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Portageville baseball falls in championship, claims silver at Malden Invitational (4/16/24)MALDEN, Mo. — Portageville racked up multiple run-rule victories before a hard-fought loss in the finale of the Malden Invitational Tournament this past weekend. “We obviously didn’t have the finish we wanted, but overall we had a great weekend,” said Portageville coach Tyler Trover. “Scott City is a very good baseball team. They are in the midst of an incredible season and are a well-deserving champion...
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Malden Invitational Tournament 2024: Saturday, April 13 results (4/14/24)Scott City, Portageville dominate Malden Invitational Results, Saturday, April 13, 2024 Per Coach Tim Harmon: Baseball: First Place, Scott City. Second Place, Portageville. Third Place, East Prairie. Saturday baseball results: Malden 11, NMCC 9. Malden 3, Neelyville 3...
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Malden Invitational Tournament 2024, Friday's results, Saturday's bracket at a glance (4/13/24)Malden Invitational Tournament 2024 Per Coach Tim Harmon Eight school districts' high school baseball and nine districts' softball programs converged on Malden Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13 to compete at The Malden Invitational Tournament...
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Oran wins in extras, Senciboy delivers with walkoff (4/6/24)ORAN, Mo. —Oran and East Prairie battled into extra innings in a classic Scott-Mississippi Conference showdown on Thursday, April 4 at Oran High School. Oran (5-4) claimed a 3-2 victory over East Prairie (6-6) as Cooper Senciboy’s single in the bottom of the eighth inning brought home Rylan Mills for the game-winning run...
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Sikeston boys, Malden girls victorious at Twilight Relays (4/6/24)SIKESTON — The Sikeston Twilight Relays showcased fierce competition on Thursday, April 4. On the boys’ side, Sikeston emerged victorious with a dominant 127.50 team score. Malden’s girls’ team delivered their own impressive performance, securing first place with 111.0 points...
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Spane strikes out 17, lifts Oran over East Prairie (4/6/24)ORAN, Mo. — Molly Spane was nearly untouchable in Oran’s 8-6 win over East Prairie at Oran High School on Thursday, April 4. Oran’s (5-2) senior ace threw a complete-game gem, featuring 17 strikeouts and just one earned run allowed to fuel a big Scott-Mississippi Conference rivalry victory...
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Malden Track and Field Invitational attracts SEMO athletes (4/3/24)MALDEN, Mo. - Athletes from more than a dozen Southeast Missouri high schools converged here Tuesday to compete in the Malden Invitational Track and Field Meet. Kennett High School sophomore Austin Gattis competed in the Discus Throw event and took home gold...
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Walks, defense cost East Prairie chance at upset of tough Chaffee squad (4/2/24)In some regards, what veteran East Prairie High School baseball coach Gary Scott has asked of his pitchers was evident in Monday’s 4-1 loss to Class 2 No. 3-ranked Chaffee in East Prairie.
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Rams, Graff slow strong East Prairie start with 5-0 win (3/29/24)Coming off a 5-0 thumping to a very good Class 3 No. 4-ranked Scott City High School baseball squad, that one defeat doesn’t diminish the strong start that East Prairie High School has gotten off to this spring.
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Sloppy start proves costly for Risco in 4-0 L to East Prairie (3/28/24)RISCO – Baseball is a game of fundamentals and when a team lacks those – even for a brief moment – it can prove costly.
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East Prairie BB at Risco (3/27/24)RISCO - East Prairie got past Risco 4-0 in varsity baseball action on Wednesday at Risco High School.
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Lady Rams dominate Eagles 15-1 (3/23/24)The Scott City softball team returned to their winning ways in a big way by dispatching East Prairie 15-1 in five innings on Friday, March 22, in Scott City, Mo. The Lady Rams opened the season with two convincing wins over Greenville and Delta. They then lost to Anna-Jonesboro and Kennett on the road before rebounding against East Prairie...
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No Hits, No Problem: East Prairie finds a way to edge Kelly (3/22/24)EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — In a game where both pitchers were dealing, East Prairie clawed out a 3-1 victory over Kelly in a Scott-Mississippi Conference Showdown at H.A. Jones Memorial Park on Thursday, March 21. This one was a battle of wills on the mound. ...
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East Prairie opens season with strong rivalry win, no-hitter (3/19/24)East Prairie opened its season with a resounding 10-0 victory over Charleston in a Mississippi County rivalry game at H.A. Jones Memorial Park on Friday, March 15. Rayne Jerrigan dominated on the mound, throwing four shutout innings with six strikeouts and limiting the Blue Jays (0-1) to just six hits...
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Baseball: Ballard County at East Prairie (3/19/24)Photos from East Prairie's doubleheader versus Ballard County at H.A. Jones Memorial Park on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
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C3D1 BKB: Malden rallies for revenge over East Prairie (2/24/24)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Malden and East Prairie waged a thrilling battle in the MSHSAA Class 3, District 1 Semifinal matchup on Thursday, Feb. 22. But in the end, the second-seeded Green Wave (21-5) emerged victorious with a 60-49 win over the third-seeded Eagles (21-7), avenging a recent loss and settling this season's rivalry in the process...
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C3D1 BKB: East Prairie vs. Malden (2/23/24)Photos from Malden's 60-49 win over East Prairie in a semifinal of the MSHSAA Class 3, District 1 Tournament at Portageville High School on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024.
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C3D1: East Prairie ends season for Royals (2/21/24)PORTAGEVILLE — The East Prairie offense wasn’t going to be denied. With the Twin Rivers Royals struggling to hold strong on the defensive end, the East Prairie Eagles took full advantage as both teams went head-to-head on Tuesday in the first round of the Class 3 District 1 Boys Basketball Tournament at Portageville High School...
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East Prairie outlasts Portageville in regular-season finale (2/16/24)EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — In a clash that lived up to its billing, East Prairie emerged victorious against Portageville in both teams' regular-season finale on Thursday, Feb. 15, ultimately clinching a hard-fought 66-59 win. The Eagles (20-6) built a sizable lead but found themselves in a tense, one-possession battle as the Bulldogs (16-9) rallied in the final minutes...
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Boys' Basketball: Portageville at East Prairie (2/16/24)Photos from East Prairie's 66-59 win over Portageville on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2024.
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Still’s steal seals Kelly’s impossible comeback over East Prairie (2/13/24)EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — In a night packed with more emotional swings than a six-flags rollercoaster, Kelly somehow found a way to survive 51-50 at East Prairie on Friday, Feb. 9. Down by six points with 50.3 seconds remaining after watching a 14-point meltaway, the Hawks (19-5) authored a comeback for the ages, capped by Skyler Still’s game-deciding steal and layup that snatched victory from the clutches of the Eagles (18-6)...
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Scott City earns third 20-win season since 2012 (2/13/24)A fourth-quarter surge led to Scott City beating East Prairie 60-52 on Monday, Feb. 12, in Scott City, Mo. The Rams (20-4) won their 20th game for the first time since 2020, which was their last district championship. What's most impressive is three of their last four wins came against teams with at least 18 wins...
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Boys' Basketball: Kelly at East Prairie (2/13/24)Photos from Kelly's 51-50 win at East Prairie on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024.
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Boys Basketball: Scott City vs. East Prairie (2/12/24)A fourth-quarter surge led to Scott City beating East Prairie 60-52 on Monday, Feb. 12, in Scott City, Mo.
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2024 Scott-Mississippi: East Prairie stomps SCC, Oak Ridge survives Oran (2/5/24)ORAN, Mo. — In a battle for third place in the Scott-Mississippi Conference Tournament, East Prairie turned the paint into a no-fly zone with a resounding 73-34 grounding of Scott County Central. Not just bigger, but hungrier and bouncing back from a disappointing semifinal loss, the second-seeded Eagles (16-4) translated their size into a 44-16 points-in-the-paint advantage against the fifth-seeded Braves (10-12) at Oran High School on Friday, Feb. 2...
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2024 Scott-Mississippi Conference Third-Place Game: East Prairie vs. SCC (2/5/24)Photos from East Prairie's 73-34 win over Scott County Central in the third-place game of the Scott-Mississippi Conference Tournament at Oran High School on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024.
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2024 Scott-Mississippi: Scott City upends East Prairie (1/31/24)ORAN, Mo. — Scott City pulled off the upset, defeating defending champion East Prairie 84-63 in the Scott-Mississippi Conference Tournament Semifinals on Tuesday. The win propelled the third-seeded Rams (16-3) to their first championship game appearance since 2021......
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2024: Scott-Mississippi: Farmer’s career night propels East Prairie past Oran (1/30/24)ORAN, Mo. — Second-seeded East Prairie leaned on scrappy defense and an offensive outburst from Kamron Farmer, who poured in a career-high 22 points, to secure a decisive 64-43 win over seventh-seeded Oran in the opening round of the Scot-Mississippi Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 27...
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SCC crushes East Prairie, Oak Ridge rolls Charleston (1/25/24)BENTON, Mo. — It was all Scott County Central in a 76-13 win over East Prairie in the consolation bracket of the 2024 Scott-Mississippi Conference Tournament at Kelly High School on Wednesday, Jan. 23. Depth proved the ultimate weapon for the sixth-seeded Bravettes (7-8) as freshman Laney Glueck ignited the offense with a career-high 17 points, post player Nikki Adams dominated the paint with 16 points, and Ellie Britt capped off the scoring barrage with a personal best of 11 points...
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Girls' Basketball: Scott County Central vs. East Prairie in 2024 Scott-Mississippi Conference Tournament (1/25/24)Photo gallery from Scott County Central's 76-13 win over East Prairie in the consolation bracket of the 2024 Scott-Mississippi Conference Tournament at Kelly High School on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024.
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Scott-Mississippi semifinals set as Kelly, Scott City, Delta and Chaffee advance (1/22/24)BENTON, Mo. — Jada Griggs swished her way into Kelly High School history, draining the 1,000th point of her career during a 79-9 trouncing of East Prairie in the opening round of the Scott-Mississippi Conference Tournament on Saturday. The No. 2 seeded Lady Hawks (9-6) overwhelmed the No. 7 seeded Lady Eagles (3-11) with the statement win that showcased their title aspirations...
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Caruthersville gets revenge, outshine East Prairie 78-60 (1/16/24)EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — Caruthersville emphatically flipped the script with a 78-60 win at East Prairie on Friday, Jan. 12. The victory was a stark contrast for the Tigers (7-5), who fell 75-59 to the Eagles (11-3) earlier this season in the Gideon Bulldog Classic...
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East Prairie and Kelly win conference clashes (1/12/24)EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — A strong second quarter propelled East Prairie over Scott County Central 80-67 on Tuesday, Jan. 9. The Eagles (11-2) pulled away and never looked back against the Braves (7-7) in the Scott-Mississippi Conference showdown. “We had a big second quarter and that turned out to be the biggest difference in the game,” said East Prairie coach Gary Scott. ...
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BCT 2023: Malden breaks 17-year drought with championship thriller over East Prairie (12/30/23)BLOOMFIELD, Mo. — Knocking on the door the past two seasons, Malden finally kicked it down with a 60-56 win over East Prairie in the championship game of the 67th Annual Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Friday, Dec. 29. The fourth-seed Green Wave (9-2) toppled the second-seeded Eagles (9-2) in front of a standing-room-only crowd, silencing the ‘what if’ ghosts of the Christmases past that have haunted them since third-place (2022) and fourth-place (2021) finishes, winning the programs first BCT title in 17 years.. ...
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BCT 2023: Malden vs. East Prairie (12/30/23)Photos from Malden's 60-56 win over East Prairie in the championship of the 67th Annual Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023.
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BCT 2023: East Prairie clamps down on Van Buren, soar into championship game for first time since 1985 (12/29/23)BLOOMFIELD, Mo. — While offensive balance kept the scoreboard humming, it was East Prairie's stifling defense that slammed the door on Van Buren’s championship aspirations in a semifinal of the 67th Annual Bloomfield Christmas Tournament. The second-seeded Eagles (9-1) secured a 70-58 victory over the Bulldogs (8-2) on Thursday, Dec. 28, advancing to the championship game of the tournament for the first time in 38 years...
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BCT 2023: East Prairie vs. Van Buren (12/29/23)Photos from East Prairie's 70-58 win over Van Buren in the semifinals of the 67th Annual Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2023.
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BCT 2023: East Prairie’s scorching paint attack leaves Portageville charred (12/28/23)BLOOMFIELD, Mo. — Numbers don't lie, and in the case of East Prairie's 67-45 quarterfinal victory over Portageville at the 67th Annual Bloomfield Christmas Tournament, they paint a picture of absolute post dominance. The second-seeded Eagles (8-1) ruthless interior attack saw them outrebound the seventh-seeded Bulldogs (4-3) by a 32-15 margin, converting that muscle into a 48-26 advantage in points scored in the paint on Wednesday, Dec. 27...
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BCT 2023: East Prairie vs. Portageville (12/28/23)Photos from East Prairie's 67-45 win over Portageville in a quarterfinal matchup in the 67th Annual Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023.
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BCT 2023: Kenedy sparks East Prairie to dominate 79-45 win over Doniphan (12/27/23)BLOOMFIELD, Mo. — No. 2 seed East Prairie's slow start melted away like a snowman in the heat, burying No. 15 seed Doniphan in a scoring avalanche during a 79-45 win in the opening round of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament. This victory wasn’t a single reindeer pulling the sleigh — it was a whole herd charging ahead with four Eagles (7-1) scoring double figures in the lop-sided victory over the Dons (3-6) on Tuesday, Dec. 26...
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Previewing the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament (12/22/23)The rhythmic pound of sneakers, the symphony of bouncing balls, the rising roar of the crowd – here, sixteen teams stand cast in the shadows of legends past. But with ambitious eyes, these players and coaches are ready to score their chapter in the unfolding epic of the 67th Annual Bloomfield Christmas Tournament's hallowed hardwood history...
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East Prairie cheerleaders 7 Days of Spirit warms community hearts (12/22/23)EAST PRAIRIE, Mo — Inspired by the outpouring of support for its recent state championship win, the East Prairie cheerleaders decided to turn the tables and cheer on their community, partnering with the Eagles Closet for a “Seven Days of Spirit” drive...
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East Prairie sprints to big win over Oak Ridge (12/19/23)EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — Exploiting its speed advantage, East Prairie raced past Oak Ridge, claiming a 77-59 win in a Scott-Mississippi Conference matchup on Friday, Dec. 15. The Eagles (6-1) constant movement kept the Bluejays’ (4-2) defender flat-footed, creating passing lanes and scoring opportunities throughout the contest...
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Boys' Basketball: Oak Ridge at East Prairie (12/19/23)Photos from East Prairie's 77-59 win over Oak Ridge on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023.
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Standard Democrat high school basketball scoring leaders (12/12/23)Scoring leaders from the Sikeston Standard-Democrat coverage area Boys (Through 12/10) GIRLS (Through 12/10)...
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Pressure fuels Kelly’s 92-22 rout of East Prairie (12/12/23)EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — Kelly's offensive depth was on full display as five players reached double digits, led by Kristin Grogan and Jada Griggs' 18-point performances, in a decisive 92-22 win at East Prairie on Monday, Dec. 11. Fueled by their suffocating defense that turned steals into easy baskets, the Lady Hawks (4-1) feasted on offense, burying the Lady Eagles (2-4) beneath an avalanche of points...
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Kelly remains undefeated; East Prairie suffers first loss (12/12/23)BENTON, Mo. — Kelly remained unblemished, downing Meadow Heights 86-54 on Friday, Dec. 8. The Hawks reach familiar territory, achieving a perfect 5-0 start for the second time in the past three seasons. “Once again, we had balanced scoring with four starters in double digits,” said Kelly coach Noel Trimmer. “Defense picked it up in the after halftime and we pulled away early in the fourth quarter.”...
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East Prairie digs in defensively for road win over Chaffee (12/6/23)CHAFFEE - Some clutch stops defensively and some big buckets on the other end led the East Prairie Eagles to a 59-52 win over the Chaffee Red Devils on Tuesday. The Eagles jumped out to a 10-6 lead after the first quarter of play and the lead could have been much more if it weren’t for missed layups around the rim...
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Standard Democrat high school basketball scoring leaders (12/5/23)Scoring leaders from the Sikeston Standard-Democrat coverage area Boys (Through 12/4) GIRLS (Through 12/3)...
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East Prairie rallies from behind to capture Gideon Bulldog Classic title (12/4/23)KENNETT, Mo. — In the face of unforeseen circumstances and a hostile environment, East Prairie rose to the occasion, capturing the Gideon Bulldog Classic title with a gritty 47-44 victory over Kennett On Friday, Dec. 1. Though the odds were stacked against them, the fourth-seeded Eagles (3-0) claimed the win over the Indians (2-1) in a slow-burning, defensive slugfest...
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Portageville’s Jamarion Smith wins Carr Trophy (12/1/23)POPLAR BLUFF, MO. — Portageville’s Jamarion Smith, a point-producing phenom who outscored half of the SEMO Conference this season, was crowned the 2023 E.E. “Bus” Trophy winner at the 2023 Poplar Bluff Letter Club Gridiron Banquet on Wednesday, Nov. 29...
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East Praire unseats No. 1 seed Caruthersville in Gideon Tournament (12/1/23)GIDEON, Mo. — East Prairie, the No. 4 seeded underdogs, toppled tournament favorite and top-seeded Caruthersville 75-59 in a semifinal that rocked the Gideon Bulldog Classic. Noah Johnson unleashed a 29-point barrage, propelling the Eagles (2-0) to the upset over the Tigers (1-1) on Thursday, Nov. 30...
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Girls Basketball Roundup: Delta dominates East Prairie, Chaffee and Scott City enters tournament on hot streaks (12/1/23)For the second straight game, the Delta Ladycats scored over 100 points in a home game, this time in a 116-24 win over East Prairie on Thursday, Nov. 30, in Delta, Mo. Delta was led by Jade Berry, who scored 35 points including 32 in the first half alone. Mya Gillespie scored 17 points, followed by 16 points from Addison Nichols, Grace Ancell, and Presley Holweg. The Ladycats made nine shots from the three-point line and made 9-of-16 from the free-throw line...
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Girls Basketball: Delta vs. East Prairie (12/1/23)The Delta Ladycats scored over 100 points in a home game, this time in a 116-24 win over East Prairie on Thursday, Nov. 30, in Delta, Mo.
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Lady Eagles navigate change armed with youthful exuberance and strong passion (11/30/23)Despite facing a season of transition with a roster predominantly composed of freshmen and sophomores, the East Prairie girls’ basketball team is welcoming the opportunity to grow, learn, and forge lasting bonds. While the path to victory may be challenging, the team’s boundless energy and commitment to personal growth promise an enriching experience that extends far beyond the scoreboard...
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East Prairie’s sights set on back-to-back championships (11/30/23)The East Prairie boys’ basketball team is ready to ruffle some feathers and defend its Scott-Mississippi Conference Championship. While their roster may be smaller than some, the Eagles’ core group of players is determined to overachieve and make their mark on the season...
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Basketball Roundup: East Prairie boys, Portageville girls win (11/30/23)East Prairie defeated Hayti 66-65 in the opening round of the Gideon Bulldogs Classic on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The fourth-seeded Eagles (1-0) held on to secure the victory despite the Indians’ (0-1) late-game comeback attempt. “We’re happy to come out with the victory,” said East Prairie coach Gary Scott. ...
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Girls Basketball Roundup: Kelly demolishes Malden (11/28/23)MALDEN, Mo — The Kelly girls’ basketball team blazes past Malden in a season-opening rout, 69-34, on Monday, Nov. 27. The Lady Hawks (1-0) aggressive defense smothered the Green Waves’ (0-1) attempts to get into a rhythm, forcing turnovers that fueled many fast break chances...
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Scott City's dynamic duo dominates East Prairie 56-8 to start playoffs (10/28/23)Scott City shook off the rust and left East Prairie in the dust in a 56-8 victory to begin the Class 2 playoffs.
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Football: East Prairie at Scott City (10/28/23)Scott City defeated East Prairie 56-8 in the first round of the Class 2 playoffs on Friday, Oct. 27 in Scott City, Mo.
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District Dominators: Portageville claims third consecutive championship with win over East Prairie (10/24/23)MALDEN, Mo. — Three proved to be the magic number for Portageville volleyball on Monday, October 23, as the team continued its reign of terror in the district, defeating East Prairie in straight sets to claim a third consecutive MSHSAA Class 2, District 1 Championship...
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East Prairie and Kelly drop regular-season finales (10/24/23)Kelly and East Prairie both closed out their regular seasons with defeats on Friday, October 20, as they fell to Ste. Genevieve and Fredericktown, respectively. The Hawks (6-3) were shut out 35-0 by the Dragons (6-3), while the Eagles (3-6) lost a high-scoring affair 57-34 to the Blackcats (2-7)...
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C2D1 Volleyball: Portageville versus East Prairie (10/23/23)Photo gallery from Portageville's 3-0 win over East Prairie at Malden High School in the MSHSAA Class 2, District 1 Championship on Monday, October 23, 2023.
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Slow start dooms East Prairie in 45-20 loss at Caruthersville (10/17/23)CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. — East Prairie came out sluggish, and Caruthersville took advantage, scoring early and often. By the time East Prairie woke up, it was too late as the Eagles (3-5) could not overcome the slow start, falling 45-20 to the Tigers (5-3) on Friday, October 13...
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Volleyball: East Prairie at St. Vincent (10/11/23)St. Vincent defeated East Prairie in three sets on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at St. Vincent High School in Perryville, Mo.
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East Prairie's homecoming is one to remember, as Eagles dominate Doniphan 51-0 (10/10/23)EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — East Prairie turned homecoming into a royal rumble, trouncing Doniphan 51-0 at Eagles Stadium on Friday, October 6. “I was proud of our team,” said East Prairie coach David Stalker. “I challenged them to play every play like the score was 0-0 and they did. The defense looked a lot better this week and kids were playing fast and physically up front.”...
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Marcum’s heroics lead East Prairie to 50-42 shootout victory over Malden (10/3/23)MALDEN, Mo. — In a high-scoring clash that saw the scoreboard working overtime, East Prairie outgunned Malden 50-42 to claim a thrilling victory on Friday, September 29. The Eagles (2-4) soared to victory with all-purpose player Connor Marcum leading the charge, as he flaunted his exceptional skills by piling up 190 rushing yards, 124 receiving yards and five total touchdowns against the Green Wave (0-6)...
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SEMO Conference high school football stat leaders through Week 5 (9/29/23)Conference standings and statistical leaders from the SEMO Conference — North, Central and South.
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Standard Democrat high school football stat leaders through Week 5 (9/28/23)Statistical leaders from the Sikeston Standard-Democrat coverage area PASSING RUSHING RECEIVING TACKLES SACKS INTERCEPTIONS...
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Standard Democrat high school football stat leaders through Week 4 (9/21/23)Statistical leaders from the Sikeston Standard-Democrat coverage area PASSING RUSHING RECEIVING TACKLES SACKS INTERCEPTIONS...
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East Prairie wins rivalry bout with Charleston in straight sets (9/21/23)CHARLESTON, Mo. — In another highly contested chapter of the Mississippi County rivalry, East Prairie bested Charleston in straight sets at CHS on Monday, September, 19. In a spirited atmosphere filled with rambunctious and passionate supporters for both teams, the Lady Eagles (3-6-) soared to victory, overpowering Lady Bluejays (1-7-0) by securing set scores of 25-18, 25-23 and 26-24...
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East Prairie FB getting creative with its offense, while focusing on its D (9/21/23)EAST PRAIRIE – David Stalker has only been a head coach at East Prairie High School for one-plus seasons, but he is showing that he isn’t afraid to experiment with innovative ways to achieve success, particularly on offense. “We’re trying to open up our passing game,” Stalker said following a recent loss to Dexter at East Prairie.
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Volleyball: East Prairie at Charleston (9/21/23)Photo gallery from East Prairie's 3-0 win at Charleston on Tuesday, September 20, 2023.
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Volleyball roundup: Area teams battle hard in Monday’s matches (9/19/23)The Oran volleyball team (3-9-1) lost a hard-fought match against Malden (6-7-1) on Monday, September 18. “We ended losing the fifth set after Malden got a big jump on us early on with a scoring gap that we just couldn’t overcome,” said Oran coach Lindsey Bickings. “We continue to make progress with being mentally strong and my young players and new leaders are beginning to see how important each of their roles are on the court.”...
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Dexter has too many playmakers for East Prairie in 56-18 rout (9/16/23)EAST PRAIRIE – It’s pretty clear to any casual observer that the Dexter High School football squad has made significant strides from a year ago. The Bearcats dominated host East Prairie, mostly with an impressive run game, and ran away (no pun intended) with a 56-18 victory.
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Dexter FB at East Prairie (9/15/23)EAST PRAIRIE - Dexter traveled to East Prairie on Friday for varsity football action.
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Standard Democrat high school football stat leaders through Week 3 (9/14/23)Statistical leaders from the Sikeston Standard-Democrat coverage area PASSING RUSHING RECEIVING TACKLES SACKS INTERCEPTIONS...
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East Prairie suffers tough loss to Senath-Hornersville (9/14/23)AST PRAIRIE, Mo. — The East Prairie volleyball team lost in straight sets to Senath-Hornersville at EPHS on Tuesday, September 12. The Lady Lions (7-5-1) won over the Lady Eagles (2-4-0) with set scores of 25-23, 25-14 and 25-18. “I do not think that was our best performance,” said East Prairie coach Kelle Goodding. ...
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Volleyball: Senath-Hornersville at East Prairie (9/12/23)Photo gallery from Senath-Hornersville's 3-0 win at East Prairie on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.
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Portageville pounds East Prairie with resounding 56-0 victory (9/11/23)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Friday night lights illuminated the Bootheel as state-ranked powerhouse Portageville, the No. 2 team in Class 1, defeated East Prairie 56-0 on Friday, September 8. The Bulldogs (2-1) offense scored quickly and often, trampling the Eagles’ (1-2) defense and building a 42-0 halftime advantage...
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Volleyball Roundup: East Prairie beats Cooter in tiebreaker set; Portageville sweeps Charleston (9/8/23)Against all odds, East Prairie defied expectations and orchestrated a stunning comeback over Cooter at EPHS on Thursday, September 7. The Lady Eagles (2-3) batted back to defeat the Wildcats (2-3) with set scores of 22-25, 25-18, 23-25, 25-12 and 19-17. “Lydia Valencia took charge of the team in those last moments,” said East Prairie coach Kelle Goodding. “She was loud, aggressive and rallied them to victory.”...
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Gridiron Showdown: Week 3 unleashes a thrilling array of high-stakes battles (9/8/23)Get ready for another action-packed week of high school football as the anticipation builds for the upcoming matchups. From intense rivalries to standout players, this week’s games promise to deliver more unforgettable moments. Kennett (2-0) at Sikeston (0-2)...
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Volleyball Roundup: Teams continue to serve up thrilling action as the season heats up (9/8/23)After an impressive 3-0 start to the season, the New Madrid County Central volleyball team experienced a humbling setback with consecutive losses, reminding the team of the challenges they face on the court. The Lady Eagles (3-2) lost 3-2 in a gripping match to Malden (3-1) on Tuesday, September 5. The team won the first two matches 25-16 and 25-9 before falling 25-23, 25-23 and 15-13...
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Standard Democrat high school football stat leaders through Week 2 (9/6/23)Statistical leaders from the Sikeston Standard-Democrat coverage area PASSING RUSHING RECEIVING TACKLES SACKS INTERCEPTIONS...
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WEEK 3 SEMOBALL TOP 10: Top two teams surprise in shocking week of action (9/4/23)The second week of local high school football action saw a number of important scorelines. The most impressive among these, however, came from the two teams that returned to the top of the power rankings as the area powerhouses once again proved their mettle against the strong teams from up north...
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Undersized to Undeniable: Connor Marcum blazes a trail as an explosive playmaker for East Prairie (9/4/23)EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — From the depths of being dismissed as undersized and overlooked, Connor Marcum has defied expectations to become a rising star, capturing the attention of the Southeast Missouri sports world. Over the past two seasons, Marcum fearlessly competed on East Prairie’s varsity football team as a freshman and sophomore. Despite his age and physical stature, he displayed remarkable potential and had some standout moments. However, he often faced adversity due to his youth. ...
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NMCC shifts into high gear, prevails 58-32 at East Prairie (9/3/23)EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — When it mattered most, New Madrid County Central turned up the heat and let loose a second-half surge to soar to a commanding 58-32 victory at East Prairie on Friday, September 1. The game unfolded as a riveting tale of two halves, NMCC (2-0) found itself trailing 32-30 at halftime, yet once again elevated its performance in the second half, ultimately asserting its dominance and leaving East Prairie (1-1) in its wake...
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Oran completes comeback, upends East Prairie in five sets (9/2/23)ORAN, Mo. — The Oran volleyball team faced another uphill battle Thursday night at home down two sets to none but staved off elimination winning the last three sets to defeat visiting East Prairie three sets to two at Oran High School. As Oran coach Lindsey Bickings watched her young group of players fall behind 25-20, 25-23 to East Prairie she didn’t waiver from exhuming confidence into her players,...
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Football: NMCC at East Prairie (9/2/23)Photo gallery from New Madrid County Central's 58-32 win at East Prairie on Friday, September 1, 2023.
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Gridiron Showdowns: High stakes and thrilling matchups await in Week 2 (8/31/23)As another exciting week of high school football approaches, the anticipation for the upcoming matchups continues to build. With every team looking to prove their worth on the field, we take a closer look at the upcoming games, key players to watch and rivalries that will define the excitement...
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Volleyball Roundup: Area teams dive into a new season (8/31/23)Portageville started its season with a 3-1 victory at Gideon (1-1) on Friday, August 25, winning with set scores of 13-25, 25-10, 25-22 and 25-22. Jayla Weddington led the team with an impressive performance, contributing 12 kills, three blocks and two digs. Ja’Niya Smith showcased her skills with 14 digs, 11 kills, four assists, two blocks and an ace...
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East Prairie prevails 28-24 over Charleston in unforgettable season opener (8/26/23)EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — In a gridiron clash that will be remembered for years to come, East Prairie toppled Charleston with a breathtaking 28-24 victory on Friday, August 25 at Eagles Stadium. Facing an opponent known for their physicality and dominant linemen, the Eagles (1-0) defied the odds by establishing an unyielding ground-and-pound attack that left the Bluejays (0-1) reeling...
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Football: Charleston at East Prairie (8/26/23)Photo gallery from East Prairie's 28-24 win over Charleston on Friday, August 25, 2023.
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Gridiron showdowns: Previewing the high school football matchups in the area (8/24/23)Get ready for an action-packed season as local high school football teams gear up to showcase their skills on the gridiron. In this comprehensive preview, we take a closer look at the upcoming matchups, rivalries, and standout players that will define the excitement on the field. ...
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Portageville shines at jamboree, outperforming NMCC, East Prairie and Kennett (8/24/23)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Emerging as the undisputed victors with a flawless 3-0 record, the Portageville volleyball team left no doubt about their superiority as the team hosted a jamboree on Tuesday, August 22. In a dominating display of skill and prowess, the Lady Bulldogs asserted their authority by winning all nine sets against East Prairie, New Madrid County Central and Kennett, outscoring their opponents with an impressive margin of 135-64...
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Portageville Volleyball Jamboree (8/23/23)Portageville, East Prairie, New Madrid County Central and Kennett compete at the Portageville Volleyball Jamboree on Tuesday, August 23, 2023.
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East Prairie a year older, stronger and wiser (8/21/23)EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — After a challenging rebuilding year, the East Prairie football team is ready to turn the tide and make a statement on the field his season. The Eagles began to hit its stride and discover its true identity as last season progressed thanks to second-year head coach David Stalker’s ability to cultivate a winning culture and ignite a spirit of unity within his players...
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Peyton Hodges leaves it all on the field in Babe Ruth World Series (8/17/23)Before the start of every inning, Fighting Squirrels pitcher Peyton Hodges crouches by the pitcher's mound to pray. "It's just a few words to myself to clear my head, stay calm," Hodges said. "I started that junior year, had success with it, and ever since then, it's just one of my routines."...