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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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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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'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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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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Dexter beats Advance to capture SCAA Tournament for first time since 2021 (10/21/24)MARBLE HILL — Friday's Stoddard County Activities Association Tournament championship volleyball match between the Dexter Lady Bearcats and Advance Lady Hornets might have turned on one key stretch in the third set. With two-time defending tournament champion Advance ahead 10-9, a Klaire Essner kill ignited a 6-0 Lady Bearcats run to take the set — and ultimately take a 25-18, 18-25, 25-15, 25-20 win and their first SCAA tourney title since 2021...
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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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'Aggressive' Dexter seeks SCAA VB sweep against rival Hornets (10/18/24)MARBLE HILL – The Dexter High School volleyball squad snapped a two-year reign by its counterpart at Advance High School earlier this season by claiming the Stoddard County Athletic Association title.
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Cotrell, three Bearcats medal at SEMO meet (10/18/24)It was a great day to be a Jackson Indian at Thursday’s SEMO Conference cross country meet. The Indians and Lady Indians easily claimed both team titles in the annual culmination to the regular season at Ozark Ridge Golf Course in Poplar Bluff — but it was a pair of Notre Dame runners who won individual titles to take momentum into the postseason...
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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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Semifinals are set at SCAA volleyball tourney (10/16/24)MARBLE HILL — The semifinals are set for the Stoddard County Activities Association volleyball tournament. Top-seeded Dexter downed No. 8 Richland 25-9, 25-6, 25-4 on Monday, while third-seeded Woodland defeated No. 6 Bloomfield 25-17, 25-22, 25‑16 later that evening. On Tuesday, No. 2 Advance beat seventh-seeded Puxico 25-15, 25-6, 25-11, and No. 5 Bell City defeated fourth-seeded Bernie 25-15, 25-13, 17-25, 25-16...
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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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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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Undefeated Dexter continues win streak in rivalry game against Kennett (10/12/24)Dexter Bearcats crush Kennett 53-0, extending their undefeated streak to 7-0.
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Lady Mules, Dexter find positives after Lady Bearcats sweep (10/12/24)The Dexter Lady Bearcats and Poplar Bluff Lady Mules both were able to take some positives away from Thursday night’s volleyball match at the Poplar Bluff High School gymnasium. For the Lady Bearcats, it was first and foremost a 25-20, 25-21, 25-16 over their SEMO Conference rivals — especially on a night when Dexter got off to a slow start in the first set...
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Dexter FB coach feels 'fortunate' to have a 'special thing going' (10/11/24)Third-year Dexter High School football coach Chad Jamerson has a little bit of mixed thoughts (but not much) on just how successful his program has become over his tenure.
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Missouri Media Rankings, Oct. 7: Caruthersville reenters Class 2 picture after big win (10/7/24)Caruthersville storms back into Missouri's Class 2 rankings after a decisive win over Scott City. Discover the latest shifts in Southeast Missouri football's state stature as Week 7 approaches.
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WEEK 7 TOP 10: Jackson sends Cape Central spiraling, Caruthersville hammers Rams (10/7/24)Cape Central's fall from grace shakes up the Week 7 football rankings as Jackson climbs, Caruthersville dominates, and St. Vincent claims the top spot for the first time this season.
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Bearcat senior, teammates burst through field en route to strong performance (10/7/24)Whether individually or as a team, the Dexter High School boy’s cross country squad is running hard toward the end of this season.
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Dexter shakes off slow start, Kelly in 48-8 thumping (10/7/24)BENTON – As impressive as the Dexter High School football squad played in a thrilling 24-21 win over then-Class 3 No. 10-ranked Southern Boone on Sept. 29, that is how sloppy the Bearcats played in the opening quarter of their game at Kelly on Friday. However, in the end, Dexter (6-0, 3-0 SEMO Conference Central Division) dominated the Hawks over the final three quarters and won easily 48-8. “We found a way (to win),” third-year Bearcat coach Chad Jamerson said following the victory. “That is what these boys do. They find a way.”
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Dexter FB Notes: Bearcats' speedster slowed (10/4/24)There has been almost no negative news surrounding the Dexter High School football squad this season.
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'No moment is too big' for young Bearcat (10/4/24)When Dexter High School football standout Lee-Michael McDonald found himself pacing the sidelines last Saturday with a lingering ankle injury, not only was the senior speedster concerned, but every one of the 1,000-plus Bearcat fans in attendance. However, as it turned out, the Bearcats had a weapon in their pocket to unveil on Class 3 No. 10-ranked Southern Boone.
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Nichols' smooth adjustment boosting hot Bearcats (10/4/24)The Dexter High School volleyball squad has been on a tear through this season and earning the No. 2 seed in today’s SEMO Conference Tournament is evidence of that.
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Semoball high school football stat leaders through Week 5 (10/3/24)Explore the top high school football stat leaders in the Semoball area through Week 5. Discover standout performances in passing, rushing, receiving, and defense across 18 local teams.
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Bearcats beat Advance, clinch share of SCAA volleyball title (10/2/24)ADVANCE — It had been more than two years since a Stoddard County Activities Association volleyball team had defeated the Advance Hornets. Until Tuesday night. The Dexter Bearcats got strong play at the net and played perhaps their best game of the season to defeat the Hornets 25-15, 22-25, 25-17, 25-11 and lock up at least a share of the SCAA regular-season title...
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Missouri Media Rankings, Sep. 30: St. Vincent closing gap with latest impressive win (9/30/24)St. Vincent narrows the gap with Marionville in Missouri high school football rankings after a dominant 35-0 win over Hayti. Dexter maintains its No. 3 spot in Class 3 with a close victory against Southern Boone.
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WEEK 6 TOP 10: Charleston's blowout upset leads SEMO South's wild weekend (9/30/24)Charleston's upset blowout over Portageville headlines a wild Week 6 in Southeast Missouri high school football, marked by hurricane winds, rescheduled games, and standout performances across the Semoball area.
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Dexter VB 'keeping the pedal down' through busy week (9/30/24)The pace is getting harried for the Dexter High School volleyball squad, as it could play as many as five matches this week in a four-day stretch.
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Dexter defense lifts slow-starting (but eventually explosive) offense to impressive W (9/30/24)DEXTER – There were signs early in Dexter’s football game with Class 3 No. 10-ranked Southern Boone on Saturday at Charles Bland Stadium that the Bearcats were going to self-implode and lose for the first time all season, as the mistakes mounted.
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Dexter FB Notes: Bearcat seniors won't play in many bigger games than this (9/27/24)Senior Night is still a month away for the 19 veteran football players on the Dexter High School roster this fall. However, Saturday will certainly prove to be as memorable of a game as any that these guys have played in their careers. The Bearcats (4-0) will host Southern Boone (3-1) on Saturday at 3 p.m. at Charles Bland Stadium. The game was rescheduled from tonight due to the inclement weather conditions.
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Young Sikeston shows 'glimpses,' but (very) tough Dexter is just too much (9/27/24)DEXTER – There were flashes throughout Sikeston’s three-set volleyball loss at Dexter recently in which the (very) young Bulldogs showed their potential. However, in the end, the host Bearcats demonstrated their ability and experience and won easily 25-14, 25-12, 25-12 at the Bearcat Event Center.
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Semoball high school football stat leaders through Week 4 (9/26/24)Statistical leaders from the Semoball coverage area through four 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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Bearcat baseball players are 'built to play safety' for tenacious Dexter D (9/25/24)There has been no shortage of highlights – on both sides of the ball – this fall for the Dexter High School football program.
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Missouri Media Rankings, Sep. 23: Big moves in Class 3 send Dexter shooting forward (9/24/24)Dexter surges forward in Class 3 after a dominant win and key losses by rivals. St. Vincent holds steady in Class 1, while Cape Central climbs to No. 7 in Class 5. Discover the latest Missouri high school football rankings.
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WEEK 5 TOP 10: Scott City shakeup causes movement among three-way conference tie (9/23/24)Cape Central dominates, St. Vincent rises, and Scott City shakes up the standings. Discover how these top teams are positioning themselves for the season ahead.
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Dexter VB is on a roll and a new libero is doing her part (9/23/24)The Dexter High School volleyball squad is off to its most successful start in nine seasons this fall, and there are several reasons as to why that is the case, including solid play from a surprising source in senior Avery Riley. “I’ve been extremely proud of her effort,” second-year Bearcat coach Haylee Orf said recently of Riley. “Her focus has improved so much over the past couple of years.”
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Dexter to bring 'physicality' into this week's BIG match-up with No. 5 foe (9/23/24)With each passing week of success, the stakes that the Dexter High School football squad is playing for increase.
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Already potent Dexter FB wants to get even better via the air (9/20/24)Dexter High School football fans are immersed in one of the most exciting seasons in recent memory, so they aren’t overly concerned with the Bearcats’ ho-hum passing numbers, thus far. However, third-year coach Chad Jamerson, at the very least, has that issue on his radar.
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WEEK 4 SEMOBALL TOP 10: New No. 1 crowned after wild football weekend (9/16/24)Cape Central claims the top spot in Semoball's Week 4 football rankings after a dominant win over Sikeston. Jackson drops to No. 2 following a tough loss, while Dexter and St. Vincent round out the top four.
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Dexter runs over New Madrid, remains perfect (9/14/24)DEXTER – New Madrid County Central High School football coach Tyler Fullhart has spent his entire life watching, playing, and coaching football throughout Southeast Missouri, and he has seen a lot of teams from Dexter High School compete.
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Bearcat runners enjoy being at home in winning own invite (9/13/24)The Dexter High School boys’ and girl’s cross country runners certainly enjoyed competing at their own invitational recently. Not only was the fact that the Bearcat boy’s squad victorious over Notre Dame and Cape Central, but they also got to compete in front of family and friends around the Dexter High School grounds.
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Dexter's Kennedy plays with confidence despite team rout by area power (9/13/24)Managing to upset Bootheel-area girl’s tennis power Kennett with Holcomb is a very tall task to ask of any high school squad. The Indians have only lost two matches since the 2020 season (not a typo).
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Bearcat FB Notes: No secret to Dexter offensive success, thus far (9/13/24)Veteran New Madrid County Central High School football coach Tyler Fullhart has been around long enough (this is his ninth season in leading the Eagle program) and had enough success (five consecutive winning seasons) to know exactly what to expect in his team’s game at Dexter today at 7 p.m.
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Dexter D has 'Gott' what it takes to dominate (9/13/24)The Dexter High School football defensive unit probably won’t shut out every one of its opponents this fall, but so far it has.
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Kennett-Holcomb tennis extends season record over Dexter (9/11/24)Kennett-Holcomb tennis team remains unbeaten, defeating Dexter 8-1.
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Dexter VB takes thrilling four-set W over C3D1 foe Saxony (9/10/24)DEXTER – Despite the volleyball programs of Saxony Lutheran and Dexter High Schools being among the more successful programs in Southeast Missouri, as well as the fact that both currently compete in the MSHSAA Class 3 District 1 postseason tournament, the two squads aren’t that familiar with each other, as they typically don’t play each other.
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Dexter drops first match of the fall tennis season in 'frustrating' fashion (9/10/24)DEXTER – The Dexter High School varsity tennis season is not going to be a perfect one any longer, as it dropped its first match of the autumn 5-4 against Farmington on Monday at Dexter High School.
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Kennett cross country kicks off season at Dexter Invitational (9/10/24)Kennett High cross country team kicks off the 2024 season with a solid performance at the Dexter Invitational, led by freshman Crafton Binkard's medal-winning run.
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Missouri Media Rankings, Sep. 9: Local teams all rising with strong performances (9/9/24)Missouri high school football rankings see significant movement as local teams surge. St. Vincent Indians climb to No. 2 in Class 1 after a stunning victory, while Cape Central breaks into Class 5's top 10.