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Missouri Media Rankings, Oct. 28: St. Vincent, Jackson mark notable movements (10/29/24)Check 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.
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WEEK 10 TOP 10: Jackson clobbers Festus, Poplar Bluff knocks off Hawks (10/28/24)Get 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.
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Caruthersville matches Dragons' physicality in 42-20 thumping (10/28/24)The 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.
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Dexter finishes perfect, historic regular season with demolition of Scott City (10/27/24)DEXTER - 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.
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Betts breaks loose as Charleston rolls Sikeston (10/26/24)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...
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NMCC seniors seal dramatic win over Portageville (10/26/24)NEW 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...
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Sea of red swarms Festus, inciting fierce Jackson blowout in senior night fight (10/26/24)Jackson 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?
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Cape Central runs for 7 TDs as Tigers thump Kennett 56-0 (10/26/24)CAPE 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...
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Mules close regular season with win at Hillsboro (10/26/24)HILLSBORO — 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...
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Kelly caps regular season with 48-0 win at Chaffee (10/26/24)Looking 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...
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Hayti Indians beat Malden in Bootheel Friday Night football match (10/26/24)Hayti Indians secure a 46-22 victory over Malden in their last regular-season game, boosting their momentum before the Class 1 District 1 playoffs.
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Brown brothers have TRC, Jackson roots (10/25/24)HILLSBORO — 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...
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Caruthers is everywhere, on every play, for the dominant Tigers (10/25/24)CARUTHERSVILLE – 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.
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'Work ethic' showing in much-improved Dexter kicking game (10/25/24)With 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.
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Barrett Wheeler's breakout season drives Perryville's football success (10/25/24)The 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...
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Semoball high school football stat leaders through Week 8 (10/24/24)Statistical 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...
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Tiger coach is 'completely and totally invested' in his community (10/24/24)CARUTHERSVILLE – 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.
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Gus Unterreiner's rise gives St. Vincent scary secondary (10/24/24)The 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).. ...
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Seniors reflect on only season of Saxony Lutheran football (10/24/24)While 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...
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Southeast Missourian Gridiron Guide: Jackson hosts Festus in thrilling season conclusion (10/23/24)Catch 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!
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Mules seek to gather momentum heading into postseason play (10/23/24)Following 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...
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Edmundson, Kee named as Athletes of the Month (10/22/24)The Mules Booster Club has named Poplar Bluff High School athletes Hannah Kee and Jay Edmundson as the September Athletes of the Month, presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. Edmundson, who is the Mules starting quarterback, has amassed 1,283 passing yards and 493 rushing yards this season, as of the recognition, for a total of 1,206 career rushing yards...
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Missouri Media Rankings, Oct. 21: Marionville drops, St. Vincent claims crown (10/21/24)St. Vincent dethrones Marionville in Missouri's Class 1 football rankings. With one week left in the regular season, find out which teams are climbing and who’s holding steady.
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WEEK 9 TOP 10: East Prairie wins decisively, Poplar Bluff returns (10/21/24)East Prairie dominates Charleston, climbing rankings as Poplar Bluff reclaims a spot. Jackson and St. Vincent hold top positions in Southeast Missouri's Week 9 football power rankings.
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Tylyne Mathies leads Malden to first win in three years (10/21/24)Malden ends a 3-year losing streak with a 50-17 victory over Veritas Christian, led by Tylyne Mathies' five touchdowns.
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Distracted Tigers eventually run away from Bulldogs in 55-20 rout (10/21/24)CARUTHERSVILLE – Just minutes before the kickoff of the Caruthersville vs. Portageville football game on Saturday at Hopke Field, something was amiss with the Tigers.
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Dexter FB continues on historic tear after dismantling once-dominant foe (10/21/24)DEXTER – The MSHSAA web site only ventures back through the 2010 football season for the program at Dexter High School. However, what is indisputable is the fact that the Bearcats are immersed in historic territory this season.
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Offensive lineman scores in Perryville's homecoming triumph, wins seventh game of 2024 (10/20/24)With a dominating 49-8 win over Herculaneum on homecoming Saturday, the 7-1 Pirates have established themselves as the best team in modern Perryville history. The Pirates surpassed the 6-4 2017 team for the most wins in recent history and still have one more game to go before the Class 4 District 1 Tournament, which as the No. 2 seed, will surely host the first two rounds...
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Jackson dominates Saturday tilt, strings fifth consecutive win in St. Louis (10/19/24)Jackson secures fifth straight win with a 55-14 victory in St. Louis, setting up a crucial clash with Festus. Can they continue their winning streak and secure a first-round playoff bye?
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Sikeston dominates second half to overpower NMCC 49-21 (10/19/24)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. ...
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First-half explosion guides St. Vincent to eighth consecutive victory at Grandview (10/19/24)St. Vincent's dominant first half secures an eighth straight win over Grandview, inching them closer to the Quad County Conference title. Can they clinch it with another victory next week?
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Mules strike fast at Kennett (10/19/24)KENNETT — The Poplar Bluff football Mules scored early and often to roll to a 39-0 victory over the Kennett Indians Friday night at Metz Cherry Stadium. The Mules (3-5) jumped out to a 33-0 lead after the opening period and never looked back as Kennett fell to 0-8...
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Cape Central gets past Lift for Life Academy behind Thomas’ 6 TD (10/19/24)CAPE GIRARDEAU — Zai’Aire Thomas' message to his Cape Central teammates at halftime was simple: “we just need to go play our game.” The Tigers heard their star running back loud and clear. Thomas ran for four touchdowns and caught two more to lead Cape Central to a 44-28 win over Lift for Life Academy Charter at Tigers Stadium on Friday, Oct. 18...
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Scott City crushes Chaffee to claim Scott-Miss title (10/19/24)
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Kennett falls to Poplar Bluff on Senior Night (10/19/24)Poplar Bluff shuts out Kennett 39-0 on Senior Night, scoring five touchdowns in the first quarter.
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Barousse has major legacy with Mules football (10/18/24)Editor's note: This the second part of a two-part story. Part One ran in the Oct. 12 edition of the Daily American Republic and can be found online at semoball.com Current Poplar Bluff assistant football coach Mark Barousse has a legacy with the Mules that goes beyond the 77 wins and two district championships he racked up in 12 seasons at the program's helm from 1997 to 2001 and 2011 to 2017...
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'Facelift' complete in getting Caruthersville FB back to where it should be (10/18/24)New York state native Dom Guglielmo needed Google Maps to find Caruthersville, Missouri when he drove to the Bootheel in the winter of 2022 to take over the Caruthersville High School football program.
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Semoball high school football stat leaders through Week 7 (10/17/24)Discover the top high school football stat leaders in the Semoball area through Week 7, featuring standout performances in passing, rushing, receiving, tackles, sacks, and interceptions.
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Mules head to Kennett on Friday (10/17/24)After a strong performance against West Plains that came up short in overtime, the Poplar Bluff Mules will go on the road to try to improve their record against the Kennett Indians. The Mules lost 35-28 to the Zizzers last week to drop to 2-5 on the season. Kennett, however, is winless so far, standing at 0-7 in 2024...
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Southeast Missourian Gridiron Guide: North-South matchups to rule Week 8 schedule (10/16/24)Get ready for an action-packed Week 8 in Southeast Missouri football with thrilling North-South matchups. From Kelly's St. Louis showdown to Scott City's rivalry clash, find out which games are must-watch.
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Dexter FB to test itself (and quiet skeptics) against long-time nemesis (10/16/24)The recent history of Dexter High School football hasn’t been a story of success. That is, until the past two seasons.
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Eagles pay tribute to Hodges with emotional win (10/15/24)With heavy hearts but determined spirits, East Prairie took the field on Friday night, honoring the memory of its beloved friend and mentor, Steve Hodges, with a 40-20 victory at Kelly. The team played with a ferocity and intensity that would have made Hodges proud, their every tackle and touchdown a tribute to his memory...
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Missouri Media Rankings, Oct. 14: Caruthersville on rise, district races heating up (10/14/24)We’re rapidly approaching the postseason, and many local teams are still receiving state recognition, with a few more on the cusp of getting votes. At the very top, once again, St. Vincent is receiving four first-place votes in Class 1 as the race against Marionville battles on...
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The Missing Piece: Bogan’s return transforms Portageville (10/14/24)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Xayvion Bogan wouldn’t let a broken collarbone sideline him for long. After a grueling six-week recovery from a broken collarbone, the Portageville standout returned to the gridiron with a vengeance, leading his team to a dominant 53-8 victory over Malden on Oct. 4...
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WEEK 8 TOP 10: NMCC debuts, Scott City slides, East Prairie keeps climbing (10/14/24)Conference play winds down as local high school football teams jostle for top spots. Jackson reclaims No. 1, East Prairie climbs to a record high, and NMCC enters the top 10 in the Semoball rankings.
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Caruthersville keeps Bootheel bragging rights (and more) with dominant W over Hayti (10/14/24)HAYTI – Having won the last two “Battle of the Bootheel” football games by an average margin of 46 points, it was little surprising that Caruthersville claimed a third consecutive title on Friday at Hayti by a comfortable 48-16 margin. However, for a while at least, the Indians made it interesting until the Tigers simply proved too much.
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Mission Accomplished: East Prairie outguns Kelly 40-20 (10/12/24)BENTON, Mo. — A lean, mean, winning machine. East Prairie proved again it is an elite squadron, dominating at Kelly and securing a 40-20 victory on Friday, Oct. 11. “I've continued to stress the importance of effort and physicality, and week after week, we're proving that we're improving in those areas,” said East Prairie coach Ian Penrod. “It was on full display throughout the game. We were dominant in all phases, from offense to defense to special teams.”...
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Cape Central running game infallible as Tigers cruise to blowout at Farmington (10/12/24)Cape Central dominated Farmington 54-14 with a stellar running night. Zai’Aire Thomas and KeyShawn Boyd each score four touchdowns, propelling the Tigers to a strong finish to conference play.
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Jackson rolls to 55-12 victory over Sikeston, wins fourth straight (10/12/24)SIKESTON — Ryan Nesbitt made sure to heap praise about his rapidly improving team following Jackson's blowout win on Friday night. “Our kids really do enjoy this,” Nesbitt said. “They work at it and we spend a lot of time year-round in preparation. So, it's not hard to get them up and motivated for games. Just blessed with kids that enjoy this process.”...
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St. Vincent sends off seniors in homecoming win (10/12/24)St. Vincent pulled out the stops for its final home game of the 2024 regular season on Friday, Oct. 11, in Perryville. The Indians’ offensive fury engulfed the Cuba Wildcats like their homecoming bonfire in a 49-16 win to maintain their perfect record...