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Howard, Dexter BB explode on Kelly in 13-4 romp (5/8/24)It’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)MALDEN, 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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C1D2: Oran advances to district final with win over Oak Ridge (5/7/24)ADVANCE, 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)CAPE 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)CAPE 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)SCOTT 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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Dexter SB junior helps 'Cats manage District split to end season (5/6/24)The Dexter High School softball season came to a close with mixed results on Saturday in the MSHSAA Class 2 District 1 Tournament at Malden, as the Bearcats beat Charleston 9-3 in the opening round before falling to Kennett 15-0. For Dexter junior Isabella Pittman, she finished the season with some solid production, which was expected following a nice season.
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Kelly expands athletic offerings, adds wrestling and volleyball (5/4/24)BENTON, 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)ADVANCE, 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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Dexter golf wins district title (5/4/24)FARMINGTON — The Dexter Bearcats golf team dominated the Class 3 District 1 tournament at Crown Point Golf Club on Thursday. The Bearcats’ defeated 13 teams and set a new school record (305) to become district champions. Potosi shot 326 to take second, while St. James took third with a score of 344...
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Sikeston golf team makes strides at SEMO Conference Meet, Poplar Bluff sets MSHSAA record (5/4/24)Despite 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)ADVANCE, 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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Hamlin pushing fundamentals as Hornets enter postseason (5/3/24)One might think that you would be hard-pressed to find much room for improvement in the scorching-hot Advance/Bell City softball squad this spring, however, veteran Hornet coach James Hamlin is still seeing areas he wants his players to improve upon as they enter postseason play today.
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Dexter Bearcats’ golf team dominate Class 3, District 1 tournament (5/3/24)FARMINGTON — Dexter Bearcats’ golf team dominated the Class 3, District 1 tournament at Crown Point Golf Club on Thursday, May 2. The Bearcats’ defeated 13 teams and set a new school record (305) to become district champions. Potosi shot 326 to win second place. St. James won third place with a score of 344...
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Sikeston Bulldogs battle at districts (5/3/24)FARMINGTON, 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)SIKESTON — 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)SIKESTON — 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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'Competitive mentality' drives Dexter SB junior through growth (5/2/24)The 2023 postseason was a brief affair for the Dexter High School softball team, as it fell 10-0 to MSHSAA Class 2 District 1 runner-up Portageville in the opening game. However, the Bearcats (4-13) are hoping for a better outcome in Friday’s opening game against Charleston (1-15) at 4:30 p.m. at Malden.
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Postseason gets underway for growing Bloomfield SB squad (5/2/24)The “second season” begins today for the Bloomfield High School softball squad. The Wildcats will visit Winona and battle the host Wildcats (2-12) at 2 p.m. to open the MSHSAA Class 1 District 3 Tournament.
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Dexter BB junior is 'veteran leader' at plate, on field (5/2/24)The past week was a historic one for the Dexter High School baseball program, and this coming week could prove to be memorable, as well.
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Dexter SB pitcher closing career with (yet) another achievement (5/1/24)There has not been an abundance of positive results that have come from this spring’s Dexter High School softball season, as it has labored to a 4-13 mark. However, one bright spot has been the pitching of Bearcat senior Amelia Jenkins. “We knew that the Jenkins girl was going to be super tough,” New Madrid County Central coach Matt Hartman said earlier this season after watching Jenkins strike out 11 Eagle hitters in a game at East Park in Dexter.
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Roper, Advance/Bell City SB close out regular season in strong fashion (5/1/24)There can’t possibly be a more potent or intimidating softball squad entering the MSHSAA postseason than Advance/Bell City.
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St. Joseph named new MSHSAA football championships host starting 2024 (4/30/24)For 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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Sauer shines as Indians secure SEMO Conference Championship (4/30/24)A dominant outing from John-Paul Sauer led the Jackson Indians to a 5-0 win over the Dexter Bearcats to claim their third consecutive SEMO Conference Championship at Capaha Field on Monday. “It’s always fun to win and it’s always fun to play on this field,” Indians coach Josh Roach said. “Dexter played really well today and they’re a really good ball team. Our guys played good team baseball and got the job done.”...
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State aspirations high for Sikeston after SEMO North success (4/30/24)CAPE 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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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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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 Tournament: Dexter vs Jackson (4/29/24)
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SEMO Conference Track Meet at Cape Central (4/28/24)