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CRYSTAL CITY, Mo. — In a dramatic semifinal clash in the MSHSAA Class 1, District 1 Tournament, Charleston faced a heart-wrenching 36-34 defeat at Crystal City on Friday, Nov. 15. The contest was a whirlwind of emotions, culminating in an overtime showdown that left the Blue Jays (7-4, 4-1 SEMO South) just shy of victory...

CHARLESTON, Mo. — In a game that started with a sleepy first half, Charleston awoke with a vengeance, unleashing a rapid-fire scoring spree to secure a 50-16 grilling of Chaffee in the Class 1, District 1 Quarterfinal at John H. Marshall Field on Friday, Nov. 8...

IRONTON, Mo. — Charleston’s Brown Logan has punched his ticket to the MSHSAA Class 2 State Meet, set to take place at Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia, Missouri on Saturday, Nov. 9. “It was a surreal feeling,” Logan said. “It took a second to set in that all the hard work over the last four years had finally paid off, but once it did I felt ecstatic.”...

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.

After a wicked twist of fate threatened to end his season, James Naile emerged from the shadows of uncertainty to lead the Kia Tigers to an unforgettable victory in the 2024 KBO Korean Series. The Charleston native faced a career-defining moment when a line drive struck him in the face during a game against the NC Dinos on Aug. ...

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.

CHARLESTON, Mo. — Bernard Betts was simply unstoppable in Charleston’s 32-14 win against Sikeston at John H. Marshall Field on Friday, Oct. 25. Betts finished the day with a ridiculous 238 rushing yards and four touchdowns on just 11 carries, eclipsing the 1,000 all-purpose yards mark for the season and propelling the Blue Jays (6-3, 4-1 SEMO South) to a dominant win over the Bulldogs (3-6, 0-4 SEMO North) in each squad’s regular-season finale...

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.

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'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.

It’s going to be a busy few days for the Charleston High School volleyball squad.

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.

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.

CHARLESTON, MO. — The remnants of Hurricane Helene brought a taste of the tropics to Missouri on Friday Night, as Charleston emerged victorious 34-12 over Portageville at John H. Marshall Field.  The game was played under challenging conditions, with heavy rain and wind gusts reaching 30 mph...

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...

The followers of Charleston High School football feel positive about the direction of this year’s squad as it enters week five of the season. The Bluejays (2-2, 1-1 SEMO Conference South) have already matched their 2023 number of victories (2-8 last season), and they are a mere field goal (after losing to Kelly 22-20 to start the year) from being 3-1.

CHARLESTON – It took a while for the Caruthersville High School football squad to look like itself in Friday’s test at Charleston High School. However, it didn’t take junior runner Sammy Bryant much time to make an impact. Bryant scored the first of his four touchdowns just 2:25 into the game and eventually the Class 2 No. 9-ranked Tigers (4-0) rolled to a comfortable 34-6 win.

CHARLESTON, Mo. — Richland picked up its first win of the season at Charleston on Thursday, Sep. 19. Despite the chips being down, the Lady Blue Jays (0-6) played with increased intensity and marked improvement as the match progressed. “I liked the girls’ effort in that third set,” said Charleston coach John Snider. ...

There may not be a more competitive coach in the Bootheel of Missouri than third-year Caruthersville High School football coach Dom Guglielmo. If there is, it just might be his counterpart tonight, Charleston High School football coach Justin Hutchings.

CHARLESTON – The volleyball programs at both Hayti and Charleston High Schools have struggled through the years. However, those who attended the match pitting the two at Charleston on Monday wouldn’t have realized that by the competition. In a thrilling, back-and-forth match, Hayti earned its first win of the season by rallying in the fifth set to claim the night 25-17, 26-28, 25-16, 19-25, 15-8.

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.

CHARLESTON, Mo. — Flexing its muscles in all aspects of the game, Charleston ran roughshod over Malden at John H. Marshall Field on Friday, Sep. 13.  The Blue Jays’ (2-1) balanced performance across all three phases of the game led to a lopsided 54-20 win over the Green Wave (0-3). ...

Olivia Rebstock clinches singles title at Kennett Invitational after a dramatic comeback, while Claire Bean and Handley McAtee dominate doubles.

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.

Kennett volleyball clinches second win of the season with a stellar serving performance, sweeping Charleston 3-0.

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.

Kennett-Holcomb remains undefeated at 5-0-1 after a decisive 9-0 victory over Charleston, featuring standout performances by doubles champs Claire Bean and Handley McAtee.

35 seconds left on the clock. Both teams have used their last timeout. The Charleston Blue Jays emerged from the offensive huddle with the ball on the Kelly 17 yard line down only two points. Neither team can kick so it’s touchdown or bust for the Blue Jays...

The Poplar Bluff Mules football team will face a stiff challenge when district play starts in November. The Missouri State High School Activities Association released district assignments for all fall sports except for cross country on Friday — and the Mules learned they will be joined in Class 5 District 1 by not only two-time defending district champion Cape Central, but also by defending Class 5 state champion Cardinal Ritter...

A shockwave rippled through the Kia Tigers’ clubhouse and their loyal fanbase back home in Charleston, Missouri, as news broke of ace pitcher James Naile’s season-ending injury. The right-hander, a hometown hero who’s been a cornerstone of the Tigers’ dominance this season, was struck in the face by a line drive during Saturday’s game against the NC Dinos. Naile left the field under his own power and underwent successful surgery on Sunday...