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Wave of success: Portageville conquers Clearwater Tournament (9/19/23)PIEDMONT, MO. — The Portageville volleyball team (16-2-2) continues to make a splash this season, winning the Clearwater Tournament this past weekend with unmatched skill and a tidal wave of determination. “I felt we played well in that tournament,” said Lady Bulldogs’ coach Sasha Kellam. ...
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Portageville powers through emotions to win on Senior Day (5/9/23)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — On a day filled with mixed emotions, Portageville rallied together to secure a victory over Ellington on Senior Day. A late surge on offense and some gritty performances on the mound helped the Bulldogs (29-2) capture a hard-fought 10-5 win over the Whippets (12-13) at Meatte Park on Saturday, May 5. ...
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East Prairie softball knocks it out of the park at Swing Pink Tournament (4/25/23)POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. — The East Prairie softball team hit a home run both on and off the field, winning the Swing Pink Tournament-White Division and helping raise money for breast cancer research in the process. The Eagles (11-6) displayed grit and determination throughout the tournament, finishing with a 3-0 record after earning wins against Dexter (5-7), Ellington (11-5) and Twin Rivers (11-8) on Saturday, April 22 at McLane Park in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. ...
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Ellington holds off Mules rally (4/4/23)The fate for the Poplar Bluff Mules relied heavily on the last inning as their grit was tested in Monday’s matchup against the Ellington Whippets. In a hard-fought battle, the Mules’ comeback fell short at the end in a 7-6 loss. “We’ve been digging a hole for ourselves several times this season, and that’s just something that we’ve got to be better at,” Mules coach John David Pattillo said. ...
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Southeast Missourian Baseball Roundup: A large Saturday slate at Cape (3/26/23)After starting the season 2-0, the Cape Central Tigers dropped down to .500 after falling to Poplar Bluff and Vianney on Saturday in Cape Central High School. The Tigers entered the fifth inning leading 6-3 but came away with an 8-7 loss to the Mules in a high-scoring affair, in which both teams collected six hits...
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All District and State Basketball teams released (3/23/23)Winter sports have come to an end in Southeast Missouri and for many of the schools in the area, successful seasons. New Madrid County Central won the Class 3 State Championship and the Notre Dame girls and Jackson boys each captured fourth in the state in Class 5 and 6, respectively...
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POWER 8: New team tops this week’s poll (3/2/23)Editor’s note: This poll was based on results through Wednesday. All rankings are performance-based per level and sport and not a head-to-head potential barometer. A lot of teams have seen their seasons end so that will drastically affect the current Power 8 poll, but fret not — a team that loses can still be in the poll one last time before falling out permanently and can be considered for the end-of-the-year Team of the Year top 10 countdown...
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Ellington, East Carter will face off in finals rematch (2/24/23)VAN BUREN — It looks like the East Carter Lady Redbirds will get a chance to make things right in the world Saturday. The No. 2 seeded Lady Redbirds used a gritty final quarter performance to record a 55-47 win over No. 3 Alton in a Class 2 District 2 semifinal game at Van Buren High SchoolThursday evening...
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YELLOW SUCKER II: Redbirds win district rematch with Van Buren to advance to final (2/23/23)VAN BUREN — For the second time this year, the East Carter Redbirds and Van Buren Bulldogs faced off with a trophy on the line. Back in January, it was the Yellow Sucker Trophy, the annual traveling trophy in the Carter County rivalry between the two schools. Wednesday night, it was a shot to play for the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 championship...
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POWER 8: Greenville boys basketball roars into poll’s top spot (2/22/23)Editor’s note: This poll was based on results through Wednesday. All rankings are performance-based per level and sport and not a head-to-head potential barometer. District tournaments are in full swing for Class 1, 2 and 3 basketball teams, while the Poplar Bluffs, Doniphans and Dexters are all about getting ready to roll next week in their own postseason journeys...
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District playoff tournaments preview: Why not Van Buren? Bulldogs set sights high (2/18/23)Tipping off Monday, the newest edition of the state high school basketball postseason will begin with the boys taking center stage. A number of area teams will begin their quest in first-round contests while a small group has been awarded byes into the semifinals with only two wins needed to advance to their respective sweet 16s. ...
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Lady Mules pull away late for win at North County (2/18/23)BONNE TERRE, Missouri — The Poplar Bluff Lady Mules got a big game from Madelyn Eads and pulled away in the second half for a 52-35 win over the North County Lady Raiders Friday night. Poplar Bluff (11-13) led just 19-18 at halftime, but extended its lead to 34-28 after three quarters. However, the fourth quarter belonged to the Lady Mules, who outscored host North County 18-7 to come away with the win...
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POWER 8: Donettes ride strong OFC Tournament performance into top spot (2/15/23)Editor’s note: This poll was based on results through Wednesday. All rankings are performance-based per level and sport and not a head-to-head potential barometer. Crazy to think that the newest spring season is a month away and basketball and wrestling are now winding down...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Lady Redbirds get big win over Kennett (2/14/23)ELLSINORE — The East Carter Lady Redbirds got 29 points from Brooklyn Kearbey and took a resounding 68-46 victory over the Class 4 Kennett Lady Indians Monday night “Kennett is a more physical team than we’re used to and that’s something we need to get better at playing through,” said East Carter coach Angela Rodgers. “It was not one of our smoothest games, but I’m proud that we didn’t roll over.”...
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POWER 8: OFC top hoops seeds take 1-2 spots (2/9/23)Editor's note: This poll was based on results through Wednesday. All rankings are performance-based per level and sport and not a head-to-head potential barometer. The regular season for basketball, swimming and wrestling are just about over with hoops still having a week or so remaining before the games that matter most tip off...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Lady Whippets roll to big win over Sikeston (2/7/23)ELLINGTON — Kaylee King scored 19 points and the Ellington Lady Whippets never let up as they rolled to a 58-24 win over Sikeston Monday night. “We played well,” Ellington coach David Burrows said. “We were able to force some turnovers and get out in transition and finish inside.”...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Westwood Baptist teams advance to tourney finals (2/4/23)WATERTOWN, Wisc. — The Westwood Baptist Academy Eagles and Lady Eagles basketball teams both advanced to the finals of the Sabercats Invitational Tournament at Maranantha Baptist University on Friday with victories over Tabernacle from Gardendale, Alabama...
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POWER 8: The worst kind of snow job (2/2/23)Editor’s note: this poll was based on results through Wednesday. All rankings are performance-based per level and sport and not a head-to-head potential barometer. The poll this week is a little special for lovers of winter storms, hard, icy roads and needing ice skates to go to your mailbox...
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Westwood Baptist Eagles roll to big win over TJS (1/28/23)The Westwood Baptist Eagles boys basketball team took the court Friday with one goal in mind: to dominate its opponent, Thomas Jefferson of St. Louis. And dominate they did, as they dismantled TJS with a crushing 69-19 victory. The Westwood Baptist boys were on a mission from the start, with Ben Jones leading the charge with a game-high 21 points, followed closely by James Hawley with 20 points...
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JANUARY MADNESS: SCAA, Big Springs Conference tourneys tip off next week (1/21/23)Both the Stoddard County Athletic Association and the Big Springs Conference tournaments will tip off next week and hoops fans should be ready for what could offer some good storylines and drama. The SCAA boys tournament will take place at the Bearcat Event Center in Dexter, home of the top-seeded Bearcats, while the BSC girls and boys brackets will be played out at Couch High School...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Boys finals set at BRL Tournament (1/20/23)ELLINGTON — Thursday was a good night for the top two boys seeds at the Black River League Tournament. The top-seeded South Iron Panthers turned back host Ellington 67-48 in the early semifinal Thursday, then No. 2 Bunker defeated East Carter 66-41 in the late game...
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Ellington, South Iron girls punch tickets to BRL title game (1/19/23)ELLINGTON — A chance to take on a legitimate state girls basketball power presented itself for the East Carter Lady Redbirds in a Big River League tournament semifinal Wednesday night. The No. 4 seed went at it with No. 1 seed South Iron and for a half the Lady Redbirds found themselves in striking range of a win if a few things could come correct...
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Fast start powers Jackson past Mules (1/18/23)JACKSON, Mo. — The Jackson Indians held the Poplar Bluff Mules scoreless from the field in the opening period to build up a big early lead on the way to a 67-47 win Tuesday night in SEMO Conference action. Jackson led 14-1 after the opening period, but the Mules (6-8) cut it to 28-20 by halftime. However, Poplar Bluff could get no closer the rest of the way and Jackson outscored the Mules 39-27 after halftime...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Greenville defeats defending state champ South Iron (1/14/23)GREENVILLE — The Greenville Bears had three players score in double figures as they defeated defending Class 1 state champion South Iron 62-50 Friday night. Easton Evans (14 points) led the Bears (14-1), while Trey Porter (13) and Talan McDaniel (11) joined him in double figures...
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BRL girls tournament tips off Monday (1/13/23)A strong South Iron club is understandably the No. 1 seed in the girls bracket of the Black River League Tournament set to begin Monday night at Ellington. The host Lady Whippets are the tournament’s defending champions and stand at 7-6 overall following Thursday’s loss to Poplar Bluff, but they should make another run in their home environment...
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POWER 8: Updated rankings all about girl ‘power’ (1/12/23)*Note – this poll was based on action finalized on Wednesday. We return for week two of the new Power 8 poll – a ranking based on pure performance and not what classification, sport or gender. Feedback will always be welcome and can be directed to sports@darnews.com...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Neelyville downs Clearwater in battle of the Tigers (1/11/23)NEELYVILLE — The Neelyville Tigers defeated the Clearwater Tigers 93-69 at home Tuesday night in an Ozark Foothills Conference contest. Preston Goodnight led Neelyville’s scoring with 21 points, with Casen Stephens putting in 17 points in the victory...
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Ellington girls beat Twin Rivers in Indiana (1/7/23)KNIGHTSTOWN, Indiana — Kaylee King scored a game-high 39 points to lead the Ellington Lady Whippets past the Twin Rivers Lady Royals in the gymnasium made famous by the 1987 movie “Hoosiers.” It was the second 39-point performance by King, who also scored 39 to lead Ellington to a win at East Carter on Tuesday...
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Column: Ellington, Twin Rivers GBB to get a dose of 'Hoosier Hysteria' (1/6/23)There is a lot of the fictional Hickory High School from the famed movie “Hoosiers” in Ellington High School, while there is a tad bit, but much less so, in the bigger Twin Rivers High School. However, today, there will be a lot of the Royals and Whippets gaining exposure to the Huskers, who (sort of) once won the iconic one-class boy’s basketball state championship in Indiana...
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Clash of the Titanesses: Ellington gets past East Carter in battle of two of area’s top girls basketballers (1/4/23)By ALAN DALE Sports Editor ELLSINORE — Maybe those extra two games made a bigger difference after Christmas? The Ellington Lady Whippets may have been defeated by Neelyville and East Poinsette County between Christmas and New Year’s, but that might have paid dividends with their area rivals, East Carter...
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Donettes turn back Lady Mules upset bid to open 2023 (1/3/23)DONIPHAN — The Doniphan Donettes had three players score in double figures and shook off a slow start to defeat the Poplar Bluff Lady Mules 61-49 Monday night at Wright Gymnasium. Madelyn Eads' bucket with 4:25 left in the opening period gave the Mules an 8-7 lead, but Kenzie Redus answered for Doniphan 56 seconds later to put her team back on top. The Donettes never trailed again, going on a 13-3 run that extended into the second quarter...
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Ellington girls to battle in Elvis-town (12/31/22)The Ellington girls basketball team has found some mojo in recent weeks and after a slow start stand 4-4 heading into action this weekend, having won 3 of 4 games after falling Thursday night to Neelyville. Where exactly will the Lady Whippets be playing when they are rocking and rolling? Well, where better than Memphis and the hometown of Elvis Presley?...
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Great teams, great individual performances highlight 2022 (12/31/22)As the sports world put the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic behind it in 2022, several teams and individuals in this area rose to the top in their respective sports. From history-making achievements on the hardwood to first-in-school-history performances on the diamond, this year proved itself to be a memorable one for local sports fans...
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Ellington standout finding enjoyment with new challenge (12/22/22)ELLINGTON — In a week that is in its own right a celebration of Southeast Missouri high school female athletics, there is one in particular who has been renowned for quite a while now. Ellington’s Kaylee King has been a showstopper for all four years playing for the Lady Whippets, who claimed a state title in 2021 and were runners-up a year ago...
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Mules win opener at Route 66 Shootout (12/17/22)WAYNESVILLE, Mo. — The Poplar Bluff Mules had three players in double figures and steadily pulled away after halftime as they defeated the St. Louis Blue Knights 63-49 Friday at the opening day of the Route 66 Shootout. The Mules led just 23-18 at halftime, but outscored St. Louis 20-14 in the third quarter to take an 11-point lead (43-32) by the start of the fourth quarter...
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Redbirds edge Risco in OT at Clarkton (12/13/22)CLARKTON — The East Carter Redbirds outlasted Risco 71-68 in overtime in the first round of the Clarkton Christmas Tournament Monday. East Carter outscored Risco 12-9 in the extra session. The Redbirds leading scorers, Kasen McCarty (23 points) and Micah Thompson (20), accounted for nine of East Carter’s 12 overtime points...
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Dons run past East Carter in OFC contest (12/10/22)ELLSINORE — Led by the dual 28-point performances by Emmitt Jones and Max Owen, the Doniphan Dons bounced back big from a loss earlier in the week to Greenville with an 84-65 win at East Carter Friday. The Dons (3-1) also got 17 points from J.D. Burton as the team made only seven 3s, but were able to score in huge bunches after being stymied at home by Greenville Tuesday...
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MBCA Girls Basketball Poll (Release 11/28) (11/29/22)1. South Nodaway/Jefferson Conception Junction 2. Delta T-3. Leeton T-3. South Iron 5. Walnut Grove 6. Mercer 7. Golden City 8. Macks Creek 9. Drexel 10. North Shelby Others receiving votes: Higbee, Meadville, Marion County. 1. Tipton 2. Ellington 3. Miller...
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Lady Tigers down Alton at CRC (11/26/22)VAN BUREN — The Current River Challenge is synonymous with the holidays and for some teams Friday, their was little wobble from too much turkey and instead, plenty of hooping. The Van Buren girls basketball team made it a successful jumpstart to the school’s Current River Classic Friday night as the Lady Dawgs made the most of their opportunity in the spotlight...
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MSHSAA announces basketball districts (11/19/22)
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MSHSAA announces winter district assignments (11/18/22)Districts for winter sports were released on Friday morning, with New Madrid County Central dropping to Class 3 for the 2022-23 season. NMCC finished third in Class 4 last season and return juniors Jadis Jones and AJ Ruff while junior BJ Williamson also returns after missing last season...
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C1D1: Clearwater, Ellington, Van Buren take aim at district glory (10/26/22)IRONTON — Arcadia Valley High School will be the place to be Saturday when cross country hopefuls race the final event that will determine which teams and what individuals could qualify for the 2022 state finals. Three districts — Class 1 District 1, Class 2 District 1 and Class 3 District 1 — will all race at Arcadia Valley High School, with races taking place at 9 a.m. ...
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Ellington hopes home is sweet in district tourney (10/21/22)It’s that time of year for the Ellington Lady Whippets volleyball team and it can be scary and exciting all at once. The Class 1 District 6 volleyball tournament is set to be played at Ellington beginning Friday, as the host and No. 4 seed Lady Whippets (11-14-2) will tip-off against No. 5 Bismarck in one of three win-or-go-home scenarios...
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Donettes rally to win five-set marathon against Ellington (10/19/22)DONIPHAN — What an ideal way to go into the postseason. Both Doniphan and Ellington will head into district tournament play on the heels of a nip-and-tuck five-set thriller at the home of the Donettes, as the hosts held on for a 20-25, 23-25, 25-23, 25-22, 15-7 win...
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High School Cross Country Roundup, Sept. 21: Cleaver, Van Buren girls win home meet (9/22/22)VAN BUREN — Kastin Cleaver led a pack of Bulldogs across the finish line as the host placed all five scoring runners in the top 10 Wednesday to win the Van Buren Scenic River Run at Big Spring. Cleaver, a sophomore, won the Small Schools Division race in 21 minutes, 42.8 seconds. Van Buren’s Kinsley Murphy placed fourth, Madison Mabry finished sixth followed by Adria Marvin while Ziah Been was 10th...
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Longtime MSHSAA baseball official steps away from the plate (6/27/22)If you really want to know the origins of Joe Baldwin passing judgment on pitchers’ accuracy throughout Southeast Missouri, you’d have to go all the way back to the dusty dirt fields of the Marston Little League in the early 1960s.
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MSHSAA official Joe Baldwin (6/27/22)Various photos capture longtime MSHSAA sports official Joe Baldwin in action throughout his career.
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All-State baseball: Portageville lands three on first team (6/15/22)Three players from Portageville's state runner-up baseball team received first-team All-State honors in Class 2. Junior catcher Trey Benthal, sophomore infielder Mason Adams and senior outfielder Alex Winsor each garnered first-team honors for their performances in 2022. The Bulldogs placed five players across first, second and honorable mention teams...
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C2D3 baseball: Meadow Heights outlasts Ellington in close semifinal game (5/17/22)GREENVILLE – Ellington couldn't get much going offensively as the Whippets 2022 baseball season came to an end with a 2-1 loss to Meadow Heights on Monday. The Panthers will move on to face Greenville for the championship in the MSHSAA Class 2 District 3 Tournament...
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Southeast Missourian prep box scores, results for May 16 (5/17/22)Class 1 District 2 Semifinals @ Advance Delta (5-15) - Batting: Lanson Cox (2-5, 2 Runs), Coleton Deckard (2-3, Run), Levi Jansen (1-3, RBI), Ryan Glenzy (2-4). Pitching: LP - Cox (5 IP, 8 H, 8 R, 6 BB, 3 K). Advance (11-11) - Batting: Hayden Laird (3-4, 2B, 3B, 2 RBIs, Run), Coleton Silman (1-2, 3 RBIs), Hunter Tidwell (2-3, RBI, 2 Runs), Jaxon Limbaugh (1-4, 2B, 2 RBIs, Run). Pitching: WP - Jack Bailey (6 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 1 BB, 8 K)...
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C2D3: Semifinals at Greenville (5/16/22)To purchase photos from this gallery for personal use, call 573-388-3620 and ask for Sharon or Renda.
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Southeast Missourian prep box scores, results for May 10 (5/11/22)Chaffee (10-12) - Batting: Connor Berry (1-3, RBI), Carter Cossou (1-3, RBI). Pitching: LP - Berry (2 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 1 BB, 4 K). East Prairie (18-5) - Batting: Hayden Ellis (4-4, 4 RBIs, Run), Owen Knight (1-3, 2 RBIs), Garrett Scott (2-4, 2B, RBI, 2 Runs), Noah Johnson (2-3, 2 RBIs). Pitching: WP - N. Johnson (7 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 11 K)...
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District Softball Roundup: Clearwater tops Dexter to reach C2D2 final; Ellington falls in C1D3 semifinal (5/10/22)MARBLE HILL, Mo. — Clearwater took the lead early and didn't look back as the Tigers defeated Dexter 8-2 in the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 semifinal at Woodland. Clearwater will play Advance, which beat second-seeded Scott City 6-4, in the championship game at 4 p.m. Wednesday...
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High school box scores,results for April 22 (4/23/22)Baseball Ellington - Batting: 2B - Tucker Dement. Multiple hits: Tyler Hackworth (3-4, RBI, Run), Evan Weaver (2-4, Run), Dement (2-5, Run), Jakob Farmer (2 RBIs). Pitching: WP - Dement (4.2 IP, 6 H, 5 R, 3 BB, 5 K). Meadow Heights - Batting: Multiple hits - Koby Cook (2-4, RBI), Chase Conrad (2 RBIs)...
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Softball Roundup, April 19: Meadow Heights earns first win of season with a 16-5 dismantling of Ellington (4/20/22)Meadow Heights senior Marissa Byrd led the Panthers offensively with three hits and two RBIs while freshman Lauren Strong had two hits and three RBIs to lead a winless Meadow Heights squad over Ellington 16-5 Tuesday at Ellington High School. Meadow Heights grabbed a 12-point advantage before the Whippets ever got on the board, taking a 12-0 lead into the fourth inning and continued to pour it on, scoring in every frame...
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Baseball Roundup, April 8: Cape Central rolls Chaffee to earn seventh win on season (4/8/22)Two days after losing to a very good Seckman team that ended Cape Central’s winning streak, the Tiger’s bats took their frustrations out on Chaffee pitching Friday as Central beat up on the Red Devils 11-1 at Cape Central High School. Cape Central took a 1-0 lead after the first inning and tacked on six more runs in the third frame and four more in the bottom of the fourth to take an 11-0 lead. ...
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Baseball Roundup, April 4: Meadow Heights wins via Chase Conrad walk-off (4/5/22)With the game tied 2-2 in the bottom of the seventh inning, Meadow Heights senior slugger Chase Conrad singled sharply to right field, scoring Will Green to beat Crystal City by walk-off 3-2 Monday at Meadow Heights High School. Green started the inning off with a base hit off of Hornet’s pitcher Robert Schaumberg that trickled by the Hornet’s shortstop Ian Kirn. ...
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Baseball Roundup, March 24: Ste. Genevieve hands Perryville first loss of season with 15-5 blowout (3/24/22)Ste. Genevieve jumped all over Perryville starting pitcher Dane Lauck from the first inning on and tacked on six runs in the third inning and seven runs in the fourth to beat the Pirates Thursday at home in five innings 15-5. The Dragons scored one run off the junior hurler in the opening frame, then 10 more off of Lauck in the third and fourth innings before knocking the Pirate starter out of the game one batter into the fourth inning...
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Area players named to MBCA all-state team (3/23/22)Charleston coach Jamarcus Williams was named Coach of the Year in Class 3 while junior Rico Coleman was named to the all-state team following the Bluejays championship run. The Missouri Basketball Coaches Association released its all-state team and final rankings Wednesday as several area athletes were honored...
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Ellington takes down Greenville for second win on young season (3/23/22)The Ellington baseball team won its second game in three days beating Greenville on Monday 11-5 at Ellington High School. The Whippets scored four times in the home half of the opening inning as well as once in the third inning, three times in the fifth frame and three more times in the sixth...
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Class 2 State Championship: Ellington girls vs. Wellington Napoleon (3/14/22)The Ellington Whippets were defeated by Wellington-Napoleon in the Class 2 State Championship game on Saturday at JQH Arena in Springfield, Mo.
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Ellington falls in state final in rematch with Wellington-Napoleon (3/12/22)SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — This time the shots just didn’t fall for the Ellington Whippets. In a rematch of last year’s MSHSAA Class 2 championship game, Wellington-Napoleon got off to a better start Saturday afternoon and blocked the Whippets from repeating...
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Ellington faces rematch in final; Bernie seeks first title in fifth try (3/11/22)SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Ellington girls basketball team looks to complete a defense of the MSHSAA Class 2 state championship against the same team the Whippets beat last year in the final. Ellington (25-4) and Wellington-Napoleon (27-2) will tip off at 2 p.m. Saturday at JQH Arena...
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Ellington girls have early wake-up call in Class 2 semifinal (3/10/22)The Ellington girls basketball team will have an early wake-up call Friday morning as the Whippets try to defend their state title. Tipoff for the MSHSAA Class 2 semifinal at JQH Arena in Springfield is set for 10 a.m. Friday. “That’s very different for us,” Ellington coach David Burrows said. “It’s something that we were preapred for if we were to get here.”...
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Ellington finds offense in second half, advances to Show-Me Showdown (3/6/22)SIKESTON — Ellington’s offense was stuck in neutral in the first half Saturday afternoon. The Whippets were missing shots, turning over the ball and were held to a season-low 13 points by halftime of the MSHSAA Class 2 quarterfinal. “We just knew we had to work hard on defense to make up for it and eventually our shots will start falling,” Ellington senior Gretchen Hackworth said...
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Ellington faces New Haven in quarterfinal Saturday (3/4/22)As the defending state champion, the Ellington Whippets feel the pressure of defending their title, but it’s not much different than last year when they were chasing it, said senior Gretchen Hackworth. “We’re in a different position than last year,” Hackworth said. “We were the underdogs and this year we’re expected so it’s a different type of pressure, but still equally as fun.”...
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Ellington tops Naylor for return trip to C2 quarterfinal (3/3/22)POPLAR BLUFF — Stuck on the bench with foul trouble, Ellington’s Gretchen Hackworth was ready to contribute in the fourth quarter Wednesday night. The senior had an answer when the Whippets lead was trimmed to 10 then scored again to help Ellington pull away and beat Naylor 65-44 win in the MSHSAA Class 2 sectional playoff...
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C2 basketball sectional playoff: Ellington-Naylor, South Pemiscot-Alton (3/2/22)To purchase photos from this gallery for personal use, call 573-388-3620 and ask for Sharon or Renda.
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C2D2: Ellington rolls past Alton for district title (2/27/22)VAN BUREN – The road to a state championship is a long one and the Ellington Lady Whippets are one step closer to defending their state title as they took the Class 2 District 2 Championship on Saturday with a 67-37 win over Alton. "Feels good to be here again," Ellington coach David Burrows said. "It was one of our goals at the beginning of the year and it's all about survive and move on at this point of the season."...
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C2D2 Championships at Van Buren (2/26/22)To purchase photos from this gallery for personal use, call 573-388-3620 and ask for Sharon or Renda.
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C2D2: Ellington, Alton pick up wins in semis (2/22/22)VAN BUREN – The stage is set for the girls Class 2 District 2 Championship as Ellington will take on Alton for the district title. Ellington was able to come away with a 58-47 win over East Carter while Alton defeated host school Van Buren by a score of 70-57...
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Ellington girls start title defense in district semifinals (2/18/22)Ellington’s title defense starts Monday in the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 semifinals at Van Buren. The Whippets come into the postseason sporting a 20-4 record and coach David Burrows has had the goal of repeating the state title from day one this season...
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Missouri State Girls High School Basketball Rankings (Feb. 16) (2/16/22)Class 1 Others receiving votes: Higbee, Golden City, Stanberry Class 2 Others receiving votes: Salisbury, Oran Class 3 Others receiving votes: Steelville Class 4 Others receiving votes: Kirksville, Doniphan, Macon, Central (Park Hills) Class 5 Others receiving votes: Lutheran St. Charles, MICDS, Lift For Life, Smithville...