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Top Hawks receiver leads SEMO Conference flock (10/31/24)On what has been a disappointing 11th season of Kelly High School football, one player has emerged to make 2024 memorable. Senior wide receiver Grant Burleson finished the regular season leading the SEMO Conference with 728 yards and eight touchdowns. Not only that, he has also secured his place as the Hawks' all-time leading receiver...
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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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Kelly caps regular season with 48-0 win at Chaffee (10/26/24)Looking to motivate his team going into the regular season finale, Kelly head coach Lance Powers promised his players a postgame celebration at McDonalds if they can keep their opponents scoreless. Such as the Grimace effect on the New York Mets, the Kelly Hawks were inspired by the lure of the Golden Arches and went on to defeat the Chaffee Red Devils 48-0 on Friday, Oct. 25, in Chaffee...
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Southeast Missourian Gridiron Guide: Jackson hosts Festus in thrilling season conclusion (10/23/24)Catch the final week of Southeast Missouri's football season with Jackson vs. Festus at "The Pit". Discover key matchups as teams vie for district spots and conference titles. Don't miss the action!
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Southeast Missourian Gridiron Guide: North-South matchups to rule Week 8 schedule (10/16/24)Get ready for an action-packed Week 8 in Southeast Missouri football with thrilling North-South matchups. From Kelly's St. Louis showdown to Scott City's rivalry clash, find out which games are must-watch.
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Mission Accomplished: East Prairie outguns Kelly 40-20 (10/12/24)BENTON, Mo. — A lean, mean, winning machine. East Prairie proved again it is an elite squadron, dominating at Kelly and securing a 40-20 victory on Friday, Oct. 11. “I've continued to stress the importance of effort and physicality, and week after week, we're proving that we're improving in those areas,” said East Prairie coach Ian Penrod. “It was on full display throughout the game. We were dominant in all phases, from offense to defense to special teams.”...
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Southeast Missourian Gridiron Guide: Scott City, Kelly's conference clashes to highlight Week 7 schedule (10/9/24)Don't miss Week 7's thrilling Southeast Missouri high school football action as Scott City faces Charleston and Kelly takes on East Prairie. Discover which teams are poised for victory.
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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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Kelly shuts out Sikeston on Senior Night (10/5/24)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...
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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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NMCC earns first win as Eagles prey on Hawks (10/3/24)NEW MADRID, Mo. — New Madrid County Central clinched its first victory of the season with a commanding 47-14 win over Kelly on Saturday, Sep. 28. The story of the game was not just the final score, but the collective effort and selflessness that drove the Eagles (1-4, 1-2 SEMO Central) to the triumph. ...
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Southeast Missourian Gridiron Guide: Cape, Jackson to headline high-stakes Week 6 slate (10/2/24)Get ready for a thrilling Week 6 in Southeast Missouri high school football as Cape Central hosts Jackson in a pivotal rivalry game. Can Cape Central end an eight-year losing streak?
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A GOOD DAY FOR THE MULES: Poplar Bluff teams go 4-0 Monday (10/1/24)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. ...
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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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Southeast Missourian Gridiron Guide: Area's top teams to be tested in thrilling Week 5 (9/25/24)Midseason football heats up in Southeast Missouri with Week 5's top matchups. Cape Central hosts St. Dominic for Homecoming, Jackson faces archrival Poplar Bluff, and St. Vincent battles Hayti. Don't miss the action.
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Kelly survives scare to secure win over Twin Rivers (9/25/24)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...
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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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Skyler Still does it all as Kelly returns to 2-2 with home win over Kennett (9/21/24)In the jack-of-all-trades football world of Skyler Still, the word “limitation” seems nonexistent. Still, Kelly’s dynamic senior football star is listed as both the starting quarterback and defensive back on the Hawks’ roster. His impact on both sides of the ball has led to the Hawks starting the season 2-2 and unbeaten at home...
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Southeast Missourian high school football stat leaders through Week 3 (9/19/24)Statistical leaders from the Southeast Missourian coverage area through three games. The Southeast Missourian covers seven local football teams: Cape Central, Chaffee, Jackson, Kelly, Perryville, Scott City and St. Vincent...
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Southeast Missourian Gridiron Guide: Conference clashes abundant among Week 4 schedule (9/18/24)Southeast Missouri's Week 4 football action is packed with conference clashes and key matchups. Perryville and St. Vincent aim to extend their winning ways, while Cape Central and Jackson are favored in crucial games.
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Southeast Missourian high school football stat leaders through Week 2 (9/12/24)Statistical leaders from the Southeast Missourian coverage area through two games. The Southeast Missourian covers seven local football teams: Cape Central, Chaffee, Jackson, Kelly, Perryville, Scott City and St. Vincent...
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Southeast Missourian Gridiron Guide: Power-on-power matchups headline Week 3 schedule (9/11/24)Power matchups headline Week 3 as local schools gear up for conference play. Cape Central faces Sikeston, Jackson battles Edwardsville, and St. Vincent takes on Perryville in the Mayor’s Cup. Full projections inside.
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WEEK 3 TOP 10: St. Vincent, Scott City making waves after huge wins (9/9/24)St. Vincent and Scott City surge in Week 3 high school football rankings after impressive wins. Jackson and Cape Central hold top spots, but big shakeups loom with key matchups ahead. Check out the latest power rankings.
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Southeast Missourian high school football stat leaders through Week 1 (9/6/24)Statistical leaders from the Southeast Missourian coverage area through six games. The Southeast Missourian covers seven local football teams: Cape Central, Chaffee*, Jackson, Kelly, Perryville, Scott City and St. Vincent...
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Kelly gains experience in loss to Twin Rivers (9/6/24)BENTON, Mo. — Kelly volleyball, still in its infancy, showed glimpses of its potential but faced a steep learning curve in a straight-set loss to Twin Rivers on Tuesday, Sep. 3. As a brand-new program playing just their second game, the Lady Hawks (0-2) gained valuable insight against the more experienced Lady Royals (1-0), a program with three district championships since 2012...
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Southeast Missourian Gridiron Guide: Marquee matchups for packed Week 2 football slate (9/5/24)High school football heats up in Southeast Missouri with Week 2's marquee matchups. From Cape Central's expected dominance to the fierce Scott City vs. Kelly rivalry, see which teams are poised to impress.
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Burleson’s INT secures Kelly’s senior night victory (8/31/24)35 seconds left on the clock. Both teams have used their last timeout. The Charleston Blue Jays emerged from the offensive huddle with the ball on the Kelly 17 yard line down only two points. Neither team can kick so it’s touchdown or bust for the Blue Jays...
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Kelly starts season 2-0 with wins over East Carter and Van Buren (8/31/24)ELLSINORE, Mo. — Kelly’s bats were hotter than a summer day, scorching East Carter 12-7 in its season debut on Thursday, August 29. The Lady Hawks (2-0) came out swinging and started the game with six consecutive hits, igniting a five-run explosion in the top of the first. Blaire Riley kicked off the rally with a leadoff double, followed by a single from her sister, Averee. ...
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Defending state champion Cardinal Ritter joins Mules, Cape Central in C5D1 (8/30/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules football team will face a stiff challenge when district play starts in November. The Missouri State High School Activities Association released district assignments for all fall sports except for cross country on Friday — and the Mules learned they will be joined in Class 5 District 1 by not only two-time defending district champion Cape Central, but also by defending Class 5 state champion Cardinal Ritter...
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Southeast Missourian Gridiron Guide: Key matchups to look out for in Southeast Missourian's kickoff week (8/28/24)Kick off the 2024 high school football season with Southeast Missourian’s Gridiron Guide. Discover key matchups and get all the insight you'll need on local teams.
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Gridiron 2024: 5 rivalry games to watch (8/24/24)High school football is not the same without its rivalries. Every football coach will tell you all games are the same and they want to win them all, but there's always that one opponent that is circled on the schedule, and losing that game would paint the season as a failure. The rivalry game is the one that brings both communities together and victory earns the winning side bragging rights for a year until the next matchup...
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Gridiron 2024: Countdown to Kickoff (8/24/24)Every Friday night in the fall — along with the occasional Saturday and Thursday — the Southeast Missourian sports crew will be out in the field capturing the action with high-quality photo galleries and bringing you into the game with our captivating high school football reporting...
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Gridiron 2024: Success with the spear sharpens Skyler Still for senior season (8/22/24)A year ago, Kelly quarterback Skyler Still stole the show during senior night. Wanting to play hard for his seniors, he threw for three touchdowns and rushed for a fourth to lead the Hawks to a 35-6 drubbing over Doniphan. Now it will be his turn to experience Senior Night in Benton, as Kelly enters only its second decade as a high school football program. ...
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Gridiron 2024: Kelly Hawks eager to breakout in 11th season (8/22/24)Will the real Kelly Hawks please stand up? The Hawks’ 10th season as a program was split into two different fortunes. They started the season 5-0 with hopes of being capable of making a deep run in the playoffs. However, the Hawks finished 1-3 over the final four weeks of the season...
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Eftink, Umfleet brought 'chemistry' to Tropics in their final summers (8/8/24)In some regards, veteran Southeast Tropics manager Dustin Schwartz is living the existence of a minor league manager, whose team advances to the postseason. As is often the case at that level, the manager loses players to September call-ups, right as he could utilize them for his playoff success.