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Missourian Diamond Roundup, Apr. 19: Scott City squeaks by Meadow Heights (4/20/24)It was a fun Friday in Southeast Missouri as some power matchups resulted in some crazy results, including two of the top baseball teams in the area dueling. Scott City and Meadow Heights met on the Rams' home turf, and the hosts narrowly outdid the Panthers in a shutout effort to keep that big streak alive...
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Oran makes Notre Dame pay for mistakes in 8-3 win (4/19/24)The ability to pounce on mistakes made the difference on Friday as the Oran Eagles downed the Notre Dame Bulldogs 8-3. “It was like a battle the entire game,” Oran coach Joe Bickings said. “We just grinded out at-bats and we grinded out in the field. I always tell them that pitching, defense and timely hitting wins games.”...
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Missourian Diamond Roundup, Apr. 18: Advance softball ekes by Woodland (4/19/24)For the third consecutive day, play in Southeast Missouri was shortened due to weather concerns, but don't tell the Stoddard County Athletic Association teams that. Advance and Woodland softball got into one of the tightest battles of the season, and despite the Hornets winning tight, Woodland made a big statement on Thursday...
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From Blue Jay to Bulldog: Luke Nichols thrives in LA Tech rotation (4/19/24)
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Track & Field: Kelly meet (4/19/24)
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Baseball: Oran at Notre Dame (4/19/24)
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Missourian Diamond Roundup, Apr. 17: Advance hounds Dexter in SCAA softball opener (4/18/24)Another slower day in Southeast Missouri with the after-effects of weather kept the scoreboard fairly light, but there was still ample to talk about. Starting with Advance softball, the Hornets made a big statement against a sizeable foe in Dexter in Wednesday's big SCAA-opening win...
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Rylan Mills’ walk-off grand slam seals Senior Night win for Oran (4/18/24)ORAN, Mo. — Oran’s Senior Night fireworks came late, but they were worth the wait as Rylan Mills crushed a walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the fifth inning, blasting the Eagles (8-4) to a 10-0 run-rule win over the Advance Hornets (2-11) on Wednesday, April 17...
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Oran turns Senior Night in slugfest, routs Charleston (4/18/24)ORAN, Mo. — The hits, the runs, the cheers – it all came together for Oran on Wednesday, April 17. It was a night of celebration and a hint of bittersweetness as the Lady Eagles (7-2) celebrated Senior Night with a 16-1 win over the Charleston Blue Jays (1-9) at Oran High School...
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Baseball: Advance at Oran (4/18/24)Photos from Oran's 10-0 win over Advance on Senior Night at Oran High School on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
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Softball: Charleston at Oran (4/18/24)Photos from Oran's 16-1 win over Charleston on Senior Night on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
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Baseball: Cape Central vs. New Madrid County Central (4/18/24)
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Missourian Diamond Roundup, Apr. 16: Oran blasts Saxony in statement win (4/17/24)Lots of teams couldn't take the field on Tuesday with the rainy Southeast Missouri weather, but the few that did had some big games and crazy results to go with them. For Oran baseball, it was a perfect day to put local teams on notice as the Eagles went into Saxony Lutheran's house and took the reins...
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COLUMN: St. Louis is the center of the spring football universe (4/17/24)With half the UFL owned by FOX, the league is really nothing more than television product helping football starved fans to get through the weekend from March to June. After all, the USFL started playing all their games in one location and expanded in four locations. It’s also no wonder that three of those four hosting spots came with the merger...
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Missourian Diamond Roundup, Apr. 15: Oran baseball escapes Meadow Heights (4/16/24)Monday's warm weather brought a fun slate of baseball around the area, with one of the top area games coming in a showdown between small powers. Oran baseball's early scores were enough to hold off a late rally from Meadow Heights in a tight-knit battle on the Eagles' turf...
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After regular season OVC repeat, SEMO Tennis aims for tourney three-peat (4/16/24)The Southeast Missouri State women’s tennis team have won back-to-back Ohio Valley Conference championships and enter the OVC Tournament at the top seed with a bye on Saturday, April 20, in St. Louis. “It’s kind of a relief,” Redhawks coach Mary Beth Gunn said on the SEMO Scramble, hosted by Rusty Hendricks and Semoball’s Clay Herrell. “You work hard for this every day starting in August so it’s a relief when you have these goals and you’re able to accomplish what you set out to do.”...
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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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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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Missourian Diamond Roundup, Apr. 13-14: Meadow Heights dominant in Oak Ridge Invite (4/15/24)With another busy Saturday in the area, a couple of big tournaments came to a head including a high-flying finish from Meadow Heights in the Oak Ridge Invitational. The Panthers, blazing a trail this season, dominated the hosting Oak Ridge Bluejays from start to finish to go undefeated...
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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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Battlehawks move to first place in XFL Conference with road win at San Antonio (4/15/24)The St. Louis Battlehawks (2-1) to a share of first place in the XFL Conference with a 31-24 road win over the San Antonio Brahmas (2-1) 31-24 on Sunday, April 14, in San Antonio, Texas. “It’s big,” Battlehawks quarterback AJ McCarron said during his postgame press conference. “To be able to have back-to-back wins within the division is big. We’re a 64- or 65-yard field goal away from being 3-0.”...
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Missourian Diamond Roundup, Apr. 12: Scott City baseball, softball dominating in Malden (4/12/24)After a slower slate the day before, Friday action in the area ramped up for a packed day of local high school baseball and softball action. For Scott City diamond sports, it was a day to remember as baseball (17-1) and softball (9-4) went 4-0 in the opening day of their respective Malden Tournaments...
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Missourian Diamond Roundup, Apr. 11: Scott City staves off Kelly in thriller (4/12/24)Following a Wednesday downpour, it was a quiet Thursday in the area as just a handful of teams contended in a typically packed slate. For Scott City baseball (15-1), it became 11 wins in a row as the Rams eked out a walk-off 3-2 victory against the Kelly Hawks on Thursday night...
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Durant’s path to the Battlehawks ‘a fun journey’ (4/12/24)It took three seasons and three different versions of spring football, but Mataeo Durant made Battlehawks history. Prior to St. Louis’ 27-24 win over the Arlington Renegades this past weekend, the Battlehawks never had a 100-yard rushing game. Not during the pre-pandemic XFL 2.0, nor the Rock-solid XFL 3.0...
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Tennis: SEMO Conference Tournament (4/12/24)
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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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New Redhawks WR graduates from DII to FCS (4/10/24)For new Southeast Missouri State wide receiver Tate Crane, the transition from Division II Truman State to the FCS ranks is as similar to going from being an undergraduate student to graduate school. Which he just so happens to be doing at SEMO. The Iowa native will have one season of eligibility and will compete with returning wide receivers Jack Clinkenbeard and Dorian Anderson for key roles left by Ryan Flournoy and Damoriea Vick. ...
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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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Missourian Diamond Roundup, Apr. 9: Jackson clobbers Cape Central in rivalry rout (4/9/24)Despite a cloudy, overcast radar showing uncertainty for a packed Tuesday slate, local teams played on for a busy day in Southeast Missouri. Part of a historic rivalry series, Jackson (11-3) made it eight consecutive victories over Cape Central (3-13) with a dominant 11-0 victory in five innings on Tuesday...
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Edwards solid on mound, plate in South Pem split (4/9/24)The South Pemiscot High School softball squad saw its three-game win streak halted on Monday in a 17-8 loss to Caruthersville in Steele. However, that defeat didn’t diminish how strong of play that senior Abigail Edwards exhibited on the mound and at the plate in a pair of games that day.
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New Madrid SB continues hot stretch with dramatic W over Dexter (4/9/24)DEXTER – After winning just six of 26 varsity softball games through parts of three seasons, New Madrid County Central now seemingly can’t lose.
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Dexter BB prevails 2-0 over Sikeston in pitching duel (4/9/24)DEXTER – The offensive story this spring for the Dexter High School varsity baseball squad has been one of feast or famine.
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C2D1 Soccer: Saxony Lutheran vs. Sikeston (4/9/24)
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Baseball: Notre Dame vs. New Madrid (4/9/24)Notre Dame defeated New Madrid County Central 14-4 on Monday, April 8, at Notre Dame High School.
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Sikeston BB at Dexter (4/8/24)DEXTER - Dexter got past Sikeston in varsity baseball action on Monday at East Park in Dexter.
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New Madrid County Central SB at Dexter (4/8/24)DEXTER - New Madrid County Central got past Dexter in varsity softball action on Monday at East Park in Dexter.
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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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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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‘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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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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Walks, defense cost East Prairie chance at upset of tough Chaffee squad (4/2/24)In some regards, what veteran East Prairie High School baseball coach Gary Scott has asked of his pitchers was evident in Monday’s 4-1 loss to Class 2 No. 3-ranked Chaffee in East Prairie.
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'Tough road' continues for Dexter SB in 7-2 L to Oran (4/2/24)The growing pains will probably outnumber the strong plays made this spring by a very inexperienced Dexter High School softball squad. However, the positives are what first-year Bearcat coach Christina Jenkins is going to try and focus on. “I try to keep it positive,” Jenkins said recently. “A lot of these girls haven’t played since they were 12. So, we are starting at the bottom and teaching the fundamentals.”
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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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Redhawks look to SOAR in recruiting with NIL partnership (4/1/24)The current state of college recruiting and name, image, and likeness, are forever intertwined. And just because Southeast Missouri State is a mid-major and FCS Division I program, that does not mean the Redhawks can allow themselves to be left in the dust...
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Young New Madrid BB squad relying on Swims on mound, field, and plate (3/31/24)First-year New Madrid County Central High School baseball coach Jordan Kimball knows what he has to do to reverse the decade-plus streak of the Eagles not attaining a winning season.
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SEMO Track: Joey Haines Invite (3/31/24)Southeast Missouri track & field honored 22 graduating athletes during day three of the Joey Haines Invite on Saturday, March 30, in Cape Girardeau.
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SEMO softball drops road series to Southern Indiana (3/30/24)Following a successful weekend at home last weekend against Tennessee State, the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks hit the road to do battle with the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles. Ultimately, it was the Screaming Eagles taking the three-game set after the two clubs split the doubleheader on Friday...
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Stauss homers twice, Redhawks win rubber match over SIUE (3/30/24)A two-home run day by Ty Stauss led the way to a 13-3 win in the rubber match of the three-game series between the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks and the SIUE Cougars. With a sour taste in their mouth after blowing an eight-run lead the night before, the Redhawks bats came out with a purpose...
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Oran at Delta Baseball and Softball (3/30/24)Oran defeated Delta 22-0 in baseball and 20-1 in softball on Thursday, March 28, in Delta, Mo.
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Sikeston Bulldogs rack up postseason awards (3/29/24)SIKESTON – The awards for the 2023-24 season have been unveiled in the last couple of weeks and to no surprise the Sikeston Bulldogs have been well-represented on the postseason lists. The Bulldogs had two players selected for the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Class 5 all-state team in senior Dontrez Williams and junior P.J. Farmer...
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Missourian Diamond Roundup, Mar. 28: Woodland knocks off Bell City baseball (3/29/24)It was a busy Thursday across the Southeast Missourian newspaper coverage area, with one of the area's last undefeateds falling in perhaps the day's top game. Woodland baseball (2-3) knocked off Bell City (4-1) in a big local matchup, with the Cubs only mustering up one hit in the loss...
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Rams, Graff slow strong East Prairie start with 5-0 win (3/29/24)Coming off a 5-0 thumping to a very good Class 3 No. 4-ranked Scott City High School baseball squad, that one defeat doesn’t diminish the strong start that East Prairie High School has gotten off to this spring.
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COLUMN: The good, the bad and the ugly from Opening Day (3/29/24)After spending months in hibernation and the past month thawing out in jealousy watching our favorite baseball teams play preseason games under the sun in Arizona and Florida, baseball is finally back. Opening Day on Thursday, March 28, felt like an unofficial holiday, as it always does. When you win the first game, it feels like an omen for a successful future. The same goes for the opposite direction after a loss...
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Battlehawks put retooled pass rush to the test at Michigan (3/29/24)Two things needed to happen over the offseason for the St. Louis Battlehawks to come back with improved or sustained playoff prospects. They needed AJ McCarron to remain at quarterback and improve the defense.
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As Nathan Walker scraps, Blues show fight in win over Flames (3/29/24)The St. Louis Blues put out the Calgary Flames 5-3 on Thursday, March 28, in St. Louis. It was a game in which the player of the night neither looked for the net nor stood in front of it.
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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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Oran crushes Delta with run-rule win, Sikeston falls to 0-6 (3/29/24)Oran (4-2) soared to a 22-0 victory at Delta (1-6) on Thursday, March 28, ending the game early in five innings after inflicting the mercy rule. Parker Bryant's stellar pitching was a highlight, as he threw four hitless innings with 10 strikeouts to earn the win...
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Prep roundup: Dillinger’s gem powers Eagles past Clearwater (3/29/24)NAYLOR — The Naylor Eagles defeated the visiting Clearwater Tigers 7-4 on Thursday on the strength of a six-inning, 12-strikeout performance from starting pitcher Chase Dillinger. Dillinger gave up three runs on four hits with only one walk against the dozen strikeouts...
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Sims powers Sikeston past Kelly with another hat trick (3/28/24)SIKESTON — For the second time in a week, Kennedi Sims’ hat trick propelled Sikeston to a commanding victory over Kelly, this time in a 6-1 conquest at Bill Lawson Memorial Field at the Sports Complex on Wednesday, March 27. Sims' scoring prowess is fueling the Lady Bulldogs’ (3-3) resurgence after the team won only four games last year. With 14 goals through just six games, they've already surpassed last season's scoring output...
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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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Missourian Diamond Roundup, Mar. 27: Kelly baseball rallies back at Saxony (3/28/24)It was a busy Wednesday in the Southeast Missourian newspaper coverage area, specifically for Kelly as the Hawks baseball team knocked off Saxony Lutheran. The Hawks (2-3) ended a two-game skid with a big win over the streaking Crusaders (3-3) on Wednesday...
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Jackson wins meet at Fox Haven C.C., medalist Christian sets new school record (3/28/24)SIKESTON — Jackson claimed the team title with a score of 298, Dexter showcased its strength with a second-place finish at 308 and Notre Dame (350) and Sikeston (356) rounded out the field during a quad meet at Fox Haven Country Club on Wednesday, March 27...
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Sloppy start proves costly for Risco in 4-0 L to East Prairie (3/28/24)RISCO – Baseball is a game of fundamentals and when a team lacks those – even for a brief moment – it can prove costly.
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3 takeaways from Week 2 of SEMO Spring Practice (3/28/24)Spring practice continues for the Southeast Missouri State football team at Houck Field. The Redhawks had their first inter-squad scrimmage this past Saturday and are halfway past Week 2 of practices. The theme of the spring has been integrating the newcomers and sort out the competition for who will be in position to replace receiver Ryan Flournoy and running back Geno Hess by training camp...
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Golf: Sikeston, Jackson, Dexter and Notre Dame (3/28/24)Photos from Sikeston, Jackson, Dexter and Notre Dame at Fox Haven Country Club on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.
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Soccer: Kelly at Sikeston (3/28/24)Photos from Sikeston's 6-1 win over Kelly at Bill Lawson Memorial Field at the Sports Complex on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.
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Missourian Diamond Roundup, Mar. 26: Advance survives Scott City in softball showdown (3/27/24)A more normal Tuesday in the Southeast Missourian newspaper coverage area saw some fun headlines, with Cape Central baseball and Advance softball both making waves. The Advance softball team (5-0) is undefeated on the year, and tasked against Scott City (3-3), one of the top teams in the area, those Hornets didn't falter...
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Notre Dame soccer smashes Sikeston 8-0 (3/27/24)An offensive outburst led the Notre Dame Bulldogs to a 8-0 win over the Sikeston Bulldogs on Tuesday. Early on the Sikeston goal keeper was doing everything possible to keep the Bulldogs in the match as she stymied multiple prime scoring chances. “We had a game plan, we were just trying to stick to it,” Bulldogs coach Ryan Schweain said. “Sikeston’s goal keeper made some fantastic saves and we talked at halftime about just sticking with it.”...
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St. Louis Battlehawks begin UFL season in Michigan (3/27/24)A new season in a newly formed league begins for the St. Louis Battlehawks. The Battlehawks finalized their 50-man roster in time for the regular season to begin on Saturday, March 30 against the Michigan Panthers at 3 p.m. at Ford Field in Detroit. The game can be viewed on FOX...
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Oran no-hits Leopold in five innings (3/27/24)The Oran Eagles used two pitches to hold the Leopold Wildcats hitless through all five innings in a 10-0 victory on Tuesday, March 26, at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau. Carson Kern started the game for his first outing of the season and kept the Wildcats bats on ice with seven strikeouts in three innings. He missed the fall season after dealing with some arm issues and is slowly being brought up to a normal amount of innings as the season goes on...
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East Prairie BB at Risco (3/27/24)RISCO - East Prairie got past Risco 4-0 in varsity baseball action on Wednesday at Risco High School.
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Missourian Diamond Roundup, Mar. 25: Chaffee routs Kelly in ranked battle (3/26/24)A rainy Monday night in Southeast Missouri saw many games see postponements and cancellations, but we still had three games across the area come to a finish. Most notably, two state-ranked local powers butted heads as Chaffee (6-0) put away Kelly (1-3) with a huge fourth inning to stay undefeated on the year...
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COLUMN: Blues gain a point, lose ground entering season's final stretch (3/26/24)The St. Louis Blues gained a point but also fell a point back in the wild card chase after falling to the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1 in overtime on Monday, March 25, at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis. The Blues have 10 games left to make up a five-point deficit between them and either the Golden Knights and Los Angeles Kings, who are tied for both the third spot in the Pacific Division and the second wild card spot. With six home games left, the playoff atmosphere came early...
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NMCC's Kimball building his alma mater with energy, enthusiasm (3/26/24)NEW MADRID – The New Madrid County Central High School varsity baseball squad enters its game at Charleston today (4:30 p.m.) in search of its first win of the spring. However, despite the 0-4 Eagle mark, first-year coach Jordan Kimball sees signs that his team is developing.
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Baseball: Leopold vs. Oran at Capaha Field (3/26/24)Oran defeated Leopold 10-0 at Capaha Field on Tuesday, March 26.
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SEMO Football spring practice: Week 2 (3/26/24)
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Soccer: Sikeston at Notre Dame (3/26/24)
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Bernie BB has 'tough weekend,' but gets development out of it (3/25/24)For a little over a week, and through four games, the Bernie High School baseball squad had been cruising.
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Young Dexter shows growth in 11-5 W over New Madrid (3/25/24)NEW MADRID – Dexter High School baseball coach Steve Edwards is only in his second season with the Bearcat program, but he has coached at various levels for a long time, and he is knowledgeable enough to know potential on the diamond when he sees it.
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Baseball: Scott City vs. Sikeston (3/25/24)In what was originally scheduled to be the 2024 home opener at Scott City, the Rams battered the Bulldogs of Sikeston 9-1 on Saturday in Scott City.
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St. Louis City remains unbeaten after drawn out draw with DC (3/24/24)I have never seen so many people mad at a man named “Bono” since iPhone users received a free U2 album 10 years ago. Of the four St. Louis City (1-0-4) matches that ended in a draw so far this MLS season, Saturday’s 2-2 tie with DC United (1-1-3) at CITYPARK was the longest, lasting 105 minutes...
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Gloth’s home run highlights Scott City’s win over Sikeston (3/24/24)In what was originally scheduled to be the 2024 home opener at Scott City, the Rams battered the Bulldogs of Sikeston 9-1 on Saturday in Scott City. Jackson Gloth highlighted the offensive onslaught with a two-run home run in the second inning to take a 3-1 lead. Glory’s big hit came after Gavin Venable’s single tied the game at 1-1...
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SEMO Softball vs. Tennessee State (3/24/24)The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks defeated the Tennessee State Tigers 4-3 on Sunday.
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Dexter BB at New Madrid County Central (3/24/24)NEW MADRID - Dexter got past New Madrid County Central in varsity baseball action on Friday 11-5.
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Missourian Diamond Roundup, Mar. 23: Oran streaky in salty Saturday split (3/23/24)Some highs and some lows came out across the Southeast Missourian newspaper coverage area as Saturday baseball action unfolded through the morning and early afternoon. Oran baseball (2-2) split a pair on Saturday, taking a dominant win over St. Pius X after drawing 12 total walks but also taking a mercy-rule defeat to Valle Catholic...
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Missourian Diamond Roundup, Mar. 22: Devils, Cubs dominate to stay unbeaten (3/23/24)An action-packed Friday afternoon in the Southeast Missourian newspaper coverage area gave heed to a couple big headlines over the course of the day. Like this one: Delta baseball has finally grabbed it's first win of the year. The Bobcats (1-5) knocked off Charleston after a brutal start to the year, holding the Blue Jays to just two hits en route to a shutout victory on the road...