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SIKESTON — The once-ravaged tennis courts at Sikeston High School have been reborn. After suffering significant damage from a powerful tornado in May, the courts have been repaired, offering a renewed space and sparking excitement for local athletes and the community...

FARMINGTON, Mo. — Sikeston saw its season come to a close with a 3-1 defeat at Farmington in the semifinals of the MSHSAA Class 4, District 1 Tournament on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Despite the loss, the Bulldogs (14-7-1) can take pride in a season that saw them overcome challenges and consistently perform at a high level, culminating in their most successful campaign in more than a decade. ...

FARMINGTON, Mo. — Sikeston kicked off its playoff campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Cape Central in the opening round of the MSHSAA Class 4, District 1 Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 2. The Bulldogs (14-6-1), led by multiple standout performances, capitalized on key moments to secure the victory over the Tigers (10-9-0)...

HILLSBORO, Mo. — Sikeston’s season ended on a tough note, falling 55-22 at Hillsboro in the opening round of the MSHSAA Class 4, District 1 Tournament on Friday, Nov. 1. Though the season ended sooner than hoped, the Bulldogs (3-7, 0-4 SEMO North) flashed potential under head coach Jim May’s guidance, battling through adversity and building a strong foundation for the years to come...

SIKESTON — Sikeston closed out its home season with a ruthless 8-0 demolition of Fredericktown at Bill Lawson Memorial Field on Monday, Oct. 28.  The Bulldogs (12-6-1) dominated from the opening whistle, overwhelming their opponents with relentless pressure and clinical finishing. The Blackcats (5-13-0)  struggled to contain the onslaught, as the mercy rule was invoked early in the second half, highlighting the sheer dominance of the home side...

CHARLESTON, Mo. — Bernard Betts was simply unstoppable in Charleston’s 32-14 win against Sikeston at John H. Marshall Field on Friday, Oct. 25. Betts finished the day with a ridiculous 238 rushing yards and four touchdowns on just 11 carries, eclipsing the 1,000 all-purpose yards mark for the season and propelling the Blue Jays (6-3, 4-1 SEMO South) to a dominant win over the Bulldogs (3-6, 0-4 SEMO North) in each squad’s regular-season finale...

SIKESTON — On a night dedicated to celebrating their contributions, Sikeston’s seniors delivered an unforgettable performance, coasting to an 8-0 win against Hillsboro at Bill Lawson Memorial Field on Thursday, Oct. 24. The Bulldogs’ victory over the Hawks (3-19-0) was more than just a win; it was a statement of how far the team has come. Matching last season’s win total,...

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...

SIKESTON — Last week, in a match at New Madrid County Central, Kennedy Watson surpassed 1,000 career sets, a milestone that not only cements her legacy but also crowns her as the all-time leader in sets at Sikeston. The atmosphere was electric as the Lady Eagles graciously paused the match to honor Watson’s achievement on Oct. 17...

SIKESTON — In a match that epitomized the unpredictability and drama of high school soccer, Sikeston fell to Notre Dame in a 2-1 double-overtime thriller at the Bill Lawson Memorial Field on Monday, Oct. 17. Despite creating numerous opportunities, Sikeston's (10-6-1) inability to capitalize on chances ultimately led to the loss...

SIKESTON — It was all Sikeston in the second half during a 49-21 win over New Madrid County Central at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium on Friday, Oct. 18.  The Bulldogs (3-5, 0-4 SEMO North) rushed for nearly 400 yards in the game and outscored the Eagles (3-5, 2-2 SEMO Central) 42-7 after halftime. ...

KENNETT, Mo. - The Indian volleyball team beat Sikeston in four sets on Tuesday, Oct. 15. The 3-1 victory for Kennett came after taking back-to-back losses on the road up north. They fell to both Cape Girardeau Central and Saxony Lutheran. According to head coach Kristy Green, they were able to pinpoint what was going wrong and work on the issues in practice. After correcting those mistakes, they snapped the losing streak with a home win over the Bulldogs...

SIKESTON — With four consecutive victories, Sikeston is riding a wave of momentum as the district tournament approaches.  The Lady Bulldogs (8-15-0) winning streak is a much-needed boost that should be valuable to the team in terms of morale, composure, and overall performance...

Perryville has preserved its perfect home streak with a 5-1 win over Sikeston on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Tuesday was the first of a crucial four-game homestand for the Pirates, leading up to their regular season finale at Cape Central. Such a stretch bodes well for the Pirates (9-5), who are 4-0 at home...

SIKESTON — A late push wasn’t enough as Sikeston faced another setback, falling 7-0 to East Carter at the Sports Complex on Tuesday, Oct. 8. The Lady Bulldogs (2-18) losing streak was extended to 12 games as the team struggled to find its footing against the determined Lady Redbird (9-8)...

SIKESTON — Sometimes victories are measured in more than just points, and Sikeston’s razor-thin 27-26 home loss to Poplar Bluff on Friday, Oct. 4 was proof of growth. While the scoreboard reflected a loss, the game marked a potential turning point for the Bulldogs (2-4, 0-3 SEMO North), who have been grappling with a daunting 27-game conference losing streak...

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...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Despite a series of impressive individual performances, Sikeston ultimately fell 6-3 at Cape Central on Wednesday, Oct. 2, underscoring the theme of parity and unexpected outcomes that defined the day. “I was hoping for a win, but the team still played well,” said Sikeston coach Lynn DeWitt. “It’s been a hard year, but they’re all improved and I’m proud of them all.”...

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.

SIKESTON — Portageville extended its winning streak against Sikeston with a resounding victory at the Field House on Monday, Sep. 30. Portageville (23-3-2) controlled the match from start to finish, winning in straight sets over Sikeston (4-13-0). “Overall, it was a really good night,” said Portageville coach Sasha Kellams. “Our communication was good and our girls are focusing on the right things. It’s good to see it all paying off.”...

The Poplar Bluff Mules varsity football team hopes to rediscover a winning game plan on the road at Sikeston this Friday. After a 1-1 start with a home loss and a road win, the Mules have struggled at home and on the road, losing to Farmington and Cape Central at home, then losing at Jackson last week...

DEXTER – There were flashes throughout Sikeston’s three-set volleyball loss at Dexter recently in which the (very) young Bulldogs showed their potential. However, in the end, the host Bearcats demonstrated their ability and experience and won easily 25-14, 25-12, 25-12 at the Bearcat Event Center.

It was a night of celebration and triumph for the Poplar Bluff Lady Mules volleyball team — and not just because the Lady Mules secured a hard-fought victory over Kennett. Thursday’s 25-17, 25-15, 29-27 win over the Kennett Lady Indians also saw senior setter Kyra Mizell reach the milestone of 1,000 career assists...

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...

SIKESTON — Neelyville ace September Preslar reached a historic milestone, striking out her 700th career batter in a 13-0 victory over Sikeston at the Sports Complex on Tuesday, Sep. 24.  The Lady Tigers' (11-1) senior hurler pitched a complete game in the win over the Lady Bulldogs (2-12), allowing just one hit and striking out 10 in the five-inning rout...

SIKESTON — ‘Roll it, pat it, and mark it with a B.’ But instead of pat-a-cakes, Pierce Baker pounded out touchdowns, leaving the Malden defense burnt to a crisp in a 49-16 win at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium on Friday, Sep. 20. “We had a rough first half, but we picked up speed by working together and getting our heads straight,” Baker said. “That led to us putting a lot of points on the board.”...

The Poplar Bluff Lady Mules softball team entered Thursday’s contest with the Sikeston Bulldogs needing a bounce-back game after losing three in a row. Mission accomplished. The Lady Mules scored four runs in the bottom of the first inning and never trailed again, pounding out 12 hits on the way to a 12-5 win at Strenfel Field Thursday afternoon...

SIKESTON — Eight long years. Nearly a decade of frustration. That’s how long it had been since Sikeston tasted victory over Cape Central on the pitch, but that drought ended on Tuesday, Sep. 17 with a decisive 3-0 win at Bill Lawson Memorial Field...

SIKESTON — Cape Central stayed a step ahead of the curve in a 9-6 win over Sikeston at the Sports Complex on Tuesday, Sep. 17.  The Lady Tigers (3-10) ability to capitalize on momentum and contain the Lady Bulldogs’ (2-9) rallies proved to be the difference-maker. ...

STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. — Sikeston's girls’ golf team placed second at the Ste. Genevieve Quad Meet on Wednesday, September 11. With a team score of 216, the Lady Bulldogs finished behind Ste. Genevieve (206) but ahead of Farmington (231) and Valle Catholic (253)...

It’s been since 2016 since the Sikeston High School football program has enjoyed a winning season. However, for a couple of reasons, that will probably change throughout the next few autumns.

SIKESTON — Notre Dame continued its dominance over Sikeston with a straight-sets win at Field House on Tuesday, Sep. 10. The victory extended Notre Dame's (3-1) winning streak against Sikeston (0-3) to 27 consecutive matches, dating back to the start of MSHSAA recordkeeping in 2009...

SIKESTON — Perryville rallied from behind to snatch a 6-5 victory over Sikeston at the Sports Complex on Tuesday, Sep. 10. The lead changed hands several times, with both teams taking advantage of the other’s mistakes. “We took a big step up mentally,” said Perryville coach Jim Simpson. “The thing that has been holding us back is confidence. Things started going bad and we would put our heads down, but today Sikeston had us on the ropes and our girl really stepped it up.”...

DEXTER - The Dexter High School football squad entered the state’s top teams in Class 3 for the first time in 13 seasons this week, as the Bearcats climbed to a No. 9 ranking. It looked every bit that part on Friday, as Dexter dominated Sikeston 48-7 at Charles Bland Stadium.

SIKESTON — A 7-2 victory over Marion (Ill.) in its home opener at Bill Lawson Memorial Field on Wednesday has Sikeston off to its best start in more than a decade.  At 3-0-1, the Bulldogs are making a strong case as title contenders and looking like a team to be feared...

In each of the previous two girl’s tennis seasons, the Dexter High School varsity squad has won just five matches. That number is in jeopardy already this fall, as the Bearcats have opened their season with three consecutive victories for the first time in six seasons. Dexter began the year by beating Charleston 9-0 and followed that dominating win by topping Cape Central 6-3.

SIKESTON — Sikeston’s 29-18 season-opening win over Crystal City at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium on Friday, August 30, was a promising start and much-needed victory. While the Bulldogs (1-0) victory over the smaller Hornets (0-1) doesn’t guarantee future success, it does provide a boost of confidence and momentum. The team’s performance on both sides of the ball was encouraging, and it’s clear that they’re making strides under the new coaching staff...

Sikeston kicks off its 2024 campaign with a matchup against an unfamiliar opponent, Crystal City. The Hornets are coming off an 8-4 season where they fell 45-14 to St. Vincent in the MSHSAA Class 1, District 2 Championship game Crystal City has struggled with low player numbers, especially during the offseason. ...

Kennett-Holcomb Tennis triumphs at the 2024 Cape Tourney, securing their first team tournament victory of the season with a 3-0-1 record.

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...

SIKESTON — Sikeston volleyball is gearing up for a new season under the leadership of returning coach Steve Beydler. Beydler, who spent 19 years coaching with the Lady Bulldogs before a five-year hiatus, brings a wealth of experience to the program and is eager to help revitalize the team and establish a long-term presence...

SIKESTON — Last season was a tough pill to swallow for the Sikeston softball team. But with a new coach at the helm and a steadfast group full of hungry players, the Lady Bulldogs are focused on turning things around.  “Our youth and energy are the biggest strengths for this season,” said first-year coach Wyatt Pratt, who also served as the school’s baseball coach. “We’ve got a lot of new faces who are learning on the fly and getting a lot better in a short time.”...

SIKESTON — As the season gets underway, tennis fans in Sikeston are eagerly awaiting the Lady Bulldogs’ first match. However, due to a tornado that damaged their home courts in May, fans won’t be able to see the team in any home matches this season...

SIKESTON — Sikeston is reviving its girls' golf program, launching a new chapter in the school's athletic history. The Lady Bulldogs are making par-for-course progress and driving the fairway with unprecedented momentum, surprising even veteran coach Marvin Whitson....

SIKESTON — With a talented roster and drive to succeed, Sikeston aims to kick its game up a notch in 2024.  The Bulldogs are coming off their best season since 2016, and it’s clear they’re poised to take another step forward. But the question is, can the Bulldogs make a championship run?...

In a move designed to enhance convenience and efficiency, Sikeston Athletics has announced the adoption of a cashless ticketing system for football, basketball, and volleyball games. Starting with the upcoming season, fans will have the option to purchase tickets online at https://www.gobound.com/mo/schools/sikeston using a credit or debit card...

SIKESTON — Under a nearly all-new coaching staff, Sikeston looked sharper, more organized and more confident than in recent years at their four-team jamboree on Friday, August 23 at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. While the road ahead is long, the Bulldogs' early performances suggest they're on the right track to a more competitive season...