East Prairie

When the stakes were highest for Kenyon College, it was a freshman from East Prairie — Peyton Hodges — who took the hill. Trusted to pitch in an elimination game in the North Coast Athletic Conference tournament, the former East Prairie standout delivered a composed, competitive performance that capped a first year filled with growth, resilience, and a seamless transition from the bullpen to the starting rotation...

Dexter High School football coach Chad Jamerson has been picking up nuggets of gridiron knowledge since he was a scrawny kid growing up on the athletic fields of East Prairie. That devotion to learning through the decades paid dividends this fall, as Jamerson led Dexter to its most successful season ever with the Bearcats finishing with an 11-1 record, dominating the SEMO Conference Central Division, and advancing to the MSHSAA Class 3 State Quarterfinals.

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — Scott City walked into East Prairie on Friday, Jan. 17, knowing what was at stake—the top spot in the Scott-Mississippi Conference—and left with a 59-52 victory that was as hard-earned as it was sweet. The Rams (11-2, 5-0 Scott-Mississippi) displayed mental toughness when the Eagles (10-3, 5-1 Scott-Mississippi) pushed for control in the second half, answering each challenge with methodical offensive sets and defensive discipline...

From wire-to-wire control against Kelly to punishing fast-break attacks over Scott County Central, East Prairie’s latest Scott-Mississippi Conference victories came with authority. The Eagles (10-2, 5-0 Scott-Mississippi Conference) won 73-55 over the Hawks (1-11, 0-4 Scott-Mississippi Conference) on Monday, maintaining control throughout the game despite a few uncharacteristic mistakes...

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — East Prairie got back on track with a dominant 79-46 victory over New Madrid County Central on Tuesday, Jan. 7. East Prairie (7-5) controlled the game from the start, executing its offensive game plan and getting easy transition buckets. Connor Marcum led the charge with a game-high 32 points, while Noah Johnson added 23 points in the win...

BLOOMFIELD, Mo. — Bernie and East Prairie left it all on the court Monday in an overtime classic that showcased everything great about the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament.  In a game that feature eight lead changes and countless highlights, the fourth-seeded Mules (6-3) late-game execution secured a thrilling 67-66 overtime victory over the the second-seeded Eagles (7-2). ...

BLOOMFIELD — The top-seeded Puxico Indians came from a 10-point halftime deficit to defeat the third-seeded Dexter Bearcats 64-60 in an overtime classic to win the championship title of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Monday night. It is the Indians’ first Bloomfield Christmas Tournament title since 1989...

BLOOMFIELD, Mo. — Dexter’s composed approach proved decisive in a 56-47 victory over East Prairie in the semifinal of the 68th Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Saturday. While the second-seeded Eagles (7-1) struggled under the mounting pressure, the third-seeded Bearcats (6-5) played free of tension, relying on a combination of key shooting and tough defense to claim control...

BLOOMFIELD, Mo. — Championship dreams don’t come without a few obstacles, and East Prairie cleared an important one Friday night, withstanding a relentless effort on the boards by Van Buren in the quarterfinal round of the 68th annual Bloomfield Christmas Tournament...

BLOOMFIELD, Mo. — It wasn’t just a win—it was a message delivered loud and clear. East Prairie’s opening-round 79-25 thrashing of Holcomb at the 68th Annual Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Thursday, Dec. 26, felt less like a game and more like a declaration of championship intent...

BLOOMFIELD — After five first-round games decided by double-digits at the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Thursday, the sixth game was hands-down the most exciting one of the day. The seventh-seeded Van Buren Bulldogs overcame a double-digit deficit in the second half to defeat the 10th-seeded Doniphan Dons 74-73 in overtime Thursday in the opening round of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament...

OAK RIDGE, Mo. — East Prairie’s unbeaten run stayed intact Friday with an 83-34 blowout win at Oak Ridge in Scott-Mississippi Conference action. The game’s defining moment came when Noah Johnson scored his 1,000th point, finishing a routine alley-oop easily...

Even after suffering their first loss season, the Puxico Indians are still riding high to start this season of boys basketball. Puxico suffered it first loss of the season Saturday evening when it lost 58-50 to Thayer in a battle of state-ranked teams — the Indians are tied for fifth in the most recent Class 2 coaches poll, while Thayer was fifth in Class 3...

ORAN, Mo. — East Prairie needed a minute to heat up Tuesday night at Oran, but once it did, there was no stopping the visitors in a 68-41 dismantling of the home team.  “We came out a little sluggish after being off for a week,” said East Prairie coach Gary Scott. “It took us a while to get going, and we played much better in the second half.  It was good to get a big conference win on the road.”...

The Puxico Indians are the top seed at this year’s Bloomfield Christmas Tournament. The Indians are 5-0 this season and are winning their games by an average of 26.8 points. Three of Puxico's five wins are by 35 points or more. The East Prairie Eagles, who finished second at last year's Bloomfield Christmas Tournament, are the No. 2 seed, with Dexter, Bernie, Kennett, Risco, Van Buren and Richland rounding out the top eight seeds...

East Prairie Eagles defeat Gideon Bulldogs 88-72 in the Bulldog Classic season opener.

As the winter chill descends upon southeast Missouri, the East Prairie boys’ basketball team is warming up for what promises to be a historic season.  Coming off back-to-back 20-win seasons—an unprecedented feat in the school’s history—the Eagles are poised to soar higher with their veteran core...

Change is in the air as the East Prairie girls’ basketball team begins a new season, determined to turn past struggles into future triumphs. While the team faces challenges, there’s potential for growth. Returning All-District guard Maddie Powers will be a key contributor, and the addition of senior Chloe Jackson, a talented softball player, could provide a much-needed offensive spark...

St. Vincent's playoff run ends in the state semifinals, while Jackson tops the Semoball 2024 football rankings. Discover the top 10 teams and standout players of the season.

Following his team’s final game of the 2024 season recently, first-year East Prairie High School football coach Ian Penrod delivered an emphatic answer to just how the Eagles had turned their program around so quickly this fall. “I’ll be completely honest with you,” Penrod said, “these kids played their butts off.”

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. ...

CARUTHERSVILLE – Third-year Caruthersville High School football coach Dom Guglielmo has preached to his team this season that he wants “fast starts” on both sides of the ball, but the Tigers haven’t always been able to do that. In Friday’s MSHSAA Class 2 District 1 semifinal win over East Prairie at Hopke Field, that wasn’t an issue.

COLUMBIA, Mo. — East Prairie once again etched its name into Missouri cheerleading history, capturing the Class 2A Large Division State Championship title for the second consecutive year. The victory, celebrated on November 2 at the University of Missouri’s Hearnes Center in Columbia, marks a significant achievement for the team and solidified its position as a powerhouse in the state...

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — East Prairie turned the tables on Scott City, avenging an earlier season shutout with a decisive 49-29 victory in the opening round of the MSHSAA Class 2, District 1 Tournament on Friday, Nov. 1. Under the tutelage of first-year head coach Ian Penrod, the Eagles (8-2, 3-1 SEMO Central) have instilled a winning culture, and their physical and aggressive style of play was on full display as they outplayed the Rams (5-4, 2-3 SEMO South) in all phases of the game...

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.

Since the start of training camp, Scott City head coach Brian Beaubien’s primary focus has been preparing the Rams for the playoffs. Regardless of whether they win or lose during the regular season, progress was the purpose. Now, the playoffs are here. Everything the Rams worked for will be applied on Friday, Nov. 1, at East Prairie...

Malden Green Wave reach District finals after defeating East Prairie 3-1.

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.