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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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Jenkins, Jones lead NMCC's MBCA Award sweep (3/14/24)SIKESTON – New Madrid County Central's championship run has earned top recognition from the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association (MBCA). Dontre Jenkins has been named Class 3 Coach of the Year, while phenom Jadis Jones claimed his second consecutive Class 3 Player of the Year Award and all-state honors...
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Irby named Bootheel Player of the Year, Fowler earns Coach of the Year (3/14/24)SIKESTON – After a stellar season that included a deep playoff run, Portageville's girls' basketball program dominated the Bootheel Conference Awards. Kellye Fowler was named Coach of the Year, leading a talented squad that saw sophomore Taryn Irby earn Player of the Year honors...
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Reindeer senior concludes career with 'fantastic season' (3/14/24)The 2023-24 varsity boy’s basketball season at Clarkton High School wasn’t quite as successful – in terms of wins and losses – as the Reindeer followers had grown to enjoy over the past couple of winters.
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Mike Kilgore named Bootheel Conference Coach of the Year, Players honored (3/13/24)MALDEN, Mo. - Green Wave basketball head coach Mike Kilgore was named Bootheel Conference Coach of the year. "Southeast Missouri basketball is rich in tradition," Kilgore said. "To be considered part of that richness that represents this state is pretty awesome."...
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One Dream, One Team, One Shot: Kayden Minner's unforgettable state championship moment (3/12/24)SIKESTON, Mo. — For a long time Kayden Minner fought to picture his graduation with anything but a sense of loss. But even in the cruelty of competition, there’s room for incredible victories. No high school athlete should have a medical chart as thick as their playbook, yet that's the reality he faced with three knee injuries and countless hours of rehab — a career that was a constant battle against injury, his body seemingly conspiring against his dreams...
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Ruff saves best for last (3/12/24)SIKESTON — AJ Ruff wasn't supposed to steal the spotlight. Known for his slick passing, tenacious defense and steady hand guiding the New Madrid County Central offense, not the one dropping daggers. But, in the most high-stakes moments at the MSHSAA Class 3 State Championship Game, a new Ruff emerged – confident, clutch, and essential to NMCC's victory...
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Otto Porter Jr., NBA Champion, announces retirement (3/12/24)SIKESTON — Otto Porter Jr., the former Scott County Central standout who became an NBA champion, announced his retirement. “For the past 11 years, I had the chance to live my lifelong dream of playing in the NBA. That dream was capped by winning an NBA Championship! Unfortunately, my body is not allowing me to play at the level that I expect of myself, and I have therefore decided to retire," stated Porter...
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Otto Porter (3/12/24)Otto Porter Gallery.
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Nichols’ unordinary path, and why she’ll enter Delta history as extraordinary (3/11/24)After officially concluding her prep basketball career last week, Addison Nichols added one more feather to her hat over the weekend as the season drew to a close. With the release of the Scott-Mississippi All-Conference team, Nichols took center stage as the Scott-Mississippi Player of the Year as voted on by league officials...
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Title Defense Complete, Legacy Secured: Brotherhood breeds back-to-back state titles for NMCC (3/11/24)COLUMBIA, Mo. — Through victory and adversity, the seniors of New Madrid County Central faced every battle as a united front. Fighting back-to-back, locked arm-in-arm and constantly pushing each other to be better. It was that unshakeable brotherhood — the foundation of success — that elevated the Eagles (28-3) to a second consecutive MSHSAA Class 3 Show-Me Showdown Title with a resounding 86-65 win over Summit Christian Academy at Mizzou Arena on Saturday, March 9...
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Dexter seniors learned the value of perseverance (3/11/24)The Dexter High School varsity boys basketball squad labored through a 9-18 season this winter, which didn’t include as much success as some would have hoped, but for the two Bearcat senior players, Nathan Harris and Ethan Zebelin, it was invaluable in terms of preparing them for life. “I told our seniors how proud I was of them for sticking with it throughout all of these years,” Dexter coach Chad Allen said following the two player’s final game.
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NMCC at 2024 Class 3 Show-Me Showdown (3/11/24)Photos from New Madrid County Central's a 86-65 win over Summit Christian Academy in the MSHSAA Class 3 State Championship at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri on Saturday, March 9, 2024.
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C4D1 BKB: Dexter at Ste. Genevieve (3/11/24)STE. GENEVIEVE - Dexter fell at Ste. Genevieve recently in the MSHSAA Class 4 District 1 championship game 56-40.
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Sikeston falls in quarterfinals to Vianney (3/9/24)KIRKWOOD, Mo. – The Sikeston Bulldogs knew what they had to do to defeat Vianney in the Class 5 quarterfinals. Executing that game-plan, however, was problematic. The Golden Griffins seemed to have answers for everything the Bulldogs threw at them as they defeated Sikeston 71-54 on Saturday afternoon at St. John Vianney Catholic High School...
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NMCC wears down Thayer, advances to Class 3 title game (3/9/24)COLUMBIA, Mo. — From the opening bell, New Madrid County Central didn't just defend the court against Thayer, they owned it. The No. 1 Eagles’ (27-3) were a vise, squeezing the No. 3 Bobcats (22-9) into submission during the 57-44 victory in a semifinal bout Friday night at the 2024 Show-Me Showdown at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri...
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Snider exceeds expectations in first season leading Lady Royals (3/9/24)BROSELEY — Head basketball coach Michael Snider completed his first year as the leading guy for the Twin Rivers Lady Royals and exceeded expectations beyond measure. Since his return to his Alma Mater, Snider said the community has welcomed him with open arms, and from his first practice, the Lady Royals basketball team bought into his vision for the program. ...
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Delta girls’ bittersweet bronze puts final winning bow on historic season (3/8/24)With one last opportunity to take the floor on Thursday afternoon, Delta made the most of it with an intense 61-57 victory against Liberal to claim third place in the 2024 MSHSAA Class 1 tournament. Opening the game up with a huge lead but quickly relinquishing, the Ladycats fought through a game of runs to claim the bronze despite some uneasiness down the stretch...
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Kennett Lady Indian frosh phenom rips 645 (3/8/24)KENNETT, Mo. - The Lady Indians varsity basketball program features three sisters. All are freshmen. All are athletic. One shattered a near 30-year title for points scored by a freshman in a single season. Alyce Edwards, a cute, tiny, soft-spoken wisp of a girl, nuked Kennett great Brandi Jackson's 1994 record of 448 by nearly 200 points when Edwards dropped 645 this season...
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South Pemiscot boys take fourth at state, close year with promising performance (3/7/24)South Pemiscot’s magical run to a program-first final four came to a bitter end on Thursday afternoon, dropping the Class 2 third-place game to Salisbury 77-66. Holding a double-digit lead for much of the early goings of the contest, South Pemiscot showed it had the firepower to take the win but couldn’t ice it out down the stretch...
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Delta girls’ run at gold ends in semis as Cairo breaks down defense (3/7/24)It just wasn’t meant to be for Delta girls basketball on Wednesday night. Going into Mizzou Arena for a do-or-die duel with Northeast High School out of Cairo, Missouri, a slow start to both halves doomed Delta in a 64-55 loss. Ending Delta’s conquest for its first-ever gold medal, the emotions ran high in the postgame presser as one of Delta’s most talented classes ever saw its window come to a close...
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Kennett AD Jim Vaughan retires after 18-year career (3/7/24)KENNETT, Mo. - After nearly two decades of solid leadership, Kennett High School Athletic Director Jim Vaughan bids the district farewell at the end of the spring semester. Vaughan, 53, who resides now at Poplar Bluff, retires after 18 years of service as both coach and director and spent time with the Delta Dunklin Democrat looking back on his career...
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Class 1 Girls Basketball: Delta vs. Liberal (3/7/24)Delta overcame a late surge from Liberal in the March 7, 2024 MSHSAA Class 1 third-place game between the Delta Bobcats and the Liberal Bulldogs at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo. Delta defeated Liberal, 61-57.
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Class 2 Boys Basketball: South Pemiscot vs. Salisbury (3/7/24)South Pemiscot relinquished an early lead and took fourth place in the March 7, 2024 MSHSAA Class 2 third-place game between the South Pemiscot Bulldogs and the Salisbury Panthers at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo.
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South Pemiscot boys’ deep run ends in crushing semifinal loss at state (3/6/24)Tasked against one of the top Class 2 boys teams in the state, South Pemiscot’s semifinal came to a disheartening end on Wednesday afternoon as Hartville took the reins early on and took a big 44-27 victory. Making an appearance in the final four for the first time in school history and taking the floor at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri, the Bulldogs got under the bright lights but fizzled out after a strong start...
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Jackson’s season ends as C6D1 runner-ups (3/6/24)The Jackson boys’ basketball team’s quest to return to the Class 6 Final Four came to an end on Tuesday, March 5. The Indians ran into the proverbial buzzsaw that was the Cardinal Ritter Lions in a 55-44 loss in the Class 6 District 1 championship game at Lindbergh High School in St. Louis...
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Delta’s final four run to begin with tested, tall challenger following shocker (3/6/24)For the second time since David Heeb took over as head coach, and for the sixth time in program history, the Delta Ladycats will lace up their sneakers on the final four floor. Making the trip up Tuesday, they prepare for a three-day stint in Columbia, Missouri, looking for the program’s – and school’s – first-ever gold medal...
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Looking back at Cape Central’s first state title 70 years ago (3/6/24)It’s crazy to think that exactly 70 years ago, the Cape Central boys’ basketball team tasted ultimate victory. On March 6, 1954, the Tigers won the state championship with a 78-55 win over Christian Brothers College in front of the home fans at the Houck Field House on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University...
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Sharp's 35 points lift Austin Peay to 101-98 OT win over North Florida in ASUN Tournament (3/6/24)Demarcus Sharp, the Charleston phenom with a knack for the clutch, continues his rise on the national scene. Last night, he proved why, scoring 35 points to propel Austin Peay (19-14) to a thrilling overtime victory over North Florida (16-17) in the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament. ...
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Work, time has carried South Pemiscot basketball to this point (3/6/24)In Jordan McGowan’s view, the journey South Pemiscot High School varsity basketball has taken today has needed a village to construct, and no shortage of diligence.
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Reflecting on history: Epps looks back on Donettes’ memorable season (3/6/24)A less-than-happy ending shouldn’t take away from the history the Doniphan Donettes basketball team made this season. The Donettes entered the season as underdogs after losing a few key seniors, so their mindset this season was to prove all doubters wrong. Some would agree that the Donettes proved a lot more than expected. Head coach Adam Epps took a few key seniors with a young core and became the talk of the town...
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Class 1 Girls Basketball: Delta vs. Cairo (3/6/24)
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Class 1 Boys Basketball: South Pemiscot vs. Hartville (3/6/24)South Pemiscot couldn't keep up with the tall and powerful Hartville Eagles in a March 6, 2024 MSHSAA Class 1 semifinal matchup between the Hartville Eagles and the South Pemiscot Bulldogs at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo. Hartville defeated South Pemiscot, 44-27.
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C6D1: Jackson vs. Cardinal Ritter (3/6/24)
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C5D1 BKB: Sikeston vs Cape Central (3/6/24)Photo from Sikeston's 78-67 win over Cape Central in the MSHSAA Class 5, District 1 Championship at North County High School on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.
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Notre Dame girls fall short as Bulldogs drop sectional brawl in Park Hills (3/5/24)After knocking off one of the top teams in Class 4 just three days prior, Notre Dame took the stage in a harsh environment at Park Hills Central in a feisty sectional. A back-and-forth defensive duel saw countless fouls, missed shots and emotions run high. But when Notre Dame cut its deficit to two in the third quarter, the Rebels locked in and iced out the Bulldogs, winning 44-39...
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Delta navigating finances, logistics, check-out times in latest state run (3/5/24)Everyone always remembers the excitement and emotions of making the trip to state. It’s an experience unlike any other, and countless athletes can recall that feeling. But it’s not easy. One of the most overlooked aspects of the entire experience, perhaps, is what it really takes to get there...
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NMCC sends message with 70-38 quarterfinal win over Kingston (3/5/24)PARK HILLS, Mo. – New Madrid County Central’s 70-38 quarterfinal round win over Kingston wasn’t so much a contest as it was a statement to the rest of the Class 3 Field. The final score doesn’t do justice to how thoroughly the No. 1 Eagles (26-3) dominated, exposing the vast gulf between the two teams and their athletic edge against the Cougars (19-10) at Parks Hills Central High School on Saturday, March 2...
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South Pemiscot hoops rides tough schedule en route to maturity (3/5/24)With less than 90 seconds remaining in its MSHSAA Class 2 Quarterfinal 1 game with Puxico on Saturday, the South Pemiscot boy’s basketball squad came over to the bench for a timeout following an Indian basket, which put Puxico up 46-43. “They could have given up, right there,” fourth-year Bulldog coach Jordan McGowan recalled. “Puxico had hit a big dagger on us. I kind of felt the air come out of the sail a little bit.”
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Portageville's season ends in quarterfinal loss to Principia (3/5/24)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — The final buzzer sounded on Portageville’s season, the 50-42 Class 2 quarterfinal loss to Principia marking a heart-wrenching end to the team’s incredible journey on Friday, March 1. As the game unfolded, the Lady Bulldogs (23-6) confidence grew, the execution sharpened, and they battled toe-to-toe with the No. 5 Lady Panthers (22-7), but initial struggles ultimately proved too much to overcome...
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Class 2 State Tournament: Indians fall to South Pemiscot at the buzzer (3/4/24)Surviving and advancing was the game plan for the Puxico Indians heading into the second round of the state tournament, but their historic run would take a turn in the game's final moments. The Indians stepped onto Gene Bess Court at Three Rivers College on Saturday for their toughest battle of the year. They went head-to-head against the South Pemiscot Bulldogs as both attempted to fight their way to the Class 2 Final Four...
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Class 2 Quarterfinal: Principia at Portageville (3/4/24)Photos from Principia's 50-42 win at Portageville in the quarterfinal round of the MSHSAA Class 2 State Tournament on Friday, March 1, 2024.
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Class 3 Quarterfinal: NMCC vs. Kingston (3/4/24)Photos from New Madrid County Central's 70-38 win over Kingston in the quarterfinal round of the MSHSAA Class 3 State Tournament at Park Hills Central High School on Saturday, March 2, 2024.
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Class 4 Girls Basketball: Notre Dame at Park Hills Central (3/4/24)Notre Dame's rally fell short in a March 4, 2024 Class 4 Sectional game between the Park Hills Central Rebels and the Notre Dame Bulldogs at Park Hills Central High School in Park Hills, Mo. Park Hills Central defeated Notre Dame, 44-39.
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Class 2 State Tournament: Puxico vs South Pemiscot (3/4/24)The Indians stepped onto Gene Bess Court at Three Rivers College on Saturday for their toughest battle of the year. They went head-to-head against the South Pemiscot Bulldogs as both attempted to fight their way to the Class 2 Final Four.
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Work, confidence to boost Advance hoops into the future (3/3/24)The Advance High School varsity boy’s basketball squad recently closed its 2023-24 season, which was an enduring one, with a 79-47 loss to Puxico in the MSHSAA Class 2 District 3 Tournament championship game, however, how the Hornets closed this season is what has the fans of the orange and black focused on. “I have tried to make them believe (in themselves) and have confidence,” first-year Hornet coach Dalton Wilson said late in this season. “Because that confidence, you’ve got to have.”
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Risco sports thriving in present, future with Sammy Smith's influence (3/3/24)Veteran Risco High School varsity boy’s basketball coach Brandon Blankenship has seen a lot of talented athletes come through his program during his highly successful 22-year tenure, and current junior guard Sammy Smith ranks up there with the best.
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Big second half lifts Sikeston over Bluff in district semifinal, 82-61 (3/2/24)BONNE TERRE, Mo. – All season long it seemed that Sikeston and Cape Central were on a collision course to meet in the Class 5, District 1 championship game. Saturday’s semifinal games may have been a bit more competitive than most thought it would be, but the matchup became official after top-seeded Sikeston used a big second half to pull away from fourth-seeded Poplar Bluff 82-61; and then second-seeded Cape Central held off a furious rally from third-seeded Farmington to win 52-47.. ...
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C6D1: Harris perfect from charity stripe as Indians ground Flyers in semis (3/2/24)ST. LOUIS — Against the pressure of the home crowd, Jackson senior Blayne Harris remained calm and composed as he sank all 13 free throws, including eight in the fourth quarter, to lead the Indians past the Lindbergh Flyers 62-55 in the semifinal round of the Class 6 District 1 Tournament on Saturday, March 2, at Lindbergh High School in St. Louis...
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C5D1: Cape Central survives Farmington’s late rally (3/2/24)The Cape Central Tigers managed to survive a late rally from the Farmington Knights as they escaped with a 52-47 win on Saturday at North County High School in the Class 5 District 1 semifinals. Cape Central opened the contest scorching hot as they quickly raced out to a 10-0 lead, prompting a Knights timeout just two minutes into the game...
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Notre Dame upsets undefeated Doniphan, wins sixth straight district championship (3/2/24)The Notre Dame girls’ basketball team won their sixth straight district championship by knocking off undefeated Doniphan 59-57 in the final round of the Class 4 District 1 Tournament on Friday, March 1, at Notre Dame Regional High School in Cape Girardeau...
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Delta punches state ticket, crushes Walnut Grove in dominant quarterfinal victory (3/2/24)Two teams combining for a total of four losses squared off in Delta on Friday night, with both the Bobcats and Walnut Grove seeking a place in the MSHSAA Class 1 semifinals and packing out the house for a ballistic quarterfinal environment. For Delta, though, the Bobcats didn’t waste any time reveling in the moment en route to a 61-43 victory and a spot in the final four next week at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri...
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Saxony Lutheran falls to St. Pius X in Class 3 quarterfinals (3/2/24)FESTUS - A stellar 2023-24 campaign by the Saxony Lutheran Crusaders came to an end with a 57-41 loss to the St. Pius X Lancers on Friday. The Crusaders finished the season with a record of 19-9 before falling in the Class 3 quarterfinals. “I’m super proud,” Crusaders coach Chris Crawford said. ...
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C4D1 BKB: Dexter holds off Kennett after late, furious Indian rally (3/1/24)STE. GENEVIEVE – For 28-plus minutes of its MSHSAA Class 4 District 1 boy’s basketball game against Dexter on Thursday, Kennett struggled at both ends of the court.
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Class 3 Quarterfinals: Saxony Lutheran at St. Pius X (3/1/24)
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Class 1 Girls Basketball: Walnut Grove at Delta (3/1/24)
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C5D1: Mules march on, will face Sikeston in semis (3/1/24)BONNE TERRE — All the long practices, along with a tough schedule, have finally come down to this moment where the Poplar Bluff Mules must be ready to compete with some of the best teams in their district. The No. 4 seeded Mules got the first taste of the postseason on Thursday when they faced off against the No. 5 seed Hillsboro Hawks at North County High School in the opening round of the Class 5 District 1 Tournament...
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Sikeston rolls in district opener, defeats North County 90-35 (2/29/24)BONNE TERRE, Mo. – After an outstanding regular season, the Sikeston Bulldogs lost their first and only game one week ago to a talented Father Tolton Catholic squad in Columbia. There were questions on how the Bulldogs would respond after having their undefeated season snapped in the regular season finale, but Sikeston took care of business on Thursday in the Class 5, District 1 opener, dispatching of tournament host and eighth-seeded North County, 90-35...
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Tempers flare in sectional showdown, NMCC claims hard-fought win over Charleston (2/29/24)CHARLESTON, Mo. — Emotions boiled over as New Madrid County Central’s fight for back-to-back state titles took a chaotic turn in a heated 74-55 sectional round win at Charleston on Tuesday, Feb. 27. Both teams put in the work, scrapping for every board and loose ball, the intensity reflecting the high stakes of the rivalry matchup. However, it was the Class 3 No. 1 Eagles’ (25-3) championship mettle and veteran poise that ultimately outmatched the Bluejays (14-15) and the charged atmosphere...
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Doniphan, Notre Dame to meet in C4D1 title game (2/29/24)After an intense battle on Jan. 31 that saw Doniphan down Notre Dame 55-53, the two clubs will meet again on Friday night in the Class 4 District 1 championship game. After Doniphan (25-0) defeated Dexter 58-38 in the first semifinal, the Notre Dame Bulldogs (19-7) defeated Kennett 71-54 to set up the anticipated rematch...
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Neveah Lucious sets Notre Dame single-season blocks record (2/29/24)In Wednesday’s Class 4 District 1 semifinal win over Kennett, Notre Dame sophomore Neveah Lucious made history. With three blocked shots in the win, Lucious set the single-season record for blocks in a season, eclipsing Jane Morrill’s record of 87 set back in 2008...
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C4D1: Third quarter surge leads Notre Dame by Kennett (2/29/24)It was a tale of two halves on Wednesday night in the Class 4 District 1 semifinal matchup between Kennett and Notre Dame. When the final horn sounded, the Bulldogs emerged victorious with a 71-54 win to earn a trip to the C4D1 title game. “I saw an incredibly talented, skilled and hard-working Kennett team that gave us one of the toughest games we’ve played this year,” Bulldogs head coach Kirk Boeller said. “In the first half, 100% of the credit goes to Kennett.”...
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C5D1 GBK: Defense sparks Sikeston’s win over Windsor (2/29/24)HILLSBORO, Mo. — Wham! Bam! Pow! Sikeston landed blow after blow on Windsor, its pressure defense and explosive offense proving too much in a 75-59 opening-round victory in the MSHSAA Class 5 District 1 Tournament at Hillsboro High School on Wednesday, Feb. 28...
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Watkins has Bloomfield GBB on the rise after strong season of growth (2/29/24)The top eight girl’s basketball squads within MSHSAA Class 3 are still alive and competing as they take the courts on Friday in the quarterfinal round of the state tournament, and Bloomfield won’t be one of them after falling in its opening postseason game of the recent Class 3 District 2 Tournament. However, there isn’t any way that an observer of the Wildcat program this season could not find it to be an immense success.
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C1S1 BKB: Rebels get revenge on Reindeer in convincing fashion (2/29/24)ESSEX – A year ago, the Richland (Essex) boy’s basketball squad was riding the euphoria of winning the first MSHSAA Class 1 District 2 District title in decades and promptly went out in the Sectional round and lost to Clarkton 47-44. The 2023-24 version of the Rebels didn’t allow that missed opportunity to have a chance of happening again on Tuesday, as they handed the Reindeer a 48-33 loss in the MSHSAA Class 1 Sectional 1 at Richland (Essex) High School.
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C4D1 BKB: Dexter vs Kennett (2/29/24)STE. GENEVIEVE - Dexter and Kennett battled int he opening round of the MSHSAA Class 4 District 1 Boy's Basketball Tournament on Thursday at Ste. Genevieve High School.
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Class 3 Sectional BKB: NMCC at Charleston (2/29/24)Photo gallery from New Madrid County Central's 74-55 win at Charleston i the sectional round of the MSHSAA Class 3 State Tournament on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2024.
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Cor Jesu ends Lady Mules’ season (2/29/24)ST. LOUIS — With the odds stacked against them, the Poplar Bluff Lady Mules confidently stepped onto the court to compete in their first game of the postseason. The No. 8 seeded Lady Mules had a challenging task ahead in the opening round of the Class 6 District 1 Tournament. Poplar Bluff took on the No. 1 seed in the district, Cor Jesu Academy Chargers, on Wednesday at Oakville High School...
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COLUMN: The deafening beauty of playoff basketball (2/28/24)We're two weeks into the MSHSAA basketball postseason and the main takeaway I've had during my coverage is how a small gym can come to life when it finally gets to host a district tournament, or even better, a sectional round. St. Vincent recently won its first district championship since 2005 and picked a good year to do it, since the even districts host on even years. ...
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C2 Sectional: Puxico routs St. Vincent in historic Battle of the Indians (2/28/24)The Class 2 Sectional matchup between St. Vincent and Puxico was not only the battle of the Indians but also a showdown between dueling teams of destiny. St Vincent won its first district championship since 2005 and Puxico won their title for the first time since 2007...
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C4D1: Doniphan vs Dexter + Notre Dame vs Kennett (2/28/24)
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C4D: Kennett vs. Perryville (2/28/24)Kennett defeated Perryville in the first round of the Class 4 District 1 Tournament on Tuesday, Feb. 27, in Ste. Genevive, Mo.
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Class 2 Sectionals: Puxico at St. Vincent (2/28/24)Puxico defeated St. Vincent 72-49 on Tuesday, Feb. 27, at St. Vincent High School in Perryville, Mo.
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Fredericktown holds off Dons in opening round (2/28/24)STE. GENEVIEVE — A 25-point game from junior Emmitt Jones wouldn’t be enough to get the Doniphan Dons out of the first round. The No. 5 seed Dons faced off against the No. 4 seeded Fredericktown Blackcats on Tuesday in the opening round of the Class 4 District 1 Tournament at Ste. Genevieve High School...
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District Ready: Lady Mules to face off with Cor Jesu (2/28/24)A first-year head coach will get her shot at the postseason. Poplar Bluff head coach Soley Dugas will face her toughest test of the year as she leads the Lady Mules basketball team into the playoffs. The Lady Mules have come a long way from where they started at the beginning of the season and will now get the opportunity to showcase their growth...
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District Ready: Mules open with Hillsboro Thursday (2/28/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules basketball team plans to play as a unit heading into the postseason. The No. 4 seeded Mules are gearing up to compete in the Class 5 District 1 Tournament on Thursday at North County High School. After a week of no competition, the Mules have made it a priority to stay inside the gym as they prepare for the postseason...
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Portageville defies all odds, erases 20-point second-half deficit in a sectional stunner (2/27/24)NEELYVILLE, Mo. – Sometimes, the script flips in an instant. For Portageville, its MSHSAA Class 2 Sectional showdown against Neelyville seemed all too familiar. Yet, when all hope appeared lost, a spark of defiance ignited, and the impossible became reality...
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Delta overcomes familiar start, drags down Chadwick for rowdy sectional road win (2/27/24)Battling nerves, animosity and some old demons from a year ago, Delta girls basketball drowned out the noise for a wild 60-55 victory at Chadwick to advance to the Class 1 quarterfinals once more. Led by big nights on the scoreboard from Addison Nichols, Jade Berry and Presley Holweg along with some big follow-up contributions from Grace Ansell and Mya Gillespie, the Bobcats had just enough gas in the tank to take down Chadwick...
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Rebecca Johnson leads Crusaders into quarterfinals (2/27/24)It was a game of runs on Monday between the Saxony Lutheran Crusaders and the Twin Rivers Royals. In the end, it was a massive third quarter that gave the Crusaders a 58-35 win. “It’s a big moment,” Crusaders coach Chris Crawford said. “There were a ton of people here, probably the biggest crowd they’ve played in front of all year. I thought we handled the moment well.”...
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C3D1 BKB: NMCC rolls to fourth straight district championship (2/27/24)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — New Madrid County Central proved once again that its talent is simply on another level with an 86-56 win over Malden in the MSHSAA Class 3, District 1 Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 24. Fueled by the star power of Jadis Jones and BJ Williamson, the top-ranked Eagles (24-3) cruised the victory over the Green Wave (21-6), taking another step on their quest to defend their state title...
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Portageville storms back to beat Lady Tigers (2/27/24)NEELYVILLE — The Neelyville Lady Tigers basketball season comes to an end in this year’s Class 2 state tournament after an intense battle. While proving they were the best team in their respective districts, the Neelyville Lady Tigers clashed with the Portageville Lady Bulldogs on Monday in the first round of the Class 2 state tournament...
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Dexter rolls Fredericktown, moves on in district tournament (2/27/24)The Dexter Bearcats girls basketball team defeated the Fredericktown Blackcats 56-37 in the first round of the Class 4 District 1 tournament on Monday at Notre Dame Regional High School. Kate Nichols led the offense of the Bearcats who finished with 23 points, followed by Abbie Lloyd and Mauriona Menley with 13 and 11, respectively...
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C1S1 BKB: Richland (Essex) vs. Clarkton (2/27/24)ESSEX - Richland (Essex) topped Clarkton 48-33 in the MSHSAA Class 1 Sectional 1 Boy's Basketball game on Tuesday at Richland (Essex) High School.
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Girls Basketball: Neelyville vs Portageville (Sectionals) (2/27/24)
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C3D1 BKB: NMCC versus Malden (2/27/24)Photos from New Madrid County Central's 86-56 win over Malden in the MSHSAA Class 3, District Championship at Portageville High School on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024.
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Class 2 Sectional Round GBK: Portagevlle at Neelyville (2/27/24)Photos from Portageville's 50-49 win at Neelyville in the sectional round of the MSHSAA Class 2 State Tournament on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024.
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Class 1 Girls Basketball: Delta at Chadwick (2/27/24)Delta used a big third quarter to blow by Chadwick in a February 26, 2024 MSHSAA Class 1 Sectional game between the Chadwick Cardinals and the Delta Bobcats at Chadwick High School in Chadwick, Mo. Delta defeated Chadwick, 60-55.
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C1D2 BKB: Rebels top Risco with toughness for 2nd straight District title (2/26/24)ESSEX – To start this month, the Richland (Essex) boy’s basketball squad dropped three of four games, including a 10-point loss at Risco, and fifth-year Rebel coach Matt Cline was none too pleased with how his team was trending. “I really haven’t liked the way that we rebounded,” Cline said following that stretch.
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C2D3: Puxico pulls away from Advance for district title (2/26/24)BLOOMFIELD — Mission accomplished for the Puxico Indians boys basketball team. After coming up just short of winning a district title in recent years, the Indians finally reached the pinnacle Saturday with a 79-47 win over the Advance Hornets in the MSHSAA Class 2 District 3 championship game...
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Clarkton threepeats C1D1 title (2/26/24)CLARKTON, Mo. - Lightning might never strike twice in the same place. But it's struck three times in as many seasons at Clarkton, where head coach Cole McBroom's basketball team overcame adversity and claimed the MSHSAA Class 1 District 1 Tournament championship Saturday for the third straight year...
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C2D1 GBK: Senath-Hornersville at Portageville (2/26/24)Photos from Portageville's 80-32 win over Senath-Hornersville in the MSHSAA Class 2, District 1 Championship at Portageville High School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024.
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Basketball: Saxony Lutheran vs Twin Rivers (2/26/24)
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C1D2 BKB: Richland (Essex) vs. Risco (2/26/24)ESSEX - Richland (Essex) claimed its second consecutive MSHSAA Class 1 District 2 Boy's Basketball championship on Saturday with a 74-62 win over top-seed Risco at Richland (Essex) High School.
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C3D2: Saxony Lutheran vs. Scott City (2/26/24)In their first year since leaving Class 3 District 2 in 2020, the Saxony Lutheran Crusaders are once again champions after defeating the Scott City Rams 60-53 on Friday, Feb. 23, in Bloomfield, Mo.
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C3D2: Charleston vs. Notre Dame (2/26/24)The Charleston Blue Jays defeated the hosting Notre Dame Bulldogs 71-65 to win the Class 3 District 2 championship on Saturday, Feb. 24, at Notre Dame Regional High School in Cape Girardeau.
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Owens leads Charleston to 14th straight district title (2/25/24)In a district tournament with three 20+ win teams, it was two teams with sub-.500 records who played for the title. The Charleston Blue Jays defeated the hosting Notre Dame Bulldogs 71-65 to win the Class 3 District 2 championship on Saturday, Feb. 24, at Notre Dame Regional High School in Cape Girardeau. The two teams have met four times this season, with Charleston winning three times...
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C2D3 boys final: Puxico vs. Advance (2/25/24)The Puxico Indians boys basketball team pulled away in the second half to earn a 79-47 win over defending district champion Advance Saturday, Feb. 24, at Bloomfield.
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C1D1: Delta vs. Oak Ridge. (2/24/24)Delta defeated Oak Ridge to win the Class 1 District 1 championship on Friday, Feb. 23, at Scott County Central High School in Sikeston, Mo.
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District roundup: Neelyville, Twin Rivers win titles (2/24/24)VAN BUREN — The third was a charm for the Neelyville Lady Tigers against the East Carter Lady Redbirds. After losing to East Carter by four and eight points, respectively, in the regular season, Neelyville used a hot start Friday night to fuel a 75-63 win over the Lady Redbirds in the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 championship game at Van Buren High School...