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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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Lady Royals edge East Carter to capture third in OFC tournament (4/24/24)The Twin Rivers Lady Royals fought tooth and nail against the East Carter Lady Redbirds to secure third place in this year’s OFC softball tournament. The Lady Royals jumped out front early, and though the game got close, they managed to ease past the Lady Redbirds 6-5 on Wednesday at Three Rivers College...
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Home Sweet Home: Mules, Lady Mules win first at own invitational (4/24/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules track and field team outscored the competition on Tuesday to place first in their annual Poplar Bluff Track and Field Invitational at Poplar Bluff Field. Out of 40 events through the day, the Lady Mules finished with an overall score of 219, and the Mules racked in 193 to land top honors...
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Raiders pick up walkoff victory over Rend Lake (4/24/24)The Three Rivers College baseball team ended the regular season in dramatic fashion as the Raiders earned an 11-10 walkoff win over the Rend Lake Warriors Tuesday at Roger Pattillo Field. Three Rivers (33-21) and the Warriors were tied at 10 going to the bottom of the ninth inning when Manny Alberto hit a two-out triple to rightfield on a full count. That set the table for Eli Marvin, whose potential inning-ending groundball was misplayed, allowing Alberto to come home with the game-winner...
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Mules JH blows past Caruthersville (4/24/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules Junior High School baseball team stays perfect after landing a 15-0 win over Caruthersville on Tuesday at First Baptist Church. Kameron Holland was the leading player who led the Mules to victory by collecting three hits at-bats. Holland doubled in the first inning, doubled in the second inning, and singled in the first inning...
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Tigers secure win over Doniphan (4/24/24)NEELYVILLE — After battling through a tough season, the Neelyville Tigers have something to smile about after landing an OFC matchup win. While the Lady Tigers competed for the softball OFC championship, the Tigers went head-to-head against the Doniphan Dons for a much-needed win at the Tigers’ den...
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Bearcats win tri-match (4/24/24)In adverse wind conditions, the Dexter Bearcats golf team shot 162 Tuesday to defeat Saxony Lutheran (189) and Kennett (246) at Hidden Trails Country Club. Bearcat Banks Nesselrodt shot 39 on the par 36 front nine to become a medalist. Bearcats contributing to the win: Nesselrodt (39), Ben Christian (40), Will Guethle (41), Tucker Temple (42), Alyisa Warren (44) and Carter Stone (44)...
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Dexter Bearcats tennis defeated by Cape Tigers on Senior Day (4/24/24)In high school tennis, the Cape Central Tigers defeated the Dexter Bearcats (4-5) on Senior Day. Before today’s Cape Central Tigers’ match, the Dexter bearcat boys’ tennis team celebrated seniors Ashton Dvorak and Rhyder Williams. Williams defeated Blayne Sterling (8-3) in his Senior Day singles match. Dvorak lost (6-8) to George Dean in his Senior Day singles match...
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Track & Field: Poplar Bluff Innovational 24' (4/24/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules track and field team outscored the competition on Tuesday to place first in their annual Poplar Bluff Track and Field Invitational at Poplar Bluff Field.
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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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Portageville outslugs East Prairie (4/23/24)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — It was a good old-fashioned shootout at Meatte Park on Monday, with Portageville edging East Prairie 9-7 in a display of offensive fireworks. While both teams showcased firepower, the Bulldogs (21-6) ultimately had enough in the tank to outlast the Eagles (11-9)...
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Sikeston upsets Chaffee for first win, splits doubleheader with South Iron (4/23/24)SIKESTON — Sikeston unleashed a long-awaited offensive onslaught, securing its first win of the season dominantly with a 14-2 victory over Class 2, No. 6 Chaffee on Friday, April 19. "Our offense finally came alive," said Sikeston's coach Wyatt Pratt. "We took great at-bats up and down the lineup."...
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East Prairie competes at Swing Pink Tournament after big win over Twin Rivers (4/23/24)EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — It was a weekend of highs and lows for East Prairie softball, featuring a hard-fought district win followed by a mixed showing at the Dexter Swing Pink Tournament. The Lady Eagles (8-11-1) kicked things off Friday with a thrilling 2-1 victory over the Twin Rivers Lady Royals (9-5) where strong defense and a clutch go-ahead double by Alison Miller propelled the team to victory...
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Knight, East Prairie top Twin Rivers (4/23/24)EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — In a battle of district rivals with playoff-seeding implications, East Prairie turned a pitcher's duel with Twin Rivers into a statement win. Owen Knight dazzled on the mound, backed by timely hitting, as the Eagles (11-9) took down a tough Royals (10-5) squad, 6-1, on Friday, April 19...
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Portal, not so much NIL, having major impact on juco hoops (4/23/24)There has been no shortage of stories published regarding the implementation of the new NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) philosophy within intercollegiate athletics over the past couple of seasons. However, recently-hired Gulf State Community College men’s basketball coach, and Advance native, Lane Below, said in his four years of coaching at the junior college level, the NIL isn’t a major issue.
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Greenwall hits for cycle as Mules roll to victory (4/23/24)In what turned out to be a blistering four innings, the Poplar Bluff Mules baseball team rolled to a 15-0 win Monday over the Park Hills Central Rebels as Kolby Greenwall hit for the cycle. With his first at-bat — in the first inning — Greenwall drove in three runs with a triple. ...
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Lady Raiders sweep East Central, on three-game winning streak (4/23/24)The Three Rivers College softball team finds itself on a three-game winning streak after winning two more games Monday at East Central. The Lady Raiders took Monday’s opener 6-1 and the nightcap 10-2 to improve to 30-20 on the season. TRC also split a doubleheader Saturday against Jefferson at J.D. Rains field, with the Vikings rallying to take Saturday’s opener 8-7 before the Lady Raiders won the nightcap 7-4...
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Baseball: East Prairie at Portageville (4/23/24)Photos from Portageville's 9-7 win over East Prairie at Meatte Park on Monday, April 22, 2024.
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Baseball: Twin Rivers at East Prairie (4/23/24)Photos from East Prairie's 6-1 win over Twin Rivers at H.A. Jones Memorial Park on Friday, April 19, 2024.
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Raiders tab alumnus, veteran coach Robert Kirby as next men's basketball coach (4/22/24)Three Rivers College tapped into one of the brightest moments in the college's history when it selected the next coach of the Raiders men's basketball team. TRC announced Monday it has hired Robert Kirby to be the fourth men's basketball coach in the program's history. He also is the first head men's basketball coach since 1970 who is not a member of the Bess family...
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Mule junior 'consistently' leading surging 'Bluff in a variety of ways (4/22/24)There may not be a more potent squad readying to compete in the SEMO Conference Baseball Tournament later this week than Poplar Bluff.
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East Carter Lady Redbirds edge Clearwater to open OFC Tournament (4/22/24)DONIPHAN - The time to determine the best softball team in their conference kicked off on Monday as the 2024 Ozark Foothills Conference Tournament was in full swing at the Doniphan Donettes Softball Field. With the Doniphan Donettes and reigning OFC champions having a bye in the opening round, six other teams within the conference went head-to-head for an opportunity to dethrone the champions...
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Lady Tigers handle Naylor in OFC kickoff (4/22/24)DONIPHAN – The Neelville Lady Tigers didn’t hold back in the first round of the OFC tournament as they downed their first opponent to advance to the semifinals. The Lady Tigers easily took down the Naylor Lady Eagles on Monday by securing a 15-0 win at the Donettes Softball Field...
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Raiders set pair of records in series split with Crowder (4/22/24)The Three Rivers College baseball team did more than split a four-game series with the powerful Crowder Roughriders over the weekend at Roger Pattillo Field — the Raiders also broke a pair of records in the process. First, Peyton Nelson picked up five hits in the weekend series up his career total to 143, breaking the TRC record for hits in a career — a record originally set in 1991...
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Courts for Cancer distributes $3,000 (4/22/24)DEXTER — Love did not mean zero Friday in Dexter Bearcat high school tennis. Instead, the Bearcat boys’ tennis team served love — $3,000 — to help battle cancer in Stoddard County. “I am super proud of my boys’ and girls’ tennis teams for keeping the spirit of giving alive,” said Kristi Boles, Bearcat head coach and Courts for Cancer founder...
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3 takeaways from SEMO’s spring football game (4/21/24)Fans of the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks got their first taste of football in 2024 on Saturday. The Rowdy Bowl Football Spring Game featured the Redhawks’ roster divided into two teams; Team Make My Cap (SEMO Black) coached by Cape Catfish president and director of baseball operations Glenn Campbell and Team Arnold Insurance (SEMO Red) coached by Marcus Harris...
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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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Mules, Bratcher shut down 'Cats for convincing W (4/20/24)DEXTER – With as strong of a high school baseball season as the Poplar Bluff squad is having this spring, the chances of Dexter knocking off the visiting Mules on Friday at East Park weren’t high, to begin with. The Mules (14-7) have enjoyed their most successful season since 2019 and six games into the SEMO Conference schedule, Poplar Bluff has yet to drop a league contest.
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Mules snag first at Poplar Bluff Golf Invitational (4/19/24)The atmosphere at Westwood Hills Country Club looked slightly different on Friday as many schools stepped onto the greens to put their golf skills to the test at this year’s Poplar Bluff Golf Invitational. The Poplar Bluff Mules boys golf team has been on a tear this spring by landing many wins throughout the season, and they aimed to keep it going with another golf invitational win. ...
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DAR Prep Roundup: Donettes hold on to streak in doubleheader (4/19/24)GREENVILLE — The Doniphan Donettes softball team had to pull double duty on Thursday as they faced off against the Greenville Lady Bears and the Neelyville Lady Tigers in a makeup game from earlier this year. The Donettes kicked off the doubleheader against the Lady Tigers. ...
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Poplar Bluff BB at Dexter (4/19/24)DEXTER - Poplar Bluff got past Dexter in SEMO Conference varsity baseball action on Friday at East Park in Dexter.
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Lady Raiders split pair with Crowder (4/19/24)The Three Rivers College softball team got a strong pitching performance from Emma Crabb to power the Lady Raiders to a 6-1 win the first game of Thursday’s doubleheader with the Crowder Roughriders at J.D. Rains Field. It was a different story in the nightcap, as the Roughriders rallied for a 6-5 win to salvage a split...
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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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Mules keep rolling with win at Notre Dame Golf Invitational (4/18/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules golf team continues to thrive on the greens throughout the season as they pick up another tournament. The Mules took a trip over to Cape Girardeau, where they competed against 13 other teams in this year’s Notre Dame Golf Invitational at Dalhousie Golf Club. ...
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Kennett hires Twin Rivers' McBroom as new boys basketball coach, AD (4/18/24)The Kennett Indians have found their next boys basketball coach and athletic director. Kennett High School has hired longtime Twin Rivers coach and high school principal Seth McBroom to succeed veteran coach and AD Jim Vaughan, who is retiring after 18 years at KHS...
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Advance native, TRC alum Lane Below named head coach at Gulf Coast State (4/18/24)PANAMA CITY, Fla. — Ten years ago, Lane Below was named the Southeast Missourian Player of the Year in boys basketball and helped the Advance Hornets make it to the Class 2 quarterfinals. Wednesday, Below got his first head coaching job in the college ranks when he was named the coach at Gulf Coast State College in Panama City...
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Saxony Lutheran spoils senior night for Lady Mules (4/18/24)It was an emotional night for the seniors of the Poplar Bluff Lady Mules soccer team. The Lady Mules hosted Saxony Lutheran on Wednesday at Poplar Bluff High School for senior night. Despite their best efforts to make up the ground in the first half, the Lady Mules fell short in the final minutes to the Saxony Lutheran Lady Crusaders 3-2...
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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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Grand slam lifts Bernie past Dexter for SCAA title (4/18/24)
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Raiders get sweep, Smith gets win No. 100 (4/17/24)MILLINGTON, Tenn. — The Three Rivers College baseball team stopped a four-game losing streak Tuesday by sweeping a doubleheader from the Southwest Tennessee Saluqis, taking the opener 5-0 and the nightcap 7-4. The Raiders pick up wins No. 29 and 30 on the season and are 30-19 with one week left in the regular season. More than that, head coach Tyler Smith earns career win No. 100...
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Xtreme Gymnastics team place in District Championships (4/17/24)One thing coach Jessie Walker-Luce is passionate about is showcasing the talents of the local gymnastics team. The Xtreme Gymnastics program hosted the 2024 Ozark AAU District Championships in Poplar Bluff at the Black River Coliseum on Saturday and Sunday for an opportunity to head to the national tournament...
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Mules optimistic despite recent stretch (4/17/24)We’re midway through the spring season, and a newfound energy surrounds the Poplar Bluff Mules baseball team. The Mules have gotten off to one of the best starts in recent years with their elite play from the plate. Despite going 3-2 in their last few matchups, they’ve already surpassed the number of wins from the past few seasons...
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Portageville softball wins Malden Invitational on Smith’s walk-off home run (4/16/24)MALDEN, Mo. — Portageville emerged victorious at the Malden Invitational Tournament this past weekend, showcasing potent offense and resilient pitching. The Lady Bulldogs (13-6) strung together a series of impressive wins, culminating in a dramatic walk-off championship victory...
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Portageville baseball falls in championship, claims silver at Malden Invitational (4/16/24)MALDEN, Mo. — Portageville racked up multiple run-rule victories before a hard-fought loss in the finale of the Malden Invitational Tournament this past weekend. “We obviously didn’t have the finish we wanted, but overall we had a great weekend,” said Portageville coach Tyler Trover. “Scott City is a very good baseball team. They are in the midst of an incredible season and are a well-deserving champion...
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Sikeston posts record-breaking victory, wins key district match (4/16/24)FARMINGTON, Mo. — Sikeston’s girls’ soccer team had a rollercoaster weekend, showcasing both impressive highs and challenging setbacks at the Fralish Cup in Carbondale, Illinois. The Lady Bulldogs (6-6) kicked things off with a record-breaking 9-0 victory over Illinois Valley Central (0-10-1) on Friday, April 12...
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Valle Catholic remains undefeated with 10-0 win at Kelly (4/16/24)BENTON, Mo. — Valle Catholic continued its unbeaten streak with a 10-0 win at Kelly on Monday, April 18. The Class 3, No. 3 Warriors (18-0) extended their impressive run, but the Hawks (7-8) showed resilience despite the loss. “You have to tip your hat to the Valle Catholic program,” said Kelly coach Josh Hopkins. “That’s a class act program, they do everything well and are very business-like. From the first pitch, you could tell that those guys came here to take care of business...
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Donettes roll past Naylor (4/16/24)DONIPHAN — In the big inning, the Doniphan Donettes softball team stepped on the gas and refused to let up. The Donettes put another one in the win column after getting on the board with 12 runs in the third inning as they took a 15-0 win over Naylor...
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DAR Prep Roundup: Mules tame Cape Central on tennis court (4/16/24)The wins continue to pour in for the Poplar Bluff Mules tennis team as they secure another home win over the Cape Central Tigers 9-0, while the junior varsity won 2-1. The Mules improved to 6-0 in team play and have yet to take a loss outside of invitational tournaments...
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Baseball: Valle Catholic at Kelly (4/16/24)Photos from Valle Catholic's 10-0 win at Kelly on Monday, April 15, 2024.
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Raiders, Lady Raiders have pair of rough Saturdays on diamond (4/16/24)The Three Rivers College baseball team ran into a buzzsaw over the weekend as it wrapped up a four-game home-and-home series with the Jefferson College Vikings. After dropping a pair of games at Jeffco on Friday, the Raiders hosted Jefferson Saturday and had similar results, losing the opener 8-2 and the nightcap 24-4...
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COLUMN: Prioritizing local recruitment pointless after Jadis Jones picks Lindenwood over SEMO (4/15/24)There was a column on Semoball not too long ago stressing the importance of corralling the area’s top talent to bring the Southeast Missouri State men’s basketball team back to conference contention. Redhawks head coach Brad Korn tried to recruit Cam Williams when he was a star senior at Cape Central last year. He chose to go the junior college route and now has Division I options in conferences rated much higher than the Ohio Valley Conference...
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‘A big time player' — Jackson named second-team all-American for Lady Raiders (4/13/24)Believe it or not, Three Rivers College sophomore guard Da’Kariya “Lia” Jackson said she was shocked when she found out earlier this week she had been named a second-team NJCAA all-American for her efforts on the court this season. Not that she wasn’t happy to be honored...
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Spain, big innings push Mules past Cape Central (4/13/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules baseball team used strong pitching and a pair of big innings at the plate to roll to a 10-1 win Friday over the Cape Central Tigers in a SEMO Conference contest at Strenfel Field. First of all, the Mules (12-5) got a strong pitching performance from starter Noah Spain. The hurler started and pitched six innings, allowing five hits and one run while striking out six and walking none. Dylan Hall tossed a hitless, scoreless seventh inning to secure the win...
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East Carter falls to Van Buren in district matchup (4/12/24)ELLSINORE — The East Carter Redbirds looked to pick up their third straight win, but they would have their hands full against some stiff competition who was looking to do the same. The Redbirds took on an eager Van Buren team on Thursday in a district matchup at East Carter baseball field. ...
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Hester is motivated more than ever for the Royals (4/12/24)BROSELEY — Junior Luke Hester wants to step up and make up the ground for the Twin Rivers Royals as the spring baseball season continues to heat up. The Royals blasted onto the scene this season by winning seven straight games to set the tone as they set their sights on competing for a district championship run. The squad currently has an 8-3 record after falling to Portageville in their last matchup but will look to get back on the winning side against Risco...
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Tennis: SEMO Conference Tournament (4/12/24)
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Barks signs with Central Missouri (4/12/24)Poplar Bluff High School boys golf coach Tyler Davis knew Lawson Barks even before Davis took the reins of the program this spring. “We both worked at Westwood Hills Country Club,” Davis said. “Working with Lawson was enjoyable. He was a hard worker, dedicated to the job, and overall a pleasure to work with...
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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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Gutierrez nets hat trick, lifts Cape Central over Sikeston (4/11/24)SIKESTON — Cape Central secured a decisive 4-0 victory over Sikeston in a SEMO Conference clash at Bill Lawson Memorial Field on Tuesday, April 9. The match began as a back-and-forth affair, but the Lady Tigers (4-3-0) intensity ramped up as the game progressed, ultimately overwhelming the Lady Bulldogs’ (4-5-0) defense...
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Soccer: Cape Central at Sikeston (4/11/24)Photos from Cape Central's 4-0 win over Sikeston at Bill Lawson Memorial Field on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
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Lady Mules secure home win over Kelly (4/10/24)The Poplar Bluff Lady Mules landed their second straight win of the season with some aggressive play on the soccer field. The Lady Mules wouldn’t be denied against the Kelly Lady Hawks as they constantly took shots toward the goalkeeper to secure an 8-0 victory. The Lady Mules improved to 3-4 on the season. Due to the weather conditions, the senior night festivities were canceled, but the Lady Mules still played with an extra boost...
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Mules land SEMO Conference win over Notre Dame (4/10/24)CAPE GIRARDEAU — The Poplar Bluff Mules stay perfect in SEMO conference play as they picked up a win on the road Tuesday. The Mules faced off against the Notre Dame Bulldogs, and after a surge with nine runs in the fifth inning, they defeated the Bulldogs 11-1. The Mules improved to 11-5 on the season and remain undefeated in the SEMO conference...
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Raiders bounce back, sweep Moberly Area (4/10/24)MOBERLY — The Three Rivers College baseball team bounced back from a weekend sweep at Mineral Area by taking a pair of games Tuesday from the Moberly Area Greyhounds. The Raiders won the opener 3-1 and the nightcap 18-9. In the opener, TRC overcame an early 1-0 deficit, tying the game in the top of the second inning, taking the lead in the top of the fifth and adding an insurance run in the top of the seventh...
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Tigers shut out South Pemiscot (4/10/24)NEELYVILLE — The Neelyville Tigers shut out the South Pemiscot Bulldogs 3-0 in baseball Tuesday night on a combined no-hitter. Tiger starter Zak Cowley went five innings without giving up a hit, with reliever Hixon Layton earning the save with two more innings of no-hit baseball...
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Brian Bess announces retirement as Raiders' coach, AD (4/9/24)For the first time since 1969, there will not be a Bess coaching on the bench next season for the Three Rivers College men's basketball team. TRC men's basketball coach and athletic director Brian Bess announced his retirement Tuesday after 31 seasons with the program, including the last four as the Raiders' head men's basketball coach...
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Solar Sprint kicks off eclipse activities (4/9/24)The Solar Sprint 5K helped kick off Monday’s Eclipse Day activities, with racers taking off from Broadway and Vine streets at 8:30 a.m. The race wound through the hills and brick streets of Downtown Poplar Bluff. The overall winner was David Mincemeyer, with a time of 17 minutes, 8 seconds...
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Pitching fuels Lady Raiders’ three wins (4/9/24)The Three Rivers College softball team won three of its four games this weekend and improved to 24-16 on the season, thanks in part to a rally and some strong pitching. The Lady Raiders swept a doubleheader Saturday with State Fair at J.D. Rains Field, taking the opener 7-4 and the nightcap 6-3, before splitting a twin bill at St. Charles on Sunday. TRC dropped the opener 3-1, but won the second game 1-0...
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Wolf Creek Trail Run a success once again (4/9/24)For the first 10 years of its existence, the Wolf Creek Trail Run was held the day before Easter. But with an historic solar eclipse slated for the weekend after Easter this year, the event’s organizers decided to capitalize on it and hold it a week later than usual...
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Battlehawks dethroned XFL champs, set attendance records in UFL home opener (4/7/24)St. Louis Battlehawks head coach Anthony Becht asked all week for 40,000 fans to pack the “Battledome” for the UFL home opener. And he got it. The Battlehawks established a new modern spring football attendance record on Saturday, April 6, as they defeated the XFL champion Arlington Renegades 27-24 in front of 40,317 fans. The previous mark of 38,310 was set in last year’s home opener against Renegades on March 12, 2023...
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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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Lady Royals rally to defeat Caruthersville (4/6/24)BROSELEY — The Twin Rivers Lady Royals bounced back with a late rally to land a win on their home turf. Despite trailing 10-2 in the fifth inning, the Lady Royals caught a boost midway through to secure a 14-12 victory over Caruthersville on Friday at Twin Rivers High School. Though the Lady Royals got off to a slow start, collecting 19 hits to Caruthersville’s seven was the difference-maker...
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Royals off to strong start despite injuries (4/6/24)BROSELEY — Twin Rivers skipper Chris Newman has been at the helm of the Royals for six years now. And his Royals have shot out of the gate, cruising to a 7-2 record this spring. The team, though, dropped two in a row recently as they fell 5-0 at Scott City on Monday, then fell 9-1 to East Carter the next day...
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Is the best yet to come? Lady Raiders look to build on trip to elite eight (4/6/24)With so many new faces on the roster at the beginning of the season, the Three Rivers College women’s basketball team did not quite know what to expect in terms of how the Lady Raiders would do when it was all said and done. They need not have worried. Three Rivers finished the season 29-5, made its fourth trip in a row to the national tournament and reached the round of eight at nationals for just the third time in school history...
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Southeast Missourian Track roundup: Perryville, Sikeston showcase area's best (4/5/24)Sikeston Twilight Invitational Bell City freshman Mollie Mannon won the long jump with a mark of 5.68-meters, which met the MileSplit US First Team standard. Malden’s Angela Dobbins won the high jump (1.68m) and placed 2nd in the long jump (5.52m), both marks met the MileSplit US Second Team standard...
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Mules tennis set tone for season; Extend streak to 5-0 (4/5/24)After winning some early key matches this season, the Poplar Bluff Mules tennis team has established the standard for how they will compete and intends to continue playing well all year long. The Mules have seen some early success with a 4-0 team record to start the year and recently won first place in this year’s Courts for Cancer Tournament. ...
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Raiders split pair with Mineral Area (4/5/24)The Three Rivers College baseball team used a very, very big inning to pull out a win against the Mineral Area College Cardinals in the first game of Thursday’s doubleheader at Roger Pattillo Field. The Raiders scored 10 runs in the bottom of the fifth inning — all with two out — to erase a two-run deficit and ultimately pull out an 11-6 win over MAC in Thursday’s opener...
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GCT defeats Mules to end winning streak (4/5/24)PARAGOULD, Ark. — The Poplar Bluff Mules baseball team saw its eight-game winning streak come to an end Thursday when the Mules lost 9-5 to the Greene County Tech Eagles in an interstate clash of two of the better teams in their respective states. Marcus Tabanera’s two-out double to center in the top of the third inning scored Noah Spain and briefly gave the Mules (9-3) a 2-1 lead, but it was the last lead they would hold Thursday...
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Mules snag first at Farmington Golf Invitational (4/5/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules golf team continues to click on all cylinders by snagging another golf invitational championship. The Mules went up against five other teams at the Farmington Golf Invitational on Wednesday and walked away with first place. Freshman golfer Chaz Love tied for second with a 77. The Mules will look to keep their winning streak going when they compete in the Laker Invitational at Lake Valley next Wednesday...
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‘Swing into Spring with Curtis Granderson’ event to be held in Cape Girardeau (4/4/24)Three-time MLB All-Star and member of the 2025 Hall of Fame Ballot, Curtis Granderson is returning to Cape Girardeau for ‘Swing into Spring with Curtis Granderson’ on Saturday, April 27, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Cape Girardeau SportsPlex. The event, hosted by People Organized to Revitalize Community Healing (PORCH) and the Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation Department, will feature a night of stories and autographs with the former major leaguer...
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James Naile off to a strong start in KBO (4/4/24)Former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher James Naile has arrived in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) with a bang, delivering two stellar performances for the KIA Tigers. In his March 27 debut against the Lotte Giants, Naile held opponents scoreless for six innings. He allowed just five hits while striking out seven and walking none, showcasing impressive control and an ability to limit baserunners. The Tigers capitalized on his efficiency, cruising to an 8-2 victory...
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Portageville topples state-ranked Gosnell (4/4/24)Portageville continued its gauntlet of a schedule, defeating Arkansas powerhouse Gosnell in a 19-6 border battle on Tuesday, April 2. The victory marked the tenth state-ranked opponent the Bulldogs (11-4) have faced in just 15 games, a testament to their early-season challenges...
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Battlehawks LB Harvey, Rose thrive in continuity (4/4/24)Even on a new and improved St. Louis Battlehawks defense, the main standout from the opening week of the UFL season is someone who has been there from the beginning. Linebacker Willie Harvey totaled seven tackles, including five solo, to lead the defense in the Battlehawks 18-16 road loss against the Michigan Panthers on Saturday, March 30, in Detroit...
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Sikeston downs DeSoto in windy match (4/4/24)SIKESTON — The ball wasn't just passed or kicked; it was launched, swerved, and dipped at the whim of the wind. Yet, Sikeston navigated the aerial chaos, defeating DeSoto 4-1 at Bill Lawson Memorial Field on Tuesday, April 2. “It makes everything tougher,” said Sikeston coach Gabe Dement. “I don’t care if you’re a professional or a high school player. It’s hard to control the ball when the wind is blowing 20 to 30 miles per hour.”...
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Never Give Up: Wilson perseveres; signs with Missouri Valley (4/3/24)This Poplar Bluff athlete persevered despite suffering multiple injuries throughout high school to fulfill her dream of playing collegiate basketball. Getting the opportunity to play basketball at the next level is something senior guard Abby Wilson doesn’t take lightly, as she has found the road to her next journey...
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Lady Tigers ‘eye’ conference title (4/3/24)NEELYVILLE — After claiming second in the Class 2 District 1 championship during the fall season, the Neelyville Lady Tigers softball team is laser-focused on being the best in their conference. The spring season has officially gotten underway, and the Lady Tigers have gotten a few wins under their belt, with a record of 4-1 to start the season. Head coach Daniel Sexton said their game plan for this season is to win and to carry over the Lady Tigers’ solid play from the fall...
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Soccer: DeSoto at Sikeston (4/3/24)Photos from Sikeston's 4-1 win over DeSoto at Bill Lawson Memorial Field at the Sports Complex on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.
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SEMO Football spring practice: Week 3 (4/3/24)
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NMCC ends drought with decisive win over Sikeston (4/2/24)SIKESTON — Brady Swims was a two-way force for New Madrid County Central, earning the win on the mound and helping spark the offense in an 11-3 win over Sikeston at VFW Stadium on Monday, April 1. Swims tossed 6.2 strong innings, striking out 11 while allowing just two earned runs on four hits, and added a home run to propel the Eagles (1-5) to their first victory of the season, while the Bulldogs (0-7) winless...
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Campbell gets to Bloomfield ace late in rout of 'Cats (4/2/24)The common theme for the Bloomfield High School softball squad this spring has been that the Wildcats will compete, and that sophomore Kendall Phillips will work on the mound.
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Lady Mules lose tough battle (4/2/24)In what became a tale of two halves, Carbondale struck first, and struck once — but in the end, that was all the visiting Terriers needed. Despite the multiple attempts, the Poplar Bluff Lady Mules couldn’t quite get the goal they were fighting for, and Carbondale was able to walk away with the 1-0 victory Monday at Mules Stadium...
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Dohleman leaves legacy at East Carter (4/2/24)ELLSINORE — The East Carter Lady Redbirds basketball program is in better hands thanks to senior Breanna Dohleman. Dohleman was tabbed the Class 2 District 2 Player of the Year as well as making the Class 2 all-state team. While those accolades address the on-court talent, it’s the intangibles the baller brought to the program that have truly resonated with her coach and counterparts...
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Mules relish time in Alabama (4/2/24)For skipper John David Pattillo and his Poplar Bluff Mules baseball players, their week in Alabama was one of a prosperous nature. The Mules compiled a 4-0 record, but it was the manner in which those victories came that has the team feeling well about this season...
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Baseball: NMCC at Sikeston (4/2/24)Photos from New Madrid County Central's 11-3 win over Sikeston VFW Stadium on Monday, April 1, 2024.
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Mules take down Ellington; Sports Roundup (4/1/24)ELLINGTON — After finishing in third place with a 4-0 record at the Gulf Coast Classic, the Poplar Bluff Mules picked up right where they left off by connecting with multiple hits. The Mules hit the road on Monday and won big over the Ellington Whippets 11-1. The Mules got on the board first with a double by Kolby Greenwall at the top of the first. Poplar Bluff added another run in the second, where Greenwall connected once again with a single to take a 2-0 lead...