team did something on Wednesday evening that head coach Seth Harrell said hasn't been done in quite some time -- defeat both Carbondale, Ill. and Cape Central, and they did it on the same night. The dual meet was an all-out battle for the Bulldogs but in the end they defeated the Carbondale Terriers 42-27 and the Cape Central Tigers 39-36... 
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Jackson girls win seven-team, season-opening swim meet
(12/09/09) Jackson won three events in state-qualifying times as it opened the high school girls swimming season Tuesday with a victory in a seven-team meet at Central Pool. Jackson finished with 244 points to win a tight battle with Notre Dame, which finished second at 231.5. Central (146.5) placed third, followed by Poplar Bluff (105), Saxony Lutheran (84), St. Vincent (83) and Perryville (66)... 
SEMO Tourney begins
(12/08/09)sd_sports@yahoo.com SIKESTON -- The Sikeston Bulldogs got the SEMO Conference tournament started just the way they wanted with a 75-44 win over the Dexter Bearcats on Monday night. This marks the second straight win over the Bearcats for Sikeston after they went into Dexter last Friday night and posted a 64-23 victory in a game controlled by the Bulldogs suffocating defense who didn't allow a point to their opposition in the first quarter... 
Jackson loses debut
(12/08/09)SIKESTON, Mo. -- Jackson High School boys basketball coach Darrin Scott acknowledged that first-game performances are often ragged. Scott was hopeful his team could avoid that fate, but the Indians looked every bit like a squad opening its season...
Notre Dame wrestlers win first dual meet
(12/08/09) The first-year Notre Dame wrestling team collected its first dual victory Monday night in a three-team meet at New Madrid, Mo. The Bulldogs defeated New Madrid 54-30, but also suffered a 54-27 loss to Dexter. "We wrestled pretty good and finally won," said Notre Dame coach Marc Stevener...
High school roundup: Central girls place third at Northwest Invitational
(12/06/09) All the scores from Saturday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian. 
High school roundup: Lane leads Central boys to second straight win
(12/06/09)All the scores from Friday night reported to the Southeast Missourian
High school roundup: Scott County advances to title game
(12/04/09) All the high school scores from Thursday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian. 
High school roundup: Panthers reach Woodland semis
(12/02/09)All the local high school action from Tuesday that was reported to the Southeast Missourian.
High school roundup: Hornets swarm Malden in tourney
(12/01/09) All the local high school action from Monday that was reported to the Southeast Missourian 
High school roundup: Central wins season opener in Pepsi Showcase
(11/29/09)All the local high school action from Saturday that was reported to the Southeast Missourian.
Central, ND boys basketball teams to debut in Showcase
(11/27/09) High school boys basketball fans who need an early fix for hoops will get their chance Saturday at the Show Me Center. Central and Notre Dame will be in action as well as the reigning Class AAA state champions from Tennessee. The Pepsi Showcase gets underway at 2:30 p.m. with a pair of Kentucky schools -- Ballard Memorial vs. Fulton City...
2009-10 Cape Central Girls Basketball Preview
(11/25/09) A year after falling to Poplar Bluff in the Class 5 District 1 title game, the Central Tigers return three starters and are ready to make an other run at a district crown. "We are expecting a lot of wins," Central coach Sherri Shirrell said. "We are going to play with intensity and very hard. We have quite a bit of quickness. We should be a pretty good ballclub this year."...
2009 Cape Central Boys Basketball Preview
(11/25/09) Central coach Drew Church can't place enough emphasis on his returning experience. The Tigers are expecting a suc cessful season with four starters back from a team that finished second in Class 5 District 1. "A lot more experience," Church said. "Last year it was a group where I had only one kid who played varsity basketball. They got thrown in the fire quickly. They have a year under their belt and played a bunch of games. They have experience and understand how to play the game more."... 
Central senior Gramling earns all-state honors
(11/15/09)Central senior Sam Gramling earned all-state honors in the 200 and 500 freestyle races Saturday at the Missouri Swimming and Diving Championships in St. Peters, Mo. Gramling placed sixth in the 500 freestyle with a time of 4 minutes, 48.48 seconds in the final. Parkway South junior Andrew Kilkenny ran away with the title as he finished in 4:35.08 to beat the runner-up by more than four seconds... 
State cross country notebook: Saxony Lutheran girls earn team's first trophy
(11/08/09)JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Long johns were required to view the races at last year's state cross country meet. This year, it was the opposite, with the temperature topping out at 78 degrees by the time the final race concluded. The championships featured a 45-minute delay before the start of the Class 4 boys race due to medical complications from an earlier race and concern for the safety of the runners... 
Bulldogs take Show Me Conference team title
(11/06/09)The Notre Dame boys swimming team won only one event at the Show Me Conference meet Thursday at Central Pool, but the Bulldogs came away with the team title. Notre Dame finished with 303 points and was followed by John Burroughs (302), Central (250), Jackson (229) and Saxony Lutheran (12)... 
Jackson ends Central's season
(11/04/09)HILLSBORO, Mo. -- Nick Rangel hit a streaking Ryan Schlick in stride in the middle of the field. Schlick accelerated past the Central defense and deposited a low shot into the corner of the goal. It was exactly what Jackson coach Zack Walton wanted to see...
Central swimmer Gramling takes home pair of third-place finishes
(11/02/09) Sam Gramling earned a pair of third-place finishes to pace the Central boys swimming team at a meet in Springfield, Mo., on Saturday. Gramling bettered his state-cut time in the 200 freestyle. He also helped the 400 freestyle relay take fifth and the 200 freestyle relay finish seventh at the 18-team meet... 
Jackson girls cross country runners earn trip to state meet
(11/01/09)Andrea Talley was a little nervous that her team might not make it through Saturday's Class 4 Sectional 1 meet. Her nerves were calmed when the final results were announced. The Indians placed fourth, good enough to send the team to state. "We knew with a healthy squad we had the potential to win it, or finish eighth," Talley said. "The caliber is so high at this level, one runner going down is the difference. This is considered the hardest sectional in the state."...
Jackson girls earn trip to state meet
(11/01/09)Andrea Talley was a little nervous that her team might not make it through Saturday's Class 4 Sectional 1 meet. Her nerves were calmed when the final results were announced. The Indians placed fourth, good enough to send the team to state. "We knew with a healthy squad we had the potential to win it, or finish eighth," Talley said. "The caliber is so high at this level, one runner going down is the difference. This is considered the hardest sectional in the state."... 
Jackson defeats Central in battle of 0-9 teams
(10/30/09)The Indians scored the game's final 20 points to beat their rivals and avoid a winless season. 
Indians tame Tigers for volleyball district crown
(10/29/09)Jackson coach Maile Gannon made sure her team was aware it hadn't won a district championship since 2002. "Coach took us in the other day and showed us the banner," Jackson senior Jill Rushin said. "She told us to close our eyes and visualize it, so we all visualized seeing the 2009 banner being up there."... 
A look at this week's high school football games
(10/29/09)Jackson (0-9) at Central (0-9) Last week: Rockwood Summit 7, Jackson 3; Eureka 43, Central 0 Last year: Jackson 27, Central 14 Outlook: For a game with nothing of real consequence -- conference or playoffs -- riding on it, this game has a lot at stake. It's not every day archrivals meet with a collective record of 0-18 in a season-ending game...
High school roundup: St. Vincent sweeps St. Pius to win volleyball district
(10/28/09) All the local high school action from Tuesday that was reported to the Southeast Missourian. 
Tigers upend Knights to arrange showdown with Jackson
(10/27/09)The opportunistic Tigers pounced on Farmington's mistakes in Monday's Class 4 District 1 volleyball semifinal. 
Bulldogs strike for 1-0 victory vs. Central
(10/27/09)Notre Dame needed one golden scoring opportunity. Sophomore Jonathan Lynch capitalized and the Bulldogs' defense shut down Central on senior night at Notre Dame for a 1-0 victory. "Our defense played really good," Lynch said. "They stepped up in big spots and cleared the ball out. They stepped hard and won some big headers out of the box for us."...
High school roundup: Lynch lifts Bulldogs to 2-0 win
(10/26/09) All the local high school sports action from Saturday that was reported to the Southeast Missourian.
Eureka takes down Central 43-0
(10/25/09) EUREKA, Mo. -- They may have been close to the Six Flags amusement park Friday night, but the Central Tigers weren't enjoying many thrills or much fun. Eureka's stout defense stifled Central's offense 43-0. The loss ended the Tigers' hopes for a postseason berth. It also was the Tigers' 19th consecutive loss on the road... 
Jackson girls cross country takes third in district meet
(10/25/09)The Jackson High School girls cross country team had hopes of bringing home a district title. A bout with the flu hampered those plans, but the Indians still comfortably advanced in the postseason. Jackson finished third in Saturday's Class 4 District 1 meet at the Jackson City Park. The top four squads and top 30 individuals advanced to Saturday's sectional at the same site... 
Tigers place second in district
(10/25/09)Central High School cross country coach Mark Hahn figured talented Lindbergh would have to give his boys team some help. Lindbergh didn't oblige, but Hahn was still pleased with the Tigers' second-place finish during Saturday's Class 4 District 1 meet at the Jackson City Park...
Cape Central shut out by Eureka
(10/24/09) The Tigers dropped to 0-9 with a 43-0 loss on the road. It was their 19th consecutive loss away from home.
Jackson, Central enter second district games hopeful, winless
(10/23/09) Jackson (0-8) at Rockwood Summit (2-6) Last week: Eureka 7, Jackson 0; Rockwood Summit 31, Central 10 Last year: Jackson 27, Rockwood Summit 3 Outlook: Jackson is 0-8 for the first time since going 0-8 in 1942. The Indians are averaging 7.75 points a game while their opponents have averaged 28.4 points a game. ...
2009 Cape Central Cheerleading Roster
(10/21/09) Names Rachel Bagot Becca Bliss Whitney Bramlett Kylie Chapman Erica Childs Jessica Hagerty Liz Johnson-Carter Ellie Kidd Alicia Kennon Anneishia Lewis Molly Martin Megan Matlock Donique McClinton Taylor Morse Lizzie Nussbaum Maria Popp Kristyn Sanders...
Boschan takes home cross country title
(10/21/09) Chaffee's Luisa Boschan finished almost 2 minutes ahead of the second-place finisher to win the SEMO small schools conference cross country title Tuesday. Boschan covered the course in 20 minutes, 51 seconds. Saxony Lutheran's Kristin Dippold was second in 22:44...
Jackson volleyball defeats Perryville
(10/20/09) The Jackson volleyball team pulled out a marathon match against host Perryville Monday night. After Perryville won the first set 26-24, Jackson came back to take the final two sets 26-24, 25-23. "It was a long match," Jackson coach Maile Gannon said...
High school roundup: ND's Johnson races to victory at Farmington Invitational
(10/18/09) All the local high school action from Saturday reported to the Southeast Missourian.
MSHSAA District Playoff Results and Standings
(10/17/09) Keep up with all the district playoffs results here.
Seventh graders end season on high note; eighth graders fall
(10/16/09) sd_sports@yahoo.com SIKESTON-- The Sikeston junior high seventh grade football team finished their season on a high note, as they defeated the visiting Cape Central junior high Tigers 22-8 Thursday to end the season with a 3-1 record. The Cape Central eight grade team had better luck than their younger squad, as they downed the Bulldogs 30-8 Thursday evening at Sikeston Public Schools stadium... 
Central boys win SEMO North cross country championship
(10/16/09)POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Central won the SEMO North Conference cross country boys championship in a close race Thursday, but Jackson's girls ended the Tigers' decade-long title run. Notre Dame's Wynn McClellan won the meet for the second straight year, running the 3.08-mile course at Ozark Ridge Golf Course in 15 minutes, 40 seconds. The Bulldogs, however, fell four points shy of Central in the team standings... 
Tigers' woes extend into football district
(10/16/09)Central hoped to revive its football season by winning Thursday night's Class 5 District 1 opener. A big, strong Rockwood Summit team made sure the Tigers didn't come close to making that happen. The Falcons dominated both lines of scrimmage and pounded out a 31-10 victory at Houck Stadium...
High school roundup: Central swimmers sneak past rival Jackson by two points
(10/16/09) The local high school action from Thursday that was reported to the Southeast Missourian. 
Central scores late to upset rival Jackson in boys soccer
(10/15/09)For most of the game Wednesday, Central looked like it still was smarting from longtime rival Jackson's shutout win during their meeting last month. But a Tigers counterattack in stoppage time allowed senior defender Derek Parker to secure a long ball from fellow senior Josh Compas and place one in the net to give the Tigers a 1-0 win over the host Indians... 
A look Central's football game this week
(10/15/09)Rockwood Summit (1-6) at Central (0-7) Last week: Parkway West 27, Rockwood Summit 10; Seckman 41, Central 26 Last year: Rockwood Summit 35, Central 0 Outlook: Winless Central teams picked up the first and only victories in Week 7 during the 1999 and 2008 seasons. ...
High school roundup: Notre Dame girls sweep Central in two games
(10/14/09) All the high school action from Tuesday night that was reported to the Southeast Missourian. 
ND nets lone goal vs. Central
(10/14/09)Jack Mocherman found himself wide open at the 18-yard box. He did something he usually doesn't do. He fired a shot. The rare attempt went off the crossbar and into the back of the net to boost Notre Dame past host Central 1-0 on Tuesday night. "Coach has been telling us to take more shots lately," Mocherman said. "If you never take shots, you never make it. So I knew I had to let it fly."... 
Central's season ends with 12-inning loss to Knights
(10/13/09)FARMINGTON, Mo. -- Farmington's Katherine Sitzes chipped a single just over Central second baseman Bailey Kratochvil's outstretched glove to drive in the winning run in the 12th inning during Monday's Class 4 District 1 softball semifinal. Sitzes' single gave the Black Knights the 3-2 victory and ruined a dominant start from Tigers pitcher Emily Myers...
High school roundup: Central cross country takes third place at Border Wars Classic
(10/11/09) All the local high school action from Saturday reported to the Southeast Missourian.
High school roundup: Central cross country takes third place at Border Wars Classic
(10/11/09) All the local high school action from Saturday reported to the Southeast Missourian.
Turnovers in second half seal Central loss to Seckman
(10/11/09) ARNOLD, Mo. -- Central only trailed Seckman by seven points entering halftime Friday. But key turnovers early in the second half and the defense's inability to stop the Panthers' standout running back, Tyler Fisher, ultimately doomed any chances that Central had of spoiling Seckman's homecoming game... 
Records fall at Cape Rock Invite swimming meet
(10/11/09)As Notre Dame senior swimmer Sean Doyle stood on the starting block during Saturday's Cape Rock Invitational meet, waiting for teammate Coleman Schott to touch the wall so he could begin his anchor leg of the 400-yard freestyle relay, his focus was on one thing... 
High school roundup: Leopold volleyball comes back in 3rd game to beat Jackson
(10/09/09)A recap of the local high school action Thursday that was reported to the Southeast Missourian. 
A look at this week's high school football games
(10/09/09)Central (0-6) at Seckman (3-3) Last week: Poplar Bluff 51, Central 12; Seckman 55, Windsor 45 Last year: Central 26, Seckman 18 Outlook: Central will be looking for a repeat of last year's game when the Tigers also were 0-6 and found the win column against the Jaguars. ...
High school roundup: Jackson, Central pull upsets in first round of district softball tourney
(10/08/09) A recap of all the local high school sports action from Wednesday that was reported to the Southeast Missourian.
Pirates shut out Tigers in boys soccer action
(10/08/09) PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Perryville sophomore Bryce Weibrecht had two golden opportunities to score against visiting Central on Wednesday night. He buried them both, and his Pirates prevailed 2-0. "We really wanted to come out here and prove a point that we could play at their level," Weibrecht said. "Show them what we had."... 
Crusaders fend off Tigers in boys soccer action
(10/07/09)The Saxony Lutheran Crusaders edged ahead in the first half. They barely held on in the second half. The Crusaders knocked off Central 2-1 behind two first-half goals Tuesday night at Saxony. The Tigers (4-12) started the game by applying pressure on Saxony...
Crusaders fend off Tigers in boys soccer action
(10/07/09)The Saxony Lutheran Crusaders edged ahead in the first half. They barely held on in the second half. The Crusaders knocked off Central 2-1 behind two first-half goals Tuesday night at Saxony. The Tigers (4-12) started the game by applying pressure on Saxony...
High school roundup: Perryville earns two-game win against Hillsboro
(10/07/09) All the local high school sports action from Tuesday that was reported to the Southeast Missourian. 
Jackson's Thompson tosses no-hitter against Kelly
(10/06/09)The Jackson softball team notched a big win Monday behind the pitching of senior Hannah Thompson. Thompson fired a no-hitter as the Indians knocked off visiting Kelly 3-1. She struck out seven and walked one as Jackson improved to 9-16. Kelly also received a strong pitching performance as Danielle Dock allowed two earned runs on four hits and one walk. She struck out six...
McClellan wins at own cross country meet
(10/04/09) Notre Dame senior Wynn McClellan didn't wait long to make his final home cross country meet memorable Saturday. McClellan used a final burst of speed as he approached the final mile to finish strong, nearly 30 seconds ahead of Scott City's Brandon Shemonia, to win the Notre Dame Invitational title...
High school roundup: Central sweeps swim meet
(10/04/09) The Friday results from local high school action that was reported to the Southeast Missourian.
High school roundup: Jackson girls win Parkway West cross country meet
(10/04/09) The Saturday results from local high school teams that were reported to the Southeast Missourian. 
Central struggles to stop Mules' run attack
(10/04/09)POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Poplar Bluff needed a little over 16 minutes to produce another big win Friday night as Zach Ferguson broke the career touchdown mark. Ferguson scored three times as the Mules beat visiting Central 51-12 in a SEMO North Conference game...
Three Central runners finish in top five at ND Invitational
(10/04/09) Three Central runners finished in the top five, including champion Mary Dohogne, as the Tigers dominated the field on their way to the team title at the Notre Dame Invitational cross country meet Saturday. Dohogne's win in her fifth event of the season comes only a short time after battling mononucleosis at the beginning of the season... 
Poplar Bluff football runs over Cape Central
(10/02/09)Poplar Bluff's Zach Ferguson broke the school's career touchdown mark in his team's 51-12 victory over visiting Cape Central. 
High school roundup: Jackson volleyball team sweeps Notre Dame
(10/02/09)A recap of Thursday's local high school action reported to the Southeast Missourian.
This week's football games
(10/02/09) Today's Games Central (0-5) at Poplar Bluff (3-2) Last week: Sikeston 33, Central 6; Poplar Bluff 57, North County 7 Last year: Poplar Bluff 21, Central 20 Outlook: For the second year in a row, Central finds itself winless as it faces Poplar Bluff in the sixth week of the season. ...
High school roundup: Jackson volleyball team sweeps Notre Dame
(10/02/09)A recap of Thursday's local high school action reported to the Southeast Missourian.
Jackson rallies to down rival Central in softball showdown
(10/01/09) Jackson lost to archrival Central in softball Sept. 3, meaning the Indians had to wait nearly a month to get revenge. "We were waiting for this all season," Jackson senior third baseman Tory Smith said. The wait was worth it for the Indians, who rallied past Central 5-3 on Wednesday at Jackson City Park...
High school roundup: Dock throws perfect game for Kelly against Oran
(10/01/09) The results from Wednesday's high school action reported to the Southeast Missourian. 
High school roundup: Boehme posts shutout as Jackson blanks host Sikeston
(09/30/09)Cody Boehme stopped everything he saw to post the shutout in the Jackson boys soccer team's 2-0 victory over Sikeston on Tuesday. The Indians scored both goals in the first half and made them stand up. Law Duncan opened the scoring off a pass from Brice Steger...
Jackson shuts out Bluff for 10th win
(09/29/09) The Jackson boys soccer team notched its 10th win of the season Monday, rolling past visiting Poplar Bluff 6-0. Law Duncan scored two goals for the Indians (10-4), while Dylan Blaylock, Clay Baker, Brice Steger and Brandon Liebekenecht all added one...
Central's Leighton runs to second at Hancock cross country meet
(09/27/09) ST. LOUIS -- Central junior Roy Leighton had a smile on his face as he crossed the finish line Saturday at the Hancock Invitational cross country meet at Jefferson Barracks Park in south St. Louis County. Leighton had a lot to be happy about as he finished second in the Class 4 boys meet with a time of 17 minutes, 17.85 seconds. Parkway West's Jake Lemke won the Class 4 race (16:59.64)...
Dickerson scoffs at course changes
(09/27/09) ST. LOUIS -- Jackson sophomore Taylor Dickerson is not fond of a change in her routine. But that was the case Saturday as Dickerson and the Tigers ran in the prestigious Hancock Invitational cross country meet at Jefferson Barracks Park in south St. Louis County... 
Still perfect: Sikeston runs through Cape Central 33-6 Thursday night
(09/25/09)sd_sports@yahoo.com CAPE GIRARDEAU -- The Sikeston Bulldogs were one interception away from throwing their fourth consecutive shutout on Thursday evening as they soundly defeated the Cape Central Tigers 33-6 at Houck Stadium on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University... 
Central softball team falls to Poplar Bluff 7-2 after 6 errors
(09/25/09)POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Six errors led to four unearned runs Thursday for the Central softball team in a 7-2 loss to Poplar Bluff. Emily Myers scored both runs for Central and was 2 for 4 with a double, but took the loss in her third game back in the circle after returning from a broken pinkie... 
Sikeston's offense tramples Tigers
(09/25/09)Christian Cavaness perfectly read the short pass into the flat, stepped in front of the intended receiver and raced 48 yards for a touchdown. "I saw the slot guy, he tapped his thigh pad," said Cavaness, a Central sophomore defensive back. "He hadn't done it all game. I thought something was up...
High school roundup: Reinagel perfect in ND's 10-0 victory
(09/24/09) Lauren Reinagel tossed her second perfect game of the season, this time a 10-0 victory against Central on Wednesday. Reinagel also went 2 for 4 at the plate. Mallory Siebert collected three hits in the Bulldogs' road win. Emily Myers took the loss for the Tigers... 
A preview of Central's football game vs. Sikeston
(09/24/09)Sikeston (4-0) at Central (0-4) Last week: Sikeston 27, Jackson 0; Farmington 44, Central 28 Last season: Sikeston 47, Central 18 Outlook: Sikeston has posted shutout victories in its last three games and is off to its best start in 18 seasons. ... 
Indians blank Tigers
(09/23/09)Jackson used Central's aggressiveness against it during Tuesday's soccer game. The Indians deked, danced and dribbled their way around the Tigers' goalies during their 4-0 victory. "It's just the system that they're playing, where he has to come out," Jackson coach Zack Walton said of Central's goalie. "He came out and our kids kept their composure. That's a lot of it. High school kids keep their composure and the goalie comes out, you should score...
Kelly's Kern races to win at Oak Ridge Invitational
(09/23/09) Kelly senior Cody Kern raced to victory in the boys race at the Oak Ridge Invitational cross country meet Tuesday. Kern covered the course in 16 minutes, 5 seconds, while Delta's Zach Riegert was third (16:28) and Woodland's Dylan Drum fourth (16:30)... 
Meadow Heights sweeps Oak Ridge in volleyball
(09/22/09)The Meadow Heights volleyball team had little trouble winning at Oak Ridge on Monday night, posting a 25-10, 25-15 victory.
Notre Dame girls win Central meet
(09/20/09) The Notre Dame girls cross country team pulled out an unexpected win Saturday in a meet hosted by Central. Notre Dame took first among the six scoring teams with 48 points. Carbondale was second with 51 points while Central was third with 60. The Bulldogs' top runner was sophomore Elizabeth Kiblinger, who placed 12th in 22 minutes, 5 seconds. There was only a one-minute gap between the Bulldogs' top five runners...
Notre Dame girls win Central meet
(09/20/09) The Notre Dame girls cross country team pulled out an unexpected win Saturday in a meet hosted by Central. Notre Dame took first among the six scoring teams with 48 points. Carbondale was second with 51 points while Central was third with 60. The Bulldogs' top runner was sophomore Elizabeth Kiblinger, who placed 12th in 22 minutes, 5 seconds. There was only a one-minute gap between the Bulldogs' top five runners... 
Tigers' upset bid falters after half
(09/20/09)The Central Tigers had plenty of first-half surprises for the Farmington Knights on Friday night at Houck Stadium. There was the Brandon Pickens introduction and three first-half touchdowns as the Tigers jumped out to a 14-point lead. However, the bag of surprises seemed to have been stamped with an expiration date that read "halftime."... 
Cape Central football grabs early lead but can't beat Farmington
(09/19/09)The Tigers led 20-7 early but eventually fell at home to the Knights by a final of 44-20.
A look at this week's high school football games
(09/18/09) Chaffee (1-1) at Festus St. Pius (0-3) Last week: Crystal City 40, Chaffee 20; Maplewood 27, St. Pius 8 Last year: Chaffee 24, St. Pius 20 Outlook: Last year's meeting was the first ever between the schools. After an open week, Chaffee found itself overmatched by a speedy Crystal City offense last Friday. ...
High school roundup: Kelly softball shuts outs East Prairie behind Powell's one-hitter
(09/18/09) Kristen Powell tossed a one-hitter to lead Kelly past East Prairie 13-0 in five innings in softball action Thursday. The game was scheduled for East Prairie but was played at Kelly because the Eagles' field was too wet. Powell struck out 10 and walked two... 
Indians sweep rivals in volleyball
(09/17/09)Jackson senior Taylor Glueck worked hard on her serve in the offseason. Her hard work paid off when her Indians volleyball team knocked off host Central 25-14, 25-18 on Wednesday night. "Taylor's a strong player," Jackson coach Maile Gannon said. "She's probably one of the best all-around players we have. ... 
High school roundup: Reinagel perfect in Bulldogs' 14-0 victory
(09/17/09)Notre Dame senior Lauren Reinagel threw her first perfect game of the season Wednesday. Reinagel helped her cause by going 2 for 3 at the plate in the Bulldogs' 14-0 victory against Chaffee. Jane Morrill connected for a home run and a double while Hali Rendleman and Alecia Glaus both went 2 for 2 for Notre Dame (12-2)...
High school roundup: Notre Dame girls volleyball sweeps Ste. Genevieve
(09/16/09) Notre Dame's volleyball team improved to 15-1 with a sweep of visiting Ste. Genevieve on Tuesday. Meghan Dohogne led the Bulldogs with nine kills and 17 digs in their 25-21, 25-12 victory. Kate Edwards had seven kills, Shannon Brennan recorded five kills and 17 assists and Allyson Bradshaw chipped in five kills and two aces for the winners... 
Lady Tribe serves up win over Campbell
(09/15/09)Coming off of a strong performance at the SEMO Spike Classic over the weekend in Cape Girardeau, the Kennett Lady Indians hoped to carry over some momentum into this week's set of game. Mission accomplished, so far. With Bootheel Conference battles against Senath-Hornersville and Portageville looming later, the Lady Tribe got strong serving and dominated in a 25-8, 25-10 win over the Campbell Lady Campbell Monday night...
Jackson soccer team drops to 5-1 with 1-0 loss
(09/15/09) The Jackson boys soccer team suffered its first loss of the season Monday, dropping a 1-0 home decision to Seckman. Seckman scored on a first-half penalty kick as the Indians fell to 5-1. "We just couldn't capitalize on opportunities we had," Jackson coach Zack Walton said. "We got some good looks on goal, we just couldn't capitalize."... 
Training regimen key to avoiding injuries in cross country
(09/13/09)Central senior Clinton Sargent is a man in training. But as the high-spirited Sargent talked to coach Mark Hahn and assistant Bryan Kelpe in the training room recently with a running shoe in his hand, it was hard to tell whether the slender runner was preparing for the cross country season or a career in shoe sales or podiatry...
Boys soccer team capsules
(09/13/09) Central Tigers Coach: Dan Martin Last season's record: 17-10 Last season's postseason results: Lost to Seckman 2-1 in the Class 3 District 1 title game Returning starters: Erik Allen, sr., B; Josh Compas, sr., F; Mike Denmark, sr., F; Josh Hiett, sr., M; Dillon Huber, sr., M; Jesse Hurt, jr., F; Zach Ray, sr., M; Dominique Jones, sr., B; Derek Parker, sr., B; Jamie Pickel, sr., G; Trenton Sanders, sr., B... 
High school roundup: Scott City boys runners squeak past Oak Ridge
(09/13/09)First-year cross country program Scott City edged out Oak Ridge for the boys title at the Kelly Invitational on Saturday. The Rams scored 46 points to 47 for the Blue Jays. Delta's boys were third with 77 points. Fourteen schools participated, although not all fielded full teams...
Turnovers cost Central in road loss
(09/12/09) Andrew Williams scored through the air and on the ground, but it wasn't enough for Central after a long road trip. The Tigers dropped to 0-3 with their 43-25 loss at Obion County, Tenn., on Friday night. "We played excellent the first half," Central coach Rich Payne said. "We did a lot of things right. When they scored late in the first half, with 12 seconds left, it changed momentum on us."...
A look at this week's high school football games
(09/11/09) Crystal City (0-2) at Chaffee (1-0) Last week: Sullivan 16, Crystal City 14; Chaffee did not play Last year: Crystal City 35, Chaffee 21 Outlook: Chaffee has had two weeks to savor a 12-6 victory against Grandview in its season opener. ...
High school roundup: Jackson boys soccer squeaks in a win over Carbondale at home
(09/11/09) The Jackson boys soccer team remained undefeated by the slimmest of margins, winning at home on penalty kicks Thursday. The Indians and Carbondale, Ill., ended regulation tied 3-3, which is the way things stood after two overtimes. Carbondale failed on two of its five penalty kicks. Jackson made its first four, capped by Dylan Blaylock's successful shot that ended the contest... 
High school roundup: Oran's Scheeter tosses no-hitter
(09/10/09)Oran pitcher Courtney Scheeter overwhelmed Clearwater on Wednesday. Scheeter tossed a no-hitter while striking out 10 in the Eagles' 11-0 victory. She helped her cause by going 2 for 2 with two RBIs at the plate. Oran connected for 11 hits and only three of its runs were earned... 
Reinagel throws no-hitter for Notre Dame
(09/09/09)Notre Dame ace Lauren Reinagel tossed her first no-hitter of the season Tuesday. The senior struck out 13 Poplar Bluff batters in the Bulldogs' 6-0 road win. Reinagel, who improved to 7-0 in the circle, enjoyed a perfect night at the plate too, going 4 for 4 with three doubles... 
Leighton leads Central junior boys to win at Jackson Invitational
(09/06/09)Roy Leighton blitzed through the 2.35-mile course at the Jackson Invitational on Saturday He crossed the line in 12 minutes, 42 seconds to help the Central boys win the junior division. "Basically I wanted to go out a little easier, but I kind of took off fast," Leighton said. ...
Leighton leads Central junior boys to win at Jackson Invitational
(09/06/09)Roy Leighton blitzed through the 2.35-mile course at the Jackson Invitational on Saturday He crossed the line in 12 minutes, 42 seconds to help the Central boys win the junior division. "Basically I wanted to go out a little easier, but I kind of took off fast," Leighton said. ... 
Wachter sizzles in her cross country debut
(09/06/09)Jackson's Landon Wachter's first cross country meet was as good as they come. Wachter blew away the field, finishing first with a time of 15 minutes, 25 seconds, to help the Jackson girls capture first place in the senior division at Saturday's Jackson Invitational. She crossed the line 17 seconds ahead of the second-place finisher... 
NMCC holds off Tigers in shootout 38-35
(09/06/09)NEW MADRID -- "This is a ball club that's not afraid to fight." Those are the words of Cape Central head coach Rich Payne describing his club after Friday night's tough 38-35 loss to the New Madrid County Central. In reality, both clubs came out of the locker room on Friday evening prepped and ready for a fight and that's exactly what both teams did for 48 minutes in New Madrid... 
New Madrid football nips Cape Central
(09/05/09)Neither team scored in the final 10 minutes of the game and the Eagles held on for a three-point victory.
Tonight's area high school football games
(09/04/09) (Kickoffs at 7 p.m.) Parkway South (0-1) at Jackson (0-1) Last week: Saint Louis University High 21, Parkway South 9; Riverview Gardens 34, Jackson 16 Last year: Jackson 38, Parkway South 14 Outlook: Jackson mishandled several snaps during its opening loss to Riverview Gardens and finished with minus-20 yards rushing on 24 attempts. ... 
Cape Central High School Cheerleaders win awards
(09/03/09)Cape Central High School Cheerleaders won numerous awards at the National Cheerleaders Association camp held at Southeast Missouri State University on July 24-26, 2009. 
Cape Central football preview: Tigers relish fresh start after 1-9 season
(08/27/09)Although the team is still young with only nine seniors on the roster, quarterback Andrew Williams says last year's experience will help calm the players this season. 
Keefer's hat trick lifts SHS
(05/13/09)SIKESTON -- The Sikeston Lady Bulldogs won in dramatic fashion Tuesday's senior night, edging the Cape Central Lady Tigers 4-3 in overtime. The Lady Bulldogs standout senior forward Abbi Keefer provided three of Sikeston's four goals, including the game-winner... 
Forty-two for the show: Junior Tribe wins fourth straight league title, win streak at 42
(05/08/09)There are some things that can be counted on to happen -- the sun rises in the east, it sets in the west, incomes taxes come due every April -- and the Kennett Indians junior-high baseball team wins and wins and wins and wins. That proved true again Thursday, as the Tribe defeated South Pemiscot 6-0 in the finals of the Bootheel Conference Tournament at Willoughby Park, Kennett's fourth straight conference title and 42nd win in a row... 
Tigers outlast weather and Kelly, 6-3
(05/03/09)CAPE GIRARDEAU -- The Cape Central Tigers outlasted nasty weather conditions as well as the Kelly Hawks, defeating them 6-3 in Cape Girardeau Friday in opening round play of the SEMO Conference tournament. What had started as a wet, but mild day, turned windy and cold right before the first pitch...
Could SEMO tourney produce some surprises?
(04/30/09) CAPE GIRARDEAU -- When conference tournaments roll into town, baseball coaches everywhere agree that the title is always up for grabs. The case is just the same this year in the SEMO Conference Tournament that will get underway today. "This tournament has proven in the past that it's anybody's tournament," said Notre Dame head coach Jeff Graviett. "Three games in four days can make a lot of things interesting. Everybody's got that one ace on their team that can beat anybody any given day."...
Big second inning lifts Kelly to win
(04/23/09) BENTON -- The Kelly Hawks went into Wednesday afternoon's contest against the Cape Central Tigers fresh off of a Tuesday afternoon loss to St. Vincent by a final of 12-1. Twenty four hours later and the Hawks were back on their home diamond, this time escaping with an 8-3 victory over Cape Central...
Sikeston netters fall to Cape Central
(04/22/09) CAPE GIRARDEAU -- The Cape Central Tigers tennis team downed the visiting Sikeston Bulldogs Tuesday 8-1 in Cape Girardeau. Sikeston head coach Russ Dial felt the change in court affected his squad. "Today's match was our first one away and I think the change in the court environment affected our play negatively," Dial said...
'Cats fall short against Tigers
(04/16/09) CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Chance Holden carded an even par round of 35, but it wasn't enough to hold off the host Cape Central Tigers in high school golf action Wednesday at the Cape Country Club. "I can't remember the last time we won there," Dexter coach Eric Sitze said." I don't know what it is. I think Cape just always plays well there."...
High school roundup: ND rallies to stay perfect
(04/16/09) An out away from suffering its first loss of the season Wednesday, the Notre Dame baseball team got a bloop hit from Mark Hagedorn. The Bulldogs scored five times in the seventh for an 8-4 come-from-behind win after Hagedorn's RBI single over the outstretched glove of Poplar Bluff's second baseman tied the game...
Dexter netters down Cape Central
(04/15/09) Dexter used an opening sweep in the doubles competition to hold on for a 6-3 win over the visiting Cape Central Tigers on a cold and blustery afternoon Tuesday. "Our doubles carried us today," Dexter coach Dennis Keith said. "Coming out of the doubles, it looked like we may have an easy go of it. That wasn't the case."... 
Dexter takes second at PB Invitational
(04/14/09)POPLAR BLUFF -- Dexter High School put together a strong effort in less than desirable conditions to finish second at the 13-team Poplar Bluff Invitational played at Westwood Hills Country Club Monday. Chance Holden once again paced the Bearcats' effort with a 2-over-par 73. Only eight players broke 80... 
Tribe has mixed day at Dexter
(04/09/09)DEXTER, Mo. -- The Dexter Bearcats used balanced scoring and its home course advantage to take wins over the Cape Central Tigers and Kennett Indians in high school golf action Wednesday at Hidden Trails Country Club. Dexter had four golfers score in the low forties and carded a 171 team total to beat both challengers by six strokes. Cape Central and Kennett both finished with 177 team totals... 
Balanced scoring helps Bearcats pull out win over Kennett, Cape
(04/09/09)Dexter used balanced scoring and its home course advantage to take wins over the Cape Central Tigers and Kennett Indians in high school golf action Wednesday at Hidden Trails Country Club. Dexter had four golfers score in the low forties and carded a 171 team total to beat both challengers by six strokes. Cape Central and Kennett both finished with 177 team totals...
Sikeston tracksters fare well
(04/07/09) CAPE GIRARDEAU -- The Sikeston boys and girls track teams performed well against Cape Central on Wednesday in Cape Girardeau. The boys won the dual meet, beating the Tigers 79-71 while the girls lost 80.5-61.5... 
Tigers capitalize on Bulldog mistakes
(04/02/09)CAPE GIRARDEAU -- The Sikeston Bulldogs baseball team dropped their second game of the season Wednesday afternoon as they fell on the road to the Cape Central Tigers 7-4. For the Bulldogs, it was four miscues in the field that led to the 3-run defeat... 
Heil, Porter selected as conference's top players
(03/26/09)POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- A pair of familiar faces picked up player of the year honors for the SEMO Conference this season. Michael Porter of Sikeston and Dexter's Katelyn Heil were again honored Wednesday night at the Poplar Bluff Letter Club's 51st annual Basketball Banquet... 
Amazing opener: Lack's windblown walkoff lifts Tribe past Tigers
(03/24/09)If the first game of the year is an indication how 2009 is going to go for the Kennett Indians baseball team, then it will definitely be a season to remember. Andy Lack's two-out, windblown solo home run over the left-field fence in the bottom of the seventh inning lifted the Tribe to a 4-3 win over the Cape Central Tigers in a SEMO Conference contest at Indian Park... 
Mules dunk Cape Central for district title
(03/01/09)Poplar Bluff wins first district crown since 2006 
Final shot: Mules to play Cape Central for district title
(02/26/09)By BRIAN ROSENER ~ DAR Sports Editor CEDAR HILL -- The Mules will get another shot at the district title that eluded them last season, but they won't get a shot at the defending champs. Cape Central upset second-seeded Jackson 65-54 in overtime Wednesday night after Poplar Bluff punched its ticket to the MSHSAA Class 5 District 1 championship game... 
Cape Central thumps cold-shooting Dexter
(02/22/09)CAPE CENTRAL -- On Senior Night at Cape Central High School it was two seniors combined with poor shooting from the Dexter Bearcats that lifted the Tigers to a 57-35 SEMO Conference win on Friday night. Seniors Josh Harris and Rick Russell combined for 30 points and 21 rebounds, including all of Cape Central's first quarter points as the Tigers jumped out to a 13-5 lead and never trailed the Bearcats en route to their easy win... 
Turnovers doom Lady Bulldogs
(02/19/09)SIKESTON -- Another turnover filled game from the Sikeston Lady Bulldogs on Wednesday night turned out like 14 other Lady Bulldog games have this season; with a loss. The Lady Bulldogs (2-15) coughed the ball up 31 times against the visiting Cape Central Lady Tigers as that was more than enough to declare Cape Central the 73-19 victors...
Risco surges into semis of Tri-County Tournament
(02/18/09) RISCO -- The Risco Tigers will advance to the semifinals of the Tri-County Conference Tournament, as they defeated the Gideon Bulldogs 72-66 Tuesday night in Risco. SIKESTON -- The Scott Central Braves racked up another victory on Tuesday evening by handing their visiting opponent, the Scott City Rams, a 100-33 loss. The game was basically decided after eight minutes as the Braves held a 34-7 lead after the first quarter... 
SHS dominates Cape Central on homecoming
(02/15/09)SIKESTON -- The Sikeston Bulldogs kept things rolling Friday as they downed the Cape Central Tigers 70-46 at the Sikeston Field House. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition. ...
Lady Bearcats remain undefeated Lady Bearcats remain undefeated
(02/13/09) CAPE GIRARDEAU -- After struggling through her worst offensive effort of the season the night before, Dexter's Katelyn Heil exploded for 34 points as the Lady Bearcats remained undefeated on the season with a 61-46 win on the road over the Cape Central Lady Tigers Thursday night... 
NMCC wins low scoring affair
(01/18/09)CAPE GIRARDEAU -- The New Madrid County Central Eagles ventured to Cape Central on Friday evening and salvaged a victory by a slim margin of 33-28. For the Eagles, it was a battle from the opening tip as they were held to just seven points in the first half while the Tigers managed to score 13...
Cape Central easily dispatches East Prairie
(01/12/09) CAPE GIRARDEAU -- The Cape Central Tigers blew out the East Prairie Eagles 68-29 on Saturday afternoon in the Tiger Shootout. Cape Central started out with a 25-6 lead in the first quarter and was never challenged again. Zach Boerboom scored six and pulled down a team-high nine rebounds while Rick Russell snagged eight boards for Cape Central (6-7)...
Sikeston eighth graders blow out Cape Central, 39-13
(01/09/09) CAPE GIRARDEAU -- The last time that the Sikeston eighth grade played the Cape Central eighth grade Sikeston head coach Kevin Self admitted that they didn't play very well. "We played up there Tuesday and I mentioned that we didn't play well and we didn't," Self said...
Portageville, Kelly girls both win on the road
(01/07/09) JACKSON -- The Kelly Lady Hawks rolled past Saxony Lutheran 68-42 on the road Tuesday night. Saxony hung with the No. 10 ranked team in Class 3 for one quarter, trailing only 15-13 after one. Kelly took a 29-20 lead into half and broke the game wide open in the third, leading 53-26 heading into the fourth quarter... 
Scott Central wins first title since 1990
(12/31/08)CAPE GIRARDEAU -- It took a quarter, but the Braves continued their tournament dominance. The first quarter was when Notre Dame's attack was the most effective. They slowed the pace down on the offensive side and worked the ball around on a team that has put up an average of 26 points in the first quarter of their first three games of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament...
GAME 24: Advance topples fifth-seeded Cape Central for fifth place
(12/30/08) Seventh-seeded Advance, a Class 2 school, defeated fifth-seeded Cape Central, a Class 5 school, 54-43 in the fifth-place game at the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament. Jacob Bond scored 16 points and David VanGennip added 11 to lead Advance, 8-2... 
Scott Central cruises into championship game
(12/30/08)CAPE GIRARDEAU -- No matter who steps out onto the court with Scott County Central, Braves guard Bobby Hatchett said that they will play the same way against all opponents. "We just try to play the same every game," Hatchett said. "We can't change anything. We just have to keep playing hard, have fun, play together and just get better."... |
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