Southland

CARDWELL – Southland High School alumnus and new basketball Head Coach Tyre Washington said he knew all the area athletes and has watched them progress throughout the years. “The first coaching job I had was at Southland elementary,” Coach Washington said. ...

CARDWELL – A Saturday basketball camp hosted at Southland C-9 High School was a first for the area, and it provided a unique experience for about 35 promising student athletes. The Wings Elite Exposure Camp led by Dr. Lee St. Pierre and his son Parker St. Pierre of Jonesboro, Ark., promised just what its title promised...

Senath-Hornersville with Southland sophomore softball standout Kylie Walker didn’t lack recognition following her outstanding spring season in leading the Lions to their bounce-back season. However, the honors may continue this month, as she is a candidate for Player of the Year at the upcoming Semoball Awards. “She is just an all-around athlete,” Lions coach Melani Rooney said of Walker following this spring.

CARDWELL – Southland High School alumni and former assistant Tyre Washington has been named head coach of the Southland boys basketball team. Washington graduated from Southland in 2006, and he came back home last year under first year coach Steve Richey. Before coming to Southland, Richey had spent 34 years coaching in Arkansas. This year, he'll return to the Natural State to coach at Cave City...

After an eventful season of high school softball came to an end for Bootheel schools, many student-athletes continued the legacy of success for themselves and for their respective schools. From Southland to Risco, Campbell to Delta C-7, at least one athlete from every school in the Delta Dunklin Democrat's area of coverage earned postseason honors this year...

COOTER – After a long day of baseball, quarterfinals and semifinals all at once, the Wildcats and Tigers will officially have a Class 1 District 1 championship rematch. Fourth-seeded Clarkton came out on top of their quarterfinal against fifth-seeded Southland 13-12, a game that came down to the final play of the seventh inning. ...

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...

The boy’s basketball season may have ended for all MSHSAA Class 2 programs, however, the postseason recognition has just begun for Cooter High School senior Luke Barnes.

NAYLOR — Home was very sweet for the Naylor Lady Eagles Tuesday night. Facing sixth-seeded Southland in the first round of the Class 1 District 1 Tournament, the third-seeded Lady Eagles topped the Lady Rebels 69-33. Third-seeded Naylor was led by Harley Sullivan with a game-high 34 points and Chloe Mitchell with 21 points...

GIDEON – Monday's Class 1 District 1 boys basketball tournament pitted six area programs against each other at the Gideon High School Field House. (2) Risco vs (7) North Pemiscot In game one, the Risco Tigers played the North Pemiscot Mustangs for a spot at Wednesday's semifinal matchups...

Tipping off Monday, the newest edition of the state high school basketball postseason will begin with the boys taking center stage.  A number of area teams will begin their quest in first-round contests while a small group has been awarded byes into the semifinals with only two wins needed to advance to their respective sweet 16s. ...

COOTER – Cooter, Risco, Holcomb and Delta C-7 all advanced as the higher seeds in the opening round of the Tri-County Conference Tournament Monday night. While the field is wide open right now, it's going to be a battle for the next two nights with plenty of parity between each team left in contention for the conference title...

The Tri-County Conference Tournament is nearly upon us once again, and this year there is sure to be plenty of close competition. While the bracket hasn't yet been decided, each and every team in contention, including Clarkton, Cooter, Delta C-7, Gideon, Holcomb, North Pemiscot, Risco and Southland, will have to fight ruthlessly to stay in the tournament every night...

CARDWELL – Despite winning a few hard-fought battles under the boards, the Southland Rebels were outmanned and outgunned Friday by the Delta C-7 Chargers, losing their homecoming game 85-51. Rebels head coach Steve Richey said his team was focused on corralling the Chargers’ guards, including freshman C.J. Wallace and junior Bryce Manley...

JACKSON, Mo. — The Jackson Indians held the Poplar Bluff Mules scoreless from the field in the opening period to build up a big early lead on the way to a 67-47 win Tuesday night in SEMO Conference action. Jackson led 14-1 after the opening period, but the Mules (6-8) cut it to 28-20 by halftime. However, Poplar Bluff could get no closer the rest of the way and Jackson outscored the Mules 39-27 after halftime...

CHARLESTON, MO. — Puxico defeated Charleston in the fifth-place game of the 2022 Mistletoe Classic at CHS on Tuesday, Dec. 20. The Lady Indians (3-8) controlled the game from the opening tip and cruised to a 56-25 victory over the Blue Jays (2-8). “Overall, we came out and played hard with a good defensive effort,” said Puxico coach Trent Copling. ...

The young Southland Rebels basketball squad picked up its first win of the season, and its first win under first year head coach Steve Richey, Thursday night after defeating the Ridgefield Christian Academy Warriors (Jonesboro, Ar.) 79-71. “I just can't say enough about these kids,” Richey said after the win. “I've worked their tails off, there have been some down times, but I'm just so proud for them. It's really good to see these kids get rewarded for the work they've done.”...

Districts for winter sports were released on Friday morning, with New Madrid County Central dropping to Class 3 for the 2022-23 season. NMCC finished third in Class 4 last season and return juniors Jadis Jones and AJ Ruff while junior BJ Williamson also returns after missing last season...