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Gideon and Holcomb take center stage at 'The Forum' (2/5/25)High school teams Gideon Bulldogs and Holcomb Hornets played at the FedEx Forum before the NBA Grizzlies-Spurs game.
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Gideon and Holcomb take center stage at 'The Forum' (2/5/25)High school teams Gideon Bulldogs and Holcomb Hornets played at the FedEx Forum before the NBA Grizzlies-Spurs game.
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2025 Bootheel Conference Tournament Update (2/5/25)Catch up on the 2025 Bootheel Conference Tournament highlights as Portageville and Malden girls, along with Campbell and Caruthersville boys, advance to the finals.
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Clarkton Reindeer hold off Holcomb's late surge (1/29/25)Clarkton Reindeer secure a 78-53 victory over Holcomb Hornets despite a late comeback attempt.
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Campbell Camels spoiled Holcomb's Homecoming with 40-point victory. (1/28/25)The Campbell Camels beat the Holcomb Hornets with an 85-45 win, spoiling Holcomb's Winter Homecoming.
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Holcomb golfer Gabi Harmon signs with Williams Baptist (1/21/25)Holcomb's Gabi Harmon signs with Williams Baptist to play collegiate golf.
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Holcomb extend home win streak with victory over Campbell (1/16/25)Holcomb Hornets continue their home dominance with a 67-52 win over Campbell, marking their third consecutive home victory.
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Lady Royals Christmas: Malden Green Wave clinch consolation trophy with victory over Holcomb Hornets (12/30/24)The Malden Green Wave secured the Consolation trophy at the Lady Royals Christmas Tournament, overcoming the Holcomb Hornets 58-47.
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Neelyville holds on to beat Lady Mules for third at Lady Royals Christmas Classic (12/29/24)BROSELEY — The Poplar Bluff girls basketball team tried to make a last-ditch effort to send the third-place game of the Lady Royal Christmas Classic into overtime, but the Hail Mary inbound and 3-point try fell short as Neelyville took third with a 48-45 win over the Lady Mules...
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Portageville holds off Lady Tigers to reach Lady Royals Christmas Classic finals (12/28/24)BROSELEY — The Neelyville Lady Tigers were looking to get back into the championship game of the Lady Royal Christmas Classic for the first time since 2019, but the Portageville Bulldogs had other plans. The Bulldogs made a fast start hold up as they took a 57-49 game over the Lady Tigers in Friday’s semifinal...
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East Prairie title quest begins with blowout at Bloomfield Christmas Tournament (12/27/24)BLOOMFIELD, Mo. — It wasn’t just a win—it was a message delivered loud and clear. East Prairie’s opening-round 79-25 thrashing of Holcomb at the 68th Annual Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Thursday, Dec. 26, felt less like a game and more like a declaration of championship intent...
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Van Buren rallies to turn back Doniphan upset bid at Bloomfield Christmas Tournament (12/27/24)BLOOMFIELD — After five first-round games decided by double-digits at the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Thursday, the sixth game was hands-down the most exciting one of the day. The seventh-seeded Van Buren Bulldogs overcame a double-digit deficit in the second half to defeat the 10th-seeded Doniphan Dons 74-73 in overtime Thursday in the opening round of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament...
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Can Puxico turn top seed into Bloomfield Christmas Tournament title? (12/23/24)Even after suffering their first loss season, the Puxico Indians are still riding high to start this season of boys basketball. Puxico suffered it first loss of the season Saturday evening when it lost 58-50 to Thayer in a battle of state-ranked teams — the Indians are tied for fifth in the most recent Class 2 coaches poll, while Thayer was fifth in Class 3...
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Lady Royals Christmas Classic: Twin Rivers wins over Malden in first round (12/23/24)Twin Rivers beats Malden 60-49 in the Lady Royals Christmas Classic opener, advancing to the winner's bracket.
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Lady Mules down Holcomb to open Lady Royals Christmas Classic (12/21/24)BROSELEY — The Poplar Bluff girls basketball team came into the Lady Royal Christmas Classic on Saturday with some swagger as the Lady Mules routed Holcomb 53-27 in the opening round. Jadyn Brandon led the Lady Mules’ offense with 11 points, while Allie Johnson was right behind her with eight in the game. The Lady Mules struggled from the charity stripe going only 6-for-14...
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Chloe Hendrix Signs with Freed-Hardeman (12/17/24)Chloe Hendrix commits to Freed-Hardeman University, inspired by coach Amanda Bretherick
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'Friday the 13th' was bad news for Holcomb Hornets (12/17/24)The Southland Rebels overcame a shaky start on Friday the 13th to defeat the Holcomb Hornets 78-48, thanks to stellar defense and standout performances, extending their winning streak to five games.
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Puxico earns top seed at Bloomfield Christmas Tournament (12/14/24)The Puxico Indians are the top seed at this year’s Bloomfield Christmas Tournament. The Indians are 5-0 this season and are winning their games by an average of 26.8 points. Three of Puxico's five wins are by 35 points or more. The East Prairie Eagles, who finished second at last year's Bloomfield Christmas Tournament, are the No. 2 seed, with Dexter, Bernie, Kennett, Risco, Van Buren and Richland rounding out the top eight seeds...
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Lady Royals Christmas Classic seeds announced (12/13/24)Doniphan, Neelyville, Portageville and East Carter are the top four seeds at the Lady Royals Christmas Classic, which tips off next Saturday (Dec. 21) at Twin Rivers High School in Broseley. Top-seeded Doniphan and No. 2 Neelyville have first-round byes...
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Malden girls pick up first win in home opener (12/10/24)Malden girls basketball beat Holcomb 49-30 for their first home game of the season.
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'Tight-knit' Camels to have challenges this week in own invite (12/2/24)NEW MADRID – The story of Campbell’s season-opening loss to this boy’s basketball season was a mixed one, as there were several positive things to take away from the Camels’ game against Overton (Tenn.) High School at the Riverbend Classic at New Madrid County Central High School. However, in the end, Campbell (0-1) fell 82-73, so there was also that.
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Kennett kicks off season with Jamboree (11/25/24)Kennett's girls basketball kicks off the 2024-2025 season with a Jamboree, hosting Dexter, Holcomb, and Twin Rivers.
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Semoball season high school volleyball stat leaders (11/15/24)Here is a list of the area's statistical leaders in volleyball this season. The top 12 players in each category are listed. Kills: Angel Johnson, Clarkton, 533; Lilyan Landis, Scott City, 477; Katy St. John, Jackson, 467; Kate Nichols, Dexter, 466; Addison Carlton, Advance, 428; Reagan Howe, Oak Ridge, 421; Bailey Henry, Bernie, 410; Gloriaha Farmer, Portageville, 381; Piper Underwood, Cape Central, 369; Kate Rubel, St. ...
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Bernie wins four-set battle on Halloween to advance in State Volleyball Tournament (11/1/24)Bernie Mules secured a win over Holcomb in a thrilling four-set match on Halloween, advancing in the MSHSAA Class 1 State Volleyball Tournament.
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Claire Bean and Handley McAtee accomplish historic three-peat at Missouri State Tennis Tournament (10/28/24)Claire Bean and Handley McAtee clinch a historic third consecutive state title at the Missouri State Tennis Tournament, concluding an undefeated career and tying a state record.
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Holcomb Hornets celebrate Senior Night with a win over Malden (10/23/24)Holcomb Hornets clinch Senior Night victory against Malden, ending their regular season on a high.
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Clarkton clinches Tri-County volleyball title (10/22/24)Clarkton wins over Holcomb to win the Tri-County volleyball title 3-0.
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Kennett-Holcomb tennis secures second at Districts, Bean and McAtee advance to State (10/18/24)Kennett-Holcomb tennis clinches second at Districts while doubles pair Bean and McAtee advance to State, breaking records with their 100th win.
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Kennett-Holcomb secures back-to-back SEMO Tennis Titles (10/4/24)Kennett-Holcomb clinches back-to-back SEMO Tennis Titles, edging out Jackson by two points.
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Holcomb Hornets crowned Tri-County Champs (10/4/24)Holcomb Hornets clinch Tri-County title, defeating Risco Tigers 5-1.
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Handley McAtee continues unbeaten streak at Kennett tennis' senior night (10/2/24)Handley McAtee extends her unbeaten streak on Kennett tennis' senior night, securing an 8-1 win over Poplar Bluff.
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Holcomb's late rally help the team advance to Tri-County Championship (10/2/24)Holcomb Hornets rally late to secure a 7-2 victory over Gideon, advancing to the Tri-County Championship.
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Bean and Rebstock leads Kennett-Holcomb tennis to 8-1 victory over Saxony Lutheran (9/26/24)Kennett-Holcomb tennis team, led by Claire Bean and Olivia Rebstock, secured a decisive 8-1 victory over Saxony Lutheran, extending their record to 12-0-1.
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Teeter sisters help Kennett-Holcomb in 9-0 sweep over Caruthersville (9/19/24)Teeter sisters help lead Kennett-Holcomb to a 9-0 sweep over Caruthersville, marking Laney Teeter's varsity debut.
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Kennett-Holcomb tennis team stays undefeated after win road victory at Notre Dame (9/18/24)Kennett-Holcomb tennis team remains undefeated with a 7-2 win over Notre Dame, extending their record to 8-0-1.
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Rebstock claims singles title at Kennett Invitational (9/6/24)Olivia Rebstock clinches singles title at Kennett Invitational after a dramatic comeback, while Claire Bean and Handley McAtee dominate doubles.
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Hilburn builds culture of success at Kennett Tennis (9/4/24)Kennett-Holcomb tennis eyes state title comeback under Coach Hilburn’s disciplined leadership.
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Kennett-Holcomb tennis remains undefeated after victory over Notre Dame (9/4/24)Kennett-Holcomb tennis remains undefeated with a decisive 9-0 win over Notre Dame, improving to 4-0-1 this season.
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Kennett-Holcomb Tennis secures first tournament victory of 2024 (8/30/24)Kennett-Holcomb Tennis triumphs at the 2024 Cape Tourney, securing their first team tournament victory of the season with a 3-0-1 record.
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Holcomb baseball gear up for success in fall season (8/29/24)Coach Dubar's team, fueled by summer growth and leadership, eyes a strong season comeback with a nearly intact roster and fresh talent.
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Kennett and Holcomb athletes represent bootheel at Semoball awards (7/16/24)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. - The Semoball Awards were presented with glamor, nerves and excitement. The best student athletes in all of Southeast Missouri showed up hoping to do what they do best, win. Three student athletes from Kennett and Holcomb athletes were honored and recognized as the best players in their sport and the best athletes in the SEMO region for 2024...
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Kaetlyn Danley of Holcomb earns All-Region softball honors (7/11/24)HOLCOMB, Mo. - Kaetlyn Danley, a graduated senior from Holcomb High School, was selected for the 2024 NFCA High School Spring All-Region team. The NFCA, National Fastpitch Coaches Association, recognized 191 athletes from 108 schools as All-Region. The award honors softball athletes from eight regions in the United States. ...
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Holcomb softball seniors left massive legacy for 2025 group to pursue (7/2/24)The Holcomb High School softball program has won at least 20 games in each of the past five springs, so it is statistically likely – particularly with veteran Hornet coach Matt Casper guiding the group – that Holcomb will reach that level of success again. However, an obstacle to overcome is the fact that the Hornets graduated a legendary senior class of five players who have achieved an incredible amount of success over the past four years.
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Semoball Cup finalists announced, breaking down top 10 programs (6/26/24)The 11th annual Semoball Cup chase has been narrowed down to the final 10 teams, and it’s a field packed with talent from schools both big and small. Six of the first 10 Semoball Cups belong to teams that enter the top-10 phase of this year’s cycle, including the reigning champions in the Jackson Indians...
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Hendrix steps into leadership role for Hornet's volleyball (6/24/24)HOLCOMB, Mo. - Holcomb volleyball player Chloe Hendrix recalls the Missouri Class 1 District 1 tournament as her favorite moment in her career. As the number one seed at the District tournament, the Hornets received a bye in the first round. The team went on to beat South Pemiscot and faced Southland in the championship game. Holcomb did not drop a single set against both South Pemiscot and Southland, completing an all around sweep, to become the 2023 Class 1 District 1 Champions...
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Holcomb face Malden Green Wave in summer baseball game (6/20/24)HOLCOMB, Mo. - Two Dunklin County baseball teams went head-to-head on Tuesday. The Holcomb Hornets showed a little bit of their dominance against the Malden Green Wave. Despite Malden's performance, head coach Tim Harmon said these off-season competitions aren’t focused on winning. Rather, he wants his players and coaching staff to focus on what can be fixed to win in the spring where it matters...
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Bean and McAtee are Semoball finalist after undefeated season (6/11/24)KENNETT, Mo. - Claire Bean was four years old when she first picked up a tennis racket. After playing tee ball for some time, she wanted to try something new. She convinced her mom to let her try tennis and take her to the junior tennis clinics at Kennett High School with head coach Janette Hilburn...
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Semoball Awards spring sports finalists announced (6/6/24)Semoball Awards finalists for the spring sports categories were announced Thursday morning on a selection show broadcasted live on SEMO ESPN Radio and streamed on the Semoball.com Facebook page. Baseball Levi McKinnie, Chaffee Gabe Dirnberger, Oran Cooper Rhodes, Jackson...
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Holcomb softball players receive All-State recognition (6/6/24)HOLCOMB, MO - Five athletes from Holcomb were placed on the All- State team for softball. Sophomore Ella Lemings was a First Team All-State catcher along with seniors Maleigh Lemings and Kaetlyn Danley who received First Team All-State for their infield positions. Chloe Hendrix, a junior outfielder, also received First Team All-State along with sophomore Ava Gurley...
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Holcomb Lady Hornets athletes tapped for prestigious teams, coach honored (5/23/24)HOLCOMB, Mo. - The Lady Hornets and their coach are on a post-season roll. The Holcomb High School softball team's successful 2024 spring season not only found the hard-hitting, scrappy squad placing third in the Show-Me State at the MSHSAA Class 1 Finals at Springfield, but a number of players also were chosen for both the Class 1 Division 1 All-Region team and the Tri-County All-Conference team...