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KENNETT, Mo. - The Kennett Indians took another tough loss against Paragould. They fall 0-2 to start their 2024 campaign. It was a strong start for the Paragould Ram as they scored their first touchdown in the opening drive. It took them 20 seconds to find the endzone against Kennett...

The television ratings for the FCS Kickoff matchup between Southeast Missouri State and North Alabama were recently released by Sports Media Watch, showing that 672,000 people viewed the Redhawks' debut on the "Mothership". The last time the Redhawks were on national television was their 2022 FCS Playoffs appearance at Montana on ESPN2...

Olivia Rebstock clinches singles title at Kennett Invitational after a dramatic comeback, while Claire Bean and Handley McAtee dominate doubles.

No football coach in the Bootheel knows more of what to expect from its opponent tonight than Portageville High School’s Lucas Rayfield does of Hayti High School.

Kennett coach Andrew Webster addresses week one mistakes after a tough 28-6 loss to Portageville, emphasizing the need to fix turnovers and penalties.

SIKESTON — A 7-2 victory over Marion (Ill.) in its home opener at Bill Lawson Memorial Field on Wednesday has Sikeston off to its best start in more than a decade.  At 3-0-1, the Bulldogs are making a strong case as title contenders and looking like a team to be feared...

COOTER – The Bell City High School baseball program is coming off its most successful spring since winning the third of three consecutive MSHSAA Class 1 state championships in 2015, 2016, and 2017.

Kennett volleyball clinches second win of the season with a stellar serving performance, sweeping Charleston 3-0.

BENTON, Mo. — Kelly volleyball, still in its infancy, showed glimpses of its potential but faced a steep learning curve in a straight-set loss to Twin Rivers on Tuesday, Sep. 3. As a brand-new program playing just their second game, the Lady Hawks (0-2) gained valuable insight against the more experienced Lady Royals (1-0), a program with three district championships since 2012...

Kennett-Holcomb remains undefeated at 5-0-1 after a decisive 9-0 victory over Charleston, featuring standout performances by doubles champs Claire Bean and Handley McAtee.

The Kennett Sports Hall of Fame welcomes three new inductees: multi-sport star David Tippen, the record-setting 2010-2011 girls basketball team, and former Athletic Director Jim Vaughan.

Amy Cowart's 27th season coaching Clarkton High Volleyball is an emotional final stand coaching her daughter and five other seniors.

There is some bad news for the remaining teams on the Caruthersville High School football schedule this season, Tiger senior Jermonte Alexander not only returns for his final season but based on his performance in Friday’s season-opening rout of a very good St. Pius X (Festus) program, he has never been better. “I don’t think that I have ever seen him take a play off in practice,” third-year Caruthersville coach Dom Guglielmo said of Alexander during training camp. “He is that type of kid. He elevates the team with his pure athleticism and the fact that he never has a bad attitude.”

As Kennett's soccer team gears up for its second year, head coach Jeremy Westerfield emphasizes perseverance and teamwork.

Kennett-Holcomb tennis eyes state title comeback under Coach Hilburn’s disciplined leadership.

Kennett-Holcomb tennis remains undefeated with a decisive 9-0 win over Notre Dame, improving to 4-0-1 this season.

There isn’t a high school football coach in the state of Missouri who has a deeper appreciation for solid offensive line play than third-year Caruthersville High School coach, Dom Guglielmo.

The Caruthersville High School volleyball program dropped significantly three autumns ago from a pretty solid place, however, there is no shortage of positive things happening around the program, most importantly, having a great work ethic throughout the program, as it continues its climb back to respectability. “They are workers,” first-year Tiger coach Stephanie McGraw said of her players following a recent jamboree at North Pemiscot.

After an action-packed Week 1 slate this past weekend, one thing is for certain: We sure did miss high school football. There was plenty of fun to go around in the first week of the new season, with a couple of big names taking tough losses while others made a name for themselves...

In the first release of the Missouri Media Rankings, Southeast Missouri teams were well-represented, including one particular team that jumped into early contention. After a jaw-dropping 53-0 victory over Ste. Genevieve in the opener, St. Vincent becomes the third-ranked team in MSHSAA's Class 1 after a semifinal appearance a year ago...

Following a decade of struggles on the court, the Hayti High School volleyball squad has been infused with a major dose of positivity in the form of first-year head coach McKenzie Putman.

Following a struggling two seasons, the Hayti High School football squad isn’t going to rebound simply because highly successful veteran coach Dominique Robinson returned to the sidelines.

Having not participated in a jamboree earlier this month, third-year Caruthersville High School football coach Dom Guglielmo expected his team to not be perfect in its regular season opening game Friday at Hopke Field against St. Pius X (Festus).

SIKESTON — Sikeston’s 29-18 season-opening win over Crystal City at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium on Friday, August 30, was a promising start and much-needed victory. While the Bulldogs (1-0) victory over the smaller Hornets (0-1) doesn’t guarantee future success, it does provide a boost of confidence and momentum. The team’s performance on both sides of the ball was encouraging, and it’s clear that they’re making strides under the new coaching staff...

There was a stark difference between the Dexter and Malden football programs on Friday, as the Bearcats have had two-plus seasons to evolve into a very solid group, whereas the Green Wave are taking their first steps toward doing just that in first-year coach Treston Pulley’s tenure.

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. - The Kennett Indians dropped their first game of the season on the road. The game concluded with a 28-6 victory for the Portageville Bulldogs. Portageville took an early lead on the night with a touchdown in the first quarter by senior...

ELLSINORE, Mo. — Kelly’s bats were hotter than a summer day, scorching East Carter 12-7 in its season debut on Thursday, August 29.  The Lady Hawks (2-0) came out swinging and started the game with six consecutive hits, igniting a five-run explosion in the top of the first. Blaire Riley kicked off the rally with a leadoff double, followed by a single from her sister, Averee. ...

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Dominant. Decisive. Determined. That’s how Portageville looked in its season opener against North Pemiscot on Thursday, August 29. The Lady Bulldogs (1-0) cruised to a straight-set victory over the Mustangs (0-1), winning 25-15, 25-21, and 25-11...

Sikeston kicks off its 2024 campaign with a matchup against an unfamiliar opponent, Crystal City. The Hornets are coming off an 8-4 season where they fell 45-14 to St. Vincent in the MSHSAA Class 1, District 2 Championship game Crystal City has struggled with low player numbers, especially during the offseason. ...

Kennett-Holcomb Tennis triumphs at the 2024 Cape Tourney, securing their first team tournament victory of the season with a 3-0-1 record.

The Cooter High School volleyball program has to feel pretty good about itself entering the 2024 season.

It’s fairly easy to predict what will unfold throughout the next couple of months within the Risco High School volleyball program – that is if recent history is any indication.

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...

Third-year Caruthersville High School football coach Dom Guglielmo has 31 of his 43 players this season returning from last season, so the knowledge of his players is exceptional.

SIKESTON — Sikeston volleyball is gearing up for a new season under the leadership of returning coach Steve Beydler. Beydler, who spent 19 years coaching with the Lady Bulldogs before a five-year hiatus, brings a wealth of experience to the program and is eager to help revitalize the team and establish a long-term presence...

SIKESTON — Last season was a tough pill to swallow for the Sikeston softball team. But with a new coach at the helm and a steadfast group full of hungry players, the Lady Bulldogs are focused on turning things around.  “Our youth and energy are the biggest strengths for this season,” said first-year coach Wyatt Pratt, who also served as the school’s baseball coach. “We’ve got a lot of new faces who are learning on the fly and getting a lot better in a short time.”...

SIKESTON — As the season gets underway, tennis fans in Sikeston are eagerly awaiting the Lady Bulldogs’ first match. However, due to a tornado that damaged their home courts in May, fans won’t be able to see the team in any home matches this season...

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Flipping a new page in its football history with a new coach at the helm, Portageville is eager to write a chapter filled with success and excitement.  The Bulldogs have a strong foundation of returning talent and a promising group of newcomers, and they’re ready to prove they still belong among the best teams in the region...

Coach Dubar's team, fueled by summer growth and leadership, eyes a strong season comeback with a nearly intact roster and fresh talent.

Malden volleyball gears up for a promising season under second-year coach Jennifer Sokolova.

SIKESTON — Sikeston is reviving its girls' golf program, launching a new chapter in the school's athletic history. The Lady Bulldogs are making par-for-course progress and driving the fairway with unprecedented momentum, surprising even veteran coach Marvin Whitson....

SIKESTON — With a talented roster and drive to succeed, Sikeston aims to kick its game up a notch in 2024.  The Bulldogs are coming off their best season since 2016, and it’s clear they’re poised to take another step forward. But the question is, can the Bulldogs make a championship run?...

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...

Darrin Scott, former Jackson High basketball coach, embraces a new role at Saxony Lutheran, driven by faith and community impact. At a recent FCA Prayer Breakfast, Scott emphasized the power of prayer in coaching.

The Southeast Missouri State football team travels to Las Cruces, New Mexico, on Saturday, Aug. 31, to take on New Mexico State. While it's the second game of the year for the Redhawks, it's the season opener for the Aggies. "The issue is we have a game, so they know, and they didn't have a game, so we still don't know," SEMO head coach Tom Matukewicz said. ...

Dexter High School football coach Chad Jamerson is certainly going to do everything that he can to ensure that his team prevails over Malden on Friday in both team’s regular season opening game. However, there may be a part of Jamerson to empathize with his counterpart, first-year Green Wave coach Treston Pulley, because Jamerson has walked in Pulley’s shoes, as he tries to begin the process of building a program in its infancy.

DEERING – The Delta C7 High School volleyball program has quite the climb facing it, as it tries to build on consecutive seasons with two combined victories. However, first-year Charger coach Kristy Duffy has several factors, such as positivity, diligence by her athletes, and perhaps most importantly, veteran leadership going for her and her squad.

In a move designed to enhance convenience and efficiency, Sikeston Athletics has announced the adoption of a cashless ticketing system for football, basketball, and volleyball games. Starting with the upcoming season, fans will have the option to purchase tickets online at https://www.gobound.com/mo/schools/sikeston using a credit or debit card...

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — After enduring a series of tough seasons, East Prairie is ready to rise from the ashes. With a talented group of returning players and a new head coach, the Eagles are poised for a breakout year. “The biggest focus for us this summer was trying to get maximum effort and competition in everything our players did,” said new East Prairie coach Ian Penrod. ...

KENNETT, Mo. - What started off as a vision and dream for Darrell Watson and Kennett Co-ed Sports came into fruition on Saturday, Aug. 24.  The newly revitalized Darrell Watson Field at Jones Park hosted its first round of softball games for the inaugural Kennett Co-ed Sports slow pitch softball league...

WARDELL – It’s been a journey back to respectability for the North Pemiscot High School volleyball program through the four-year tenure of Mustangs coach Brook Hutchison.

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. ...

SIKESTON — Under a nearly all-new coaching staff, Sikeston looked sharper, more organized and more confident than in recent years at their four-team jamboree on Friday, August 23 at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. While the road ahead is long, the Bulldogs' early performances suggest they're on the right track to a more competitive season...

SIKESTON — Namarius Banks-Warren, a recent graduate of Scott County Central and a talented athlete, has signed to play at Missouri Valley College. While the Vikings may not be a powerhouse program, they offer Banks an opportunity to continue his athletic career and pursue his dream of becoming a first-generation college graduate...

Kristy Duffy steps into the head coach role for Delta C-7 volleyball, emphasizing teamwork and leadership with three returning seniors.

Kennett High School launched its fall sports season with the Annual Gatorade Game, drawing a packed crowd to Metz Cherry Stadium.

The expectations for the South Pemiscot High School baseball squad last spring weren’t much, as the Bulldogs entered the postseason with just four wins. However, what South Pemiscot had going for it was some talented youngsters, three very good seniors, and a coach (Jason House) with as much experience (15 years leading the program) as anyone could hope for.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The sky is the limit for Amya Bills, the rising star of girls’ track and field in the region. The New Madrid County Central sophomore had another trophy to her collection this past summer when she earned the coveted Athlete of the Year Award in Girls’ Track and Field during the 2024 Semoball Awards on July 12 at La Croix Church...

CHARLESTON, Mo. — A year ago, Charleston was facing an uphill battle, and a 2-8 record left many wondering if the team could get back to its winning ways. But this summer, the Blue Jays have proven they are poised for a strong season, fueled by a dynamic running game and a positive team atmosphere...

Don Franklin is revitalizing Kennett's cross country team, seeing growth and commitment in his young athletes.

SIKESTON — Aiming to build momentum this upcoming season after several challenging years, Sikeston is eager to get back to competing at a high level. While the road ahead may be tough, the Bulldogs are determined to prove themselves and make a positive impact on the field...

Malden Green Wave's Gatorade game draws over 100 fans, showcasing new plays under Coach Treston Pulley and highlighting community support.

CARUTHERSVILLE – It has been less than three years since Dom Guglielmo drove into the Bootheel to take over the Caruthersville High School football program. However, from a directional perspective, it may as well be 33 years. Guglielmo took over the Tiger program in the winter of 2022 after the program had lost its head coach mid-season, and some wondered whether the 2021 season would even be concluded...

CARUTHERSVILLE – A year ago at this time, Ryan Guest, then a junior quarterback at Caruthersville High School, was emerging from a battle for the starting position with sophomore Jared Hudgens, who was good enough to press Guest, despite the age gap.

HAYTI – It wasn’t that long ago that the Hayti High School football program was an intimidating presence on an opponent’s schedule. No one wanted to face the Indians, who took the field displaying speed, athleticism, strength, and toughness.

HAYTI – After compiling a staggering amount of success as the leader of the Hayti High School football program for five seasons through the fall of 2021, Dominique Robinson stepped away from the position to focus on his family and evolving administrative career at the school. However, watching the Indians struggle over the past two seasons became too much for him to sit back and endure, so the former Indian player, himself, is back on the sidelines guiding what hopes to be a rebirth of the program in some ways.

Memo to the remaining teams competing in the Babe Ruth World Series on Thursday: You might want to think twice about pitching to Southeast Tropics cleanup hitter Trey Benthal.

Every coach, regardless of the sport, wants his/her team to be playing its best when the season is on the line.

On a day in which two 3-0 teams lead to a lopsided result, the early evening game between two teams searching for their first win in the Babe Ruth World Series led to the most exciting outcome. Jake Markowsky hit a sharp line drive to bring home Dylan Richmond and deliver Canada a walk-off 7-6 victory over Salina (Kansas) on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau...

SIKESTON — The Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo, a PRCA Top 40 event, concluded its four-day run on Saturday night, August 10th, awarding over $178,000 in prize money to cowboys and cowgirls across eight disciplines. Oftedahl Ropes His Way to All-Around Cowboy Title...

CARUTHERSVILLE – After conducting 25 strength-training sessions, 18 practices, a 7-on-7 scrimmage, and a regular another scrimmage during the past two months, the Caruthersville High School football practice was ready to raise its level of intensity on Monday.

The Southeast Tropics finished the pool portion of the Babe Ruth World Series with a 12-3 drubbing of Stamford (CT) on Monday, Aug. 12, at Capaha Field. Waylon Hale led the Tropics at the plate with a 3-for-4 night and two RBIs. Aaron Dunlap was the only other player with multiple hits...

Democracy is the topic du jour throughout this country, but it isn’t within the Caruthersville High School football program.

One thing that cannot be debated about the Southeast Tropics is that this group of players can be stunningly oblivious to any adversity that confronts the squad.

KENNETT, Mo. - Each summer, Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) requires schools across the state to participate in a dead period. The MSHSAA dead week is a nine-day period where high school coaches are not allowed to have any practices, contact or schedule workouts with their athletes...

MALDEN, Mo. - Malden High School football coach Treston Pulley and the Malden Football boosters worked together this summer to put on the first annual golf fundraiser. The golf tournament was an idea Pulley initiated when he was first hired earlier this summer...

The late summer surge by the Southeast Tropics continued Saturday, as they topped Aruba 6-2 in the second game of the Babe Ruth World Series at Capaha Field.

The Southeast Tropics wanted to send a message on Friday to the other 15 teams participating in the 2024 Babe Ruth World Series at Capaha Field after winning the tournament a year ago.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Humility is a hallmark of Mason Adams’ character, even in the face of extraordinary achievement. The Portageville standout, recently named the 2024 Semoball Awards Baseball Player of the Year, is quick to credit others for his success...

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) has fired the starting gun on a new era for high school basketball, giving the green light for a 35-second shot clock in select varsity tournaments and shootout events. This game-changing decision, approved by the MSHSAA Board of Directors on June 13, 2024, is set to inject a dose of high-octane action into the Missouri high school hoops scene. ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — For the second consecutive year, Jamarion Smith claimed the Cook, Barkett, Ponder and Wolz Offensive Football Athlete of the Year at the Semoball Awards at La Croix Church on Friday, July 12, solidifying his status as a southeast Missouri gridiron legend...

SIKESTON — Luke Rayfield didn’t accept the reins at Portageville to bask in past glories, he arrived to boldly add to the collection of trophies. The Kelso native sharpened his knowledge of the game alongside the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks’ 2010 Ohio Valley Conference championship team and brings a wealth of experience and a passion for teaching to a Bulldog program already steeped in winning tradition...

Every experience in life is an opportunity to learn and guiding a baseball team through the Prospect League for the first time in his career proved that to be the case for Phil Butler.

SIKESTON — A familiar face from the hardwood is returning to the Sikeston Field House, but this time on the sidelines. Parker Long, who helped lead the Bulldogs to a 52-5 record and a third-place finish in 2018, has been named an assistant coach. “He was ready to come back to this area after graduation and fortunately, we had a position open,” said Sikeston head coach Gregg Holifield. ...

SIKESTON — The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame is set to welcome a new class of legends, and among them is a powerhouse basketball program that has dominated the hardwood for decades. The Charleston Boys Basketball Program, a perennial contender with a storied history, will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on Tuesday, September 17, at the Cape Girardeau Drury Plaza Hotel & Convention Center...

CHARLESTON, Mo. — The mercury isn’t the only thing rising in Charleston this summer. The Fighting Squirrels are on fire, having won 10 of their last 11 games. The latest conquest, a doubleheader sweep of the Missouri Marlins at Hillhouse Park on Wednesday, July 31, clearly indicates that the team is peaking at the right time...

Lane Crowden's Cape Catfish career has come to an end after the team fell to the Thrillville Thrillbillies 13-6 in the South Division Championship on Thursday, Aug. 1, in Marion, Illinois. Looking back, his impact on the local summer baseball team has been indelible. “Everybody sees (Lane’s) baserunning,” Catfish manager Phil Butler said recently of Crowden. “Lane does so many little things for this team defensively and offensively for this club. You just can’t replace a guy like him.”

KENNETT, Mo. - Kennett Indian soccer enters its second season ever after head coach Jeremy Westerfield helped start the program last fall. Westerfield said he was even more excited for this season after having a consistent summer of training with his athletes...

Mark Mars describes the last week of December as one of his favorite times of the year. Yes there are holidays and new years celebration, but there is also top notch high school basketball. According to Mars, who has been an officiating youth sports for 46 years, there is nothing like getting ready to ref the games at the finals of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament. He compared the feeling when walking out on the floor during the Bloomfield Classic to waking up on Christmas day...

The Caruthersville High School fall athletic season is still a month away, but if you ask a horde of families throughout the Bootheel, the Tigers have already achieved their first victory of the upcoming school year.

In the end, betting against the Cape Catfish didn’t prove to be a wise move for the skeptics this summer.

KENNETT, Mo. - Kennett High School hosted Malden and Hayti in a 7v7 round-robin football tournament on Thursday, July 25. Each team had a chance to show off what they worked on during the summer months and showcase their skills prior to the Missouri athletic dead period. ...

There is no pitcher in Cape Catfish history who has the lore of right-hander Korey Bunselmeyer. So, it is a pretty positive thing that the former University of Illinois pitcher is finding his groove with the Prospect League playoffs nearing.

It took Michael and Heather Gurnow less than two years from their powerlifting debuts to shatter national records together. That kind of progress is almost unheard of, but the married couple out of St. Louis made sure everybody heard it with their performances at the World Raw Power Mid-American Regional Championships this past May in Benton, Ill...

Every athlete knows that regardless of their circumstances, it pays to be ready for an opportunity when it presents itself. For former Cooter High School standout, Hayden Nazerenus, he took full advantage of that in Saturday’s 4-3 Cape Catfish victory over Dubois County at Capaha Field in front of 676 fans.

At the start of this month, the Cape Catfish were floundering at the plate regarding the number of times Cape hitters whiffed.

SIKESTON — At one time, Sikeston was a dynasty, rattling off 51 straight victories and boasting five undefeated seasons. But the Bulldogs of today are a far cry from those legendary teams. Now, a new dawn breaks, as Jim May, a coach with a proven track record who has seen the highs and lows of high school football, answers the call to reestablish the once-proud program. ...

MALDEN, Mo. - Malden High School boys basketball finished their summer training in preparation for the 2024 through 2025 season. Head basketball coach Mike Kilgore said his main focus was on development this summer. While losing some key seniors, he just wants to make sure the younger players on his roster are ready to step up when the season starts...

This summer has been a rollercoaster for the Cape Catfish, which is a tad unusual for its fan base to follow after watching the franchise methodically achieve success year after year after year since its inception.

KENNETT, Mo. - What started off as a vision and dream for Darrell Watson and Kennett Co-ed Sports came into fruition on Saturday, Aug. 24.  The newly revitalized Darrell Watson Field at Jones Park hosted its first round of softball games for the inaugural Kennett Co-ed Sports slow pitch softball league...