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Jadis Jones named OVC Freshman of the Week (11/14/24)ST CHARLES, Mo. — A tenacious defender with a knack for getting to the rim, Jadis Jones has always been a step ahead of the competition, and his immediate impact on the Division I level at Lindenwood University has been undeniable. This week, the Ohio Valley Conference recognized his stellar debut by naming him Freshman of the Week, a promising start to what could be a stellar college career... -
Kelly exact revenge on NMCC in district tournament (11/4/24)NEW MADRID, Mo. — A month ago, Kelly was humbled by New Madrid County Central, but this past Friday, the Hawks (5-5, 1-3 SEMO Central) exacted revenge, delivering a knockout blow to the Eagles (4-6, 2-2 SEMO Central) with a 36-12 victory. “We faced some adversity, and we played through that and didn’t lose focus,” said Kelly coach Lance Powers. ... -
NMCC seniors seal dramatic win over Portageville (10/26/24)NEW MADRID, Mo. — On a night dedicated to honoring its seniors, New Madrid County Central’s grizzled veterans refused to let their final home game end in disappointment, rallying from a late deficit to secure a thrilling 28-27 victory over Portageville on Thursday, Oct. 24... -
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. -
Kennett Indians beat New Madrid County Central in SEMO Conference rematch (10/8/24)Kennett Indians triumph over New Madrid County Central in SEMO Conference rematch, sweeping the Eagles in straight sets and extending their win streak to four games with a 14-11 record. -
New Madrid spoils Kennett's homecoming with 47-30 victory (10/5/24)KENNETT, Mo. - Homecoming and class reunions were the key celebrations this weekend at Kennett High School, however New Madrid Central Eagles came to spoil the festivities. After three hours and 12 minutes of play, New Madrid beat Kennett 47-30 for their second win of the season... -
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. -
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. ... -
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... -
Cape Central’s defense stifle NMCC (9/18/24)NEW MADRID, Mo. — Cape Central bounced back from a recent loss with a straight-set win at New Madrid County Central on Wednesday, Sep. 11. The Lady Tigers (8-2) displayed a crisper performance and executed their plays more effectively, snapping the Lady Eagles (3-2) three-game winning streak... -
Dexter runs over New Madrid, remains perfect (9/14/24)DEXTER – New Madrid County Central High School football coach Tyler Fullhart has spent his entire life watching, playing, and coaching football throughout Southeast Missouri, and he has seen a lot of teams from Dexter High School compete. -
Effort and physicality define East Prairie's 30-27 comeback win against NMCC (9/9/24)NEW MADRID, Mo. — The "Mush Offense" may not be the most aesthetically pleasing thing to watch, but it's an incredibly effective strategy. Just ask East Prairie coach Ian Penrod, who turned to the simple, yet powerful attack that’s been a staple of his playbook to secure a dramatic 30-27 comeback victory at New Madrid County Central on Friday, September 6... -
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... -
Facing the Challenges Ahead: Eagles determined to prove doubters wrong (8/28/24)NEW MADRID, Mo — Despite the departure of several key players, New Madrid County Central remains committed to its high standards. The previous era may now be in the rearview mirror, with it the four best offensive years in recent Eagles’ football history. Still, even with the uncertainty facing this roster heading into the new season, the expectations from within, have not dampened... -
NMCC impresses with senior stars and freshman phenoms at jamboree (8/27/24)SIKESTON — New Madrid County Central showcased some promising signs during a four-team jamboree at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium on Friday, August 23. Despite a few miscues, the overall performance left the Eagles’ coaching staff encouraged. “Overall, I was pleased,” said NMCC Tyler Fullhart. ...