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Central grad Andrews impresses in Southeast Missouri State football team's spring camp (04/29/12)
Cantrell Andrews wanted to get back home while trying his hand at Division I football. Andrews' return to Cape Girardeau appears to be working out well for him and Southeast Missouri State. The 2009 Central High School graduate concluded a strong first spring with the Redhawks during Saturday's spring intrasquad game at Houck Stadium...

Jackson's Ressel reportedly signs free-agent deal with Steelers (04/29/12)
Jackson's Grant Ressel will have a shot at playing in the NFL. Ressel, a place-kicker who completed his eligibility at the University of Missouri in 2011, signed a free-agent contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday, according to the Columbia Daily Tribune...

Sikeston's Walker signs with Avila (03/09/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Avila University offered Ben Walker exactly what he wanted -- a smaller atmosphere, his major and a chance to play football. Walker recently signed his letter of intent to play football for the Avila Eagles making him the third 2012 Sikeston Bulldog lineman to play at the next level...

Sikeston's Driskill signs to play football at Avila University (02/23/12)
davidj@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- When Sikeston senior Clayton Driskill started looking for a college he wanted the opportunity to play football at a university that offered his major: finance. He found that in Avila University. Driskill, an offensive lineman, recently signed his letter of intent to play for the school located in Kansas City. He chose Avila over Truman State, William Jewel and Missouri State...

Signing on (02/09/12)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- It took a few seasons to get his shot, but Sikeston senior Connor Hamra made his final year as an offensive lineman for the Bulldogs pay off. Hamra signed a letter of intent to play football for Central Methodist University on Monday after one full year playing on a line that produced record rushing numbers...

Southeast Missourian cross country runner of the year: Scott City's Brandon Shemonia (02/09/12)
Scott City's Brandon Shemonia developed into one of the best cross country runners in the state and was named the Southeast Missourian cross country runner of the year for the second consecutive year.

Chaffee's Estes is Southeast Missourian football player of the year (02/05/12)
Patience on the football field seemed like a waste to Tyson Estes. His coach preached it, but he wasn't buying it. "He would tell me, ‘Be patient. Trust in your speed. The holes are going to come,'" Estes said about Chaffee coach Charlie Vickery. ...

2011 Top Ten Dunklin County sports stories (12/31/11)
The accomplishments by Dunklin County athletes in 2011 were unprecedented and at times unheard of before this year. Three teams advanced to the state tournament in their respective sport. The number of Kennett athletes who signed athletic scholarship reached double digits...

Longtime Scott City football coach Wilthong dies (12/28/11)
William Wilthong elevated the Scott City High School football program to statewide prominence during his long tenure at the helm of the Rams. "He put Scott City football on the map," said current Scott City football coach Jim May, who played for Wilthong...

By land or by air, Stevens just made things happen (12/24/11)
DEXTER -- Cody Stevens is a player who simply makes things happen. Whether it was with his arm or his legs, Stevens led Dexter to two of their more successful seasons as of late and made a name for himself among the best quarterbacks to ever wear a Dexter football jersey in the process...

Jackson hires new football coach (12/23/11)
Union High School football coach Brent Eckley has been hired to replace Van Hitt as the Jackson football coach.

Caruthersville's Fonda captures Carr Trophy (12/01/11)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Elbie Fonda set high goals for the 2011 football season. The Caruthersville senior wanted to run for 3,000 yards and lead his team to a state championship. For a shot at one, however, he had to sacrifice the other. "We believed he could do it, but as things progressed, we wanted to take care of his body because we were hoping for 15 games," Caruthersville coach Nathan Morgan said. "He understood that and did exactly what was needed without question."...

Kennett boys basketball team drops opener to N. Little Rock (11/27/11)
NEW MADRID, Mo. -- An early fourth-quarter charge wasn't enough to push the Kennett Indians boys basketball team past traditional Class 7 Arkansas powerhouse North Little Rock Friday evening in its season opener at the Riverbend Classic in New Madrid...

Rumble on the River (11/22/11)
sports@standard-democrat.com NEW MADRID -- With a slew of quality teams featured from right here in Missouri, the 2011 Riverbend Classic will look to pit some of the Show-Me State's best against high-caliber teams from across the region. Those scheduled to appear from the home-state are the host school, New Madrid County Central, Charleston, Scott County Central and Kennett...

Jackson football coach Van Hitt says he will comply with request to resign (11/18/11)
Van Hitt announced that he will step down as Jackson's football coach at a team banquet Thursday night.

Jackson pushes out veteran football coach (11/18/11)
Van Hitt was asked for his resignation at a meeting Monday

Several local players named to all-region team (11/17/11)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- The 2011 Southeast Missouri All-Region football teams were announced on Wednesday by a panel of area sportswriters. After an 8-3 season, the Sikeston Bulldogs were given six players on the first team and three on the second within the Class 4-5 category...

Grantham, Dollins and Warren among players selected to all-region football team (11/17/11)
The 2011 media all-region football team has been released. Three Kennett athletes were selected to the Class 3 all-region team. Kennett running back Darius Warren and quarterback Adam Grantham were selected first-team all-region. Kennett's Logan Dollins was selected second-team all-region...

Briefly: Maplewood defeats Caruthersville in football playoffs (11/12/11)
Maplewood-Richmond Heights defeated Caruthersville 36-29 in the Class 2 football state quarterfinals Saturday afternoon. Carutherville led 21-7 in the first half. Maplewood scored the final three touchdowns of the first half and led 28-21 at halftime...

Caruthersville running backs make history in playoff win (11/08/11)
Caruthersville advanced to the state quarterfinals for a fourth consecutive year Monday night by defeating Crystal City 55-20.

Run away (11/08/11)
sports@standard-democrat.com CARUTHERSVILLE -- It didn't phase Caruthersville in the least that Crystal City opened Friday night's Sectional contest with a 14-0 lead. Besides, it happened once before during Week 3. "Don't quit," Caruthersville running back Elbie Fonda simply said he was thinking early in the first quarter. "Just keep playing and have no let-ups."...

Fonda, Monroe run over Crystal City defense (11/08/11)
sports@standard-democrat.com CARUTHERSVILLE -- Not many teams in the Southeast Missouri area pack the explosive one-two punch that the Caruthersville Tigers have in running backs Elbie Fonda and Darrell Monroe. Anyone watching the Tiger's game against Crystal City on Monday got to see both players impose their will on the Hornet's defense and add to their already impressive stats in a 55-20 win that sends Caruthersville to the quarterfinals...

Plenty of positives (11/04/11)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Although to some it may have been an early and disappointing way to end the Sikeston football season, but with what they lost to graduation and the players they had to develop to fill those holes throughout the year, the Bulldogs may have overachieved when it came to wins and losses...

Dexter football team suffers heart-breaking OT loss (11/03/11)
Park Hills Central coach Kory Schweiss knew exactly what he was going to do even before the opportunity presented itself in his team's MSHSAA Class 3 Regional playoff game against Dexter Wednesday night Charles Bland Stadium. After Dexter scored first in overtime to take its first lead of the game, 28-21, PHC didn't panic. ...

Agony of defeat (11/03/11)
sports@standard-democrat.com HILLSBORO -- Trailing 34-32 in a Class 4 Regional playoff football game at Hillsboro, Sikeston had one last hope for a miracle comeback with an onside kick attempt with 1:08 left. Markeith Bratcher's kick was executed well and appeared to have taken a perfect bounce right into the hands of Sikeston's Spenser Clark, giving the Bulldogs one final chance at victory...

Crystal City blocks Bluejays' upset attempt (11/03/11)
sports@standard-democrat.com CRYSTAL CITY -- In what would have been a game-tying attempt, the Charleston Bluejays had their chances at a first round upset on Wednesday thwarted by a pair of Crystal City hands. Down by three with 1:25 left in regulation, the Bluejays tried for a 29-yard field goal on fourth and goal. However, the Hornets broke through Charleston's line of defense and knocked down their game-saving attempt to preserve a 16-13 win...

Hillsboro ground game too much for Sikeston (11/03/11)
sports@standard-democrat.com HILLSBORO -- Motion in the backfield, followed by the snap, led to an average of five yards a carry for the Hillsboro Hawks. Their ground-and-pound running style barreled over the Sikeston Bulldogs to the tune of 267 rushing yards on 51 attempts during their Regional matchup on Wednesday night which aided the Hawks to a nail-biting 34-32 win...

Penalty called on onside kick ends Sikeston football team's comeback, season (11/03/11)
sports@standard-democrat.com HILLSBORO -- Trailing 34-32 in a Class 4 Regional playoff football game at Hillsboro, Sikeston had one last hope for a miracle comeback with an onside kick attempt with 1:08 left. Markeith Bratcher's kick was executed well and appeared to have taken a perfect bounce right into the hands of Sikeston's Spenser Clark, giving the Bulldogs one final chance at victory...

Heartbreaker (11/03/11)
davidj@standard-democrat.com DEXTER -- The Park Hills Central Rebels took a gamble in overtime against the Dexter Bearcats on Wednesday night, and won in a big way, shocking the Dexter Bearcats 29-28 in a Class 3 regional game. With the game tied 21-21 at the end of regulation, Dexter got the ball first in overtime and scored on a 2-yard run from fullback Alex Cliff, who converted the point-after attempt, giving the Bearcats a 28-21 lead...

Crystal City blocks Bluejays' upset attempt (11/03/11)
sports@standard-democrat.com CRYSTAL CITY -- In what would have been a game-tying attempt, the Charleston Bluejays had their chances at a first round upset on Wednesday thwarted by a pair of Crystal City hands. Down by three with 1:25 left in regulation, the Bluejays tried for a 29-yard field goal on fourth and goal. However, the Hornets broke through Charleston's line of defense and knocked down their game-saving attempt to preserve a 16-13 win...

Caruthersville blows out Herculaneum (11/03/11)
sports@standard-democrat.com CARUTHERSVILLE -- Caruthersville running back Darrell Monroe scored four touchdowns as the Caruthersville Tigers blitzed Herculaneum on Wednesday during their Regional showdown, 48-0, to push their record to 10-1. The Tigers will advance to the Class 2 Sectional against Crystal City on Monday at Hopke Field in Caruthersville...

Hillsboro ground game too much for Sikeston (11/03/11)
sports@standard-democrat.com HILLSBORO -- Motion in the backfield, followed by the snap, led to an average of five yards a carry for the Hillsboro Hawks. Their ground-and-pound running style barreled over the Sikeston Bulldogs to the tune of 267 rushing yards on 51 attempts during their Regional matchup on Wednesday night which aided the Hawks to a nail-biting 34-32 win...

High School Football Statistics: Week 10 (11/02/11)
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'Cats look for playoff win tonight at home (11/02/11)
Charles Bland Stadium will be rocking tonight as the Bearcats host the Park Hills Central Rebels in the first round of the 2011 MSHSAA Class 3 football playoffs at 7 o'clock. It will be the second meeting of the season and the second time in two years that Dexter has faced the PHC Rebels in the playoffs. Dexter is 3-0 against the Rebels during that stretch, winning both regular-season meetings and last season's sectional clash...

Bearcats set to take on familiar foe in regional (11/02/11)
sports@standard-democrat.com DEXTER -- The Dexter Bearcats and Park Hills Central Rebels are no strangers. When the two teams meet tonight in a Class 3 regional match-up at Charles Bland Stadium in Dexter, it will be the fourth meeting in the last two years, with the Bearcats winning the prior three meetings...

DISTRICT CHAMPS!! (10/31/11)
Dexter made it back-to-back Class 3, District 1 Championships with a 35-0 win over Fredericktown Thursday night at Charles Bland Stadium. Dexter made two big defensive stands in the first half to keep Fredericktown off the scoreboard while the Bearcats' record-setting offense put up 28 points before adding a third quarter TD that proved to be the game's final points...

Kennett ends 2011 football campaign with 25-0 win against NMCC (10/29/11)
KENNETT, Mo. -- The Kennett Indians football team ended its 2011 season in style Thursday evening, shutting out the New Madrid County Central Eagles 25-0 in the seniors final game at Metz Cherry Stadium. It was Kennett's first shut out of the season...

Bulldogs defense can't contain balanced Farmington attack (10/28/11)
SIKESTON -- Whether they wanted to run or pass, the Farmington Knights did it with ease. What many consider a 'pass-happy' offense, the Knights showed they are just as efficient on the ground against one of the more stingier defenses in the area. Sikeston allowed the most yards in a single game this season to their district foe on Thursday to let their third-straight district title slip away during a 55-21 loss at Sikeston High School...

District reign ends (10/28/11)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- For two years the Sikeston Bulldogs have dominated the competition in Class 4, District 1, but their reign came to an end on Thursday night. Farmington captured both the SEMO Conference North title as well as the district championship in one big swoop, defeating the Bulldogs 55-21 at SPS Stadium...

Bluejays can't slow Caruthersville explosive offense (10/28/11)
sports@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- With a chance to lock up the Class 2, District 1 championship, the Charleston Bluejays proved unable to keep up with the Caruthersville Tigers' high-powered offense, falling 41-23. "We had a couple mistakes there in the first half that kind of stumbled our offense," Charleston head coach Brett Blackman said. "We're not the type of offense that can go in and match them point-for-point...

Dexter clinches district crown (10/28/11)
sd_sports@yahoo.com DEXTER -- The Dexter Bearcats won their second-straight Class 3, District 1 title on Thursday night, blanking the Fredericktown Blackcats 35-0. Dexter wasted no time getting on the board as the Bearcats' Cody Neldon intercepted a Fredericktown pass on their first possession. Dexter made the Blackcats pay just two plays later when Cody Stevens hooked up with Tyler Miller for a 37-yard touchdown pass just under three minutes into the game...

Kennett ends 2011 football campaign with 25-0 win against NMCC (10/28/11)
KENNETT, Mo. -- The Kennett Indians football team ended its 2011 season in style Thursday evening, shutting out the New Madrid County Central Eagles 25-0 in the seniors final game at Metz Cherry Stadium. It was Kennett's first shut out of the season...

High school roundup: Central, Scott City football teams end season with wins (10/28/11)
All the local high school events reported Thursday to the Southeast Missourian.

St. Vincent falls short of playoffs (10/28/11)
The Indians needed a 10-point victory but suffered a 42-34 loss to Cleveland NJROTC

Rockwood Summit trounces Jackson's football playoff hopes (10/27/11)
The Indians gave up a touchdown on the first play from scrimmage with a fumble and went on to lose 66-0.

Chaffee football team's season ends with loss (10/27/11)
Valle quarterback Michael Wehner threw four touchdown passes in the first half to erase quickly Chaffee's hopes of making the postseason.

Rockwood Summit trounces Jackson's football playoff hopes (10/27/11)
The Indians gave up a touchdown on the first play from scrimmage with a fumble and went on to lose 66-0.

Briefly: Chaffee football team's season ends with loss (10/27/11)
Valle quarterback Michael Wehner threw four touchdown passes in the first half to erase quickly Chaffee's hopes of making the postseason.

District title up for grabs tonight (10/27/11)
The Class 3, District 1 football crown is up for grabs tonight as the Dexter Bearcats host the Fredericktown Blackcats at Charles Bland Stadium. The game will mark the second straight season the two schools have faced off for the district title on a Thursday. Dexter won last season showdown, 30-22...

Football preview capsules for Week 10 (10/27/11)
A look at the high school football games involving teams from the Southeast Missourian's coverage area.

Football preview capsules for Week 10 (10/27/11)
Last week: Valle 48, St. Vincent 7; Cleveland NJROTC 49, Chaffee 29 Last year: Valle 49, Chaffee 10 Class 1 District 2: Chaffee, Valle, St. Vincent (4-5, 0-2), Cleveland NJROTC (6-3, 1-1) Outlook: Defending Class 1 state champion Valle is the only team in the district that has secured a playoff spot, having accumulated enough points to win a three-team tiebreaker...

Kennett looks to conclude 2011 football season with win (10/27/11)
The Kennett Indians will look to end its 2011 football campaign on a high note Thursday evening when it hosts the New Madrid County Central Eagles at Metz Cherry Stadium. The Eagles and Indians, both 0-2 in Class 3, District 1, were eliminated from state playoff contention Friday following losses. New Madrid County Central suffered a 53-7 defeat to Dexter and Kennett dropped its Week 9 contest to Fredericktown 63-14...

High School Football Statistics: Week 9 (10/26/11)
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. Team statistics Individual statistics...

High School Football Statistics: Week 8 (10/24/11)
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. Team statistics Individual statistics...

Sikeston airs it out to beat Central football team (10/23/11)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Sikeston had the perfect answer for a Central team that was determined to stop its vaunted running game -- senior quarterback David Foster. Foster completed all eight of his pass attempts for 248 yards and three touchdowns to help Sikeston eliminate Central from district contention with a 47-17 win Friday...

Chaffee's playoff hopes take a major hit (10/23/11)
The Red Devils committed seven turnovers in a 49-29 district loss to Cleveland NJROTC on Saturday

Fredericktown squibs past Kennett (10/23/11)
FREDERICKTOWN, Mo. -- The Fredericktown Blackcats won nearly every facet of its pivotal Week 9 district football contest against the Kennett Indians Friday night. Kennett, which entered the contest needing a win to keep its hopes of advancing to the state football playoffs alive, struggled to put points on the board, prevent its opponent from scoring and maintain possession of the football most of the night...

Fredericktown squibs past Kennett (10/22/11)
FREDERICKTOWN, Mo. -- The Fredericktown Blackcats won nearly every facet of its pivotal Week 9 district football contest against the Kennett Indians Friday night. Kennett, which entered the contest needing a win to keep its hopes of advancing to the state football playoffs alive, struggled to put points on the board, prevent its opponent from scoring and maintain possession of the football most of the night...

Sikeston football team sets district showdown with rout of Cape Central (10/22/11)
With a 47-17 thrashing of Cape Central on Friday night, the Bulldogs set up a home showdown with Farmington on Thursday night for the Class 4 District 1 title.

Miller ties interception record in Bearcats' 53-7 rout (10/22/11)
sports@standard-democrat.com NEW MADRID -- A record setting night by ballhawk Tyler Miller against New Madrid County Central on Friday helped guide the Dexter Bearcats to a 53-7 win to seal their first SEMO Central Conference championship since 2005...

Jays run to first playoff since 2007 (10/22/11)
sports@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- Charleston running back Maurice Moore would rather run through you than around you. And most of the time, he wins. The 5-7, 233-pounder rumbled through the Malden defense seemingly looking for someone to hit...

Caruthersville football team rolls East Prairie on senior night (10/22/11)
CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. -- Fourteen Caruthersville seniors were honored in their final regular season appearance Friday night at Hopke Field. The Tigers returned the love to a packed house with an easy 52-7 win over Class 2 District 1 opponent East Prairie...

Jays run to first playoff since 2007 (10/22/11)
sports@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- Charleston running back Maurice Moore would rather run through you than around you. And most of the time, he wins. The 5-7, 233-pounder rumbled through the Malden defense seemingly looking for someone to hit...

Showdown set (10/22/11)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- For the third-straight year the Sikeston Bulldogs are in the playoffs. With a 47-17 thrashing of Cape Central on Friday night at SPS Stadium, the Bulldogs set themselves up with a home showdown with Farmington on Thursday night with everything on the line...

Hayti football team overcomes early errors to stop Cabool (10/22/11)
HAYTI, Mo. -- Cabool kept it close in the first half, thanks to several Hayti miscues, but the Indians got on track and rolled to a 36-12 victory over the visiting Bulldogs Friday night in Class 1 District 1 action. Hayti (6-2, 1-1) gave up a long interception return to set up one score and muffed a punt to set up another to keep Cabool (3-6, 1-1) in the game early but used a strong running attack led by quarterback Kanard Humes and Dylan Riddick to take a 22-12 halftime lead. ...

St. Vincent football team drops district game to Valle (10/22/11)
Defending Class 1 champion Valle raced out to a big lead on its way to a 48-7 Class 1 District 2 win.

Briefly: Turnovers, red zone futility cost Scott City football team (10/22/11)
Scott City had four drives stall in the red zone and committed six turnovers in a 39-20 loss to Crystal City.

St. Vincent football team drops district game to Valle (10/22/11)
Defending Class 1 champion Valle raced out to a big lead on its way to a 48-7 Class 1 District 2 win.

Briefly: Rockwood Summit scores early and often in rout of Poplar Bluff (10/22/11)
The Falcons scored on five first-half drives and returned an interception for a touchdown, scoring all their points in just over 19 minutes to blow out the Poplar Bluff Mules 42-7.

Briefly: Sikeston maintains dominance of Central football team (10/22/11)
Sikeston eliminated Central from district contention with a 47-17 victory on its home field

Briefly: Jackson football team keeps playoff hopes alive with win over Seckman (10/22/11)
The Indians defeated visiting Seckman 8-7 to improve to 1-1 in Class 5 District 1.

Football preview capsules for Week 9 (10/21/11)
A preview of the high school football games involving teams in the Southeast Missourian's coverage area.

Sikeston preps for rivalry match-up (10/20/11)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Although it has lessened of late, the recent rivalry built between Sikeston and Cape Central will again rear it's head. On Friday, the tension between the two will rise, however, as they see themselves heading straight forward into a must-win situation...

Week 9 Football Preview: Kennett at Fredericktown (10/20/11)
Kennett Indians head football coach Corey Adkisson remained glued to the television set in his office shortly before football practice Wednesday afternoon. The head coach was analyzing film of Kennett's Week 9 opponent - the Fredericktown Blackcats...

Sikeston junior varsity, freshmen rout Bearcats (10/18/11)
sports@standard-democrat.com DEXTER -- The Sikeston Bulldogs junior varsity football team ended their season in grand fashion beating the Dexter Bearcats 44-14 on Monday. Sikeston capped their 2011 spell with a 3-3 record. "We gained a lot of experience and it was a pretty successful season," Sikeston coach Alan Sheeter said. "Hopefully, these kids will continue to keep playing and help us out on Friday nights in the future."...

Missouri State Football Rankings: Oct. 18 (10/18/11)
Caruthersville and Dexter moved up a spot in their respective classes.

Semoball.com Football Five: Oct. 18 (10/18/11)
The Sikeston Bulldogs' hold on the top of the semoball.com Football Five is perhaps as strong as it has been all season entering their Week 9 contest with No. 4 Cape Central.

Farmington wins shootout over Central football team (10/16/11)
Farmington senior running back Connor Davault rushed for 176 yards and scored three touchdowns as Farmington opened district play with a 49-34 road win against Central.

Scott City football team falls to Herculaneum in district opener (10/16/11)
Senior Austin Atchley hauled in two touchdown passes, but it wasn't enough in Scott City's 22-14 loss to Herculaneum to open Class 2 District 2 football action.

Jackson football team drops district opener to Poplar Bluff (10/16/11)
The Poplar Bluff Mules defeated Jackson 45-27 in the Class 4 District 1 opener for both teams.

Sikeston football team flattens Perryville (10/16/11)
The Perryville football team lost to Perryville 58-0 in Class 4 District 1 action.

Scott City football team falls to Herculaneum in district opener (10/16/11)
Senior Austin Atchley hauled in two touchdown passes, but it wasn't enough in Scott City's 22-14 loss to Herculaneum to open Class 2 District 2 football action.

Sikeston shows new tactics in 58-0 win (10/16/11)
PERRYVILLE -- Heading into Friday's Class 4, District 1 opener at Perryville, Sikeston wanted to throw a few wrinkles into their arsenal just to give district foes something to think about for the next few weeks. In a 58-0 victory against the Pirates, Sikeston showed new formations, the "swinging gate" on extra point tries, and a lot of different players getting touches...

Charleston wins battle of Mississippi County rivals (10/16/11)
EAST PRAIRIE -- After defeating the East Prairie Eagles 51-21 on Friday, players and coaches alike from the Charleston Bluejays could be seen wearing customized shirts celebrating the occasion. Emblazoned with a Superman logo fashioned into a 'C' along with the phrase 'DOD', which stands for 'Death of a Dynasty', the Bluejays had just broken up East Prairie's three-year winning streak over their county rival...

Briefly: Sikeston routs Perryville to start district football play (10/15/11)
Sikeston showed new formations in its 58-0 win over Perryville.

Briefly: Charleston football team blasts East Prairie, 51-21 (10/15/11)
The Charleston Bluejays defeated the East Prairie Eagles 51-21 in the opening week of Class 2 District 1 play.

State-ranked Dexter outscores Kennett in district football opener (10/15/11)
DUSTIN WARD Daily Dunklin Democrat KENNETT, Mo. -- The state-ranked Dexter Bearcats offense proved to be close to unstoppable in the Kennett's Indians Class 3 district opener Friday night at Metz Cherry Stadium. Dexter, ranked No. 9 in Class 3 and No. 2 in the latest semoball.com poll, scored touchdowns in 10 of its 11 offensive possessions on its way to a 68-20 victory...

Kennett has no answer to Dexter's offfense (10/15/11)
JERRY JARRELL Daily Statesman Sports Editor KENNETT, Mo. -- Kennett had no answers for Dexter's arsenal of offensive weapons as the Bearcats won their Class 3, District 1 opener, 68-20, over the Tribe on the road Friday night. Dexter had five different players score on the night as the Bearcats crossed the goal line seven times on the ground -- one a 83-yard kickoff return by Chase Young to open the second half -- and twice through the air...

Jackson football team drops district opener to Poplar Bluff (10/16/11)
The Poplar Bluff Mules defeated Jackson 45-27 in the Class 4 District 1 opener for both teams.

St. Vincent senior quarterback Tim Schumer savors his final campaign (10/14/11)
St. Vincent senior quarterback Tim Schumer tries to play every play like it's his last one after sustaining a season-ending knee injury as a junior.

Chaffee football team rallies to beat St. Vincent (10/16/11)
Tyson Estes carried St. Vincent defenders into the end zone with less than a minute left to cap Chaffee's rally to open Class 1 District 2 action Friday.

Farmington wins shootout over Central football team (10/16/11)
Farmington senior running back Connor Davault rushed for 176 yards and scored three touchdowns as Farmington opened district play with a 49-34 road win against Central.

High School Football Statistics: Week 7 (10/14/11)
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. Team statistics Individual statistics...

St. Vincent senior quarterback Tim Schumer savors his final campaign (10/14/11)
St. Vincent senior quarterback Tim Schumer tries to play every play like it's his last one after sustaining a season-ending knee injury as a junior.

High school football preview capsules for Week 8 games (10/14/11)
A look at the Week 8 football games involving teams from the Southeast Missourian's coverage area.

'Second' season begins Friday for the Dexter football team (10/13/11)
Week 7 of high school football is often refered to as the beginning of the second season. And for good reason. Dexter is off to one of its best starts ever at 6-1, but that accomplishment could be for naught if the Bearcats don't back it up with enough district wins over the final three games to make the MSHSAA Class 3 playoffs...

New season begins for Sikeston football team (10/13/11)
the Bulldogs are gearing up for Class 4 District 1 play on Friday after racking up a 6-1 record.

'Second' season begins Friday (10/13/11)
Week 7 of high school football is often refered to as the beginning of the second season. And for good reason. Dexter is off to one of its best starts ever at 6-1, but that accomplishment could be for naught if the Bearcats don't back it up with enough district wins over the final three games to make the MSHSAA Class 3 playoffs...

Class 3 District 1 football preview: Kennett opens play against Dexter (10/13/11)
Dexter, which finished 3-0 in Class 3, District 1, in 2010 and outscored its district opponents 118-54, enters the 2011 playoffs ranked No. 9 in Class 3.

Missouri State Football Rankings: Oct. 11 (10/11/11)
Dexter, Caruthersville and Hayti remain state ranked.

Semoball.com Football Five: Oct. 11 (10/11/11)
Dexter jumped up two spots to No. 2 in this week's Southeast Missouri football rankings.

Jackson crushed by Farmington football team (10/09/11)
Connor Davault scored four touchdowns as Farmington overwhelmed visiting Jackson 50-14 Friday night.

Ste. Genevieve overpower shorthanded Perryville football team (10/09/11)
The Ste. Genevieve football team rolled to a 72-6 victory over Perryville on Friday.

Ste. Genevieve overpowers shorthanded Perryville football team (10/09/11)
The Ste. Genevieve football team rolled to a 72-6 victory over Perryville on Friday.

Kennett drops road football contest to Sikeston 56-0 (10/09/11)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- The Kennett Indians entered Friday night's Week 7 football contest with the opportunity to spoil the Sikeston Bulldogs Homecoming and prevent the program from obtaining its 600th varsity win in school history. Early on the contest was a defensive struggle. Kennett tallied a combined total of 21 yards of offense in its first two offensive possessions and Sikeston moved the ball only seven yards on its first offensive drive...

Kennett drops road football contest to Sikeston, 56-0 (10/08/11)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- The Kennett Indians entered Friday night's Week 7 football contest with the opportunity to spoil the Sikeston Bulldogs Homecoming and prevent the program from obtaining its 600th varsity win in school history. Early on the contest was a defensive struggle. Kennett tallied a combined total of 21 yards of offense in its first two offensive possessions and Sikeston moved the ball only seven yards on its first offensive drive...

In rare company (10/08/11)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- In 1908, the Sikeston Bulldogs won their first-ever football game with a 10-5 victory over Charleston. Fast-forward 103 years to Friday, Oct. 7, 2011. With 599 victories, the Bulldogs needed to defeat Kennett to achieve history...

Dexter stops Caruthersville in shootout (10/08/11)
davidj@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- In a battle of state-ranked teams where offense was at a premium, it was the Dexter defense that stepped up when it mattered most. Holding a slim one-point lead in the final minute of Friday's SEMO Central match-up with Caruthersville, the Bearcats' Garrett Wray intercepted a Tiger pass, sealing a 56-55 win in a game that featured over 1,100 yards of total offense...

Late interception lifts Jays to win (10/08/11)
sports@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- All those hours spent practicing tip drills finally paid off for the Charleston Bluejays. Holding a 34-28 lead over Herculaneum on Friday, the Bluejays found themselves forced to punt to the Blackcats with 2:11 to play...

Dexter football teams wins battle of state-ranked teams (10/08/11)
A goal line stand by Dexter's defense late in the fourth quarter proved to be the game winner as the Bearcats defeated Caruthersville 56-55.

Dexter stops Caruthersville in shootout (10/08/11)
davidj@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- In a battle of state-ranked teams where offense was at a premium, it was the Dexter defense that stepped up when it mattered most. Holding a slim one-point lead in the final minute of Friday's SEMO Central match-up with Caruthersville, the Bearcats' Garrett Wray intercepted a Tiger pass, sealing a 56-55 win in a game that featured over 1,100 yards of total offense...

In rare company (10/08/11)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- In 1908, the Sikeston Bulldogs won their first-ever football game with a 10-5 victory over Charleston. Fast-forward 103 years to Friday, Oct. 7, 2011. With 599 victories, the Bulldogs needed to defeat Kennett to achieve history...

'Cats win battle of state-ranked teams (10/08/11)
JERRY JARRELL Daily Statesman Sports Editor A goal line stand by Dexter's defense late in the fourth quarter proved to be the game winner as the Bearcats defeated Caruthersville 56-55 on Homecoming night at Charles Bland Stadium Friday. Elbie Fonda's 36-yard gallop at the 4:12 mark of the fourth pulled Caruthersville to within a point of Dexter. ...

Central football team gets homecoming win over Poplar Bluff (10/09/11)
Central picked off visiting Poplar Bluff by forcing turnovers and breaking big plays for a 35-20 homecoming win Friday night.

Hayti comes from behind to beat Scott City football team (10/09/11)
Hayti junior quarterback Karnard Humes rushed for four touchdowns and 111 yards in his team's 42-35 home victory against Scott City.

Jackson crushed by Farmington football team (10/09/11)
Connor Davault scored four touchdowns as Farmington overwhelmed visiting Jackson 50-14 Friday night.

Briefly: Sikeston football team flattens Kennett, 56-0 (10/07/11)
The Sikeston Bulldogs became just the fifth team in state history to win 600 games.

Briefly: Late interception secures Charleston football team's win (10/07/11)
Sumner Foster's interception with just over a minute to play sealed the Charleston Bluejays 34-28 win over Herculaneum.

Chaffee football team falls at Malden (10/09/11)
Quarterback Tanner Murphy rushed for four touchdowns to lead Malden past Chaffee 49-25 on Friday.

High School Football Statistics: Week 6 (10/07/11)
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High school football capsules for Week 7 (10/07/11)
A look at the week's games involving schools from the Southeast Missourian's coverage area.

High school football capsules for Week 7 (10/07/11)
Last week: Farmington 45, Poplar Bluff 7; St. Charles West 31, Central 14 Last year: Central 52, Poplar Bluff 6 Outlook: Central is coming off its first loss under first-year coach Nathan Norman. The Tigers will be looking to establish some consistency at a critical point of the season. ...

Football Preview: Kennett vs. Sikeston (10/07/11)
The Kennett Indians enter Friday night's Week 7 road football contest looking for its first win against the Sikeston Bulldogs in varsity football since 2007. Sikeston, which is ranked No. 1 in the latest semoball.com poll, has won its last five games after losing its opening-week contest to Gateway Tech 34-14...

Bulldogs ready for explosive Kennett (10/06/11)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- The Kennett Indians were part of Missouri football history last week, but that's not going to sway the Sikeston Bulldogs. Kennett combined with the Malden Green Wave to score 20 touchdowns, 134 points and over 1,200 yards of offense last Friday in a 75-59 loss...

St. Vincent football team uses big third quarter to beat Grandview (10/05/11)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- St. Vincent senior Derek Joggerst pancaked a Grandview defender while blocking on the kickoff to start the second half Tuesday. The Indians never stopped delivering bone-crunching hits in the second half, which allowed them to rally for a 35-20 victory...

St. Vincent's Week 7 football preview capsule (10/04/11)
A look at St. Vincent's football game against Grandview on Tuesday.

Missouri State Football Rankings: Oct. 4 (10/04/11)
Hayti joined the Class 1 rankings at No. 10.

Jackson football team falls to Vashon in overtime (10/02/11)
Vashon rallied against host Jackson Friday night to force overtime and the Wolverines went on to post a 22-14 victory.

Last-minute score lifts Scott City football team past Portageville (10/02/11)
Jacob Underwood scored on a 2-yard run with 48 seconds left to complete Scott City's fourth-quarter comeback as the Rams defeated visiting Portageville 31-30.

Cape Central football team tagged with first loss (10/02/11)
St. Charles West pulled away for a 31-14 victory over Central.

Maplewood-Richmond Heights spoils Perryville football team's homecoming (10/02/11)
Maplewood-Richmond Heights rolled past Perryville 55-0 on Saturday.

Malden defeats Kennett 75-59, teams finish four points shy of state record (10/02/11)
KENNETT, Mo. -- The Kennett Indians and Malden Green Wave provided a historic offensive showdown in its Week 6 football contest at Metz Cherry Stadium Friday night. The two teams combined for 20 touchdowns, over 1,200 yards of total offense and 134 points. According to MSHSAA records, the 134 point total was the third most combined points scored in a high school football contest in the state of Missouri and just four points shy of tying the state record of 138...

Malden defeats Kennett 75-59, teams finish four points shy of state record (09/30/11)
KENNETT, Mo. -- The Kennett Indians and Malden Green Wave provided a historic offensive showdown in its Week 6 football contest at Metz Cherry Stadium Friday night. The two teams combined for 20 touchdowns, over 1,200 yards of total offense and 134 points. According to MSHSAA records, the 134 point total was the third most combined points scored in a high school football contest in the state of Missouri and just four points shy of tying the state record of 138...

Bearcats dominate Bluejays in shutout win (10/01/11)
JERRY JARRELL Daily Statesman Sports Editor CHARLESTON, Mo. -- Dexter's Bearcats delivered a dominating performance in a 47-0 win over Charleston Friday night on the Bluejays' home field. Dexter scored on its first seven possessions of the game, six in the first half, as the Bearcats put up 40 points in the first two quarters to bring the mercy clock into play with the second-half kickoff...

Briefly: Chaffee runs past East Prairie, 42-12 (09/30/11)
Chaffee running back Tyson Estes rushed for 196 yards.

Crystal City football team rallies past St. Vincent in second half (09/30/11)
CRYSTAL CITY, Mo. -- St. Vincent's offense looked crisp in the first half, with yards coming on the ground and through the air. But a pair of key injuries helped derail the Indians, and Crystal City pounced on the opportunity. The Hornets ran for 198 yards and four touchdowns after halftime in their 26-16 victory Thursday night...

Scott City's Cotner learns to get up from the hits (09/30/11)
Scott City's Zach Cotner played the role of a hit-and-run victim when Chaffee quarterback Jordan Yahn lowered his shoulder near the goal line on a 2-point conversion run during the fourth quarter of Friday night's game between the rivals. It was the high school version of the NFL's Bo vs. The Boz as the two met in the one-on-one matchup of the schools' premier athletes near the right pylon...

Jackson football team falls to Vashon in overtime (10/02/11)
Vashon rallied against host Jackson Friday night to force overtime and the Wolverines went on to post a 22-14 victory.

Last-minute score lifts Scott City football team past Portageville (10/02/11)
Jacob Underwood scored on a 2-yard run with 48 seconds left to complete Scott City's fourth-quarter comeback as the Rams defeated visiting Portageville 31-30.

Cape Central football team tagged with first loss (10/02/11)
St. Charles West pulled away for a 31-14 victory over Central.

Briefly: Sikeston thumps NMCC (09/30/11)
Derek James sports@standard-democrat.com NEW MADRID -- The Sikeston Bulldogs improved to 5-1 on the season with a 51-6 victory at New Madrid County Central on Friday. Sikeston led 44-0 at the half, including an interception and fumble return for touchdowns...

Briefly: Dexter rolls over Charleston (09/30/11)
By Brent Shipman sports@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- Taking a 40 point lead in to halftime, the Dexter Bearcats defeated the Charleston Bluejays 47-0. Alex Cliff scored on a 3-yard and 13-yard run to finish Dexter's first two drives as the Bearcats went up 14-0 in the first five minutes into the contest. Quarterback Cody Stevens then connected with Chase Young on a three-yard pass with 2:28 in the frame to move up by three scores...

High school football capsules for Week 6 (09/30/11)
A look at the games involving schools from the Southeast Missourian's coverage area.

High School Football Statistics: Week 5 (09/30/11)
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. Team statistics Individual statistics...

Scott City's Cotner learns to get up from the hits (09/30/11)
Scott City's Zach Cotner played the role of a hit-and-run victim when Chaffee quarterback Jordan Yahn lowered his shoulder near the goal line on a 2-point conversion run during the fourth quarter of Friday night's game between the rivals. It was the high school version of the NFL's Bo vs. The Boz as the two met in the one-on-one matchup of the schools' premier athletes near the right pylon...

Crystal City rallies past St. Vincent in second half (09/30/11)
CRYSTAL CITY, Mo. -- St. Vincent's offense looked crisp in the first half, with yards coming on the ground and through the air. But a pair of key injuries helped derail the Indians, and Crystal City pounced on the opportunity. The Hornets ran for 198 yards and four touchdowns after halftime in their 26-16 victory Thursday night...

Football Preview: Kennett looks to reach .500 in Week 6 game against Malden (09/30/11)
The Kennett Indians enter Friday night's Week 6 home contest against the Malden Green Wave looking to extend its winning streak to three games and get to .500 for the first time in the 2011 season. "It's always a big game for us regardless of who we are playing," Kennett football coach Corey Adkisson said. ...

St. Vincent football team doomed by second-half performance (09/29/11)
The Indians led 16-0 at halftime but lost to Crystal City 26-16 Thursday night.

Dexter football team will open conference play Friday (09/29/11)
Dexter will be looking to open league play with a win Friday night when the Bearcats travel to Charleston for a SEMO Central Conference battle with the Bluejays. It would be easy for the Bearcats to be looking past the Bluejays with the state-ranked Caruthersville Tigers looming large next week, but Dexter coach Aaron Pixley says that shouldn't be a problem...

September 29, 2011 Scoreboard (09/29/11)
All the high school results reported to semoball.com.

Sikeston football team ready for young NMCC (09/29/11)
"It there's something that we're looking to do, it's to be consistent through all four quarters," Sikeston coach Kent Gibbs said, "in all three phases of the game."

SHS ready for young NMCC (09/29/11)
sports@standard-democrat.com NEW MADRID -- Heading into Week 6, Sikeston football coach Kent Gibbs is looking for one thing -- consistency. The Bulldogs have shown signs of what they can do, but Gibbs is looking for what they can do until that final whistle blows...

'Cats open conference play Friday (09/29/11)
Dexter will be looking to open league play with a win Friday night when the Bearcats travel to Charleston for a SEMO Central Conference battle with the Bluejays. It would be easy for the Bearcats to be looking past the Bluejays with the state-ranked Caruthersville Tigers looming large next week, but Dexter coach Aaron Pixley says that shouldn't be a problem...

St. Vincent's Week 6 football preview capsule (09/29/11)
A look at St. Vincent's game at Crystal City.

Missouri State Football Rankings: Sept. 27 (09/27/11)
Dexter rejoined to Class 3 rankings at No. 10 while Caruthersville maintained its spot in Class 2.

Winning streak eludes Perryville football team (09/25/11)
The Perryville football team failed in its bid to post a rare two-game winning streak, losing to visiting Fredericktown 19-0 Friday night.

Sikeston football team jumps on Jackson early (09/25/11)
The Sikeston Bulldogs played perhaps their best football that they've played all season in the first quarter against Jackson on Friday night. The Bulldogs exploded for 21 points to open the game, which was more than enough to propel them to their fourth consecutive victory, a 35-9 decision...

Scott City football team bests rival Chaffee (09/25/11)
Scott City receiver Austin Atchley caught two touchdown passes and running back Travis Phillips ran for one in Scott City's 34-20 win over rival Chaffee.

Sikeston football team jumps on Jackson early (09/25/11)
The Sikeston Bulldogs played perhaps their best football that they've played all season in the first quarter against Jackson on Friday night. The Bulldogs exploded for 21 points to open the game, which was more than enough to propel them to their fourth consecutive victory, a 35-9 decision...

High school roundup: St. Vincent football team downs St. Pius (09/25/11)
All the scores from Friday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian.

Kennett defeats Portageville 40-22 on homecoming (09/25/11)
KENNETT, Mo. -- After the first quarter of play at Metz Cherry Stadium Friday night the Portageville Bulldogs had positioned themselves well to spoil the Kennett Indians football Homecoming. The Bulldogs maintained an 8-0 lead following a safety and a 24-yard touchdown pass by Bryce Wallace to Denzell Simmons in the first period...

Kennett defeats Portageville 40-22 on homecoming (09/24/11)
KENNETT, Mo. -- After the first quarter of play at Metz Cherry Stadium Friday night the Portageville Bulldogs had positioned themselves well to spoil the Kennett Indians football Homecoming. The Bulldogs maintained an 8-0 lead following a safety and a 24-yard touchdown pass by Bryce Wallace to Denzell Simmons in the first period...

Fast start (09/24/11)
sports@standard-democrat.com JACKSON -- In the first quarter on Friday night against Jackson, the Sikeston Bulldogs played perhaps their best football that they've played all season. The Bulldogs exploded for 21 points to open the game and it was more than enough to propel them to their fourth straight victory, defeating the Indians 35-9...

Stevens guides Bearcats to win over Malden (09/24/11)
sports@standard-democrat.com DEXTER -- Dexter quarterback Cody Stevens couldn't help but think about last year's crushing loss to their rival, the Malden Green Wave. He also couldn't help thinking he played a major part in their 26-20 overtime loss...

Key return helps Scott City spoil Chaffee homecoming (09/24/11)
sports@standard-democrat.com CHAFFEE -- With a key kickoff return from Zach Cotner, the Scott City Rams played spoiler Friday night to the Chaffee Red Devils' homecoming. Shortly after the Red Devils had closed to within a score early in the fourth quarter, Cotner fielded the ensuing kick at his own 15-yard line. Darting left, Cotner found a few key blocks before racing 85 yards down the field and into the end zone to push the Rams lead to 14 with 8:45 to play...

Bearcats run over Green Wave (09/24/11)
JERRY JARRELL Daily Statesman Sports Editor Malden found a defensive scheme to contain Dexter's prolific passing attack but the strategy left little support for a punishing ground game that turned the tide against the Green Wave. Dexter quarterback Cody Stevens rushed for 175 yards on 18 carries and the Bearcats pounded the Green Wave defense with a total of 374 yards on the ground in a 40-26 win Friday night at Charles Bland Stadium...

Big third quarter pushes Central football team past North County (09/25/11)
Central rushed for 124 yards and three touchdowns in the third quarter alone and went on to win 44-7 at home.

Briefly: Sikeston football team improves to 4-1 at Jackson (09/24/11)
The Sikeston Bulldogs won their fourth straight game with a 35-9 victory at Jackson on Friday.

Winning streak eludes Perryville football team (09/25/11)
The Perryville football team failed in its bid to post a rare two-game winning streak, losing to visiting Fredericktown 19-0 Friday night.

Perryville football team hopes end of losing streak signals beginning of brighter days (09/23/11)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Much like the high seas, the football field can be a lonely place. The Pirates of Perryville sailed a desolate schedule for 15 consecutive weeks of football. They had not seen victory since the 2009 season, when they opened district play with a 9-6 victory against Kennett...

Scott City football team bests rival Chaffee (09/25/11)
Scott City receiver Austin Atchley caught two touchdown passes and running back Travis Phillips ran for one in Scott City's 34-20 win over rival Chaffee.

High School Football Statistics: Week 4 (09/23/11)
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. Team statistics Individual statistics...

Perryville football team hopes end of losing streak signals beginning of brighter days (09/23/11)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Much like the high seas, the football field can be a lonely place. The Pirates of Perryville sailed a desolate schedule for 15 consecutive weeks of football. They had not seen victory since the 2009 season, when they opened district play with a 9-6 victory against Kennett...

High school football capsules for Week 5 (09/23/11)
A look at the games involving teams from the Southeast Missourian's coverage area

New goal posts highlight Kennett's Week 5 Homecoming contest against Portageville (09/23/11)
The Kennett Indians football team returns home Friday to new goal posts on its football field. The old goal posts, which have been in place at Metz Cherry Stadium for approximately 50 years, were replaced on Thursday, Sept. 15. "I think it makes it look almost like we've got a brand new facility out there," Kennett football coach Corey Adkisson said of the new goal posts. ...

Sikeston football team will get road test at Jackson (09/22/11)
Sikeston has not won a game at Jackson since the 2002 season.

Regular season reaches half-way point Friday (09/22/11)
Friday night's game between Malden and Dexter at Charles Bland Stadium will mark the half-way point of the high school football regular season. Both Malden and Dexter enter the game supporting 3-1 records and a victory could provide the winner needed momentum for a second-half run and a push to make the MSHSAA playoffs...

Southeast Missourian Player of the Week: Tim Schumer (09/21/11)
The St. Vincent football team is riding a two-game winning streak, and senior quarterback Tim Schumer is a part of the Indians' success. Schumer has returned from a leg injury suffered during Week 3 last season to direct the Indians' offense. He passed for 313 yards and three touchdowns in St. Vincent's 28-20 victory over Herculaneum on Friday...

Missouri State Football Rankings: Sept. 20 (09/20/11)
Caruthersville moved up to the No. 5 spot in Class 2.

Central football team holds off Jackson in wild game (09/18/11)
The Central Tigers withstood a Jackson rally in the final minute of the game to defeat their rivals 14-12 on Friday night.

High school roundup: Perryville football team dumps Potosi to snap losing streak (09/18/11)
All the scores from Friday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian.

Jays blank NMCC 33-0 (09/18/11)
NEW MADRID -- For the first time in six seasons, the Charleston Bluejays have toppled one of Southeast Missouri's more successful football programs. It took a half, but the Bluejays overcame a scoreless stalemate and poured it on the winless New Madrid County Central Eagles on Friday, 33-0...

Dexter uses potent offense to dominate Scott City (09/18/11)
The Dexter Bearcats defeated the Scott City Rams 54-6 on Friday.

Kennett collects first win at East Prairie (09/18/11)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. -- It became clear early in Friday night's Week 4 varsity football contest the Kennett Indians planned to utilize its ground attack frequently against the East Prairie Eagles. The Indians gave the ball to half-back Darius Warren in six of its first seven offensive plays in its opening drive of the first quarter. Warren's rushing continued as the game progressed...

Kennett collects first win at East Prairie (09/17/11)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. -- It became clear early in Friday night's Week 4 varsity football contest the Kennett Indians planned to utilize its ground attack frequently against the East Prairie Eagles. The Indians gave the ball to half-back Darius Warren in six of its first seven offensive plays in its opening drive of the first quarter. Warren's rushing continued as the game progressed...

Bearcats feast on Rams (09/17/11)
SCOTT CITY , Mo. -- Dexter's varsity offense scored on every possession and the Bearcats' defense was less than five minutes away from a shutout in a 54-6 win over Scott City on the road Friday night. Dexter scored on seven first half possessions to take a 47-0 lead into the half, then tacked on seven more points on it's opening possession of the third quarter before turning the offense over to the second-team...

Caruthersville football team prevails over Hayti in Battle of the Bootheel (09/17/11)
For the second week in a row, the Caruthersville Tigers fell behind by two scores only to score 30 plus points in the second half while holding their opponents scoreless.

Briefly: Kennett defeats East Prairie 28-13 for first win of 2011 (09/17/11)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. -- The Kennett Indians defeated the East Prairie Eagles 28-13 Friday night to secure its first win of the 2011 season. The game began with the Eagles and Indians committing two turnovers each in the first quarter. Kennett took a 7-0 lead following the four turnovers on a 17-yard touchdown rush by Darius Warren at the 2:27 mark of the first period...

Schumer leads St. Vincent football team past Herculaneum (09/18/11)
St. Vincent senior quarterback Tim Schumer threw for three touchdowns as the Indians evened their record with a 28-20 victory against Herculaneum on Friday.

Central football team holds off Jackson in wild game (09/18/11)
The Central Tigers withstood a Jackson rally in the final minute of the game to defeat their rivals 14-12 on Friday night.

Chaffee running back Estes runs like he has something to prove (09/16/11)
Chaffee running back Tyson Estes' workout routine helped him develop into a force for the 2-1 Red Devils football team.

Briefly: Bluejays notch second win of season (09/17/11)
Charleston defeats NMCC 33-0 for first time since 2004

Briefly: Sikeston football team defeats Poplar Bluff (09/17/11)
The Sikeston Bulldogs improved to 3-1 on the season with a 36-7 victory over Poplar Bluff.

Dexter uses potent offense to dominate Scott City (09/18/11)
The Dexter Bearcats defeated the Scott City Rams 54-6 on Friday.

Portageville football team falls to Malden (09/17/11)
Malden senior Raymond Wilson helped Malden respond to an early deficit as he and the Green Wave moved past Portageville 41-24.

High School Football Statistics: Week 3 (09/16/11)
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. Team statistics...

High school football capsules for Week 4 (09/16/11)
A look at the games involving teams from the Southeast Missourian's coverage area

Something to prove (09/16/11)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Chicken breast, potatoes, yams, red meat, tilapia and teasing. It's all part of the high-octane fuel that keeps Tyson Estes lean -- physically and mentally. It keeps him pumping in the weight room, darting and explosive on the football field...

Importance of emergency plan stressed at coaches clinic (09/16/11)
There was a time when Jason Stinson was able to focus primarily on the X's and O's of high school football. In 2008, Stinson was coach at Pleasure Ridge Park High School in Louisville, Ky. He looked like the average coach -- a former Division I player, a big man with a voice that carried. By his own admission, his team also was average, a .500 program during his five years at the school...

High school football capsules for Week 4 (09/16/11)
Last week: Central idle; Jackson 14, North County 7 Last year: Central 41, Jackson 6 Outlook: Central coach Nathan Norman will be leading the Tigers against his alma mater for the first time. "I don't know, it'll be different, but I'll have my mind on other things," said Norman, who played in two Class 4 state championship games with the Indians as an all-state linebacker. ...

Familiar foes (09/15/11)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- When Mark Barousse left Poplar Bluff after a successful five-year run in 2001, Sikeston fans were probably not too sad to see him leave. That's because in Barousse's time as head coach, his Mules never lost to Sikeston...

Week 4 Football Preview: East Prairie vs. Kennett enter Friday with similar numbers (09/15/11)
The varsity football contest between the East Prairie Eagles and the Kennett Indians has come down to the wire more times than not over the past five seasons. In the 2010 season Kennett jumped out to a 13-0 lead against East Prairie following 82-yard opening-kickoff return by the Indians' Jay Shavers and a six-yard touchdown pass by Kennett's Adam Grantham to Cameron Wallace. ...

Week 4 Football Preview: Recent history suggests East Prairie-Kennett game will be competitive (09/15/11)
The varsity football contest between the East Prairie Eagles and the Kennett Indians has come down to the wire more times than not over the past five seasons. In the 2010 season Kennett jumped out to a 13-0 lead against East Prairie following 82-yard opening-kickoff return by the Indians' Jay Shavers and a six-yard touchdown pass by Kennett's Adam Grantham to Cameron Wallace. ...

Southeast Missourian Player of the Week: Travis Phillips (09/14/11)
Scott City junior Travis Phillips deflected the praise after rushing for more than 200 yards in the Rams' Week 3 victory over East Prairie. "It makes me feel proud of my line," Phillips said. "Everybody could have run through those holes." Phillips ran for 218 yards and scored two touchdowns in his team's 28-0 win. He has gained at least 100 yards in all three games this season, more than making up for the graduation of Garett Schaefer...

Missouri State Football Rankings: Sept. 13 (09/13/11)
Caruthersville moved up a spot in Class 2 while Dexter dropped out of the Class 3 rankings.

Bulldog JV falters, 9th graders roll over Knights (09/13/11)
sports@standard-democrat.com FARMINGTON -- The Sikeston junior varsity football team took a lopsided loss to the Farmington Knights on Monday, 42-6. Farmington got going early with an 8-yard run in the first quarter and then a 6-yard run to cap the first half and go into halftime with a 14-0 lead...

High school roundup: St. Vincent football team trounces Missouri Military for first victory (09/11/11)
All the scores from Friday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian.

Hayti football team dispatches Chaffee in second half (09/11/11)
The Hayti football team defeated Chaffee 26-6 on Friday.

Phillips top 200 yards in Scott City football team's victory over East Prairie (09/11/11)
The Scott City football team defeated East Prairie 28-0 on Friday.

Hayti football team dispatches Chaffee in second half (09/11/11)
The Hayti football team defeated Chaffee 26-6 on Friday.

Jackson football team's offense awakens in time for 14-7 victory (09/11/11)
The Jackson football team defeated host North County 14-7 on Friday.

High school roundup: St. Vincent football team trounces Missouri Military for first victory (09/11/11)
All the scores from Friday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian.

Leaving a mark (09/10/11)
sports@standard-democrat.com DEXTER -- After falling behind early to the Dexter Bearcats on Friday night at Charles Bland Stadium, Sikeston coach Kent Gibbs was not sure how his team would react. The Bulldogs have not faced early deficits very often the past three years and with a team full of inexperience and youth, things can unravel quickly...

Portageville tops Jays for first win of season (09/10/11)
sports@standard-democrat.com PORTAGEVILLE -- With a three touchdown performance from speedy wideout Tevin Walker, the Portageville Bulldogs picked up their first win of the season, defeating the Charleston Bluejays 48-21. "Against Chaffee we had five starters who weren't even on the sidelines," Portageville coach Ronnie Jones said, referring to last week's 47-30 loss. ...

Farmington dismantles NMCC (09/10/11)
sports@standard-democrat.com NEW MADRID -- On their very first play to start the game, New Madrid County Central quarterback Corey Guest scrambled for an exciting 34 yard gain. It would be the only excitement Eagle fans would enjoy, however. Following Guest's run, NMCC coughed up it's first of three possession-ending fumbles which set up the visiting Farmington Knights for their first of many scores that were to come...

Big second half pushes Caruthersville by Crystal City (09/10/11)
After being shout out in the first half, Caruthersville rallied to beat Crystal City 34-12.

Briefly: Four first-half turnovers help doom Kennett football team (09/10/11)
The Pirates turned four first-half turnovers by Kennett into 21 points and used a punishing ground game to run past the Indians 55-19.

Perryville football teams drops to 0-3 (09/10/11)
The Pirates fumbled on their first play Friday night and fell behind Park Hills Central 21-0 after one quarter before suffering a 42-7 loss.

Leaving a mark (09/10/11)
sports@standard-democrat.com DEXTER -- After falling behind early to the Dexter Bearcats on Friday night at Charles Bland Stadium, Sikeston coach Kent Gibbs was not sure how his team would react. The Bulldogs have not faced early deficits very often the past three years and with a team full of inexperience and youth, things can unravel quickly...

Portageville tops Jays for first win of season (09/10/11)
sports@standard-democrat.com PORTAGEVILLE -- With a three touchdown performance from speedy wideout Tevin Walker, the Portageville Bulldogs picked up their first win of the season, defeating the Charleston Bluejays 48-21. "Against Chaffee we had five starters who weren't even on the sidelines," Portageville coach Ronnie Jones said, referring to last week's 47-30 loss. ...

Sikeston runs past Dexter (09/10/11)
JERRY JARRELL Daily Statesman Sports Editor Senior James Watson set a new Sikeston High School single game rushing record with 328 yards to help lead the Bulldogs to a wild, 57-30, win over the Dexter Bearcats Friday night at Charles Bland Stadium. Watson carried the ball 26 times and scored two touchdowns, one a 81-yard scamper in the second quarter, on his way to the new school record. Watson erased the old mark of 318 yards set in 1999 Justin Robinson...

Gosnell capitalizes on mistakes to run past Tribe (09/10/11)
GOSNELL, Ark. -- To err is human. To forgive is not the Gosnell Pirate way. The Pirates turned four first-half Kennett Indians turnovers into 21 points and used a punishing ground game to run past the Tribe, 55-19, Friday at J.W. Rea Stadium. While Gosnell (1-1) racked up 606 yards of offense -- 480 on the ground -- the turnovers may have hurt the worst, as the Pirates recovered two fumbles in Kennett territory and intercepted a pass in the end zone...

Briefly: Jackson football team picks up first win of season (09/10/11)
The Indians defeated North County 14-7 on the road.

Briefly: Hayti pulls away from Chaffee football team (09/10/11)
Hayti snapped a tie with a pair of touchdowns in the final minute of the third quarter and handed Chaffee its first loss of the season.

Briefly: Sikeston defeats Dexter (09/09/11)
Sikeston senior running back James Watson rushed for 328 yards on 25 carries with a pair of touchdowns, setting a new school single-game rushing record.