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Ice cold Charleston can't get going against Indians
(03/07/10)KENNETT -- Bad shooting nights happen to teams every now and then. Unfortunately for the Charleston Bluejays, one of those bad shooting nights would be their last. The Kennett Indians ended the Bluejays season on Friday night during the Class 3, District 1 championship game with a 75-62 win at Kennett High School... 
Kennett girls start fast, blow past Lady Jays
(03/07/10)KENNETT -- The Kennett Lady Indians were more than Charleston could handle Friday night. Kennett jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, knocking off the Lady Bluejays 52-26 in the Class 3 District 1 championship game. The first few minutes of the game were a preview of things to come. ... 
Kennett wins District Title
(03/06/10)The Blue Jays overcame a 15-point deficit to get the game within nine-points in the fourth quarter. The Indians withstood the Charleston run though. "They came out attacking," Garmon said. We just wanted to keep our composure and not get riled in the backcourt. Guys stepped up and we handled it. Our motto is protect this house and that's what we wanted to do out there."... 
Lady Indians capture District Title
(03/06/10)The Kennett Lady Indians will be hanging a District Championship banner in the Kennett gym after Friday night. "This feels great," said Kennett's Jerrica Wheeler. "Honestly, right now I'm elated. The Lady Indians faced off against the Charleston Lady Blue Jays in the championship game. Kennett wasted no time going to work on Charleston in the championship game. The Lady Indians took the game well in hand by a score of 52-26 to advance Kennett to the next round of the state tournament...
Lady Indians capture District Title
(03/06/10)The Kennett Lady Indians will be hanging a District Championship banner in the Kennett gym after Friday night. "This feels great," said Kennett's Jerrica Wheeler. "Honestly, right now I'm elated. The Lady Indians faced off against the Charleston Lady Blue Jays in the championship game. Kennett wasted no time going to work on Charleston in the championship game. The Lady Indians took the game well in hand by a score of 52-26 to advance Kennett to the next round of the state tournament...
Kennett wins District Title
(03/06/10)The Blue Jays overcame a 15-point deficit to get the game within nine-points in the fourth quarter. The Indians withstood the Charleston run though. "They came out attacking," Garmon said. We just wanted to keep our composure and not get riled in the backcourt. Guys stepped up and we handled it. Our motto is protect this house and that's what we wanted to do out there."...
Jays knock off NMCC in double OT
(03/05/10) sd_sports@yahoo.com KENNETT -- With seconds remaining in regulation and his team trailing by three, Charleston's Devonte Johnson stepped into the spotlight. Johnson drained a 3-pointer as time expired to force overtime. Charleston eventually knocked off the New Madrid County Central Eagles in double overtime, picking up an 86-82 district semifinal victory... 
Lady Jays to face Kennett in finals
(03/03/10)Charleston defeated Scott City 57-55 in the semifinals of the Class 3, District 1 Tournament.
Lady Jays to face Kennett in finals
(03/03/10)KENNETT -- Charleston girls basketball coach Michael Minner says every day in practice his team works on fast-break drills. On Tuesday night, they paid off in a big way as Charleston defeated Scott City 57-55 in the semifinals of the Class 3, District 1 Tournament...
High school roundup: Scott City girls' season ends with loss to Charleston
(03/03/10) All the area high school events reported Tuesday to the Southeast Missourian. 
Easy wins highlight boys first round play in Class 3 District 1
(03/02/10)No game was decided by fewer than 28 points as all of the higher seeds advanced to the semifinals.
Blowouts: Easy wins highlight boys first round play
(03/02/10)sd_sports@yahoo.com KENNETT -- The No. 1 seeded Kennett Indians had no trouble with the Kelly Hawks on Monday with an 87-24 victory in the first round of the Class 3, District 1 tournament at Kennett High School. The Hawks, who were the No. 8 seed of the tournament, were outscored by 18 points in the opening quarter which ballooned to a 45-point lead at the half... 
Top seeds advance in Class 3, District 1 Tournament
(03/02/10)The Boys Class 3, District 1 Tournament kicked off in Kennett Monday night and as expected, all of the top seeds advanced. Kennett, New Madrid County Central and Caruthersville all used their speed to knock off their opponent while Charleston relied on their perimeter shooting...
High school roundup: Meadow Heights advances to district title game
(03/02/10) All the area high school results reported Monday to the Southeast Missourian.
High school roundup: Meadow Heights advances to district title game
(03/02/10) All the area high school results reported Monday to the Southeast Missourian.
Top seeds advance in Class 3, District 1 Tournament
(03/02/10)Kennett, Caruthersville, and New Madrid County Central used their speed to win while Charleston relied on their superior perimeter shooting. 
NMCC pulls off only upset in first round of Class 3 District 1 girls tourney
(03/01/10)The No. 5 seed Eagles defeated Kelly while Kennett, Charleston and Scott City also advanced.
NMCC upsets Kelly; Scott City rolls
(03/01/10)KENNETT -- The No. 3 seeded Scott City Lady Rams ended the East Prairie Lady Eagles' season on Saturday with a 67-45 win during the Class 3, District 1 tournament in Kennett. A slim 10-8 lead after the first quarter led to Scott City doubling the Lady Eagle's second quarter total. The Lady Rams put the game away in the fourth quarter after they outscored East Prairie 24-13...
High school roundup: Martin helps St. Vincent to home win
(02/25/10) All the area high school events reported Wednesday to the Southeast Missourian. 
Charleston gets past Kennett with perimeter shooting
(02/20/10)The Charleston Blue Jays took down the Kennett Indians on Saturday with a good game from behind the arc. The Blue Jays nailed 11 of their 3-point shots with six of them coming from Deonte Jones. Charleston was also able to get good inside-out action due to their shooting and won the game by a score of 94-78...
Charleston gets past Kennett with perimeter shooting
(02/20/10)The Charleston Blue Jays took down the Kennett Indians on Saturday with a good game from behind the arc. The Blue Jays nailed 11 of their 3-point shots with six of them coming from Deonte Jones. Charleston was also able to get good inside-out action due to their shooting and won the game by a score of 94-78...
Roundup: Shorthanded Charleston downs Cape Central
(02/17/10) All the results that were reported to the Sikeston Standard Democrat on Wednesday.
Roundup: Shorthanded Charleston downs Cape Central
(02/17/10) CHARLESTON -- The Charleston Bluejays improved to 9-12 on the season with a SEMO Conference win over Cape Central 70-63 Tuesday night. Charleston, playing without Deonte Jones who missed the game with sickness, used a strong second quarter to take a 32-27 lead at halftime before pulling away in the fourth...
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.
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. 
Kennett uses second half run to get past Doniphan
(02/16/10)The Kennett Indians used one of their patented second half runs to pull out another victory Tuesday night. The Indians defeated the Doniphan Dons by a score of 69-49 in Kennett's final home game of the season and senior night. Doniphan pulled to within two-points of the Indians 1:11 into the second half. After that, Kennett went on a 16-point run that the Dons couldn't recover from.
Bluejays shoot down shorthanded Portageville
(02/14/10) Deonte Jones hit layups, knocked down mid-range jumpers, and nailed 3-pointers to lead Charleston to a 77-53 victory over Portageville.
Bluejays shoot down shorthanded Portageville
(02/14/10) sd_sports@yahoo.com PORTAGEVILLE -- Deonte Jones scored from all over the court Friday night. He hit layups, knocked down mid-range jumpers, and nailed long-range 3-pointers to lead Charleston to a 77-53 victory over the Portageville Bulldogs. It was clear from the start that Jones was on his way to a big-time offensive performance. ... 
Charleston holds off SHS on Senior Night
(02/12/10)Jerquawnda Sherrell led the Lady Bluejays with 22 points, seven assists and hit five 3-pointers in Charleston's 70-60 win against Sikeston.
Charleston holds off SHS on Senior Night
(02/12/10)sd_sports@yahoo.com CHARLESTON -- For senior Jerquawnda Sherrell, Thursday night was her night. Senior night was her time to represent just how far the Charleston Lady Bluejays have come in her four years. She relished in her moment. "I was going to show people that I could shoot, dribble and pass it," Sherrell said. "I tried to do a little bit of everything just to show people how much we have matured and improved from our freshman year."...
Charleston takes advantage of Oran start to win 62-51
(02/05/10) A strong second half performance by Oran was not enough to overcome its offensive woes of the first half and the Lady Bluejays came away victorious.
Charleston takes advantage of Oran start to win 62-51
(02/05/10) sd_sports@yahoo.com ORAN -- Thursday night's contest between the Oran Lady Eagles and the Charleston Lady Bluejays could be described as a tale of two halves. Despite a strong second half performance by Oran, it was not enough to overcome their offensive woes of the first half and the Lady Bluejays came away victorious, 62-51... 
Jays avenge loss to Jackson
(02/03/10)CHARLESTON -- It was a bit different than Charleston and Jackson's first game against each other in the SEMO Conference tournament. In the conference consolation game earlier this season, the Charleston Bluejays could not seem to slow down Jackson's offense in the Indians' 73-58 victory...
High school roundup: St. Vincent boys top Grandview 55-53
(02/03/10) Area high school events reported Tuesday to the Southeast Missourian.
High school roundup: St. Vincent boys top Grandview 55-53
(02/03/10) Area high school events reported Tuesday to the Southeast Missourian. 
Driver's seat
(02/02/10)The Charleston Lady Bluejays may have shown they are the team to beat in Class 3, District 1 after a 53-41 win over the Kelly on Monday.
Driver's seat
(02/02/10)sd_sports@yahoo.com BENTON -- The Charleston Lady Bluejays may have shown they are the team to beat in Class 3, District 1. After a 53-41 win over the Kelly Lady Hawks at Kelly High School on Monday night, Charleston holds two wins over the perennial favorite Kelly, one win over the defending champion Scott City Lady Rams and two more wins over contenders East Prairie and New Madrid County Central...
High school roundup: Meadow Heights girls win road game against Delta
(02/02/10) All the high school events reported Monday to the Southeast Missourian.
Snow takes toll on local schedule
(01/31/10) SIKESTON -- Snowfall around the area has led to the cancellation of several local basketball games around the area for tonight and this weekend. The homecoming game between Sikeston and Kelly tonight has been postponed with no make-up expected. Also postponed is Kennett at Charleston and East Prairie at Hayti with no make-up dates announced...
Games postponed
(01/29/10) SIKESTON -- Snowfall around the area has led to the cancellation of several local basketball games around the area for tonight and this weekend.
Helton resigns at Charleston
(01/27/10) CHARLESTON -- For the second time in as many years, the Charleston Bluejays are seeking a head football coach. Jeremy Helton recently submitted his resignation as head football coach at Charleston after one season, effective at the end of the school year... 
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.
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. 
Johnson, Bluejays get past Caruthersville
(01/24/10)CHARLESTON -- From his very first shot, Charleston junior Devonte Johnson could tell it was going to be a good Friday night for him. He drained a 3-pointer to open the scoring for the Bluejays in the first quarter as Johnson would end up tied for the game-high of 26 points with a total of four 3-pointers on the night...
ND tops Bluejays for third time this season
(01/20/10) Jacob Tolbert had his way around the basket and Notre Dame locked down defensively. That was a lethal combination Tuesday night at Notre Dame Regional High School as the surging Bulldogs rolled past Charleston 69-61. The Bulldogs notched their fifth straight win and improved to 12-4. Charleston fell to 5-11 with its fifth consecutive loss...
ND tops Bluejays for third time this season
(01/20/10) Jacob Tolbert had his way around the basket and Notre Dame locked down defensively. That was a lethal combination Tuesday night at Notre Dame Regional High School as the surging Bulldogs rolled past Charleston 69-61. The Bulldogs notched their fifth straight win and improved to 12-4. Charleston fell to 5-11 with its fifth consecutive loss... 
Scott Central duo too much for Charleston
(01/17/10)sd_sports@yahoo.com CHARLESTON -- They each wanted to focus on two players. Scott County Central was focusing their pressure on Charleston senior Deonte Jones and sophomore Gregory Tucker while the Bluejays were after senior Bobby Hatchett and junior Otto Porter... 
Scott County's consistency pays off vs. Charleston
(01/17/10)CHARLESTON, Mo. -- The Scott County Central Braves proved Friday night that they are as consistent as they are potent. Facing one of the area's more daunting challenges in playing the Charleston Bluejays on their home floor, the defending Class 1 state champions unloaded a lethal 1-2 punch that ran their winning streak to 13 games...
Scott County's consistency pays off vs. Charleston
(01/17/10)CHARLESTON, Mo. -- The Scott County Central Braves proved Friday night that they are as consistent as they are potent. Facing one of the area's more daunting challenges in playing the Charleston Bluejays on their home floor, the defending Class 1 state champions unloaded a lethal 1-2 punch that ran their winning streak to 13 games... 
Delta downs Scott City to win title
(01/15/10)CHAFFEE -- Delta's Taylor Smith beat the Scott City Lady Rams in the first half. She hit four 3-pointers, including three in the second quarter, and was the springboard that edged the Lady Bobcats out to a 10-point halftime lead. The No. 4 seeded Delta was able to withstand a third quarter run from the Lady Rams and hold on to clinch the Scott-Mississippi Conference Championship on Thursday night with a 53-42 win...
High school roundup: Woodland girls use strong 'D' on Saxony
(01/15/10) All the area high school events reported Thursday to the Southeast Missourian.
High school roundup: Woodland girls use strong 'D' on Saxony
(01/15/10) All the area high school events reported Thursday to the Southeast Missourian. 
Semifinal drama
(01/14/10)sd_sports@yahoo.com CHAFFEE -- It may go unnoticed in the box score following a close four-point game, but the charge drew by Scott City senior Macy Heisserer late in the fourth quarter proved to be more important than actually putting points on the board... 
High school roundup: Jackson strikes early to dump Perryville
(01/14/10)All the scores from Wednesday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian.
High school roundup: Jackson strikes early to dump Perryville
(01/14/10)All the scores from Wednesday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian. 
New Madrid County Central holds off Charleston's upset bit
(01/13/10)The Eagles were able to overcome their woes at the free throw line late and hold on for a 55-51 victory over their Class 3 rival on Friday night at New Madrid County Central High School.
Upset blocked
(01/13/10)sd_sports@yahoo.com NEW MADRID -- The New Madrid County Central Eagles had a tough shooting night from both the floor and the free throw line. Missed jump shots, missed layups and a 54 percent performance from the charity stripe did not help the cause against the Charleston Bluejays... 
Missed chances
(01/12/10)sd_sports@yahoo.com CHAFFEE -- With just over a minute left in regulation, the East Prairie Lady Eagles had their chance at getting over that hump. The Kelly Lady Hawks gave East Prairie numerous chances late in the game on Monday night to defeat a team that has had their number in recent years...
Two Charleston teens charged in Sikeston basketball game disturbance
(01/11/10) SIKESTON, Mo. - Two teens are in custody awaiting arraignment following a disturbance at Friday's high school basketball game. Sikeston Department of Public Safety officers arrested two 18-year-old males from Charleston. Laterrance A. Caldwell was charged with resisting arrest and peace disturbance and is in custody at the Scott County Jail under $2,500 cash-only bond. ...
Contest halted by disturbance in bleachers
(01/10/10) SIKESTON -- The rivalry game between Sikeston and Charleston Friday night was marred with a disturbance in the stands late in the first half. With 16.2 seconds remaining in the half and Sikeston ahead 45-32, a commotion began in the far stands on the northwest side of the Field House, by the stage. As Sikeston Department of Public Safety officers attempted to remove an unruly fan, several other fans began to make a scene, including the throwing of several objects at the officers... 
Bulldogs shake off slow start
(01/10/10)SIKESTON -- The Charleston Bluejays came out hot on Friday night, jumping out to a 9-0 lead on Sikeston. Then the Bulldogs' Janeil Hatchett took over. The junior got the Sikeston offense going in the first quarter, pumping in 11 points on his way to a game-high 27 in the Bulldogs' 87-58 win over the rival Bluejays... 
Flying high
(01/05/10)sd_sports@yahoo.com CHARLESTON -- Charleston senior Jerquawnda Sherrell has been a huge part of the recent successful turnaround of the Lady Bluejays basketball team since her freshman year. On Monday night, Sherrell was recognized before the varsity game against the Malden Lady Wave with an honorary basketball commemorating her 1,000-point career... 
Notre Dame slips past Charleston for third place
(01/03/10)CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Coming out of the timeout, Charleston head coach Danny Farmer wanted either Deonte Jones or Greg Tucker taking the game-winning shot. With eight seconds left and the Bluejays down by two, 62-60, it was the 6-2 sophomore Tucker who fired off the potential game-winning 3-pointer. Tucker's shot was off the mark... 
Notre Dame rebounds for third
(12/31/09)Notre Dame advanced to the final night of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament, although the Bulldogs weren't playing in the game they had hoped. But the second-seeded Bulldogs made the best of their disappointing situation, slipping past fourth-seeded Charleston 64-60 on Wednesday to finish third in the 16-team event...
Notre Dame rebounds for third
(12/31/09)Notre Dame advanced to the final night of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament, although the Bulldogs weren't playing in the game they had hoped. But the second-seeded Bulldogs made the best of their disappointing situation, slipping past fourth-seeded Charleston 64-60 on Wednesday to finish third in the 16-team event...
Third place: Notre Dame
(12/30/09) Notre Dame defeated Charleston to claim third place at the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament. 
Scott Central holds off Charleston upset bid
(12/30/09)sd_sports@yahoo.com CAPE GIRARDEAU -- For eight minutes on Tuesday evening, it appeared that the Charleston Bluejays were going to take down the giant. The Bluejays, seeded fourth in the 2009 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament, started out against the top-seeded Scott County Central Braves in impressive fashion, taking an 8-0 lead early on in the first quarter... 
Braves eke by to reach title game
(12/30/09)Just call him The Dishwasher after the way he cleaned up. Otto Porter netted 30 points and snagged 20 rebounds as Scott County Central fought off a pesky Charleston squad for 79-67 victory Tuesday in a semifinal of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament...
Braves eke by to reach title game
(12/30/09)Just call him The Dishwasher after the way he cleaned up. Otto Porter netted 30 points and snagged 20 rebounds as Scott County Central fought off a pesky Charleston squad for 79-67 victory Tuesday in a semifinal of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament... 
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... 
Charleston chokes Advance's offense
(12/29/09)Advance appeared to be in solid shape midway through the second quarter Monday night. Then Charleston dialed up its defensive pressure and started crashing the boards with more ferocity. The result was a game-changing 10-0 run that propelled the Bluejays to a 63-43 romp in the quarterfinals of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament...
Charleston chokes Advance's offense
(12/29/09)Advance appeared to be in solid shape midway through the second quarter Monday night. Then Charleston dialed up its defensive pressure and started crashing the boards with more ferocity. The result was a game-changing 10-0 run that propelled the Bluejays to a 63-43 romp in the quarterfinals of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament... 
Charleston earns spot in seminfinals
(12/29/09)The Blue Jays defeated Advance 63-43 to earn a chance to take on No. 1 seed Scott County Central in the final four 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...
Charleston 78, Woodland 30
(12/26/09) The No. 4 seed Charleston Bluejays closed the morning session of the Southeast Missourian Christmas tournament with a win over Woodland. 
Royal Flush
(12/23/09)sd_sports@yahoo.com BROSELEY -- The Kelly Lady Hawks met up with a team on a mission Tuesday evening, the host Twin Rivers Lady Royals. The host squad made it apparent from the tip that they were there to fight for a spot in the championship game as they eventually defeated the Lady Hawks 69-40... 
Lady Tribe bounces back to play for fifth
(12/23/09)BROSELEY, Mo. -- There was certainly no lack of motivation for the Kennett Lady Indians before they took the court Tuesday. Perhaps that is why Kennett turned in one of its best performances of the season, pulling away late to take a 75-58 win over the Lady Bluejays in the fifth-place semifinals of the LRCC here Tuesday...
Lady Tribe bounces back to play for fifth
(12/23/09)BROSELEY, Mo. -- There was certainly no lack of motivation for the Kennett Lady Indians before they took the court Tuesday. Perhaps that is why Kennett turned in one of its best performances of the season, pulling away late to take a 75-58 win over the Lady Bluejays in the fifth-place semifinals of the LRCC here Tuesday... 
OVERTIME THRILLER
(12/22/09)sd_sports@yahoo.com BROSELEY -- The Charleston Lady Bluejays and the Kelly Lady Hawks don't like to go just four quarters. In their last two games, Charleston and Kelly have combined for 13 quarters. Last season, they hooked up for a three overtime game in a Charleston district tournament win. On Monday night they added two more... 
Twin Rivers hands Lady Tribe first loss
(12/22/09)BROSELEY, Mo. -- There was at least one positive that came out of the Kennett Lady Indians' first loss of the 2009-10 basketball season. "This game allowed us to look at what we need to improve upon," Kennett coach Casey Bunting said. "A few easy baskets here and there -- and better set-up in our offense -- and we may have a different game."...
High school roundup: Kelly nips Charleston in 2OT
(12/22/09) All the area high school games reported Monday to the Southeast Missourian.
High school roundup: Kelly nips Charleston in 2OT
(12/22/09) All the area high school games reported Monday to the Southeast Missourian.
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...
Classic begins
(12/21/09) sd_sports@yahoo.com BROSELEY -- The No. 15 seeded Sikeston Lady Bulldogs came just three points from upsetting the No. 2 seed Kennett Lady Indians on Saturday in the first round of the Twin Rivers Lady Royals Holiday Classic. Sikeston went into halftime with a 32-25 lead but the Indians made up ground in the third quarter by tying that game at 42 points going into the final eight minutes...
Oak Ridge advances to tournament unbeaten
(12/18/09) The Oak Ridge boys basketball team will enter the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament as the only unbeaten team in the 16-team field. The Blue Jays improved to 7-0 Thursday night with an 89-46 road victory against East Prairie. Oak Ridge doubled up on East Prairie in the first quarter, building a 32-16 lead and extending the advantage to 54-25 by halftime...
Oak Ridge advances to tournament unbeaten
(12/18/09) The Oak Ridge boys basketball team will enter the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament as the only unbeaten team in the 16-team field. The Blue Jays improved to 7-0 Thursday night with an 89-46 road victory against East Prairie. Oak Ridge doubled up on East Prairie in the first quarter, building a 32-16 lead and extending the advantage to 54-25 by halftime... 
Second quarter carries Jackson past Charleston for fifth place at SEMO tourney
(12/13/09)SIKESTON, Mo. -- The Jackson Indians' defense thwarted, baffled and shut down the Charleston offense all night to knock off the Blue Jays 73-58 in the fifth-place game of the SEMO Conference tournament Friday. "We just had to get up on their shooters and make them do stuff they weren't comfortable doing," Jackson junior Bobby Clark said. "Take them out of their comfort zone."...
Second quarter carries Indians past Charleston for fifth place
(12/13/09)SIKESTON, Mo. -- The Jackson Indians' defense thwarted, baffled and shut down the Charleston offense all night to knock off the Blue Jays 73-58 in the fifth-place game of the SEMO Conference tournament Friday. "We just had to get up on their shooters and make them do stuff they weren't comfortable doing," Jackson junior Bobby Clark said. "Take them out of their comfort zone."... 
Jackson too much for Bluejays
(12/13/09)sd_sports@yahoo.com SIKESTON -- There's two components to a winning formula for the Charleston Bluejays. Shoot the ball well and play hard-nosed, aggressive defense. Neither was much of a factor on Friday night as they lost the SEMO Conference consolation championship to the Jackson Indians, 73-58...
Charleston holds off Cape Central in consolation semis
(12/11/09) SIKESTON -- If given the chance, the Charleston Bluejays will make any team pay from behind the arc. With a combined seven 3-pointers from the Bluejays on Thursday night, Charleston was able to hold on and defeat the Cape Central Tigers in the consolation semifinals at the SEMO Conference tournament... 
Tigers fall in consolation bracket
(12/11/09)All the local high school action from Thursday that was reported to the Southeast Missourian.
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)... 
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SEMO Conference Tournament: Notre Dame uses late surge to down Charleston
(12/09/09)SIKESTON -- The Charleston Bluejays were unable to hold down the No. 3 seeded Notre Dame Bulldogs on Tuesday night at the SEMO Conference tournament as they came away with the 74-67 win. After taking a late one-point lead, 62-61, in the fourth quarter, the No. 6 seeded Bluejays could only muster three points from a span of the four-and-a-half minute mark and until 48 seconds left to play... 
ND tops Bluejays in SEMO tourney
(12/09/09)SIKESTON, Mo. -- The Notre Dame Bulldogs found themselves in a dogfight Tuesday night in their opening-round game of the SEMO Conference Tournament against Charleston. With the dominating play of their two starting guards and the re-emergence of their top scorer in the final period, the third-seeded Bulldogs fought off a red-hot Charleston squad 74-67 to advance to Thursday's semifinals...
ND tops Bluejays in SEMO tourney
(12/09/09)SIKESTON, Mo. -- The Notre Dame Bulldogs found themselves in a dogfight Tuesday night in their opening-round game of the SEMO Conference Tournament against Charleston. With the dominating play of their two starting guards and the re-emergence of their top scorer in the final period, the third-seeded Bulldogs fought off a red-hot Charleston squad 74-67 to advance to Thursday's semifinals...
Dec. 8 Scoreboard
(12/08/09) Girls Basketball NEW SALEM (56) -- Kelsey Barlow 17, Marti Pool 23, Leah Jones 12, Racheal Pool 4. FG 24, FT 7-14, F 5. (3-pointers: Barlow 1. Fouled out: none) WESTWOOD (11) -- Olivia Barker 2, Hannah Hart 6, Abbie Allen 2, Katie Perry 1. FG 4, FT 3-5, F 7. (3-pointers: none. Fouled out: none)... 
Charleston wins rematch of district title contest
(12/04/09)sd_sports@yahoo.com CHARLESTON -- It was almost a reincarnation of their battle just a season ago. Last year, the Scott City Lady Rams came out a district title winner against the Charleston Lady Bluejays in the Class 3, District 1 final. That same intensity and down-to-the-wire atmosphere was back on Thursday night...
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. 
Bearcats drop opener at Charleston
(12/01/09)CHARLESTON -- Alan Flannigan scored a game-high 30 points but it was enough to carry Dexter in its season-opener as the Bearcats fell to Charleston, 64-52, Tuesday night on the road. Dexter challenged the Bluejays from the opening tip, trailing 9-7 after the first and 24-20 at the half as Maurice Moore knocked down a 3-pointer with eight seconds on the clock to pad a thin cushion...
2009-10 Charleston Girls Basketball Preview
(11/27/09) Expectations are high for the Charleston Lady Bluejays as they return three starters from last season's 17-8 squad that lost a heartbreaker in the district championship game to Scott City. "We have a good mix of returners with fresh young faces," said coach Michael Minner...
2009-10 Charleston Girls Basketball Preview
(11/27/09) Expectations are high for the Charleston Lady Bluejays as they return three starters from last season's 17-8 squad that lost a heartbreaker in the district championship game to Scott City. "We have a good mix of returners with fresh young faces," said coach Michael Minner...
2009-10 Charleston Boys Basketball Preview
(11/27/09) A season ago the Charleston Bluejays pulled off a buzzer-beater against the New Madrid County Central Eagles to claim yet another district title. The Bluejays will look to improve upon their 18-10 record from last year's campaign. Just a handful of players come into the season with significant varsity experience with Deonte Jones leading the way for Charleston. Akeem Sharp will bring solid play to the court as will Demarques McKeller as the season rolls along...
Tigers shutout Jays to claim district title
(10/30/09) CHARLESTON -- The Caruthersville Tigers dashed the Charleston Bluejays hopes for a miracle district title Thursday, as they cruised to a 27-0 victory at John Harris Marshall Stadium in Charleston. The rain-soaked contest began slowly for both squads. Caruthersville (8-2) finally found pay dirt early in the second quarter when Vohland Fonda punched it in from nine yards out...
Caruthersville beats Charleston, claims district title
(10/30/09) The Caruthersville Tigers dashed the Charleston Bluejays hopes for a miracle district title Thursday, as they cruised to a 27-0 victory at John Harris Marshall Stadium in Charleston. 
Charleston comes back to beat Malden for first win
(10/23/09)The Bluejays scored the winning touchdown with 1:35 left in the game.
MSHSAA District Playoff Results and Standings
(10/17/09) Keep up with all the district playoffs results here.
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. 
Showtime starts Friday for area football teams
(10/13/09)The last seven weeks have been dress rehearsal. Now the show starts in earnest for area football teams. Friday night marks the opening of district play for Missouri high school football teams, with the top two teams in those four-team districts advancing to the postseason...
Lady Rams walk past St. Vincent
(10/02/09) sd_sports@yahoo.com PERRYVILLE -- The Scott City Lady Rams softball team took their act on the road and defeated the St. Vincent Lady Indians by a final of 16-2. Just four hits from the Lady Rams got the job done as the Lady Indians gave up 16 walks and hit a batter to aid the Scott City offense... 
Dexter at Charleston football game cancelled
(10/01/09)Jerry Jarrell photo Dexter school officials learned Wednesday that the scheduled football game Friday night at Charleston has had to be cancelled because of a flu outbreak in the Charleston school system. Charleston notified Dexter school officials that they would be temporarily closing down the school systems because of the high number of students absent with the flu or flu like symptoms. ...
Dexter at charleston football game cancelled
(10/01/09)Jerry Jarrell photo Dexter school officials learned Wednesday that the scheduled football game Friday night at Charleston has had to be cancelled because of a flu outbreak in the Charleston school system. Charleston notified Dexter school officials that they would be temporarily closing down the school systems because of the high number of students absent with the flu or flu like symptoms. ... 
Tribe gets set to take on Green Wave, flu
(10/01/09)The Malden Green Wave is not the only thing the Kennett Indians are battling this week. The Tribe is also dealing with the flu ahead of Friday's Battle of Dunklin County at Metz Cherry Stadium. While the situation is nowhere near as bad as it is at other schools -- a flu epidemic has forced cancellation of Friday's Dexter-Charleston football game -- it has made its impact felt in the Indians' locker room...
Hayti blanks Bluejays
(09/26/09) sd_sports@yahoo.com CHARLESTON -- The Hayti Indians used an explosive second quarter and break away plays to defeat the Charleston Bluejays 22-0 Friday at Charleston. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition. ... 
Hayti football shuts out winless Charleston
(09/26/09)CHARLESTON -- The Hayti Indians used an explosive second quarter and break away plays to defeat the Charleston Bluejays 22-0 Friday at Charleston. The Charleston (0-5) defense showed resolve in Friday's contest, as they held the Indians (3-2) scoreless in three of the games four quarters, but the matchup's second frame proved to be the deciding factor...
Sikeston, Scott City both fall in softball action
(09/24/09) sd_sports@yahoo.com FREDERICKTOWN -- The Sikeston Lady Bulldogs fell in a close 3-2 contest to the Fredericktown Lady Blackcats on Wednesday afternoon. SCOTT CITY -- The Scott City Lady Rams could not hold on to an early two-run advantage on Wednesday afternoon as the Kennett Lady Indians defeated them 6-2 at Scott City... 
Lady Tribe rolls in volleyball as tennis suffers another close defeat
(09/24/09)Just two days after having their three-game winning streak snapped, the Kennett Lady Indians used their serving to bounce back. Jody Vancil served the first 10 points of the opening set while Jamie Jarrett's serving fueled a key run in the second as the Lady Tribe downed the Holcomb Lady Hornets 25-9, 25-20 Wednesday at the Kennett High School gymnasium...
Tribe faces resurgent 'Dogs for homecoming
(09/24/09) Mike Buhler Daily Dunklin Democrat Over the last few years, the Kennett Indians have made a habit of dominating the Portageville Bulldogs. Indeed, the Tribe has outscored Portagville 184-19 over a four-game wining streak dating back to 2005, including shutout wins in 2006 and 2008 as the 'Dogs lost 32 straight games and did not win a game in the 2006, 2007 and 2008 seasons...
Sikeston netters sweep Caruthersville
(09/22/09) sd_sports@yahoo.com CARUTHERSVILLE -- The Sikeston Lady Bulldogs earned their first win of the season in impressive fashion, defeating Caruthersville 9-0. CHARLESTON -- The Charleston Lady Bluejays defeated Massac County, Ill., 9-0 on Monday afternoon... 
New Madrid football dominates Charleston
(09/19/09)The Eagles used most of their roster in the second half of a 54-12 victory.
Portageville wins second game in a row
(09/12/09) After a 32-game losing streak, the Portageville football team scores back-to-back wins by defeating Charleston 47-18. 
Battle of the Indians: Kennett, Hayti renew age-old rivalry Friday night
(09/10/09)Kenneth Riedinger may be new to the Bootheel, but he already has an appreciation for the Battle of the Indians. "It's always a fun atmosphere when two teams have a long tradition," Riedinger, the Kennett head coach, said. "The Kennett-Hayti game is one in which you can throw the records out and be ready for a battle. They are a quality program that has had a ton of success and it is a privilege to play against them."... 
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... 
SHS pounds Charleston, 54-0
(09/06/09)CHARLESTON -- The 124th meeting of the Sikeston Bulldogs and Charleston Bluejays was a one-sided affair, as the Bulldogs waylaid Charleston 54-0 Friday in Charleston. "You never know how you are going to come out on any given night," Sikeston head coach Kent Gibbs said. "In all honesty, if you do the things you need to do, you should get the wins from sheer numbers. But our kids stayed focused, played hard, and did what they needed to do early."... 
Sikeston football dominates Charleston
(09/05/09)The Bulldogs scored eight times on just 22 plays in the first half on their way to a 54-0 victory. 
Red dawn: Defense gives Riedinger, Tribe first win
(08/29/09)They say that defense wins championships. It certainly earned the Kennett Indians their first win of the season. The Tribe defense held Charleston to minus-4 yards rushing and two first downs in the opening half and recovered three second-half fumbles to take a 26-7 win over the Bluejays in the season opener Friday night at Metz Cherry Stadium... 
Tribe opens Riedinger era
(08/27/09)With so many changes in the offseason, change may likely be the only certainty Friday night when the Kennett Indians and the Charleston Bluejays open the season. Both teams have new coaches -- Kenneth Riedinger (Kennett) and Jeremy Helton (Charleston). Both teams have several new faces in the starting lineup. And to top it off, the Tribe is debuting a new offense in the slot-T...
Lady Tribe comes up just short on road
(08/26/09) CHARLESTON, Mo. -- The Lady Indians' new lineup fought to the last match but came up just short in a 5-4 loss to perennially strong Charleston here Tuesday. Alexandra Brown took an 8-3 win over Morgan Collier at No. 1 singles, while Brianna Burcham and Vickie Panousis also won singles matches... 
Jamboree reinforces Red Devils' optimism
(08/22/09)CHAFFEE, Mo. -- A Chaffee High School football program that struggled for years has come to life under native son Charlie Vickery. What Vickery saw Friday night during a jamboree did nothing to diminish his optimism for another solid season. "There's no reason we can't have a good ballclub," Vickery said after Chaffee hosted Charleston, Malden and Fredericktown for preseason scrimmages. "Our kids have worked hard and they believe now. They think they can win."... 
Dexter picks up two wins
(07/01/09)Dexter's Jennifer Long (left) delivers a pitch against Charleston "B" during the 13-18 Senior Girls League's season-ending tournament Tuesday at the Sports Complex fields in Dexter. Dexter defeated the Charleston team 13-1 in five innings then beat Bell city 14-4 in six innings to advance in the winner's bracket of the seven-team tournament. ... 
Dodgers stay hot, sweep Squirrels
(06/10/09)CHARLESTON, Mo. -- The Charleston Squirrels could have done without the top of the sixth inning on Tuesday night. Four runs were scored against them in that particular inning with three hits and, maybe more importantly, three errors causing the damage... 
Bulldogs boast regional flavor
(06/04/09)Central baseball coach Steve Williams said that talented athletes want to play on teams that have reputations for winning, and Notre Dame teams have won a great deal lately. The Catholic high school in Cape Girardeau, therefore, has had a strong mix of athletes enroll recently from towns across Southeast Missouri...
Crusaders' rotation in good position heading into title game
(05/20/09) CHARLESTON -- Saxony Lutheran senior pitcher Garrett Fritsche entered his team's district semifinal contest against Charleston on Tuesday knowing that if he pitched a complete-game victory, then the Crusaders would have ace Chris Roth fully rested and ready to go for the district title game today... 
High school roundup: Hawks need eight innings to knock off state-ranked Clearwater
(05/14/09)The Kelly baseball team pushed across two runs in the seventh inning and another in the eighth Wednesday to upset the No. 3 ranked team in Class 2. The Hawks downed Clearwater 4-3 in eight innings behind Levi Felter's two innings of one-hit ball in relief. Ethan Lee started for Kelly (9-9) and struck out two over six innings...
Meadow Heights downs Delta behind Kennedy's pitching
(05/06/09) Junior left-hander Cody Kennedy threw a two-hitter as Meadow Heights defeated Delta 13-3 on the road Tuesday in high school baseball action. Kennedy (5-2), who also has thrown two one-hitters and a no-hitter this season, has allowed just four hits in his last four games. On Tuesday, he struck out 13 batters and walked one... 
Lady 'Cats capture SEMO Central track title
(05/05/09)DEXTER -- Both of the Dexter girls and Kennett boys track teams won a share of the SEMO Central Conference track and field championship on Monday afternoon at Dexter high school. The Dexter girls team won their division with a score of 148 while New Madrid County Central finished in second place with a 131. Kennett finished third with a 79, Notre Dame came next with a 61, Caruthersville finished fifth with a 32 and Charleston ended up in sixth place with a 28...
Delta softball earns 10-2 win vs. Charleston
(04/28/09) Freshman Myra Henson earned the win in Delta's 10-2 victory over Charleston in softball action Monday. Henson struck out two in three innings. She also doubled in the win. Katie Brucker went 3-for-4 and knocked in a run for the Bobcats (9-1). Courtney Burton doubled in the win...
Central girls shoot down Sikeston 1-0 with late-game goal
(04/22/09) Meg Goodman scored on a pass from Sarah Uptmor with five minutes to play as Central shut out Sikeston 1-0 in girls soccer action Tuesday. Caitlin Smith posted the shutout for the Tigers. Notre Dame 2, Poplar Bluff 0 Taylor Sanders and Anna Wren found the back of the net as the Bulldogs (9-2) earned the home win... 
High school roundup: Simmons strikes out 17 in Scott City win
(04/17/09)Shae Simmons turned in a masterful performance to lead Scott City's baseball team past Chaffee on Thursday. Simmons, who already signed to play at Southeast Missouri State next season, struck out 17 and allowed one hit in the Rams' 2-0 home victory... 
Dexter overcomes base running errors to down Charleston
(04/16/09)CHARLESTON -- Dexter coach Brian Becker hopes a few wind sprints in the outfield after Wednesday's game against the Charleston Bluejays will help his Bearcats focus a little more in the future. Miscues on the base path cost Dexter a couple of runs, but the Bearcats still produced enough offense to take a 8-1 decision over Charleston on the road...
Jackson soccer improves to 5-0 with win vs. Pirates
(04/08/09) Morgan Riddick posted the shutout in goal as Jackson beat the Perryville girls soccer team 3-0 on Tuesday. Megan Davidson, Bobby Jo Schlick and Hannah Roach each had a goal for Jackson (5-0). Carbondale, Ill. 3, Notre Dame 0 Katherine Blasiney made seven saves, but it wasn't enough as the Bulldogs fell at home...
Heil, Porter garner awards
(03/26/09) POPLAR BLUFF -- A pair of familiar faces picked up player of the year honors for the SEMO Conference. Michael Porter of Sikeston and Dexter's Katelyn Heil were honored Wednesday night at the Poplar Bluff Letter Club's 51st annual Basketball Banquet... 
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...
Jays put away pesky Wildcats
(03/12/09) POPLAR BLUFF -- The Charleston Bluejays posted a 23-point victory over the Bloomfield Wildcats Wednesday evening in sectional action at Poplar Bluff High School. The 70-47 win not only improves Charleston's record to 18-9, it also sets up a contest against the Maplewood-Richmond Heights Blue Devils on Saturday evening at the Farmington Civic Center... 
State-ranked Bluejays end Wildcats' season
(03/12/09)POPLAR BLUFF -- After a history-making district title victory for Bloomfield last week, the Wildcats still had more to prove in the MSHSAA Class 2 playoffs. Bloomfield was able to hang around state-ranked Charleston in the first quarter-and-a-half of the sectional game Wednesday night at Peters Gym... 
District thriller
(03/08/09)CHARLESTON -- After a one-year layoff the Charleston Bluejays have once again reclaimed the Class 3, District 1 title. The Bluejays grinded it out with the New Madrid County Central Eagles on Friday evening and came away with a buzzer-beater victory by a final score of 59-57... 
Scott City completes its upset run in district final
(03/07/09)CHARLESTON -- When freshman Katie Hogan scored a basket during a third-quarter rally, the Scott City students erupted with the chant: "You can't stop her. You can't stop us." No team could stop the Rams, which began the Class 3 District 1 tournament seeded fifth, but knocked off three higher seeds to claim their first district title since 1996...
Scott City's season ends vs. Charleston
(03/06/09) CHARLESTON -- Scott City withered under the perimeter attack of top-seeded Charleston in their Class 3 District 1 boys basketball semifinal Thursday. The fifth-seeded Rams were able to keep the game close early on, but they could not keep up as Charleston emerged with the 83-49 win. The Bluejays will face New Madrid for the district title. The Eagles beat Kennett 60-54 in the other semifinal...
Third time no charm: Charleston upsets Lady Tribe's district hopes
(03/04/09) CHARLESTON, Mo. -- The third time was no charm for the Kennett Lady Indians. After defeating Charleston twice in the regular season, the Lady Bluejays used a tough zone defense to make sure it didn't happen a third time, taking a 53-42 win over Kennett in the semifinals of the Class 3, District 1 Tournament here Tuesday night... 
Defense sparks Lady Indians to win over Malden
(03/03/09)CHARLESTON, Mo. -- With their offense struggling, the Kennett Lady Indians turned to their defense to stave off the upset. The Lady Tribe allowed just 14 points after the first period, giving its offense time to come alive in a 44-24 win over the Malden Lady Wave in the opening round of the Class 3, District 1 Tournament here Saturday... 
District thriller: Late free throws, controversy put end to East Prairie season
(03/02/09)CHARLESTON -- The very first game of the Class 3, District 1 girls tournament began with a combination of things; a joyous win for one team, a heartbreaking loss for the other and a bit of controversy on Saturday afternoon at Charleston High School...
ROUNDUP: Clearwater boys stay atop OFC standings
(02/25/09) By DAR STAFF NAYLOR -- The Clearwater Tigers got one step closer to winning the Ozark Foothills Conference regular season title Tuesday night on the road as they took a 64-54 victory over Naylor. Clearwater coach Louis Bell wasn't sure what to expect out of his team after two straight weeks of tournament play in the OFC and the Black River League... 
Third quarter sinks Tribe against 'Jays
(02/24/09)The Kennett Indians may have played arguably their best half of basketball in the first 16 minutes against Charleston. Unfortunately, the Tribe opened the third quarter with one of its worst. The Bluejays scored the first 12 points of the third period and never trailed again as they took a 72-59 win over Kennett on Monday night...
Jays fly past Poplar Bluff, share conference crown
(02/22/09) CHARLESTON -- After failing to reach the SEMO Conference tournament's final day for the first time in three years earlier this season, expectations for a Charleston conference championship later in the season were not in the Bluejays favor. Good thing Charleston didn't live up to expectations...
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...
Charleston surges past Oran
(02/06/09) CHARLESTON -- It was all Charleston in the second half. With a tight game at the end of the first half, the post play of freshman Kasuela Cooper freshman and senior Kariah Simpson proved too much for the visiting Oran Lady Eagles as they helped the Lady Bluejays to a 68-51 victory... 
Braves pound Bluejays
(01/18/09)SIKESTON -- A very special night at Ronnie Cookson Gymnasium was capped off by a romp by the Scott County Central Braves on Friday night as they took care of the Charleston Bluejays 82-41. The Braves scored the game's first 11 points as that was pretty much all it took. Scott Central (13-1) lead 22-4 after the first quarter... 
Lady Hawks soar: Kelly blows out Delta in title game
(01/16/09)BENTON -- Defense knocked off the reigning champs. Early pressure from the Kelly Lady Hawks proved too much for the two-time defending Scott-Mississippi Conference champion Delta Lady Bobcats on Thursday night as a big first half lead led to a 54-31 finish... 
Charleston upsets NMCC in thriller
(01/14/09)CHARLESTON -- The Charleston Bluejays pulled out a fourth quarter thriller Tuesday evening as they upset the New Madrid County Central Eagles 55-51. For the Bluejays, the entire contest wasn't as glamorous as the final 1:30 in the fourth quarter. NMCC jumped out early in the first quarter behind Kony Ealy, who scored six of the first 10 points for the Eagles. In the second, Charleston cut into the lead slightly, but by the break the visiting squad had extended their lead to eight points, 25-17... 
Oran, East Prairie pull off first round upsets
(01/13/09)BENTON -- In the opening round of the Scott Mississippi Conference tournament on Monday afternoon the No. 7 seed Oran Lady Eagles upset the No. 2 seed Charleston Lady Bluejays 59-53. At one point Oran held a 17-point lead in the third quarter, but the Lady Bluejays made a late game charge at the lead in the fourth. They opened up the fourth quarter with a 7-1 run to make it a 52-45 game but the Lady Eagles continued to hold their ground... 
Charleston drops fifth place game to Kennett
(01/05/09)BROSELEY -- The Charleston Lady Bluejays' only two losses on their season was at the Lady Royals Holiday Classic tournament. Their second loss came at the hands of the Kennett Lady Indians on Saturday as Charleston took home a sixth place trophy. "We didn't get after it tonight," Charleston head coach Michael Minner said. ...
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(01/04/09) Girls Basketball Charleston at Malden, 6 p.m. Boys Basketball Saxony Lutheran at Chaffee, 6 p.m. Bloomfield at East Prairie, 6 p.m. NMCC at Blytheville, 6 p.m. Girls Basketball Delta Tourn, TBA Wrestling Poplar Bluff at Sikeston, 6 p.m. Girls Basketball... 
Charleston set to play for fifth place
(01/04/09)BROSELEY -- The Lady Bluejays were able to play fast in the second half. That enabled Charleston to catch up to the Greenville Lady Bears on Friday night at the Twin Rivers Holiday Classic Tournament on Friday night and come away with a close 58-55 win... 
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 25: Charleston outscores Jackson in third-place game
(12/30/08) Antonio Riggens had his best tournament performance with 16 points as fourth-seeded Charleston held off third-seeded Jackson 65-52 for third place. Donald Dixon scored 18 points to lead Charleston. Bobby Clark had 20 for Jackson, while Lucas Davis scored 11 and Kyle Keith 10... 
Kelly gets past Charleston in battle of the unbeatens
(12/30/08)BROSELEY -- Before their quarterfinal game against the undefeated Charleston Lady Bluejays, the Kelly Lady Hawks huddled together and shouted "Who are we?" with one response, "Kelly!" The Lady Hawks, No. 3 seed in the 12th annual Lady Royals Holiday Classic Tournament at Broseley, showed everybody who they were Monday night. Beating the No. 6 seed Lady Bluejays 49-32 in what Charleston head coach Micheal Minner coined as "a dog fight."... 
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."... 
Routs highlight first round of tourney action
(12/29/08)BROSELEY -- The 12th annual Lady Royals Holiday Classic Tournament kicked off in Broseley Saturday evening with the winning teams buying into a similar theme. Defense, as Portageville, Charleston, Kelly and Dexter all came with opening round wins. The night cap featured the No. 2 seed Portageville Lady Bulldogs against the No. 15 seed Sikeston Lady Bulldogs. In the end, it was Portageville's defense and experience that got the best of the young Sikeston squad, coming away with the 56-24 win... 
Top seeds move on
(12/29/08)CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Since coming in to the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament as the No. 1 seed, the Scott County Central Braves have pretty much done what they have done all season; score fast and score often. "It's just amazing," Kelly head coach Nate Wills said. ... 
Top seeds advance in opening round of Southeast Missourian Christmas Tourney
(12/28/08)CAPE GIRARDEAU -- The Scott County Central Braves kicked off the opening round of the 2008 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament in traditional fashion as the No. 1 seed dismantled the No. 16 seed Delta Bobcats in a 88-24 romp on Friday. The Braves began their dominance with a 19-0 run to start the game while the Bobcats first basket came at the 2:30 mark in the first quarter...
GAME 16: Charleston 51, Cape Central 42
(12/27/08) By MARTY MISHOW ~ Southeast Missourian Perennial power Charleston moved into the semifinals of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament with Saturday night's 51-42 win at the Show Me Center. Fourth-seeded Charleston will take on top-seeded Scott County Central Monday, while No. 5 Central faces No. 8 Kelly in the fifth-place semifinals...
GAME 4: Charleston 71, Scott City 29
(12/26/08) By Toby Carrig ~ Semoball.com The Charleston Bluejays came into the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament with a very un-Charleston-like record of 2-5. "I don't think we've been playing that bad," Charleston coach Danny Farmer said. "We've just played tough teams, and we kept losing close games."...
Upcoming local events
(12/26/08) Bloomfield Christmas Tournament Dexter-East Prairie loser v. Hayti-Puxico loser, 9 a.m. Twin Rivers-Malden loser v. Kennett-Van Buren loser, 10:30 a.m. Doniphan-Richland loser v. Portageville-Greenville loser, noon Bernie-East Carter loser v. Bloomfield-South Pemiscot loser, 2 p.m...
Bluejays fall in Heartland Hoopfest
(12/22/08) PERRYVILLE -- The Charleston Bluejays early season struggles continued on Saturday, falling to Gateway Tech 55-50 in the Heartland Hoopfest held in Perryville. Charleston fell behind early, trailing Gateway Tech 14-9 after one quarter but the Bluejays rallied to cut the deficit to 28-26 at the half and tying the game at 42 after three quarters... 
Charleston knocks off Delta to stay undefeated
(12/19/08)CHARLESTON -- Thursday night's match up of two of the top girls basketball teams in Southeast Missouri provided plenty of excitement. Host Charleston was able to defeat the visiting Delta Lady Bearcats 62-52. Both teams had high hopes before the opening tip off as the Lady Bluejays remained undefeated while Delta had only lost one...
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL | FINAL INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS (unofficial)
(12/16/08) Final leaders in scoring, rushing, passing, receiving, tackles, sacks, fumble recoveries and interceptions. 
Cape Central eliminates Bluejays from tourney
(12/10/08)SIKESTON -- It isn't very often the Charleston Bluejays are eliminated from a tournament on just the second night. Unfortunately for the Bluejays that is just what happened Tuesday night after falling to the Cape Central Tigers 51-46 in the consolation semifinals of the SEMO Conference Tournament...
Risco wins home opener over Oran
(12/10/08) RISCO -- The Risco Tigers won their first home game of the season on Tuesday night with a defeat over the Oran Eagles 54-48. "We played pretty solid [Tuesday]," Risco head coach Brandon Blankenship said. "We pressed well. Our 1-2-2 trap really worked out for us."...
Advance rallies late to defeat Bell City
(12/10/08) ADVANCE -- Advance used a 19-10 fourth quarter to erase a 5-point deficit and post a 57-53 SCAA win over Bell City, the league's defending champions, Tuesday at the Hornet's Nest in Advance. "I was disappointed in our energy level tonight (Tuesday)," first-year Advance coach Josh Dowdy stated. "With that said, this team knows how to win and I am proud of them for the effort they gave when their back was against the wall."... 
Notre Dame slips past Charleston; NMCC wins
(12/09/08)SIKESTON -- The No. 4 seed Notre Dame Bulldogs were able to edge out the No. 5 seed Charleston Bluejays 52-50 on Monday night as the Bulldogs handed the Bluejays their first loss in the SEMO Conference tournament since it started again in 2006. Notre Dame held a slim 3-point lead after the first three quarters of play, but the Bluejays were able to eclipse the Bulldogs lead twice and hold a 3-point lead of their own late in the fourth quarter...
Lady Bulldogs easily win tourney
(12/09/08) STEELE -- The Portageville Lady Bulldogs won their fourth Bulldog Classic in a row Saturday evening, defeating the Kennett Lady Indians 68-35. Portageville started strong, taking a 24-9 lead after one quarter and built their lead to 38-18 at halftime... 
Bluejays outlast Dexter
(12/03/08)DEXTER -- Even though the Charleston Bluejays were able to hold on for a nine point win over the Dexter Bearcats on Tuesday night, that was almost not the case towards the end of the game. With 4:02 left in the fourth quarter, the Bearcats capped off a 10-3 run after Jered Stephens sent a pass under the basket to Alan Flannigan to cut the Bluejays lead to 56-54... 
'Cats fall short in opener as Dixon leads Bluejays to SEMO Conference win
(12/03/08)Senior Donald Dixon scored a game-high 27 points as the Charleston Bluejays got their first win of the year and spoiled the Bearcats season opener at home Tuesday night, 65-56. The 6'2" Dixon did most of his damage inside, but did hit one-of-two Sikeston 3-pointers along with 8-of-10 free throws to help the Bluejays get their first win after losing two games in the Riverbend Shootout at New Madrid to open there season... 
Local teams drop three in Riverbend finale
(12/01/08)NEW MADRID -- After fighting back and tying the game at the end of regulation, the Charleston Bluejays were unable to complete the comeback against the Pine Bluff Zebras on Saturday falling 89-81 in overtime. Although the Bluejays forced an overtime, Charleston head coach Danny Farmer thought that if his Bluejays would have made more of their free throws they might have ended up with an even record after their first two games of the season...
'Jays fall to Blue Devils
(11/30/08) The Charleston Bluejays failed to complete a Missouri sweep of the first round on Friday night, as they fell to the West Memphis Blue Devils 80-63. "The effort was there and we played hard," Charleston head coach Danny Farmer said. "We played a good team. I'm pleased with the effort."...
Class 3: NMCC wants to continue success of last season
(11/26/08) NEW MADRID -- The New Madrid County Central Eagles basketball team will look to build on their success from last season as they try to make it to the final four for the first time since 2001. The Eagles, who were 17-11 last season and state quarterfinalists in Class 3, lose hard working guards Justin Beasely, Cory Rowe, and Lance Price to graduation...
Puxico rolls, Lady Bears fall in district volleyball
(10/28/08) By ALEX ABATE ~ DAR Sports Writer BLOOMFIELD -- Puxico took charge early against Charleston and didn't let up as they won in two games Monday afternoon in the first round of the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 tournament in Bloomfield, 25-9, 25-7. The Lady Indians will now face Bloomfield in the semifinals today at 5:30 p.m... 
Eagles hold off pesky Tigers
(10/26/08)EAST PRAIRIE -- The East Prairie Eagles football team was able to hold on against the Tigers of Caruthersville to win 22-15 Friday night in East Prairie. The Eagles (6-3) came out strong in the first quarter, striking for touchdowns on their first two possessions with runs by Jordan Jarrett. The Tigers (2-7) also showed their ability to move the ball early on with 45-yard bomb from quarterback David Shaw to Jovon Hagerman... 
East Prairie wins battle of Mississippi County
(10/19/08)CHARLESTON -- The East Prairie Eagles football team rolled the Charleston Bluejays 46-22 Friday night at J.H. Marshall Stadium in Charleston, gaining their first victory over the Bluejays since 1986. The Eagles (5-3), who had not won in Charleston since Lyndon B. Johnson was in the oval office (1965), were led offensively by star senior tailback MC Williams. Williams had five touchdowns and 312 all-purpose yards, in addition to four extra points... 
Teams take part in tournament pool play
(10/17/08)ORAN -- Four local volleyball teams were vying for their chance at a conference title on Thursday night, as the SEMO Conference tournament opened up pool play. Sikeston, Oran, Charleston and New Madrid County Central each played one another once to determine the seeds for the rest of the tournament... 
'Cats will need stout defensive effort against Eagles
(10/16/08)There will be a lot on the line when the Dexter Bearcats host the New Madrid County Central Eagles Friday night at Charles Bland Stadium. In previous years, the Dexter-New Madrid game has been the last regular-season game for both schools, with the winner laying claim to both the Class 3, District 1 and SEMO Central Conference championships. This year the meeting will be the first district game for both schools, but the outcome will be no less important... 
Charleston comes out sluggish against undefeated Blackcats
(10/12/08)CHARLESTON -- After the very much improved performance that the Charleston Bluejays had against the Dexter Bearcats last week, they could not carry that over into their game against the undefeated Fredericktown Blackcats this Friday as they fell 49-6... 
SHS season comes to a close
(10/10/08)SIKESTON -- The Sikeston High School girls tennis team's 2008 season came to an end on Thursday at the Class 1, District 1 tennis tournament held at Sikeston High School. Sikeston performed well in their singles matches as Jacarra Lampkin made the quarterfinals before being ousted by Dexter's Katelyn Heil 6-2, 6-0. Lampkin defeated Jayne Rey of Arcadia Valley 6-1, 6-0 after receiving a bye into the second round... 
'It's going to be a slugfest': Tribe to get test from tough Sikeston
(10/09/08)The Sikeston Bulldogs have been a thorn in the side of the Kennett Indians over the last several years. While the Tribe beat Sikeston last season, the Bulldogs had not lost to Kennett since 2000 before then, including earning their first win of the season with a 21-13 victory at Kennett in 2006... 
Bearcats, Bluejays put on offensive display Friday
(10/05/08)DEXTER -- An offensive powder keg exploded all over Charles Bland Stadium on Friday night. The Dexter Bearcats and the Charleston Bluejays compiled almost 1,000 yards of total offense between them with the Bearcats coming out on top of the high scoring affair in a close 49-42 final... 
Bearcats win shootout with Charleston
(10/05/08)There was a shootout at Charles Bland Stadium in Dexter Friday night. And when the smoke had finally cleared, it was the Bearcats that were left standing after fighting off the Charleston Bluejays, 49-42, on Homecoming night. The game was an offensive bonanza for football fans, as the two teams raced up and down the field scoring at will. ...
'Cats open league play at home against Bluejays
(10/02/08) Coming off their first win of the season, the Dexter Bearcats will be looking to make it two in a row when they host the Charleston Bluejays on Homecoming night at Charles Bland Stadium Friday. Dexter broke through for a 41-7 win over Malden last Friday, and will need another big effort against Charleston in the Bearcats' SEMO Central Conference opener...
Sikeston soccer and tennis teams fall
(10/01/08) JACKSON -- The Sikeston Bulldog soccer team fell to 2-12 on the season with a 4-0 loss to the Jackson Indians on Tuesday. A breakdown in the second half was the back-breaker for the Bulldogs in an otherwise tight first half. It was 1-0 Jackson at half time but three goals in a span of five minutes proved to much for the visiting Bulldogs...
Sikeston volleyball earns win against Bluejays
(09/30/08) CHARLESTON -- The Sikeston Lady Bulldogs picked up another win on the volleyball court Monday evening as they defeated the Charleston Lady Bluejays 25-14 and 25-14. Sikeston finished the contest with 17 aces total. Leading the way in the stat column for the Lady Bulldogs was Asia Liggins with five kills, four aces and six digs, Madeline Davis with three kills, six aces, five digs and two blocks and Keyarra Blissett had three kills and three aces. Mandy Moore also had 11 digs in the victory...
Jackson hands Sikeston loss on diamond
(09/23/08) JACKSON -- The Sikeston Lady Bulldogs softball team dropped a close one on Monday afternoon on the road to the Jackson Lady Indians, 2-0. The two runs were unearned, one coming in the second inning and the other in the third. Sarah Hopson was handed the loss as she lasted all seven innings. Hopson walked two and struck out three while only giving up three hits... 
NMCC pours on offense in rout of Charleston
(09/21/08)CHARLESTON -- The running game of New Madrid County Central has been tough to stop pretty much all season long. Rotating between a combination of three running backs and a quarterback that all have the speed to break off a big gain at any time. They continued that trend on Friday night against the Charleston Bluejays... 
Sikeston netters fall at home to Lady Mules
(09/16/08)SIKESTON-- The Sikeston Lady Bulldog Tennis team fell to the Poplar Bluff Lady Mules Monday 7-1. Sikeston's lone victory in the home meet came from Jacarra Lampkin, who defeated Poplar Bluff's Jessica Gray 8-5 in their singles match. "Jacarra (Lampkin) had a great singles match," Sikeston tennis coach Lynne DeWitt said. "She fought hard and won."...
Jays roll to first win of season
(09/14/08) CHARLESTON-- The Charleston Bluejays football team (0-2) met the Portageville Bulldogs (0-2) Friday night at Charleston's Marshall Athletic Complex. Both were looking for their first win of the season. However, it was the Bluejays who emerged victorious from the contest rolling the Bulldogs 49-0...
Bluejays, Bulldogs seek first win of the season tonight in Charleston
(09/12/08) CHARLESTON -- Both the Charleston Bluejays and Portageville Bulldogs have started the season with two losses in two games. One of those teams will end their winless streak on Friday night. The Bulldogs will travel to Charleston with injuries and eligibility problems plaguing their entire backfield. Both running backs, Demetric Trotter and D.J. Birdwell, have been battling shoulder problems that has stopped any contact with them during practice...
Sikeston netter fall at Jackson
(09/12/08) JACKSON-- The Jackson Lady Indians tennis team defeated Sikeston's Lady Bulldogs 9-0 Thursday in Jackson. "We played better today," Sikeston tennis coach Lynn DeWitt said. "Our goal is to improve every match and I feel that we are doing that. Even if the scores don't reflect it."... 
Rain suspends Lady Bulldogs tennis match
(09/04/08)SIKESTON -- Rain played havoc in the Dexter and Sikeston tennis match Wednesday afternoon in Sikeston. Midway through doubles play the matches had to be suspended because of a steady light rain that left the courts too slippery to play. No make-up date has been announced... 
Bulldogs, Bluejays set to continue tradition
(09/04/08)SIKESTON -- The 100th year of Sikeston Bulldog football continues on Friday evening as they welcome in the Charleston Bluejays for their 123rd meeting in the history of the two programs. The Bulldogs lead the series 84-34-4. Sikeston head coach Kent Gibbs is experiencing his second contest between the two schools, and in his first bout with Charleston his Bulldogs pulled off a 35-14 victory on their home turf. He said that there is a slight buzz in the locker room about the match-up...
Charleston will try to build off 2007 playoff experience
(08/31/08) By Chris Pobst ~ sd_sports@yahoo.com CHARLESTON -- It's always a good thing when a football team comes into a new season as a reigning champion. That is what the Charleston Bluejays will be doing this year after winning the Class 2 District 1 championship last season. Something that hasn't been done in Charleston since 2004... 
Tribe opens with shootout win
(08/31/08)CHARLESTON, Mo. -- The bright lights of Friday night did not shine in the Charleston Bluejays favor during their season opening game at Charleston High School, as they fell to the Kennett Indians 32-22. The passing and receiving tandem that was Blake Parr and Jarvis Finley created all kinds of problems as well as the spread offense that the Indians used lining up four to five receivers at a time. ... 
Bluejays can't solve Kennett air attack
(08/31/08)CHARLESTON -- The bright lights of Friday night did not shine in the Charleston Bluejays favor during their season opening game at Charleston High School, as they fell to the Kennett Indians 32-22. The passing and receiving tandem that was Blake Parr and Jarvis Finley created all kinds of problems as well as the spread offense that the Indians used lining up four to five receivers at a time. ...
Oran rolls past St. Vincent for first win of the season
(08/27/08) PERRYVILLE -- The Oran Lady Eagles started the season on a positive note Tuesday afternoon, defeating St. Vincent 14-0. Oran was held scoreless for the first three innings before breaking through for six runs in the top of the fourth inning. The Lady Eagles added three more in the fifth and five in the seventh...
Upcoming events 7-22
(08/22/08) Monday Softball Farmington at Sikeston, 4:30 p.m. Kelly at East Carter, 4 p.m. Girls tennis Jackson at Charleston, 4 p.m. Tuesday Girls tennis Carbondale, Ill. at Sikeston, 4 p.m. Charleston at Kennett, 4 p.m. Softball Perryville at Sikeston, 4 p.m... 
Charleston will be unproven in the 2008 season
(08/21/08)CHARLESTON -- Gaining experience will be the focus of the Charleston Lady Bluejays tennis team this year. Coach Seth Benton's squad is a young one. Losing five of the top six and seven of the top nine to graduation will mean a new look for the Lady Bluejays this season... 
Lady Bearcats to rely on Heil's experience
(08/21/08)DEXTER -- Losing four out of six varsity players would definitely put any team in a rebuilding year situation for the upcoming season. But, for first year head coach Leanne Dooley and her Dexter High School girls tennis team's case, they have one half of the 2007 first place district doubles team and state qualifier Katelyn Heil returning to the squad as their leader on the court...
Charleston building up program
(08/20/08) CHARLESTON -- The Charleston Lady Bluejays volleyball team will face a rebuilding year in 2008. The Lady Bluejays lost most of their 2007 varsity team to graduation as the likes of Faye Parker, who was named to the all-conference team last year, Tiffany Johnson, Brittany Browning, Christian Haines, Emily Dugan and Brittany Stack will be hard to make up for...
Charleston 2008 football schedule
(07/18/08) Aug. 29 -- Kennett Sept. 5 -- at Sikeston Sept. 12 -- Portageville Sept. 19 -- New Madrid County Central Sept. 26 -- at Hayti Oct. 3 -- at Dexter Oct. 10 -- Fredericktown Oct. 17 -- East Prairie Oct. 24 -- at Malden Oct. 30 -- at Caruthersville 
No place like home: Redbirds sweep Charleston to stay perfect at Indian Park
(06/06/08)After an impressive 10-0 win against Charleston in game one of Thursday's twin bill, Dunklin County's Junior American Legion squad had to pull out all the stops in an 11-10 victory in their final at-bat in game two. In game one, Dunklin County used a dominating pitching performance from Trey Bazzell to cruise to a 10-0 win in six innings. ... 
Charleston advances to district final
(05/14/08)Bluejays battle weather and Red Devil comeback in Class 2 tourney 
Charleston rallies past East Prairie to advance
(05/13/08)By Chris Pobst ~ sd_sports@yahoo.com CHARLESTON -- Usually with the game on the line and all options pointing in a specific player's direction, that particular athlete wants to be the one to put their team over the top with the game winning play. But, for Chase McClendon on Monday night, he was thinking differently...
Oran breezes past East Prairie 12-1
(05/09/08) By Chris Pobst ~ sd_sports@yahoo.com ORAN -- It was the long ball that gave the Oran Eagles an early lift in their last regular season game against the East Prairie Eagles on Thursday, as the blue Eagles pounded out 12 hits on their way past the red Eagles 12-1...
Raiders pick up Jamarcus Williams
(04/25/08) The Charleston grad is transferring from UT-Martin's football program to play basketball at Three Rivers. 
Notre Dame wins Miss. Co. wood bat tourney
(04/21/08)Bulldogs explodes for six runs in fourth inning to defeat host team |
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