Softball

Saying that Reese Dobbins has had a storied career on the softball diamond at Neelyville High School might be a pretty big understatement — and now those accomplishments have paved the way for her to take her game to the collegiate level. Dobbins recently signed her letter of intent to play softball next season for the McKendree University Bearcats in Lebanon, Illinois, which is in the St. Louis metropolitan area...

For East Carter High School senior Anna Crowley, choosing to play softball next season at Mineral Area College was a family affair. “What led to MAC was mostly my sister (Elizabeth) that currently plays ball there right now,” Crowley said. “Me and her are really close. I also really like (head) coach C.J. (Wright). He’s a great coach and he has given me a great opportunity. I think that MAC is going to do great things and is developing an awesome program.”...

Mykencie Hutchison is going from being a Redbird to being a Cardinal. The East Carter senior recently signed to play softball at the collegiate level next season with Mineral Area College in Park Hills. While East Carter’s athletic teams are the Redbirds, MAC’s teams are the Cardinals...

Southland's Kylie Walker, a record-breaking softball star, signs with Three Rivers College, marking a new chapter in her athletic journey.

Emma Tinnin signs to play softball at Missouri State-West Plains, reuniting with former teammate Hadley Wilson.

Chaffee claims softball bronze with a decisive 10-2 win over Linn in the MSHSAA Class 2 third-place game. Behind a strong offensive display, the Red Devils end their season on a high note.

Mid-Buchanan edges Chaffee 8-6 in a thrilling softball semifinal, securing its first state title game since 1979. A late rally sealed the win in a game marked by explosive plays and fierce competition.

Lafayette 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 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.

The 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...

Perryville senior Bair Hopkins set a new school record with a time of 16:10 at the JCAA Conference Invitational on Saturday in Festus. The previous record time was 16:29, set 34 years ago by Damien Erzfeld. Hopkins placed third in the race, earning First Team All Conference honors in the process...

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...

KENNETT — Kaitlyn Booker continued her strong run as a girls tennis player for the Poplar Bluff Lady Mules by adding a SEMO Conference individual championship to her trophy case during Thursday’s SEMO Conference Tournament at Kennett High School. She wasn’t the only Lady Mule to play well Thursday, as Molly Maurer finished fourth in the conference...

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...

NEELYVILLE — It was a record-setting day for Neelyville’s Reese Dobbins on Monday as her Lady Tigers defeated Chaffee 3-2. Dobbins connected on an RBI double in the bottom of the fifth inning to get the 69th double of her high school career, eclipsing the old record of 68 set by Sullivan’s Kayla Urich in 2019...

It was definitely a good day for the Poplar Bluff Mules and Lady Mules sports teams on Monday as all four varsity teams in action on Monday — softball, volleyball, girls tennis and boys soccer — picked up wins. The Lady Mules softball team shut out Kelly 3-0 at Strenfel Field, while the volleyball team picked up a 25-13, 16-25, 16-25, 25-14, 15-8 win at the Poplar Bluff High School gym. ...

The Jackson Indians softball defeated the Notre Dame Bulldogs 3-1 on Thursday at the Jackson City Park. Despite going down 1-0 early, the Indians wrestled the lead away from Notre Dame and took the victory home. Through the first two innings, the teams were locked in a pitcher duel as Jackson’s Kimmora Carothers and Notre Dame’s Taylor Kutz were not allowing many hits. ...

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...

BENTON, Mo. — Kelly added another memorable chapter to its season with a 13-5 comeback win over Twin Rivers on Tuesday, Sep. 24. In a game filled with dramatic twists and turns, the Lady Hawks’ (11-6) explosive fourth inning proved decisive in securing the victory against the Lady Royals (4-6), a Class 2, District 1 opponent...

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...

A change of scenery was not enough to lift the Poplar Bluff Lady Mules softball team past the Jackson Indians on Tuesday. Playing at Strenfel Field since the Jackson field was too wet to play on, the Lady Mules managed just two hits and fell victim to a nine-run, three-home run third inning on the way to a 13-0 loss...

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...

Blaire Riley continued to climb in the Kelly softball record book Thursday. The senior shortstop blasted her 14th-career home run in the bottom of the fourth inning against Saxony Lutheran, tying Marissa Worth for the Kelly career home run record. “It was really crazy,” Riley said. ...