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A fraction of a second. That is the amount of improvement Cape Central senior Phineas Theall was looking to make in his season-long quest for a second straight state championship in the 100-yard butterfly. He secured the state title with a time of 48.99 in the MSHSAA Class 1 state swim championships on Saturday, Nov. 16, in St. Peters. It was 0.09 seconds slower than the time of his first title last year...

Here is a list of the area's statistical leaders in volleyball this season. The top 12 players in each category are listed. Kills: Angel Johnson, Clarkton, 533; Lilyan Landis, Scott City, 477; Katy St. John, Jackson, 467; Kate Nichols, Dexter, 466; Addison Carlton, Advance, 428; Reagan Howe, Oak Ridge, 421; Bailey Henry, Bernie, 410; Gloriaha Farmer, Portageville, 381; Piper Underwood, Cape Central, 369; Kate Rubel, St. ...

The 2024 MSHSAA Swimming and Diving Championships began on Thursday, Nov. 14, in St. Peters, starting with the Class 2 preliminary heats. Jackson competed as a team in the 200-yard medley relay and the 400-yard freestyle relay. Jackson senior Wade LaValle placed 19th in the 200-yard freestyle and finished 16th 500-yard freestyle to qualify for the finals on Friday...

Players from Caruthersville, Cape Central, Dexter and Farmington have been selected as finalists as the most outstanding football players in the SEMO Conference. Jermonte Alexander of Caruthersville, Jett Grams of Dexter and Zai’Aire Thomas of Cape Central are in the running to take home the Carr Trophy, given to the conference’s most outstanding player, while Nolan Alford of Dexter, Oscar Dominguez of Caruthersville and Kaesen McClain of Farmington are finalists for the Derland Moore Award as the top defensive players in the conference.. ...

FARMINGTON, Mo. — Sikeston kicked off its playoff campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Cape Central in the opening round of the MSHSAA Class 4, District 1 Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 2. The Bulldogs (14-6-1), led by multiple standout performances, capitalized on key moments to secure the victory over the Tigers (10-9-0)...

Poplar Bluff surges with a key win, setting the stage for a major clash between Caruthersville and East Prairie in the postseason. Discover who's climbing the Semoball Area Football Power Rankings.

Check out Missouri's latest high school football rankings as St. Vincent ups its lead on the top spot in Class 1 while Jackson makes a comeback. Discover the key movements ahead of the postseason.

Get ready for postseason high school football in Southeast Missouri as Jackson holds the top spot after a dominant win over Festus. Discover the final regular season top 10 rankings and key matchups.

Catch the final week of Southeast Missouri's football season with Jackson vs. Festus at "The Pit". Discover key matchups as teams vie for district spots and conference titles. Don't miss the action!

The Scott City Rams closed out the home slate of their regular season in grand fashion on Monday, Oct. 21, with a five-set victory over perennial state powerhouse Advance. "We couldn't have asked for a better regular season game closer," Scott City head coach Cindy Henry said. "It's always great to win on your home floor but it exceptionally feels good to beat Advance, a very strong, well-coached Advance, is always nice."...

St. Vincent dethrones Marionville in Missouri's Class 1 football rankings. With one week left in the regular season, find out which teams are climbing and who’s holding steady.

East Prairie dominates Charleston, climbing rankings as Poplar Bluff reclaims a spot. Jackson and St. Vincent hold top positions in Southeast Missouri's Week 9 football power rankings.

It was a great day to be a Jackson Indian at Thursday’s SEMO Conference cross country meet. The Indians and Lady Indians easily claimed both team titles in the annual culmination to the regular season at Ozark Ridge Golf Course in Poplar Bluff — but it was a pair of Notre Dame runners who won individual titles to take momentum into the postseason...

Get ready for an action-packed Week 8 in Southeast Missouri football with thrilling North-South matchups. From Kelly's St. Louis showdown to Scott City's rivalry clash, find out which games are must-watch.

We’re rapidly approaching the postseason, and many local teams are still receiving state recognition, with a few more on the cusp of getting votes. At the very top, once again, St. Vincent is receiving four first-place votes in Class 1 as the race against Marionville battles on...

Conference play winds down as local high school football teams jostle for top spots. Jackson reclaims No. 1, East Prairie climbs to a record high, and NMCC enters the top 10 in the Semoball rankings.

Cape Central dominated Farmington 54-14 with a stellar running night. Zai’Aire Thomas and KeyShawn Boyd each score four touchdowns, propelling the Tigers to a strong finish to conference play.

NFHS and MSHSAA have announced the 2023-24 Coach of the Year winners, recognizing outstanding coaching achievements across 21 sports in Missouri. Discover the top coaches who made the list.

Don't miss Week 7's thrilling Southeast Missouri high school football action as Scott City faces Charleston and Kelly takes on East Prairie. Discover which teams are poised for victory.

The newly renovated Cape Aquatic Center has been home to many meets, from Cape Rock to home meets hosted by Cape Central and Notre Dame this year. It is still the same pool Cape Central senior Phineas Theall has been swimming for his entire youth. For winning a state championship last year and the records he has broken, he will have his name and face on the walls well after his graduation...

Caruthersville storms back into Missouri's Class 2 rankings after a decisive win over Scott City. Discover the latest shifts in Southeast Missouri football's state stature as Week 7 approaches.

Cape Central's fall from grace shakes up the Week 7 football rankings as Jackson climbs, Caruthersville dominates, and St. Vincent claims the top spot for the first time this season.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Despite a series of impressive individual performances, Sikeston ultimately fell 6-3 at Cape Central on Wednesday, Oct. 2, underscoring the theme of parity and unexpected outcomes that defined the day. “I was hoping for a win, but the team still played well,” said Sikeston coach Lynn DeWitt. “It’s been a hard year, but they’re all improved and I’m proud of them all.”...

Explore the top high school football stat leaders in the Semoball area through Week 5. Discover standout performances in passing, rushing, receiving, and defense across 18 local teams.

Get ready for a thrilling Week 6 in Southeast Missouri high school football as Cape Central hosts Jackson in a pivotal rivalry game. Can Cape Central end an eight-year losing streak?

As legendary University of Alabama head football coach Bear Bryant once said, “offense sells tickets, but defense wins championships.” Cape Central football’s recipe for success so far this season is simple: pound the rock and play defense at a very high level. That formula has elevated the Tigers to a flawless 5-0 mark and the unanimous top spot in the latest Semoball rankings...

St. Vincent narrows the gap with Marionville in Missouri high school football rankings after a dominant 35-0 win over Hayti. Dexter maintains its No. 3 spot in Class 3 with a close victory against Southern Boone.

Charleston's upset blowout over Portageville headlines a wild Week 6 in Southeast Missouri high school football, marked by hurricane winds, rescheduled games, and standout performances across the Semoball area.

Statistical leaders from the Semoball coverage area through four games. Semoball.com covers 20 local high school football programs, 18 of which field varsity teams for the 2024 season. Schools included in these totals are Cape Central, Caruthersville, Chaffee, Charleston, Dexter, East Prairie, Hayti, Jackson, Kelly, Kennett, Malden, New Madrid County Central, Perryville, Poplar Bluff, Portageville, Scott City, Sikeston and St. Vincent...

Midseason football heats up in Southeast Missouri with Week 5's top matchups. Cape Central hosts St. Dominic for Homecoming, Jackson faces archrival Poplar Bluff, and St. Vincent battles Hayti. Don't miss the action.

Dexter surges forward in Class 3 after a dominant win and key losses by rivals. St. Vincent holds steady in Class 1, while Cape Central climbs to No. 7 in Class 5. Discover the latest Missouri high school football rankings.

Cape Central dominates, St. Vincent rises, and Scott City shakes up the standings. Discover how these top teams are positioning themselves for the season ahead.

The 101st game in the series between the Poplar Bluff football Mules and the Cape Central Tigers was all Tigers. Cape Central scored early and often as it won a lopsided 49-6 victory over the Mules on Friday night at Mules Stadium. Cape Central scored in less than two minutes of the opening kickoff, returning the kick to the Mules’ 36-yard line and scoring on a six-yard touchdown run from KeyShawn Boyd, who had three TDs in the first half...

Statistical leaders from the Southeast Missourian coverage area through three games. The Southeast Missourian covers seven local football teams: Cape Central, Chaffee, Jackson, Kelly, Perryville, Scott City and St. Vincent...

Southeast Missouri's Week 4 football action is packed with conference clashes and key matchups. Perryville and St. Vincent aim to extend their winning ways, while Cape Central and Jackson are favored in crucial games.

SIKESTON — Eight long years. Nearly a decade of frustration. That’s how long it had been since Sikeston tasted victory over Cape Central on the pitch, but that drought ended on Tuesday, Sep. 17 with a decisive 3-0 win at Bill Lawson Memorial Field...

SIKESTON — Cape Central stayed a step ahead of the curve in a 9-6 win over Sikeston at the Sports Complex on Tuesday, Sep. 17.  The Lady Tigers (3-10) ability to capitalize on momentum and contain the Lady Bulldogs’ (2-9) rallies proved to be the difference-maker. ...

NEW MADRID, Mo. — Cape Central bounced back from a recent loss with a straight-set win at New Madrid County Central on Wednesday, Sep. 11. The Lady Tigers (8-2) displayed a crisper performance and executed their plays more effectively, snapping the Lady Eagles (3-2) three-game winning streak...

Cape Central claims the top spot in Semoball's Week 4 football rankings after a dominant win over Sikeston. Jackson drops to No. 2 following a tough loss, while Dexter and St. Vincent round out the top four.

Senior quarterback Deklin Pittman has seen the highs and lows of Cape Central football throughout his high school playing career. As a freshman in 2021, he watched the Tigers go 2-7 and average just 10 points per game. Pittman was also around for moments of growth and success, playing amid Cape Central’s historic run that includes back-to-back District 1 titles and Class 5 state semifinal appearances...

Saturday's Cape Rock swim event was one of new records, new ways to honor a legacy, and, most importantly, a new venue. Cape Central swimming coach Dayna Powell was pleasantly caught by surprise when MSHSAA presented her with the 2023-24 Girls Swim & Dive MSHSAA Coach of the Year Award. Powell led the Lady Tigers to their first-ever Class 1 state championship after three previous years in the top four...

Statistical leaders from the Southeast Missourian coverage area through two games. The Southeast Missourian covers seven local football teams: Cape Central, Chaffee, Jackson, Kelly, Perryville, Scott City and St. Vincent...

Power matchups headline Week 3 as local schools gear up for conference play. Cape Central faces Sikeston, Jackson battles Edwardsville, and St. Vincent takes on Perryville in the Mayor’s Cup. Full projections inside.

St. Vincent and Scott City surge in Week 3 high school football rankings after impressive wins. Jackson and Cape Central hold top spots, but big shakeups loom with key matchups ahead. Check out the latest power rankings.

Statistical leaders from the Southeast Missourian coverage area through six games. The Southeast Missourian covers seven local football teams: Cape Central, Chaffee*, Jackson, Kelly, Perryville, Scott City and St. Vincent...

In each of the previous two girl’s tennis seasons, the Dexter High School varsity squad has won just five matches. That number is in jeopardy already this fall, as the Bearcats have opened their season with three consecutive victories for the first time in six seasons. Dexter began the year by beating Charleston 9-0 and followed that dominating win by topping Cape Central 6-3.

High school football heats up in Southeast Missouri with Week 2's marquee matchups. From Cape Central's expected dominance to the fierce Scott City vs. Kelly rivalry, see which teams are poised to impress.

The Poplar Bluff Lady Mules volleyball team went down to the last set in their season opener. In a matchup against the Cape Central Lady Tigers, it took five sets to decide a winner on Tuesday at Poplar Bluff Gymnasium. Despite the strong start, the Lady Mules would fall to the Lady Tigers 3-2...

In the first release of the Missouri Media Rankings, Southeast Missouri teams were well-represented, including one particular team that jumped into early contention. After a jaw-dropping 53-0 victory over Ste. Genevieve in the opener, St. Vincent becomes the third-ranked team in MSHSAA's Class 1 after a semifinal appearance a year ago...

In November, the last time Cape Central High School stepped on the football field, the Tiger faithful fell all but silent before the end. A Class 5 state semifinal playoff loss to Cardinal Ritter left the program with some unfinished business and a chip on their shoulder entering the next chapter...