East Prairie

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.

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — In a gripping showdown that marked the culmination of the regular season, Sikeston emerged victorious at East Prairie with a 3-2 win on Monday, Oct. 21. The match, characterized by its back-and-forth nature, showcased the resilience and skill of both teams, ultimately highlighting the Lady Bulldogs’ (9-17-0) determination to close the season on a high note...

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.

With heavy hearts but determined spirits, East Prairie took the field on Friday night, honoring the memory of its beloved friend and mentor, Steve Hodges, with a 40-20 victory at Kelly. The team played with a ferocity and intensity that would have made Hodges proud, their every tackle and touchdown a tribute to his memory...

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.

BENTON, Mo. — A lean, mean, winning machine. East Prairie proved again it is an elite squadron, dominating at Kelly and securing a 40-20 victory on Friday, Oct. 11. “I've continued to stress the importance of effort and physicality, and week after week, we're proving that we're improving in those areas,” said East Prairie coach Ian Penrod. “It was on full display throughout the game. We were dominant in all phases, from offense to defense to special teams.”...

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.

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.

East Prairie Eagles beat Kennett 52-0 on homecoming weekend, led by Tavion Ware's 207 rushing yards and three touchdowns.

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...

In each of the past three football seasons, the East Prairie High School program has allowed its opposition to score at least 40 points per game (on average). That number has dropped to less than 27 this season and was just over 23 points per game entering a Week 4 thrashing (36-0) by Dexter, which is in the midst of having its best season in, perhaps, two decades.

NEW MADRID, Mo. — The "Mush Offense" may not be the most aesthetically pleasing thing to watch, but it's an incredibly effective strategy. Just ask East Prairie coach Ian Penrod, who turned to the simple, yet powerful attack that’s been a staple of his playbook to secure a dramatic 30-27 comeback victory at New Madrid County Central on Friday, September 6...

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...

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — After enduring a series of tough seasons, East Prairie is ready to rise from the ashes. With a talented group of returning players and a new head coach, the Eagles are poised for a breakout year. “The biggest focus for us this summer was trying to get maximum effort and competition in everything our players did,” said new East Prairie coach Ian Penrod. ...