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Carlton dazzles, Advance softball reclaims district gold in steady fightBy Cole Lee ~ Southeast MissourianWith a district championship trophy and a spot in the state quarterfinals on the line, Addison Carlton and her Advance Hornets didn’t disappoint. Opening the game with three runs in the first and some late insurance, the top-seeded Hornets dismantled the Oran Eagles en route to a 6-1 win and some long-awaited hardware...
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Howard, Dexter BB explode on Kelly in 13-4 rompTom DavisIt’s been a memorable spring for the Dexter High School baseball program. The Bearcats recently advanced to the SEMO Conference Tournament championship game for the first time, after beating Notre Dame in the opening round for the first time in 22 games against the Bulldogs. And on Tuesday, Dexter knocked off Kelly 13-4 for its 12th victory, which is the most in 11 seasons. “The reason why I believe in this team,” second-year Bearcat coach Steve Edwards said recently, “is the looks in their eyes. When I talk to them, their eyes are just beamed on me. They are focused.”
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C2D1: East Prairie rallies for upset over Portageville (5/7/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratMALDEN, Mo. — In a dramatic upset, East Prairie rallied for a heart-stopping 7-6 victory over Portageville in the semifinals of the MSHSAA Class 2, District 1 Tournament on Monday, May 7. “We have been telling them all year that they have this in them,” said East Prairie Jade Marcum. “Their bats caught fire. They have that capability. They’re just kind of a younger team and maybe haven’t been trusting themselves, but today they left it all out there.”...
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Missourian Diamond Roundup, May 6: Advance softball rolls to district title game (5/7/24)By Cole Lee ~ Southeast MissourianWith most seasons wrapping up, including local softball action entering the later stages of district play, Monday's action had some big implications for local teams. For Advance softball, Monday was a big day as the Hornets proved they belonged with a thrashing of Bismarck to get back to the district title game...
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C1D2: Oran advances to district final with win over Oak Ridge (5/7/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratADVANCE, Mo. — Oran continued its postseason run with a 5-1 victory over Oak Ridge in the MSHSAA Class 1, District 2 Tournament semifinals on Monday, May 6 at Westfield Park. The Lady Eagles (13-6) struck early, with Kendall Burger's RBI double in the bottom of the first inning giving them a 1-0 lead. They extended their advantage to 3-0 in the second inning, as Molly Spane's double brought home Sophie Bryeans and Bralynn Morgan...
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SCC, Oran advances athletes to sectional meet (5/7/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratCAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Scott County Central and Oran each had multiple strong showings at the MSHSAA Class 1, District 1 Meet at Notre Dame High School on Saturday, with several securing spots in the upcoming Sectional Meet. Scott County Central's Narmarius Banks-Warren soared to victory in the high jump, clearing 5 feet 10 inches...
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NMCC, Kelly athletes claim top spots at districts (5/7/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratCAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The Class 3 District Meet at Notre Dame High School on Saturday, May 4, was filled with unforgettable performances by New Madrid County Central and Kelly athletes, as they pushed themselves to new heights and distances. NMCC's Ja'Kwon Jones proved unstoppable, demonstrating his versatility with wins in the high jump (6-00), long jump (21-01.25), and triple jump (42-10.25). Evan McClellan added victories in the 110 hurdles (15.08) and 300 hurdles (40.60)...
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Charleston, East Prairie excel at district meet (5/7/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratSCOTT CITY, Mo. — Charleston and East Prairie made their presence felt at the MSHSAA Class 2, District 1 Meet at Scott City High School on Saturday, May 4. Athletes from both schools delivered impressive performances, with several earning top-four finishes and securing their spots in the next round of competition...
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Rams continue winning at ‘Cobbaha Field’, ground Eagles 13-1 (5/7/24)By Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast MissourianScott City remains undefeated at Capaha Field after defeating New Madrid County Central 13-1 in five innings on Monday, May 6. The Rams (28-3) recently played Holcomb at “Cobbaha Field”, with the Rams winning 10-0. Scott City is now 7-0 in their second home, which is usually utilized when weather throws a wrench at the schedule. ...
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Rekha Patterson leaves SEMO, joins UCF as assistant coach (5/5/24)3By Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast MissourianIt was an offer she couldn’t refuse. After a 9-20 season in which the Southeast Missouri State women’s basketball team was a game short of returning to the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament, head coach Rekha Patterson was focused on reloading the roster in preparation for her 10th season with the Redhawks...
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Kelly expands athletic offerings, adds wrestling and volleyball (5/4/24)4Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratBENTON, Mo. — Kelly High School is expanding its sports program, adding wrestling and volleyball teams starting in the 2024-2025school year. This move provides new opportunities for student-athletes and aligns with the school's growing enrollment. “These two sports are great additions to our school and athletic program,” said Kelly Athletic Director Melanie Heuring. ...
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C1D2: Bogenpohl throws perfect game in district opener, adds name to record books (5/4/24)Dennis Marshall – Standard DemocratADVANCE, Mo. — Oak Ridge pitcher Kinsley Bogenpohl delivered a historic performance in the opening round of the MSHSAA Class 1, District 2 Tournament on Thursday, May 2 at Westfield Park. Bogenpohl mowed down the Bravettes’ (9-12) batters with precision. Strikeout after strikeout, her dominance grew, and with each out, she etched her name into Missouri high school softball history...
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Sikeston golf team makes strides at SEMO Conference Meet, Poplar Bluff sets MSHSAA record (5/4/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratDespite facing some of the region’s top golf programs, Sikeston held its own at the SEMO Conference Meet at Fox Haven Country Club on Tuesday, April 30, finishing a respectable fourth place. The tournament showcased the strength of the conference, with Poplar Bluff taking the title with an impressive 283 score, which is the lowest recorded score on a par 71 course in MSHSAA history. ...
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C1D2: Oran advances with 15-0 shutout of Delta (5/3/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratADVANCE, Mo. — Oran's postseason journey got off to a blazing start with a 15-0 win over Delta in the quarterfinals of the MSHSAA Class 1, District 2 Tournament at Westfield Park on Friday, May 3. The Lady Eagles (12-6) made quick work of the Ladycats (3-15), ending the game via mercy rule in just three innings with a potent offensive display...
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Rekha Patterson resigns as Redhawks WBB head coach (5/3/24)4Southeast MissourianSoutheast Missouri State announced on Friday the resignation of women’s head basketball coach Rekha Patterson on Friday. The Redhawks finished ninth in the Ohio Valley Conference with a 9-20 record (6-12 conference) and were a game behind Tennessee State for the eighth and final spot in the OVC Tournament...
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Sikeston Bulldogs battle at districts (5/3/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratFARMINGTON, Mo. — Sikeston competes at the MSHSAA Class 2, District 1 Individual and Double District Tournament at Farmington on Thursday, May 4. While the Bulldogs didn’t capture any championship, the team continued demonstrating its growth and determination...
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Oran extends streak as Sikeston celebrates seniors (5/2/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratSIKESTON — Oran crashed the party on Sikeston’s senior night, securing a 6-0 victory at VFW Stadium on Wednesday, May 1. The win marks the third consecutive year the Eagles (13-5) have defeated the Bulldogs (4-17). “Being able to jump on them earlier with those runs was important,” said Oran coach Joe Bickings. “I don’t want to say we got complacent, but we got runners on and just didn’t get them in. We had a lot of runners left on base.”...
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Sikeston’s goal-scoring explosion caps off memorable senior night (5/2/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratSIKESTON — Sikeston cruised to a 9-1 victory over Massac County on Tuesday, April 30 at Bill Lawson Memorial Field, turning Senior Night into a goal-scoring celebration. The win highlighted the immense contributions of departing seniors Olivia Gadberry, Cate Schrumpf, and Kenzie Ogden...
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Scott City routs Oran to pick up 20th win (5/1/24)By Clay Herrell ~ Southeast MissourianEyeing win number 20 and the Scott-Mississippi Conference championship, the Scott City Rams battled the Oran Eagles on Wednesday afternoon. Early offense led the way as the Rams downed the Eagles 9-1, picking up win number 20. “I’m really proud of how we came out today,” Rams coach Morgahn Petersen said. “This was a pretty big game coming into this week and this is what we wanted to get going into districts.”...
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Redhawks' tribute to St. Louis Browns spoiled by Purple Aces (5/1/24)By Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast MissourianThe Southeast Missouri State baseball team showcased a tribute to the St. Louis Browns, who went to Cape Girardeau for spring training due to World War II travel restrictions and went to the 1944 World Series. The Redhawks wore specially made custom jerseys made out of the style of the Browns from that time period. All the jerseys were then signed and sold in an auction...
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Adams, others lift Portageville to 3rd straight Bootheel title (5/1/24)Tom DavisA couple of things can be counted on over the past few springs in Portageville. The Bulldogs will be good in baseball and Mason Adams will more than likely be a BIG reason for that success.
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Mules make short work of Kelly (5/1/24)By MIKE BUHLER, Daily American RepublicThe Poplar Bluff Mules baseball team did not just figuratively make short work of the Kelly Hawks Tuesday — the Mules did so literally, too. Poplar Bluff needed just three innings and less than 90 minutes to defeat the Hawks 16-1 Tuesday at Bobby Strenfel Field...
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Missourian Diamond Roundup, Apr. 29: Scott City softball routs Valle Catholic (4/30/24)By Cole Lee ~ Southeast MissourianIt's April, and the showers have arrived in full force. Even with projected downpours, however, some teams still dared the storm for Monday action. For Scott City softball, it turned into a huge win at home against the Valle Catholic Warriors to keep the iron hot...
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St. Joseph named new MSHSAA football championships host starting 2024 (4/30/24)6By Cole Lee ~ Southeast MissourianFor the first time since 1995, the MSHSAA Show-Me Bowl, the series of high school football state championships, won’t be in the Edward Jones Dome or at Faurot Field. Instead, the event has reportedly been scheduled to move to St. Joseph, Missouri, as soon as the 2024 season for some teams, moving to Missouri Western State’s Spratt Stadium...
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State aspirations high for Sikeston after SEMO North success (4/30/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratCAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Sikeston’s track and field athletes turned in a strong showing at the SEMO Conference-North Meet on Saturday, securing numerous top-three finishes. The Bulldog and Lady Bulldog athletes made their presence felt on the leaderboard with multiple podium finishes and promising state qualification prospects...
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Jones, Bills win triple crowns, lead NMCC at SEMO South (4/30/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratCAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Podium finishes were plentiful for New Madrid County Central at the SEMO Conference-South Meet on Saturday, April 27. The boys’ squad powered their way to a second-place finish, while the girls’ team earned a respectable fourth place, showcasing the Eagles’ depth across multiple events...
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Charleston, Kelly, East Prairie athletes turn heads at SEMO East (4/30/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratCAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Woodland swept the team titles at the SEMO Conference-East Meet on Saturday at Cape Central High School, but athletes from Charleston, Kelly, and East Prairie showed up and showed out, highlighting the strength of local programs...
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Competitive showing for SCC, Oran at SEMO West Meet (4/30/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratCAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. — It was a battle for the top spots at the SEMO Conference-West Meet on Saturday, with Hayti and Chaffee ultimately walking away with the team titles, but Scott County Central and Oran athletes proved they’re on the rise. Scott County Central’s Namarius Banks-Warren proved a triple threat, dominating the sprints and the high jump. ...
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Bernie SB tops NMCC in battle of teams having special springs (4/29/24)Tom DavisIn its latest outing, the New Madrid County Central High School softball squad didn’t get the outcome it was hoping for, as Bernie put four runs across the plate in its final at-bat to earn a 9-7 win on Friday at New Madrid County Central. However, that one game – or how this week unfolds for the Eagles – can’t diminish how well this spring has gone for second-year coach Matt Hartman’s girls.
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Brooks Kettering adapting to life as Redhawks’ lone freshman (4/29/24)By Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast Missourian
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Missourian Diamond Roundup, Apr. 27: Jackson downs Kennett in conference semis (4/28/24)By Cole Lee ~ Southeast MissourianIn a replay of last week's tight finish in Kennett, Jackson jumped on its Indians counterpart in the SEMO Conference semifinals to headline a fun Saturday in Southeast Missouri. Jackson scored five runs in the first two innings to advance to its third consecutive SEMO Conference final, to be played against Dexter...
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Missourian Track Roundup: SEMO Conference Championships (4/28/24)1By Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast MissourianTrack and Field athletes from all over Southeast Missouri weathered the rain to compete in the SEMO Conference championships on Saturday, April 27, at Cape Central High School. Poplar Bluff’s Darius Graham continues to dominate the competition in the high jump. He won the overall SEMO Conference title in the event and his 2.05-meter mark represents the meet’s only performance that met the MileSplit US First Team standard...
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Missourian Diamond Roundup, Apr. 26: Chaffee storms past Cooter away (4/27/24)By Cole Lee ~ Southeast MissourianOn an uncharacteristically slow Friday afternoon, the majority of the action was between SEMO Conference schools on opening day of the tournament. But for Chaffee, the Red Devils did some cooking on the road to knock off one of the better programs in Southeast Missouri...
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Kelly celebrates seniors with shutout of Charleston (4/26/24)3Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratBENTON, Mo. — Despite challenges this season, Kelly left it all on the field during a 6-0 Senior Night win over Charleston. The Hawks (8-10) used a relentless first-inning offensive barrage and a dominant pitching performance for the decisive win over the Blue Jays (4-7) on Wednesday, April 24...
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A Senior Night walk-off... and a comeback to remember for SCC softball (4/26/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratSIKESTON — The rain-soaked field shimmered under the fading daylight as Scott County Central’s Maddy Carlisle fought back tears following a Senior Night 17-7 win over Campbell. An injury had benched her this season, but not today. The score, the stats, they all seemed distant — Today, it was about lacing up her cleats one last time for the man who taught her to play, the man who cheered her on since her first swing: her father and coach, Tim Carlisle...
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Missourian Diamond Roundup, Apr. 25: Meadow Heights shuts out Bloomfield (4/26/24)By Cole Lee ~ Southeast MissourianIt was a rainy Thursday in Southeast Missouri, and many of the day's games got postponed or canceled. But for Meadow Heights, searching for a response to a tough loss earlier this week, the Panthers got it against Bloomfield. BB: Meadow Heights 5, Bloomfield 0...
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Sikeston falls in overtime heartbreaker during ALS awareness match (4/26/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratSIKESTON, Mo. — Sikeston battled hard but ultimately fell to Hillsboro 1-0 in a dramatic overtime contest on Thursday, April 25, at the Sports Complex. The match was played in support of Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) awareness, with the Lady Bulldogs (10-9) wearing blue jerseys...
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Oran extends win streak, sets up conference showdown (4/26/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratIt's been a busy week for Oran, picking up three quality wins and earning the No. 2 seed in the upcoming MSHSAA Class 1, District 2 Tournament. The Lady Eagles (11-4) continued their winning ways with a 7-3 victory over the Portageville (15-8) Lady Bulldogs on Thursday, April 25...
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East Prairie needs typical strong play from Wallace during tough stretch (4/25/24)Tom DavisThe East Prairie High School varsity baseball team is having to recover following a 9-7 loss to Class 2 No. 3-ranked Portageville on Monday, but unfortunately for the Eagles (11-9), they don’t have much time or upcoming opponents to ease their minds.
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Don't look now, but No. 8-seed Sikeston is a real threat in SEMO play (4/25/24)1Tom DavisJust over a week ago, the Sikeston High School varsity baseball squad endured a three-hit demolition at the hands of Marion (Ill.), as the Bulldogs fell 17-0 in three innings.
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Missourian Diamond Roundup, Apr. 24: Perryville rolls at Meadow Heights (4/24/24)By Cole Lee ~ Southeast MissourianIt was a tame Wednesday in the Southeast Missourian coverage area, but that didn't apply to Perryville as it dismantled a tough Meadow Heights team. Scoring 11 runs in the first three innings, the Pirates got the headliner after putting the hurt on a Panthers team that's had its way with local squads this year...
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BREAKING: Semoball Awards winter sports finalists announced (4/24/24)6By Clay Herrell ~ Southeast MissourianThe Semoball Awards finalists for fall sports were announced Wednesday morning on a selection show broadcast live on SEMO ESPN Radio and streamed on the Semoball.com Facebook page. The finalists were selected by a sports panel made up of representatives from the Southeast Missourian, Standard Democrat, Dexter Statesman, Daily American Republic and Delta Dunklin Democrat...
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Missourian Diamond Roundup, Apr. 23: Jackson downs Kennett in extra-innings thriller (4/24/24)By Cole Lee ~ Southeast MissourianOn a busy Tuesday in the Southeast Missourian coverage area, it was Jackson who came away with one of the wildest wins of the year in a thriller at Kennett. Down a run in the seventh, the Indians scored a pair and got one more in the eighth to put away Kennett's upset bid...
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Redhawks back to above .500 after sweeping SIU (4/24/24)By Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast MissourianThe Southeast Missouri State baseball team (21-20) returned to above .500 on the season after a 8-5 win over Southern Illinois on Tuesday, April 23, at Capaha Field. The Redhawks have now played SIU twice, Murray State twice and Missouri once on the road, and have won all five games. For them, playing their rivals means something different, as shortstop Ben Palmer alluded to when he said, “there’s a different kind of energy when you get to the ball field.”...
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Portageville outslugs East Prairie (4/23/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratPORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — It was a good old-fashioned shootout at Meatte Park on Monday, with Portageville edging East Prairie 9-7 in a display of offensive fireworks. While both teams showcased firepower, the Bulldogs (21-6) ultimately had enough in the tank to outlast the Eagles (11-9)...
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Sikeston upsets Chaffee for first win, splits doubleheader with South Iron (4/23/24)By Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratSIKESTON — Sikeston unleashed a long-awaited offensive onslaught, securing its first win of the season dominantly with a 14-2 victory over Class 2, No. 6 Chaffee on Friday, April 19. "Our offense finally came alive," said Sikeston's coach Wyatt Pratt. "We took great at-bats up and down the lineup."...
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East Prairie competes at Swing Pink Tournament after big win over Twin Rivers (4/23/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratEAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — It was a weekend of highs and lows for East Prairie softball, featuring a hard-fought district win followed by a mixed showing at the Dexter Swing Pink Tournament. The Lady Eagles (8-11-1) kicked things off Friday with a thrilling 2-1 victory over the Twin Rivers Lady Royals (9-5) where strong defense and a clutch go-ahead double by Alison Miller propelled the team to victory...
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Knight, East Prairie top Twin Rivers (4/23/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratEAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — In a battle of district rivals with playoff-seeding implications, East Prairie turned a pitcher's duel with Twin Rivers into a statement win. Owen Knight dazzled on the mound, backed by timely hitting, as the Eagles (11-9) took down a tough Royals (10-5) squad, 6-1, on Friday, April 19...
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Chaffee BB goes from ‘rock bottom’ to Cloud 9 (4/23/24)By Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast MissourianFrom one game to the next, the Chaffee Red Devils went from the worst of times to the best of times. Chaffee (16-3) concluded last week being on the losing end of Sikeston’s first win of the season on April 19, and suffering injuries to key players that could lead to the derailment of a promising season...
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Portal, not so much NIL, having major impact on juco hoops (4/23/24)1Tom DavisThere has been no shortage of stories published regarding the implementation of the new NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) philosophy within intercollegiate athletics over the past couple of seasons. However, recently-hired Gulf State Community College men’s basketball coach, and Advance native, Lane Below, said in his four years of coaching at the junior college level, the NIL isn’t a major issue.
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C2D1: East Prairie vs. Portageville (5/7/24)Photos from East Prairie's 7-6 win over Portageville in the semifinals of the MSHSAA Class 2, District 1 Tournament at Malden on Monday, May 6, 2024.
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Track: Class 3 District 1 and Class 1 District 1 (5/5/24)Both the Class 3 District 1 and Class 1 District 1 track meet took place on Saturday, May 4, at Notre Dame High School.
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C1D2: Oran vs. Delta (5/3/24)Photos from Oran's 15-0 win over Delta at Westfield Park in Advance, Missouri in the quarterfinals of the MSHSAA Class 2, District 1 Tournament on Friday, May 3, 2024.
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Baseball: Oran at Sikeston (5/2/24)Photos from Oran's 6-0 win over Sikeston at VFW Stadium on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, that spoiled the Bulldogs' Senior Night.
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SEMO Conference Track Meet at Cape Central (4/28/24)