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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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Chaffee BB goes from ‘rock bottom’ to Cloud 9 (4/23/24)From one game to the next, the Chaffee Red Devils went from the worst of times to the best of times. Chaffee (16-3) concluded last week being on the losing end of Sikeston’s first win of the season on April 19, and suffering injuries to key players that could lead to the derailment of a promising season...
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Baseball: Chaffee at Oran (4/22/24)Chaffee defeated Oran 9-5 on Monday, April 22, in Oran, Mo.
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Oran makes Notre Dame pay for mistakes in 8-3 win (4/19/24)The ability to pounce on mistakes made the difference on Friday as the Oran Eagles downed the Notre Dame Bulldogs 8-3. “It was like a battle the entire game,” Oran coach Joe Bickings said. “We just grinded out at-bats and we grinded out in the field. I always tell them that pitching, defense and timely hitting wins games.”...
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Baseball: Oran at Notre Dame (4/19/24)
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Rylan Mills’ walk-off grand slam seals Senior Night win for Oran (4/18/24)ORAN, Mo. — Oran’s Senior Night fireworks came late, but they were worth the wait as Rylan Mills crushed a walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the fifth inning, blasting the Eagles (8-4) to a 10-0 run-rule win over the Advance Hornets (2-11) on Wednesday, April 17...
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Oran turns Senior Night in slugfest, routs Charleston (4/18/24)ORAN, Mo. — The hits, the runs, the cheers – it all came together for Oran on Wednesday, April 17. It was a night of celebration and a hint of bittersweetness as the Lady Eagles (7-2) celebrated Senior Night with a 16-1 win over the Charleston Blue Jays (1-9) at Oran High School...
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Baseball: Advance at Oran (4/18/24)Photos from Oran's 10-0 win over Advance on Senior Night at Oran High School on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
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Softball: Charleston at Oran (4/18/24)Photos from Oran's 16-1 win over Charleston on Senior Night on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
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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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'Tough road' continues for Dexter SB in 7-2 L to Oran (4/2/24)The growing pains will probably outnumber the strong plays made this spring by a very inexperienced Dexter High School softball squad. However, the positives are what first-year Bearcat coach Christina Jenkins is going to try and focus on. “I try to keep it positive,” Jenkins said recently. “A lot of these girls haven’t played since they were 12. So, we are starting at the bottom and teaching the fundamentals.”
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Indians slay Eagles at home (4/2/24)KENNETT, Mo. - Monday's Kennett (5-6) v. Oran (4-3) varsity baseball game at Indian Park featured a pitching exhibition and a timely Indians hit that was enough to send the Eagles to the showers early. Kennett head coach Aaron New's Indians went up by three runs in the bottom of the fourth when an Indian lefty's large bat slammed an Eagles pitch, drove in two runners and posted what would be the final score, 4-1, over Oran head coach Joe Bickings' Eagles...
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Oran at Delta Baseball and Softball (3/30/24)Oran defeated Delta 22-0 in baseball and 20-1 in softball on Thursday, March 28, in Delta, Mo.
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Oran crushes Delta with run-rule win, Sikeston falls to 0-6 (3/29/24)Oran (4-2) soared to a 22-0 victory at Delta (1-6) on Thursday, March 28, ending the game early in five innings after inflicting the mercy rule. Parker Bryant's stellar pitching was a highlight, as he threw four hitless innings with 10 strikeouts to earn the win...
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Oran no-hits Leopold in five innings (3/27/24)The Oran Eagles used two pitches to hold the Leopold Wildcats hitless through all five innings in a 10-0 victory on Tuesday, March 26, at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau. Carson Kern started the game for his first outing of the season and kept the Wildcats bats on ice with seven strikeouts in three innings. He missed the fall season after dealing with some arm issues and is slowly being brought up to a normal amount of innings as the season goes on...
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Baseball: Leopold vs. Oran at Capaha Field (3/26/24)Oran defeated Leopold 10-0 at Capaha Field on Tuesday, March 26.
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Portageville answers the bell, ropes Oran in big win (3/22/24)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Putting its recent losses in the rearview mirror, Portageville delivered a 7-1 statement win over Oran at Meatte Park. Coming off back-to-back losses for the first time since 2019, the Class 2 No. 4 Bulldogs (4-3) were ready for a heavyweight bout against the Class 1 No. 2 Eagles (1-1) on Thursday, March 21...
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Oran opens season with shutout of Bloomfield (3/21/24)ORAN, Mo. — Not taking any prisoners in its season-opener, Oran pummeled Bloomfield into submission 15-0 on Tuesday, March 19 at Oran High School. Eagles' (1-0) bats were booming, and Gabe Dirnberger brought the heat on the mound, spinning a 3.1-inning no-hit shutout despite some early baserunners...
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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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Veteran Oran hoop coach calls it a career after storied run (2/23/24)BLOOMFIELD – Midway through its MSHSAA Class 2 District 3 semifinal boy’s basketball game on Thursday against top seed Puxico, Oran had pulled to within 43-40 and were scaring the bejesus out of any fan wearing orange and black. “Oran is always going to be prepared,” Indian coach Bryant Fernetti said after his team pulled away for a 74-62 win. “They are probably going to change things up, give you different looks, and they are going to play really, really hard.” That last statement couldn’t describe a team coached by veteran Eagle coach Joe Shoemaker more so.
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C2D3 BKB: Top-seed Puxico pulls away for W over stubborn Oran (2/23/24)BLOOMFIELD – The Puxico High School varsity boy’s basketball squad has been here before. Literally.
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C2D3 BKB: Puxico vs. Oran (2/22/24)BLOOMFIELD - Puxico got past Oran in the semifinal round of the MSHSAA Class 2 District 3 Boy's Basketball Tournament at Bloomfield High School on Thursday.
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C2D3 BKB: Oran gets past Chaffee - again (2/21/24)BLOOMFIELD – There is an adage in sports that it is difficult to beat a comparable team twice in the same season, and in the case of Oran High School varsity boy’s basketball, it has had to deal with its counterpart at Chaffee High School three times annually in two of the past three seasons, and four times this year.
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C2D3 BKB: Chaffee vs Oran (2/20/24)BLOOMFIELD - Chaffee and Oran battled in the opening game of the MSHSAA Class 2 District 3 Boy's Basketball Tournament at Bloomfield High School on Tuesday.
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Oran rolls past Advance (2/15/24)Oran cruised to a 50-32 victory over Advance on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Elijah Shoemaker led the way with 17 points, followed by Nolan Loper with 12. The Eagles (10-14) took a commanding 15-4 first-quarter lead and maintained control throughout the game. Jameson Hamlin (11 points) and Braylen Carlton (10 points) paced the Hornets (3-19)...
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Charleston wins at Portageville, Oran downs Scott County Central (2/13/24)Charleston displayed a powerful combination of speed, athleticism and toughness, winning 65-42 at Portageville on Friday, Feb. 9. “At this point in the season, we’re just looking for our guys to play 32 minutes of good basketball,” said Charleston coach Jamarcus Williams. “That’s what it going to take and that’s what we got. We’re also starting to get some other guys to score more consistently. That’s always a good thing.”...
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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: Oran takes down Chaffee in consolation bracket (2/1/24)ORAN, Mo. — Overcoming a significant size disadvantage and the absence of its head coach, Oran defeated Chaffee 47-40 in the consolation bracket of the Scott-Mississippi Conference Tournament on Wednesday, Jan. 31. Assistant coach Joe Bickings filled the gap admirably, guiding the seventh-seeded Eagles (7-11) to the win over the sixth-seeded Red Devils (6-12)...
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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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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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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 County Central returns to consolation finals for first time since 2018 (12/28/23)Advance By defeating Oran 59-54 in overtime on Thursday, Dec. 28 at the Show Me Center, Scott County Central has reached the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament consolation finals for the first time since 2018. In a game where four Braves scored in double digits, Asher Britt led the way with 15 points. As a senior, Britt has been around for all the growing pains and is now starting to see the fruits of his team’s labor...
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2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament: Oran vs. Scott County Central (12/28/23)Scott County Central defeats Oran 55-51 to advance to the 9th place game of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament on Thursday, Dec. 28, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo.
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2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament: Oran advances to consolation semifinal with win over Delta (12/27/23)A third-quarter surge proved to be the difference as the Oran Eagles eliminated the Delta Bobcats by a score of 59-44 on Wednesday. Both the Bobcats and Eagles came out aggressive as the two clubs traded buckets but it was Delta taking a 17-12 lead after the first quarter behind six early points from Isaiah Berry...
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Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament: Gloth, Lowery team up to lead Scott City over Oran (12/27/23)For a team filled with upperclassmen, it was the underclassmen who led the way for Scott City. Sophomore Jackson Gloth and freshman Kaden Lowery combined to score 26 points and led the Rams to a 64-50 win over Oran in the first round of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament on Tuesday, Dec. 27, at the Show Me Center...
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2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament: Oran vs. Delta (12/27/23)A third-quarter surge proved to be the difference as the Oran Eagles eliminated the Delta Bobcats by a score of 59-44 on Wednesday.
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2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament: Scott City vs. Oran (12/27/23)Sophomore Jackson Gloth and freshman Kaden Lowery combined to score 26 points and led the Rams to a 64-50 win over Oran in the first round of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament on Tuesday, Dec. 26, at the Show Me Center.
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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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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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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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Watson, Panagos lead Rams past Eagles (12/9/23)Scott City improved to 3-0 on the season with a tightly contested 61-57 win over Oran on Friday, Dec. 3 in Scott City, Mo. Mark Panagos led the Rams with 13 points including making 7-of-12 shots from the charity stripe. All seven of his made free throws came in the second half and in the fourth quarter, the Rams made 11-of-14 between Panagos, and freshmen Braedon Walton (2-of-2) and Kaden Lowery (3-of-4)...
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SCC blazes past Zalma, Hot-shooting Risco downs Oran (12/6/23)SIKESTON — Scott County Central served up a masterclass in puzzle-solving, systematically dismantling Zalma, piece by piece, exposing every weakness and exploiting every opportunity. The Braves (2-2) left no doubt, exploding to a 38-1 lead after the first quarter en route to a dominant 75-25 victory over the Bulldogs (1-5) on Tuesday, Dec. 5...
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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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Senciboy leads Oran to third-place finish at OIT (12/4/23)ORAN, Mo. — Demonstrating its ability to adapt and overcome, Oran earned a hard-fought 38-31 win over Chaffee in the third-place game at the 68th Annual Oran Invitational Tournament on Friday, Dec. 1. The Eagles' (2-1) ability to grind out a low-scoring win against the Red Devils (1-2) showcased the team’s versatility, adding another dimension to its already impressive arsenal...
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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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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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Elijah Shoemaker’s career night leads Oran over Bell City in OIT (11/30/23)ORAN, Mo. — In a shooting exhibition that would make even the most hardened defenders weep, Oran bombarded Bell City with an unstoppable onslaught of long-range daggers, burying the fifth-seeded Cubs (0-1) under a mountain of points en route to securing a 73-30 victory in the opening round of the 68th Annual Oran Invitational Tournament on Tuesday, Nov. 28...
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Eagles seek to translate seasoned leadership into continued victories (11/30/23)Under the steady guidance of 15th-year head coach Joe Shoemaker, Oran is ready to continue their legacy of excellence on the basketball court. Coming off a respectable 16-11 campaign last season and extending their streak of consecutive winning seasons to 14, the Eagles are determined to reach even greater heights this year...
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Oran Invitational Tournament (11/30/23)Photos from Oran vs. Bell City and Scott County Central vs. Advance in the 68th Annual Oran Invitational Tournament on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023.
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Southeast Missouri basketball stars chase dreams on the collegiate level (11/14/23)The local area has long been a hotbed of basketball talent, producing generations of exceptional athletes who have left their mark on the game at every level. From Division I stars to small-college standouts, these local heroes have brought pride to their communities and inspired countless young players to pursue their dreams on the hardwood...
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Breast cancer awareness takes center stage in Sikeston’s win over Oran (10/5/23)ORAN, Mo. — Sikeston emerged victorious against Oran in a thrilling volleyball showdown, but the scoreline wasn’t the only thing that left a lasting impact. The Lady Bulldogs (6-15-2) won with set scores of 25-21, 25-19 and 26-24, but the footprint of the match reached far beyond the final whistle, as the Lady Eagles (8-16-1) heartfelt gesture of wearing pink jerseys underscored their dedication to raising awareness to breast cancer...
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Volleyball: Sikeston at Oran (JV) (10/5/23)Photos from Sikeston at Oran junior varsity volleyball on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.
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Sikeston, Charleston, NMCC and Oran compete at SEMO Conference Tournament (9/30/23)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — In a highly competitive showdown at the SEMO Conference Tournament, local teams Sikeston, New Madrid County Central, Charleston and Oran fought hard, but couldn’t secure the top spot. In its opening match, Sikeston demonstrated its strength by defeating Kennett (5-8-4) in a decisive 2-0 victory. However, the Lady Bulldogs (5-15-2) momentum faltered as the team suffered back-to-back losses to Notre Dame (12-3-2) and Scott City (9-7-2)...
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Volleyball: SEMO Conference Tournament (9/28/23)
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The winning recipe: Oran’s 'Burger Combo' devours competition and cooks up perfect season (9/27/23)ORAN, Mo. — The Oran baseball team had been dishing out a delectable and unbeatable ‘Burger Combo’ to its opponents this fall season, leaving them famished for victory and hungry for answers. Kole Burger and Gabe Dirnberger, the culinary architects of this tantalizing duo, are not swinging bats, they’re smashing ‘whoppers’ like seasoned grill masters...
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Portageville bests Oran in battle of shorthanded teams (9/22/23)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Overcoming adversity and illness within the team, the Portageville volleyball squad delivered a commanding straight-sets win over Oran on Thursday, September 21. The Lady Bulldogs (18-2-2), winning of five consecutive matches, defeated the Lady Eagles (3-11-1) with set scores of 25-14, 25-8 and 25-17...
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Oran gets payback, overwhelms Cooter in commanding 11-1 victory (9/21/23)ORAN, Mo. — Oran’s vengeance was written in the scoreline as the team trampled the Cooter Wildcats 11-1 at OHS on Tuesday, September 20. Powered by a relentless offensive attack, clutch pitching and the memories of last year’s heartbreak, the Eagles (11-0) left no doubt that they were on a mission of redemption...
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Baseball: Cooter at Oran (9/21/23)Photo gallery from Oran's 11-1 win over Cooter at OHS on Wednesday, 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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Bryant’s bird’s-eye brilliance lifts Oran to 11-0 win over Bernie (9/13/23)ORAN, Mo. — As the Oran baseball team continues its remarkable start to the season, it’s hard to decide what’s more impressive: the team’s flawless 7-0 record or its jaw-dropping 73-5 scoring differential. The Eagles left no doubt about their dominance, thrashing Bernie (8-3) with a commanding 11-0 victory on Monday, September 11...
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Baseball: Bernie at Oran (9/12/23)Photos from Oran's 11-0 win over Bernie at OHS on Monday, September 11, 2023.
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Oran stays unbeaten with blowout of Woodland (9/8/23)MARBLE HILL, Mo. — The Oran baseball team continued its dominant streak, maintaining an unblemished record of 5-0 with a resounding 14-0 victory at Woodland (2-1) on Thursday, September 7. “It was a good team win,” said Oran coach Joe Bickings. “We were able to break through in the third inning after seeing their lefty on the mound that was deceiving to our hitters a few times. Parker Bryant and Rolen Heuring were pumping strikes on the mound and our defense made the plays when we needed to.”...
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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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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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Oran soars to a perfect 4-0 start to the fall season (9/2/23)Returning to the diamond, the Oran baseball team has seamlessly picked up where they left off, kicking off the fall season with a 4-0 start. The Eagles have a long-standing reputation as a Class 1 powerhouse, it’s evident the team is poised to maintain their dominance on the field...
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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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Oran’s Kolton Payne dominates on the mound, leads Tropics to big win over Australia (8/15/23)For fans of the Southeast Tropics, much of Tuesday morning was spent anxiously waiting. After dropping Monday’s pool play opener to the Alabama Rawdogs, the Tropics needed to respond in Tuesday’s matchup with the Aussie Drop Bears. And respond they did, Kolton Payne cruised on the mound as the Tropics knocked off the Drop Bears 12-0 in five innings...
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Oran committed to growth and unleashing potential (8/9/23)ORAN, Mo. — The Oran volleyball team embraces the understanding that greatness is not achieved overnight. Despite facing challenges, they are committed to the journey of improvement, working together to fine-tune their skills, increase their confidence and continue building a foundation for future success...
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New faces, familiar fire for Oran baseball (8/4/23)ORAN, Mo. — Change is inevitable in the ever-evolving landscape of high school baseball, and Oran is no exemption. With the departure of three all-state players who left an undeniable mark on the program, the stage is set for a new generation of athletes to step into the spotlight. As the fall season unfolds, this spirited group aims to prove that while their lineup may have shifted, their burning thirst for victory remains unquenchable...
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Squirrels possess talent galore behind the plate this summer (6/20/23)At the high school level, it can sometimes be a difficult task to find a quality catcher, let alone be blessed with multiple players who can excel at the spot. The latter is the situation that veteran Charleston Fighting Squirrel coach Michael Minner finds himself in this summer season.
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Evans 'competes' in narrow Squirrel W over Tropics (6/14/23)POPLAR BLUFF – The last time that the Charleston Fighting Squirrels battled their summer league rival, the Southeast Tropics, the Squirrels gave up 14 runs on nine hits, while committing six errors.
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Southeast Missouri well-repped on All-State baseball squads (6/14/23)Southeast Missouri didn’t lack representation at this spring’s MSHSAA Baseball State Finals in Springfield, as four of the six classes (Cooter in Class 1, Chaffee in Class 2, Portageville in Class 3, and Jackson in Class 6) had Semoball-area teams competing in the Final Four.
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Payne and Forck shine on the diamond, Named Co-Scott Mississippi Conference POY (6/12/23)In a league known for its menacing competition and outstanding talent, two athletes have risen above the rest to claim the title of Scott-Mississippi Conference Co-Players of the Year. Oran senior Kolten Payne and Kelly junior Dalton Forck, both aces for their respective squads, etched their names in the history of the conference and bolstered their place among the all-time greats...
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Nazarenus nails it: Cooter advances to state quarterfinals with walk-off win over Oran (5/23/23)COOTER, Mo. — In the tight-knit community of Cooter, Missouri, they’ll be talking about this one for a long time. In a MSHSAA Class 1 Sectional against Oran, Hayden Nazarenus delivered a moment of magic for the No. 1 ranked Wildcats (23-6). With the game tied in extra innings, the senior power hitter stepped to the plate and launch a walk-off home run that sealed a 2-1 victory over the No. 3 ranked Eagles (17-5) at Cooter High School on Monday, May 22...
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C1 Baseball: Oran at Cooter (5/22/23)Photos from Cooter's 2-1 win over Oran in a MSHSAA Class 1 Sectional at Cooter High School on Monday, May 22, 2023.
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East Prairie’s Tori Stinnett highlights All-Scott-Mississippi Conference Team (5/19/23)The Scott-Mississippi All-Conference softball team has been released, with East Prairie senior shortstop Tori Stinnett and Scott County coach Tim Carlisle topping the list as the conference player and coach of the year. Stinnett led the Lady Eagles to a 16-8 overall record and conference title and finished the season with a remarkable .645 batting average with 49 total hits including 17 doubles, three triples and eight home runs. ...
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Oran Eagles keep flying high with ninth district title in the past 12 seasons (5/18/23)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The Oran baseball dynasty showed no signs of slowing down, as the team soared to its fifth straight district championship with a 4-0 win over Bell City in the MSHSAA Class 1, District 2 title game at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on Tuesday, May 16...
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The ultimate test of brotherly love: C1D2 title game pits Simpher siblings against each other (5/18/23)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — For most families, a game of catch in the backyard is where the sibling rivalry begins and ends. But for two brothers — Oran assistant coach Jon Simpher and Bell City head coach Justin Simpher — the stakes were much higher in the MSHSAA Class 1, District 2 Championship on Tuesday, May 16...
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C1D2 Baseball: Oran versus Bell City (5/17/23)Photos from Oran's 4-0 win over Bell City in the MSHSAA Class, District 2 Championship at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.
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Rivals Bell City, Oran meets in the C1D2 title game (5/16/23)Bell City and Oran will meet in the Class 1 District 2 championship game on Tuesday, May 16, at 4 p.m. The semifinal games were moved from Oran High School to Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau due to rain. Bell City (7-13) advanced by defeating Leopold 9-1 in the semifinal round. Freshman Kale Richardson threw 6.2 innings and struck out 14 batters...
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SCC sends two athletes, Oran sends one to state meet (5/16/23)NEW HAVEN, Mo. — Scott County Central and Oran competed in the MSHSAA Class 1, Sectional 1 Track and Field Meet at New Haven High School on Saturday, May 13. The top four finishers from each event advance to the MSHSAA Track and Field Championships beginning May 19 at Adkins Stadium in Jefferson City, Missouri...
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C1D2 Baseball: Oran's 13-3 win over Delta (5/16/23)Photos from Oran's 13-3 win over Delta in the MSHSAA Class 1, District 2 Tournament on Monday, May 15, 2023.
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MHSBCA Final Regular Season Poll (5/12/23)Released May 12 from the Missouri High School Basketball Coaches Association. Class 6 Others receiving votes: Marquette 17-9, Blue Springs 21-14. Class 5 Others receiving votes: Hillsboro 19-4, Webster Groves 13-15. Class 4 Others receiving votes: Blair Oaks 18-18, Macon 20-6, St. Puis X (Kansas City) 13-6, Father Tolton 13-8...
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Oran closes out the regular season with 9-2 win at Woodland (5/10/23)MARBLE HILL, Mo. — Oran showed off a well-rounded attack and put together a complete performance in a season finale victory at Woodland on Tuesday, May 9. The 9-2 win set the stage for a strong playoff run for the Class 1, No. 2 ranked Eagles (15-4)...
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Charleston, SCC and Oran compete at district track meets (5/9/23)SCOTT CITY, Mo. — The Charleston boys’ track finished second at the MSHSAA Class 2, District 1 Track and Field Meet at Scott City High School on Saturday, May 6. The Bluejays finished just five points behind Woodland for first place and had nine male athletes advance for the Class 2, Sectional 1 Meet at New Haven High School on Saturday, May 13...
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C1D2 Softball: Advance's 1-0 win over Oran (5/9/23)Photos from Advance's 1-0 win over Oran in the MSHSAA Class 1, District 2 Semifinals on Monday, May 8, 2023, at Westfield Park in Advance, Missouri.
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Payne-Train keeps Oran rolling to second straight Scott-Mississippi title (5/8/23)BENTON, Mo. — The Oran baseball team chugged along to its second consecutive Scott-Mississippi Conference Championship behind an overpowering performance from Kolten Payne. Payne’s cool-headedness and precision pitching led the Eagles (13-4) to a 2-0 victory over the Kelly Hawks (18-7) on Friday, May 5 at Kelly High School...
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Oran holds off Sikeston’s upset bid, wins 6-5 in a nail-biting finish (5/5/23)ORAN, Mo. — In a battle of a Class 1 powerhouse versus a Class 5 underdog, Oran emerged victorious 6-5 over Sikeston in a thrilling game on Thursday, May 4 at Oran High School. The Bulldogs (5-15) hoped to turn their season around before the postseason, but the Class 1, No. 2 ranked Eagles (12-4) weren’t about to let the turnaround start at their expense...
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Scoring frenzy seals Oran’s victory over Leopold in district opener (5/5/23)ORAN, Mo. — The Oran softball team got off to a strong start to the MSHSAA Class 1, District 1 Tournament with a 12-2 victory over Leopold on Thursday, May 4 at Oran High School. The Lady Eagles (18-7) dominant win over the Wildcats (2-10) was highlighted by a nine-run sixth inning that inflicted the rule run...
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Kelly’s pitching parade puts Twin Rivers in a daze (5/5/23)BENTON, Mo. — The Kelly baseball team took another step towards greatness with a 5-2 win over Twin Rivers on Thursday, May 4 at Kelly High School. The Hawks’ (16-7) impressive pitching staff recorded their 240th strikeouts of the season during the victory, which is the 20th most all-time in all classifications of Missouri high school baseball...
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Oran slugs way to 10-0 win over Charleston (5/4/23)ORAN, Mo. — Oran baseball left nothing to chance, delivering a near-flawless performance that resulted in a 10-0 win over Charleston at Oran High School on Wednesday, May 3. Led by their star pitcher Kolten Payne, the Class 1, No. 2 ranked Eagles (11-4) controlled the game from the start until it was called due to the run rule in the bottom of the fifth inning...
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Area athletes shine at SEMO Conference Track Meet (5/2/23)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The track was scorching and the competition was fierce as area high school athletes gathered to compete at the 2023 SEMO Conference Meet at Notre Dame Regional High School on Saturday, April 29. The boys and girls from Jackson won the North Division with team scores of 120 and 104, respectively...
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Surprise standouts help Oran to dominate in a 17-7 win over Woodland (5/2/23)WOODLAND, Mo. — The Class 1, fourth-ranked Oran softball team continued its winning ways with a victory at Woodland on Monday, May 1. The Lady Eagles (17-6) showcased the team’s depth and talent in the 17-7 win over the Cardinals (7-6), as unexpected heroes stepped up to deliver key performances...
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Oran standouts Kolten Payne and Luke Peterson ink baseball scholarships (5/2/23)ORAN, Mo. — Oran senior baseball standouts Kolten Payne and Luke Peterson will officially take their talents to the next level. Payne and Peterson fulfilled their childhood dreams recently, signing national letters of intent to play college baseball with St. Charles Community College and Mineral Area College, respectively...
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Track & Field: SEMO Conference Championships (5/1/23)Athletes from all over Southeast Missouri competed in the SEMO Conference Championships on Saturday, April 29, at Notre Dame Regional High School in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
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Spane’s heroics propel Oran to 8-1 win over SCC (4/27/23)SIKESTON — Molly Spane was a force to be reckoned with on the mound and at the plate during Oran’s 8-1 win at Scott County Central on Wednesday, April 26. It’s no wonder Spane is considered one of the top players in the state. She showcased her incredible skills by striking out 18 batters and not allowing any earned runs or hits. She also went 2-for-3 at the plate with a home run, two RBIs and scored a run...
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Track & Field: Saxony Lutheran Open (4/26/23)