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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Kelly had a solid showing at the MSHSAA Class 2 State Meet at Gans Creek Cross Country Course on Saturday, Nov. 9, highlighted by senior Truman White’s All-State performance.  White’s 28th-place finish, clocking in at 17 minutes and 57.50 seconds, not only secured All-State honors but also shattered a 15-year drought, making him the first Kelly runner to earn this distinction since 2008 when Cody Kern and Tara Johnson achieved similar accolades...

COLUMBIA, Mo. — With a legacy of excellence, Kelly added another feather to its cap by winning the Missouri Cheerleading Coaches Association (MCCA) Class 2A Small Division state title for the second year in a row. This victory, achieved on Nov. 2 at the University of Missouri, marks the program's seventh state title and the sixth under the leadership of head coach Billy Hoskins...

NEW MADRID, Mo. — A month ago, Kelly was humbled by New Madrid County Central, but this past Friday, the Hawks (5-5, 1-3 SEMO Central) exacted revenge, delivering a knockout blow to the Eagles (4-6, 2-2 SEMO Central) with a 36-12 victory. “We faced some adversity, and we played through that and didn’t lose focus,” said Kelly coach Lance Powers. ...

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.

On what has been a disappointing 11th season of Kelly High School football, one player has emerged to make 2024 memorable. Senior wide receiver Grant Burleson finished the regular season leading the SEMO Conference with 728 yards and eight touchdowns. Not only that, he has also secured his place as the Hawks' all-time leading receiver...

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.

Looking to motivate his team going into the regular season finale, Kelly head coach Lance Powers promised his players a postgame celebration at McDonalds if they can keep their opponents scoreless. Such as the Grimace effect on the New York Mets, the Kelly Hawks were inspired by the lure of the Golden Arches and went on to defeat the Chaffee Red Devils 48-0 on Friday, Oct. 25, in Chaffee...

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!

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.

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.”...

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.

BENTON – As impressive as the Dexter High School football squad played in a thrilling 24-21 win over then-Class 3 No. 10-ranked Southern Boone on Sept. 29, that is how sloppy the Bearcats played in the opening quarter of their game at Kelly on Friday. However, in the end, Dexter (6-0, 3-0 SEMO Conference Central Division) dominated the Hawks over the final three quarters and won easily 48-8. “We found a way (to win),” third-year Bearcat coach Chad Jamerson said following the victory. “That is what these boys do. They find a way.”

BENTON, Mo. — Senior Night was a clear-cut success as Kelly soared to an 8-0 victory over Sikeston on Thursday, Oct. 3. This win not only marked a celebratory evening for the seniors but also underscored the Lady Hawks’ (14-8) longstanding dominance in a rivalry that has been decidedly one-sided, with Kelly securing 17 consecutive wins since 2009 and outscoring the Lady Bulldogs (2-16) 246-33 in that span...

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.

NEW MADRID, Mo. — New Madrid County Central clinched its first victory of the season with a commanding 47-14 win over Kelly on Saturday, Sep. 28.  The story of the game was not just the final score, but the collective effort and selflessness that drove the Eagles (1-4, 1-2 SEMO Central) to the triumph. ...

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?

It was definitely a good day for the Poplar Bluff Mules and Lady Mules sports teams on Monday as all four varsity teams in action on Monday — softball, volleyball, girls tennis and boys soccer — picked up wins. The Lady Mules softball team shut out Kelly 3-0 at Strenfel Field, while the volleyball team picked up a 25-13, 16-25, 16-25, 25-14, 15-8 win at the Poplar Bluff High School gym. ...

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.

BENTON, Mo. — Kelly added another memorable chapter to its season with a 13-5 comeback win over Twin Rivers on Tuesday, Sep. 24. In a game filled with dramatic twists and turns, the Lady Hawks’ (11-6) explosive fourth inning proved decisive in securing the victory against the Lady Royals (4-6), a Class 2, District 1 opponent...

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.

In the jack-of-all-trades football world of Skyler Still, the word “limitation” seems nonexistent.   Still, Kelly’s dynamic senior football star is listed as both the starting quarterback and defensive back on the Hawks’ roster. His impact on both sides of the ball has led to the Hawks starting the season 2-2 and unbeaten at home...

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.

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...

BENTON, Mo. — Kelly volleyball, still in its infancy, showed glimpses of its potential but faced a steep learning curve in a straight-set loss to Twin Rivers on Tuesday, Sep. 3. As a brand-new program playing just their second game, the Lady Hawks (0-2) gained valuable insight against the more experienced Lady Royals (1-0), a program with three district championships since 2012...

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.

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...

ELLSINORE, Mo. — Kelly’s bats were hotter than a summer day, scorching East Carter 12-7 in its season debut on Thursday, August 29.  The Lady Hawks (2-0) came out swinging and started the game with six consecutive hits, igniting a five-run explosion in the top of the first. Blaire Riley kicked off the rally with a leadoff double, followed by a single from her sister, Averee. ...

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...

Kick off the 2024 high school football season with Southeast Missourian’s Gridiron Guide. Discover key matchups and get all the insight you'll need on local teams.

High school football is not the same without its rivalries. Every football coach will tell you all games are the same and they want to win them all, but there's always that one opponent that is circled on the schedule, and losing that game would paint the season as a failure. The rivalry game is the one that brings both communities together and victory earns the winning side bragging rights for a year until the next matchup...

Every Friday night in the fall — along with the occasional Saturday and Thursday — the Southeast Missourian sports crew will be out in the field capturing the action with high-quality photo galleries and bringing you into the game with our captivating high school football reporting...