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Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Road Trip makes stop at Kennett Country Club (06/06/13)
KENNETT, Mo. - The Southeast Missouri State University athletic program made its latest stop on its Redhawks Road Trip at the Kennett Country Club Wednesday night. "This is an outreach opportunity for our athletic department to get out to our various communities along the I-55 corridor from St. ...

Gross signs with Missouri Valley (06/01/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com MARSHALL -- He's not recognized as an imposing football figure. His height alone doesn't drum up thoughts about a player who has been a cog in the area's leading defensive machine the past three seasons, but Kyland Gross hangs his hat on his willingness to work...

Kennett's Chapman signs to play college football at Missouri Baptist (05/11/13)
Kennett senior Devante Chapman recently decided to play football at the next level. Chapman signed his letter of intent to play football at Missouri Baptist last week. Missouri Baptist is a four-year university located in St. Louis, Mo., that competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics...

Hayti hires Neal Cruce as head football coach (05/09/13)
After Justin Peden accepted the head football coach position at Dexter High School a few weeks back, the immediate question arose among Hayti High School football players and fans: "Who will be our coach going forward?" Hayti has officially hired Obion County Defensive Coordinator Neal Cruce to coach the Tribe next season...

Hayti hires Neal Cruce as head football coach (05/10/13)
After Justin Peden accepted the head football coach position at Dexter High School a few weeks back, the immediate question arose among Hayti High School football players and fans: "Who will be our coach going forward?" Hayti has officially hired Obion County Defensive Coordinator Neal Cruce to coach the Tribe next season...

Portageville's Daniel Allen signs with Central Methodist (04/27/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com PORTAGEVILLE -- After leading the Portageville Bulldogs to a massive turnaround in his senior season, running back Daniel Allen has chosen to continue playing at the next level. This past week, Allen signed his letter of intent to play football at Central Methodist University...

Dexter's Quertermous signs to play college football (04/24/13)
Scholarship signing ceremonies were held Tuesday at the Bearcat Event Center for Dexter's Logan Quertermous, who will be playing football for the Faulkner University Eagles in Montgomery, Alabama, next season. Present for the signing were (front row, from left) Brandon Quertermous (brother), Travis Quertermous (father), Logan, Kelly Quertermous (mother), (back row) James Sneed, head wrestling coach and assistant football coach and Aaron Pixley, head football and strength coach. ...

Peden named to lead Dexter's football program (03/13/13)
The search for a new football coach at Dexter High School is over. During a special meeting of the Dexter School Board late last week, Justin Peden was hired as the new head coach of the Dexter Bearcats football team. Peden comes to Dexter from Hayti where he has coached football for the past seven years, the last two as the Indians head coach...

College signing 2/22/13 (02/22/13)
Scott City senior Travis Phillips recently signed a letter of intent to play football at Lindenwood University-Belleville. The NAIA school went 4-6 in its inaugural football season in 2012. Phillips rushed for more than 1,300 yards and led the Rams in tackles his senior season, which attracted all-region and all-conference honors...

Terry Turlington retires after 50 years (02/14/13)
Dexter native Terry Turlington has officiated in every major bowl game during his career, including the 2008 NCAA National Championship when Louisiana State University defeated Ohio State University in the Superdome in New Orleans. His long officating career in both football and basketball came to an end in December. ...

Samuel nabs second-largest recruiting class (02/07/13)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Southeast Missouri's 2013 Football Signing Class consists of 25 members, including five mid-year transfers and 20 new commits. This year's class is the second-largest under head coach Tony Samuel. "It's a diverse group and you are going to see that there's a concentration on the linemen and linebackers," said Samuel. "This is a larger class with a good combination of guys with different skill sets."...

Kennett senior Jenny Lockhert slated to twirl at the University of North Dakota (01/24/13)
Senior Jenny Lockhert has entertained home crowds at halftime shows of Kennett football games and basketball games since she was in the eighth grade. Lockhert served as head twirler when she was in the eighth and ninth grade at Kennett. More recently she has served as feature twirler her sophomore, junior and senior years at Kennett...

Dexter native David Lee signs on as quarterbacks coach for Jets (01/23/13)
Dexter native David Lee has signed a two-year contract to coach quarterbacks for the New York Jets. Lee served as quarterbacks coach for the Buffalo Bills last season and is veteran in college and in the NFL. Lee lived in Dexter until 1966 when he left as an eighth grader to move to Florida. ...

Comeback kid (01/20/13)
Jackson's Brannon Wright has helped lead the Indians' resurgence on the football field, and his exploits this season have earned him the title of Southeast Missourian Football Player of the Year.

Aaron Pixley named head football at Kennett High School (01/16/13)
Kennett school officials confirmed following Tuesday night's school board meeting the Kennett school has officially hired a new head football coach. Aaron Pixley, who has served as the head football coach at Dexter since 2000, has accepted the varsity head football coaching job at Kennett for the 2012-13 school year...

Dexter to lose Pixleys in 2013 (01/17/13)
After days of speculation and rumors it became official Tuesday night at a Kennett School Board meeting. Aaron Pixley, Dexter's all-time winningest football coach, will not be leading the Bearcats on the field any longer. The longest tenured football coach in Southeast Missouri will leave Dexter at the end of this school year and assume a similar position at Kennett High School...

Aaron Pixley named head football at Kennett High School (01/17/13)
Kennett school officials confirmed following Tuesday night's school board meeting the Kennett school has officially hired a new head football coach. Aaron Pixley, who has served as the head football coach at Dexter since 2000, has accepted the varsity head football coaching job at Kennett for the 2012-13 school year...

2012 Top 15 sports stories in the Bootheel (01/03/13)
The accomplishments by Bootheel athletes were unprecedented and at times unheard of at their respective schools before 2012. Other accomplishments represented the continued success of perennial powerhouses in the Bootheel. One Dunklin County athlete was drafted by the Atlanta Braves. Another signed to play softball at the University of Missouri. A football player from Malden won the Carr Trophy for the first time in school history...

Nichols made it look too easy in record-setting year (12/26/12)
SIKESTON -- There wasn't much that could stop Nick Nichols. Whether the state champion track star wanted to blow by an offensive lineman or the 195-pound wrestler pushed his opposition aside, Nichols made them both look too easy. He made tackles behind the line of scrimmage more times than anyone in the history of the state of Missouri adding an unstoppable component to yet another potent Sikeston Bulldogs defense in 2012...

First time QB transforms from all-purpose to all-time (12/26/12)
SIKESTON -- Kyland Gross has, simply, always been there. He's been as steady as they come when it came to performing for the Sikeston Bulldogs in everything the coaching staff asked of him. A consistent, all-purpose player if there ever was one. Being consistent was good, but he had to become much more once he was chosen to lead the team at the quarterback position...

Nichols made it look too easy in record-setting year (12/26/12)
SIKESTON -- There wasn't much that could stop Nick Nichols. Whether the state champion track star wanted to blow by an offensive lineman or the 195-pound wrestler pushed his opposition aside, Nichols made them both look too easy. He made tackles behind the line of scrimmage more times than anyone in the history of the state of Missouri adding an unstoppable component to yet another potent Sikeston Bulldogs defense in 2012...

Football Players of the Year (12/26/12)
Left: DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Nick Nichols, Sikeston School: Sikeston High School Year: Senior Height: 6-4 Weight: 195 Position: Defensive Lineman Stats: Nichols was among the most dominant lineman in the state of Missouri. The senior broke the Missouri high school football record for tackles for loss with 36 -- recently held by former Bulldog Treston Pulley. Nichols was also second on the team with 100 total tackles (79 solo), nine sacks and three forced fumbles...

2012 All-SD Team (12/26/12)
Offense QB -- Kyland Gross sr., 5-10, 160, Sikeston ------------------------ RB -- Daniel Allen sr., 6-0, 185, Portageville ------------------------ RB -- Robert Bogan jr., 5-8, 185, Charleston ------------------------ RB -- Chris Word lr., 5-10, 200, Sikeston...

Football Players of the Year (12/26/12)
Left: DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Nick Nichols, Sikeston School: Sikeston High School Year: Senior Height: 6-4 Weight: 195 Position: Defensive Lineman Stats: Nichols was among the most dominant lineman in the state of Missouri. The senior broke the Missouri high school football record for tackles for loss with 36 -- recently held by former Bulldog Treston Pulley. Nichols was also second on the team with 100 total tackles (79 solo), nine sacks and three forced fumbles...

Arkansas State University football coach Gus Malzahn accepts head coaching job at Auburn (12/05/12)
Arkansas State University confirmed Tuesday afternoon current head football coach Gus Malzahn will be accepting the position of head football coach at Auburn University. Chancellor of Arkansas State University Dr. Tim Hudson and athletic director Terry Mohajir issued the following statements in a press release provided by Arkansas State University Tuesday...

Arkansas State University football coach Gus Malzahn accepts head coaching job at Auburn (12/06/12)
Arkansas State University confirmed Tuesday afternoon current head football coach Gus Malzahn will be accepting the position of head football coach at Auburn University. Chancellor of Arkansas State University Dr. Tim Hudson and athletic director Terry Mohajir issued the following statements in a press release provided by Arkansas State University Tuesday...

Media all-state football team released (12/06/12)
The 2012 media all-state football team. --- CLASS 1 1st Team QB: Dylan Heitz, South Harrison, 6-3, 190, Jr. AP: Zane Jacoby, Westran, 6-4, 184, So. RB: Dallas Peoples, Tipton, 5-5, 185, Sr. RB: Zach Freeman, Polo, 5-9, 189, Sr. RB: Derrick Hughes, Hamilton, 5-10, 195...

Jackson's Wright selected first-team all-state in football (12/05/12)
Jackson wide receiver Brannon Wright saved one of his biggest catches for last. Wright, who was a dangerous weapon in a revitalized Jackson offense, hauled in Class 5 first-team all-state recognition by the Missouri Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association today for his performance on the football field during his senior season...

2012 all-region football team released (11/23/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- A panel of southeast Missouri sportswriters recently announced the 2012 all-region high school football teams. The Sikeston Bulldogs, following a 9-2 season, ended up with 10 total selections on first and second team in Class 4/5...

Kennett football coach resigns (11/23/12)
The search for a new varsity football coach at Kennett High School officially began Tuesday night. The Kennett Board of Education accepted the resignation of current head football coach Corey Adkisson at Tuesday night's school board meeting. Adkisson served as the head football coach at Kennett for the past two seasons. Kennett's varsity finished with a record of 3-7 in Adkisson's first year as head coach and went 1-9 during the 2012 season...

2012 all-region football team released (11/23/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- A panel of southeast Missouri sportswriters recently announced the 2012 all-region high school football teams. The Sikeston Bulldogs, following a 9-2 season, ended up with 10 total selections on first and second team in Class 4/5...

Media's all-region football team released (11/23/12)
The 2012 all-region high school football teams were released Friday at 12:01 a.m. Two Kennett players - Bud Hilburn and Bron McPherson - were selected to the all-regional football team. McPherson, a junior, was selected to the Class 3 second team as an all-purpose player. Hilburn, a sophomore, was selected to the Class 3 second-team as a defensive player...

Kennett football coach Corey Adkisson resigns (11/21/12)
The search for a new varsity football coach at Kennett High School officially began Tuesday night. The Kennett Board of Education accepted the resignation of current head football coach Corey Adkisson at Tuesday night's school board meeting. Adkisson served as the head football coach at Kennett for the past two seasons. Kennett's varsity finished with a record of 3-7 in Adkisson's first year as head coach and went 1-9 during the 2012 season...

SEMO North All-Conference team released (11/21/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com A number of Sikeston Bulldog football players were selected as SEMO North All-Conference recipients following a 9-2 season. The SEMO North consists of Sikeston, Jackson, Cape Central, Poplar Bluff and Farmington. Representing the offense, quarterback Kyland Gross was given the nod, as was running back Chris Word and offensive lineman Blake Flannigan...

Caruthersville's season ends after run-in with Lamar (11/19/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com LAMAR -- The Caruthersville Tigers struck first, but it didn't take long for their luck to run short. Caruthersville saw their state title ambitions dashed at the hands of the defending champions, Lamar, Saturday during a 69-12 rout in the Class 2 semifinals at Lamar High School...

Dexter's Young signs with Tennessee-Martin (11/15/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com DEXTER -- Four months before his senior season even begins, Dexter standout Chase Young has decided where he wants to play his college baseball. With his friends and family gathered at the Bearcats Event Center Wednesday afternoon, Young signed his letter of intent to play baseball at the University of Tennessee-Martin...

Kennett Flag Football Teams in Action (11/09/12)
17 photos of the action are available in a photo gallery at this link: Flag Football Photos

District downer (11/06/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com CARUTHERSVILLE -- Even with the momentum of an eight-game winning streak coming in to Monday's Class 2, District 1 championship game, the Charleston Bluejays couldn't deny Caruthersville its ninth title in the past 10 years...

Valle's Fallert has career night in win over Portageville (11/06/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com PORTAGEVILLE -- Valle's Tyler Fallert may still be running and scoring touchdowns. The junior running back from Valle Catholic stacked up colossal rushing numbers against the Portageville Bulldogs Monday night during the Class 1, District 1 championship game at Portageville High School...

Central football team loses handle on lead, season in final minute of district title game (11/06/12)
Hillsboro scored in the final minute to claim the Class 4 District title with a 28-20 win

Jackson football team falls to Summit 38-14 in district showdown (11/06/12)
Jackson's resurgent football season came to a crashing end Monday night. A powerful Rockwood Summit team and too many turnovers did in the Indians. The Falcons, who made the trip to Jackson from the St. Louis area, scored 31 points off five Jackson turnovers and rolled to a 38-14 victory in the Class 5 District 1 championship game...

High football district previews: Central, Jackson to play for district titles (11/05/12)
(2) Rockwood Summit (7-3) at (1) Jackson (7-2) Last week: Rockwood Summit 34, Fox 0; Jackson 54, Vianney 14 Last year: Rockwood Summit 66, Jackson 0 Outlook: Jackson can claim its first district title since the 2007 season with a win at home tonight...

Bulldogs' surprise season heads for a battle against the defending champions (11/04/12)
PORTAGEVILLE -- They will be the first one's to admit it -- with a humble grin to accompany their confession -- they didn't expect this. With a new coach and a historic plummet into the cellar of southeast Missouri football shadowing their program, the 2012 season could have easily transpired into another disappointing one...

Allen's leadership lands in Portageville at right time (11/04/12)
PORTAGEVILLE -- There's a sense that when Daniel Allen speaks, most people will listen. Although somewhat soft-spoken, Allen's assertiveness in conversation isn't about how he might command one but with the maturity of the words that come out. The whiskered Allen even looks older than his peers with nearly a full beard coming in. Perfect for a brisk night of football...

Central's Wolsey gets second chance at block (11/02/12)
By Scott Roscovius ~ Southeast Missourian Joe Wolsey had made a mistake, and he knew it. Wolsey, a 6-foot-3, 270-pound Central senior, plays left tackle for the Tigers football team. Central trailed top-seeded Sikeston 14-10 in the fourth quarter of Wednesday night's Class 4, District 1 semifinal in Sikeston...

Charleston knocks off No. 2 seeded Malden in Class 2 district semifinal (11/01/12)
MALDEN, Mo. - Robert Bogan rushed for five touchdowns and Sumner Foster returned two kickoff returns for touchdowns Wednesday night to help propel the Charleston Bluejays to a 50-30 Class 2 district semifinal win against the Malden Green Wave. "I think Robert Bogan knew he had a lot to prove this game," Charleston coach Brett Blackman said. ...

Painful ending: Sikeston's season ends with 17-14 loss to rival Cape Central (11/01/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- After rolling through the regular season and being ranked as high as No. 2 in the state in Class 4, the Sikeston Bulldogs' football season came to an abrupt and sudden end on Wednesday night. Similar to the team's only loss in the regular season two weeks ago in which Cardinal Ritter came from behind to ruin an undefeated season, the Bulldogs saw the same thing happen on Wednesday in a Class 4, District 1 semifinal matchup at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium.. ...

Central football team upsets Sikeston in district semifinals (11/01/12)
SIKESTON -- Chris Martin wanted redemption, and he got it. The Central senior scored on a 4-yard touchdown plunge with 45 seconds remaining to lift the Tigers to a thrilling 17-14 victory over No. 1 seed Sikeston in a Class 4, District 1 semifinal Wednesday night...

Charleston runs past Green Wave (11/01/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com MALDEN -- Led by junior running back Robert Bogan's 243 yard performance, the Charleston Bluejays fended off a late Malden push on Wednesday to secure a trip to the Class 2, District 1 championship game. Besides averaging 14.3 yards on 17 carries, Bogan provided both the Bluejays' fourth quarter touchdowns that cemented a 50-30 win after nearly watching the Green Wave come back to tie...

Portageville sticks with winning formula in 30-12 win over Hayti (11/01/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com PORTAGEVILLE -- Their formula for winning still remains true. Daniel Allen continues to be the definition of a workhorse, while at the same time, opening up opportunities for speedsters such as Dion Foster and Dominique Walker on the outside...

Painful ending: Sikeston's season ends with 17-14 loss to rival Cape Central (11/01/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- After rolling through the regular season and being ranked as high as No. 2 in the state in Class 4, the Sikeston Bulldogs' football season came to an abrupt and sudden end on Wednesday night. Similar to the team's only loss in the regular season two weeks ago in which Cardinal Ritter came from behind to ruin an undefeated season, the Bulldogs saw the same thing happen on Wednesday in a Class 4, District 1 semifinal matchup at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium.. ...

Jackson football team rolls past Vianney into district final (11/01/12)
Vianney superstar junior tailback Markel Smith got his yards in the rematch. Jackson got just about everything else. The host Indians continued their resurgent season by dismantling Vianney for the second time this year, 54-14 Wednesday night in a Class 5 District 1 semifinal...

Caruthersville ends season for Scott City football team (11/01/12)
Scott City lost 42-0 to Caruthersville in Class 2 District 1

High school football district semifinal previews (10/31/12)
Semifinal (4) Central (4-6) at (1) Sikeston (9-1) First round: Central 31, Festus 6; Sikeston 71, Perryville 7 Other semifinal: (3) North County (7-3) at (2) Hillsboro (8-2) Outlook: This district semifinal is a rematch of a Week 7 meeting won by Sikeston, which rallied from a fourth-quarter deficit to win 25-21...

Rivalry renewed (10/30/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- It doesn't seem to be a playoff until Sikeston and Cape Central take the field against one another. For the second time in three years, Sikeston and Cape Central renew their rivalry during the Class 4 playoffs, Wednesday in the District 1 semifinals at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium at 7 p.m...

NMCC pulls off comeback win against Potosi (10/27/12)
POTOSI -- The New Madrid County Central Eagles stormed back from a 21-point deficit to defeat the Potosi Trojans 28-27 during the Class 3, District 1 tournament at Potosi High School. NMCC came into the game as the districts fifth seed -- one behind Potosi, who stood at the four...

Portageville gashes Cabool on the ground in 50-7 win (10/27/12)
PORTAGEVILLE -- Any lingering concerns Portageville may have had after being shutout last week against New Madrid County Central where quickly answered in Friday's opening to the Class 1, District 1 tournament. With senior running back Daniel Foster breaking off a 50-yard touchdown run on the first play from scrimmage, the Bulldogs set the tone for what became a 50-7 rout of Cabool to advance to a semifinal matchup against Hayti...

Kennett football team suffers 55-15 loss to state-ranked Ste. Genevieve in district opener (10/27/12)
STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. - The Kennett Indians football program suffered a season-ending 55-15 loss to state-ranked Ste. Genevieve Thursday night in a Class 3, District 1, first-round contest. "When you talk about some of the top programs in the entire state you would probably put Ste. ...

Kennett football team suffers 55-15 loss to state-ranked Ste. Genevieve in district opener (10/26/12)
STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. - The Kennett Indians football program suffered a season-ending 55-15 loss to state-ranked Ste. Genevieve Thursday night in a Class 3, District 1, first-round contest. "When you talk about some of the top programs in the entire state you would probably put Ste. ...

Central football team beats Festus for second time in six days (10/26/12)
Central's defense dominated throughout Thursday night's first-round district game. Once Central's offense started finishing drives with touchdowns, visiting Festus had no chance. Central pulled away from a 6-6 halftime tie and rolled to a 31-6 victory in a battle of Tigers...

Running attack in full force in Charleston's 63-0 win (10/26/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- Just like in all seven of their regular season wins, Charleston's rushing attack came out in full force on Thursday for the opening of the Class 2, District 1 tournament. Once again led by the combined efforts of Robert Bogan and Rontavious Clark, the Bluejays put up 393 yards on the ground as they ran over Grandview 63-0 to set up a semifinal matchup with Malden...

Dexter's season ends at Fredericktown (10/26/12)
FREDERICKTOWN, Mo. -- Dexter's inability to stop the run and a lack of offense has plagued the Bearcats all season long. Thursday's first-round Class 3, District 1 playoff game in a cold, driving rain at Fredericktown was no different. Fredericktown chewed up yards in bunches gaining 507 yards of total offense, while the Bearcats could only manage five first downs and 133 total yards and the Blackcats crushed the Bearcats, 56-0...

High school football roundup - Central beats Festus for 2nd time in six days (10/26/12)
Central's defense dominated throughout Thursday night's first-round district game. Once Central's offense started finishing drives with touchdowns, visiting Festus had no chance. Central pulled away from a 6-6 halftime tie and rolled to a 31-6 victory in a battle of Tigers...

Scott City football team sloshes to district victory (10/26/12)
The Scott City football team overcame a pair of lightning delays to roll in its first-round district game Thursday night. Scott City swamped host Jefferson 46-22 as the Rams earn a district semifinal date Wednesday at Caruthersville, the top seed for the eight-team district...

Hayti football team overtakes St. Vincent in second half (10/26/12)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Hayti finished strong for a 20-14 come-from-behind victory over St. Vincent in a Class 1 District 1 elimination game on Thursday. St. Vincent, the No. 4 seed, saw its playoff hopes dashed as No. 5 Hayti scored two second-half touchdowns to overcome an eight-point deficit...

Scott City football team sloshes to district victory (10/26/12)
The Scott City football team overcame a pair of lightning delays to roll in its first-round district game Thursday night. Scott City swamped host Jefferson 46-22 as the Rams earn a district semifinal date Wednesday at Caruthersville, the top seed for the eight-team district...

Sikeston routs Perryville in district football game (10/26/12)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- The top-seeded Sikeston Bulldogs advanced to the semifinals of the Class 4, District 1 playoffs with a 71-7 victory over eighth-seeded Perryville Pirates. The Bulldogs scored 45 points in the first quarter and added 26 points in the second quarter to take a 71-0 halftime lead...

2012 High School Football Statistics: Week 9 (10/25/12)
Statistics are provided by coaches each week. Statistics must be submitted by 5 p.m. each Tuesday to sports@semissourian.com each week to be included. "Games" totals refer to the number of games included in the teams' statistical totals, not the number of games an individual has played...

Week 10: High school FB preview capsules (10/25/12)
Class 4 District 1, first round District seeding: (8) Perryville (3-6) at (1) Sikeston (8-1); (7) De Soto (3-6) at (2) Hillsboro (7-2); (6) Farmington (3-6) at (3) North County (6-3); (5) Festus at (4) Central Last week: Central 24, Festus 15...

Week 9 Kennett football Players of the Week, Kennett to open playoffs at Ste. Genevieve (10/25/12)
District football tournaments will begin Thursday in southeast Missouri. Kennett has received the No. 8 seed in Class 3, District 1. Kennett will play at top-seeded Ste. Genevieve Thursday at 7 p.m. Kennett enters the contest with a 1-8 record and Ste. Genevieve is 8-1...

Jackson football team earns top seed in district (10/21/12)
Jackson scored 42 consecutive points to break open a close game, and the Indians overwhelmed Francis Howell Central 56-26 Friday night.

Central football team tops Festus, will host district rematch (10/21/12)
The Tigers ended a five-game losing streak and topped Festus 24-15 to move up into the fourth spot in Class 4 District 1.

High school roundup: St. Vincent football team unable to catch Jefferson (10/21/12)
St. Vincent closed out its regular season with a 49-21 loss to Jefferson on the road.

Charleston football team runs over Chaffee 50-8 (10/21/12)
Charleston rushed for 468 yards and improved to 7-2 this season.

Jackson earns top seed in district (10/21/12)
Jackson's high-powered offense had been slowed the previous two games as the Indians suffered their only losses of the season, both on the road against state-ranked teams. The Indians returned home for the first time in more than a month and their explosive attack returned as well...

Cardinal Ritter hands Sikeston football team first loss (10/20/12)
The Bulldogs fumbled six times in a 24-16 loss.

Charleston muscles past Chaffee 50-8 (10/20/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com CHAFFEE -- The Charleston Bluejays were looking for momentum they could use heading into the first week of district play. On Friday against the Chaffee Red Devils, they found it. Finishing the regular season at 7-2, the Bluejays will head into the Class 2, District 1 tournament as the third seed behind top-seeded Caruthersville and Malden (2) next week after polishing off the Red Devils 50-8 at Chaffee High School...

Malden manhandles Dexter; Kennett tops East Prairie for first win (10/20/12)
MALDEN -- Malden ran for 532 yards in a 58-26 thrashing of rival Dexter on Friday night. The 58 points is the most ever for a Malden team against Dexter as the Green Wave had four scoring plays of over 50 yards on the night. Malden averaged 13 yards per carry in the contest...

Upended (10/20/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- All year long the Sikeston Bulldogs have dodged bullets with its bad case of fumble-itis. But it finally came back to bite them Friday night. Playing in its regular season finale at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium, the Bulldogs could not overcome its fumble issues as Cardinal Ritter rallied with 16 points in a 10-second span to stun the Class 4, No. 2-ranked Bulldogs, 24-16...

Malden manhandles Dexter; Kennett tops East Prairie for first win (10/20/12)
MALDEN -- Malden ran for 532 yards in a 58-26 thrashing of rival Dexter on Friday night. The 58 points is the most ever for a Malden team against Dexter as the Green Wave had four scoring plays of over 50 yards on the night. Malden averaged 13 yards per carry in the contest...

Kennett football team secures first win, manhandles East Prairie 42-8 (10/20/12)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. - Friday night the Kennett Indians traveled to East Prairie in a battle that would reward the victor with their first win of the 2012 football season. Some consolation would be in the form of the victor avoiding a matchup with the top seed in their respective district playoff game next Thursday...

Season spoilers: Eagles ruin Portageville's undefeated season 46-0 (10/19/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com PORTAGEVILLE -- The last time New Madrid County Central and Portageville met on the football field, none of its players were even born. But that didn't take away from the intensity on the field between the two county rivals on Thursday night at Portageville High school as the two schools played for the first time since 1985...

'Cats look to snap losing streak against Malden Green Wave (10/19/12)
Looks like the Bearcats will have their hands full again this week. Dexter will be looking to snap a 3-game losing streak on the road tonight when they travel south to Malden for a clash with the Green Wave. Malden has put together an impressive 6-2 season record and the Green Wave will be looking to exploit Dexter's porous run defense with their high octane ground game...

Season spoilers: Eagles ruin Portageville's undefeated season 46-0 (10/19/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com PORTAGEVILLE -- The last time New Madrid County Central and Portageville met on the football field, none of its players were even born. But that didn't take away from the intensity on the field between the two county rivals on Thursday night at Portageville High school as the two schools played for the first time since 1985...

Week 9: High school football preview capsules (10/19/12)
Last week: Francis Howell 55, Francis Howell Central 17; Hickman 27, Jackson 14 Last year: Did not play Outlook: The last time Jackson was seen on its home field it was beating up on Poplar Bluff and improving to 4-0. That was more than a month ago...

Within reach: Top district seed, third undefeated regular season on the line for SHS (10/18/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Friday's regular season finale against the Cardinal Ritter Lions may not grab many headlines around the area, but for the Sikeston Bulldogs, this game carries a lot of weight. For one, it's a chance for the Bulldogs to secure, for certain, the top seed in the Class 4, District 1 bracket. ...

PREP FOOTBALL Week 9 Glance (10/18/12)
Records: NMCC (2-6); Portageville (7-0) Series History: Portageville leads 3-2 Last Meeting: 1985, NMCC won 7-0 Last Week: Fredericktown 42, NMCC 6; Portageville was idle Outlook: The two schools, separated by just 15 miles, will meet for the first time in 27 years tonight. ...

2012 High School Football Statistics: Week 8 (10/18/12)
Statistics are provided by coaches each week. Statistics must be submitted by 5 p.m. each Tuesday to sports@semissourian.com each week to be included. "Games" totals refer to the number of games included in the teams' statistical totals, not the number of games an individual has played...

Week 8 Kennett football Player of the Week (10/18/12)

Rally 'Dogs: Sikeston erases late deficit to zip past Jennings 33-14 (10/15/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com ST. LOUIS -- For the third straight week, the Sikeston Bulldogs faced a deficit in the third quarter and for the third straight week they rallied to victory. The Bulldogs overcame deficits to Jackson and Cape Central the previous two games and they were down 14-8 late in the third quarter on Saturday afternoon in St. Louis against Jennings...

Malden football team runs past Kennett 67-22 (10/13/12)
KENNETT, Mo. - The Malden Green Wave football team rushed the ball for over 300 yards on its way to a convincing 67-22 road win against the Kennett Indians on Senior Night at Metz Cherry Stadium Friday. It is the Green Wave's fifth straight victory of the 2012 season and Kennett's eighth consecutive loss...

Central football team stumbles against Chaminade in 2 OT (10/14/12)
ST. LOUIS -- The late-game frustrations for the Central football team continued Friday night. The Tigers, who saw fourth-quarter leads disappear in their previous three games, fell to Chaminade 21-14 in double overtime. Central missed two potential game-winning field goals in the first overtime...

Jackson football team falls to unbeaten Hickman 27-14 (10/14/12)
By RUS BAER Columbia Daily Tribune COLUMBIA, Mo. -- The Hickman football team was doing what it does, hanging around waiting for someone to provide a big play. Tied at halftime with Jackson during Friday night's homecoming game on LeMone Field, those big plays came in droves during a 20-point third quarter that continued the sixth-ranked Kewpies' undefeated season with a 27-14 victory...

Central football team stumbles against Chaminade in 2 OT (10/14/12)
ST. LOUIS -- The late-game frustrations for the Central football team continued Friday night. The Tigers, who saw fourth-quarter leads disappear in their previous three games, fell to Chaminade 21-14 in double overtime. Central missed two potential game-winning field goals in the first overtime...

Rebels wear down Bearcats (10/14/12)
DEXTER -- Dexter couldn't hold it together for four quarters. Eventually, Park Hills wore down the young Bearcat squad with a powerful running game and an equally impressive run-stopping defense to match. Park Hills gashed Dexter for 404 rushing yards and handed the Bearcats their third-straight loss 27-7 Friday at Charles Bland Stadium in Dexter...

Jays blowout Eagles in battle of Mississippi County (10/14/12)
CHARLESTON -- You know you're in for good night when you're two main running backs combine for 199 yards and four touchdowns, all on just their first six carries. All that came before the first quarter ended on Friday as Charleston's Robert Bogan and Rontavious Clark totaled 366 yards of offense in a 66-0 rout over East Prairie...

2012 Kennett Powder Puff Game (10/12/12)
Staff Photos by Dustin Ward Pictured are shots from the Powder Puff Game at Metz Cherry Stadium in Kennett Friday. The Kennett junior class defeated the senior class in a flag football game Friday.

Malden football team runs past Kennett 67-22 (10/13/12)
KENNETT, Mo. - The Malden Green Wave football team rushed the ball for over 300 yards on its way to a convincing 67-22 road win against the Kennett Indians on Senior Night at Metz Cherry Stadium Friday. It is the Green Wave's fifth straight victory of the 2012 season and Kennett's eighth consecutive loss...

Scott City football team drops third consecutive game (10/12/12)
Living Word Christian scored the game's final 43 points and routed host Scott City 57-12 Friday night.

Week 8: High school football preview capsules (10/12/12)
Last week: Hayti 22, Scott City 14; O'Fallon Christian 48, Trinity 21 Last year: Did not play. Outlook: The Rams will try to end a two-game losing streak against a third-year varsity program that has been making steady progress...

PREP FOOTBALL Week 8 Glance (10/11/12)
Records: Chaffee (2-5); Jefferson (3-3) Series History: first meeting Last Week: Malden 46, Chaffee 22; Jefferson 53, Grandview 34 Outlook: Chaffee's defense that had played so well for most of the season was gashed last week against Malden, allowing 463 rushing yards, including 310 yards to the leading rusher in Southeast Missouri Romello McCoy (1,439 yards). ...

'Cats host Rebels in rematch of Class 3 playoff teams (10/11/12)
Dexter players should be very familiar with their opponent this week. The same can't be said for the visiting Park Hills Central Rebels. The Rebels return to the site of their overtime regional playoff win in 2011 this Friday night with their lineup nearly intact from last season. And while the surroundings at Charles Bland Stadium remain the same, the Rebels will see plenty of new faces when they line up against the Bearcats...

Week 7 Kennett football Player of the Week (10/11/12)

Sikeston freshmen win last game, junior varsity falls 36-13 (10/09/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com CAPE GIRARDEAU -- The Sikeston ninth grade football team ended their season on a high note Monday defeating Cape Central 39-20. Dominique Dyes scored four touchdowns in the win, which left the Bulldogs with a 3-2 final record...

Scott City can't find footing in second half (10/07/12)
The pained expression on Scott City football coach Jim May's face told the story of Friday night's game against Hayti. Scott City dominated the first half and built a 14-0 lead, but Hayti turned the tables on the host Rams and rallied for a 22-14 victory...

Central has fourth-quarter deja vu; this time Sikeston (10/07/12)
A cold, stiff wind couldn't stop it. The rain couldn't stop it. A nearly hourlong weather delay couldn't stop it. Most of all, the Central defense couldn't stop it. There was no halting Sikeston's winning touchdown drive Friday night at Central High School...

Scott City can't find footing in second half (10/07/12)
The pained expression on Scott City football coach Jim May's face told the story of Friday night's game against Hayti. Scott City dominated the first half and built a 14-0 lead, but Hayti turned the tables on the host Rams and rallied for a 22-14 victory...

Caruthersville football team shuts out Kennett 36-0 (10/07/12)
KENNETT, Mo. - The state-ranked Caruthersville Tigers finished SEMO Conference Central play perfect Friday night as it collected its first shutout of the season on its way to 36-0 victory against the Kennett Indians. The Tigers scored at least one touchdown in every quarter as it calculated over 300 yards of total offense...

Caruthersville football team shuts out Kennett 36-0 (10/06/12)
KENNETT, Mo. - The state-ranked Caruthersville Tigers finished SEMO Conference Central play perfect Friday night as it collected its first shutout of the season on its way to 36-0 victory against the Kennett Indians. The Tigers scored at least one touchdown in every quarter as it calculated over 300 yards of total offense...

Elemental: SHS slips past Cape Central in cold, windy, rainy conditions (10/06/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com CAPE GIRARDEAU -- After winning its first six games rather comfortably, the Sikeston Bulldogs have not faced much adversity this season. But on cold, wet and windy Friday night at Cape Central's Tiger Stadium, the Bulldogs were presented with a myriad of challenges in its 25-21 come-from-behind victory...

Charleston pounds out win over Bearcats (10/06/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com DEXTER -- Making good on a pair of first half touchdowns, the Charleston Bluejays fought through a cold, rain-soaked night to pick up their first win against the Dexter Bearcats since 2001. Dexter answered with a score of their own in the third, but their final drive of the night stalled near the Charleston's 33 yard line the Bluejays were able to seal a 16-8 win...

Defending state champs handle NMCC 40-0 (10/06/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com NEW MADRID -- Valle fought both NMCC and the weather Friday night, and won handsomely. The two-time defending Class 1 state champions shut out the Eagles 40-0 behind a five touchdown performance from quarterback Nolan Wood at New Madrid County Central High School within a winter-like atmosphere...

Briefly: Scott City football team shut out in second half of loss to Hayti (10/06/12)
Hayti overcame a 14-0 halftime deficit to rally for a 22-14 victory over host Scott City on Friday night.

Charleston pounds out win over Bearcats (10/06/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com DEXTER -- Making good on a pair of first half touchdowns, the Charleston Bluejays fought through a cold, rain-soaked night to pick up their first win against the Dexter Bearcats since 2001. Dexter answered with a score of their own in the third, but their final drive of the night stalled near the Charleston's 33 yard line the Bluejays were able to seal a 16-8 win...

Defending state champs handle NMCC 40-0 (10/06/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com NEW MADRID -- Valle fought both NMCC and the weather Friday night, and won handsomely. The two-time defending Class 1 state champions shut out the Eagles 40-0 behind a five touchdown performance from quarterback Nolan Wood at New Madrid County Central High School within a winter-like atmosphere...

Briefly: Sikeston rallies to beat Cape Central football team (10/06/12)
Central scored 21 points in the first quarter but were held scoreless for the remainder of the game in a 25-21 home loss to Sikeston.

Briefly: NMCC handled by defending state champs, 40-0 (10/05/12)
Valle fought both NMCC and the weather Friday night, and won handsomely.

Unfinished business (10/05/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com CAPE GIRARDEAU -- With a conference title already clinched, the Sikeston Bulldogs still have some unfinished business. With its victory over Jackson last week, the Bulldogs clinched a share of the SEMO Conference North title -- its third in the last four years...

Indians hand Sikeston seventh and eighth grade football losses (10/05/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- The Sikeston Bulldogs seventh and eighth grade football teams were both dealt losses by the Jackson Indians Thursday at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. The seventh grade lost 22-8 after letting an early lead slip away after the first quarter...

Week 7 high school football capsules: Unbeaten Sikeston visits Central (10/05/12)
Last week: Sikeston 26, Jackson 17; Farmington 39, Central 36 Last year: Sikeston 47, Central 17 Outlook: Sikeston, ranked fourth in Class 4, clinched the SEMO Conference Northern Division with a win against previously unbeaten Jackson last week...

Week 6 Kennett football Player of the Week (10/05/12)

2012 High School Football Statistics: Week 6 (10/03/12)
Statistics are provided by coaches each week. Statistics must be submitted by 5 p.m. each Tuesday to sports@semissourian.com each week to be included. "Games" totals refer to the number of games included in the teams' statistical totals, not the number of games an individual has played...

Bulldogs best Blackcats 3-1, Lady Bulldogs lose last regular season game (10/02/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com FREDERICKTOWN -- The Sikeston Bulldogs soccer team won their 13th game of the season Monday 3-1 in Fredericktown. The Bulldogs held a 1-0 lead at halftime, but it quickly turned into a 1-1 game two minutes after the break. Sikeston added two more goals in the second half to ensure the victory...

Jackson dealt first loss at Sikeston 26-17 (09/30/12)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- The word got out Friday night that the Sikeston offense is more than a one-man show. That message, delivered by a career rushing night by junior running back Chris Word, along with Jackson's continuing problem with turnovers and a haunting inability to make a stop in critical third-down situations, conspired to hand the Indians their first loss under first-year coach Brent Eckley...

Red Devils snap skid by beating East Prairie (09/30/12)
The Chaffee football team had little trouble snapping its four-game losing streak. Chaffee rolled past visiting East Prairie 35-8 on Friday night. The Red Devils improved to 2-4 while dropping the Eagles to 0-6. Sophomore quarterback Peyton Montgomery completed 10 of 15 passes for 159 yards and a touchdown...

Portageville cruises past Scott City 46-13 (09/30/12)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. -- There's still two games to go in the regular season, but the undefeated Portageville Bulldogs can now lay claim to at least a share of the SEMO Conference Southern Division title. The Bulldogs, led by the dual threat of running backs Daniel Allen and Denzell Simmons, were able to pound out 349 yards on the ground and 400 yards overall as they ran away from visiting Scott City for a 46-13 win Friday night...

Farmington trumps Central's comeback (09/30/12)
FARMINGTON, Mo. -- Central bounced back from a disastrous start to take a halftime lead. The Tigers also recovered from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to go ahead with under two minutes left in the game. But the Tigers had no answer for Farmington junior quarterback Justin Boehm, which ultimately did them in Friday night...

Short-handed Kennett football team suffers 48-28 loss to Charleston (09/29/12)
KENNETT, Mo. - The Kennett Indians varsity football program was far from full strength Friday night as it continued its search for its first win of the 2012 season when it hosted the Charleston Bluejays. "We had a lot of guys out tonight," Kennett coach Corey Adkisson said. ...

Sikeston football team hands first loss toJackson (09/29/12)
Sikeston scored on three consecutive possessions in the second half and went on to defeat Jackson 26-17 in a game between two 5-0 teams.

Clark, NMCC race past Bearcats (09/29/12)
NEW MADRID -- New Madrid County Central Eagles sophomore TJ Clark was the definition of an all-purpose player Friday night. Clark, who stands at 5-8, 145-pounds, scored three touchdowns and gave the Eagles a two-score cushion in the second half as the Eagles defeated Dexter, 28-13 at New Madrid County Central High School...

Unbeaten Portageville blows out Rams (09/29/12)
PORTAGEVILLE -- There's still two weeks to go in the regular season, but the undefeated Portageville Bulldogs can now lay claim to at least a share of the SEMO South conference title. Led by the dual-threat of running backs, Daniel Allen and Denzell Simmons, the Bulldogs were able to pound out 349 yards on the ground and 400 overall as they ran away from visiting Scott City for a 46-13 win...

Big second half keeps Bulldogs' undefeated season alive (09/29/12)
SIKESTON -- In their biggest test to date, the Sikeston Bulldogs aced their exam. In a battle of undefeated teams, the Bulldogs, as they have routinely done the past four years, came through with a resounding win on a big stage, defeating Jackson, 26-17, in front of 5,000 fans on homecoming night at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium...

Short-handed Kennett football team suffers 48-28 loss to Charleston (09/29/12)
KENNETT, Mo. - The Kennett Indians varsity football program was far from full strength Friday night as it continued its search for its first win of the 2012 season when it hosted the Charleston Bluejays. "We had a lot of guys out tonight," Kennett coach Corey Adkisson said. ...

Last-minute touchdown leads Farmington past Central (09/29/12)
Farmington quarterback Justin Boehm accounted for 434 yards of offense and had a hand in all six Knights' touchdowns.

Briefly: NMCC notches win over Dexter, 28-13 (09/28/12)
Sophomore TJ Clark scored three touchdowns for the New Madrid County Central Eagles in an all-purpose fashion.

Briefly: Malden's McCoy scores five times in win over Hayti (09/29/12)
Malden earned its first win over Hayti since 2006 in a 40-26 SEMO Conference South Division victory.

Sikeston football team hands first loss toJackson (09/29/12)
Sikeston scored on three consecutive possessions in the second half and went on to defeat Jackson 26-17 in a game between two 5-0 teams.

Sept. 28, 2012 Scoreboard (09/28/12)
All the high school sports scores reported to semoball.com

Week 6 football features a clash of unbeatens (09/28/12)
Last week: Jackson 29, Central 26; Sikeston 19, Poplar Bluff 7 Last year: Sikeston 35, Jackson 9 Outlook: A rejuvenated Jackson football program has turned this Week 6 meeting into a battle of unbeatens. Sikeston, ranked No. 4 in Class 4, is off to another fast start. The Bulldogs have entered Week 6 unbeaten in two of the past three seasons, compiling a combined 14-1 record during that time frame...

Kennett middle school football team in action (09/28/12)
KENNETT, Mo. - The Kennett eighth grade football team defeated Charleston 44-8 Thursday night. There was no seventh grade contest. The Kennett seventh grade football team currently has a 2-1-1 record. It has wins against Cape Central and Dexter, a tie against Sikeston and a loss to New Madrid County Central...

Battle of unbeatens (09/27/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- As the Sikeston Bulldog football program rose as an area power in 2009, the Jackson Indians fell. Arguably Southeast Missouri's premier program the previous two decades, Jackson enjoyed sustained success under former coach Carl Gross, reaching two Class 4A championship games, a 5A semifinal appearance, and nine playoff appearances in a 15-year stretch...

Dexter looks to improve playoff position against NMCC (09/27/12)
A recent forum question on SEMOball.com regarding high school football predictions for week 6 asked about the Bearcats and Eagles game Friday night at New Madrid County Central One blogger answered, "Pixley in a tight one." For those of you not close to high school football, the clever answer was directed at the fact that a Pixley will be coaching on each sideline, Aaron for Dexter and Arlen for NMCC...

Week 5 Kennett football Player of the Week (09/27/12)

2012 High School Footbal Statistics: Week 5 (09/26/12)
Statistic totals after five weeks of play.

Kelly makes football team from scratch (09/25/12)
Kenneth Riedinger has played college football, coached eight-man football in northwest Missouri, coached high school football in the grid-iron-crazy state of Texas, and spent two years as the varsity football coach at Kennett High School. Needless to say, he knows what a football field looks like...

Fobbs rushes for 300 yards in 22-20 loss to Poplar Bluff (09/25/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com POPLAR BLUFF -- Sikeston freshman Earnest Fobbs ran for a staggering 300 yards and two touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to tackle Poplar Bluff Monday during the Bulldogs' freshman football game in Poplar Bluff. "We showed some heart today and I'm proud of that," Sikeston coach Matt Johnson said. "Just too many offensive mistakes and penalties. We clean those up, we win these types of games."...

Kelly makes football team from scratch (09/25/12)
Kenneth Riedinger has played college football, coached eight-man football in northwest Missouri, coached high school football in the grid-iron-crazy state of Texas, and spent two years as the varsity football coach at Kennett High School. Needless to say, he knows what a football field looks like...

'Blue' by (09/24/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- Things couldn't have went much better for Charleston on Saturday when the Cleveland NJROTC Commanders came to visit for the Bluejays' annual homecoming game. While their defense held the Commanders to only five yards of total offense, the Bluejays scored on all but one first half drive en route to a 38-0 shutout...

Kennett football team drops road game to Dexter 26-7 (09/22/12)
DEXTER, Mo. - The Kennett Indians football team put together its best defensive performance of the season Friday night, but was unable to generate enough offense to pick up its first win of the 2012 season. The Dexter Bearcats, which also entered the Week 5 contest without a win, held Kennett to just one touchdown on its way to a 26-7 victory...

Late touchdown lifts Jackson football team over Cape Central (09/23/12)
Lowgn Wren hauled in a 32-yard pass from Ty Selsor with 2 minutes, 31 seconds remaining to send the Indians to a 29-26 victory.

Senior's big night leads Scott City football team past rival Chaffee (09/23/12)
Travis Phillips rushed for 183 yards and scored three touchdowns as Scott City beat visiting Chaffee 27-12.

High school roundup: St. Vincent football team picks up home victory (09/23/12)
The Indians defeated Lift for Life 28-12 on their home field.

Kennett football teams drop road game to Dexter 26-7 (09/23/12)
DEXTER, Mo. - The Kennett Indians football team put together its best defensive performance of the season Friday night, but was unable to generate enough offense to pick up its first win of the 2012 season. The Dexter Bearcats, which also entered the Week 5 contest without a win, held Kennett to just one touchdown on its way to a 26-7 victory...

Gross win: In a game marred by penalties, Kyland Gross leads Sikeston to 19-7 win (09/22/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- It won't go down as one of the prettiest games they've played, but the Sikeston Bulldogs continue to put 'W's' in the win column as they defeated Poplar Bluff 19-7 on Friday night at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium...

Portageville knocks off Hayti to remain unbeaten (09/22/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com HAYTI -- Just when it looked like Hayti might put an end to Portageville's undefeated season, the Bulldogs took advantage of a couple key defensive plays in the fourth quarter to hand the Indians a 35-22 loss Friday. "It was just a team effort," Portageville head coach Jeff Bullock said. "There are a bunch of great athletes on the other side over there. We were very fortunate, the defense did a great job...

Briefly: Caruthersville flattens NMCC, 41-14 (09/22/12)
A balanced attack from the Caruthersville Tigers buried the visiting New Madrid County Central Eagles Friday, 41-14.

Caruthersville clicking on all cylinders in victory over NMCC (09/22/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com CARUTHERSVILLE -- Wiping away a fumble at the 1-yard line to end their first possession, the Caruthersville Tigers finally put everything together. "Finally," Caruthersville head coach Nathan Morgan said. "We were clicking on all cylinders tonight. Our guys ran the ball well and we grabbed a lot of passes. Good to see us put everything together for the first time this season."...

Dexter earns first win with 26-7 victory over winless Kennett (09/22/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com DEXTER -- The Dexter Bearcats earned their first win of the season on Friday, knocking off winless Kennett 26-7. After a scoreless first quarter, Dexter quarterback DJ Dowdy scored on a 2-yard scamper midway through the second quarter to give the Bearcats a lead they wouldn't relinquish...

Briefly: Sikeston escapes Poplar Bluff, 19-7 (09/21/12)
It won't go down as one of the prettiest games they've played, but the Sikeston Bulldogs continue to put 'W's' in the win column as they defeated Poplar Bluff 19-7 on Friday night at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium.

Late touchdown lifts Jackson football team over Cape Central (09/23/12)
Lowgn Wren hauled in a 32-yard pass from Ty Selsor with 2 minutes, 31 seconds remaining to send the Indians to a 29-26 victory.

Senior's big night leads Scott City football team past rival Chaffee (09/23/12)
Travis Phillips rushed for 183 yards and scored three touchdowns as Scott City beat visiting Chaffee 27-12.

Briefly: Malden football teams rolls to win over East Prairie (09/22/12)
Romello McCoy rushed eight times for 245 yards and four touchdowns.

Sept. 21, 2012 Scoreboard (09/21/12)
All the high school sports scores reported to semoball.com

2012 High School Football Statistics: Week 4 (09/21/12)
High school football statistics after Week 4.

Jackson-Central game highlights Week 5 of local high school football (09/21/12)
Last week: Jackson 41, Poplar Bluff 14; Ft. Zumwalt East 21, Central 7 Last year: Central 14, Jackson 12 Outlook: Central will be hosting the Indians on its own campus for the first time in a 100-year-old rivalry that started in 1912...

Kennett sweeps Dexter in middle school football (09/21/12)
The Kennett middle school football program won both middle school football games at Dexter Thursday. The Kennett seventh grade defeated Dexter 44-6. The Kennett eighth grade beat Dexter 52-34. Kennett is back in action Thursday at 5 p.m. when it hosts Charleston...

Trap game? (09/20/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Fourteen years ago, Poplar Bluff coach Mark Barousse was in his second season with the Mules. His young squad was a prohibitive underdog against an undefeated Sikeston team in 1998, but the Mules left Sikeston Public Schools Stadium with a surprising 28-14 victory over the Bulldogs...

Dexter takes on Kennett in battle of winless teams (09/20/12)
It's just Week 5 of the high school football season but Friday night's match up at Charles Bland Stadium in Dexter could be a make or break game for either the Bearcats or the Kennett Indians. Both teams enter the game winless and at or near the bottom of the SEMO Central Conference and Class 3, District 1 standings. A win could jump start a second half comeback for one of the teams while a loss will put one team in desperation mode...

Week 4 Kennett football Player of the Week (09/20/12)

Jayvee Bulldogs score 14 unanswered points to pull away from Farmington (09/18/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- The Sikeston Bulldogs junior varsity football team scored 14 unanswered points in the last 9:31 to overcome the visiting Farmington Knights 28-14 Monday at Sikeston Public School Stadium. The Bulldogs (3-0) quickly took control of the game in the first quarter when Ray Council touched the end zone after a 9-yard run...

Dome Sweet Home (09/17/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com ST. LOUIS -- All season long the Sikeston defense has been the Bulldogs' strength. That trend continued on Saturday as Sikeston rolled over Farmington 38-6 in the Great American Football Classic at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis...

Nichols, Golden key on defense (09/17/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com ST. LOUIS -- Senior Nick Nichols seemed to be in the backfield on nearly every play. Sikeston's defensive end single-handedly dominated Farmington's offensive line hitting their tailback behind the line of scrimmage, sacking and hurrying the quarterback which led a bad offensive day for the Knights...

Dome Sweet Home (09/17/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com ST. LOUIS -- All season long the Sikeston defense has been the Bulldogs' strength. That trend continued on Saturday as Sikeston rolled over Farmington 38-6 in the Great American Football Classic at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis...

Chaffee football team falls to unbeaten Portageville (09/16/12)
Portageville posted a 21-6 victory, giving the Bulldogs their first 4-0 start since 2002.

Jackson football team stays perfect with rout of Poplar Bluff (09/16/12)
The undefeated Indians hit their season average for points on the button thanks in a 41-14 win against visiting Poplar Bluff.

Football roundup: Scott City football spots Malden big lead in first loss (09/16/12)
Malden senior Romello McCoy carried the ball 30 times and racked up 273 yards to lead the Green Wave to a 36-26 home victory over Scott City.

Key play goes against Central football team in loss (09/16/12)
The Tigers lost to Fort Zumwalt East 21-7 on Friday night.

Jackson routs Poplar Bluff to stay unbeaten (09/16/12)
The Jackson football team again proved it possesses a fast-striking offense Friday night. The undefeated Indians hit their season average for points on the button thanks to a big second half in a 41-14 win against visiting Poplar Bluff. But the Indians (4-0) sent a message they're about more than striking the opponent. They can take a punch, too...

Chaffee's offense stalls again in loss to Portageville (09/16/12)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- The Chaffee football team could not have gotten off to a worse start. The first offensive play of Friday night's game resulted in a low snap that bounced past sophomore quarterback Peyton Montgomery. Visiting Portageville recovered at the Red Devils' 24-yard line and went on to score a touchdown just 1 minute, 55 seconds into the contest...

Key play goes against Central in road loss (09/16/12)
ST. PETERS, Mo. -- Central football coach Nathan Norman could not have been any closer to the play of the game in his team's 21-7 loss to Fort Zumwalt East Friday night. The game was tied 7-7 late in the third quarter and the Tigers had a third down near midfield. ...

Jackson football team stays perfect with rout of Poplar Bluff (09/16/12)
The undefeated Indians hit their season average for points on the button thanks in a 41-14 win against visiting Poplar Bluff.

Kennett football team suffers 48-27 loss to Paragould, Ark. (09/15/12)
PARAGOULD, Ark. - The Kennett Indians football team calculated a season-high 27 points Friday night against the Paragould Rams but was unable to slow down its opponent's ground attack enough to secure its first win of the 2012 season. Paragould (1-2) rushed the ball for 450 yards and scored on seven of its eight offensive possessions on its way to a 48-27 win against Kennett...

Chaffee football team falls to unbeaten Portageville (09/16/12)
Portageville posted a 21-6 victory, giving the Bulldogs their first 4-0 start since 2002.

Kennett middle school football teams battle Sikeston (09/14/12)
KENNETT, Mo. - The Kennett seventh and eighth grade football teams took on Sikeston in Week 2 action Thursday night at Metz Cherry Stadium. Kennett scored the final 14 points against Sikeston in the seventh grade game to force a 14-14 tie. There is no overtime session in middle school football so the official result was a draw...

Local high school football preview capsules for Week 4 (09/14/12)
Last week: Central 35, Poplar Bluff 14; Jackson 34, Farmington 15 Last year: Poplar Bluff 45, Jackson 27 Outlook: The Indians are 3-0 under first-year coach Brent Eckley heading into tonight's game, having surpassed their win total from last season's 2-8 campaign...

Kennett middle school football teams battle Sikeston (09/14/12)
KENNETT, Mo. - The Kennett seventh and eighth grade football teams took on Sikeston in Week 2 action Thursday night at Metz Cherry Stadium. Kennett scored the final 14 points against Sikeston in the seventh grade game to force a 14-14 tie. There is no overtime session in middle school football so the official result was a draw...

Dome game (09/13/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com ST. LOUIS -- Heading into the 2012 season, the Sikeston Bulldogs were a lock to play in the dome. It was a guarantee, as some of the coaches said in the preseason. And they were right, because on Saturday at 1:30 p.m., Sikeston and Farmington will play at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis in the Great American Football Classic...

'Cats take on yet another state-ranked team (09/13/12)
Dexter will line up against a third state-ranked opponent in the first four weeks of the season when the Bearcats hit the road for a SEMO Central Conference showdown at Caruthersville Friday night. The Tigers are currently ranked No. 6 in Class 2. Class 3 Dexter opened the season on the road against Ste. Genevieve, ranked No. 6 in Class 3, then tackled Class 5 Poplar Bluff at home and last week went on the road against Sikeston, state ranked No. 6 in Class 4...

Week 3 Kennett football Player of the Week (09/13/12)

Bulldogs suffer tough loss in Perryville (09/11/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com PERRYVILLE -- The Sikeston Bulldogs soccer team lost a tough road game Monday in Perryville, 2-1 in overtime. "It was a tough game," Sikeston head coach Doyle Noe said. After the first half, both teams were scoreless. Perryville broke the tie at the 60th minute mark on a questionable hand ball inside the box, according to Noe, which Perryville made the penalty kick and the score 1-0...

Junior high rolls (09/11/12)

Last chance for GAFC tickets (09/11/12)
SIKESTON -- Tickets for the Great American Football Classic set for Sept. 15 featuring the Sikeston Bulldogs and the Farmington Knights are on still available with less than a week to purchase. The Sikeston Booster Club will be selling tickets on Wednesday at the Football field from 5-7 p.m. They will also be selling Bulldog merchandise...

Bulldogs dominate Bearcats Friday and Saturday (09/11/12)
SIKESTON -- The Dexter Bearcats were no match for the Sikeston Bulldogs Friday... or Saturday. Sikeston jumped on Dexter early and was leading 21-7 in the first quarter Friday night when the game was abruptly called with threatening weather quickly moving in on SPS Stadium...

Sikeston football team unfazed by delay in defeat of Dexter (09/10/12)
Severe weather on Friday gave way to sunny skies and near perfect weather Saturday afternoon as Sikeston picked up right where it left off and hammered Dexter 47-7.

Tigers more than Monroe against Jays (09/10/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- The Caruthersville Tigers proved they are more than just Darryl Monroe. Despite their star player sitting on the sideline for most of the game, the Charleston Bluejays couldn't contain Tigers quarterback Tyler Grissom and the rest of their playmakers at Charleston High School...

Offense explodes for Eagles, 31-7 (09/10/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com NEW MADRID -- After scoring only six points through their first two games, the New Madrid County Central Eagles' offense found its stride this past weekend as they picked up their first win of the season against visiting Kennett...

High school roundup: Scott City football patiently moves to 3-0 (09/10/12)
It took two days in its latest effort, but the Scott City football team got off to its first 3-0 start since the 2007 season. The Rams concluded a weather-suspended game with East Prairie on Saturday and were rewarded with a 36-0 road victory. Scott City led 21-0 at halftime Friday night when the game was suspended by severe storms that canceled most football games around Southeast Missouri...

Central holds off Poplar Bluff for 35-14 victory (09/09/12)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Central seemed on its heels in the third quarter. The Tigers' 15-point halftime lead was down to a touchdown, and Poplar Bluff was driving. But an interception by Jacob Campbell led to a touchdown three plays later, and the Central defense also made two red-zone stops for a 35-14 SEMO North Conference win...

St. Vincent football team falls to Valle 36-7 (09/09/12)
STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. -- Trent Elder's touchdown pass to wide receiver Trenton Gremaud put St. Vincent on the scoreboard first midway through the opening quarter Saturday afternoon. An early lead was as good as the Indians' offense could do. St. Vincent suffered a 36-7 loss to conference foe Valle Catholic...

Jackson football team gets revenge vs. Farmington, moves to 3-0 (09/09/12)
The Jackson Indians continued their winning ways in front of a home crowd for the first time this season. Jackson (3-0) rolled over SEMO Conference foe Farmington 34-15 score on Saturday. The Indians gained a measure of revenge against a Farmington (1-2) squad that had beaten them the past four years, including an 111-33 point margin of victory in the last two meetings...

Chaffee strikes early but falls to Hayti 34-8 (09/09/12)
Chaffee saw a halftime lead turn into a 26-point loss at home Saturday afternoon against Hayti. The Indians struck on a 30-yard return on a punt block in the first quarter, but ultimately fell 34-8. The blocked return by sophomore Logan Chapman was followed by a two-point conversion pass from Peyton Montgomery to his brother Charlie for an 8-0 lead...

NMCC defeats Kennett football team 31-7 (09/09/12)
Friday night the Kennett Indians headed up I-55 to the home of the New Madrid County Central Eagles, whose teams from the past once dominated the gridiron in southeast Missouri. After licking their wounds after many sound defeats during the early existence, they rose to dominance during the reign of Ronnie Jones who evidently built a dynasty. ...

Washed out: SHS led Dexter 21-7 in first quarter when game was postponed (09/08/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- The Sikeston Bulldogs could not have asked for a better start to Friday's game against Dexter at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. Then Mother Nature took over. After racing out to a 21-7 lead less than seven minutes in, the game was postponed due to inclement weather. The game was scheduled to resume on Saturday, picking up with 5:03 left in the first quarter with Sikeston kicking off to the Bearcats...

Multiple football games rescheduled (09/08/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Thunderstorms washed away any hopes of starting or completing several high school football games Friday night. Four local games kicked off but failed to see the second half. Dexter v. Sikeston -- Sikeston got off to a fast start against the visiting Bearcats quickly taking a 21-7 lead in the first quarter until the game was postponed. They will resume Saturday at 3 p.m...

Jackson football game moved to Saturday due to weather (09/07/12)
The Jackson High School football game scheduled for tonight against Farmington, Mo., has been moved to 2 pm. Saturday due to the chance of storms. The game was to be played at Jackson. The National Weather Service forecast calls for a high chance of thunderstorms and rain tonight in the Cape Girardeau-Jackson area...

Football games wiped out by severe weather, rescheduled for Saturday (09/08/12)
Severe weather caused the postponement of several high school football games Friday night.

Jackson vs. Farmington football game pushed back gto Saturday (09/07/12)
The Jackson football game for Friday night against Farmington has been postponed due to an unfavorable weather forecast that calls for storms. Jackson athletic director John Martin said the game will be played at 2 p.m. Saturday at Jackson High School...

High school footbal preview capsules for Week 3 (09/07/12)
Last week: Farmington 45, Trinity Catholic 8; Jackson 43, Vianney 14 Last year: Farmington 50, Jackson 14 Outlook: Many Jackson fans will get their first look at the school's retooled program as the Indians make their home debut tonight...

PREP FOOTBALL Week 3 Glance (09/06/12)
Records: Hayti (0-2), Chaffee (1-1) Series History: Hayti leads 38-23-2 Last Meeting: 2011, Hayti won 26-6 Last Week: Charleston 20, Hayti 14; St. Pius X 16, Chaffee 8 (2OT) Outlook: Hayti is 0-2 for the first time since they finished 0-9 in 1998, but they have beaten the Red Devils 13-straight times. ...

Staying afloat (09/06/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- The Sikeston Bulldogs are 2-0 and ranked seventh in the latest state poll in Class 4 so far on the young season, but that means very little without improvement every week according to head coach Kent Gibbs. The Bulldogs showed small signs of some improvement in last week's 12-0 victory over New Madrid County Central and Gibbs hopes things will continue to get better tomorrow night when they host Dexter at 7 p.m...

Week 2: Kennett football Player of the Week (09/06/12)

Kennett girls tennis team stays perfect against district opponents, beats Dexter 6-3 (09/05/12)
KENNETT, Mo. - The Kennett Lady Indians varsity girls tennis team improved to 3-0 against teams in its Class 1 district Tuesday afternoon with a 6-3 win against the Dexter Lady Bearcats. Four of the nine varsity matches were decided by two points or less...

Perryville football team improves to 2-0 (09/04/12)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- The Perryville football team fumbled nine times and failed to complete a pass -- yet somehow found a way to win. "It's a very good year to be a Pirate," senior fullback/linebacker Aaron Hadler said. At least through the first two weeks of the season...

Pirates prevail on a Monday (09/04/12)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- The Perryville football team fumbled nine times and failed to complete a pass -- yet somehow found a way to win. "It's a very good year to be a Pirate," senior fullback/linebacker Aaron Hadler said. At least through the first two weeks of the season...

Fourth-quarter rally leads Scott City football team past St. Vincent (09/02/12)
The Rams scored 23 points in the fourth quarter of a 29-20 victory over

Chaffee falls in double overtime without starting quarterback (09/02/12)
The Red Devils lost to St. Pius in double overtime.

Kennett drops to 0-2 with 27-7 loss to Portageville (09/02/12)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo - The Kennett Indians football team outscored the Portageville Bulldogs 7-6 in the first half Friday night, but did not score the final 44 minutes of regulation. The offensive drought provided Portageville with more than enough time to overcome the slim one-point deficit and cruise to a convincing 27-7 win against the Indians...

Kennett drops to 0-2 with 27-7 loss to Portageville (09/01/12)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo - The Kennett Indians football team outscored the Portageville Bulldogs 7-6 in the first half Friday night, but did not score the final 44 minutes of regulation. The offensive drought provided Portageville with more than enough time to overcome the slim one-point deficit and cruise to a convincing 27-7 win against the Indians...

Portageville surges past Kennett in second half (09/01/12)
PORTAGEVILLE -- After a few down years they'd prefer to forget about, the Portageville Bulldogs don't mind being an 'under the radar' team. As a matter of fact, they relish it. "We've been down for a few years so it's kind of easy for teams to overlook us -- which, it's not something I really don't want to complain about. I hope they continue to," first-year head coach Jeff Bullock said...

Bulldogs hold NMCC to 77 yards in 12-0 win (09/01/12)
NEW MADRID -- For the second straight game, defense was the catalyst for the Sikeston Bulldogs. In a game that had its start time bumped up an hour and a half due to the threat of inclement weather from the remnants of Hurricane Isaac, the Sikeston defense was wreaking havoc of its own as it pitched a shutout in a 12-0 victory at New Madrid County Central on Friday...

Late touchdown lifts Poplar Bluff over Dexter (09/01/12)
DEXTER -- The Dexter Bearcats saw a 7-0 halftime lead slip away late in the fourth quarter to rival Poplar Bluff on Friday night, falling 14-7. Dexter got a 20-yard touchdown pass from quarterback DJ Dowdy to Trevor Waldner in the second quarter to take a 7-0 lead into halftime...

Bulldogs hold NMCC to 77 yards in 12-0 win (09/01/12)
NEW MADRID -- For the second straight game, defense was the catalyst for the Sikeston Bulldogs. In a game that had its start time bumped up an hour and a half due to the threat of inclement weather from the remnants of Hurricane Isaac, the Sikeston defense was wreaking havoc of its own as it pitched a shutout in a 12-0 victory at New Madrid County Central on Friday...

Portageville surges past Kennett in second half (09/01/12)
PORTAGEVILLE -- After a few down years they'd prefer to forget about, the Portageville Bulldogs don't mind being an 'under the radar' team. As a matter of fact, they relish it. "We've been down for a few years so it's kind of easy for teams to overlook us -- which, it's not something I really don't want to complain about. I hope they continue to," first-year head coach Jeff Bullock said...

Chaffee struggles to find offense in loss (09/01/12)
CHAFFEE -- The rain and sloppy conditions certainly didn't help Chaffee's offense on Friday, but probably the biggest impact in their 16-8 loss to St. Pius X was the absence of sophomore quarterback Peyton Montgomery. Just a week ago with Montgomery at the helm, the Red Devils passed for 342 yards and four touchdowns in a 36-14 win over Grandview in their season opener...