-
Missouri Media Rankings, Oct. 28: St. Vincent, Jackson mark notable movements (10/29/24)By Cole Lee ~ Southeast MissourianCheck out Missouri's latest high school football rankings as St. Vincent ups its lead on the top spot in Class 1 while Jackson makes a comeback. Discover the key movements ahead of the postseason.
-
Oak Ridge captures first ever volleyball district championship (10/29/24)By Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast MissourianThe Oak Ridge volleyball team set a new milestone this year by defeating New Haven in four sets (25-22, 25-20, 23-25, 25-21) to win their first-ever district championship on Monday, Oct. 28, in Crystal City. "I am beyond proud of them for their hard work, dedication, and teamwork this year," Oak Ridge coach Starla Pulley said. "This was the first time in school history for a district championship. They all wanted it and competed every point for it."...
-
WEEK 10 TOP 10: Jackson clobbers Festus, Poplar Bluff knocks off Hawks (10/28/24)By Cole Lee ~ Southeast MissourianGet 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.
-
Claire Bean and Handley McAtee accomplish historic three-peat at Missouri State Tennis Tournament (10/28/24)Kaelin TriggsClaire Bean and Handley McAtee clinch a historic third consecutive state title at the Missouri State Tennis Tournament, concluding an undefeated career and tying a state record.
-
Caruthersville matches Dragons' physicality in 42-20 thumping (10/28/24)Tom DavisThe varsity football programs at Caruthersville and Ste. Genevieve High Schools hadn’t seen each other in nine years, but both brought storied traditions of success to Hopke Field on Friday, so third-year Tiger coach Dom Guglielmo knew how long the evening could be.
-
Dexter finishes perfect, historic regular season with demolition of Scott City (10/27/24)Tom DavisDEXTER - The Dexter High School football squad had an opportunity to make history on Friday in its final regular season game against Scott City at Charles Bland Stadium.
-
Short rallies push Lafayette softball past Jackson at home, into final four berth (10/26/24)Cole Lee ~ Southeast MissourianLafayette softball triumphs over Jackson 4-1, securing a spot in the Class 5 state final four for the first time in 17 years. Pitcher Abby Carr shines, leading the Lancers to victory.
-
Chaffee softball hammers Elsberry, claims return ticket to final four in fiery duel (10/26/24)By Cole Lee ~ Southeast MissourianChaffee softball triumphs over Elsberry 3-2, clinching a spot in the state semifinals. With stellar pitching from Carlyanne Cossou, the Red Devils aim for their first championship in school history.
-
Betts breaks loose as Charleston rolls Sikeston (10/26/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard DemocratCHARLESTON, 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...
-
NMCC seniors seal dramatic win over Portageville (10/26/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratNEW MADRID, Mo. — On a night dedicated to honoring its seniors, New Madrid County Central’s grizzled veterans refused to let their final home game end in disappointment, rallying from a late deficit to secure a thrilling 28-27 victory over Portageville on Thursday, Oct. 24...
-
Sikeston routs Hillsboro in Senior Night Firework Show (10/26/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratSIKESTON — 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,...
-
Sea of red swarms Festus, inciting fierce Jackson blowout in senior night fight (10/26/24)By Cole Lee ~ Southeast MissourianJackson dominates Festus 43-7 on senior night, unveiling red chrome helmets and showcasing a fierce defense. With a 6-game win streak, the Indians eye a strong playoff run. Can they maintain momentum?
-
Weekend Roundup: St. Vincent volleyball wins district; Notre Dame, Saxony softball season ends in state (10/26/24)By Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast MissourianSt. Vincent defeated Scott City in straight sets () to win the Class 2 District 2 championship on Saturday in Scott City. The Indians have now won four straight district titles, but 2024 was their first championship since moving up from Class 1 to Class 2...
-
Cape Central runs for 7 TDs as Tigers thump Kennett 56-0 (10/26/24)Kaiden Karper ~ Southeast MissourianCAPE GIRARDEAU — Torrance Murray took the handoff on Cape Central’s fifth play from scrimmage, brushed off a tackle at the line and looked for the next defender. But no one was there. It was like that all night for the Tigers with Murray’s 10-yard yard run being just the beginning of a dominating rushing performance as Cape Central coasted by Kennett 56-0 in the regular season finale on Friday at Tigers Stadium...
-
Meadow Heights volleyball defeats Oran in C1D3 quarterfinal, will face Advance (10/26/24)By Daniel Winningham ~ Banner PressA best-of-five match doesn’t take that long when the winning side takes the first three sets. That was the case Friday evening for No. 4 Meadow Heights. Its girls varsity volleyball squad earned a 25-13, 25-13, 25-11 match win over Oran in an MSHAA Class 1 District 3 quarterfinal contest at Zalma High School Oct. 25...
-
Leopold kicks off C1D3 tournament with win over Marquand, will face Bell City in semis (10/26/24)By Daniel Winningham ~ Banner PressHEADLINE: Wildcats defeat Marquand in district volleyball quarterfinal Leopold made quick work of Marquand-Zion to kick off the quarterfinal round of the Class 1 District 3 District Tournament on Friday, Oct. 25, in Zalma. The Wildcats took the first set 25-7, prevailed 25-4 in the second game, then ended the best-of-five match with a 25-8 victory in the third set. Rylie Schreiner led the Wildcats with seven kills. She also had two blocks...
-
Mules close regular season with win at Hillsboro (10/26/24)By MIKE BUHLER, Daily American RepublicHILLSBORO — The Poplar Bluff football Mules racked up nearly 400 yards of total offense and rallied from a double-digit first-half deficit to pick up a big 36-28 road win over the Hillsboro Hawks on Friday night. With the win, Poplar Bluff ends a three-game losing streak against the Hawks...
-
Kelly caps regular season with 48-0 win at Chaffee (10/26/24)By Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast MissourianLooking 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...
-
Hayti Indians beat Malden in Bootheel Friday Night football match (10/26/24)Kaelin TriggsHayti Indians secure a 46-22 victory over Malden in their last regular-season game, boosting their momentum before the Class 1 District 1 playoffs.
-
Brown brothers have TRC, Jackson roots (10/25/24)By MIKE BUHLER, Daily American RepublicHILLSBORO — Brothers Preston and Payton Brown have become synonymous with excellence during their careers on the football field. Both Browns helped the Hillsboro football Hawks reach the Class 4 state championship game last fall — and that success has continued in 2024...
-
Caruthers is everywhere, on every play, for the dominant Tigers (10/25/24)Tom DavisCARUTHERSVILLE – When Caruthersville High School football player Jermaine Caruthers walks out of the locker room and onto the field, he needs to be physically and mentally ready to roll because he ain’t going to get another moment to rest until the final horn sounds.
-
'Work ethic' showing in much-improved Dexter kicking game (10/25/24)Tom DavisWith each passing week, as the SEMO Conference Central Division championship was on the line, and as the top seed in the MSHSAA Class 3 District 1 was hanging in the balance, the stakes facing the Dexter High School football squad have increased.
-
Improved goalkeeper has Perryville riding four-game scoreless streak into district tournament (10/25/24)By Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast MissourianPerryville junior goalkeeper and captain Waylon Huber loves the thrill of defending penalty kicks. He stands on his toes in anticipation, eyeing the opposing striker with heightened focus. As his nerves rapidly rise, he can feel his heart pound and push through the number zero printed on the center of his baby blue kit...
-
Barrett Wheeler's breakout season drives Perryville's football success (10/25/24)By Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast MissourianThe trajectory of junior running back Barrett Wheeler and the Perryville offense overall has been one of the same. Last year, he rushed for only 500 yards and seven touchdowns during a year the Pirates averaged 23.1 points per game and went 4-6. Those numbers were in no way worthy of being included in All-Conference or All-District lists...
-
St. Vincent volleyball clinches best record since 2015, advances to fifth straight district final (10/25/24)By Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.comThe St. Vincent volleyball team has quietly created a district dynasty in Class 1, having won a title in each of the previous three years. Surprisingly so, the Indians accumulated their postseason success without a winning record. However, as they moved up to Class 2 this season, the Indians also raised their level of play. ...
-
Semoball high school football stat leaders through Week 8 (10/24/24)By Cole Lee ~ Southeast MissourianStatistical leaders from the Semoball coverage area through eight 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...
-
Rollercoaster Ride to the Finish: Chaffee claims district title with win against Neelyville (10/24/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard DemocratCHAFFEE, Mo. — In a heart-pounding clash at Frisco Park, Chaffee delivered a stunning 13-10 victory over Neelyville in the MSHSAA Class 2, District 1 Championship on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Despite entering the game as the lower-seeded team, the No. 6 ranked Lady Devils (24-6) proved they had the heart of a champion, securing a district title for the second year in a row with the thrilling upset over the No. 4 ranked Lady Tigers (27-2)...
-
Delta C-7 ends season with a memorable win for Senior Night (10/24/24)Kaelin TriggsDelta C-7 Chargers clinch a thrilling Senior Night victory, ending their season on a high.
-
Tiger coach is 'completely and totally invested' in his community (10/24/24)Tom DavisCARUTHERSVILLE – If his position as an educator and coach for the Caruthersville School District 18 doesn’t work out after 18 years of serving in the classroom and on various athletic fields, Brad Treece can always work as the marketing director for the community.
-
Gus Unterreiner's rise gives St. Vincent scary secondary (10/24/24)By Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast MissourianThe St. Vincent defense is a key reason why they are the No. 2 team in Class 1, in position to finish the regular season 9-0, and the runaway favorite to win the Class 1 District title for the second straight year. A unit whose only departure from the previous season was Semoball Award-winning linebacker Drake Robinson, the defense has allowed an average of only 12 points per game, which is a 4.5-point improvement over last year and actually stingier than defending state champion Marionville (14.8 PPG).. ...
-
Seniors reflect on only season of Saxony Lutheran football (10/24/24)By Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast MissourianWhile high schools across the area prepare for the final varsity week of the regular season, the football dream for six Saxony Lutheran seniors came to its storybook ending. As the sun was setting in Benton, the Crusaders completed their perfect introduction to football with a 40-win over Kelly to finish the junior varsity season 8-0...
-
Notre Dame volleyball ready for district tournament (10/24/24)Justin Trovillion ~ Southeast MissourianOn Wednesday, the Notre Dame girls volleyball team defeated the Dexter Bearcats three sets to zero at Notre Dame Regional High School. Dexter and Notre Dame are the one and two seeds in the Class 3 District 1 tournament beginning this week at Dexter High School...
-
Osborn’s heroics lift Sikeston past East Prairie in regular-season finale (10/23/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard DemocratEAST 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...
-
Southeast Missourian Gridiron Guide: Jackson hosts Festus in thrilling season conclusion (10/23/24)By Cole Lee ~ Southeast MissourianCatch 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!
-
Watson breaks 1,000-set milestone, becomes Sikeston’s all-time leader (10/23/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard DemocratSIKESTON — 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...
-
Mules seek to gather momentum heading into postseason play (10/23/24)By MARK J. SANDERS, Daily American RepublicFollowing a dominant 39-0 road shutout at Kennett last Friday, the Poplar Bluff football Mules hope to close out their regular season strong this Friday on the road against the Hillsboro Hawks. The Mules improved to 3-5 on the season, while Hillsboro fell to 4-4 with a 62-35 loss at Chaminade. The Mules beat Chaminade on the road 14-12 in week two...
-
Notre Dame edges Sikeston in 2OT (10/23/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard DemocratSIKESTON — 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...
-
Reaching new heights: Jackson golfer Julia Schlitt caps historic junior season (10/23/24)Kaiden Karper ~ Southeast MissourianCAPE GIRARDEAU — The touching ending Tuesday at the Dalhousie Golf Course showered joy and untold emotion to Jackson junior Julia Schlitt and all of those who cheered her on. Beneath a lucid blue sky on a sunny afternoon just 12 miles down the road from her high school, the enthusiastic applause that greeted her on the final 18th hole of the 2024 MSHSAA Class 4 Girls Golf Championships made it clear that she had left no doubt...
-
Woodland VB hopes tough schedule, close losses preps it for postseason (10/23/24)Tom DavisWith a season record of 14 wins and just as many defeats, the Woodland High School volleyball squad can’t claim to have a winning season today. However, one would be hard-pressed to state that the Cardinals have not been successful. Of those 14 losses, nine have been in matches that Woodland won at least one set while five have been defeats in five-set thrillers.
-
Bloomfield VB focused on defense as postseason nears (10/23/24)Tom DavisThe adage is that “Defense wins championships,” and Bloomfield High School volleyball coach Brasley Conner is aware of that.
-
Holcomb Hornets celebrate Senior Night with a win over Malden (10/23/24)Kaelin TriggsHolcomb Hornets clinch Senior Night victory against Malden, ending their regular season on a high.
-
Jackson’s Julia Schlitt earns silver at 2024 Class 4 State Girls Golf Championships (10/23/24)Kaiden Karper ~ Southeast MissourianJackson's Julia Schlitt shines at the 2024 Class 4 State Girls Golf Championships behind a second-place finish, narrowly missing the state title by one stroke. Read how the junior and her Indian teammates fared in the two-day tournament at Dalhousie Golf Club in Cape Girardeau.
-
Woodland’s Calvin Layton keeps sibling legacy alive with Heartland Conference championship (10/23/24)By Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast MissourianWoodland’s star cross country runner Reed Layton has won the Heartland conference championship for three straight years. Even though he graduated this past spring, his younger brother, Calvin Layton kept the family legacy alive by winning the conference championship on Tuesday, Oct. 22, in Cape Girardeau...
-
Bernie VB finding success under pressure as tough postseason nears (10/23/24)Tom DavisIn the MSHSAA volleyball postseason, the margin for errors shrinks dramatically, particularly as the pressure builds for a team.
-
Consolidation with Notre Dame brings new opportunities for Saxony Lutheran’s senior swimmer (10/23/24)By Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast MissourianSaxony senior Tommy Haz already has his name on the school’s swimming record board. This year is an odd one for him because while he’s doing the best he can to return to the state championships and help his team win, the team he’s representing is the rival school. As the last Saxony Lutheran swimmer, Haz is part of a consolidation with Notre Dame...
-
Ignore the record, Advance VB is prepared for another strong postseason (10/23/24)Tom DavisThe Advance High School volleyball program has averaged over 31 victories during a six-year stretch in which it has won five MSHSAA Class 1 state championships. This season, the Hornets have labored to an 18-11-2 mark, which includes defeats in five of their last eight matches. However, don’t include veteran Advance coach Erin Hoffman among those overly concerned about those numbers as the postseason looms.
-
Notre Dame stifles Farmington to claim third straight District 1 softball championship (10/22/24)Kaiden Karper ~ Southeast MissourianThe Notre Dame Bulldogs have done it again. Head coach Ray Reinagel’s squad slugged their way to a third straight District 1 softball title behind three early runs and a lights-out complete game from ace Taylor Kutz on the bump to outlast Farmington 3-1 on Monday night in the Class 4 District 1 championship...
-
Notre Dame secures victory over Kennett (10/22/24)Kaelin TriggsNotre Dame beats Kennett 3-0, extending their record to 20-7-1.
-
Clarkton clinches Tri-County volleyball title (10/22/24)Kaelin TriggsClarkton wins over Holcomb to win the Tri-County volleyball title 3-0.
-
Volleyball District Preview: Scott City edges state champs, ready host C2D2 Tournament (10/22/24)By Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast MissourianThe Scott City Rams closed out the home slate of their regular season in grand fashion on Monday, Oct. 21, with a five-set victory over perennial state powerhouse Advance. "We couldn't have asked for a better regular season game closer," Scott City head coach Cindy Henry said. "It's always great to win on your home floor but it exceptionally feels good to beat Advance, a very strong, well-coached Advance, is always nice."...