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‘Busy Bee’ Weddington embraces dual-sport challenge at WBU (5/17/24)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Jayla Weddington is a whirlwind of energy, a social butterfly, a perpetual motion machine, and above all, a versatile athlete who thrives on pushing her boundaries. This fall, she’ll be channeling that unbridled enthusiasm into not one, but two sports at Williams Baptist University, where she’ll be both spiking volleyballs and leading cheers as a dual-sport athlete...
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Portageville Bulldogs - two-time C2D1 Tourney champs (5/14/24)SENATH, Mo. - The Portageville High School baseball program was reclassified a year ago, and entering the 2024 baseball season the team were winners of the Class 3A District Tournament the last four years in a row. The squad entered the MSHSAA Class 2 District 1 Conference Tournament on Monday as the No. 1 seed, and the players lived up to their billing against a hard-nosed, gritty Senath-Hornersville squad that was making its first championship appearance in 15 years...
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Experienced Portageville tops Lions in C2D1 title game (5/14/24)The experience level between host Senath-Hornersville and Portageville on Monday in the championship game of the MSHSAA Class 2 District 1 Baseball Tournament could not have been more disparate.
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Bulldogs roll over Camels in first semi-round action (5/13/24)SENATH, Mo. - The Portageville Bulldogs left no doubt on Friday why they are the No. 1 seed in the 2024 MSHSAA Class 2 District 1 Tournament after blanking Campbell 15-0 in 4-2/3 innings. The players rolled off the bus at Senath Friday morning with bats on their shoulders and with destruction on their minds...
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C2D1: Portageville overwhelms Campbell (5/10/24)SENATH, Mo. — Portageville unleashed its offensive firepower in a 15-0 mercy-rule victory over Campbell in the MSHSAA Class 2, District 1 Semifinals on Friday, May 10. "I'm proud of the kids,” said Portageville coach Tyler Trover. “We took care of business. Our goal from day one was to reach the district championship and give ourselves a chance to make it to the state playoffs. Hopefully, we play well on Monday and earn that opportunity."...
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Campbell senior has ability to keep Portageville bats 'guessing' (5/10/24)The task facing the Campbell High School baseball team today is monumental. The Camels, who beat Holcomb 3-1 on Thursday in their opening game of the MSHSAA Class 2 District 1 Tournament at Bernie, now face Class 2 No. 3-ranked Portageville (26-7) at 11 a.m.
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Portageville BB has prepared for this postseason moment (5/10/24)The Portageville High School baseball squad enters postseason play today, and there are a lot of high expectations for the Bulldogs over the next few weeks. Portageville has advanced to the MSHSAA State Finals in each of the past two seasons, once in Class 2 (a runner-up finish in 2022) and once in Class 3 (a third-place finish in 2023).
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C2D1: East Prairie rallies for upset over Portageville (5/7/24)MALDEN, Mo. — In a dramatic upset, East Prairie rallied for a heart-stopping 7-6 victory over Portageville in the semifinals of the MSHSAA Class 2, District 1 Tournament on Monday, May 7. “We have been telling them all year that they have this in them,” said East Prairie Jade Marcum. “Their bats caught fire. They have that capability. They’re just kind of a younger team and maybe haven’t been trusting themselves, but today they left it all out there.”...
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Adams, others lift Portageville to 3rd straight Bootheel title (5/1/24)A couple of things can be counted on over the past few springs in Portageville. The Bulldogs will be good in baseball and Mason Adams will more than likely be a BIG reason for that success.
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Portageville Bulldogs too strong for Campbell Camels in Bootheel Conference Tourney championship (5/1/24)CARUTHERSVILLE, mo. - A powerful pitching performance by the Portageville Bulldogs' Beau-Hunter Warren was too much for a scrappy Campbell Camels squad Tuesday at the Bootheel Conference Tournament championship game at Caruthersville. The Bulldogs blanked the Camels 5-0 and claimed the team's third straight tourney title...
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Portageville Bulldogs advance to Bootheel Tourney championship (5/1/24)CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. - The Portageville Bulldogs held off a valiant effort by the Senath- Hornersville Lions to advance to the Bootheel Conference Championship game, winning by the narrowest of margins 5-4. The Lions players had just faced that same squad four days earlier at home and held their own against Portageville. The team lost a very close game 4-2, and had a number of chances to win, but left the bases loaded twice...
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Oran extends win streak, sets up conference showdown (4/26/24)It's been a busy week for Oran, picking up three quality wins and earning the No. 2 seed in the upcoming MSHSAA Class 1, District 2 Tournament. The Lady Eagles (11-4) continued their winning ways with a 7-3 victory over the Portageville (15-8) Lady Bulldogs on Thursday, April 25...
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BREAKING: Semoball Awards winter sports finalists announced (4/24/24)The Semoball Awards finalists for fall sports were announced Wednesday morning on a selection show broadcast live on SEMO ESPN Radio and streamed on the Semoball.com Facebook page. The finalists were selected by a sports panel made up of representatives from the Southeast Missourian, Standard Democrat, Dexter Statesman, Daily American Republic and Delta Dunklin Democrat...
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Portageville outslugs East Prairie (4/23/24)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — It was a good old-fashioned shootout at Meatte Park on Monday, with Portageville edging East Prairie 9-7 in a display of offensive fireworks. While both teams showcased firepower, the Bulldogs (21-6) ultimately had enough in the tank to outlast the Eagles (11-9)...
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Portageville softball wins Malden Invitational on Smith’s walk-off home run (4/16/24)MALDEN, Mo. — Portageville emerged victorious at the Malden Invitational Tournament this past weekend, showcasing potent offense and resilient pitching. The Lady Bulldogs (13-6) strung together a series of impressive wins, culminating in a dramatic walk-off championship victory...
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Portageville baseball falls in championship, claims silver at Malden Invitational (4/16/24)MALDEN, Mo. — Portageville racked up multiple run-rule victories before a hard-fought loss in the finale of the Malden Invitational Tournament this past weekend. “We obviously didn’t have the finish we wanted, but overall we had a great weekend,” said Portageville coach Tyler Trover. “Scott City is a very good baseball team. They are in the midst of an incredible season and are a well-deserving champion...
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Malden Invitational Tournament 2024: Saturday, April 13 results (4/14/24)Scott City, Portageville dominate Malden Invitational Results, Saturday, April 13, 2024 Per Coach Tim Harmon: Baseball: First Place, Scott City. Second Place, Portageville. Third Place, East Prairie. Saturday baseball results: Malden 11, NMCC 9. Malden 3, Neelyville 3...
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Malden Invitational Tournament 2024, Friday's results, Saturday's bracket at a glance (4/13/24)Malden Invitational Tournament 2024 Per Coach Tim Harmon Eight school districts' high school baseball and nine districts' softball programs converged on Malden Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13 to compete at The Malden Invitational Tournament...
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Portageville record-setting running back Jamarion Smith signs with SEMO (4/11/24)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — With every carry, Jamarion Smith is out to prove something. Few could have predicted the meteoric rise of Portageville running back, but after a quiet start to his high school career, an engine that never quits and tireless drive transformed him into a record-breaking force...
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Tigers shut out South Pemiscot (4/10/24)NEELYVILLE — The Neelyville Tigers shut out the South Pemiscot Bulldogs 3-0 in baseball Tuesday night on a combined no-hitter. Tiger starter Zak Cowley went five innings without giving up a hit, with reliever Hixon Layton earning the save with two more innings of no-hit baseball...
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Edwards solid on mound, plate in South Pem split (4/9/24)The South Pemiscot High School softball squad saw its three-game win streak halted on Monday in a 17-8 loss to Caruthersville in Steele. However, that defeat didn’t diminish how strong of play that senior Abigail Edwards exhibited on the mound and at the plate in a pair of games that day.
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Portageville topples state-ranked Gosnell (4/4/24)Portageville continued its gauntlet of a schedule, defeating Arkansas powerhouse Gosnell in a 19-6 border battle on Tuesday, April 2. The victory marked the tenth state-ranked opponent the Bulldogs (11-4) have faced in just 15 games, a testament to their early-season challenges...
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War Eagles success fueled Warren's rise to CMU (3/29/24)SIKESTON — Before the college offers, there was a boy just learning to love the game. Now, years later, that passion and drive have earned Beau-Hunter Warren a roster spot with the Central Methodist University baseball team. The defining shift in his perspective began when he was about nine years old and joined the SEMO War Eagles, a travel team synonymous with success, with many of its former players moving on to college rosters...
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Swinging for Success: How the 'Hefty Lefty' became a leadoff machine (3/28/24)SIKESTON — “The Professional.” That’s what Portageville coaches call Aaron Dunlap, and there’s a reason why. “He takes some of the most professional, disciplined at-bats I’ve ever had a kid take,” said Portageville baseball coach Tyler Trover. “I’ve had some good leadoff hitters but this kid is the best. He always gives a top-notch focus in practice. He is all-in to win. Kind of a quiet leader for us. But quite frankly, just an amazing kid in so many different ways.”...
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Bernie BB has 'tough weekend,' but gets development out of it (3/25/24)For a little over a week, and through four games, the Bernie High School baseball squad had been cruising.
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Portageville answers the bell, ropes Oran in big win (3/22/24)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Putting its recent losses in the rearview mirror, Portageville delivered a 7-1 statement win over Oran at Meatte Park. Coming off back-to-back losses for the first time since 2019, the Class 2 No. 4 Bulldogs (4-3) were ready for a heavyweight bout against the Class 1 No. 2 Eagles (1-1) on Thursday, March 21...
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Adams ready to light up competition at Mineral Area (3/21/24)SIKESTON — Mason Adams finds strength in three things: his faith, his family, and his ability to crush a fastball. Through these pillars, the Portageville High School senior exemplifies what it means to be a well-rounded athlete: skilled, determined, and grateful for the support that propels him forward...
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Notre Dame BB rallies to stun Portageville (3/20/24)Hunter Bonham drove in two runs on a double to cap a five-run rally as Notre Dame defeated Portageville 13-12 in the Battle of the Bulldogs on Tuesday, March 19, at Notre Dame Regional High School in Cape Girardeau. "I was pretty stressed out but I knew I had to do something about it," Bonham said...
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Irby named Bootheel Player of the Year, Fowler earns Coach of the Year (3/14/24)SIKESTON – After a stellar season that included a deep playoff run, Portageville's girls' basketball program dominated the Bootheel Conference Awards. Kellye Fowler was named Coach of the Year, leading a talented squad that saw sophomore Taryn Irby earn Player of the Year honors...
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Portageville's season ends in quarterfinal loss to Principia (3/5/24)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — The final buzzer sounded on Portageville’s season, the 50-42 Class 2 quarterfinal loss to Principia marking a heart-wrenching end to the team’s incredible journey on Friday, March 1. As the game unfolded, the Lady Bulldogs (23-6) confidence grew, the execution sharpened, and they battled toe-to-toe with the No. 5 Lady Panthers (22-7), but initial struggles ultimately proved too much to overcome...
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Portageville defies all odds, erases 20-point second-half deficit in a sectional stunner (2/27/24)NEELYVILLE, Mo. – Sometimes, the script flips in an instant. For Portageville, its MSHSAA Class 2 Sectional showdown against Neelyville seemed all too familiar. Yet, when all hope appeared lost, a spark of defiance ignited, and the impossible became reality...
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Portageville storms back to beat Lady Tigers (2/27/24)NEELYVILLE — The Neelyville Lady Tigers basketball season comes to an end in this year’s Class 2 state tournament after an intense battle. While proving they were the best team in their respective districts, the Neelyville Lady Tigers clashed with the Portageville Lady Bulldogs on Monday in the first round of the Class 2 state tournament...
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C3D1 BKB: Jones’ surge leads NMCC past Portageville (2/24/24)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Jadis Jones's 31-point outburst powered New Madrid County Central to an 80-52 victory over Portageville in the MSHSAA Class 3, District 1 semifinal on Thursday, Feb. 22. The fourth-seeded Bulldogs (17-11) challenged the top-seeded Eagles (23-3) throughout the first half, trailing by just 35-33 at the break. However, Jones took over after halftime, scoring 15 points in the third quarter alone to propel the team to a decisive win...
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C3D1 BKB: Portageville edges Caruthersville in dramatic finish (2/22/24)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Controversy and clutch plays defined the final seconds of Portageville’s 75-74 victory over Caruthersville in a MSHSAA Class 3 District 1 Tournament opener on Tuesday, Feb. 20, as a technical foul for a premature celebration became the turning point in a stunning finish...