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C3D2: Kelly stuns Scott City behind dominating start from Ross Peters (5/15/24)A season filled with ups and downs culminated in a massive moment on Wednesday for the Kelly Hawks. The No. 3 seeded Hawks battled the No. 1 seed Scott City Rams, and a masterful pitching performance from Ross Peters and a two-run home run from Reece Eftink led the Hawks to a 4-1 to claim the Class 3 District 2 championship...
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Multiple Class 3 State qualifiers for NMCC and Kelly (5/14/24)FLAT RIVER, Mo. — The Class 3 Sectional Meet at Park Hills Central High School saw New Madrid County Central and Kelly High School athletes deliver standout performances, securing multiple berths at the upcoming Class 3 State Meet. NMCC's Ja'Kwon Jones continued his dominance, leaping to victory in the high jump (6 feet 4 inches) and long jump (22-0.25)...
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Forck's big bat sets up C3D2 final matchup vs. Scott City (5/14/24)The Kelly Hawks defied the odds as the low seed and advanced to the Class 3 District 2 title game after a come-from-behind 10-7 victory over Notre Dame on Monday, May 13, in Scott City, Mo. The Hawks haven’t scored 10 runs in a game since beating St. Pius X 11-1 in the Wood Bat Classic on April 12 at Fredericktown, Mo. ...
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C3D2: Kelly grinds out 3-2 win over Clearwater (5/10/24)SCOTT CITY, Mo. — Kelly survived an early scare and battled to a 3-2 win over Clearwater in the opening round of the MSHSAA Class 3, District 2 Tournament on Friday, May 10. The Tigers (3-17) came out swinging, loading the bases in the top of the first inning and taking a 2-0 lead on a fly ball double to center field. But the Hawks (11-15) quickly answered back...
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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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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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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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Gridiron primer: A look at upcoming football schedules (5/2/24)The calendar has turned to May and the spring sports season, as well as the 2023-24 school year, is beginning to wind down. However, with the recent releases of fall schedules for the 2024-25 school year, one can not help but look forward beyond the dog days of summer and into the 2024 high school football season...
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Mules make short work of Kelly (5/1/24)The 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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Charleston, Kelly, East Prairie athletes turn heads at SEMO East (4/30/24)CAPE 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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Kelly celebrates seniors with shutout of Charleston (4/26/24)BENTON, 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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BREAKING: Semoball Awards winter sports finalists announced (4/24/24)The 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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Small-town grit fuels Griggs’ rise to UHSP basketball (4/20/24)BENTON, Mo. — Jada Griggs isn’t afraid of a challenge. The Kelly High School basketball standout recently signed to continue her athletic and academic at the University of Health Science and Pharmacy (UHSP) in St. Louis, a move that both excites and tests her desire for growth. ...
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Valle Catholic remains undefeated with 10-0 win at Kelly (4/16/24)BENTON, Mo. — Valle Catholic continued its unbeaten streak with a 10-0 win at Kelly on Monday, April 18. The Class 3, No. 3 Warriors (18-0) extended their impressive run, but the Hawks (7-8) showed resilience despite the loss. “You have to tip your hat to the Valle Catholic program,” said Kelly coach Josh Hopkins. “That’s a class act program, they do everything well and are very business-like. From the first pitch, you could tell that those guys came here to take care of business...
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Sims powers Sikeston past Kelly with another hat trick (3/28/24)SIKESTON — For the second time in a week, Kennedi Sims’ hat trick propelled Sikeston to a commanding victory over Kelly, this time in a 6-1 conquest at Bill Lawson Memorial Field at the Sports Complex on Wednesday, March 27. Sims' scoring prowess is fueling the Lady Bulldogs’ (3-3) resurgence after the team won only four games last year. With 14 goals through just six games, they've already surpassed last season's scoring output...
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Sikeston reverses fortune, thumps Kelly 5-1 (3/22/24)BENTON, Mo. — In a rivalry game packed with extra meaning, Sikeston delivered a statement win on Kelly at Lambert Field. The Lady Bulldogs (2-0) took complete control after halftime, overwhelming the Lady Hawks (0-2) with a relentless attack that propelled them to a 5-1 triumph on Thursday, March 21...
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Kelly hurdler Ethan Graham signs with St. Louis T&F (3/22/24)What started as one small hurdle has turned into a giant leap into the Division I ranks. Kelly senior Ethan Graham signed his letter of intent to run track at St. Louis University on Friday, March 22, in Benton, Mo. “I always dreamed of going to a school like this,” Graham said. “All my life, I put in the work, and it’s super exciting.”...
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No Hits, No Problem: East Prairie finds a way to edge Kelly (3/22/24)EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — In a game where both pitchers were dealing, East Prairie clawed out a 3-1 victory over Kelly in a Scott-Mississippi Conference Showdown at H.A. Jones Memorial Park on Thursday, March 21. This one was a battle of wills on the mound. ...
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Opening baseball coaches poll released, five local squads ranked highly (3/20/24)Local baseball squads got a hot start to the 2024 season, and coaches statewide took notice as the Missouri High School Baseball Coaches Association, or MHSBCA, released its first state top-10 rankings on Tuesday. Three Southeast Missourian newspaper teams placed in those rankings, with all three being ranked among the top four squads in their respective classes...
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Peters' dominance fuels Kelly's rout of Sikeston (3/19/24)SIKESTON — Kelly used an explosive offensive performance and strong pitching to secure a 16-1 win over Sikeston at VFW Stadium on Monday, March 18. The Hawks (1-1) racked up 13 hits, led by Kaleb Yount's 4-for-4 game with a double and four RBIs. Dalton Forck contributed a two-run homer in the seventh inning, while Nicholas Christian added three hits and scored two runs...
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Jackson opens girls soccer season with overwhelming win (3/19/24)
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Kennett Indians Ground Kelly Hawks in Home Opener (3/18/24)There's nothing like baseball in Spring. The Kennett High School baseball Indians hosted the Kelly Hawks for the 2024 season home opener. The contest was a chess match between two fine programs. The Indians started the game with hard-throwing senior, Aston Williams on the mound. Williams made quick work of the Hawks' batters in the first inning, striking out two...
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Kelly’s Peters tabbed Scott-Mississippi MVP following breakout junior campaign (3/15/24)After leading the Kelly Hawks to both Scott-Mississippi Conference championships and a fifth-place plaque over the holidays, it was only right Ross Peters took home one more honor. The outstanding junior guard, averaging nearly 18 points a night for coach Noel Trimmer’s 21-6 Kelly Hawks, claimed the Scott-Missippi Conference Player of the Year award last weekend...
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Strikeouts and Second Chances: Mallory Lemonds signs with Mineral Area College (3/8/24)BENTON, Mo. — A back brace was a stark reminder of what Mallory Lemonds had lost. Months earlier, she dominated on the mound. Then, a devastating injury threatened to derail her dreams. But beneath that physical constraint, beneath the months of rehab and uncertainty, her determination only hardened. That resolve was rewarded as the Kelly High School senior inked her future with Mineral Area College, securing her place back on the diamond...
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Johnson scores 39 as Notre Dame knocks of Kelly in C3D2 semis (2/23/24)Jeremy Brinkmeyer went to Kelly after being an assistant coach at Notre Dame to coach the Hawks for two years before returning to run the Bulldogs this year. The fates of his current team and the seniors he once coached collied in the Class 3 District 2 semifinals on Thursday, Feb. 22, with the Bulldogs winning 69-59 and advancing to the C3D2 title game on Saturday, Feb. 24...
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C3D2: The 'District of Death' lives up to the hype (2/21/24)The Class 3 District 2 boys basketball tournament lived up to the hype as the "District of Death." The first round saw Scott City (22-5) narrowly defeat Woodland (21-6) and Kelly (21-5) edge Saxony Lutheran (17-10) on Tuesday, Feb. 20, at Notre Dame Regional High School...
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Kelly opens district play with convincing win over Clearwater (2/20/24)BLOOMFIELD, Mo. — Kelly opened its MSHSAA Class 3, District 2 Tournament campaign with a dominant 79-49 victory over Clearwater on Monday, Feb. 19. Jada Griggs led the offensive surge with 22 points, while Kristin Grogan added 18 and Ava LeGrand chipped in 13 to highlight the team’s deep bench, and the Lady Hawks (15-12) seven 3-pointers showcased their sharp shooting throughout the contest...