Football

There will be no shortage of competitiveness, passion, and bravado exhibited on Sunday during the playing of Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. Oh, and the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will be going at each other, as well.

Former high school football rivals Zai’Aire Thomas and Gavin Alspaugh are set to reunite as teammates at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. The two local football standouts signed their letters of intent on Thursday at their respective high schools.

Jackson senior Kai Crowe commits to Truman State University. The two-time Class 6 All-State wide receiver joins a Bulldogs program led by Jackson high school coach Ryan Nesbitt's brother Kellen.

Joel Wyatt returns to Kennett as head football coach, aiming to revive the program he once led to historic success.

Dexter High School football coach Chad Jamerson has been picking up nuggets of gridiron knowledge since he was a scrawny kid growing up on the athletic fields of East Prairie. That devotion to learning through the decades paid dividends this fall, as Jamerson led Dexter to its most successful season ever with the Bearcats finishing with an 11-1 record, dominating the SEMO Conference Central Division, and advancing to the MSHSAA Class 3 State Quarterfinals.

Success on the football field begets interest from others, be they fans, media, and also college football programs. Dexter High School is learning that after completing one of the most successful seasons in Bearcat history, as Central Methodist University recently pursued, and received a commitment from, Dexter senior defensive lineman Ethan Glaus.

The Poplar Bluff Mules football schedules have been released for the next three seasons (2025, 2026 and 2027), Poplar Bluff High School athletic director Kent Keith announced on Tuesday. The Mules’ 2025 schedule is identical to this past season’s schedule, other than switching from playing at home to on the road, and vice versa. Poplar Bluff opens the season Aug. 29 at Valley View in Jonesboro, Arkansas, followed by a Sept. 5 home game against Chaminade...

It wasn’t too long ago that Kayden Minner questioned if he’d ever get a chance — any chance — to play college football. Fast forward to this season, and New Madrid County Central graduate not only found a home at Mount Union, but also played a part in the Purple Raiders run to the NCAA Division III National Championship that concluded with a 41-25 loss to North Central in the Staff Bowl at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, Texas on Sunday, Jan. 5...

Jackson girls dominate Woodland 63-20 in FSCB semifinals, advancing to their first title game since 2022. With a strong defense and standout freshman class, Jackson aims to end an eight-year championship drought.