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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...

ORAN, Mo. — Oran came out of the gate like a team on a mission, using stifling defense to keep Kelly on its heels during a 76-51 victory on Tuesday, Jan. 14.  The Eagles (6-7, 2-2 Scott-Mississippi Conference) came out with relentless intensity, holding the Hawks (1-11, 0-4 Scott-Mississippi Conference) to just two made shots in the opening quarter and building an 18-4 lead...

KENNETT, Mo. — Alycee Edwards proved unstoppable in the second half, scoring 29 of her game-high 40 points after the break to lead Kennett to a 64-54 win over Kelly on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Despite the Lady Hawks’ (4-4) strong start, Edwards’ scoring barrage helped the Lady Indians (6-5) overcome the early deficit and secure the victory...

CHARLESTON, Mo. — Charleston's relentless pace and efficient transition offense overwhelmed Kelly in a 95-65 victory on Tuesday, Jan. 7.  The Bluejays' (6-6) speed, paired with their ability to capitalize on turnovers and fast-break opportunities, proved to be the deciding factor as they extended their dominance over the Hawks (1-8) to 12-0 since 2011...

Delta's impressive rebound in the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament saw it defeat Kelly 96-69. Led by Ryan Jeffries and Paxton Hornbuckle, Delta advanced to the consolation semifinals.

Chester girls basketball clinches the FSCB Holiday Classic consolation title by overcoming Kelly 61-55, led by Lexie Mott's 21 points. The victory capped a resilient tournament run for Chester.

In a Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament preview, the Scott City Rams defeated the Kelly Hawks 87-47 Tuesday, Dec. 17, in Scott City. The Rams’ home win breaks an eight-game losing streak against their rivals. The seniors made sure to avenge those loses in a big way...

Wrestling has always been one of those sports that has struggled with maintaining participants, and its overall health ebbed and flowed with the times. Jackson High School remains the standard in our area, always putting together full varsity lineups and sending a handful of wrestlers to the state tournament year after year. Its legacy stretches throughout the coaching ranks at Cape Central, as two of its head coaches in the 2020s were members of Jackson's 2015 team...

ORAN, Mo. — After a 30-point performance in the opening round of the 69th annual Oran Invitational Tournament, Ross Peters, the reigning Scott-Mississippi Conference Player of the Year, kept the scoring barrage going, dropping 33 points to lead Kelly to a 73-67 win over Advance in the consolation bracket on Thursday, Dec. 5...

Despite the loss of eight seniors, the Kelly boys’ basketball team is not shying away from setting ambitious goals for the upcoming season. With some returning building blocks and up-and-comers, the Hawks are eager to maintain their championship DNA while defending titles...

With the graduation of six key seniors, the Kelly girls’ basketball team faces a season of overhaul. The departure of these players, who accounted for nearly 90 percent of the team’s scoring, has left a significant void. Now, a core group of three returning seniors—Gwen Essner, Paige Klipfel, and Blaire Riley—will be tasked with leading a talented group of freshmen through a season of uncertainty and opportunity...

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. ...

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...