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Kelly clinches 7-on-7 title; Sikeston shows promising strides (7/11/24)SIKESTON — Two weeks removed from the Dexter 7-on-7, Sikeston showcased noticeable improvements on both sides of the ball at Thursday's home 7-on-7 tournament, leaving first-year coach Jim May encouraged by the team's progress, albeit acknowledging the challenges that still lie ahead...
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Lone Star lessons shape Ty Powers' path to SEMO (7/3/24)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — In the world of college football, where million-dollar facilities and high-priced kicking coaches are the norm, Ty Powers took a different path. He turned YouTube tutorials into his playbook, sweat equity into a Division I opportunity, and a small-town Texas field into a launching pad. ...
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Experience pays off in Tropics' opening game rally in Alabama tournament (6/28/24)Veteran Southeast Tropics manager Dustin Schwartz felt great about his summer baseball squad entering this season not only because of its talent level after winning the 2023 Babe Ruth World Series last August but because of its experience, as well.
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Kelly, Charleston, Portageville and East Prairie turn up the heat at Dexter 7-on-7 (6/20/24)DEXTER, MO. — Kelly, Charleston, East Prairie and Portageville were among the teams putting months of offseason training to the test at the Dexter 7-on-7 and Big Man Challenge on Wednesday, June 19. The event provided valuable experience for these smaller programs, highlighting areas of strength and improvement as they prepare for the fall season...
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Tropics' Forck 'easing his way back' from shoulder injury this spring (6/14/24)BENTON – The high school baseball fans throughout Southeast Missouri didn’t catch a glimpse of the true potential on the mound from Kelly High School senior pitcher Dalton Forck this spring after he suffered a strained rotator cuff early in March.
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Eftink swings for the fences before tackling college football (6/13/24)SIKESTON — While most college football signees devote their summer to pumping iron and X’s and O’s, Reece Eftink is juggling dumbbells with double plays. The recent Kelly grad is set to trade his baseball cleats for football pads this fall at Evangel University, but not before taking one last shot at glory with the Southeast Tropics, the defending Babe Ruth World Series Champions...
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Semoball Awards spring sports finalists announced (6/6/24)Semoball Awards finalists for the spring sports categories were announced Thursday morning on a selection show broadcasted live on SEMO ESPN Radio and streamed on the Semoball.com Facebook page. Baseball Levi McKinnie, Chaffee Gabe Dirnberger, Oran Cooper Rhodes, Jackson...
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Recognizing the area's best baseball seniors (5/31/24)With Chaffee winning third place in Class 2 and Oran winning it all in Class 1, the 2024 high school baseball season has come to an end. While many of the big names have been covered throughout the season, it seems proper to recognize some of the best hitting and pitching seasons throughout the Southeast Missourian area...
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2024 Southeast Tropics load up on arms for another World Series run (5/30/24)If the adage regarding a baseball team going as far as its pitching can take it, then the Southeast Tropics are in a pretty good position to repeat as the Babe Ruth World Series champions in August.
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Noah Johnson's gem sends Eagles soaring back to quarterfinals (5/21/24)East Prairie needed their ace to be at his best against Kelly and he delivered with a gem. Junior Noah Johnson threw a complete game shutout allowing three hits and a walk with 13 strikeouts to lead the Eagles past the Hawks 1-0 in the sectional round of the Class 3 state tournament on Tuesday, May 21, in Benton, Mo...
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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...