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Worley signs to be Rocky Raider at TRC (4/24/24)DEXTER — Emma Worley and Three Rivers College cheerleading coach Kayla Sparkman have known each other for a long time. “I’ve known Emma Kate since she was in the fifth grade,” Sparkman said. “I’ve loved watching her grow up. She’s really into theater and singing — and she loves children, so I know that she’s going to do really great in this role.”...
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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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Portageville record-setting running back Jamarion Smith signs with SEMO (4/11/24)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — With every carry, Jamarion Smith is out to prove something. Few could have predicted the meteoric rise of Portageville running back, but after a quiet start to his high school career, an engine that never quits and tireless drive transformed him into a record-breaking force...
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War Eagles success fueled Warren's rise to CMU (3/29/24)SIKESTON — Before the college offers, there was a boy just learning to love the game. Now, years later, that passion and drive have earned Beau-Hunter Warren a roster spot with the Central Methodist University baseball team. The defining shift in his perspective began when he was about nine years old and joined the SEMO War Eagles, a travel team synonymous with success, with many of its former players moving on to college rosters...
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Swinging for Success: How the 'Hefty Lefty' became a leadoff machine (3/28/24)SIKESTON — “The Professional.” That’s what Portageville coaches call Aaron Dunlap, and there’s a reason why. “He takes some of the most professional, disciplined at-bats I’ve ever had a kid take,” said Portageville baseball coach Tyler Trover. “I’ve had some good leadoff hitters but this kid is the best. He always gives a top-notch focus in practice. He is all-in to win. Kind of a quiet leader for us. But quite frankly, just an amazing kid in so many different ways.”...
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Adams ready to light up competition at Mineral Area (3/21/24)SIKESTON — Mason Adams finds strength in three things: his faith, his family, and his ability to crush a fastball. Through these pillars, the Portageville High School senior exemplifies what it means to be a well-rounded athlete: skilled, determined, and grateful for the support that propels him forward...
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Coleman seeks new opportunity at Shawnee Community College (3/19/24)SIKESTON — Rico Coleman's basketball journey has been defined by his willingness to forge his own path. After earning all-state honors for three straight seasons, he surprised many by joining a brand-new basketball program at Arkansas State University-Newport...
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Gorman finds perfect fit with Central Methodist (3/14/24)SIKESTON — They say the best cornerbacks are rarely noticed – dictating the game in the shadows. Sikeston’s Trey Gorman took that principle to heart. Opponents actively avoided throwing his way – his 19 pass breakups and single interception spoke volumes, even within limited opportunities. His lockdown reputation, forged in the face of those challenges, ultimately earned him a spot on the Central Methodist University roster...
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One Dream, One Team, One Shot: Kayden Minner's unforgettable state championship moment (3/12/24)SIKESTON, Mo. — For a long time Kayden Minner fought to picture his graduation with anything but a sense of loss. But even in the cruelty of competition, there’s room for incredible victories. No high school athlete should have a medical chart as thick as their playbook, yet that's the reality he faced with three knee injuries and countless hours of rehab — a career that was a constant battle against injury, his body seemingly conspiring against his dreams...
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Quincy lands Sikeston powerhouse Keodrick Sherrod (3/8/24)SIKESTON — Game film doesn't lie. Watch Keodrick Sherrod run, and a few things become clear: this kid hits the hole with force, runs with a low center of gravity, and sheds tacklers. His hard-charging style makes defenders flinch and linebackers brace for impact...
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Keodrick Sherrod signs with Quincy University (3/8/24)Sikeston's Keodrick Sherrod recently signed with Quincy University play college football during a ceremony at the Sikeston Field House.
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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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Holcomb’s Maleigh Lemings signs with East Central Community College (12/1/23)The success that Holcomb High School senior Maleigh Lemings has seen on the diamond will continue as she commits to play softball for East Central Community College in Decatur, Mississippi. Lemings put pen to paper Thursday and will officially be a Warrior next year...
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Sikeston's Williams signs with Abilene Christian hoops (11/17/23)SIKESTON — When it comes to chasing his hoop dreams, Dontrez Williams doesn't just talk the talk – he lets his game do the talking. A constant presence on the court at Sikeston Field House, Williams has finally reached that pivotal milestone in any athlete's journey: signing his letter of intent to play college basketball at Abilene Christian University during a ceremony on Wednesday, November 15...
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Breaking new ground: Rico Coleman decides to join Arkansas State-Newport (6/23/23)CHARLESTON, Mo. — Amidst the bright light and big names of the college basketball world, Rico Coleman has chosen a different path. By signing on with Arkansas State University-Newport, a school with no athletic history to speak of, the Charleston star is venturing into uncharted territory...
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Malden's Cooper Thomas signs with Williams Baptist Baseball (5/18/23)MALDEN – Green Wave baseball player Cooper Thomas will be continuing his education and baseball career at the next level next year after committing to play for the Williams Baptist University Eagles in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023...
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Small but Mighty: Tori Folsom's journey to college volleyball (5/12/23)SIKESTON — “I hear the train a coming; it’s rolling round the bend.” Those famous lyrics from Johnny Cash seem fitting for Tori Folsom’s journey to playing college volleyball. As a smaller player and defensive specialist, Folsom faced many obstacles on her way to achieving her dream...
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Campbell's Darcy Broglin signs with Williams Baptist University (5/11/23)CAMPBELL – Campbell volleyball standout Darcy Broglin committed to continue her education at Williams Baptist University in Walnut Ridge, Ar., where she will compete on the Eagles volleyball team. In high school, Broglin played both volleyball and basketball. In her senior year, Broglin was captain of the volleyball team and helped lead the way as the Camels improved from 6-18-2 in 2021 to 15-14-2 in 2022...
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Holcomb's Ashlie Correll, Mackenzie Angel to cheer at Three Rivers College (5/5/23)Holcomb High School seniors Ashlie Correll and Mackenzie Angel have signed to continue their education at Three Rivers College, where they will also be members of the Three Rivers Raiders cheerleading squad. Both Correll and Angel began their cheerleading careers in the fifth grade, stepped away for a number of years, and they both rejoined the squad in high school...
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Kennett's Gavin Patterson becomes school's first to wrestle at next level (4/19/23)KENNETT – Kennett's Gavin Patterson has committed to continue his wrestling career at Fontbonne University in St. Louis next year. In doing so, Patterson becomes the first Kennett High School student to ever go on to wrestle at the collegiate level...
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Holcomb's Braiden Burk signs with Crowley's Ridge College (4/13/23)HOLCOMB – Hornet hoops standout Braiden Burk put pen to paper recently to continue his academic and athletic career at the collegiate level as a member of the Crowley's Ridge College basketball team. As a Pioneer-to-be, Burk will be joining his sister, Hannah, who plays for the Crowley's Ridge College softball team, in Paragould, Ar., in the fall...
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Malden's Jada Townsend signs with Lyon College (3/23/23)MALDEN – Green Wave four-sport standout Jada Townsend put pen to paper Wednesday to continue her athletic and academic career on the volleyball team at Lyon College in Batesville, Ar. Townsend is active on the Malden volleyball, basketball and track and field teams, as well as the cheer squad...
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Kennett RB Daniel Boatman signs with Culver-Stockton College (2/28/23)KENNETT – Daniel Boatman, senior running back for the Kennett Indians football team, committed to continue his academic and athletic career at Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Mo., Tuesday, February 28. “Just to see that I can have an opportunity to do what I love best, it's a dream to just go to the next level and take it step by step,” Boatman said. “I'm just going to keep grinding and hopefully get to a bigger level.”...
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Kennett RB Daniel Boatman signs with Culver-Stockton College (2/28/23)
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Malden's Tapp signs letter of intent with Tennessee State University (2/21/23)MALDEN – Chayse Tapp, a 6'3, 300 pound offensive lineman for the Malden Green Wave football team, signed a letter of intent to continue his academic and athletic career at Tennessee State University last Friday. Tapp received more than ten offers to play college football, but he made the decision to go with his first offer from TSU, which is located in Nashville, Tenn...
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Peyton Hodges hopes to develop as player, businessman at Kenyon College (1/17/23)While most children were busy with screens and games, Peyton Hodges was already showing signs of a strong entrepreneurial spirit. That’s why it made perfect sense when the East Prairie senior selected Kenyon College and its strong academic prestige as the destination where he would continue his education and athletic journey...
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Malden's Rachel Rommel signs with East Mississippi Community College (12/15/22)Malden senior Rachel Rommel took a seat behind a table lined with five different softball jerseys Thursday, soon to add another to the collection. The two-time All-State Green Wave softball catcher signed a letter of intent to continue her softball career at East Mississippi Community College...
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Kelly’s Madison Yount makes dream come true, signs with Mineral Area College (11/18/22)BENTON, Mo. — Kelly’s Madison Yount made her longtime dream of playing college softball come true when she signed to continue her athletic and academic careers at Mineral Area College during a ceremony at KHS on Thursday, Nov. 17. “I went to a camp [at Mineral Area] my sophomore year of high school and knew I wanted to play there in the back of my mind,” Yount said. ...
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Marcelous Phillips signs to play college basketball at Kaskaskia College (7/8/22)NEW MADRID, Mo. — After a standout high school career and helping lead the New Madrid County Central Eagles to a third-place finish at the 2022 MSHSAA Class 4 Show-Me Showdown, Marcelous Phillips signed a national letter of intent to continue playing basketball and further his education at Kaskaskia College during a ceremony at NMCC High School on Tuesday, July 5...
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Kennett shooting guard Ben McMullan primes for college basketball career (6/30/22)Semoball Scholar Athlete finalist Ben McMullan has been a mainstay on the Kennett boy's basketball team for the past four years, and now he'll be taking the court for Webster University in the fall. “I'm looking forward to a change of scenery, starting somewhere new back at the bottom of the totem pole and working my way up,” McMullan said. ...
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Kevin Jones relocates to Dakota State (6/14/22)SIKESTON — After spending the past three seasons at Three River College, former Sikeston standout Kevin Jones recently announced he will continue his basketball career at Dakota State University. It’s been a challenging year for Jones, who suffered a sprained anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and tears to his medial collateral ligament (MCL) and meniscus. The injuries occurred on Nov. 12, when Jones dove to the floor against Triton College...
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Revelle signs with Fontbonne (6/13/22)SIKESTON — Camden Revelle signed a letter of intent to continue his athletic and academic careers in St. Louis at Fontbonne University during a ceremony at the Fieldhouse in Sikeston. Revelle, a distance runner, is the third member of the Bulldogs’ track and field team to sign with the Griffins in the past couple of months...
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Oak Ridge athlete Logan Dewitt to continue baseball career at Central Methodist (5/23/22)Oak Ridge baseball standout Logan Dewitt recently signed a letter of intent to further his education and play baseball at Central Methodist University in Fayette, Missouri Dewitt excelled on the baseball diamond while at Oak Ridge, throwing six complete games and a no-hitter. He was named All-Conference his junior season, Academic All-State his sophomore and junior seasons and has been named to several summer All-Tournament teams...
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West Point is a perfect fit for Sikeston's CJ Posey (4/29/22)SIKESTON — Sikeston’s CJ Posey will skillfully juggle his academic, athletic and professional endeavors as a proud cadet of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point after signing his National Letter of Intent during a ceremony at the Sikeston Fieldhouse on Friday, April 22...
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Sikeston's Mark Fisher signs with Fontbonne (3/29/22)SIKESTON — Mark Fisher signed to continue his athletic and academic career at Fontbonne University in St. Louis during a ceremony at the Field House in Sikeston on March 17. The 6-foot-4-inch multi-sport athlete will throw shot put and discus for the Division-III Griffins’ track and field team after also starring for the Bulldogs’ football and wrestling teams...
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Jackson’s Emma Lane to continue cheerleading career at Lindenwood (3/10/22)Jackson senior Emma Lane recently signed her letter of intent to join the cheerleading team at Lindenwood University in St. Charles. Lindenwood — the nine-time national cheerleading champions — was at the top of Lane’s college list for quite some time...
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Scott City’s Landon Pullam signs to play football at Southwest Baptist University (2/8/22)Scott City senior Landon Pullam recently signed his letter of intent to further his education and play football at Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Mo. Pullam — a 6-foot 8-inch, 290-pound offensive lineman who has only started for two years — has thrived on hard work and determination to get him to where he is today, and no one has seen this more on a daily basis than Scott City coach Jim May...
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Jackson softball players Brandi Smythe, Miranda Ladson commit to Missouri Baptist (1/25/22)Two Jackson softball standouts recently signed letters of intent to continue their careers at the next level. Seniors Miranda Ladson and Brandi Smythe both inked with Missouri Baptist in Creve Coeur, Mo., to continue their education and softball careers...
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Chaffee’s Wessel signs to play softball at Crowley’s Ridge College (12/17/21)Chaffee senior athlete Lilly Wessel signed a National Letter of Intent to play softball and further her academic career at Crowley’s Ridge College in Paragould, Ark., on Tuesday. Wessel, who plays softball and basketball for the Red Devils, boasts an impressive .351 career average to go with 94 hits in 315 plate appearances. ...
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2021: College signings (12/16/21)A look at the local athletes who signed letters of intent in 2021. Anyone who knows of a Semoball-area athlete who signed a letter of intent but isn't represented in this gallery, please send a photo of their signing, names of anyone in the photo and who to credit to preps@semoball.com and they will be added.
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COLLEGE SIGNING: Kelly's Kim Seabaugh signs with Hannibal-LaGrange (5/7/21)BENTON, Mo. — Kelly senior catcher Kim Seabaugh signed her National Letter of Intent to Hannibal-LaGrange in April. Seabaugh batted .329 during her senior year, with a .371 on-base percentage, a .500 slugging percentage, and a .871 on-base-plus-slugging percentage...
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COLLEGE SIGNING: Johnson takes talents to Mineral Area (4/25/21)ORAN, Mo. — Oran senior Ty Johnson is ready for the next stage in his baseball career. Johnson recently agreed to continue his academic and baseball career at Mineral Area College, and his play so far this season has backed up the coaching staff's decision...
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Kelly's Hughes signs to continue softball career at Missouri Baptist (3/23/21)BENTON, Mo. — She can take a deep breath. After nearly a five-month wait, Kelly senior Kate Hughes signed on the dotted line to continue her softball career. She is attending Missouri Baptist in the fall, and to her, it was the right place all along...
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COLLEGE SIGNING: Sikeston's Nolan Self, Jack Bell sign with Three Rivers (12/19/20)SIKESTON — Sikeston seniors Nolan Self and Jack Bell will continue their baseball careers at Three Rivers College. In 2019, Self hit .342 with a .416 on-base percentage and a 1.074 on-base-plus-slugging percentage for a Bulldogs’ team that advanced to the state quarterfinals...
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COLLEGE SIGNING: Oran's Webb signs with Culver-Stockton (11/17/20)ORAN, Mo. — Oran senior Katie Webb signed on the dotted line to continue her academic and basketball career at Culver-Stockton College, in Canton, Mo., on Tuesday afternoon. Webb earned Class 2 All-State honors as she helped lead the Eagles to the final four. She averaged 15.4 points per game and 7.8 rebounds per game last season while also shooting 63 percent from the floor...
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Cape Central at Hillsboro football (9/12/20)Cape Central fell at Hillsboro 47-20 in football action Friday.
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COLLEGE SIGNING: Tyson Goodale signs to Webster (8/13/20)ORAN, Mo. — Friday, Oran senior boys basketball player Tyson Goodale signed his National Letter of Intent to Webster University in Webster Groves, Mo. Goodale finished his senior season with the Eagles by helping Oran advance to the Class 2 Show-Me Showdown. He averaged 20 points per game on 66 percent shooting, 77 percent from 3, 79 percent from the free-throw line, and gobbled 6.4 rebounds per contest...
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COLLEGE SIGNING: Jones to cheer for Southeast Missouri State (7/10/20)East Prairie cheerleader Chakyrah Jones signed to continue cheering at Southeast Missouri State University, on Friday.
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COLLEGE SIGNING: Williams signs to Lewis and Clark (7/10/20)NEW MADRID, Mo. — New Madrid County Central senior Ke’von Williams singed on the dotted line Tuesday afternoon to Lewis and Clark College in Godfrey, Ill. The 6-foot-4 Williams was the second-leading scorer for the Eagles this past season, averaging 11.1 points per game. He also provided 5.9 rebounds per game and led the team with a 60 percent shooting percentage...
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COLLEGE SIGNING: Morgan, Holman sign to cheer at Southeast Missouri State (6/18/20)Kelly cheerleaders Mackenzie Morgan and Brooklyn Holman are continuing their cheerleading careers at Southeast Missouri State University after signing last Friday (June 12).
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COLLEGE SIGNING: Kylie Lossing to continue academic and cheerleading career at Southeast Missouri State (6/16/20)Sikeston senior Kylie Lossing is continuing her academic and cheerleading career at Southeast Missouri State University, in Cape Girardeau, Mo.
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Visor signs NLI to play football at Westminster (5/26/20)CHARLESTON, Mo. — Charleston senior defensive back Brian Visor signed his National Letter of Intent to continue his academic and football career at Westminster College in Fulton, Mo. Visor recorded 28 tackles, 16 solo tackles, four interceptions, and 15 pass breakups his senior season with the Bluejays...
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Charleston’s Jones signs with Mineral Area (5/26/20)CHARLESTON, Mo. — Charleston guard Ashanti Jones found her future college program after a senior season that didn’t end quite as she wanted. Jones signed her National Letter of Intent to Mineral Area College in Park Hills, Mo. What attracted Jones the most to the school, was the love from her future teammates and coaching staff, along with where she fits in the system...
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COLLEGE SIGNING: Charleston's Sam Bledsoe signs to Southwestern Illinois Community College (5/11/20)CHARLESTON, Mo. — Southwestern Illinois Community College (SWIC) assistant coach Steve Campo enjoys recruiting the Southeast Missouri area. “Most of the guys that we’ve recruited from down that way have been successful basketball players,” Campo said. “The kids down there, they know how to play; they’re tough kids. They can handle being coached, so that’s always a plus, and they’re kids, that when you bring them up, you can get them out, and they’re easy to market after a year or two."...
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COLLEGE SIGNING: Scott County Central's Rita Meeker signs to Central Methodist (5/1/20)SIKESTON — Scott County Central senior Rita Meeker signed her National Letter of Intent to continue her academic and athletic career at Central Methodist University on Tuesday. Meeker neared a double-double for the Bravettes on the court this season, as she finished with 8.7 points per game and eight rebounds. ...
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COLLEGE SIGNING: Kelly hurler Grant Menz signs to Culver-Stockton (4/24/20)BENTON, Mo. — Kelly senior Grant Menz signed his National Letter of Intent to Culver-Stockton College on Wednesday at Thomas W. Kelly High School. Overall, Menz liked what he saw about the campus and what first-year head coach Brad Gyorkos told him about how he would fit on the team...
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COLLEGE SIGNING: Sikeston's Taydrianna Barnett signs with Rend Lake (4/20/20)SIKESTON — Anyone who knows Sikeston senior Taydrianna Barnett understands that she is an attacker. Whenever Barnett gets the opportunity, she will more than likely attack the rim as opposed to settling for a jump shot. That is what intrigued Rend Lake head coach Dave Brown the most when the Lady Warriors reached out to Barnett and offered her a scholarship on the team. Barnett accepted and signed her National Letter of Intent last Wednesday, outside of the Sikeston Field House...
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COLLEGE SIGNING: Charleston's Blessin Kimble signs to Kirkwood Community College (4/15/20)CHARLESTON, Mo. — On Monday afternoon, Charleston senior forward Blessin Kimble signed his National Letter of Intent to Kirkwood Community College. Kimble is a two-time Class 3 All-State selection, earning the honor in back-to-back seasons. He averaged 14.7 points per game and 8.7 rebounds, shot 57 percent from the floor and finished with 11 double-doubles for the Bluejays this year...
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COLLEGE SIGNING: Chaffee's Braelyn Pobst signs with Webster (4/11/20)CHAFFEE, Mo. — Chaffee senior Braelyn Pobst is continuing her basketball career in college. On Saturday morning, Pobst signed with Webster University in St. Louis. Pobst finished her senior season with Lady Devils averaging 11 points per game on 62 percent shooting. She had 106 assists, good for nearly four assists per game, 64 steals, which was good for nearly two steals per contest, and nearly three rebounds per game...
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Malden senior Haven Wills signs to play volleyball at Williams Baptist College (3/17/20)Malden volleyball coach Brittany Crane has watched senior Haven Wills develop as a volleyball player since her freshman season. “I’ve coached Haven since she was a freshman,” Crane said. “She absolutely loves volleyball. She’s always focused on volleyball in her spare time. I think it’s great she’s going to have the opportunity to play at the collegiate level after all the hard work she has put in.”...
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SIGNING: James Durden signs to Itasca (2/14/20)Charleston's James Durden signs his National Letter of Intent to continue his football and academic career at Itasca Community College, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, on Friday, Feb. 7.
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COLLEGE SIGNING: Williams signs to SEMO (2/5/20)East Prairie's Makenzie Williams signed her National Letter of Intent with the Southeast Missouri State track and field team, on Wednesday, at East Prairie High School, in East Prairie, Mo.
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COLLEGE SIGNING: Sikeston's Drury to continue career at Dyersburg State (1/9/20)SIKESTON — Sikeston senior Emma Drury signed her National Letter of Intent to continue her academic and softball career at Dyersburg State Community College, on Thursday morning, at the Sikeston Field House. Drury finished her senior season with the Lady Bulldogs by hitting .357 with 16 RBIs. She also had an on-base percentage of .493, a slugging percentage of .571, and an on-base-plus-slugging percentage of 1.064...
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Kennett's Marshall Brown signs to play baseball at Arkansas Tech University (1/4/20)Kennett senior Marshall Brown found exactly what he was looking for when he attended a tryout camp at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Arkansas, last fall. “I went on a visit there and liked the atmosphere,” Brown said. “They also have a good baseball program. I just liked everything about it.”...
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Kennett senior Jackson Henfling signs to play baseball at Three Rivers College (12/9/19)Three Rivers College baseball coach Stacey Burkey has been keeping an eye on Kennett senior Jackson Henfling since he was in middle school. “I’ve known about Jackson for quite a while,” Burkey said. “I knew his family well. His dad pitched for us at Three Rivers so Jackson is a second-generation recruit for us. He’s certainly someone we wanted to represent our program because of his work ethic and high character.”...
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Poplar Bluff girls limit Roosevelt to 11 points in season-opening win (11/23/19)POPLAR BLUFF — The Poplar Bluff girls basketball team opened the season with a defensive gem Friday night. The Mules kept Roosevelt off the scoreboard for the opening 13 minutes, 5 seconds and didn’t give up a field goal until the very last second of the opening half in a 68-11 win at the Senior High Gym...
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Kiley Bess signs with Saint Louis to play basketball (11/15/19)Gene and Brian Bess have attended many signing ceremonies through the years welcoming players to Three Rivers College. None, however, was likely more special than Thursday afternoon when a Poplar Bluff senior chose to play for another college. Kiley Bess made it official in front of friends and family by signing her National Letter of Intent to play basketball for Saint Louis University...
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MSHSAA reshapes postseason classification system, adds Championship Factor (6/27/19)Two proposals passed at the 2019 Missouri High School Activities Association Election in May will alter the postseason playoff field for local high schools in the Missouri Bootheel beginning in the 2020-21 school year.
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COLLEGE SIGNING: Derez Tipler signs with Black Hawk (6/25/19)EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — East Prairie football and basketball player Derez Tipler signed with Black Hawk College in Moline, Ill., on Tuesday, at East Prairie High School. Tipler averaged 18.7 points per game, 8.2 rebounds, and 5.2 assists for the Eagles during his senior season. He also provided a boost on the defensive end of the floor, averaging 3.4 steals per contest...
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COLLEGE SIGNING: Scott County Central's Landon Glueck signs (5/24/19)Scott County Central’s Landon Glueck signed with Missouri Valley College on Thursday, at Ronnie Cookson Gymnasium at Scott County Central High School. Pictured from left to right (top row): John Mark-Jones, Tim Carlisle, and Matt Cline; (bottom row): Mother Heather Glueck, Landon Glueck, and father, Travis Glueck...
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SIGNING: Ashley Gilman signs to cheer at SEMO (4/30/19)Sikeston cheerleader Ashley Gilman signed to cheer at Southeast Missouri State University, on Monday, at the Sikeston Field House.
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SIGNING: Kevin Jones signs with Three Rivers basketball (4/18/19)SIKESTON — Kevin Jones had a prolific career dawning a Sikeston Bulldogs’ uniform. On Thursday, Jones signed to continue his playing career at Three Rivers Community College in Poplar Bluff, Mo., under legendary coach Gene Bess. “I’ve been close to that program since the seventh grade, going over there and playing with the SEMO Bulls,” Jones said. ...
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SIGNING: Claire Ramsey signs with the St. Louis College of Pharmacy (4/18/19)Oran’s Claire Ramsey will continue her softball career, as she signed with the St. Louis College of Pharmacy, on Thursday, at Oran High School.
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SIGNING: Stephen Willis signs with Fontbonne University (4/18/19)Charleston’s Stephen Willis will continue his baseball career, as he signed with Fontbonne University, on Thursday, at the Clara Drinkwater-Newman Auditorium, in Charleston, Mo.
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SIGNING: Ajay Sager signs with St. Louis Community College (4/18/19)Charleston’s Ajay Sager will continue his baseball career, as he signed with St. Louis Community College, on Thursday, at the Clara Drinkwater-Newman Auditorium, in Charleston, Mo.
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SIGNING: Sikeston's Trey Jenkins signs with Southwestern Illinois College (4/17/19)SIKESTON — Sikeston’s Trey Jenkins signed with Southwestern Illinois College on Tuesday, at the Sikeston Field House. Jenkins — the 2019 Standard-Democrat Player of the Year — joins a team that is coming off of a 20-12 campaign in 2018-2019, and lose all four of its double-digit scorers from this past season...
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Five Hayti football players sign with Missouri Valley College (3/24/19)Coming off its historic championship season, the Hayti Indians football program continues to gain accolades, as five senior players each signed a National Letter of Intent to play college football with Missouri Valley College Thursday afternoon, March 14 at a school assembly. With family, friends, teammates, and coaches in attendance, LaKeith Robinson, Xavier Jamerson, Chrivontae Moore, William Dunn and Jason Weatherspoon put ink to paper, making their commitments to Vikings football official...
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Kennett’s Matthew Hamer signs to play basketball at Ecclesia College (3/20/19)Kennett High School senior Matthew Hamer signed to play basketball with Ecclesia College in Springdale, Arkansas, last week. Hamer reflected on his time playing basketball at the high school level at the signing ceremony at Kennett High School. “It’s been rocky,” Hamer said. “I had injuries. Last year, I met Coach Halford and he really helped me this summer and gave me some confidence.”...
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COLLEGE SIGNING: Sikeston’s Jeffery Thornbrough signs to Jefferson College to continue soccer career (2/15/19)SIKESTON — Sikeston’s Jeffery Thornbrough signed to continue his soccer career at Jefferson College in Hillsboro, Mo., on Friday. Thornbrough was a three-year starter for the Bulldog’s soccer team, scoring 25 goals during that time. His best season came in his junior campaign when he had 13 goals...
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COLLEGE SIGNING: Sikeston football's Tra Ranson signs to Lindenwood University (2/6/19)Sikeston athlete Tra Ranson, signed his National Letter of Intent to continue his football career at Lindenwood University, in St. Charles, Mo., on Tuesday, at the Sikeston Field House. Ranson finished the 2018 season with 637 rushing yards and seven touchdowns. He also caught 15 passes for 154 yards, and even took snaps under-center, after starting quarterback Gage Rolwing got injured. Ranson earned a spot on the All-Region First-Team as well. Last season, Lindenwood finished with a 4-7 record...
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SIGNING: Kelly softball’s Alyssa Tidwell signs to East Central College (1/30/19)BENTON, Mo. — East Central College welcomed a new member to the team on Tuesday morning, as Kelly’s Alyssa Tidwell signed her National Letter of Intent to continue her softball career with the Falcons. Tidwell was a pitcher and first baseman for the Lady Hawks over her four-year career and picked up many accolades during her time...
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Neelyville's Ashley Odom signs to cheer at Illinois College (1/17/19)Ashley-May Odom’s decision to cheer at Illinois College is one that mixes both excitement and nervousness. On one hand, she gets an academic scholarship and will continue to do what she loves at the collegiate level after she graduates from Neelyville High School. But she’ll be cheering with a different group of people for the first time...
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Charleston's all-time leading rusher signs to SEMO (12/20/18)Charleston's Q'Nairies Anderson signed his National Letter of Intent to continue his academic and football career at Southeast Missouri State University on Wednesday, at the Clara Drinkwater-Newman Auditorium, in Charleston, Mo.
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SIGNING: Kelly's Lilly Jones signs National Letter of Intent to Fontbonne (12/19/18)BENTON, Mo. — After a strong four-year career on the diamond, Kelly senior Lilly Jones signed her National Letter of Intent to continue playing softball at Fontbonne University on Monday, at Kelly High School, in Benton, Mo. Jones was a two-time All-State infielder for the Lady Hawks — earning that accolade after her junior and senior campaigns...
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Nate Self signs to the University of Tennessee-Martin (11/14/18)Sikeston's Nate Self signs his letter of intent to play baseball at the University of Tennessee-Martin, on Wednesday, at the Sikeston Field House in Sikeston, Mo. Pictured are head coach Brett Kolons, assistant coach Josh Hopkins, and members of Self's family...
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Sikeston's Ashton Jordan signs to Webster University (11/14/18)Sikeston's Ashton Jordan signs her letter of intent to throw javelin at Webster University in Webster Groves, Missouri. Jordan, a senior, threw for the school record, 1.03-11, last season.
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Kelly softball's Lilly Jones earns All-State honors for second straight season (11/12/18)Earning All-State honors for the second straight season, Kelly’s Lilly Jones ended her career with the Lady Hawks on a high note. “I was very happy,” said Kelly head coach Melanie Heuring on Jones’ honor. “She made it last year as a junior as well, as a junior, and I know she has worked even harder this year. She ended up with over a .600 batting average, and she had a hit in every single game, so she worked hard, and that was one of her goals — to make All-State.”...
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Three Chaffee Red Devils sign to Three Rivers for softball (11/7/18)CHAFFEE, Mo. — Three Chaffee softball players signed on the dotted line to continue their athletic and academic careers at Twin Rivers Community College in the fall of 2018. Sydney Walker, Madeline Hendrix, and Bridgette Swinford signed their letters of intent at Chaffee High School, on Tuesday...
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MSHSAA changes class, district alignment process (8/14/18)No longer will Missouri high schools have to wait to see an enrollment spike or drop take effect. Beginning this year, the Missouri State High School Activities Association will release new class and district assignments annually. The goal is to make sure schools of similar size are competing against one another, accounting for sudden, drastic shifts in student enrollment...
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Sikeston's Nate Self commits to play college baseball at Tennessee-Martin (8/7/18)SIKESTON — Sikeston junior infielder Nate Self committed to play collegiate baseball at the University of Tennessee-Martin on Monday, Aug. 6. In his junior campaign for the Bulldogs, Self led the team in batting average, at .432, runs, with 36, hits, with 38, doubles, with nine and home runs — with six...
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Southeast Missouri State football signee: Jesse Hosket (2/3/16)Jesse Hosket Previous School: East Central (Miss.) CC Position: Quarterback Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 220 pounds Hudl: Click here Twitter: Click here With its only midyear transfer, SEMO added depth at the quarterback position by bringing in Hosket. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound signal caller was highly efficient as a sophomore at East Central Community College in Decatur, Miss., where he completed 61.3 percent of his pass attempts and threw for 1,504 yards and 16 touchdowns to just two interceptions...
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Southeast Missouri State football signee: Corey Brown (2/3/16)Corey Brown Previous School: Northwest Mississippi CC Position: Defensive line Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 295 pounds Hudl: Click here Twitter: Click here The Redhawks bolstered their defensive line with a player that could make an immediate impact, as Brown comes to Cape Girardeau after two seasons at the junior college level...
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Southeast Missouri State football signee: Marlon Eugene (2/3/16)Marlon Eugene High School: Royal Palm Beach (Fla.) Position: Defensive back Height: 6-foot Weight: 195 pounds Hudl: Click here Twitter: Click here Eugene played three different positions in high school, but looks poised to fill a role in the defensive secondary once he arrives at Southeast Missouri State after signing Wednesday to join the program...
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Southeast Missouri State football signee: Camden Boyle (2/3/16)Camden Boyle High School: Lake Zurich (Ill.) Position: Long snapper Height: 6-foot Weight: 220 pounds Hudl: Click here Twitter: Click here It's not a position of glory, but someone has to play it, and Southeast Missouri State made sure it has the role of long snapper filled for at least the next four years when Boyle signed his National Letter of Intent on Wednesday...
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Southeast Missouri State football signee: Bydarrius Knighten (2/3/16)Bydarrius Knighten High School: Rosa Fort (Tunica, Miss.) Position: Defensive back Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 175 pounds Hudl: Click here Twitter: Click here Knighten became one of three recruits from Mississippi to join Tom Matukewicz's incoming group when he signed a National Letter of Intent on Wednesday...
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Southeast Missouri State football signee: Justin Swift (2/3/16)Name: Justin Swift High School: Trezevant (Memphis, Tenn.) Position: Linebacker Height: 6-foot Weight: 235 pounds Hudl: Click here Twitter: Click here Trezevant High School coach Teli White believes that Tom Matukewicz and the Southeast Missouri State coaching staff made a smart decision in bringing Justin Swift to Cape Girardeau...
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Southeast Missouri State football signee: Mike Brown (2/3/16)Name: Mike Brown High School: Armwood (Seffner, Fla.) Position: Center Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 300 pounds Southeast Missouri State only brought in one offensive lineman -- at least, only one it plans to play at the position -- on Wednesday, and that was Mike Brown...
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Southeast Missouri State football signee: Victor Alvarez (2/3/16)Name: Victor Alvarez High School: Oxbridge Academy (West Palm Beach, Fla.) Position: Linebacker Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 235 pounds Hudl: Click here Twitter: Click here Oxbridge Academy football coach Doug Socha thought that wide receiver Traionn Jones would likely be the player of his that ended up at Southeast Missouri State...