East Prairie

When you break down the 2023 Kenyon College baseball roster, there are student-athletes from 14 states, including six players from California and five from New York.

HILLSBORO, Mo. — The Sikeston girls’ track and field team had five athletes qualify for the MSHSAA Class 4 State Meet after strong performances at the sectional meet on Saturday, May 20 at Hillsboro High School. “Overall, I think we did really well,” said Sikeston coach Betsy Cowlick. ...

The Scott-Mississippi All-Conference softball team has been released, with East Prairie senior shortstop Tori Stinnett and Scott County coach Tim Carlisle topping the list as the conference player and coach of the year. Stinnett led the Lady Eagles to a 16-8 overall record and conference title and finished the season with a remarkable .645 batting average with 49 total hits including 17 doubles, three triples and eight home runs. ...

CHARLESTON, Mo. — In a thrilling battle for the MSHSAA Class 3, District 2 Championship, Scott City defeated East Prairie 5-4 at Hillhouse Park on Wednesday, May 17. The Rams (20-8) overcame an early deficit and fended off a furious rally by the Eagles (18-13-1) to claim back-to-back district championships...

CHARLESTON – The East Prairie High School baseball squad won a postseason game on Tuesday by beating Kelly 3-2 at Hillhouse Park in Charleston. However, the origins of the MSHSAA Class 3 District 2 semifinal victory can be traced to Monday’s postseason domination of the host Blue Jays.

CHARLESTON, Mo. — East Prairie leaned on a savvy, situational approach to topple Charleston 16-1 in the opening round of the MSHSAA Class 3, District 1 Tournament at Hillhouse Park on Monday, May 15. Rather than relying on brute force, the Eagles (17-12-1) used a combination of smart baserunning, well-executed sacrifices and clutch hitting to generate runs and keep the Bluejays (9-14) on their heels...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The Kelly, New Madrid County Central and East Prairie track and field teams competed at the MSHSAA Class 3, District 1 Meet at Notre Dame Regional High School on Saturday, May 13. Dexter won the boys’ division with a team score of 114, while NMCC was seventh with 52 points, Kelly was ninth with 25 points and East Prairie was 12th with 14.5 points...

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — The East Prairie softball team’s dream season came to an abrupt end at Adams Park on Saturday, May 6. The Lady Eagles (16-8) fell 11-1 to Malden (16-10) in the opening round of the MSHSAA Class 2, District 1 Tournament. “We knew going into this season that we had a lot of the ‘missing puzzle pieces’ finally into place and would be a force to reckon with,” said East Prairie coach Jade Marcum. ...

The St. Vincent girls' track and field team won the Class 1 District 1 championship on Saturday at Scott City High School. The top four finishers advance to the sectional round. St. Vincent sent three relays to sectionals and won the district title in the 4x200m with a time of 2:00.98. ...

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — On Senior Night, the East Prairie baseball team played like champions, winning 12-0 against Oak Ridge on Thursday, May 4 at H.A. Jones Memorial Park in East Prairie, Missouri. “I can’t say enough good things about these three seniors,” said East Prairie coach Gary Scott. “They’ve been a pleasure to coach for sure. They have helped our program over the last couple of years. We will miss them...

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — The East Prairie softball team has undergone a stunning transformation this season, going from a struggling squad to a dominant force on the field. The Lady Eagles (16-7) are in the midst of an unforgettable season, and its latest victories over some of the best talent in the area only further solidify its position as a top contender with the postseason right around the corner...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The track was scorching and the competition was fierce as area high school athletes gathered to compete at the 2023 SEMO Conference Meet at Notre Dame Regional High School on Saturday, April 29. The boys and girls from Jackson won the North Division with team scores of 120 and 104, respectively...

ELLSINORE, Mo. — East Prairie put on a show-stopping performance, crushing East Carter with a final score of 14-1 on Monday, May 1. Peyton Hodges was the star of the game for the Eagles (13-10), earning the win on the mound after pitching 6.2 innings and allowing one earned run, one hit and striking out 12 batters...

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — It was a day filled with emotion and energy as the East Prairie seniors took center stage, determined to leave their mark on the softball diamond. The Lady Eagles (14-7) did just that, delivering a smashing performance on Senior Night and stunning Class 1, No. 5 Holcomb (20-6) with an 11-8 final score on Monday, May 1...

CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. — In a high-scoring and nailing-biting game, East Prairie pulled off an incredible comeback to win 20-13 at Caruthersville in extra innings on Thursday, April 27. The Eagles (11-8) showcased their unwavering perseverance and unrelenting drive in the thrilling come-from-behind victory against the Tigers (6-12)...

CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. — The East Prairie softball team sent a clear message to their competition with a 24-4 win in four innings at Caruthersville. The Lady Eagles (13-6) seemed to be playing on another level and left the Lady Tigers (1-15) starching their heads and wondering what hit them...

CHARLESTON, Mo. — East Prairie won its seventh consecutive game in commanding fashion, delivering an electrifying performance against Charleston in the Red and Blue Classic at Hillhouse Park on Wednesday, April 26. Peyton Hodges showcased an impressive arsenal of pitches that frustrated the opposing batters as the Eagles (10-8) defeated the Bluejays (6-9) in six innings by a 10-0 margin...

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. — The East Prairie softball team hit a home run both on and off the field, winning the Swing Pink Tournament-White Division and helping raise money for breast cancer research in the process. The Eagles (11-6) displayed grit and determination throughout the tournament, finishing with a 3-0 record after earning wins against Dexter (5-7), Ellington (11-5) and Twin Rivers (11-8) on Saturday, April 22 at McLane Park in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. ...

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — The Charleston boys’ and Van Buren girls’ track teams came away victorious at the Eva G. Henshaw Memorial at East Prairie High School on Thursday, April 20. Charleston won the boy's division with an overall team score of 103. The Bluejays claimed gold in four individual events, which was tied with Kennett for the most...

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — Owen Knight dominated on the mound, striking out 15 batters and earning a complete-game win in East Prairie’s 8-0 win over Campbell on Tuesday, April 18. “Overall, we played well as a team,” said East Prairie coach Gary Scott. “Owen Knight controlled the game and was lights out today.”...

SENATH, Mo. — East Prairie lost 4-2 at Senath-Hornersville on Thursday, April 13. The Eagles (4-7) gained an early advantage, but could not hang on against the talented Lions (6-3). “We did a good job of putting the ball in play,” said East Prairie coach Gary Scott. “Unfortunately, for us, we sprayed the baseball right at them.”...

CHARLESTON, Mo. — The East Prairie softball team left no doubt in its county rivalry matchup with Charleston on Thursday, April 13. The Lady Eagles (4-4) delivered a dominant performance en route to a lop-sided 17-3 victory over the Lady Bluejays (1-7)...

ORAN, Mo. — The Oran softball team rebounded from a disappointing loss with a pair of solid victories. The Lady Eagles (9-2) won 10-8 over Malden (7-5) at Oran High School on Tuesday, April 11, and 19-2 at Gideon (1-5) on Wednesday, April 13. “It was good to bounce back with a win after a tough loss to East Prairie,” said Oran Jim Eftink. “We’re still not where we need to be but we’ve got time to clean things up. We’re just a little sloppy right now.”...

NEW MADRID, MO. — East Prairie had three different players hit a home run in a resounding victory over New Madrid County Central at Eagles Park on Tuesday, April 11. East Prairie (4-6) won 14-2 over NMCC (4-6) after finishing the game with a 14-4 hitting advantage...

NEW MADRID, Mo. — The East Prairie softball team put on a clinic in a 16-0 domination of New Madrid County Central at Eagles Park on Tuesday, April 11. “The team played well today,” said East Prairie Jade Marcum. “We are definitely back on the right track and working together as a team. There were a few base running errors here and there, but overall, we were pleased with them.”...

KENNETT – After 14 teams converged on Kennett High School Tuesday afternoon, Charleston boys and Sikeston girls came out on top at the Kennett Invitational track and field meet with team scores of 124 and 137, respectively. The hosts finished third in girls competition and second in boys. ...

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — Despite a slow start, Oran exploded for a flurry of runs in the final inning to secure a resounding 17-1 victory over East Prairie on Thursday, April 6. “It was a good win for us against a good conference opponent,” said Oran coach Joe Bickings. ...

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — It was a combination of timely hitting, strong pitching and solid defense that lifted the East Prairie softball team to a 9-6 win over Oran on Thursday, April 6. The win not only represents a significant moment for East Prairie (2-4), but also sets the stage for a potential shift in the balance of power within the Scott-Mississippi Conference...

Greenville 5, Meadow Heights 4 Game 1 The Greenville Bears defeated the Meadow Heights Panthers 5-4 in the first of a doubleheader on Thursday at Greenville High School. Meadow Heights was led on offense by sophomore Braeden Hayes who went 2-4 with 2 RBIs and a home run. Hayes also pitched a complete game with a total of six strikeouts...

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — Ja’Niya Smith jacked two home runs and plated four RBIs for Portageville during a 12-8 win at East Prairie on Tuesday, April 4. The Lady Bulldogs (5-5) overcame an early deficit against the Lady Eagles (1-4) and scored five runs in the seventh inning to secure the victory...

CHAFFEE, Mo. — After suffering a 2-0 loss at Chaffee, the East Prairie baseball team is left searching for answers on the offensive end. The Eagles (3-4) struggled to generate consistent offense, managing just two hits in the shutout loss to the Red Devils (6-1)...

Scott City’s hot start to the season continues with a 12-4 victory over East Prairie on Thursday at Scott City. Seven Rams knocked in a base hit and an equal amount drove in at least one run. Luke Umfleet went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBIs. The junior first baseman leads the Rams (6-0) in hits (8) and RBIs (7), as well as batting .571 with an OPS of 1.361 so far this season...

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — Rayne Jerrigan struck out eight batters and earned a win in his first varsity start on Wednesday, March 29. Jerrigan threw six innings, allowing an earned run on three hits and led the East Prairie Eagles (3-2) to an 11-4 victory over the Risco Tigers (1-5) at East Prairie High School on Wednesday, March 29...

ADVANCE, Mo. — The East Prairie softball team could not climb out of an early hole and fell at Advance on Thursday, March 30. The Lady Hornets (4-1) used a strong performance on the mound from Brogan Hawkins, who earned a complete-game win, to secure the 4-2 victory over the Lady Eagles (1-3)...

The Portageville baseball team picked up wins over East Prairie on Saturday, March 25 at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and at Holcomb on Monday, March 27. The Bulldogs (6-0) won 7-1 over the Eagles (1-2) and 14-1 over the Hornets (3-1). “It was great to get outside and play,” said Portageville coach Tyler Trover. “Considering how much it rained, Friday. We were very fortunate to secure Capaha and play."...

BENTON, Mo. — Confidence, composure and energetic spirit helped Kelly secure an upset win over Class 3, No. 3 East Prairie on Thursday, March 23. The Hawks (2-1) came through with some timely hits and had a great pitching performance from Dalton Forck in the 6-1 victory over the Eagles (1-1)...

Winter sports have come to an end in Southeast Missouri and for many of the schools in the area, successful seasons. New Madrid County Central won the Class 3 State Championship and the Notre Dame girls and Jackson boys each captured fourth in the state in Class 5 and 6, respectively...

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — Peyton Hodges, Owen Knight and Noah Johnson combined to throw a no-hitter for East Prairie in the Eagles’ 3-0 season-opening win over Meadow Heights on Monday, March 20. “I thought we did a good job today,” said East Prairie coach Gary Scott. ...

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — The season got off to a rocky start as the East Prairie softball team committed six errors in a 13-2 loss to Kennett. “We hung with them for a while, but couldn't get the offense going,” said East Prairie coach Jade Marcum. “Then they had a pretty good inning and hits lots of gaps and we couldn't come back unfortunately.”...

East Prairie softball is starting the season with some high expectations. The Lady Eagles have a talented roster that features at least two future college players in seniors Kennedy Cogdill and Tori Stinnett. “The team is looking forward to getting the season started and having everyone back and healthy to compete to our fullest ability,” said East Prairie coach Jade Marcum. ...

East Prairie looks to make another serious postseason run after setting a program record for wins and making the MSHSAA Class Quarterfinals last season. The Eagles have a youthful roster with 16 of the team’s 20 players being freshmen and sophomores but also return some key players and experience...