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Pitching and chemistry leads to Scott City’s 21st win (4/20/24)After a 3-0 win over Meadow Heights on Friday, April 19, the Scott City baseball team is now 5-0 in Capaha Field. The Rams have played four games in their home ballpark so far this season. At this point, “Cobbaha Park” is more like home to the Rams than their actual home field...
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Mules, Bratcher shut down 'Cats for convincing W (4/20/24)DEXTER – With as strong of a high school baseball season as the Poplar Bluff squad is having this spring, the chances of Dexter knocking off the visiting Mules on Friday at East Park weren’t high, to begin with. The Mules (14-7) have enjoyed their most successful season since 2019 and six games into the SEMO Conference schedule, Poplar Bluff has yet to drop a league contest.
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Oran makes Notre Dame pay for mistakes in 8-3 win (4/19/24)The ability to pounce on mistakes made the difference on Friday as the Oran Eagles downed the Notre Dame Bulldogs 8-3. “It was like a battle the entire game,” Oran coach Joe Bickings said. “We just grinded out at-bats and we grinded out in the field. I always tell them that pitching, defense and timely hitting wins games.”...
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Missourian Diamond Roundup, Apr. 18: Advance softball ekes by Woodland (4/19/24)For the third consecutive day, play in Southeast Missouri was shortened due to weather concerns, but don't tell the Stoddard County Athletic Association teams that. Advance and Woodland softball got into one of the tightest battles of the season, and despite the Hornets winning tight, Woodland made a big statement on Thursday...
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From Blue Jay to Bulldog: Luke Nichols thrives in LA Tech rotation (4/19/24)
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Perryville BB adopts predator approach (4/19/24)“Saltwater croc mentality!” Those three words echoed from the home dugout throughout the Perryville baseball team’s 8-2 win over Windsor on Wednesday, April 17 in Perryville, Mo. Grant Smith became the first Pirate to hit a home run this season and it was so nice that he did it twice. It was fitting that Smith, who leads the Pirates with 15 RBIs, was the one to come up with the team’s newest motto...
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DAR Prep Roundup: Donettes hold on to streak in doubleheader (4/19/24)GREENVILLE — The Doniphan Donettes softball team had to pull double duty on Thursday as they faced off against the Greenville Lady Bears and the Neelyville Lady Tigers in a makeup game from earlier this year. The Donettes kicked off the doubleheader against the Lady Tigers. ...
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Missourian Diamond Roundup, Apr. 17: Advance hounds Dexter in SCAA softball opener (4/18/24)Another slower day in Southeast Missouri with the after-effects of weather kept the scoreboard fairly light, but there was still ample to talk about. Starting with Advance softball, the Hornets made a big statement against a sizeable foe in Dexter in Wednesday's big SCAA-opening win...
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Rylan Mills’ walk-off grand slam seals Senior Night win for Oran (4/18/24)ORAN, Mo. — Oran’s Senior Night fireworks came late, but they were worth the wait as Rylan Mills crushed a walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the fifth inning, blasting the Eagles (8-4) to a 10-0 run-rule win over the Advance Hornets (2-11) on Wednesday, April 17...
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Grand slam lifts Bernie past Dexter for SCAA title (4/18/24)
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Missourian Diamond Roundup, Apr. 16: Oran blasts Saxony in statement win (4/17/24)Lots of teams couldn't take the field on Tuesday with the rainy Southeast Missouri weather, but the few that did had some big games and crazy results to go with them. For Oran baseball, it was a perfect day to put local teams on notice as the Eagles went into Saxony Lutheran's house and took the reins...
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Mules optimistic despite recent stretch (4/17/24)We’re midway through the spring season, and a newfound energy surrounds the Poplar Bluff Mules baseball team. The Mules have gotten off to one of the best starts in recent years with their elite play from the plate. Despite going 3-2 in their last few matchups, they’ve already surpassed the number of wins from the past few seasons...
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Missourian Diamond Roundup, Apr. 15: Oran baseball escapes Meadow Heights (4/16/24)Monday's warm weather brought a fun slate of baseball around the area, with one of the top area games coming in a showdown between small powers. Oran baseball's early scores were enough to hold off a late rally from Meadow Heights in a tight-knit battle on the Eagles' turf...
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Scott City baseball rallies for win over Perryville (4/16/24)PERRYVILLE - 16 straight. That’s how many wins the Scott City Rams have strung together. For much of Monday’s contest with Perryville however, it appeared that streak was in jeopardy as the Rams rallied to beat the Pirates 7-5. “We wanted to come out and have a lot of energy,” Rams coach Skylar Cobb said. “We felt like it could be a trap game. That’s a good team we played. They came out and punched us in the face.”...
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Portageville baseball falls in championship, claims silver at Malden Invitational (4/16/24)MALDEN, Mo. — Portageville racked up multiple run-rule victories before a hard-fought loss in the finale of the Malden Invitational Tournament this past weekend. “We obviously didn’t have the finish we wanted, but overall we had a great weekend,” said Portageville coach Tyler Trover. “Scott City is a very good baseball team. They are in the midst of an incredible season and are a well-deserving champion...
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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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DAR Prep Roundup: Mules tame Cape Central on tennis court (4/16/24)The wins continue to pour in for the Poplar Bluff Mules tennis team as they secure another home win over the Cape Central Tigers 9-0, while the junior varsity won 2-1. The Mules improved to 6-0 in team play and have yet to take a loss outside of invitational tournaments...
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Missourian Diamond Roundup, Apr. 13-14: Meadow Heights dominant in Oak Ridge Invite (4/15/24)With another busy Saturday in the area, a couple of big tournaments came to a head including a high-flying finish from Meadow Heights in the Oak Ridge Invitational. The Panthers, blazing a trail this season, dominated the hosting Oak Ridge Bluejays from start to finish to go undefeated...
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Malden Invitational Tournament 2024: Saturday, April 13 results (4/14/24)Scott City, Portageville dominate Malden Invitational Results, Saturday, April 13, 2024 Per Coach Tim Harmon: Baseball: First Place, Scott City. Second Place, Portageville. Third Place, East Prairie. Saturday baseball results: Malden 11, NMCC 9. Malden 3, Neelyville 3...
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Malden Invitational Tournament 2024, Friday's results, Saturday's bracket at a glance (4/13/24)Malden Invitational Tournament 2024 Per Coach Tim Harmon Eight school districts' high school baseball and nine districts' softball programs converged on Malden Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13 to compete at The Malden Invitational Tournament...
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Spain, big innings push Mules past Cape Central (4/13/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules baseball team used strong pitching and a pair of big innings at the plate to roll to a 10-1 win Friday over the Cape Central Tigers in a SEMO Conference contest at Strenfel Field. First of all, the Mules (12-5) got a strong pitching performance from starter Noah Spain. The hurler started and pitched six innings, allowing five hits and one run while striking out six and walking none. Dylan Hall tossed a hitless, scoreless seventh inning to secure the win...
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Missourian Diamond Roundup, Apr. 12: Scott City baseball, softball dominating in Malden (4/12/24)After a slower slate the day before, Friday action in the area ramped up for a packed day of local high school baseball and softball action. For Scott City diamond sports, it was a day to remember as baseball (17-1) and softball (9-4) went 4-0 in the opening day of their respective Malden Tournaments...
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Missourian Diamond Roundup, Apr. 11: Scott City staves off Kelly in thriller (4/12/24)Following a Wednesday downpour, it was a quiet Thursday in the area as just a handful of teams contended in a typically packed slate. For Scott City baseball (15-1), it became 11 wins in a row as the Rams eked out a walk-off 3-2 victory against the Kelly Hawks on Thursday night...
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East Carter falls to Van Buren in district matchup (4/12/24)ELLSINORE — The East Carter Redbirds looked to pick up their third straight win, but they would have their hands full against some stiff competition who was looking to do the same. The Redbirds took on an eager Van Buren team on Thursday in a district matchup at East Carter baseball field. ...
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Hester is motivated more than ever for the Royals (4/12/24)BROSELEY — Junior Luke Hester wants to step up and make up the ground for the Twin Rivers Royals as the spring baseball season continues to heat up. The Royals blasted onto the scene this season by winning seven straight games to set the tone as they set their sights on competing for a district championship run. The squad currently has an 8-3 record after falling to Portageville in their last matchup but will look to get back on the winning side against Risco...
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Scott City BB continues success at 'Cobbaha' Field (4/10/24)After defeating Bernie 11-4 on Tuesday, April 9, the Rams (14-1) have not only won all four games at Capaha Field this season but by a combined score of 42-7. As far as the Rams are concerned, they play in "Cobbaha Field."
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Mules land SEMO Conference win over Notre Dame (4/10/24)CAPE GIRARDEAU — The Poplar Bluff Mules stay perfect in SEMO conference play as they picked up a win on the road Tuesday. The Mules faced off against the Notre Dame Bulldogs, and after a surge with nine runs in the fifth inning, they defeated the Bulldogs 11-1. The Mules improved to 11-5 on the season and remain undefeated in the SEMO conference...
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Tigers shut out South Pemiscot (4/10/24)NEELYVILLE — The Neelyville Tigers shut out the South Pemiscot Bulldogs 3-0 in baseball Tuesday night on a combined no-hitter. Tiger starter Zak Cowley went five innings without giving up a hit, with reliever Hixon Layton earning the save with two more innings of no-hit baseball...
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Indians run-rule rivals Cape Central (4/9/24)The Jackson Indians baseball team defeated rivals Cape Central 11-0 in five innings on Tuesday at Jackson Stadium. Waylon Hale led the offense of the Indians, going 3-3 with 3 RBIs and a two-run home run in the fourth inning. For the Tigers, Caden Chenowith, Ayden McGuire and Jathon Spain collected hits...
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Missourian Diamond Roundup, Apr. 9: Jackson clobbers Cape Central in rivalry rout (4/9/24)Despite a cloudy, overcast radar showing uncertainty for a packed Tuesday slate, local teams played on for a busy day in Southeast Missouri. Part of a historic rivalry series, Jackson (11-3) made it eight consecutive victories over Cape Central (3-13) with a dominant 11-0 victory in five innings on Tuesday...
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Young Advance catcher providing bright spot in long spring season (4/9/24)There hasn’t been an overwhelming amount of positivity surrounding the Advance High School varsity baseball season this spring, as the (very) young Hornes have labored to a 2-8 mark, and Tuesday’s outing against Bloomfield was no different. The Wildcats took advantage of seven Advance defensive mistakes and earned a 13-4 win, which was the team’s fourth consecutive victory. However, if Advance can feel good about anything this season, thus far, it certainly can be the play of sophomore catcher Jameson Hamlin.
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Dexter BB prevails 2-0 over Sikeston in pitching duel (4/9/24)DEXTER – The offensive story this spring for the Dexter High School varsity baseball squad has been one of feast or famine.
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Scott City baseball makes it nine consecutive wins with a doubleheader sweep (4/7/24)Big innings were the story on Saturday for the Scott City Rams. The Rams (13-1) hosted Campbell and Senath-Hornersville for a doubleheader on Saturday where Scott City walked away with a pair of wins. Scott City 12, Campbell 2 In game one of the doubleheader the Rams battled Campbell and after a shutdown inning in the top of the first inning by Kaden Lowery, their bats went to work...
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Chaffee BB is rolling right through adversity (4/7/24)You wouldn’t know that the Chaffee High School baseball squad is currently facing any degree of adversity when you glance at the Class 2 No. 3-ranked Red Devils’ record (12-1) or their recent outings (scoring a combined 41 runs in the last three games). However, Chaffee coach Aaron Horrell is having to manage his chess pieces, perhaps more than he’d like this spring, due to injuries. “Our preseason message was,” Horrell said recently, we have only graduated two kids last year, but I told them that this is not the same team that went to the (2023 MSHSAA Class 2 Final Four).
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Bell City BB riding deep rotation to solid spring (4/7/24)The Bell City High School baseball program is inching toward its most successful spring since the historic Cubs run to three consecutive MSHSAA Class 1 State Championships from 2015 to 2017, and its pitching depth is a huge reason why. “We’re pretty young,” veteran Cubs manager Justin Simpher said recently. “The bulk of our pitching staff is pretty young.”
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Oran wins in extras, Senciboy delivers with walkoff (4/6/24)ORAN, Mo. —Oran and East Prairie battled into extra innings in a classic Scott-Mississippi Conference showdown on Thursday, April 4 at Oran High School. Oran (5-4) claimed a 3-2 victory over East Prairie (6-6) as Cooper Senciboy’s single in the bottom of the eighth inning brought home Rylan Mills for the game-winning run...
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Royals off to strong start despite injuries (4/6/24)BROSELEY — Twin Rivers skipper Chris Newman has been at the helm of the Royals for six years now. And his Royals have shot out of the gate, cruising to a 7-2 record this spring. The team, though, dropped two in a row recently as they fell 5-0 at Scott City on Monday, then fell 9-1 to East Carter the next day...
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GCT defeats Mules to end winning streak (4/5/24)PARAGOULD, Ark. — The Poplar Bluff Mules baseball team saw its eight-game winning streak come to an end Thursday when the Mules lost 9-5 to the Greene County Tech Eagles in an interstate clash of two of the better teams in their respective states. Marcus Tabanera’s two-out double to center in the top of the third inning scored Noah Spain and briefly gave the Mules (9-3) a 2-1 lead, but it was the last lead they would hold Thursday...
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Wilson’s walk-off propels Indians over Vianney (4/4/24)Another cold day means another win for the Jackson Indians baseball team, this time winning 5-4 in walk-off fashion against the Vianney Griffins. Lance Wilson was the hero for Jackson, knocking a single to right and bringing home Cooper Rhodes for the game-winning run...
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Portageville topples state-ranked Gosnell (4/4/24)Portageville continued its gauntlet of a schedule, defeating Arkansas powerhouse Gosnell in a 19-6 border battle on Tuesday, April 2. The victory marked the tenth state-ranked opponent the Bulldogs (11-4) have faced in just 15 games, a testament to their early-season challenges...
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Bernie freshmen off to strong start for No. 9 Mules (4/4/24)BERNIE – There are a multitude of reasons why the young Bernie High School baseball squad has gotten off to an impressive start this spring, one of which is because the Class 2 No. 9-ranked Mules (7-2) have several young players who have played beyond their years.
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Details matter to Chaffee BB, even in easy Ws (4/4/24)BELL CITY – In his second season at the helm of guiding the Chaffee High School baseball program, Aaron Horrell led his alma mater to its best finish (third place in the MSHSAA Class 2 State Finals) in over three decades. So, Horrell is not a guy who fails to see details, even in the latest of the Red Devils’ many routs that they have put on opposing teams this spring.
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4 grades, 4 stars behind Scott City’s scorching start (4/4/24)In a battle between two No. 2 ranked teams, Class 3’s Scott City Rams defeated Class 1’s Oran 13-8 to improve to 10-1 on Wednesday, April 3, in Oran, Mo. With seven seniors all contributing to their success, the Rams look every bit like the team that can win a third straight district tournament and a second straight 20-win season. Fresh off hosting the Babe Ruth World Series, senior Lawson Graff earned his third win in four outings this season, registering a 3.74 ERA and totaling 25 strikeouts...
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Weinhold leads Saxony Lutheran on mound and plate in win (4/4/24)It took the Saxony Lutheran baseball team four innings to score 15 runs on 15 hits to run-rule Risco 15-0 on Wednesday in Jackson, Mo. David Weinhold went 3-for-3 with three RBI doubles for the Crusaders. He also pitched the full four innings, having allowed only hit with two walks and seven strikeouts...
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Indians rout Notre Dame in Sauer’s return (4/3/24)The wind was cold but the bats of the Indians were on fire as 16 runs on seven hits put the Bulldogs away early. Jackson (8-2) defeated Notre Dame (5-4) in four innings by a score of 16-1 and improved their SEMO Conference record to 2-0. Drew Parsons and Lance Wilson led the Indians, both players had three RBIs and reached base on every at-bat. ...
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Jackson bats heat up, run-rule Oakville (4/2/24)The Jackson Indians baseball team defeated the Oakville Tigers in six innings by a score of 11-1 on Monday at Jackson Stadium. The Indians scored ten runs in three innings behind eight RBIs to put the Tigers away. Oakville struck first when the Indians committed an error and allowed Sean Forbes to score, this was the only run the Tigers scored. Jackson struck back in the bottom half of the first when Cooper Rhodes scored on a throwing error after a Lance Wilson single...
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Risco's Baker doing a lot for Tigers this spring (4/2/24)With three losses in its last four outings, the Risco High School baseball squad may be looking for some relief. However, the Tigers (4-3) won’t be getting any today, as they travel to Saxony Lutheran (3-3) at 4:30 p.m.
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NMCC ends drought with decisive win over Sikeston (4/2/24)SIKESTON — Brady Swims was a two-way force for New Madrid County Central, earning the win on the mound and helping spark the offense in an 11-3 win over Sikeston at VFW Stadium on Monday, April 1. Swims tossed 6.2 strong innings, striking out 11 while allowing just two earned runs on four hits, and added a home run to propel the Eagles (1-5) to their first victory of the season, while the Bulldogs (0-7) winless...
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Walks, defense cost East Prairie chance at upset of tough Chaffee squad (4/2/24)In some regards, what veteran East Prairie High School baseball coach Gary Scott has asked of his pitchers was evident in Monday’s 4-1 loss to Class 2 No. 3-ranked Chaffee in East Prairie.
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Bernie BB makes 'routine plays' in rout of Advance (4/2/24)BERNIE – The Bernie High School varsity baseball program hasn’t had a losing season in over 15 spring seasons (perhaps even longer, but that is as far back as MSHSAA publishes records), so making a mistake against it will prove costly. Advance learned that on Monday, as it committed four errors, and stuck out 15 times in a 10-3 loss at Bernie High School.