2016 Southeast Missourian Sports Photos of the Year

Southeast Missouri State's Trevor Ezell celebrates with teammates after his solo home run against SIUE during the fourth inning Sunday, April 3, 2016 at Capaha Field. (Fred Lynch)

Jackson football coach Brent Eckley gives Bryndan Reid a hug after Quentin Kent scored a touchdown against SLUH during the second quarter Friday, Oct. 14, 2016 in Jackson. (Fred Lynch)

Scott City's Valerie Bahr, left, congratulates Jamie Glastetter on her solo home run against Oran that tied the game 1-1 in the fourth inning Monday, March 21, 2016 in Scott City. (Fred Lynch)

Saxony Lutheran's Masyn McWilliams puts up a shot as Notre Dame's Allie Ziegler defends during the third quarter of a semifinal in the Kelso Supply Holiday Classic on Monday, Dec. 19, 2016 at the Show Me Center. (Fred Lynch)

Woodland's Cole Schief, front, and Kelly's Gavin Hutson race to the finish line in the 100-meter dash during the Johnny Merrick Invitational at Kelly High School on Thursday, April 14, 2016. Hutson finished second, and Schief finished fourth, with Kelly's Maurice Davis taking first. (Laura Simon)

Notre Dame's Grayson Mueller scores against Perryville during the first half of the Class 2 District 1 title game on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, at Cape Girardeau Central High School. (Laura Simon)

Saxony Lutheran's Tess Daniel, left, Brianna Mueller, Grace Mirly and Reagan Wieser watch as Maddie Brune shoots a free throw in the final seconds of the game against Park Hills Central during a Class 3 quarterfinal Saturday, March 5, 2016 in Hillsboro, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)

Jackson's Jacob Smith dunks in front of Notre Dame fans in the first quarter of the Indians game against Notre Dame, Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, in Cape Girardeau. Notre Dame won 57-55. (Laura Simon)

Notre Dame's Sam Dohogne hits the ball past Metro East Lutheran blocker Owen Gusewelle in the third set on Thursday, March 31, 2016, at Notre Dame Regional High School. Notre Dame won 14-25, 25-22, 25-22. (Laura Simon)

Bell City players celebrate tying Silex 4-4 in the top of the fifth inning during their Class 1 semifinal on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, in O'Fallon, Missouri. Bell City won 5-4. (Laura Simon)

Scott City's Trent Pobst walks off the field as Mountain Grove players celebrate their Class 3 semifinal win over the Rams on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, in O'Fallon, Missouri. Scott City lost 12-1. (Laura Simon)

Bell City players hold up their Class 1 championship trophy after defeating New Covenant Academy 7-2 on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)

Scott City players surround Isiah Berry after his walk off hit to win the Rams Class 3 third-place game 5-4 against South Callaway on Thursday, June 2, 2016, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)

Southeast Missouri State's Kendall Donnerson forces a fumble by Indiana State quarterback Isaac Harker during the first quarter Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016 at Houck Stadium. Southeast recovered the ball. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State catcher Brian Lees reacts to the umpire's call after tagging out Belmont baserunner Chas Hadden to end the top of the fifth inning Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Capaha Field. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State's Alexis Brawner competes in the floor exercise during the Midwest Independent Conference Championships on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Houck Field House. (Fred Lynch)

Mary Bolen acknowledges the crowd's applause for her support of the Capahas with husband Jess Bolen during the ceremony Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Capaha Field. Jess Bolen retired as manager of the Capahas after a 50-year career with the team.

Capahas manager Jess Bolen tries to dodge a line drive foul ball that struck him on the right arm during the first inning Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Capaha Field. (Fred Lynch)

Capahas manager Jess Bolen returned to the third-base coaching box with a bandaged right arm, as well as a ball glove given to him by a player, after he was struck by a line drive foul ball, Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Capaha Field. It was Bolen's final home game of his 50-year career with the Capahas. (Fred Lynch)

Jackson's Payne Guilliams has control over Caleb Camacho of Northwest House Springs in the 152-pound championship match of the Tiger Classic on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016 at Central High School. Guilliams won the match. (Fred Lynch)

With a few seconds remaining in the game, Jacksonville State's Dalton Campbell reaches to catch the on-side kick as Southeast Missouri State's Devin Alexander (22) moves in to claim the ball during the fourth quarter Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 at Houck Stadium. (Fred Lynch)

Cape Girardeau Central's Joseph Baker dives into the end zone with Hillsboro's Tim Scheupbach behind him for the third touchdown against Hillsboro during the first quarter of the Class 4 District 1 championship game Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 in Hillsboro, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)

Perryville's Brandi Huber enjoys the moment after stealing second base against Ste. Genevieve during the third inning in a Class 3 District 1 first-round game Wednesday, Oct 5, 2016 at Cape Girardeau Central High School. (Fred Lynch)

Advance's Alanis Below, center, and her teammates celebrate their 25-20, 25-21 victory over Bernie in the Class 1 District 2 championship against Bernie Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016 in Bell City, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)

Jackson soccer coach Zach Walton congratulates his players on their 4-1 win over Seckman in the Class 4 District 1 tournament Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016 in Jackson. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State's Cameron Sanders returns the kickoff 93 yards for a touchdown against Austin Peay during the third quarter Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016 at Houck Stadium. (Fred Lynch)

Jackson's Hunter Crowden watches his shot that scored the fourth goal of the game against Farmington during the second half Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016 in Jackson. Farmington's goalkeeper Chad Silvey and Tyler Herzog look on with Jackson's Eion Vaughn. (Fred Lynch)

Notre Dame's Taylor Kohlfeld readies to hit against Jackson in the No. 1 doubles match with partner Grace Powderly Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016 at Jackson City Park. (Fred Lynch)

Saxony Lutheran's Isaac Scheper kicks the ball away from Cape Girardeau Central's Zach Morningstar as Saxony's Zach Meyr, left, and Central's Hunter Hiett look on during the second half Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State volleyball coach Julie Yankus shouts from the sideline during the third set against Louisiana Tech Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 at the Show Me Center. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State football coach Tom Matukewicz expresses himself during a scrimmage Saturday, Aug. 8, 2016 at Houck Stadium. (Fred Lynch)

Cape Girardeau All Stars reliever Grant James and catcher Alex Powderly celebrate with teammates Saturday, July 16, 2016 after their 10-8 victory over the Manchester, Iowa Hawks in pool play during the Cal Ripken Midwest Plains Regional baseball tournament at Shawnee Sports Complex. (Fred Lynch)

Lachelle Cook of Oran, Missouri competes in a horseshoe tournament Saturday, July 16, 2016 at the New Hamburg Parish Picnic in New Hamburg, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)

Missouri Rage pitcher Cole Nichols just misses the ball hit back to him by Sikeston's Wyn Roberds, who was thrown out, Sunday, June 26, 2016 during the first inning in the championship game of the Ford & Sons 19U Wood Bat Invitational at Capaha Field. (Fred Lynch)

Joel White of Ponchatoula, Louisiana "freestyles" in a post-vintage race during the 2Brothers AHRMA Nationals on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at Sky High Motocross Park at Old Appleton, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)

Jase Headley borrows the catcher's mask from his father, David Headley, who was taking a break with the Kelso Fastpitch team up to bat against the McMahon Meats softball team at the Kelso Klassic on Saturday, June 11, 2016 in Kelso, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State baseball players celebrate after winning the Ohio Valley Conference tournament championship with a 14-8 victory over Jacksonville State on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at The Ballpark in Jackson, Tennessee. (Fred Lynch)

Jackson left fielder Triston Thele dives to catch a Notre Dame fly ball during the first inning Monday, April 4, 2016 in Jackson. (Fred Lynch)

The umpire rules Notre Dame's Noah Arnzen is safe at home before Jackson catcher Braeden Dobbs tagged him, as relief pitcher Colton Weber looks on, during the ninth inning Monday, April 4, 2016 in Jackson. It was the third run for Notre Dame which held for their 3-2 win over Jackson. (Fred Lynch)

Jackson's Shawn Bareiter competes in the boys pole vault event at the Jackson Invitational track meet Saturday, April 9, 2016 in Jackson. (Fred Lynch)

Notre Dame's Rachel Conrad celebrates with teammates as she returns to the bench after making a 3-point shot against Perryville during the third quarter of a first-round game in the Class 4 District 1 tournament Monday, Feb. 29, 2016 in Sikeston, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State's Connor King, left, Kaley Leyhue, Dolapo Balogun and Hilma Mededovic cheer a basket against SIUE during the third quarter Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016 at the Show Me Center. (Fred Lynch)

St. Vincent senior Tyler Monier (5) covers his face after throwing his third interception of the game during the district tournament game between the St. Vincent Indians and the Portageville Bulldogs Friday, Oct. 21, 2016 at St. Vincent High School in Perryville. Portageville won 35-14. (Andrew J. Whitaker)

Cape Central's Dylan Jordan competes in the 1-meter diving Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016 during the Show-Me Conference Championships at the Central Municipal Pool. (Andrew J. Whitaker)

Jackson football team gather before the district championship game between Jackson and Vianney Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 in Jackson. Vianney won 49-14. (Andrew J. Whitaker)

Jackson football team wait to take the field during the district championship game between Jackson and Vianney Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 in Jackson. Vianney won 49-14. (Andrew J. Whitaker)

The Southeast Missouri Redhawks women's basketball team warm up during a game against the Cincinnati Bearcats Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 at the Show-Me Center in Cape Girardeau. The Bearcats won 83-75. (Andrew J. Whitaker)

Woodland sophomore Paul Duncan (50) watches his shot while guarded by Bell City sophomore Evan Smith (5) and senior Cole Nichols (12) during the first day of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament Monday, Dec. 26, 2016 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Bell City won 51-47. (Andrew J. Whitaker)

Oak Ridge senior Tyee Curry (24) defends the ball during day two of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament between Oak Ridge and Chaffee Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Oak Ridge won 58-29. (Andrew J. Whitaker)

(Andrew J. Whitaker)