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Kelly celebrates seniors with shutout of Charleston (4/26/24)BENTON, Mo. — Despite challenges this season, Kelly left it all on the field during a 6-0 Senior Night win over Charleston The Hawks (8-10) used a relentless first-inning offensive barrage and a dominant pitching performance for the decisive win over the Blue Jays (4-7) on Wednesday, April 24...
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Baseball: Charleston at Kelly (4/26/24)Photos from Kelly's 6-0 Senior Night win over Charleston on Wednesday, A!pril 22, 2024.
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BREAKING: Semoball Awards winter sports finalists announced (4/24/24)The Semoball Awards finalists for fall sports were announced Wednesday morning on a selection show broadcast live on SEMO ESPN Radio and streamed on the Semoball.com Facebook page. The finalists were selected by a sports panel made up of representatives from the Southeast Missourian, Standard Democrat, Dexter Statesman, Daily American Republic and Delta Dunklin Democrat...
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Small-town grit fuels Griggs’ rise to UHSP basketball (4/20/24)BENTON, Mo. — Jada Griggs isn’t afraid of a challenge. The Kelly High School basketball standout recently signed to continue her athletic and academic at the University of Health Science and Pharmacy (UHSP) in St. Louis, a move that both excites and tests her desire for growth. ...
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Valle Catholic remains undefeated with 10-0 win at Kelly (4/16/24)BENTON, Mo. — Valle Catholic continued its unbeaten streak with a 10-0 win at Kelly on Monday, April 18. The Class 3, No. 3 Warriors (18-0) extended their impressive run, but the Hawks (7-8) showed resilience despite the loss. “You have to tip your hat to the Valle Catholic program,” said Kelly coach Josh Hopkins. “That’s a class act program, they do everything well and are very business-like. From the first pitch, you could tell that those guys came here to take care of business...
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Baseball: Valle Catholic at Kelly (4/16/24)Photos from Valle Catholic's 10-0 win at Kelly on Monday, April 15, 2024.
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Sims powers Sikeston past Kelly with another hat trick (3/28/24)SIKESTON — For the second time in a week, Kennedi Sims’ hat trick propelled Sikeston to a commanding victory over Kelly, this time in a 6-1 conquest at Bill Lawson Memorial Field at the Sports Complex on Wednesday, March 27. Sims' scoring prowess is fueling the Lady Bulldogs’ (3-3) resurgence after the team won only four games last year. With 14 goals through just six games, they've already surpassed last season's scoring output...
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Soccer: Kelly at Sikeston (3/28/24)Photos from Sikeston's 6-1 win over Kelly at Bill Lawson Memorial Field at the Sports Complex on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.
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Sikeston reverses fortune, thumps Kelly 5-1 (3/22/24)BENTON, Mo. — In a rivalry game packed with extra meaning, Sikeston delivered a statement win on Kelly at Lambert Field. The Lady Bulldogs (2-0) took complete control after halftime, overwhelming the Lady Hawks (0-2) with a relentless attack that propelled them to a 5-1 triumph on Thursday, March 21...
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Kelly hurdler Ethan Graham signs with St. Louis T&F (3/22/24)What started as one small hurdle has turned into a giant leap into the Division I ranks. Kelly senior Ethan Graham signed his letter of intent to run track at St. Louis University on Friday, March 22, in Benton, Mo. “I always dreamed of going to a school like this,” Graham said. “All my life, I put in the work, and it’s super exciting.”...
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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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Opening baseball coaches poll released, five local squads ranked highly (3/20/24)Local baseball squads got a hot start to the 2024 season, and coaches statewide took notice as the Missouri High School Baseball Coaches Association, or MHSBCA, released its first state top-10 rankings on Tuesday. Three Southeast Missourian newspaper teams placed in those rankings, with all three being ranked among the top four squads in their respective classes...
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Peters' dominance fuels Kelly's rout of Sikeston (3/19/24)SIKESTON — Kelly used an explosive offensive performance and strong pitching to secure a 16-1 win over Sikeston at VFW Stadium on Monday, March 18. The Hawks (1-1) racked up 13 hits, led by Kaleb Yount's 4-for-4 game with a double and four RBIs. Dalton Forck contributed a two-run homer in the seventh inning, while Nicholas Christian added three hits and scored two runs...
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Jackson opens girls soccer season with overwhelming win (3/19/24)
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Kennett Indians Ground Kelly Hawks in Home Opener (3/18/24)There's nothing like baseball in Spring. The Kennett High School baseball Indians hosted the Kelly Hawks for the 2024 season home opener. The contest was a chess match between two fine programs. The Indians started the game with hard-throwing senior, Aston Williams on the mound. Williams made quick work of the Hawks' batters in the first inning, striking out two...
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Girls Soccer: Kelly at Jackson (3/18/24)The Jackson Indians defeated the Kelly Hawks 15-0 Monday, March 18 in Jackson, Mo.
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Kelly’s Peters tabbed Scott-Mississippi MVP following breakout junior campaign (3/15/24)After leading the Kelly Hawks to both Scott-Mississippi Conference championships and a fifth-place plaque over the holidays, it was only right Ross Peters took home one more honor. The outstanding junior guard, averaging nearly 18 points a night for coach Noel Trimmer’s 21-6 Kelly Hawks, claimed the Scott-Missippi Conference Player of the Year award last weekend...
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Strikeouts and Second Chances: Mallory Lemonds signs with Mineral Area College (3/8/24)BENTON, Mo. — A back brace was a stark reminder of what Mallory Lemonds had lost. Months earlier, she dominated on the mound. Then, a devastating injury threatened to derail her dreams. But beneath that physical constraint, beneath the months of rehab and uncertainty, her determination only hardened. That resolve was rewarded as the Kelly High School senior inked her future with Mineral Area College, securing her place back on the diamond...
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Mallory Lemonds signs with MAC (3/7/24)Photos from Mallory Lemonds signing ceremony at Kelly High School. Lemonds signed with Mineral Area College.
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Johnson scores 39 as Notre Dame knocks of Kelly in C3D2 semis (2/23/24)Jeremy Brinkmeyer went to Kelly after being an assistant coach at Notre Dame to coach the Hawks for two years before returning to run the Bulldogs this year. The fates of his current team and the seniors he once coached collied in the Class 3 District 2 semifinals on Thursday, Feb. 22, with the Bulldogs winning 69-59 and advancing to the C3D2 title game on Saturday, Feb. 24...
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Class 3 District 2 Boys Basketball Tournament Semifinals (2/23/24)Notre Dame defeated Kelly and Charleston beat Scott City in the semifinal round of the Class 3 District 2 Tournament on Thursday, Feb. 22, at Notre Dame High School.
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C3D2: The 'District of Death' lives up to the hype (2/21/24)The Class 3 District 2 boys basketball tournament lived up to the hype as the "District of Death." The first round saw Scott City (22-5) narrowly defeat Woodland (21-6) and Kelly (21-5) edge Saxony Lutheran (17-10) on Tuesday, Feb. 20, at Notre Dame Regional High School...
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Class 3 District 2 Boys Basketball Tournament First Round (2/21/24)Notre Dame, Kelly, and Scott City advanced in the Class 3 District 2 basketball tournament on Tuesday, Feb. 20, at Notre Dame Regional High School.
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Kelly opens district play with convincing win over Clearwater (2/20/24)BLOOMFIELD, Mo. — Kelly opened its MSHSAA Class 3, District 2 Tournament campaign with a dominant 79-49 victory over Clearwater on Monday, Feb. 19. Jada Griggs led the offensive surge with 22 points, while Kristin Grogan added 18 and Ava LeGrand chipped in 13 to highlight the team’s deep bench, and the Lady Hawks (15-12) seven 3-pointers showcased their sharp shooting throughout the contest...
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Kelly rallies for revenge win over Portageville (2/15/24)BENTON, Mo. — A week after the Portageville boys stunned Kelly, the Lady Hawks (14-11) exacted sweet revenge with a nail-biting 49-48 home victory on Tuesday, Feb. 13. “It was a great comeback win,” said Kelly coach Matthew Blissett. “Our defense led the way as we took new approaches.”...
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Kelly hits 20 wins with decisive victory over Kennett (2/14/24)The Kelly boys basketball team rolled into Kennett for a varsity-only contest and beat the Indians 66-33 to reach the 20-win threshold in the Hawks' penultimate game of the regular season Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. Kelly tacked on the team's second win in a row and now stands at 20-5 on the season, next traveling to Ste. ...
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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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Delta wins big, but Kelly shows fight (2/13/24)BENTON, Mo. — Class 1 juggernaut Delta cruised to a comfortable 68-34 win at Kelly on Monday, Feb. 12. “We didn’t shoot it well, but I thought our defense and rebounding was phenomenal tonight,” said Delta coach David Heeb. “That’s been the case for the past month, and one of these nights we’re going to do all of those things and shoot well. I think when that happens we could probably beat the Lakers.”...
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Girls' Basketball: Delta at Kelly (2/13/24)Photos from Delta's 68-34 win at Kelly on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024.
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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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Inside “District of Death,” challenging road to Class 3 District 2 boys title (2/12/24)One of the most anticipated parts of every preseason for local schools, players and fans is the release of MSHSAA’s class and district assignments. It gives you a great representation of what to expect in the postseason, giving out the teams, location and your paths to a district and state title...
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Grogan sparks Kelly to a decisive win at SCC (2/9/24)SIKESTON — Senior Night turned sour for Scott County Central as visiting Kelly rained down triples in the third quarter, led by sharpshooter Kristin Grogan, to claim a decisive 63-42 victory at the Ronnie Cookson Gymnasium. “We did a good job all-around,” said Kelly coach Matthew Blissett. ...
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Girls' Basketball: Kelly at Scott County Central (2/9/24)Photos from Kelly's 63-42 win at Scott County Central on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024.
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Hammontree shoots lights out in Sikeston 67-54 win over Kelly (2/8/24)IKESTON — Landri Hammontree put on a clinic, burying seven 3-pointers and scoring a game-high 34 points, as Sikeston won 67-54 over Kelly at the Field House on Tuesday, Feb. 6. It was the second straight victory for the Lady Bulldogs (8-12), marking a potential turnaround as they inch closer to a winning record...
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Smith and Bogan lead Portageville in stunner over Kelly (2/8/24)BENTON, Mo. — Portageville spoiled Kelly's Senior Night celebration with a surprising 73-50 victory on Tuesday, Feb. 6. The Bulldogs (15-7) overcame an early deficit to impose their physical style on the Hawks (18-5) and pull away for the decisive win...
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Girls' Basketball: Kelly at Sikeston (2/8/24)Photos from Sikeston's 67-54 win over Kelly at the Field House on Tuesday, Feb. 6, and Sikeston's 59-34 win over Ballard County at the Field House on Monday, Feb. 6, 2024.
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2024 Scott-Mississippi: Kelly stages epic second-half comeback over Scott City in championship game (2/5/24)ORAN, Mo. — “Don't worry, coach, we got this." It wasn’t just words of reassurance or mere optimism, but a statement of collective conviction by Michael Dollins as he exited the locker room facing a 12-point deficit during Kelly's eventual win over Scott City in the Scott-Mississippi Conference Tournament Championship at Oran High School on Friday, Feb. 2...
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2024 Scott-Mississippi Conference Tournament Championship: Kelly vs. Scott City (2/5/24)Photos from Kelly's 64-56 win over Scott City in the championship game of the Scott-Mississippi Conference Tournament at Oran High School on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024.
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2024 Scott-Mississippi: Forck’s double-double leads Kelly back to championship (1/31/24)ORAN, Mo. — Absent from the championship stage last season after three straight titles, Kelly booked its ticket back to the Scott-Mississippi Conference Finals with a 76-51 win over Scott County Central on Monday. The top-seed Hawks (16-4), ranked No. 10 in Class 3, sent a strong message, holding the fifth-seeded Braves (10-11) scoreless for long stretches and dominating the paint with Dalton Forck, who finished with a game-high in points (24) and rebounds (15)...
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2024 Scott-Mississippi: Dollins reaches 1,000-point milestone as Kelly wrecks Delta (1/30/24)ORAN, Mo. — Facing the wrath of Kelly for the second time in eight days, Delta experienced déjà vu it wouldn’t soon forget. It was another dominant performance for the top-seeded Hawks (15-4), who overpowered the eighth-seeded Bobcats (5-12) by a 95-62 margin in the opening round of the Scott-Mississippi Conference Tournament at Oran High School on Saturday, Jan. 27...
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Clutch plays push Kelly past Chaffee for Scott-Mississippi Conference bronze (1/26/24)BENTON, Mo. — Second-half adjustments weren't just scribbles on a whiteboard; they were the fuel that propelled Kelly to a win over Chaffee in the third-place game of the Scott-Mississippi Conference Tournament. The Lady Hawks’ (10-7) defensive clampdown, holding the Lady Devils (8-8) to a frigid 26 percent from the field in the second half, proved the difference-maker, as the offense stabilized to secure a 62-55 victory...
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St. Vincent upsets Kelly, enters Mayor's Cup on a high note (1/26/24)With one of the top-ranked teams in Class 3 invading their sanctuary, the St. Vincent Indians knew that in order to win, not only would their performance have to be great but the energy from the atmosphere had to be at a level not seen before this season...
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Boys Basketball: Kelly at St. Vincent (1/26/24)St. Vincent defeated Kelly at home on Wednesday, Jan. 25, in Perryville, Mo.
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Girls' Basketball: Chaffee at Kelly (1/25/24)Photos from Kelly's 62-55 win over Chaffee in the third-place game of the Scott-Mississippi Conference Tournament at Kelly High School on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024.
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Girls Basketball: Oak Ridge vs. Charleston (1/25/24)Oak Ridge varsity girls beat Charleston 44-9 in the Scott Miss Conference Tournament on Wednesday, Jan. 24, at Kelly High School in Benton, Mo.
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Ross Peters scores 32 to lead Hawks past Crusaders (1/24/24)The Kelly Hawks (14-3) emerged victorious on the road against the Saxony Crusaders (11-7) with a 70-52 rout on Tuesday, Jan. 23, in Jackson, Missouri. Kelly junior guard Ross Peters scored 30 of his game-high 32 points through the first three quarters. Daulton Forck added 16 points, 12 of which came in the second half. Michael Dollins scored half of his 12 points in the third quarter.
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Boys Basketball: Kelly at Saxony Lutheran (1/24/24)
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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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Kelly’s fast-break fury leads to 51-point rout of Delta (1/22/24)BENTON, Mo. — Chaos reigned as Kelly unleashed a suffocating press and relentless transition game, overwhelming Delta 98-47 on Friday, Jan. 19. Fueled by steals and defensive dominance, the Hawks (13-3) turned up the intensity and carved through the Bobcats’ (5-9) defense, converting takeaways in east fast-break layups over and over again...
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Boys' Basketball: Delta at Kelly (1/22/24)Photos from Kelly's 98-47 win over Delta on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024.
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Woodland shoots down Kelly in battle of C3 ranked squads (1/20/24)MARBLE HILL - Noel Trimmer knew full well how tough of a game his Kelly High School varsity boy’s basketball squad would have at Woodland on Thursday. “That senior group,” Trimmer said of the six senior Cardinal players, “when they played JV for me, they went 22-0. The junior group was 16-1 at one point.”
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Woodland boy's bkb vs Kelly (1/20/24)MARBLE HILL - Woodland topped Kelly 79-71 in varsity boy's basketball action on Thursday at Woodland High School in Marble Hill.
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Hot-handed Kelly melts Oak Ridge 69-55 (1/19/24)OAK RIDGE, Mo. — The recent snow days have everyone shivering, but Kelly thawed out in a hurry with a 69-55 win at Oak Ridge on Thursday, Jan. 18. Depth proved the difference, as the Lady Hawks (8-6) turned up the temperature using a balanced and multifaceted attack to roast the Bluejays (9-8) in the Scott-Mississippi Conference clash...
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Girls' Basketball: Kelly at Oak Ridge (1/18/24)Photos from Kelly's 69-55 win at Oak Ridge on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024.
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Towering over the compeition, Kelly’s Forck reaches new heights (1/16/24)BENTON, Mo. — Ditch the scouting reports, the radar gun readings and the whispered comparison. When Kelly High School’s Dalton Forck steps foot on the baseball diamond, there is one thing on full display, unapologetic potential. The 6-foot-7 lefty who throws in the mid to high 80s recently signed to play college baseball at Three Rivers College, signaling a vote of confidence from an esteemed program that recognized the upside in his lanky frame and fiery fastball...
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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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Kelly no match for high-octane Saxony Lutheran (1/5/24)BENTON, Mo. — Saxony Lutheran flexed its defensive muscle en route to a dominant 75-45 win at Kelly on Thursday, Jan. 4. The Lady Hawks (7-5) struggle to overcome the Crusaders (9-4), allowing Abigail Haley to explode for a game-high 25 points, while Rebecca Johnson added 23...
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Charleston beats Kelly for the second time in two weeks (1/5/24)BENTON, Mo. — Unleashing a full-court man-to-man defense, Charleston drowned Kelly in turnovers and secured a 62-52 win at KHS on Tuesday, Jan. 2. Solidifying their district dominance, the Blue Jays (8-4) forced 16 turnovers and edged the Hawks (10-2) for the second time in two weeks. However, with a possible playoff matchup looming down the road, this heated rivalry might just be getting started...
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Boys' Basketball: Charleston at Kelly (1/4/24)Photos from Charleston's 62-52 win at Kelly on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.
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Kennett girls storm past Kelly (1/3/24)Schools may still be out for the holidays, but the Kennett girls basketball team isn't on break from adding to the winning column after downing Kelly 69-37 on their home court Tuesday. Kennett (9-3) had previously finished in third place at the Lady Royals Christmas Classic and came ready to play this week. Indians Alyce Edwards and E'Marriha Johnson combined for an even 50 points in the win, and Christi Tejeda scored double digits as well...
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2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament: Top performers from each team (12/31/23)After four days (Dec. 26-30), 26 games, and 40 hours of listening to fans at the Show Me Center scream, "Get the rebound!" and "That's a foul!" the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament is now in the books. Cape Central has once again claimed the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament championship by defeating Jackson. ...
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2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament: Scott City vs. Kelly (12/30/23)
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COLUMN: The Festivus finals of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament (12/28/23)There's a theme connecting the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament championship game, as well as the third-place and fifth-place games. Revenge.
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2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament: Owens sends Charleston to semifinals with big offensive performance (12/28/23)The Charleston Blue Jays clinched their spot in the 2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament semifinals with a 67-52 win over the Kelly Hawks on Wednesday. Once again the Kelly attack was ignited early by Ross Peters who knocked down three threes in the opening frame as the Hawks raced out to a quick 10-3 lead in the first quarter...
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2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament: Oak Ridge vs. Kelly (12/28/23)
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2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament: Kelly vs. Charleston (12/27/23)Charleston survived a late scare from Kelly with a ballistic offensive effort in a December 27, 2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament quarterfinal game between the Charleston Blue Jays and the Kelly Hawks at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo.
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2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament: Kelly overcomes slow start to down Chaffee (12/26/23)It took a quarter for them to get going but the Kelly Hawks opened the 2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament with a 64-47 win over the Chaffee Red Devils. Early on it appeared the Red Devils were on the prowl for an upset as they raced out to an 11-7 lead that would turn into a 22-20 lead after the first quarter of play...
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2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament: Kelly vs Chaffee (12/26/23)The Kelly Hawks opened the 2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament with a 64-47 win over the Chaffee Red Devils.
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Previewing the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament (12/23/23)Twas the day after Christmas, and all through the Show Me Center, all the Cape creatures were stirring for a week-long basketball bender. The SEMO banners were hung by the rafters with care. Hey, look, a future Redhawk is there! Jay Reynolds brings his sharpshooting to his future home, as the Cape Central Tigers look to remain on their throne...
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Delta wins first Holiday Classic championship (12/22/23)The Delta Bobcats won their first FSCB Holiday Classic championship on Thursday, Dec. 21, at the Show Me Center. Yet there was no celebrating from the players. They shook hands, grabbed the trophy then went straight into the locker room. After four straight district championships and a state runner-up in 2022, winning was an act of business to the 9-0 Bobcats. They are used to dominating opponents, regardless of what class they are in...
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Cape Central gets by Kelly in holiday classic (12/21/23)A defensive battle swung in favor of the Cape Central Tigers as they downed the Kelly Hawks 50-34 on Wednesday in the First State Community Bank Holiday Classic. From the opening tip, it was clear both teams placed an emphasis on the defensive end of the ball as it was just 4-0 Tigers nearly six minutes into the first quarter...
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FSCB Holiday Classic: Kelly vs Cape Central (12/20/23)
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Cape Central, C3D2 rivals battle for fifth place positioning (12/19/23)After falling in the quarterfinals on Sunday, four teams will battle on Wednesday, Dec. 20, for a place in the fifth-place game of the First State Community Bank Holiday Classic at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Cape Central will take on Kelly at 7 p.m., followed by the 8:30 p.m. matchup between Woodland and Scott City. The winners will face off in the fifth-place game on Thursday, Dec. 21, at 5:30 p.m., while the losers will play for seventh place at 4 p.m...
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Rylee Robinson’s three sends Indians to semis (12/17/23)A right wing three from Rylee Robinson served as the game-winner as St Vincent downed Kelly 52-49 to advance to the semifinals on the FSCB Holiday Classic. “The idea was to drive and look for the bucket or kick it and (Robinson) was open,” Indians coach Ryan Prost said. “She’s good at knocking those shots down and she got a big win for us.”...
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First State Community Bank Holiday Classic Day 1 (12/16/23)The opening day of the First State Community Bank Holiday Classic featured four contests that began at 11 am on Saturday at Saxony Lutheran High School. Cape Central 51, Oak Ridge 44 The Cape Central Tigers opened the tournament with a 51-44 win over the Oak Ridge Blue Jays...
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First State Community Bank Holiday Classic Day 1 (12/16/23)
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Reece Eftink scores 22 as Hawks rout Rams in ‘statement’ win (12/13/23)After winning the Oran Invitational and starting the season 5-0, the Kelly Hawks felt certain that they would be a high seed in the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament. Motivated by the perceived slight of being seeded lower than Woodland and Notre Dame, the Hawks stated their case with a 72-60 win over the Scott City Rams on Tuesday in Benton, Mo...
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Boys Basketball: Scott City at Kelly (12/13/23)Kelly defeated Scott City 72-60 on Tuesday, Dec. 12, in Benton, Missouri.
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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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Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament seeds announced (12/11/23)A slew of basketball coaches convened inside the ballroom of a smoke-scented casino in downtown Cape Girardeau to decide the seeds for the 2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament on Sunday, Dec. 10. The coaches ranked the officials selected for the tournament, as well as voted for the tournament seeds...
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Kelly avenges loss against Woodland to claim Lady Devils Invitational championship (12/8/23)CHAFFEE, Mo. — For the first time since 2008, Kelly is the Lady Devils Invitational Champions. The Lady Hawks (3-1) avenged its lone blemish of the young season, winning a rematch against Woodland 47-38 on Thursday at Chaffee High School. ...
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Balanced Kelly offense too much for Caruthersville (12/6/23)BENTON, Mo. — It was a hard-fought battle between two talented teams, but in the end, Kelly topped Caruthersville on Tuesday, Dec. 5. The Hawks (4-0) spread the wealth on offense in a 75-60 win over the Tigers (1-2), showcasing the team’s depth and collective effort with a five-player double-digit scoring effort...
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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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Kelly rides explosive fourth quarter to win over Meadow Heights, berth in Lady Devils Invitational championship (12/5/23)CHAFFEE, Mo. — After three-quarters of back-and-forth action the top-seeded Kelly Hawks exploded for 27 fourth-quarter points to knock off fifth-seeded Meadow Heights on Monday at Chaffee High School to advance to the Lady Devils Invitational championship...
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Kelly overcomes late push to claim OIT title (12/4/23)ORAN, Mo. — Like a pair of unstoppable battering rams, Dalton Forck and Reece Eftink relentlessly pounded the paint during Kelly’s victory over Richland in the championship of the 68th Annual Oran Invitational Tournament on Friday, Dec. 1. While Forck and Eftink dominated the post in the 64-57 win over the Rebels (2-1), Michael Dollins’ emerged as the conductor of the offense, orchestrating the Hawks (3-0) attack and tallying a team-high 21 points...
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Championship night of the Oran Invitational Tournament (12/4/23)Photos from Kelly's 64-57 win over Richland in the championship game and Oran's 38-31 win over Chaffee in the 68th Annual Oran Invitational Tournament on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.
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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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Woodland capitalizes on Kelly's mistakes, secures 51-48 win (12/1/23)BENTON, Mo. — Like grains of sand slipping through their fingers, costly mistakes and self-inflicted errors eroded the Kelly girls’ basketball team’s hopes for victory, eventually leading to a 51-48 defeat at the hands of Woodland on Thursday, Nov. 30...
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Discipline and defense help Kelly conquer Oran in OIT semifinal (12/1/23)ORAN, Mo. — Kelly displayed a resolute defensive performance, effectively shackling the high-powered offense of Oran during a victory in the semifinals of the 68th Annual Oran Invitational. The Hawks’ (2-0) defensive dominance was undoubtedly the driving force behind their triumph, but their ability to exercise discipline and control on offense served as an equally potent weapon against the Eagles (1-1) in the 57-44 win on Thursday, Nov. 30...
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Lady Hawks steadily nearing the verge of championship run (11/30/23)After several seasons hovering around the middle of the pack, the Kelly girls’ basketball team is primed to achieve greatness this season. Led by the dynamic duo of all-conference seniors Jada Griggs and Kristen Grogan, the Lady Hawks possess an experienced core and a deep bench that could catapult them to conference and district championships...
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Hawks ready to soar back into contention (11/30/23)The Kelly boys’ basketball team is embarking on a season of renewal and rediscovery under the leadership of coach Noel Trimmer. With a focus on developing individual talents and fostering a cohesive team dynamic, the Hawks are determined to reclaim their past glory and establish themselves as a competitive force in the league...
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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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Kelly wins; SCC loses in opening round of Oran Tournament (11/28/23)ORAN, Mo. — Despite a slow start that tested its mettle, Kelly defeated Westwood Baptist in the opening round of the 68th Annual Oran Invitational on Monday, Nov. 27. The top-seeded Hawks’ (1-0) balanced offensive attack proved to be the key to unlocking the 58-42 victory, as four players reached double figures scoring to propel them past the eighth-seeded Eagles (0-2)...
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Kelly’s Blaire Riley earned all-state honors (11/17/23)After leading the Kelly to a successful 20-12 season, Blaire Riley’s impressive performance has been recognized with a first-team selection to the MSHSAA Class 2 All-State Softball team. Riley’s offensive prowess was unmatched, topping the team in batting average (.417), hits (48), doubles (12), triples (1), home runs (6), RBIs (35), and runs (42)...
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Basketball: Neelyville Boys Jamboree (11/13/23)The Neelyville Tigers returned to the hardwood on Monday to host their annual basketball Jamboree.
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Kelly community rallies to support Cassie Gosche (11/1/23)BENTON, Mo. — Cassie Gosche’s story is a powerful reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of community support. Gosche, a sophomore softball player at Kelly High School, lost four fingers on her right hand in a car accident on July 27. The accident occurred on Highway 77 in Benton, Missouri, when a van going in the opposite direction swerved into their lane and hit their truck. ...
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Kelly’s White and Oesch qualify for state meet (11/1/23)The Kelly and Charleston cross country teams competed in the MSHSAA Class 2, District 1 Meet at Notre Dame High School on Saturday, October 28. The Kelly boys team finished 12th overall. Truman White led the Hawks with a 23rd-place finish in 18 minutes and 18.55 seconds...