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Kennett girls basketball coach Spencer Hoffman resigns (05/16/12)
KENNETT, Mo. -- The search for a new girls basketball coach at Kennett High School officially began following Tuesday night's school board meeting. The Kennett Board of Education accepted a letter of resignation from girls basketball coach Spencer Hoffman. Hoffman had served as the head girls basketball coach at the high school for the past two seasons...

Kennett girls basketball coach Spencer Hoffman resigns (05/21/12)
KENNETT, Mo. -- The search for a new girls basketball coach at Kennett High School officially began following Tuesday night's school board meeting. The Kennett Board of Education accepted a letter of resignation from girls basketball coach Spencer Hoffman. Hoffman had served as the head girls basketball coach at the high school for the past two seasons...

Kennett baseball team defeats Kelly 16-10, claims 20th win (05/11/12)
KENNETT, Mo. -- The Kennett Indians baseball team pushed across six runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to break a 10-10 tie on its way to a 16-10 win against the Kelly Hawks Thursday afternoon. "We really swung the bats well," Kennett coach Aaron New said. "Even when we made outs we made solid contact. We didn't pitch as well as we wanted to today and sometimes that happens. Our offense kind of carried us today."...

Southeast Missourian girls basketball player of the year: Bollmann emerged as a scoring force for Meadow Heights (04/29/12)
Meadow Heights senior Erin Bollmann is the 2012 Southeast Missourian girls basketball player of the year.

Unexpected star Bollmann emerged as a scoring force for Meadow Heights (04/29/12)
Erin Bollmann's breakout season took root during the summer, when she loved going to the basketball court because it was a chance to forget about her worries and enjoy herself. "I would play great because it was the best thing that was happening to me at the time," she said...

Wright leaves Scott County Central after winning three state basketball titles (04/24/12)
Kenyon Wright has accepted a job at his alma mater, Bell City

Kennett's Audrey Wynne signs to play basketball at Dyersburg State (04/24/12)
KENNETT, Mo. -- Kennett senior standout center Audrey Wynne will continue her playing career at Dyersburg State Community College next season. Wynne signed her national letter of intent to play girls basketball at the Tennessee community college in April and met with school officials for a signing photo Monday morning at Kennett High School...

Southeast Missourian player of the year: Scott County Central's Dominique Porter helped lead the Braves to a fourth consecutive state title (04/22/12)
The ending looked so much the same that it can be easy to forget -- or even notice -- just how different the story of the Scott County Central boys basketball team was this season.

New road, same destination (04/22/12)
The ending looked so much the same that it can be easy to forget -- or even notice -- just how different the story of the Scott County Central boys basketball team was this season. The Braves won their fourth consecutive Class 1 state championship, but very little leading up to that result was the same for Missouri's most decorated team...

All-Standard Democrat Girls Team (04/21/12)
NMCC 5-9, junior The junior could take over a game and did many times for the Lady Eagles. She led NMCC with 19.3 points per game and grabbed 8.2 rebounds. She also could defend, picking up 4.6 steals with 2.2 assists. She made a team-high 31 3-pointers in leading NMCC to a district title...

All-Standard Democrat Boys Team (04/21/12)
Scott City 6-0, senior Cotner led the Rams with 19 points per game while grabbing 8 rebounds and 2.5 steals per contest as well. The senior was first team all-conference, all-region and was also named to the Class 3 all-state team. Sikeston 5-9, senior...

2011-12 Standard Democrat Basketball Players of the Year (04/21/12)
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Harris' post play lifts Lady Bearcats (04/21/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com DEXTER -- On a roster filled with scorers and difference makers, Brittany Harris pushes Dexter to another level. The 5-11 junior uses a plethora of moves around the basket and is nearly impossible to slow down. She leads an already potent Lady Bearcats roster as one of the more dominant post-players in the Southeast Missouri region...

Tucker clutch for champion Bluejays (04/21/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- Greatness in basketball is usually measured by whose hands are on the ball when the final seconds are ticking away. When the Charleston Bluejays found themselves in crucial situations, Greg Tucker had the ball in his hands...

Harris' post play lifts Lady Bearcats (04/21/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com DEXTER -- On a roster filled with scorers and difference makers, Brittany Harris pushes Dexter to another level. The 5-11 junior uses a plethora of moves around the basket and is nearly impossible to slow down. She leads an already potent Lady Bearcats roster as one of the more dominant post-players in the Southeast Missouri region...

Tucker clutch for champion Bluejays (04/21/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- Greatness in basketball is usually measured by whose hands are on the ball when the final seconds are ticking away. When the Charleston Bluejays found themselves in crucial situations, Greg Tucker had the ball in his hands...

National champion Trinity Lutheran girls basketball team relies on stifling 'D' (04/17/12)
The Trinity Lutheran girls basketball team won the 32-team Lutheran Basketball Association of America National Tournament of Champions in Valparaiso, Ind.

All-star extravaganza (04/16/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com DEXTER -- Sikeston senior Kil'Ron Coleman picked up Most Valuable Player honors as his team, A+ Medical Equipment, defeated Allen Christian during the Class 3, 4 and 5 game at the BA All-Star game at the Bearcat Event Center in Dexter...

Holcomb baseball team advances to championship pool with 12-0 win against NMCC (04/14/12)
MALDEN, Mo. -- The Holcomb Hornets booked its spot in Saturday's championship pool with a convincing 12-0 win against the New Madrid County Central Eagles in Friday's final pool-play contest. The Hornets, which collected a 4-1 win against Doniphan in its first game Friday, needed a win against New Madrid County Central to advance to the championship round after New Madrid County Central collected a 12-11 win against Doniphan in its first pool-play game...

Rosters set for BA Sports All-Star Extravaganza (04/07/12)
The 2012 BA Sports All-Star Extravaganza is slated for Apr. 14 at the Bearcat Event Center in Dexter, Mo. The event will feature top high school seniors from over 65 southeast Missouri schools competing in volleyball and basketball competitions. The games start at 9 a.m...

Tri-County Conference basketball awards released (04/06/12)
North Pemiscot guard James Macklin was a scoring machine much of his high school basketball career. "James was easily the best basketball player in our conference," North Pemiscot coach Tim Eskew said. "There were a lot of effective players, but he is probably the only one that could score every possible way there is to score in a basketball game. ...

All-state basketball teams are released (04/04/12)
COLUMBIA -- Several local boys and girls basketball players were honored on the Missouri Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association All-State Basketball team. In Class 4, Sikeston's Terry Jamison was named first team all-state. Jamison (5-9, sr.) averaged 12.5 points, 5.3 assists, 4 rebounds and 3 steals. As a team, Sikeston finished ranked fifth in the state...

Scott County Central pair leads list of local all-state basketball players (04/04/12)
Scott County Central seniors Dominique Porter and LaMarcus Steward led a list of nine local basketball players who were awarded all-state honors by the Missouri Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association. Porter and Steward recently led the Braves to their third consecutive Class 1 title and were awarded first-team status, while their coach Kenyon Wright was named the Class 1 coach of the year after leading Scott County Central to a 22-10 record...

MBCA all-district basketball teams (04/04/12)
Missouri Basketball Coaches Association All-District Teams Note: Indicates player was also selected to MBCA All-State Team Boys Basketball Class 1, District 1 Luke Bixler - Risco Andy Rinehart - Gideon Mikey Jones - Clarkton Logan Blackburn - Clarkton...

2012 sportswriters all-region basketball team (03/30/12)
The 2012 southeast Missouri sportswriters all-region basketball team voted on by southeast Missouri media. BOYS BASKETBALL CLASS 5 First Team: Jamal Cox, 6-5, soph., Cape Central Karson King, 6-5, soph., Jackson Kendric McCain, 6-0, sr., Poplar Bluff...

Bootheel Conference girls basketball awards released (03/30/12)
The Kennett Lady Indians girls basketball program took home the top awards in the Bootheel Conference in the 2011-2012 basketball season. Kennett senior center Audrey Wynne was selected as the Bootheel Conference Player of the Year. Wynne averaged 20 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks per game...

Bootheel Conference boys basketball awards released (03/29/12)
The awards continue to stack up for the Hayti Indians boys basketball program even after the conclusion of the 2011-2012 basketball season. Hayti senior forward Jerome Thomas has been selected as the Bootheel Conference boys basketball Player of the Year and Hayti coach Philip Taylor has been selected as the Bootheel Conference Coach of the Year...

Wright rehired at Scott County Central (03/28/12)
SIKESTON -- Scott County Central head coach Kenyon Wright may be leading the Braves again after all. According to sources close to the situation who wish to remain anonymous, Wright was rehired as Scott Central's basketball coach Tuesday afternoon following a closed session of the Scott County Central School Board...

Winning tradition (03/24/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- Very few coaches have accomplished what Danny Farmer has. Especially working in both boys and girls basketball. Charleston's head coach has produced time and time again throughout a nearly 30-year career and he's done it within an area separated by just 23 miles...

BA All-Star Extravaganza teams are set (03/24/12)
DEXTER -- On Saturday, April 14, the Bearcat Event Center will once again host over 65 of Southeast Missouri's best basketball and volleyball players in the BA Sports All-Star Extravaganza. Kicking things off will be the Volleyball All-Star game, which consists of three sets, at 9 a.m. with a volleyball skills competition taking place right after...

Hot seat? (03/23/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- After winning three straight Class 1 state basketball championships, Scott County Central head coach Kenyon Wright may be shown the door. Speculation about his position as basketball coach and athletic director at Scott Central has been suspect over the last few days as rumors about replacing the state champion coach has grown...

Tisdell, Haertling earn top honors at SEMO Conference basketball banquet (03/22/12)
Cape Central's T.J. Tisdell and Jackson's Dru Haertling shared top honors in the conference.

Southeast Missourian Player of the week: Scott County Central's Dominique Porter (03/21/12)
Scott County Central senior Dominique Porter went out on top. He started to walk back to his team's locker room after answering questions following the Class 1 boys basketball state championship game, but he stopped and shook his head slightly before turning back...

Notre Dame baseball team defeats Sikeston 10-9 in nine innings (03/21/12)
Notre Dame and Sikeston reminded everyone the two school's rivalry extends well past the basketball court during a Tuesday afternoon baseball contest at Notre Dame Regional High School. The two rivals christened their seasons with a game that Notre Dame claimed 10-9 on a walk-off single in the ninth inning...

Senath-Hornersville wins sixth grade tournament (03/20/12)

STILL THE CHAMPS: Scott County Central wins fourth-straight championship; 16th overall (03/19/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com COLUMBIA -- Their desire to capture 'Sweet 16' can be summed up with their relentless rebounding efforts under the basket. The Scott County Central Braves defeated the Drexel Bobcats 79-72 on Saturday to win their fourth Class 1 state championship in a row and their 16th overall...

BACK on TOP: Charleston wins 11th state championship and first since 2007 (03/19/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com COLUMBIA -- Playing against the team that knocked them out of state title contention a year ago, the Charleston Bluejays did not have revenge or payback on their minds. The only thing on their minds was restoring their place as the top Class 3 team in the state...

Hayti boys beat Osceola 78-53 in Class 2 third-place game (03/16/12)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Hayti Indians boys basketball coach Philip Taylor wanted all of his players to leave the state tournament with unforgettable memories of the program's first trip to the final four in 29 years. All 12 players received playing time on the Indians roster in Friday's Class 2 third-place contest against Osceola...

Charleston boys basketball team captures state title No. 11 (03/18/12)
The Charleston boys basketball team defeated Hogan Prep 79-73 to win the Class 3 state title Saturday.

Banks provides boost at crucial times for Scott County Central boys basketball team (03/18/12)
Scott County Central sophomore Larandis Banks scored 20 points in the Class 1 state title game Saturday.

Longtime Scott County Central boys basketball coach Cookson enjoys action from stands (03/18/12)
The Scott County Central boys basketball team played in its first final four without Ronnie Cookson on the bench.

Hayti boys beat Osceola 78-53 in Class 2 third-place game (03/18/12)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Hayti Indians boys basketball coach Philip Taylor wanted all of his players to leave the state tournament with unforgettable memories of the program's first trip to the final four in 29 years. All 12 players received playing time on the Indians roster in Friday's Class 2 third-place contest against Osceola...

Scott County Central boys win fourth consecutive state basketball title (03/18/12)
The Scott County Central boys basketball team defeated Drexel to win the Class 1 state title Saturday.

Briefly: Scott County Central boys win fourth consecutive state basketball title (03/17/12)
The Scott County Central boys basketball team defeated Drexel to win the Class 1 state title Saturday.

Strong second half pushes Billings past Hayti boys in Class 2 state semifinal (03/16/12)
COLUMBIA, Mo. --- Hayti Indians boys basketball coach Philip Taylor liked his team's chances of advancing to the Class 2 state championship at halftime of Thursday's state semifinal contest against the Billings Wildcats.

Scott County Central boys basketball team routs Glasgow 78-48 in Class 1 semis (03/16/12)
SCC set the tone from the start with its pressure defense Thursday. It forced 18 turnovers in the first half to build a 23-point advantage at the intermission.

Big 2nd half lifts Billings over Hayti (03/16/12)
COLUMBIA, Mo. --- Hayti Indians boys basketball coach Philip Taylor liked his team's chances of advancing to the Class 2 state championship at halftime of Thursday's state semifinal contest against the Billings Wildcats. "I really thought we had momentum and control," Taylor said of entering halftime trailing Billings by just one point at 29-28. ...

Second half swoon sinks Hayti title hopes (03/16/12)
COLUMBIA -- Outscored 50-32 in the second half, the Hayti Indians couldn't punch their ticket to the Class 2 finals on Thursday falling to Billings 79-60 their semifinals game at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. Maurion Newbill led Hayti with 12 points off the bench while Jerome Thomas added 10 points and 11 rebounds...

Scott Central breezes back into finals (03/16/12)
COLUMBIA -- No Otto, no problem. The Scott County Central Braves made their Class 1 semifinal game on Thursday afternoon look almost as easy as their previous three trips to Columbia as they dispatched the Glasgow Yellowjackets 78-48 at the Hearnes Center...

Late free throws put Bluejays into championship game (03/16/12)
COLUMBIA -- The Charleston Bluejays held the lead in Thursday's Class 3 semifinal game against Mt. Vernon for exactly 15 seconds, but all that matters is that they led when the final horn sounded. The Bluejays escaped with a 58-56 heart-stopping win at the Hearnes Center to advance to the Class 3 state championship game against Hogan Prep at Mizzou Arena tomorrow at 8:40 p.m...

Second half swoon sinks Hayti title hopes (03/16/12)
COLUMBIA -- Outscored 50-32 in the second half, the Hayti Indians couldn't punch their ticket to the Class 2 finals on Thursday falling to Billings 79-60 their semifinals game at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. Maurion Newbill led Hayti with 12 points off the bench while Jerome Thomas added 10 points and 11 rebounds...

Scott County Central boys basketball team uses quickness, heart to attack boards in semifinal (03/16/12)
The Scott County Central boys basketball team outrebounded Galsgow in their Class 1 state semifinal Thursday.

VIDEO: Press conferences from the final four (03/16/12)
Video of Scott County Central, Hayti and Charleston players and coaches talking about their games Thursday at the final four.

Slow-starting Steward shines again for Scott County Central (03/16/12)
The senior scored a game-high 24 points in Saturday's semifinal win.

Scott County Central boys basketball team will face Drexel for state championship (03/16/12)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Dominique Porter already owns two state championship titles, and the Scott County Central senior plans to do nothing to jeopardize a third. "I mean I ain't going to be anti-social, but I'm not going to overdo it or stay up later or anything," he said. "I'm going to get in bed at a good time. Just get focused."...

Strong second half pushes Billings past Hayti boys in Class 2 state semifinal (03/16/12)
COLUMBIA, Mo. --- Hayti Indians boys basketball coach Philip Taylor liked his team's chances of advancing to the Class 2 state championship at halftime of Thursday's state semifinal contest against the Billings Wildcats.

Briefly: Billings defeats Hayti boys basketball team 79-60 in Class 2 state semifinal contest (03/15/12)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- The Hayti Indians boys basketball team suffered a 79-60 loss to the Billings Wildcats in its Class 2 state semifinal contest Thursday afternoon. Hayti (21-10) trailed Billings (28-3) by one point at halftime. Billings went on a 22-2 run in the third quarter and led 55-43 entering the final period. The Indians never trimmed the margin to single digits in the four the quarter...

Scott County Central boys basketball team advance state championship game (03/15/12)
The Braves will attempt to win a fourth consecutive state title on Saturday.

Exceeding expectations: Dominique Porter leads Scott County Central boys basketball team back to final four (03/15/12)
It wasn't long after the Scott County Central Braves won their third consecutive state title a year ago that Dominique Porter changed his focus to winning a fourth consecutive championship during his senior season.

Briefly: Billings defeats Hayti boys basketball team 79-60 in Class 2 state semifinal contest (03/15/12)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- The Hayti Indians boys basketball team suffered a 79-60 loss to the Billings Wildcats in its Class 2 state semifinal contest Thursday afternoon. Hayti (21-10) trailed Billings (28-3) by one point at halftime. Billings went on a 22-2 run in the third quarter and led 55-43 entering the final period. The Indians never trimmed the margin to single digits in the four the quarter...

Scott County Central boys basketball team to face Glasgow in Class 1 state semifinal (03/15/12)
A preview of the Class 1 state semifinal boys basketball game between Scott County Central and Glasgow.

Jays looking to finish the job (03/14/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- Back in the Show-Me Showdown for the second straight year, the Charleston Bluejays will return to Columbia looking to make up for last year's semifinal letdown that left the Bluejays out of the championship game...

Braves chasing their fourth straight state championship (03/14/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Not many thought the Scott County Central Braves would be in this position. Especially this soon. After losing their superstar, Otto Porter, as well as a host of experience on the big stage from last years squad, the Braves have debunked many thoughts about them having what it takes to bring home another state championship...

Wright guides Scott County Central boys basketball team to final four after recovering from car accident (03/14/12)
SCC coach Kenyon Wright returns his Braves to the final four after being injured in an in-season car accident

Southeast Missourian Player of the week: Scott County Central's LaMarcus Steward (03/14/12)
Senior LaMarcus Steward wasn't ready for his season to end. The Scott County Central guard scored 16 points in the first half alone in the Braves' Class 1 state quarterfinal game against Eminence. He went 8 of 13 (62 percent) from the floor in the half...

Wright leads Scott County Central boys basketball team to final four after recovering from car accident (03/14/12)
SCC coach Kenyon Wright returns his Braves to the final four after being injured in an in-season car accident

Hayti boys cruise past Oran, advance to state final four for first time since 1983 (03/13/12)
DEXTER, Mo. -- Hayti Indians boys basketball coach Philip Taylor tried to instill confidence in his shooters heading into Saturday's state quarterfinal contest against the Oran Eagles. "We were one of 16 from 3-point range Wednesday night," Taylor said of Hayti's triple overtime state sectional win against state-ranked Thayer. ...

Scott Central back in semifinals (03/12/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com POPLAR BLUFF -- In surviving a rough first half against Eminence on Saturday, the Scott County Central Braves moved one step closer to their fourth-consecutive state championship. Led by 24 points from senior Lamarcus Steward, the Braves took a three-point lead into the half before holding on for a 65-51 quarterfinal win to book their trip to the Class 1 final four...

Charleston boys basketball team heads back to final four (03/12/12)
Senior Greg Tucker knocked down all 10 of his free throws in the fourth quarter to help guide the Bluejays to a 71-63 win.

Huge second half lifts Hayti over Oran (03/12/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com DEXTER -- The Hayti Indians are known for being an athletic team that crashes the boards hard. Combine that aspect with accurate perimeter shooting and it's a combination that proved to be too much for Oran to overcome as Hayti rolled to a 74-48 victory in a Class 2 quarterfinal game at Dexter High School...

Scott County Central boys basketball team earns fifth consecutive trip to final four (03/11/12)
The Scott County Central boys basketball team defeated Eminence 65-51 in a Class 1 state quarterfinal Saturday.

Oran boys basketball team's charge to final four falls short (03/11/12)
The Oran boys basketball team fell to Hayti 74-48 in a Class 2 state quarterfinal Saturday.

Columbia bound (03/11/12)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Some important things changed for the Scott County Central boys basketball team this season. Some didn't. The Braves are going back to the Class 1 final four after a 65-51 victory over Eminence on Saturday. "I'm just speechless," said junior Jaylen Porter, who rarely is at a loss for words. ...

Oran's charge to final four falls short (03/11/12)
DEXTER, Mo. -- Both the Hayti and Oran boys basketball teams were surprise participants in the Class 2 quarterfinal round. Only the Indians will get to continue their storybook season following Saturday's 74-48 romp at Dexter High School. "Unbelievable," Hayti coach Phillip Taylor said after the Indians secured their first trip to the final four since the 1983 squad claimed a state title. "My heart's beating 100 miles an hour."...

New Haven eliminates South Pemiscot girls from state basketball playoffs (03/11/12)
DEXTER, Mo. -- The South Pemiscot Bulldogs fell one victory shy of making its first trip to the state final four in girls basketball. The New Haven Shamrocks defeated South Pemiscot 48-42 Saturday afternoon in a Class 2 quarterfinal contest at the Bearcat Event Center in Dexter, Mo...

March 10, 2012 Scoreboard (03/10/12)
Boys Basketball Class 2 state quarterfinal Hayti 74, Oran 48 Class 1 state quarterfinal Scott County Central 65, Eminence 51

Kennett Players of the Month (03/10/12)

Hayti boys move one step closer to state final four with triple OT win against Thayer (03/08/12)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Hayti Indians varsity boys basketball coach Phillip Taylor used two words to describe his team's third straight dramatic playoff victory Wednesday evening "Cardiac kids," Taylor said of his team. "They are the 'cardiac kids.' We come out a little flat the first half and then for some strange reason we turn it on and decide to play. ...

South Pemiscot girls advance to state quarterfinals with 59-58 win against Neelyville (03/09/12)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- The Neelyville Lady Tigers had the last possession and the last shot to mount a nine-point fourth quarter come back against South Pemiscot in the MSHSAA Class 2 sectional round at Peters Gym Wednesday night. Trailing by one point with 6.1 seconds left, the Lady Tigers brought the ball up the floor off a time out...

Local teams seeking to advance to semifinals (03/09/12)
davidj@standard-democrat.com POPLAR BLUFF -- Several local boys teams will be fighting to make it to the state semifinals this weekend in Classes 1, 2 and 3. Here is a breakdown of the games featuring local teams. 2:45 p.m. Saturday, Poplar Bluff High School...

Hayti boys move one step closer to state final four with triple OT win against Thayer (03/09/12)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Hayti Indians varsity boys basketball coach Phillip Taylor used two words to describe his team's third straight dramatic playoff victory Wednesday evening "Cardiac kids," Taylor said of his team. "They are the 'cardiac kids.' We come out a little flat the first half and then for some strange reason we turn it on and decide to play. ...

Oran in quarterfinals for first time since 1969 (03/08/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com PARK HILLS -- Back in the same gym on Wednesday where New Haven ended their season in last year's sectional, Oran booked their first trip to the quarterfinals since 1969. Taking a 11-point lead into the half, the Eagles survived a second half surge by the Crossroads College Prep Current for a 59-54 Class 2 sectional win...

Moving on (03/08/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com WEST PLAINS -- There's no need to worry about Charleston senior Greg Tucker anymore. He's injury free and ready to lead his explosive Bluejays once again. "I'm 100 percent," Tucker said. "No nagging, no nothing." Tucker, who had dealt with a deep thigh bruise for the last month, poured in a game high 27 points on Wednesday night during Charleston's 74-64 sectional win over Liberty Mountain-View at the West Plains Civic Center in West Plains...

Unbeaten Seymour takes advantage of NMCC jitters 73-39 (03/08/12)
davidj@standard-democrat.com WEST PLAINS -- The New Madrid County Central Lady Eagles were in unfamiliar territory and it showed. NMCC came out timid in Wednesday night's Class 3 sectional game against undefeated Seymour and turned the ball over 30 times falling to the Lady Tigers 73-39 at the West Plains Civic Center...

Oran boys basketball team soars into Class 2 state quarterfinal (03/08/12)
The Oran boys basketball team defeated Crossroads 59-54 in a Class 2 sectional Wednesday.

Crystal City tackles Scott City boys basketball team in sectional round (03/08/12)
The Scott City boys basketball team lost to Crystal City 71-52 in a Class 3 sectional Wednesday.

Oran boys basketball team soars into Class 2 state quarterfinal (03/08/12)
The Oran boys basketball team defeated Crossroads 59-54 in a Class 2 sectional Wednesday.

Meadow Heights girls basketball team's postseason agony strikes again (03/08/12)
The Meadow Heights girls basketball team lost to New Haven 49-48 in a Class 2 sectional Wednesday.

Crystal City tackles Scott City boys basketball team in sectional round (03/08/12)
The Scott City boys basketball team lost to Crystal City 71-52 in a Class 3 sectional Wednesday.

Meadow Heights girls basketball team's postseason agony strikes again (03/08/12)
The Meadow Heights girls basketball team lost to New Haven 49-48 in a Class 2 sectional Wednesday.

Scott County Central eliminates Risco from boys basketball playoffs again (03/08/12)
DEXTER, Mo. -- The third time did not prove to be the charm for the Risco Tigers varsity boys basketball program Tuesday night. The two-time defending Class 1 state champion Scott County Central Braves outscored Risco in every quarter on its way to a convincing 100-76 state sectional win...

Scott County Central eliminates Risco from boys basketball playoffs again (03/07/12)
DEXTER, Mo. -- The third time did not prove to be the charm for the Risco Tigers varsity boys basketball program Tuesday night. The thre-time defending Class 1 state champion Scott County Central Braves outscored Risco in every quarter on its way to a convincing 100-76 state sectional win...

Southeast Missourian Player of the week: Scott City's Zach Cotner (03/07/12)
Senior Zach Cotner gave coach Mark Dannenmueller a big hug after the Scott City boys basketball team captured the Class 3 District 3 title. "I don't even know how to explain it," Cotner said. "I've never felt this way before in my life. This is a great feeling."...

March 7, 2012 Scoreboard (03/07/12)
Girls Basketball Class 2 sectional New Haven 49, Meadow Heights 48

Braves' quickness too much for Tigers (03/07/12)
DEXTER -- In the Tri-County Conference, the Risco Tigers are known as the quick, athletic team. However, in Tuesday's Class 1 Sectional game at the Dexter Bearcat Event Center, Scott County Central showed a level of quickness that the Tigers couldn't match, resulting in a one-sided, 100-76 victory by the Braves...

Naylor shooting too much for Lady Bobcats (03/07/12)
By Brent Shipman sports@standard-democrat.com DEXTER -- For the third straight year Delta saw its season come to a close at the hands of Naylor. Facing off with the Lady Bobcats in Class 1 Sectionals, the Lady Eagles hit 10 3-pointers on the night as they rolled to a 48-23 win...

Braves' quickness too much for Tigers (03/07/12)
DEXTER -- In the Tri-County Conference, the Risco Tigers are known as the quick, athletic team. However, in Tuesday's Class 1 Sectional game at the Dexter Bearcat Event Center, Scott County Central showed a level of quickness that the Tigers couldn't match, resulting in a one-sided, 100-76 victory by the Braves...

SCC uses talk of Risco upset as motivation in sectional (03/07/12)
DEXTER -- Dominique Porter and the rest of the Scott County Central Braves needed to make something known. Despite their record, their lack of customary blowout games throughout the season and former players that have moved on, the Braves are still the Class 1 team to beat...

Scott County Central boys basketball team thwarts Risco again (03/07/12)
DEXTER, Mo. -- There was still 1 minute, 20 seconds left on the clock when LaMarcus Steward walked over to teammate Dominique Porter in the backcourt while their opponent shot a free throw. The outcome of Scott County Central's Class 1 sectional against Risco had been decided long before, so the two seniors took a moment to assess what soon would be a 100-76 victory...

Delta girls basketball season ends in Class 1 sectional (03/07/12)
Delta fell to hot-shooting Naylor 48-23 in the Class 1 girls playoff game

SCC-Risco highlights sectional play (03/06/12)
davidj@standard-democrat.com DEXTER -- Several local teams will be taking part in playoff basketball this week, beginning with sectionals in Class 1 today and Class 2 and 3 Wednesday. Here is a breakdown of the games featuring local teams. 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, Bearcat Event Center (Dexter)...

NMCC girls to take on undefeated Seymour (03/06/12)
davidj@standard-democrat.com DEXTER -- Two local girls teams will be taking part in playoff basketball this week, beginning with sectionals in Class 1 today with Delta and Class 3 Wednesday with New Madrid County Central. Here is a breakdown of the games featuring local teams...

MCA ends Dexter's playoff dreams (03/06/12)
FARMINGTON, Mo. -- If defense wins championships, Miller Career Academy is well on its way to the girls Class 4 MSHSAA title. The Lady Phoenix put on a man-to-man defensive clinic against Dexter and bounced the Lady Bearcats from playoffs with a 51-34 quarterfinal win Saturday at the Farmington Civic Center...

Offensive struggles: Dexter struggles to find points in quarterfinal loss (03/05/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com FARMINGTON -- Although Miller Career Academy was late to the party, it's the Dexter Lady Bearcats who are going home early. Dexter struggled against a mighty Miller team that was led by sophomore Zhanesha Dickerson's 21 points on Saturday during the Class 4 quarterfinal losing 51-34...

Agony of defeat: SHS comeback falls short against Imagine in Class 4 quarterfinal game (03/05/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com FARMINGTON -- After completing a perfect 30-0 season last year and capturing the school's first-ever basketball state championship, Sikeston's players had dreams of returning to the final four once again. But those dreams ended in heartbreaking fashion on Saturday night with a 65-64 loss to Imagine College Prep in a Class 4 Quarterfinal game at the Farmington Civic Center...

Offensive struggles: Dexter struggles to find points in quarterfinal loss (03/05/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com FARMINGTON -- Although Miller Career Academy was late to the party, it's the Dexter Lady Bearcats who are going home early. Dexter struggled against a mighty Miller team that was led by sophomore Zhanesha Dickerson's 21 points on Saturday during the Class 4 quarterfinal losing 51-34...

Hayti boys claim district championship with overtime win against Holcomb (03/04/12)
HAYTI, Mo. -- For a second consecutive night overtime was required to determine a winner at the Class 2, District 1, boys basketball tournament. The second-seeded Holcomb Hornets and fourth-seeded Hayti Indians were tied at 44 at the end of regulation after the Indians' Jerome Thomas had a 2-point shot inside the free-throw line rim out at the buzzer...

Hayti boys claim district championship with overtime win against Holcomb (03/03/12)
HAYTI, Mo. -- For a second consecutive night overtime was required to determine a winner at the Class 2, District 1, boys basketball tournament. The second-seeded Holcomb Hornets and fourth-seeded Hayti Indians were tied at 44 at the end of regulation after the Indians' Jerome Thomas had a 2-point shot inside the free-throw line rim out at the buzzer...

Portageville falls to South Pem in title game (03/03/12)
HAYTI -- A pair of sophomores were too tough for Portageville to handle. South Pemiscot's Carrie Shephard and Alisha Campbell combined for 47 points on Friday night defeating Portageville 81-52 in the Class 2, District 1 championship game at Hayti High School...

Top-ranked Charleston eliminates Kennett boys from playoffs (03/03/12)
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- If there were any doubts that the Charleston Bluejays were worthy of their No. 1 ranking in Class 3, there might not be anymore. The Bluejays scored the final nine points of the first quarter to break open a close game and never looked back, rolling to a 73-42 win over the Kennett Indians in the championship game of the Class 3, District 1 Tournament Friday...

Holcomb boys advance to district final with double overtime win against Bernie (03/03/12)
HAYTI, Mo. -- Two overtimes were necessary Thursday night to determine if the Bernie Mules or Holcomb Hornets would reach the Class 2, District 1, boys basketball championship. The Mules maintained a double-digit lead twice in the 40-minute classic, while the Hornets largest lead was six in the fourth head-to-head meeting between the two squads...

Three-peat (03/02/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com RISCO -- After the cheering died down, the pictures were taken and the celebration ended, Risco was quickly reminded that their quest wasn't over. Although the Tigers took care of the Gideon Bulldogs 88-72 for their third straight Class 1, District 1 championship on Thursday night, thoughts of the Scott County Central Braves crept into their minds. ...

Scott City boys basketball team survives to down Saxony Lutheran and claim district crown (03/02/12)
The Scott City boys basketball team defeated Saxony Lutheran 48-35 in the Class 3 District 3 championship game Thursday.

Kennett boys advance to Class 3 district championship for 3rd straight season with 59-51 win against Doniphan (03/01/12)
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- Kennett Indians senior forward Adam Grantham credited the mental toughness his team had gained throughout the season when asked to explain how his team handled falling behind 8-0 65 seconds into Wednesday night's must-win district semifinal contest against the Doniphan Dons...

Hayti boys upset top-seeded Portageville at the buzzer (03/02/12)
HAYTI -- Despite the fact that Hunter Turner went into the final seconds of Thursday's Class 2, District 1 semifinals without a field goal, the Hayti Indians entrusted the senior with the most important shot of their season. With the Indians knotted up with Portageville and inbounding the ball on their own baseline with 3.6 seconds remaining, Keenon Norris kicked the ball out to the right side of the arc where Turner was waiting for an open shot...

Holcomb rallies to end Mules' season in double overtime (03/02/12)
HAYTI, Mo. -- Two overtimes were necessary Thursday night to determine if the Bernie Mules or Holcomb Hornets would reach the Class 2, District 1, boys basketball championship. The Mules maintained a double-digit lead twice in the 40-minute classic, while the Hornets' largest lead was six points in the fourth head-to-head meeting between the two squads...

Hayti hits three at buzzer to end Portageville's season (03/02/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com HAYTI -- Despite the fact that Hunter Turner went into the final seconds of Thursday's Class 2, District 1 semifinals without a field goal, the Hayti Indians entrusted the senior with the most important shot of their season...

Holcomb boys advance to district final with double overtime win against Bernie (03/02/12)
HAYTI, Mo. -- Two overtimes were necessary Thursday night to determine if the Bernie Mules or Holcomb Hornets would reach the Class 2, District 1, boys basketball championship. The Mules maintained a double-digit lead twice in the 40-minute classic, while the Hornets largest lead was six in the fourth head-to-head meeting between the two squads...

Delta girls basketball team rallies in second half to down Scott County Central for title (03/02/12)
The Delta girls basketball team defeated Scott County Central 65-46 in the Class 1 District 2 title game Thursday.

Saxony Lutheran girls basketball team falls to West County in district title game (03/02/12)
The Saxony Lutheran girls basketball team lost to top-seeded West County 53-28 in the Class 3 District 3 championship game Thursday.

Scott County Central boys basketball team stiff-arms Oak Ridge in district title game (03/02/12)
The Scott County Central boys basketball team defeated Oak Ridge 68-54 in the Class 1 District 2 title game Thursday.

Meadow Heights girls basketball team captures fourth straight district title (03/02/12)
The Meadow Heights girls basketball team defeated Lesterville 73-50 to win the Class 2 District 3 title Thursday.

Scott County Central boys basketball team stiff-arms Oak Ridge in district title game (03/02/12)
The Scott County Central boys basketball team defeated Oak Ridge 68-54 in the Class 1 District 2 title game Thursday.

Delta girls basketball team rallies in second half to down Scott County Central for title (03/02/12)
The Delta girls basketball team defeated Scott County Central 65-46 in the Class 1 District 2 title game Thursday.

Saxony Lutheran girls basketball team falls to West County in district title game (03/02/12)
The Saxony Lutheran girls basketball team lost to top-seeded West County 53-28 in the Class 3 District 3 championship game Thursday.

St. Vincent girls basketball team bows out in district semifinal (03/02/12)
The St. Vincent girls basketball team fell to Bismarck 61-51 in a Class 2 District 4 semifinal Thursday.

Oran boys basketball team downs Advance to defend district crown (03/02/12)
The Oran boys basketball team defeated top-seeded Advance 58-54 to win the Class 2 District 3 title Thursday.

Relentless (03/01/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com PARK HILLS -- DeSoto's height was no match for Sikeston's relentlessness. On Wednesday night, not even the likes of Southeast Missouri State University recruits Colin Ferguson and Jared White could slow down the merciless attack of Sikeston who defeated the Dragons 71-59 in the Class 4, Sectional at Mineral Area College in Park Hills...

Harris, Dexter get past Lady Rebels (03/01/12)
davidj@standard-democrat.com PARK HILLS -- The Dexter Lady Bearcats have been known all season for having a balanced scoring attack, but for one half in Wednesday night's Class 4 sectional at Mineral Area College, Brittany Harris stole the show. The junior scored 18 first half points and pulled down nine rebounds before the rest of the Lady Bearcats took over in the second half in a 64-49 win over Park Hills Central...

Charleston survives tough test from Caruthersville in semis (03/01/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com BLOOMFIELD -- With his team winning so many lopsided games during the regular season, Charleston head coach Danny Farmer entered the Class 3, District 1 Tournament worried his team might have become a little overconfident...

Doniphan upsets state-ranked Kennett girls in Class 3 district semifinal (02/29/12)
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- The state-ranked Kennett Lady Indians varsity girls basketball program entered Tuesday's Class 3 district semifinal contest averaging 56 points per game offensively.

March 1, 2012 Scoreboard (03/01/12)
Boys Basketball Scott City vs. Saxony Lutheran, 7:30 p.m. Portageville vs. Hayti, 6 p.m. Holcomb vs. Bernie, 7:30 p.m. Class 2 District 2 Winona vs. Thayer, 7:30 p.m. Advance vs. Oran, 8 p.m. Risco vs. Gideon, 7:30 p.m. Scott County Central vs. Oak Ridge, 7:30 p.m...

Cape Central boys basketball team falters in sectional (03/01/12)
The Cape Central boys basketball team fell to CBC in a Class 5 sectional Wednesday.

Kennett boys advance to Class 3 district championship for 3rd straight season with 59-51 win against Doniphan (03/01/12)
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- Kennett Indians senior forward Adam Grantham credited the mental toughness his team had gained throughout the season when asked to explain how his team handled falling behind 8-0 65 seconds into Wednesday night's must-win district semifinal contest against the Doniphan Dons...

Cape Central boys basketball team falters in sectional (03/01/12)
The Cape Central boys basketball team fell to CBC in a Class 5 sectional Wednesday.

St. Joseph's ousts Jackson girls in Class 5 girls basketball sectional (03/01/12)
The Jackson girls basketball team fell to St. Joseph's Academy in a Class 5 sectional Wednesday.

Scott City boys basketball team slips into district final (02/29/12)
PARK HILLS, Mo. -- It took the Scott City boys basketball team 29 minutes of play to earn its first lead against West County in its Class 3 District 3 semifinal Tuesday night. That was longer than expected for the No. 1 seed, but the Rams never surrendered the lead and held on for a 61-60 victory at West County High School...

Kennett boys defeat Bloomfield 48-35, advance to Class 3 district semifinals (02/28/12)
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- With their offense struggling to click, the Kennett Indians turned to their defense to keep their season alive. The Tribe overcame a cold night on the offensive end of the floor and held off a late charge to down the Bloomfield Wildcats 48-35 in the quarterfinals of the Class 3, District 1 Tournament at Bloomfield Monday night...

Southeast Missourian Player of the week: Jackson's Danielle Daume (02/29/12)
Jackson junior Danielle Daume remembered the pain and heartbreak from last season's Class 5 District 1 final. "That was hard," Daume said after Friday's Class 5 District 1 title game. "We just came in tonight and didn't want that to happen again. I think that was driving us."...

February 29, 2012 Scoreboard (02/29/12)
Boys Basketball Cape Central vs. CBC, 7:30 p.m. Sikeston vs. De Soto, 7:30 p.m. Girls Basketball Jackson vs. St. Joseph's Academy, 6 p.m. Dexter vs. Park Hills Central, 6 p.m...

Scott County Central ends Rebels' season (02/29/12)
OAK RIDGE, Mo. -- The Class 1 state boys basketball championship still runs through Scott County Central. The Braves reminded any doubters of that on Tuesday night. The three-time defending state champions started their title defense with a 85-41 dismantling of Richland in the Class 1 District 2 semifinals...

Class 1 District 2 title games moved (02/29/12)
The Class 1 District 2 girls and boys championship games have been moved after the Oak Ridge gym suffered damage during Wednesday's early morning storms. The games will be played Thursday at Saxony Lutheran High School. The Delta vs. Scott County Central girls game will be played at 6 p.m. The boys game between Scott County Central and Oak Ridge will tip at 7:30 p.m...

Hornets rally past Chaffee into final (02/29/12)
GREENVILLE, Mo. -- Chaffee's offense started Tuesday's Class 2 District 3 semifinal in overdrive. The Red Devils struggled offensively at points this season, but that wasn't the case during the opening eight minutes against Advance. They were hitting baskets in transition, forcing turnovers and looked ready to make a run at upsetting top-seeded Advance...

Risco advances to finals with 100-74 win over Clarkton (02/29/12)
RISCO -- The Risco Tigers are a team that can score in bunches and you never know where it's going to come from. Utilizing plenty of depth and plenty of scoring options, the top-seeded Tigers knocked off fourth seed and Tri-County Conference rival Clarkton, 100-74, on Tuesday at Risco High School in the Class 1, District 1 Tournament...

Portageville gets past Lady Lions for shot at district title (02/29/12)
HAYTI -- Getting double digits from both Latavia Harris and Taylor McCoy, the third-seeded Portageville Lady Bulldogs advanced to the championship game of the Class 2, District 1 Tournament on Tuesday by defeating Senath-Hornersville 49-37 at Hayti High School...

Risco advances to finals with 100-74 win over Clarkton (02/29/12)
RISCO -- The Risco Tigers are a team that can score in bunches and you never know where it's going to come from. Utilizing plenty of depth and plenty of scoring options, the top-seeded Tigers knocked off fourth seed and Tri-County Conference rival Clarkton, 100-74, on Tuesday at Risco High School in the Class 1, District 1 Tournament...

February 28, 2011 Scoreboard (02/29/12)
All the high school basketball scores reported to semoball.com.

Scott County Central boys basketball team blasts Richland 85-41 (02/29/12)
OAK RIDGE -- The Class 1 state boys basketball championship still runs through Scott County Central. The Braves reminded any doubters of that on Tuesday night. The three-time defending state champions started their title defense with a 85-41 dismantling of Richland in the Class 1 District 2 semifinals...

Top-seeded Advance boys basketball team reaches district final (02/29/12)
The Hornets weathered Chaffee's fast start and won 68-61 in Class 2 District 3

Scott City boys basketball team slips into district final (02/29/12)
PARK HILLS, Mo. -- It took the Scott City boys basketball team 29 minutes of play to earn its first lead against West County in its Class 3 District 3 semifinal Tuesday night. That was longer than expected for the No. 1 seed, but the Rams never surrendered the lead and held on for a 61-60 victory at West County High School...

Oak Ridge boys basketball team finally finds mark, beats Delta in semis (02/29/12)
OAK RIDGE -- Oak Ridge boys basketball coach Adam Stoneking had a simple message at halftime for his players in the Class 1 District 2 semifinals Tuesday night. His team trailed Delta 16-14, and the message for his Blue Jays was to start making shots or the season would end quickly...

Oran boys basketball team explodes to 73-36 win in district semis (02/29/12)
The Eagles disposed of Richland to reach the Class 2 District 3 final

Top-seeded Advance boys basketball team reaches district final with semifinal win over Chaffee (02/29/12)
The Hornets weathered Chaffee's fast start and won 68-61 in Class 2 District 3

Scott County Central boys basketball team blasts Richland 85-41 (02/29/12)
OAK RIDGE -- The Class 1 state boys basketball championship still runs through Scott County Central. The Braves reminded any doubters of that on Tuesday night. The three-time defending state champions started their title defense with a 85-41 dismantling of Richland in the Class 1 District 2 semifinals...

Saxony Lutheran boys basketball team upends Clearwater in district semis (02/29/12)
Saxony Lutheran reached the Class 2 District 3 final with a 50-44 victory

Oran boys basketball team explodes to 73-36 win in district semis (02/29/12)
The Eagles disposed of Richland to reach the Class 2 District 3 final

Oak Ridge boys basketball team finally finds mark, beats Delta in semis (02/29/12)
OAK RIDGE -- Oak Ridge boys basketball coach Adam Stoneking had a simple message at halftime for his players in the Class 1 District 2 semifinals Tuesday night. His team trailed Delta 16-14, and the message for his Blue Jays was to start making shots or the season would end quickly...

Doniphan upsets state-ranked Kennett girls in Class 3 district semifinal (02/29/12)
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- The state-ranked Kennett Lady Indians varsity girls basketball program entered Tuesday's Class 3 district semifinal contest averaging 56 points per game offensively.

H.S basketball roundup: Portageville, Holcomb and Hayti boys collect district quarterfinal wins (02/28/12)
No. 1 Portageville 67, No. 8 Campbell 30 The top-seeded Portageville Bulldogs boys basketball team held eighth-seeded Campbell to two first-quarter points and never looked back on its way to a 67-30 win in quarterfinal action at the Class 2, District 1, tournament in Hayti Monday...

Bernie boys collect 72-24 district quarterfinal win against Senath-Hornersville (02/29/12)
HAYTI, Mo. --Bernie varsity boys basketball coach Brad Botsch did not anticipate his team would face man-to-man defense early in Monday night's district quarterfinal contest against the Senath-Hornersville Lions. "They started out man," Botsch said of the Lions' first-quarter defense. "I was a little surprised. . ."...

Bernie boys collect 72-24 district quarterfinal win against Senath-Hornersville (02/28/12)
HAYTI, Mo. --Bernie varsity boys basketball coach Brad Botsch did not anticipate his team would face man-to-man defense early in Monday night's district quarterfinal contest against the Senath-Hornersville Lions. "They started out man," Botsch said of the Lions' first-quarter defense. "I was a little surprised. . ."...

Charleston rolls; NMCC's season ends (02/28/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com BLOOMFIELD -- Despite a strong fourth quarter surge on Monday, fifth-seeded New Madrid County Central couldn't overcome a rough first half against fourth-seeded Caruthersville. Playing the Tigers in the quarterfinals of the Class 3, District 1 Tournament, the Eagles saw their season come to a close with a 66-56 loss...

Saxony Lutheran girls basketball team reaches district final (02/28/12)
PARK HILLS, Mo. -- Woodland closed within nine points with a third-quarter run Monday. But the upset-minded Saxony Lutheran girls basketball team coolly responded with back-to-back 3-pointers to seize the momentum. "It felt good to get the comfort in there," said Saxony Lutheran junior Lauren Hecht, who hit the second 3...

Without Tucker, Jays still cruise into semifinals (02/28/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com BLOOMFIELD -- Even with leading scorer, Greg Tucker, sitting on the bench in street clothes, the top-seeded Charleston Bluejays had little trouble advancing to the semifinals of the Class 3, District 1 Tournament. While letting Tucker spend a few extra day resting a nagging thigh injury, the Bluejays opened up the quarterfinals on Monday with a 80-40 win over eighth-seeded Twin Rivers...

H.S basketball roundup: Portageville, Holcomb and Hayti boys collect district quarterfinal wins (02/28/12)
No. 1 Portageville 67, No. 8 Campbell 30 The top-seeded Portageville Bulldogs boys basketball team held eighth-seeded Campbell to two first-quarter points and never looked back on its way to a 67-30 win in quarterfinal action at the Class 2, District 1, tournament in Hayti Monday...

High school roundup: Meadow Heights girls basketball team cruises into district final (02/28/12)
All the local high school events reported Monday to the Southeast Missourian.

Saxony Lutheran girls basketball team reaches district final (02/28/12)
PARK HILLS, Mo. -- Woodland closed within nine points with a third-quarter run Monday. But the upset-minded Saxony Lutheran girls basketball team coolly responded with back-to-back 3-pointers to seize the momentum. "It felt good to get the comfort in there," said Saxony Lutheran junior Lauren Hecht, who hit the second 3...

Scott City girls basketball team loses in district semifinals (02/28/12)
PARK HILLS, Mo. -- The lull came at a horrible time. Scott City failed to hit a field goal in the third quarter, which allowed top-seeded West County to pull away Monday. The host Bulldogs outscored the Rams by 15 points in the quarter and rolled to a 56-30 victory in a Class 3 District 3 semifinal...

Eagles fall to Twin Rivers in opening round of tourney (02/27/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com BLOOMFIELD -- Looking to advance to the quarterfinals of the Class 3, District 1 Tournament, the ninth-seeded East Prairie Eagles fell to the eighth-seeded Twin Rivers Royals 70-48 in Saturday's play-in game. "I felt like tonight everybody wanted to step up and be 'the man' instead of playing as a team," East Prairie head coach Casey Knight said. ...

Charleston and East Prairie girls drop first round games (02/27/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com BLOOMFIELD -- Unable to rebound from a rough first half, the Charleston Lady Bluejays saw their season come to a close with a 75-56 loss to Doniphan in the opening round of the Class 3, District 1 Tournament on Saturday...

February 27, 2012 Scoreboard (02/27/12)
Girls Basketball Class 3 District 3 West County 56, Scott City 30 Saxony Lutheran 49, Woodland 35

Charleston and East Prairie girls drop first round games (02/27/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com BLOOMFIELD -- Unable to rebound from a rough first half, the Charleston Lady Bluejays saw their season come to a close with a 75-56 loss to Doniphan in the opening round of the Class 3, District 1 Tournament on Saturday...

Chaffee boys, girls both advance along with the Oran boys (02/27/12)
GREENVILLE -- Chaffee earned a spot in the semifinals with a 57-42 win over Ellington on Saturday afternoon. Taylor Fodge scored 19 points and Adrienne Eichhorn added 15 for the Lady Devils (6-16), who will face top-seeded Meadow Heights in Monday's 6 p.m. semifinal...

Central boys basketball team beats Poplar Bluff for second consecutive district title (02/26/12)
The top-seeded Tigers routed second-seeded Poplar Bluff 58-28 in the Class 5 District 1 final Friday night at Jackson High School.

High school roundup: Delta, Scott County Central girls basketball teams to square off for district crown (02/26/12)
All the scores from Saturday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian.

Dexter girls make it back-to-back district basketball titles over Notre Dame (02/26/12)
The Bearcats never trailed after the first quarter on their way to a 62-38 win.

Balanced effort carries Delta boys basketball team to Class 1 District 2 win (02/26/12)
The third-seeded Delta boys basketball team defeated Fulton at St. Albans 68-38 romp in a Class 1 District 2 quarterfinal Saturday.

Saxony Lutheran boys basketball team grounds Woodland in Class 3 District 3 quarterfinal (02/26/12)
The Saxony Lutheran boys basketball team defeated Woodland 63-49 in a Class 3 District 3 quarterfinal Saturday.

Woodland, Saxony Lutheran girls basketball teams advance to Class 3 District 3 semifinals (02/26/12)
The Saxony Lutheran and Woodland girls basketball teams will play in the Class 3 District 3 semifinals.

Jackson girls basketball team ends Poplar Bluff's district reign (02/26/12)
The Indians defeated Poplar Bluff 58-39 to claim the Class 5 District 1 title on their home floor Friday night.

Sikeston boys romp past rival Notre Dame to claim district basketball title (02/26/12)
Sikeston, the No. 2 seed, shot 60 percent from the field in their 74-46 rout of top-seeded Notre Dame.

Third-quarter struggles spoil Bell City boys basketball team's season (02/26/12)
The Bell City boys basketball team lost to Richland 69-60 in a Class 1 District 2 quarterfinal Saturday.

Saxony Lutheran boys basketball team grounds Woodland in Class 3 District 3 quarterfinal (02/26/12)
The Saxony Lutheran boys basketball team defeated Woodland 63-49 in a Class 3 District 3 quarterfinal Saturday.

Woodland, Saxony Lutheran girls basketball teams advance to Class 3 District 3 semifinals (02/26/12)
The Saxony Lutheran and Woodland girls basketball teams will play in the Class 3 District 3 semifinals.

Third-quarter struggles spoil Bell City boys basketball team's season (02/26/12)
The Bell City boys basketball team lost to Richland 69-60 in a Class 1 District 2 quarterfinal Saturday.

High school roundup: Delta, Scott County Central girls basketball teams to square off for district crown (02/26/12)
All the scores from Saturday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian.

Balanced effort carries Delta boys basketball team to Class 1 District 2 win (02/26/12)
The third-seeded Delta boys basketball team defeated Fulton at St. Albans 68-38 romp in a Class 1 District 2 quarterfinal Saturday.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T: SHS earns respect, fourth-straight district title after routing Notre Dame (02/25/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Despite being the defending state champions, three-time defending district champs and following that up with an impressive regular season run this year, the Sikeston Bulldogs still received the No. 2 seed in the Class 4, District 1 Tournament...

Repeat! Dexter shuts down Notre Dame to claim second-straight title (02/25/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Dexter kept a tight lid on Notre Dame. They held the Lady Bulldogs to 32 percent shooting, their leading scorer to two points and under 40 points for the fifth time this season. The Lady Bearcats won their second straight Class 4, District 1 title on Friday night shrugging aside the Notre Dame Lady Bulldogs 62-38 at the Sikeston Field House...

February 25, 2012 Scoreboard (02/25/12)
Girls Basketball Class 1 District 2 Delta 56, McKinley 49 Scott County Central 68, Fulton School at St. Albans 26 Class 3 District 3 Woodland 45, Jefferson 32 Scott City 47, Arcadia Valley 37

R-E-S-P-E-C-T: SHS earns respect, fourth-straight district title after routing Notre Dame (02/25/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Despite being the defending state champions, three-time defending district champs and following that up with an impressive regular season run this year, the Sikeston Bulldogs still received the No. 2 seed in the Class 4, District 1 Tournament...

Risco ties school record with 22nd win (02/25/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com ZALMA -- The Risco Tigers tied the school's single-season record for wins on Friday night, downing Zalma 98-62. With the win, Risco improves to 22-3, tying the mark set by the 1973-74 team that finished 22-6 under then coach Stan Whitson...

Holcomb boys beat Senath-Hornersville 76-39 (02/25/12)
SENATH, Mo. -- The Holcomb Hornets concluded regular-season play Friday with a 76-39 win against Senath-Hornersville. Holcomb outscored Senath-Hornersville 23-4 in the first period and never trailed after. Kody Wright led Senath-Hornersville with 14 points and Brian Farrar added 13. Holcomb was led by Jamie Massey with 18. James Vance added 12 for the Hornets and Patrick Skelton recorded 11...

Strong second half pushes Caruthersville boys past Bernie (02/25/12)
BERNIE, Mo. -- A stalemate existed after one half Thursday in the first head-to-head varsity boys basketball contest between the Bernie Mules and Caruthersville Tigers in over a decade. The Mules recorded the final five points of the second quarter to force a 30-30 tie seconds before the halftime buzzer sounded...

Strong second half pushes Caruthersville boys past Bernie (02/24/12)
BERNIE, Mo. -- A stalemate existed after one half Thursday in the first head-to-head varsity boys basketball contest between the Bernie Mules and Caruthersville Tigers in over a decade. The Mules recorded the final five points of the second quarter to force a 30-30 tie seconds before the halftime buzzer sounded...

Central boys basketball team beats Poplar Bluff for second consecutive district title (02/26/12)
The top-seeded Tigers routed second-seeded Poplar Bluff 58-28 in the Class 5 District 1 final Friday night at Jackson High School.

Jackson girls basketball team ends Poplar Bluff's district reign (02/26/12)
The Indians defeated Poplar Bluff 58-39 to claim the Class 5 District 1 title on their home floor Friday night.

Sikeston boys romp past rival Notre Dame to claim district basketball title (02/26/12)
Sikeston, the No. 2 seed, shot 60 percent from the field in their 74-46 rout of top-seeded Notre Dame.

Dexter girls make it back-to-back district basketball titles over Notre Dame (02/26/12)
The Bearcats never trailed after the first quarter on their way to a 62-38 win.

February 24, 2012 Scoreboard (02/24/12)
All the high school basketball scores reported to semoball.com.

Fight to the end (02/24/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- After winning in the first round of the Class 4, District 1 tournament with a thrilling come-from-behind victory over Fredericktown on Tuesday, the Sikeston Lady Bulldogs were hoping to catch lightning in a bottle once again...

Oran boys hold off Kelly 75-66 (02/24/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com ORAN -- In their final tuneup before the postseason, the Oran Eagles fought back from an early fourth-deficit on Thursday to hold off the Kelly Hawks for a 75-66 senior night win. "The goal going in is getting a 'W' on senior night," Oran head coach Joe Shoemaker said. "Our seniors have given a lot to the program. They've played hard all four years so I was proud of them and glad we got a win for them tonight."...

Charleston girls end regular season with win (02/24/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com MARBLE HILL -- The Charleston Lady Bluejays finished their season with a 64-60 comeback win over the Woodland Lady Cardinals on Thursday night at Woodland High School. "We're trying to work things out around some injuries and I think they played really well," Charleston head coach Josh Thompson said. "We got down 10 at the half and then 14 in the third but we pulled it out by hitting our free throws."...

Notre Dame girls basketball team reaches district final (02/24/12)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Notre Dame subdued Sikeston at the free-throw line Thursday. Sikeston mounted two charges in the second half, but Notre Dame's ability to convert free throws down the stretch proved the difference in their Class 4 District 1 girls basketball semifinal...

Notre Dame girls basketball team defeats Sikeston to reach Class 4 District 1 title game (02/24/12)
The Notre Dame girls basketball team defeated Sikeston 63-56 in a Class 4 District 1 semifinal Thursday.

Cape Central boys basketball team earns spot in Class 5 District 1 title game (02/23/12)
The Cape Central boys basketball team defeated Northwest 64-40 in a Class 5 District 1 semifinal Wednesday.

February 23, 2012 Scoreboard (02/23/12)
All of the high school basketball scores reported to semoball.com

Familiar territory (02/23/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- When the Class 4, District 1 seeds were released and Sikeston came in at No. 2, it might have served as a little motivation for the Bulldog players. On Wednesday in the semifinals of the district, the defending state champion Bulldogs sent out a statement that they are still indeed a force to be reckoned with as they completely dominated third-seeded Perryville, 82-55 at the Field House...

Sikeston overpowers Perryville (02/23/12)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- The Perryville boys basketball team had high hopes for an upset after playing Sikeston tough early this season. Defending Class 4 state champion Sikeston never gave the Pirates a chance in Wednesday night's rematch. The second-seeded Bulldogs rolled past third-seeded Perryville 82-55 in the semifinals of the Class 4 District 1 tournament at the Sikeston Field House...

Notre Dame tames Fredericktown (02/23/12)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- The Notre Dame boys basketball team expected a tough battle from Fredericktown on Wednesday despite having routed the Blackcats by 26 points in early January. "Coach told us they were really improved from the first time we played them," Notre Dame senior guard Ryan Hale said. "They're a really good team. We knew they would give us a fight."...

Jackson boys basketball team's spurt not enough vs. Poplar Bluff in their Class 5 District 1 semifinal (02/23/12)
The Jackson boys basketball team fell to Poplar Bluff 59-51 in a Class 5 District 1 semifinal Wednesday.

Notre Dame boys basketball team tames Fredericktown in Class 4 District 1 semifinal (02/23/12)
The Notre Dame boys basketball team defeated Fredericktown 70-60 in a Class 4 District 1 semifinal Wednesday.

Cape Central boys basketball team earns spot in Class 5 District 1 title game (02/23/12)
The Cape Central boys basketball team defeated Northwest 64-40 in a Class 5 District 1 semifinal Wednesday.

Sikeston boys basketball team overpowers Perryville in Class 4 District 1 semifinal (02/23/12)
The Perryville boys basketball team fell to Sikeston 82-55 in a Class 4 District 1 semifinal Wednesday.

Notre Dame boys basketball team tames Fredericktown in Class 4 District 1 semifinal (02/23/12)
The Notre Dame boys basketball team defeated Fredericktown 70-60 in a Class 4 District 1 semifinal Wednesday.

Jackson boys basketball team's spurt not enough vs. Poplar Bluff in Class 5 District 1 semifinal (02/23/12)
The Jackson boys basketball team fell to Poplar Bluff 59-51 in a Class 5 District 1 semifinal Wednesday.

Sikeston boys basketball team overpowers Perryville in Class 4 District 1 semifinal (02/23/12)
The Perryville boys basketball team fell to Sikeston 82-55 in a Class 4 District 1 semifinal Wednesday.

High school roundup: St. Vincent girls basketball team dumps Scott City (02/23/12)
All the scores from Wednesday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian.

District drama (02/22/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- It took nearly three and a half quarters, but the Sikeston Lady Bulldogs woke up just in time to save their season on Tuesday night. Trailing the entire game, third-seeded Sikeston put together a furious rally in the final four minutes to defeat sixth-seeded Fredericktown 47-46 in heart-pounding Class 4, District 1 action at the Sikeston Field House...

A healthy Central girls basketball team nearly upset Poplar Bluff in district semis (02/22/12)
Central junior Alayah Cooper-Johnson said there was a simple reason why she and her teammates looked like they had some extra energy Tuesday night against Poplar Bluff in a Class 5 District 1 semifinal. Being healthy can provide that look. "Since we've been sick, we've been struggling," Cooper-Johnson said. "Everybody was almost 100 percent healthy. We just felt good. We thought we could pull it off. We almost did, but we fell short."...

Charleston wins minus two starters; NMCC standout reaches milestone (02/22/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com DONIPHAN -- The Charleston Bluejays won a battle of state-ranked teams with a 83-73 road win over Doniphan on Tuesday. Playing without the services of all-state guard Greg Tucker and fellow senior starter Jamaul Gray, Charleston got 33 points from junior Aaron Cassell while junior Ryan Parham added 20, downing the Dons...

February 22, 2012 Scoreboard (02/22/12)
BOYS BASKETBALL Class 4 District 1 semifinals Notre Dame 70, Fredericktown 60 Sikeston vs. Perryville Class 5 District 1 semifinals Cape Central 64, Northwesxt 40 Jackson vs. Poplar Bluff

Charleston wins minus two starters; NMCC standout reaches milestone (02/22/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com DONIPHAN -- The Charleston Bluejays won a battle of state-ranked teams with a 83-73 road win over Doniphan on Tuesday. Playing without the services of all-state guard Greg Tucker and fellow senior starter Jamaul Gray, Charleston got 33 points from junior Aaron Cassell while junior Ryan Parham added 20, downing the Dons...

Bloomfield free throw shooting helps sink Kelly (02/22/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com BLOOMFIELD -- Though Kelly was able to fight back from a slow start on Tuesday to trail by only a point at the half, the Hawks couldn't deny Bloomfield a win on Senior Night. After hanging within a shot into the final minute of play, Kelly watched the Wildcats finish out the game going 7 of 9 from the free throw line to seal a 58-51 win...

Cotner, Rams shine on Senior Night (02/22/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com SCOTT CITY -- As determined as he usually is, Zach Cotner took his intent to another level on Tuesday night. The senior walked off his home court for the last time scoring 33 points against Portageville as Cotner and the Scott City Rams won their final regular season game 60-56...

Bloomfield, Bernie both notch wins (02/22/12)
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- Kelly connected on 11 3-pointers but it still wasn't enough as the Bloomfield Wildcats picked up a 54-50 win on Senior Night. Bloomfield held a slim one-point lead heading into the second half, but the Wildcats limited Kelly to just seven points in the third to build a lead that would stand up until the final buzzer...

Bernie snaps Holcomb boys 14-game winning-streak (02/22/12)
HOLCOMB, Mo. -- The state-ranked Holcomb Hornets suffered its first loss of 2012 Tuesday night to the Bernie Mules. Holcomb, which had won 14 straight games since losing to Bernie on Dec. 29 of 2011, led by one after three quarters Tuesday. The Mules outscored the Hornets 18-9 in the fourth period to collect a 56-48 victory...

High school roundup: Perryville girls basketball team falls in district play (02/22/12)
All the local high school events reported Tuesday to the Southeast Missourian.

Jackson girls basketball team reaches district title game with 62-36 rout (02/22/12)
The Jackson girls basketball team allowed just four points in each of the first two quarters against Seckman, cruising to a 62-36 win on their home floor in the Class 5 District 1 semifinals Tuesday night. The top-seeded Indians built a 19-2 lead to start the game...

NMCC girls beat Kennett 64-50 (02/22/12)
NEW MADRID, Mo. -- The New Madrid County Central Lady Eagles varsity girls basketball program defeated the Kennett Lady Indians 64-50 Tuesday night. Kennett, which won the previous two head-to-head meetings this season by double digits, was outscored in each of the final three periods after leading 14-12 at the end of the first quarter...

Kennett boys collect double-digit win against Scott County Central on Senior Night (02/22/12)
KENNETT, Mo. -- The Kennett Indians varsity boys basketball program ended regular-season play on a high note Tuesday night, defeating the Scott County Central Braves 78-63 on Senior Night at Kennett High School. Scott County Central led the contest 18-16 after the first period, but was outscored 23-13 in the second quarter. The Braves never led in the second half...

February 21, 2012 Scoreboard (02/21/12)
Boys Basketball Scott City 60, Portageville 56 Oran 79, Woodland 56 Delta 56, Bell City 49 Kennett 78, Scott County Central 63 Bernie 56, Holcomb 48 Girls Basketball...