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St. Vincent claims its first FSCB Holiday Classic title with a decisive 48-33 win over top-seeded Jackson, fueled by strong defense and key plays from the Rubel twins and Allie Patrick.

Every year, the Jackson wrestling team spends the first month of the season compressed with major home duel meets and tournaments that span 30 teams. As the cream of the Southeast Missouri wrestling crop, the upperclassmen are always well-positioned to stand out and make a run at the state championships. An Indian has won the Semoball Award for Wrestler of the Year in each of the previous three years...

Jackson girls dominate Woodland 63-20 in FSCB semifinals, advancing to their first title game since 2022. With a strong defense and standout freshman class, Jackson aims to end an eight-year championship drought.

Tatum Kitchen will replace John Martin as the Jackson School District athletic director, beginning Tuesday, July 1. The Jackson School District Board of Education announced the approval of his hiring Tuesday, Dec. 17. “Coach Kitchen has a deeply rooted passion for athletics and helping others develop as coaches and athletes while furthering school pride," Jackson superintendent Scott Smith said in a statement. ...

Making its First State Community Bank Holiday Classic debut in the quarterfinals, Jackson girls basketball routed a talented Perryville team 58-19 on Sunday afternoon to advance in stride to the semifinals on Wednesday night. Opening the game with an 8-point lead within the first two minutes, it didn’t take long for the Indians to assert their dominance as they stacked up a huge lead on the Pirates and rarely relented...

SIKESTON—The Jackson Indians rebounded from their semifinal loss on Thursday and tamed the Notre Dame Bulldogs 52-45 to win third place at the SEMO Conference Tournament on Friday, Dec. 13 in Sikeston. Kole Deck led the charge with 25 points for the Indians with three three-point shots and a 13-for-25 clip from the free-throw line...

SIKESTON — Jackson fended off an upset bid from New Madrid County Central, weathering a late surge to survive and advance, 43-39, in the opening round of the SEMO Conference at the Field House on Monday, Dec. 9.  Deck leads Jackson past NMCC in hard-fought battle...

The final Missouri Media Rankings for 2024 highlight the success of local high school football teams. St. Vincent leads Semoball teams, finishing third in Class 1, while Dexter and Cape Central also secure top spots.

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.

SEMO NORTH FIRST TEAM OFFENSE QB — Brett Drye, Farmington, sr., 6-1, 180; QB — Jay Edmundson, Poplar Bluff, sr., 6-0, 178; RB — Keyshawn Boyd, Cape Central, jr., 6-0, 190; RB — Jaylon Hampton, Jackson, soph., 5-7, 165; RB — Zai’Aire Thomas, Cape Central, sr., 5-6, 165; WR — Hunter Clifford, Poplar Bluff, sr., 6-1, 166; WR — Kai Crowe, Jackson, sr. ...

Kirkwood's late surge pushes it past Jackson 45-35 in Class 6 quarterfinals. Despite a strong effort and brief lead, Jackson's season ends as Kirkwood advances to face Nixa in the semifinals.

Jackson High School celebrated two seniors signing their national letter of intent to become college athletes at two Ohio Valley Conference institutions on Thursday, Nov. 21. Ava Walters will continue her swimming career at Little Rock while Ian Lambert will play golf at UT Martin. Both seniors were Semoball Awards finalists last year...

Jackson football gears up to face Kirkwood in a high-stakes quarterfinal clash. Both teams boast strong seasons, with Kirkwood seeking a return to its first semifinals since 2016 and Jackson eyeing another berth.

Fourth-year Puxico High School boy’s basketball coach Bryant Fernetti, who also serves as the school’s athletic director, has no one to blame but himself when he takes a glance at the Indians’ non-conference schedules this winter.

Jackson football clinches back-to-back district titles with a dominant 49-28 win over Seckman. Quarterback Drew Parsons shines with six touchdowns, setting up a state quarterfinal clash with Kirkwood.

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. ...

Jackson senior Wade LaValle ended his swimming career at the Class 2 MSHSAA state championships on Friday, Nov. 15, in St. Peters. LaValle placed 8th in the 500-yard freestyle consolation finals with a time of 5:04.3 for an All-State honorable mention. LaValle reached the consolation finals on Thursday with a 16th-place finish and a time of 5:01.52...

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...

Jackson football clinches a district final spot after a 31-14 victory over Lindbergh. Despite midgame struggles, strong defense and standout plays by Drew Parsons and Jaylon Hampton secured the win.

Drew Parsons gears up for a playoff rematch against Lindbergh, marking a full-circle moment since his breakout debut. Can Parsons lead Jackson to defend their district title?

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.

For the third year in a row, the Jackson volleyball team ran into the brick wall that is the Lafayette Lancers. For the third year in a row, a promising Indians season ends with a three-set loss (25-13, 25-8, 25-15) against the two-time defending Class 5 state champions on Saturday, Nov. 2, in Wildwood...

Jackson volleyball clinched its sixth consecutive district title with a win over Cor Jesu, setting up a quarterfinal clash against Lafayette. Can Jackson break past its postseason nemesis?

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.

Lafayette softball triumphs over Jackson 4-1, securing a spot in the Class 5 state final four for the first time in 17 years. Pitcher Abby Carr shines, leading the Lancers to victory.

Jackson dominates Festus 43-7 on senior night, unveiling red chrome helmets and showcasing a fierce defense. With a 6-game win streak, the Indians eye a strong playoff run. Can they maintain momentum?

HILLSBORO — Brothers Preston and Payton Brown have become synonymous with excellence during their careers on the football field. Both Browns helped the Hillsboro football Hawks reach the Class 4 state championship game last fall — and that success has continued in 2024...