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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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St. Vincent volleyball clinches best record since 2015, advances to fifth straight district final (10/25/24)The St. Vincent volleyball team has quietly created a district dynasty in Class 1, having won a title in each of the previous three years. Surprisingly so, the Indians accumulated their postseason success without a winning record. However, as they moved up to Class 2 this season, the Indians also raised their level of play. ...
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Gus Unterreiner's rise gives St. Vincent scary secondary (10/24/24)The St. Vincent defense is a key reason why they are the No. 2 team in Class 1, in position to finish the regular season 9-0, and the runaway favorite to win the Class 1 District title for the second straight year. A unit whose only departure from the previous season was Semoball Award-winning linebacker Drake Robinson, the defense has allowed an average of only 12 points per game, which is a 4.5-point improvement over last year and actually stingier than defending state champion Marionville (14.8 PPG).. ...
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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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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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First-half explosion guides St. Vincent to eighth consecutive victory at Grandview (10/19/24)St. Vincent's dominant first half secures an eighth straight win over Grandview, inching them closer to the Quad County Conference title. Can they clinch it with another victory next week?
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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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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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St. Vincent sends off seniors in homecoming win (10/12/24)St. Vincent pulled out the stops for its final home game of the 2024 regular season on Friday, Oct. 11, in Perryville. The Indians’ offensive fury engulfed the Cuba Wildcats like their homecoming bonfire in a 49-16 win to maintain their perfect record...
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St. Vincent leading tackler 'plays bigger than he is' (10/10/24)During St. Vincent's 56-21 win over Bayless last week, the surprise wasn't that the Indians scored 50 points for the second time this season. It was that they gave up 20 points for the second time. The St. Vincent defense, a unit whose only departure from the previous season was Semoball Award winner Drake Robinson, has allowed an average of 10 points per game through the first six weeks of the season...
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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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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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Air attack unruly as Schwartz, St. Vincent throttle Bayless in shootout (10/5/24)St. Vincent dominates Bayless, maintaining their undefeated streak with explosive plays and a strong defense. Can they keep the momentum for a perfect season?
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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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Perryville-St. Vincent rivalry lives on in race for top receiver (10/3/24)Who would have thought that two of the top receivers in Southeast Missouri reside in Perry County? Perryville senior Chase Richardet leads the area with 415 receiving yards and four touchdowns entering the Week 6 matchups on Friday, Oct. 4. Right behind him on the leaderboard is St. Vincent senior John Schwartz, who has 364 with four touchdowns...
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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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St. Vincent volleyball thrives with new additions and strong senior class (10/2/24)Tuesday's three-set sweep over Herculaneum at home was a celebration of a senior class who has been a key part of the most successful period of St. Vincent volleyball in a decade. These seven seniors, including Brigid Sauer, who led the Indians with eight kills against Herculaneum on Oct. 1, have been around for the entirety of Darren Verseman's coaching tenure at St. Vincent. The group has been winning district championships since their freshmen seasons...
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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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St. Vincent overcomes slow start to dominate Hayti 35-0 (9/28/24)For the second time in its past three games, St. Vincent was unable to score in the first half. That didn’t prove to be too detrimental, as it got a kickoff return on the opening play of the third quarter on its way to a 35-0 win at Hayti on Friday, Sept. 27...
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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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Perry Co. football sees major improvement in 2024 (9/26/24)According to the high school football projector site, CalPreps.com, if this year’s Perryville and St. Vincent teams were to play the 2023 version of themselves, the present would not only beat the past but by wide margins as well. 2024 Perryville would win 41-6 and 2024 St. Vincent would win 42-14, and that’s saying something because last year’s Indians went to the Class 1 semifinals...
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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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Rising stars shine as Portageville overcomes Twin Rivers (9/25/24)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Despite losing several key players from its recent district championship dynasty, Portageville has shown no signs of slowing down, easily defeating Twin Rivers in straight sets on Monday, Sep. 23. The Lady Bulldogs (20-3-2) continue to turn potential into performance, displaying a seamless blend of skill, teamwork and determination that has kept their winning streak alive...
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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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St. Vincent stomps Herculaneum, doubling down on early dominance in I-55 rout (9/21/24)St. Vincent dominates Herculaneum 47-7, led by Clayton Gremaud's opening kickoff return and Nick Buchheit's stellar passing. With a 40-0 halftime lead, the Indians continue their quest for a state title.
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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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Fellow seniors set up St. Vincent QB for success (9/19/24)St. Vincent quarterback Nick Buchheit waited his turn for three years and is finally seeing his time as the Indians' starting quarterback. With 745 yards and eight touchdowns through three games, he has quickly established himself as the Southeast Missouri area's top passer...
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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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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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Indians overcome 19-point first half hole, sink Pirates 29-25 (9/14/24)Build as big a lead as possible in a game’s first quarter, opening half, three quarters, whatever the case may be - if the early advantage doesn’t eventually result in a win the outcome is often heartbreaking. St. Vincent High School rallied from a 19-point halftime deficit and found a way to hold off a late Perryville comeback attempt in falling 29-25 at home Friday, Sept. 13...
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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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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.
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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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St. Vincent finally defeats Valle Catholic 24-7 (9/7/24)St. Vincent finally defeats Valle 24-7 For 17 straight meetings, Valle Catholic has not only defeated St. Vincent but by wide margins. Even during the year, the Indians went to the Class 1 semifinals, they were embarrassed by the Warriors on their home field...
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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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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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St. Vincent Indians dominate Ste. Genevieve in 53-0 shutout (8/31/24)When a team allows as many points, zero, as it commits penalties, and also zero, that’s probably a pretty positive indicator. Four touchdown drives in the first half and three touchdown drives in the second half, plus a score on special teams was plenty of offense to get the running clock going as the host St. Vincent Indians varsity football team coasted to a 53-0 shutout over St. Genevieve...
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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: Semoball Award finalists who are back for more (8/24/24)Every year, the Semoball Awards celebrates the best of high school sports. Football has an award category for both offense and defense. Potageville running back Jamarion Smith won the offensive award for the second consecutive year while St. Vincent linebacker Drake Robinson won the defensive award...
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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: St. Vincent hopes returning starters lead to returning success (8/22/24)The St. Vincent Indians got used to raising their helmets in celebration last year. They finished the regular season 6-3 and clinched the I55 Conference championship with their first win over Jefferson in four years. The Indians then made a deep playoff run, winning the Class 1 District 1 title for the first time since 2009. The run ended at 9-4 in the Class 1 semifinal with a road loss against eventual state champions Marionville...