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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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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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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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Glueck powers SCC with arm and bat (3/19/24)Scott County Central freshman Lainey Glueck is off to a dominant start this softball season. After an opening loss, the Bravettes (3-1) have won three straight, powered by Glueck's pitching and hitting prowess. “[Glueck] has stepped up huge for us,” said SCC coach Tim Carlisle...
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Otto Porter Jr., NBA Champion, announces retirement (3/12/24)SIKESTON — Otto Porter Jr., the former Scott County Central standout who became an NBA champion, announced his retirement. “For the past 11 years, I had the chance to live my lifelong dream of playing in the NBA. That dream was capped by winning an NBA Championship! Unfortunately, my body is not allowing me to play at the level that I expect of myself, and I have therefore decided to retire," stated Porter...
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Otto Porter (3/12/24)Otto Porter Gallery.
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C1D2 BKB: SCC rallies for 73-65 win over Delta (2/22/24)ESSEX, Mo. — Despite missing key players, Scott County Central refused to go down without a fight, pulling off a thrilling 72-65 victory over Delta in the opening round of the MSHSAA Class 1, District 2 Tournament on Tuesday, Feb. 20. "We knew we were walking into this one with a short bench,” said SCC coach Tim Carlisle. ...
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Adams’ 30 points leads SCC in district opener blowout (2/20/24)SIKESTON — Scott County Central made a statement in the opening round of the MSHSAA Class 1, District 1 Tournament, rolling over Crossroads College Prep 74-8 on Monday, Feb. 19. The Bravettes (11-14) controlled the game from start to finish, showcasing crisp passing, aggressive defense and a blistering offensive attack against the Current (2-14)...
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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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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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SCC cruises past Advance on Senior Night (2/8/24)SIKESTON — A jubilant atmosphere filled the Scott County Central gymnasium on Tuesday as the Braves (12-13) celebrated their graduating seniors with a commanding 62-49 victory over the Advance Hornets (2-18)...
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Boys' Basketball: Advance at Scott County Central (2/8/24)Photos from Scott County Central's 62-49 Senior Night win over Advance on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024.
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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: 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: Banks-Warren heats up in 4th, leads SCC to upset Oak Ridge (1/30/24)ORAN, Mo. — Scott County Central exacted revenge on Oak Ridge, edging out a 63-62 nail-bitter in the opening round of the Scott-Mississippi Conference Tournament at Oran High School on Saturday, Jan. 27. The fifth-seeded Braves’ (10-10) victory not only marked their first conquest over a winning team this season but also served as sweet redemption for a 15-point defeat to the fourth-seeded Bluejays (9-8) earlier in the year, proving they've closed the gap and are emerging as contenders...
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Risco wins on homecoming over Scott County Central (1/29/24)RISCO – The Risco Tigers topped off a rainy homecoming week Friday by defeating the Scott County Central (SCC) Braves decisively. The varsity Tigers stretched its record to 13-3 by beating the 9-10 Braves, 70-48. Tigers head coach Brandon Blankenship, now in his 22nd season at Risco, heaped praise on the Braves, emphasizing that, "historically, Scott County Central is a great program," and that he anticipated a burner of a contest...
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Oak Ridge steals consolation title from SCC (1/26/24)BENTON, Mo. — One point separated victory from defeat, glory and grief. Oak Ridge clawed back from a halftime deficit to snatch the consolation crown and secure its 11th win — a program best — with a 55-54 victory over Scott County Central in the Scott-Mississippi Conference Tournament at Kelly High School on Thursday, Jan. 25...
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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 vs. Oak Ridge (1/25/24)Photos from Oak Ridge's 55-54 win over Scott County Central in the consolation championship of the Scott-Mississippi Conference Tournament at Kelly High School on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024.
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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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Kobe Watson scores 15 in return as Scott City wins at homecoming (1/24/24)Scott City junior Kobe Watson waited a long time to return to the basketball court. And he picked the perfect time to make that return, as he scored 15 points to lead the Rams celebrated homecoming with an 83-61 win over Scott County Central on Tuesday, Jan. 23, in Scott City, Mo...
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Scott City boys basketball celebrates homecoming against SCC (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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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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Sikeston pulls away from Scott County Central (1/11/24)SIKESTON — Sparks blew and buckets rained down as Sikeston outlasted Scott County Central in a tightly contested 80-69 battle at SCC High School on Tuesday, Jan. 9. Both offenses hummed, showcasing impressive firepower before the Lady Bulldogs (6-8) finally pulled away from the Bravettes (5-6) in the closing stretch. ...
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Girls' Basketball: Sikeston at Scott County Central (1/9/24)Photos from Sikeston's 80-69 win at Scott County Central on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.
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Portageville erased big deficit, steals thriller from Scott County Central (1/5/24)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Trailing 18 points in the third quarter, Portageville staged a stunning comeback to defeat Scott County Central. Despite facing a seemingly insurmountable disadvantage, the Bulldogs (7-4) remained composed, exhibiting disciplined defense and capitalizing on offensive opportunities to engineer a 64-60 comeback win over the Braves (7-5) on Thursday, Jan. 4...
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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: Braves beat Cubs to win consolation title (12/30/23)Scott County Central entered the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament with a winning record and left with the consolation championship for the first time since 2018. The Braves earned their elusive prize with a 66-52 win over Bell City on Saturday, Dec. 30 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Namarius Banks-Warren put the team on his back by scoring 31 points. The senior has had high scoring nights before but this was the first time this season he scored over 30 points in a game...
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2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament: Bell City vs. Scott County Central (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: 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: Braves rally, down Meadow Heights in elimination matchup (12/27/23)In the first elimination game of the 2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament, No. 13 Scott County Central rebounded with a big 66-57 win over Meadow Heights to advance to a consolation semifinal after dropping its upset bid against Notre Dame on Tuesday...
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2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament: Scott County Central vs. Meadow Heights (12/27/23)Scott County Central rallied from six down in the third quarter to defeat Meadow Heights in a December 27, 2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament consolation quarterfinal game between the Meadow Heights Panthers and the Scott County Central Braves at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo.
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Notre Dame hoops seeking its defensive mojo entering Christmas tourney (12/26/23)It remains to be seen later today if the Notre Dame High School boy’s basketball squad was the recipient of a Christmas gift in being seeded as the No. 4 team competing in this week’s Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament, or if the Bulldogs are finding themselves and turning a slow start around beginning with this event.
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2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament: Notre Dame vs. Scott County Central (12/26/23)The final game of the morning session of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament featured the Notre Dame Bulldogs sinking eight three-pointers to put away the Braves of Scott County Central, 65-47.
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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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Unconventional beginnings pave way for Carlisle’s college dream (12/22/23)SIKESTON — Diamonds in the rough are found in the unlikeliest of places. When it came to softball, Scott County Central’s Maddy Carlisle had to forge her own path, starting on fields dominated by boys and defying limitations with every swing. Now, after years of unrelenting hustle, her can’t-stop spirit has earned her a chance to compete under the bright lights of collegiate softball at Central Methodist University...
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Adams scores 25 as Scott County Central leaves Holiday Classic with win (12/21/23)The Scott County Central Bravettes capped their run at the First State Community Bank Holiday Classic with a 66-53 win over the Cairo Lady Pilots on Wednesday, Dec. 20, at the Show Me Center. The 11th place game was the Bravettes first win of the tournament. The No. 10 seed went down to Scott City in their first matchup of the tournament on Dec. 16 then fell to Meadow Heights the following day...
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Oak Ridge, Meadow Heights ride scoring highs to consolation finals (12/19/23)Oak Ridge and Meadow Heights will face off for the consolation championship in the First State Community Bank Holiday Classic at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Oak Ridge won a school-high 10 games last year but it is clear this year that the best is yet to come. With a 71-54 win over the Cairo Pilots of Illinois, the Blue Jays (7-4) enter the consolation final against Meadow Heights at 5:30 p.m., with a chance to enter Christmas with eight wins...
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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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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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Portageville pulls away late, tops SCC (12/12/23)SIKESTON — Turnovers plagued both teams, making for a scrappy, error-filled game, but Portageville managed to navigate the chaos, finding a way to get the job done and claim a 68-49 victory at Scott County Central. After staying within striking distance for the first three periods, the Bravettes (3-3) succumbed to the poise, execution and veteran leadership of the Lady Bulldogs (6-0), turning a tight contest into a comfortable victory...
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SCC wins Scott-Mississippi clash over Delta (12/12/23)SIKESTON — Scott County Central earned a tough win over Delta on Friday, Dec. 8, gaining valuable ground in both the conference and district standings. Led by Asher Britt's 21 points and flawless 9-for-9 free throw shooting, the Braves (3-2) outlasted the Bobcats (0-2), securing a hard-fought 76-71...
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Girls' Basketball: Portageville at Scott County Central (12/12/23)Photos from Portageville's 68-49 win at Scott County Central on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023.
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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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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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Banks cash in at OIT, SCC edges Advance in overtime thriller (11/30/23)ORAN, MO. — Cortavian Banks and Namarius Banks-Warren were the scoring equivalents of inflation, as they constantly made the scoreboard numbers rise in Scott County Central’s overtime win over Advance in the consolation bracket of the 68th Annual Oran Invitational Tournament...
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Bravettes aim to return to prominence with renewed vigor (11/30/23)After a brief hiatus, the Scott County Central girls’ basketball team is eager to recapture its past glory. Between 2013 and 2020, the Bravettes amassed an impressive overall record of 130-79, punctuated by four district championships. However, the team faced challenges in recent years, struggling to just four wins in 2021 and 2022. Undeterred, the team emerged stronger last season, securing 11 wins...
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Braves gearing up for comeback season with focus and hunger (11/30/23)Stepping into the shoes of a legendary program with 18 state championship titles, head coach Tim Carlisle is ready to ignite a new era of Scott County Central boys basketball. After a humbling 4-21 season last year, the Braves are eager to rediscover their winning ways with Carlisle’s philosophy centered on speed and tenacity, emphasizing a fast-paced, high-energy style that will test their opponents’ endurance. ...
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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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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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Blake Yarbro dominates the paint to lead Chaffee past Advance in OIT opener (11/28/23)The sheer size of Chaffee senior center Blake Yarbro casted a shadow over everyone in the paint. The big man scored a game high 25 points to lead the Red Devils to a 66-46 win over the Advance Hornets in the opening round of the Oran Invitational Tournament. on Monday, Nov. 27, in Oran, Mo...
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Scott County Central steals comeback victory from Poplar Bluff (11/22/23)SIKESTON — Down by 11 points at the break, Scott County Central refused to go down without a fight, embarking on a remarkable second-half comeback to silence Poplar Bluff 50-47 on Tuesday, November 21.
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Girls' Basketball: Poplar Bluff at Scott County Central (11/22/23)Photos from Scott County Central's 50-47 win over Poplar Bluff on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.
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Sikeston, SCC, NMCC and Delta prepare for the regular season with jamboree (11/17/23)SIKESTON — Jamborees are an essential part of the preseason, providing teams with an opportunity to fine-tune their skills and make final adjustments. The Sikeston, Scott County Central, New Madrid County Central and Delta girls’ basketball teams gathered at the Field House on Wednesday, November 15 and offered a glimpse into the talent and potential of these young athletes, preparing them for the upcoming season...
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Sikeston Girls' Basketball Jamboree (11/16/23)Sikeston, Scott County Central, New Madrid County Central and Delta compete at the Sikeston Jamboree at the Field House on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.
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Summer Basketball: Oak Ridge, St. Vincent, and Scott County Central (6/7/23)Oak Ridge, St. Vincent, and Scott County Central play in the Chaffee Varsity Summer Shootout on Tuesday, June 6, in Chaffee.
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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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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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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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St. Vincent girls win Class 1 District 1 track title (5/7/23)The St. Vincent girls' track and field team won the Class 1 District 1 championship on Saturday at Scott City High School. The top four finishers advance to the sectional round. St. Vincent sent three relays to sectionals and won the district title in the 4x200m with a time of 2:00.98. ...
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St. Vincent track finishes 4th, Hayti 1st in boys' Class 1 District 1 championships (5/7/23)Hayti edged Van Buren 116-94 to take the boys' Class 1 District 1 track championship on Saturday at Scott City High School. St. Vincent finished in fourth place with 75 points. The top four finishers advance to the sectional round. Hayti sent seven athletes to sectionals and dominated the relay races, taking three district titles and finishing third in the 4x800m. Seniors Elijah Burnett (100m) and Jordan Payne (200m) took home district titles for Hayti...
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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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NMCC turns up the heat in upset win over SCC (5/2/23)NEW MADRID, Mo. — Despite being considered underdogs, the New Madrid County Central softball team’s strong performance on the field allowed them to secure a decisive Senior Night victory over Scott County Central on Monday, May 1. The Lady Eagles (4-14) used a combination of strong batting and solid defense to earn a 14-4 win over the Bravettes (9-12) at Eagle Park...
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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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Charleston boys, Van Buren girls win Eva G. Henshaw Memorial (4/21/23)EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — The Charleston boys’ and Van Buren girls’ track teams came away victorious at the Eva G. Henshaw Memorial at East Prairie High School on Thursday, April 20. Charleston won the boy's division with an overall team score of 103. The Bluejays claimed gold in four individual events, which was tied with Kennett for the most...
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Scott County Central earns thrilling comeback win over Meridian (4/21/23)SIKESTON — The Scott County Central softball team staged an incredible comeback to claim a thrilling 13-9 victory over Meridian on Wednesday, April 19. The Bravettes (7-8) trailed 9-3 midway through the game, but refused to give up and slowly chipped away at the lead with a combination of clutch hitting, smart base running and resilient defense...
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Scott County Central suffers setback at Oak Ridge (4/14/23)OAK RIDGE, Mo. — The Scott County Central softball team suffered a disappointing loss in the opening round of the highly anticipated Oak Ridge Tournament on Thursday, April 13. The Bravettes (5-7) fell 7-2 to the Oak Ridge Lady BlueJays (2-2) at Oak Ridge High School...
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Scott County Central continues to be impressive with pair of decisive victories (4/14/23)CHARLESTON, Mo. — The Scott County Central softball team showcased its potential in a lop-sided win at Charleston and is taking steps toward establishing a strong program. The Bravettes (5-6) won 23-12 in six innings over the Lady Bluejays at Hillhouse Park on Wednesday, April 12...
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Softball: Scott County Central at Charleston (4/13/23)Photos from Scott County Central's 23-12 win over Charleston at Hillhouse Park on Wednesday, April 12.
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Track & Field: Chaffee Red Devil Invitational (4/13/23)The Woodland boys' team and Kelly girls' team took first place in the Chaffee Red Devils Invitational on Wednesday in Chaffee.
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Karrenbrock leads Scott City over SCC with a stellar performance (4/4/23)SIKESTON — In a tough game against a more experienced opponent, the youthful Scott County Central softball team fell 21-1 to Scott City on Monday, April 3. The Bravettes (3-4) put up a valiant effort but ultimately were no match for the talented Lady Rams (5-3)...
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Scott County Central slaughters Leopold 26-1 (3/31/23)LEOPARD, Mo. — The Scott County Central softball team secured its largest victory in recent memory with a 26-1 win at Leopold on Wednesday, March 29. The Bravettes (2-3) registered 21 total hits in the lopsided victory over the Wildcats (1-2) and were led by Maddy Carlisle’s 4-for-4 and six-RBI performance...
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All District and State Basketball teams released (3/23/23)Winter sports have come to an end in Southeast Missouri and for many of the schools in the area, successful seasons. New Madrid County Central won the Class 3 State Championship and the Notre Dame girls and Jackson boys each captured fourth in the state in Class 5 and 6, respectively...
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SCC softball craving continued growth (3/17/23)Scott County Central competed in the fall softball season for the first time last year, and the team hopes the skills and experience gained will pay dividends this spring. The Bravettes finished 1-9 last spring and 0-18 in the spring, but the team was competitive in several tough losses and is likely on the cusp of breaking through...
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Mules, Lady Mules drop road contests (2/24/23)PARK HILLS, Missouri — The Park Hills Central Rebels and the Poplar Bluff Mules combined to score 177 points Thursday night. Unfortunately for the visiting Mules, they came out on the short end of a 96-81 decision at the hand of one of the best teams in Class 4...
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C1D2: Scott County Central’s season end with loss to Richland (2/23/23)ZALMA, Mo. — Richland defeated Scott County Central 70-49 in a MSHSAA Class 1, District 2 Semifinal on Wednesday, Feb. 22. The fifth-seeded Braves (4-21) were led by 15 points from Elisha Mize, who made five 3-pointers in the game, while the top-seeded Rebels’ (13-13) leader was Hunter Sanders with 32...
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Scott County Central and Scott City compete at the FedExForum in Memphis (2/17/23)MEMPHIS — The Scott County Central and Scott City boys’ basketball teams concluded the regular season at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee on Wednesday, Feb. 15. “It was a great experience,” said SCC’s Marcus Warren. “ Going out there and playing on an NBA court was crazy.”...
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SCC celebrates senior night with hard-fought win over Hayti (2/17/23)SIKESTON — Nikki Adams is a difference maker for the Scott County Central girls' basketball team. The standout sophomore led the Bravettes (10-12) to a 65-61 senior night win over Hayti on Thursday, Feb.16. “I’m just happy we were able to get the win for these seniors,” said SCC coach Andrew Pullen. “We sent these players out the right way with a win on their home court. I knew that Hayti was going to play hard and we did a good job of their energy and intensity.”...
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Oak Ridge to face East Prairie in Scott-Miss Tournament final (2/4/23)After the ice melted, the semifinal rounds of the Scott-Mississippi County Conference Tournament resumed on Friday. The home fans had to wait until the end to see Oak Ridge take on Kelly for a trip to the championship round. The two teams have played twice before, with the Blue Jays winning each time...
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Scott-Mississippi County Tournament (2/4/23)Scott City defeated Scott County Central, Chaffee defeated Delta, East Prairie defeated Oran and Oak Ridge defeated Kelly on Friday in the Scott-Miss Tournament in Oak Ridge. Scott City and Chaffee will play for 5th place, Oran and Kelly will play for 3rd and Oak Ridge will East Prairie for 1st place on Saturday.
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East Prairie, Kelly, Oran and Oak Ridge advance to the Scott-Mississippi semifinals (1/31/23)OAK RIDGE, Mo. — The semifinals for the Scott-Mississippi Conference Tournament are set after the quarterfinals were played at Oak Ridge High School on Saturday, Jan. 29. Top-seeded Oak Ridge will take on fourth-seeded Kelly at 6:30 p.m. and second-seeded East Prairie will face third-seed Oran at 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1...
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Clarkton wins big on homecoming night, Morgan scores 1,000th career point (1/23/23)CLARKTON - Homecoming at Clarkton Friday wasn't spectacular just because the Reindeer basketball team thrashed the Scott County Central Braves 59-43. It was, in a word, sublime as Clarkton senior Owen Morgan reached and then surpassed 1,000 high school career points...
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Green Wave edge Portageville for homecoming win (1/21/23)MALDEN — The Malden Green Wave had a happy homecoming as they defeated Portageville 50-44. “It was one of the toughest games of the season,” Malden coach Mike Kilgore said. “We didn’t want our homecoming spoiled, so the boys fought hard to secure the win.”...
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Bravettes improve win streak to four games with wins over East Prairie and Oak Ridge (1/19/23)SIKESTON — The Scott County Central girls’ basketball team is riding high heading into the Scott-Mississippi Conference Tournament this weekend after earning its fourth straight win. The winning streak started with a victory over New Madrid County Central (0-14) in the Delta New Year's Invitational. The team followed that up with home wins over Charleston (1-10) and East Prairie (4-10), and a road victory over Oak Ridge (6-7)...
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Charleston thumps Scott County Central (1/17/23)SIKESTON — Sophomore sensation PJ Farmer recorded a triple-double and led Charleston in a 117-61 clobbering of Scott County Central on Friday, Jan. 17. Farmer finished with a game-high 27 points to go along with 10 assists and 13 steals. “The game went well,” said Charleston coach Jamarcus Williams. “It was good to see my guys play hard and have fun. Now we’re focused on some big games this week and preparing to go compete against some solid competition in the Superman Classic Tournament.”...
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Inside scoring spurs Portageville past Scott County Central (1/6/23)SIKESTON — Portageville earned a 71-48 at Scott County Central on Thursday, Jan. 5. The Bulldogs improved to 7-5 with the win, while the Braves dropped to 1-7. “The Kids played hard,” said Portageville coach TJ Smith. “We had great balanced scoring and it was good to see some production from our post underneath. That’s something we will have to continue to do to be successful.”...
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Scott County Central edges short-handed New Madrid for Delta New Year Tournament consolation (1/6/23)Scott County Central defeated New Madrid County Central 63-54 to in the consolation final at the 2023 Delta New Year’s Tournament on Thursday in Delta. The win snaps a six-game losing streak for the Bravettes (4-8). SCC previously lost to Woodland in the opening round of the tournament on Monday and had a bye on Wednesday while waiting for the winner between NMCC and Advance in the consolation semifinals...
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Youthful Lady Indians turn program around with only one upperclassman (1/3/23)The St. Vincent girls’ basketball team entered the 2022-23 season with no seniors and only one junior. The Indians were 10-17 last season, and are in a stretch in which going 11-10 in 2021 represents their only winning season in the last four years...
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Day one of Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament concludes with plenty of impressive performances (12/27/22)The first day of action in the 2022 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament features multiple impressive performances over the eight-game stretch. The scoring started early as Cape Central’s Cam Williams scored 16 points, all in the first half, to lead the Tigers to a 99-12 win over Bell City...
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Notre Dame gets hot from three; eliminates Scott County Central (12/27/22)Following a loss in the opening round of the 2022 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament, Notre Dame coach Paul Unterreiner said today’s matchup with Scott County Central would be a “wake-up call”. The Bulldogs answered the call by using a big first half to down the Braves 64-27 on Tuesday morning at the Show Me Center...
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Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament: Scott County Central (12/27/22)Photos of Scott County Central in the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament on Dec. 26-27 in the Show Me Center.