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Oran's Rylan Mills commits to SEMO after stellar championship season (7/19/24)SIKESTON — Fresh off leading Oran to a state championship and earning MBCA Class 1 Player of the Year honors, Rylan Mills, a standout rising senior, has committed to continuing his academic and baseball career at Southeast Missouri State University...
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From Struggling to Slugging: CMU-Bound Campbell powers Oran's championship run (6/29/24)ORAN, Mo. — Central Methodist University's commitment to Brenden Campbell was a sign of faith in the Oran second baseman’s potential, but even they couldn't have predicted the meteoric rise that followed. After a slow start to his senior campaign, Campbell became an offensive force in the latter half of the year, capping off his high school career with a 10-game hitting streak that included every postseason contest. ...
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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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Semoball Cup finalists announced, breaking down top 10 programs (6/26/24)The 11th annual Semoball Cup chase has been narrowed down to the final 10 teams, and it’s a field packed with talent from schools both big and small. Six of the first 10 Semoball Cups belong to teams that enter the top-10 phase of this year’s cycle, including the reigning champions in the Jackson Indians...
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Oran's Rylan Mills swinging way into MLB Draft conversations (6/25/24)ORAN, MO. — Sometimes, the greatest talents are found in the most unexpected places. Case in point: Rylan Mills, the home-schooled phenom who swung for the fences and knocked it out of the park in his debut season at Oran. “There were a lot of people that questioned if I was good or not,” Mills said. “This spring helped solidify myself as the player I knew I was going to be.”...
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Oran alum brings the Payne at the plate in dramatic Tropics win (6/23/24)Oran alum Kolton Payne has long made a substantial impact for the defending Babe Ruth World Series champion Southeast Tropics on the mound. On Saturday against the Missouri Marlins, he made an impact with his bat. In a unique slugfest that ended in extra innings, Payne hit a walk-off grand slam to lead the Tropics past the Marlins 14-12 in the Big Nuts Classic on Saturday, June 22, at Cape Central High School...
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Rylan Mills named Class 1 Player of the Year, leads Oran's all-state haul (6/14/24)ORAN, Mo. — With junior catcher Rylan Mills leading the way as the Class 1 Player of the Year, the Oran Eagles claimed seven spots on the Missouri Baseball Coaches Association All-State Teams. This recognition comes on the heels of a recent state championship victory, showcasing the depth and talent of the program...
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Lessons learned at Oran, under Bickings, still paying dividends (6/9/24)Both Brenden Campbell and Kolten Payne are now officially FORMER Oran High School baseball players, but after both recently competed for their summer team, the Southeast Tropics, they spoke on the impact that playing for veteran Eagle coach Joe Bickings continues to have on them.
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Payne picks up where he left off with great start to 2024 summer (6/8/24)Pitching was way ahead of the hitting on Thursday at Hillhouse Park, as summertime rivals Aycorp Charleston Fighting Squirrels and the Southeast Tropics split a doubleheader with the Tropics taking the opener 10-0 and the Squirrels bouncing back with a 5-0 win in the nightcap.
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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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Done Deal: Oran routs Sacred Heart in Class 1 State Championship, Eagles’ all-business approach leads to 4th title (5/30/24)OZARK, Mo. — There is no denying, Oran didn't just win the MSHSAA Class 1 State Title; it rewrote the script for dominating the diamond on the biggest and brightest stage. Leaving a trail of destruction in its wake and making a mockery of the competition, the Eagles (20-5) cemented a legacy as one of the most dominant teams in recent memory with an 11-1 thrashing of the Sacred Heart Gremlins (25-5) in the championship game at Ozark Mountain Sports Complex on Tuesday, May 28...
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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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BREAKING: Oran claims fourth state baseball title (5/29/24)OZARK, Mo. — Oran soared to new heights on Tuesday, May 28, capturing its fourth state baseball title with an 11-1 thrashing of Sacred Heart in the MSHSAA Class 1 State Championship Game at Ozark Mountain Sports Complex. — This story will be updated with a full recap and additional details. Please check back later for the complete coverage of Oran's championship triumph.—...
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Dirnberger's gem, Loper's 3 RBIs launch Oran into Class 1 State Championship Game (5/28/24)OZARK, Mo. — The mercy rule was invoked, but make no mistake, Oran showed none to Green City. It was a display of pure baseball brutality as the Eagles (18-5) unleashed a torrent of runs, anchored by disciplined pitching and airtight defense, to drop an 11-0 hammer on the Gophers (19-8) in a MSHSAA Class 1 Semifinal at the Ozark Mountain Sports Complex on Monday, May 27. ...
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Mills' bomb propels Oran to Class 1 Final Four (5/23/24)NORWOOD, Mo. — Rylan Mills’ sixth-inning solo home run proved to be the knockout punch in a tense pitching duel, lifting Oran to a 1-0 victory over Norwood in the MSHSAA Class 1 Quarterfinal Round on Wednesday, May 22. The No. 4 Eagles (18-5) secured their 16th Final Four berth in program history with the win over the Pirates (13-12), adding another chapter to their rich baseball tradition...
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Oran overpowers Gideon, 13-1, in Sectional Round (5/21/24)ORAN, Mo. — Another postseason, another step closer to the ultimate prize for No. 4 ranked Oran. A 13-1 victory over Gideon in the MSHSAA Class 1 Sectional Round on Monday, May 20, propelled the Eagles (17-5) to the state quarterfinals for the fourth time in the past six seasons...
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C1S1BB: Pitching propelling Oran back towards State Finals (5/21/24)The Oran High School baseball program is inching its way closer to yet another trip to the MSHSAA Class 1 State Finals. The Eagles dominated Gideon 13-1 on Monday in the Class 1 Sectional 1 at Oran and will now battle Norwood (14-12) on Wednesday in the Quarterfinal 1 (time and location TBA).
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C1D2BB: Experience, pitching lifts Oran past upstart Bell City for another title (5/16/24)The degree of growth for the Bell City High School baseball program over the past three seasons has been impressive.
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C1D2: Oran secures another shot at district gold (5/14/24)BELL CITY, Mo. — For the 13th consecutive season, Oran will compete for a district championship. A 6-2 victory over the Advance Hornets (4-15) in the MSHSAA Class 1, District 2 semifinal on Monday, May 13, furthered the Eagles' (16-9) streak of dominance rarely seen in high school sports...
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Lawless, Bogenpohl share Scott Mississippi Conference POTY honors (5/9/24)The All-Scott Mississippi Conference softball team was recently released, featuring talented players from across the region. Scott City's MacKenzie Lawless and Oak Ridge's Kinsley Bogenpohl were named co-Players of the Year, while East Prairie's Jade Marcum and Scott City's Morghan Petersen shared the co-Coach of the Year honors...
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Carlton dazzles, Advance softball reclaims district gold in steady fight (5/8/24)With a district championship trophy and a spot in the state quarterfinals on the line, Addison Carlton and her Advance Hornets didn’t disappoint. Opening the game with three runs in the first and some late insurance, the top-seeded Hornets dismantled the Oran Eagles en route to a 6-1 win and some long-awaited hardware...
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C1D2: Oran advances to district final with win over Oak Ridge (5/7/24)ADVANCE, Mo. — Oran continued its postseason run with a 5-1 victory over Oak Ridge in the MSHSAA Class 1, District 2 Tournament semifinals on Monday, May 6 at Westfield Park. The Lady Eagles (13-6) struck early, with Kendall Burger's RBI double in the bottom of the first inning giving them a 1-0 lead. They extended their advantage to 3-0 in the second inning, as Molly Spane's double brought home Sophie Bryeans and Bralynn Morgan...
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SCC, Oran advances athletes to sectional meet (5/7/24)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Scott County Central and Oran each had multiple strong showings at the MSHSAA Class 1, District 1 Meet at Notre Dame High School on Saturday, with several securing spots in the upcoming Sectional Meet. Scott County Central's Narmarius Banks-Warren soared to victory in the high jump, clearing 5 feet 10 inches...
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C1D2: Oran advances with 15-0 shutout of Delta (5/3/24)ADVANCE, Mo. — Oran's postseason journey got off to a blazing start with a 15-0 win over Delta in the quarterfinals of the MSHSAA Class 1, District 2 Tournament at Westfield Park on Friday, May 3. The Lady Eagles (12-6) made quick work of the Ladycats (3-15), ending the game via mercy rule in just three innings with a potent offensive display...
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Oran extends streak as Sikeston celebrates seniors (5/2/24)SIKESTON — Oran crashed the party on Sikeston’s senior night, securing a 6-0 victory at VFW Stadium on Wednesday, May 1. The win marks the third consecutive year the Eagles (13-5) have defeated the Bulldogs (4-17). “Being able to jump on them earlier with those runs was important,” said Oran coach Joe Bickings. “I don’t want to say we got complacent, but we got runners on and just didn’t get them in. We had a lot of runners left on base.”...
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Scott City routs Oran to pick up 20th win (5/1/24)Eyeing win number 20 and the Scott-Mississippi Conference championship, the Scott City Rams battled the Oran Eagles on Wednesday afternoon. Early offense led the way as the Rams downed the Eagles 9-1, picking up win number 20. “I’m really proud of how we came out today,” Rams coach Morgahn Petersen said. “This was a pretty big game coming into this week and this is what we wanted to get going into districts.”...
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Competitive showing for SCC, Oran at SEMO West Meet (4/30/24)CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. — It was a battle for the top spots at the SEMO Conference-West Meet on Saturday, with Hayti and Chaffee ultimately walking away with the team titles, but Scott County Central and Oran athletes proved they’re on the rise. Scott County Central’s Namarius Banks-Warren proved a triple threat, dominating the sprints and the high jump. ...