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Redhawks pounce on Panthers 38-27Southeast Missouri State defeated Big South-OVC rival Eastern Illinois 38-27 on the road to remain undefeated in FCS play on Saturday, Oct. 5, in Charleston, Ill. The Redhawks established a 17-0... -
Sikeston falls in heartbreak to Poplar Bluff, hints at turning pointSIKESTON — 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... -
Air attack unruly as Schwartz, St. Vincent throttle Bayless in shootoutSt. Vincent dominates Bayless, maintaining their undefeated streak with explosive plays and a strong defense. Can they keep the momentum for a perfect season? -
Chaffee drops nail biter to Confluence PrepThe Chaffee Red Devils football team suffered a narrow 22-16 loss to the Titans of Confluence Prep on Friday night at Chaffee High School. Confluence Prep lived up to the Titans nickname as they were...
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Semoball high school football stat leaders through Week 5 (10/3/24)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. -
Jackson gets by Chaffee behind seven-run third inning (10/3/24)The last month has been a honeymoon for Jackson and its resurgent softball team. Entering Thursday evening’s District 1 showdown against Chaffee, the Lady Indians were riding a 10-game winning steak and outscoring their opponents 76-13 in that span... -
Perryville-St. Vincent rivalry lives on in race for top receiver (10/3/24)Who would have thought that two of the top receivers in Southeast Missouri reside in Perry County? Perryville senior Chase Richardet leads the area with 415 receiving yards and four touchdowns entering the Week 6 matchups on Friday, Oct. 4. Right behind him on the leaderboard is St. Vincent senior John Schwartz, who has 364 with four touchdowns...
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SEMO volleyball wins home opener over Little RockThe SEMO volleyball team played at Houck Field House for the first time this season, defeating the Little Rock Trojans three sets to one. The Ohio Valley Conference opponent Trojans started with a bang, taking set one from the Redhawks 25-20. SEMO rebounded and defeated Little Rock in the next three sets to win the match and defend their home court... -
From high school superstar to SEMO reserve, it’s Darrell Smith’s time to shineThe path of transitioning from a successful high school football player to achieving at a high level in college can take many paths. For some, the process takes years, often involving transfers between schools and between NCAA divisions. Constantly waiting for an opportunity to showcase one’s talent can be a frustrating process — one that requires much patience and optimism... -
COLUMN: SEMO dominates but offense leaves plenty to be desiredSlowly but surely, the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks were going to exercise the Demons of Northwestern State on Saturday, Sept. 28. One field goal at a time, a 19-0 defensive shutout, and Houck Field is now clear. This was a significant game for the defense, who held a Division I opponent scoreless for the first time in 30 years, a 10-0 win over UT Martin on Sept. ...
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Bernie-based company took a swing and has connected (9/12/24)At last month’s Babe Ruth Baseball World Series, when the teenage athletes weren’t competing on the Capaha Field diamond, it was a safe bet that they were flocking en masse up the hill at a display of vibrantly adorned wooden bats. “This is a metal bat tournament,” David Keathley said, “and we sell wooden bats. We’ve done very well today.” -
The test of time: Cape golf league enduring through three decades (9/2/24)Tiger Woods didn’t stay on top of his game of golf for three decades, but you can’t necessarily say the same about a group of 40 women, who gather each week at the Cape Girardeau Jaycee Municipal Golf Course. The Tee Time Tuesday Evening Ladies Golf League tees off throughout the late afternoon at the course each Tuesday and is celebrating its 30th year of existence this season. -
COLUMN: Cultural exchange through baseball is the true Babe Ruth World Series prize (8/17/24)When Charleston Fighting Squirrels head coach and Babe Ruth World Series tournament director Michael Minner addresses the crowd after the championship game between Alabama and Kelso, the key phrase he mentioned in between his message was, “We made new friends.”... -
Will Thomas’ one-hitter propels Alabama Rawdogs to Babe Ruth World Series title (8/16/24)Thursday night’s 18U Babe Ruth World Series Championship game was a long-awaited one for the Alabama Rawdogs. After falling to the Southeast Tropics in the 2023 title game and facing ridicule for an infamous age-limit dispute, the Rawdogs coasted to a world championship behind a 1-0 victory over Kelso (WA) at Capaha Park...
