Softball

DONIPHAN — The wait is finally over as the high school sports season started around Missouri on Monday with the first day of fall practices. Doniphan student-athletes were at school bright and early as football, volleyball and softball all had their first official reps of the season...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The Scott City softball team received the Sportsmanship Award at the 2022 Semoball Awards on Friday, July 8, at LaCroix Church in Cape Girardeau, Mo. The team earned the award after they raised and donated $500 to East Prairie’s Kennedy Cogdill, after she was injured in a car accident...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — For the third consecutive year, Portageville claimed the Best Fans Awards at the 2022 Semoball Awards on Friday, July 8, at LaCroix Church in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Nearly 40,000 total votes were cast from May 2 to May 31, with all schools in the Semoball coverage area eligible. Each week, the list was narrowed down based on votes until the final five schools remained. The five finalists were Bernie, East Prairie, Poplar Bluff, Portageville, and Sikeston...

Chris Smith is an emotional guy, particularly when it comes to young people. The recently hired Bloomfield High School educator and baseball coach has a passion for working with his student-athletes and he can’t imagine an existence without his own three children, Spencer, 9, Aubrey, 7, and Sadie Lou, 5. “They are my whole world,” Smith said.

Holcomb softball pitcher Alyssa Brown finished her career on the mound for the Hornets being named the Crader Distributing and your local Stihl Dealers Softball Athlete of the Year at the ninth annual Semoball Awards. The award was the latest of a slew of accomplishments amassed by the Holcomb valedictorian as she prepares to play softball in college...

2022 Holcomb graduate Montana Long’s hard work has paid off – she’s a finalist for the 2022 Semoball Awards, and she recently signed to continue playing softball at the next level for William Woods University where she will chase her passions for softball and equestrian science...

Not every high school athlete can boast Final Four victories three out of their four years in high school, but 2022 graduate Olivia Orf along with the rest of the Kennett softball team have fought tirelessly to claim that accomplishment. As a cornerstone of the team, Orf proved to be both an offensive and defensive threat throughout her career...

Chaffee graduate Jayden Welch signed a letter of intent to continue her softball career at Shawnee Community College. Welch helped lead the Red Devils to a 16-10 record in the fall of 2021. She was named to the Class 2 District 1 All-District first team, and received second-team All-Region and All-SEMO Conference honors as a senior...

The final batch of finalists have been selected for the 2022 Semoball Awards, presented by SoutheastHEALTH. In addition to spring sports, members of the Semoball staff selected finalists for the Coach of the Year, Sportsmanship, Comeback Athlete and Scholar Athlete awards...

The Oran Lady Eagles had a pair of players named to the Spring Class 1 All-State Softball Team after winning its second consecutive district title this past season. Senior catcher Rylee Boshell and sophomore pitcher Molly Spane were selected after each had exceptional seasons...

Advance freshman Addison Carlton was named the SCAA Conference Softball Player of the Year, and was one of three Hornets to receive All-Conference honors. Joining Carlton on the All-Conference team were sophomore Kaylee Cline and senior Alandry Below...

The Holcomb softball team recently finished up their season, after a second straight final four appearance, and a third place in the class one state tournament. In other words, they are now recognized as the third-best softball team in the state of Missouri for their class. Only two teams are better...

There have been few athletic careers at the high school level in this state that rival what Anelle Harris achieved over the past four seasons at Kennett High School. But for those that thought Harris’ feats wrapped up in leading the Indians to third place in the recent MSHSAA Class 2 Softball State Finals, they would be mistaken.

Class 1 State Sectional @ Oran Cooter (23-6-1) – Batting: Lukas Barnes (1-2, HR, RBI, Run), Tyson Banks (2-3). Pitching: L – Hayden Nazarenus (4 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 3 BB, 4 K). Oran (18-3) – Batting: Quentin Senciboy (2-2, RBI, Run), Connor Kern (1-3, 2B, RBI), Carson Kern (1-3, Run). Pitching: W – Kolten Payne (6 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 11 K), SV – Senciboy (1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K)...

HOLCOMB, Mo.- The Holcomb softball team will be making a return to the Killian softball complex in Springfield, Missouri, on Monday for the final four of the state tournament, where they will take on Jasper. While this is a tall feat in itself, there is definitely some excitement around the city of Holcomb...

KENNETT, Mo.- The Kennett Lady Indians softball team is heading back to Springfield for the third time in four years. This time, they are tasked with the team they beat for the third place last year in Diamond. However, fans think it may be a bit different this year...

The Oran Lady Eagles had five players named all-district after the team claimed the MSHSAA Class 1 District 2 title. Sophomore Molly Spane was selected as a pitcher. She earned complete-game wins in the semifinal and championship with 21 total strikeouts...

PIEDMONT — Kennett is headed back to Killian. Freshman pitcher Handley McAtee and the defense gave up one hit while the seniors got the offense off to a fast start Tuesday in a 12-2 win over Clearwater in the MSHSAA Class 2 quarterfinal. Kyra Jaco led off with a triple, Audrey Phillips singled and Anelle Harris also tripled as Kennett scored three runs before recording an out...

ORAN, Mo. — All season long the Holcomb Hornets have aimed at returning to state after a second place finish last year. On Tuesday, the Hornets used timely hitting, stellar defense and the pitching of senior Alyssa Brown to punch their ticket to the Class 1 semifinals in Springfield, with a 7-0 quarterfinal win over Oran...

SIKESTON — This group has already left a lasting legacy for Oran softball with back-to-back MSHSAA Class 1 District 2 Championship, but there’s still work to be done. In a rematch from last season, the Lady Eagles (14-5, 3-1 Scott-Mississippi Conference) will face the Holcomb Lady Hornets (25-6, 5-0 Tri-County Conference) at 4:30 p.m. in an MSHSAA Class 1 State Quarterfinal at Oran High School on Tuesday, May 17...

ORAN, Mo. — Top-seeded Oran withstood a tough test and a late rally from third-seeded Risco/Gideon to win its second consecutive MSHSAA Class 1 District 2 Championship at Oran High School on Wednesday, May 11. The Lady Eagles (14-5, 3-1 Scott-Mississippi Conference) jumped out to a controlling lead but the Lady Tigers (17-12, 5-1 Tri-County Conference) refused to go down without a fight...

MARBLE HILL, Mo. — Clearwater coach Shannon English knew Advance would test his team in Wednesday's Class 2 District 2 championship game. The Hornets hung around for most of the game until Jorja Eaton's two-run triple in the fifth inning shifted momentum back to Clearwater for good...

ORAN, Mo. — There’s just one obstacle left standing between top-seeded Oran and a second consecutive MSHSAA Class 1 District 2 Championship after defeating fourth-seeded Delta in a semifinal. The Lady Eagles (13-5, 3-1 Scott-Mississippi Conference) were tested by the Ladycats (7-6, 2-1 Scott-Mississippi Conference), but ultimately made the necessary plays to secure an 8-2 win at Oran High School on Tuesday, May 10...

HOLCOMB, Mo.- The Holcomb Lady Hornets are now one of the eight teams remaining in class one in the state of Missouri, after beating Southland handily in the district championship game, 15-0. "Winning a District Title is always a great achievement for our program and our school," stressed Matt Casper, the Holcomb softball head coach. ...

ORAN, Mo. — Third-seeded Risco/Gideon avenged an early-season loss with a 14-5 win over second-seeded Bernie in a semifinal of the MSHSAA Class 1 District 2 Tournament at Oran High School on Tuesday, May 10. The Lady Tigers (17-11, 5-1 Tri-County Conference) led the entire game and pulled away late from the Lady Mules (16-13, 3-1 Stoddard County Activities Association). It was the first game of the tournament a lower-seeded team came away victorious...

Chaffee (10-12) - Batting: Connor Berry (1-3, RBI), Carter Cossou (1-3, RBI). Pitching: LP - Berry (2 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 1 BB, 4 K). East Prairie (18-5) - Batting: Hayden Ellis (4-4, 4 RBIs, Run), Owen Knight (1-3, 2 RBIs), Garrett Scott (2-4, 2B, RBI, 2 Runs), Noah Johnson (2-3, 2 RBIs). Pitching: WP - N. Johnson (7 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 11 K)...

ORAN, Mo. — Fourth-seeded Delta made quick work of fifth-seeded Campbell with a three-inning 18-0 victory in the first round of MSHSAA Class 1 District 2 Tournament on Monday, May 9, at Oran High School. The Ladycats (7-5 2-1 Scott-Mississippi Conference) pounced on the Lady Camels (3-10, 1-2 Tri-County Conference) putting the game out of reach in the blink of an eye...

ORAN, Mo. — The road to defending the district title is underway for Oran after overwhelming Scott County Central on Monday, May 9. The Lady Eagles (12-5, 3-1 Scott-Mississippi) won 16-0 in a three-inning game over the Bravettes in the opening round of the MSHSAA Class 1 District 2 Tournament at Oran High School...

MARBLE HILL, Mo. — Clearwater took the lead early and didn't look back as the Tigers defeated Dexter 8-2 in the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 semifinal at Woodland. Clearwater will play Advance, which beat second-seeded Scott City 6-4, in the championship game at 4 p.m. Wednesday...

Scott City continued its recent string of blowout victories with an 11-1, five-inning win over Bloomfield on Monday to open the Class 2 District 2 tournament at Woodland High School. Alyssa Dirden put the second-seeded Rams on the board early with a three-run home run to center field in the first inning while Avarie O'Brien put the game away with a three RBI single in the fifth...

Chaffee (10-11) - Batting: Carson Spies (Hit), Conner Berry (Hit). Pitching: LP - Kade Atkins (2 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 1 BB, 2 K). Saxony Lutheran (11-5) - Batting: Jacob Johnson (2-2, HR, 2 RBIs, 3 Runs), Aaron Eubanks (3-3, 2B, RBI, Run). Pitching: WP - Drew Hahs (5 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 8 K)...

MARBLE HILL, Mo. — Clearwater opened the playoffs by scoring 10 runs with two outs Saturday in the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 quarterfinal at Woodland High School. Ragan Shearrer drove in seven runs with a home run, a double and two walks while Becca Brewington struck out eight of the 10 batters she faced in Clearwater’s 22-0 win over Puxico...

HOLCOMB, Mo.- The Holcomb Lady Hornets played a semi-final district softball game against the Cooter Wildcats, in which Holcomb won 17-2 in three innings. Alyssa Brown started on the mound for the Lady Hornets. She threw all three innings and allowed four hits, two runs, and two earned runs...

There have been a lot of cleats touching home plate this spring during area softball games. Seven of the eight teams in the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 playoffs are averaging at least 7.5 runs per game, including half the field averaging double digits...

Scott City (11-10) – Batting: Luke Holder (1-3, 2B, RBI), Mark Panagos (0-3, RBI, Run). Pitching: WP – Lawson Graff (7 IP, 0 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 9 K). Chaffee (9-10) – Batting: Kade Atkins (Run). Pitching: LP – Levi McKinnie (5 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 BB, 8 K). Meadow Heights (11-9) – Batting: Will Green (2-4, 2B, 3 RBI, Run), Braeden Hays (2-2, RBI, Run), Koby Cook (1-4, RBI, Run). Pitching: LP – Kade Lindgren (6 IP, 12 H, 9 R, 2 BB, 4 K)...

Saxony Lutheran (10-5) – Batting: Wilson Lodge (Hit), Carson Birk (Hit). Pitching: LP – Andrew Hahs (4.2 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 1 BB, 8 K). Woodland (13-4) – Batting: Jo Cook (3-3, 2 Runs, SB), Nate Ware (1-2, HR, RBI, Run, SB), Cecil Abernathy (1-3, RBI). Pitching: WP – C. Abernathy (6 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 1 K)...

At the start of her senior season, Poplar Bluff softball player Lauren Webb wasn’t sure she wanted to play in college. “My brother plays college baseball and I see how much he works, it’s like a full-time job,” Webb said. But, she added, it was also about a lack of confidence in her abilities. With the help of her family and coaches that changed this past fall...

ELLSINORE — East Carter couldn't ask for a better end to their season and the high school careers of five seniors on Senior Day with a walk-off win Tuesday. Jordan Moore drove in fellow senior Elizabeth Crowley in the bottom of the seventh as the Redbirds beat Doniphan 3-2...

HOLCOMB, Mo- On Monday, May 2nd, the Holcomb Lady Hornets softball team hosted the East Prairie Eagles on their senior night. Luckily for the Lady Hornets, it was a senior night made even more memorable by a 10-point win over the Eagles, 15-5. It was the first time these two teams have played each other in nine years, and the Lady Hornets were able to walk away successful...

SENATH, Mo.- The Senath-Hornersville Lady Lions played Risco with Gideon in a softball matchup that didn't see much offense more the Lady Lions. The Lady Bulldogs are having a fantastic year, and are one of the better teams in their area according to state rankings...

Sikeston (5-18) – Batting: Trace Sullivan (3-3, 2B, RBI). Pitching: LP – Heath Poindexter (6 IP, 3 H, 4 R, 3 BB, 4 K). Notre Dame (11-9) – Batting: Blake Anderson (2-3, 2B, HR, 3 RBIs, Run). Pitching: WP – Noah Gadberry (7 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 4 BB, 6 K). Oran (12-3) – Batting: Kolten Payne (2-3, HR, 2 RBIs, 2 Runs), Connor Kern (2-3, 3B, 2 RBIs, 2 Runs), Carson Kern (2-3, 2 RBIs, 2 Runs), Nolan Loper (2-3, 2B, 2 RBIs, Run). ...

After winning the Bootheel Conference Tournament Wednesday, Kennett Softball hosted two solid opponents from the Ozark Foothills Conference the next two days. Before Thursday’s contest, Kennett held a Senior Day activity. The seniors that were recognized included Anelle Harris, Kyra Jaco, Olivia Orf, Audrey Phillips, and Jetta Tillmon...

Cape Central (8-13) – Batting: Cade Emmenderfer (2-4, RBI, Run), Ty Thatcher (1-4, 2 Runs). Pitching: WP – Wyatt Brinkopf (7 IP, 8 H, 3 R, 1 BB, 8 K). Notre Dame (9-9) – Batting: Conner Wissinger (3-4, RBI), Blake Anderson (1-3, 3B, RBI, Run). Pitching: LP – Grant James (5.1 IP, 3 H, 5 R, 4 BB, 6 K), Noah Gadberry (1.2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 2 K)...

Chaffee (9-7) – Batting: Conner Berry (1-4, RBI, SB). Pitching: LP – Easton Fowler (4 IP, 8 H, 8 R, 2 BB, 2 K). Woodland (11-4) – Batting: Jo Cook (3-4, RBI, 3 Runs), Cecil Abernathy (1-4, 3B, 2 RBIs, Run), Kale Landewee (1-3, 2 RBIs), Seth Abernathy (0-2, 2 RBIs), Nate Ware (2 Hits). Pitching: WP – Trenton Braswell (7 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 8 K)...

Saxony Lutheran – Batting: Collin Tarry (3-4, 2B, 4 RBIs, 2 Runs, SB), Blake Gaebler (2-4, RBI, Run, SB), Jacob Johnson (1-3, 2B, RBI, 2 Runs). Pitching: WP – Drew Hahs (3 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 5 K), Aaron Eubanks (2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K). Oak Ridge – Batting: Konnor Hobeck (Hit), Garrett Seabaugh (Hit). Pitching: LP – Seabaugh (3.1 IP, 7 H, 10 R, 5 BB, 7 K), Carson Hahs (1.2 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 1 BB, 0 K)...

East Prairie 16, Charleston 1, F/3 The Lady Eagles (4-8, 3-2 Scott-Mississippi Conference) offense ignited for 13 runs in the third inning during a 16-1 win over the Lady Bluejays (0-7, 0-2 Scott Mississippi Conference) at H. A. Jones Park in East Prairie, Mo...

The Kennett Lady Indians won the Bootheel Softball Conference on Wednesday over Portageville, 17-0, in a dominant win that lasted three innings. There are really only two aspects of this game for the Kennett Lady Indians. It was done on both sides of the ball...

The East Carter softball team was able to outlast Neelyville for a 4-2 win Wednesday. Jordan Moore was in the circle for East Carter as she was able to hold the Tigers to only two hits and struck out 10 in seven innings. Rylee O'Dell went 3 for 5 with an RBI and a run scored for the Redbirds while Moore, Honna Brown and Anna Crowley, who tripled, each drove in a run. Mykencie Hutchison had two hits and scored...

NEW MADRID, Mo. — Rylee Boshell is a dangerous weapon both at and behind the plate. The four-year starter at catcher has been on an absolute tear this season batting .659 with 29 total hits, 21 RBIs and 22 runs scored in helping lead Oran (9-4, 1-0 Scott-Mississippi Conference) on its quest to defend the Class 1 District 2 title...

The Kennett Indians hosted the Bootheel Conference Tournament this year, in which they were the first overall seed. Kennett won this game 10-0, thanks to a stout defense and some great at-bats. The Lady Lions ultimately fell behind early in this one, and Kennett never looked back...