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Mules open BB season with thriller over New Madrid (3/17/24)BERNIE – Veteran Bernie High School baseball coach Marcus Massey knew he would be counting heavily upon senior Jayden Robinett this spring. The senior athlete not only is a stellar shortstop for the perennially good Mules, but he is also Massey’s top arm on the mound.
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Jenkins, Jones lead NMCC's MBCA Award sweep (3/14/24)SIKESTON – New Madrid County Central's championship run has earned top recognition from the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association (MBCA). Dontre Jenkins has been named Class 3 Coach of the Year, while phenom Jadis Jones claimed his second consecutive Class 3 Player of the Year Award and all-state honors...
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One Dream, One Team, One Shot: Kayden Minner's unforgettable state championship moment (3/12/24)SIKESTON, Mo. — For a long time Kayden Minner fought to picture his graduation with anything but a sense of loss. But even in the cruelty of competition, there’s room for incredible victories. No high school athlete should have a medical chart as thick as their playbook, yet that's the reality he faced with three knee injuries and countless hours of rehab — a career that was a constant battle against injury, his body seemingly conspiring against his dreams...
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Ruff saves best for last (3/12/24)SIKESTON — AJ Ruff wasn't supposed to steal the spotlight. Known for his slick passing, tenacious defense and steady hand guiding the New Madrid County Central offense, not the one dropping daggers. But, in the most high-stakes moments at the MSHSAA Class 3 State Championship Game, a new Ruff emerged – confident, clutch, and essential to NMCC's victory...
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Title Defense Complete, Legacy Secured: Brotherhood breeds back-to-back state titles for NMCC (3/11/24)COLUMBIA, Mo. — Through victory and adversity, the seniors of New Madrid County Central faced every battle as a united front. Fighting back-to-back, locked arm-in-arm and constantly pushing each other to be better. It was that unshakeable brotherhood — the foundation of success — that elevated the Eagles (28-3) to a second consecutive MSHSAA Class 3 Show-Me Showdown Title with a resounding 86-65 win over Summit Christian Academy at Mizzou Arena on Saturday, March 9...
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NMCC at 2024 Class 3 Show-Me Showdown (3/11/24)Photos from New Madrid County Central's a 86-65 win over Summit Christian Academy in the MSHSAA Class 3 State Championship at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri on Saturday, March 9, 2024.
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NMCC wears down Thayer, advances to Class 3 title game (3/9/24)COLUMBIA, Mo. — From the opening bell, New Madrid County Central didn't just defend the court against Thayer, they owned it. The No. 1 Eagles’ (27-3) were a vise, squeezing the No. 3 Bobcats (22-9) into submission during the 57-44 victory in a semifinal bout Friday night at the 2024 Show-Me Showdown at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri...
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NMCC sends message with 70-38 quarterfinal win over Kingston (3/5/24)PARK HILLS, Mo. – New Madrid County Central’s 70-38 quarterfinal round win over Kingston wasn’t so much a contest as it was a statement to the rest of the Class 3 Field. The final score doesn’t do justice to how thoroughly the No. 1 Eagles (26-3) dominated, exposing the vast gulf between the two teams and their athletic edge against the Cougars (19-10) at Parks Hills Central High School on Saturday, March 2...
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Class 3 Quarterfinal: NMCC vs. Kingston (3/4/24)Photos from New Madrid County Central's 70-38 win over Kingston in the quarterfinal round of the MSHSAA Class 3 State Tournament at Park Hills Central High School on Saturday, March 2, 2024.
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Tempers flare in sectional showdown, NMCC claims hard-fought win over Charleston (2/29/24)CHARLESTON, Mo. — Emotions boiled over as New Madrid County Central’s fight for back-to-back state titles took a chaotic turn in a heated 74-55 sectional round win at Charleston on Tuesday, Feb. 27. Both teams put in the work, scrapping for every board and loose ball, the intensity reflecting the high stakes of the rivalry matchup. However, it was the Class 3 No. 1 Eagles’ (25-3) championship mettle and veteran poise that ultimately outmatched the Bluejays (14-15) and the charged atmosphere...
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Class 3 Sectional BKB: NMCC at Charleston (2/29/24)Photo gallery from New Madrid County Central's 74-55 win at Charleston i the sectional round of the MSHSAA Class 3 State Tournament on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2024.
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C3D1 BKB: NMCC rolls to fourth straight district championship (2/27/24)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — New Madrid County Central proved once again that its talent is simply on another level with an 86-56 win over Malden in the MSHSAA Class 3, District 1 Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 24. Fueled by the star power of Jadis Jones and BJ Williamson, the top-ranked Eagles (24-3) cruised the victory over the Green Wave (21-6), taking another step on their quest to defend their state title...
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C3D1 BKB: Jones’ surge leads NMCC past Portageville (2/24/24)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Jadis Jones's 31-point outburst powered New Madrid County Central to an 80-52 victory over Portageville in the MSHSAA Class 3, District 1 semifinal on Thursday, Feb. 22. The fourth-seeded Bulldogs (17-11) challenged the top-seeded Eagles (23-3) throughout the first half, trailing by just 35-33 at the break. However, Jones took over after halftime, scoring 15 points in the third quarter alone to propel the team to a decisive win...
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2024 MSHSAA Class 1 State Boys Wrestling - Day 2 (2/22/24)New Madrid County Central boys wrestling took part in the second day of the MSHSAA Class 1 Boys Wrestling State Championships on Thursday, February 22 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo.
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2024 MSHSAA Class 1 State Boys Wrestling - Day 1 (2/21/24)New Madrid County Central and Notre Dame boys wrestling took part in the first day of the MSHSAA Class 1 Boys Wrestling State Championships on Wednesday, February 21 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo.
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NMCC sends five wrestlers to state (2/20/24)FESTUS, Mo. —New Madrid County Central flexed its muscles at the MSHSAA Class 1, District 1 Tournament, showcasing its depth by sending five wrestlers to the state meet. Caleb Moore (31-2) and Gavin Colbert (17-5) led the charge, each dominating their way to district championships...
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Local district tournament wrestling roundup (2/18/24)Four sites, four district tournaments, and a whole lot of wrestlers literally fighting for their place at state on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 16-17. Here's the lowdown on how all eight area programs fared in their quest to Columbia, Mo. Next year, it will be nine, with the addition of Kelly...
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Tigers cruise to win over shorthanded Eagles (2/16/24)There was a sense of anticipation heading into Thursday’s clash between the Cape Central Tigers and the New Madrid County Central Eagles. Much of that anticipation was extinguished upon the announcement of the Eagles’ starting lineup as it didn’t include Jadis Jones or BJ Williamson...
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Battle of No. 1s: Sikeston defeats NMCC in epic showdown (2/15/24)SIKESTON — Sometimes a game demands a hero, and sometimes it demands two. PJ Farmer, the ultimate X-factor on the court, and Dontrez Williams, a warrior on the boards and a lethal scorer in his own right, became the driving force behind Sikeston’s 90-76 victory over New Madrid County Central at the Field House on Tuesday, Feb. 13...
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Boys' Basketball: NMCC at Sikeston (2/15/24)Photos from Sikeston's 90-76 win over New Madrid County Central at the Field House on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024.
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NMCC's Jadis Jones thriving in basketball after leaving football behind (2/11/24)New Madrid County Central senior Jadis Jones recalled the sense of relief he felt when he began his final football season having decided on his college future. He was slated to play football at Coastal Carolina of the Sun Belt Conference, but on Dec. 15, 2023, he announced on Instagram his commitment, the closure of his recruitment for football, and reopening for basketball...
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New Madrid edges Jackson in clash of SEMO Conference titans (2/10/24)Two teams, both undefeated in the SEMO Conference met with a chance to improve their chance to win the regular-season conference championship. The New Madrid County Central Eagles walked away happy as they defeated the Jackson Indians 64-48 on Friday at Jackson High School. BJ Williamson and Jadis Jones led the Eagles with 22 and 18 points, respectively, while Ra’Mond Brooks added 12. The Indians were led by Kole Deck with 19 and Gavin Holdman with 13...
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Boys Basketball: Jackson vs. New Madrid County Central (2/10/24)The New Madrid County Central Eagles walked away happy as they defeated the Jackson Indians 64-48 on Friday at Jackson High School.
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No. 1 NMCC crushes Caruthersville (2/8/24)NEW MADRID, Mo. — New Madrid County Central continues to solidify its dominance in high school basketball, dismantling Caruthersville 82-43 on Tuesday, Feb. 6. Jadis Jones unleashed another unstoppable performance, leading the Eagles (21-1) to a decisive homecoming victory over the Tigers (11-10) and showcasing why they hold the No. 1 ranking in the Maxpreps Small Town Top 25...
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NMCC edges St. Mary’s in battle of state-ranked teams (2/6/24)CHARLESTON, Mo. — Star-studded squads clashed as New Madrid County Central defeated St. Mary’s South Side in the Charleston 6th Man Shootout on Saturday, showcasing offensive fireworks and late-game drama. Jadis Jones and BJ Williamson stole the show, leading the Class 3, No. 1 Eagles (20-1), while Zyree Collins, the younger brother of former St. Louis University standout Zuri Collins, kept the Class 5, No. 2 Dragons (22-2) in the fight with his scoring skills...
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NMCC vs. St. Mary's South Side at Charleston 6th Man Shootout (2/6/24)Photos from New Madrid County Central's 85-80 win over St. Mary's South Side in the Charleston 6th Man Shootout on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024.
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Basketball: Poplar Bluff vs New Madrid County Central (1/31/24)
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No. 1 New Madrid County Central overpowers Mules (1/31/24)The Poplar Bluff High School Mules have played some tough teams recently, and their schedule has only gotten more challenging as they took on the No.1 team in Class 3. The Mules hosted the New Madrid County Central Eagles on Tuesday in an SEMO conference matchup. The Mules hung around for as long as they could, but going up against an offensive powerhouse such as New Madrid County, they would need a near-perfect game...
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Jones, Williamson lead NMCC to Nixa Invitational Tournament Title (1/30/24)NIXA, Mo. — New Madrid County Central dethroned defending champion Nixa 72-65 in the championship of the 97th annual Nixa Invitational Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 27. NMCC (17-1), ranked No. 1 and the defending Class 3 state champions, displayed its championship-caliber pedigree against Class 6 Nixa (12-5), sending a clear message that it is not just the Class 3 kings, but statewide giants capable of casting a shadow over anyone, anywhere...
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NMCC captures Priory Invitational Championship with two individual titles and three runner-up finishes (1/30/24)CREVE COEUR, Mo. — New Madrid County Central wrestling won the 14-team Priory Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 27, dominating the competition with a 165-point haul. Standout performances came from Caleb Moore and Jesse Perry, winning individual titles at the 113 and the 132-pound weight classes, respectively...
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NMCC rallies past Marquette 58-52 in Nixa Invitational opener (1/26/24)NIXA, Mo. — New Madrid County Central started about as fast as a dial-up internet connection in the early 2000s against Marquette in the opening round of the Nixa Invitational Tournament, but just like a stubborn modem eventually coughing up a webpage, the Class No. 1 Eagles (14-1) rebooted powered by Jadis Jones' electric play, ultimately prevailing 58-52...
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NMCC blows past Malden; Farmer hits 1,000 points (1/24/24)MALDEN – The New Madrid County Central (NMCC) Eagles swooped into Malden Tuesday and left the Green Wave high and dry in a brutal 94-57 blowout. In what some might call "full contact hoops," the game was a rough-and-tumble spectacle played before a packed house whose fans turned out en masse to support the teams...
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Poplar Bluff's Logan Hite wins third SEMO Conference wrestling championship (1/21/24)By the slimmest of margins, Poplar Bluff senior Logan Hite defeated Jackson senior Hayden Wessell by a 3-2 decision to win his third SEMO Conference championship on Saturday, Jan. 20, in Sikeston, Missouri. Hite’s three-peat is the first in school history, which is an amazing feat for a program with such a rich wrestling history...
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SEMO Conference wrestling tournament Day 2 (1/20/24)Local wrestlers compete for medals in the SEMO Conference Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 20, in Sikeston, Missouri.
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Jones’ 43 points, and 18 rebounds power NMCC past Charleston (1/11/24)NEW MADRID, Mo. – New Madrid County Central’s Jadis Jones scored 43 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in a 76-63 win over rival Charleston at home Tuesday night. The Class 3, No. 1 ranked Eagles (12-1) took advantage of numerous turnovers by the Class 3, No. 8 Blue Jays (8-7) in the first half to build a 36-25 halftime lead, with Jones scoring 18. ...
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NMCC uses early momentum to down Notre Dame (1/6/24)NMCC uses early momentum to down Notre Dame By Clay Herrell ~ Southeast Missourian It didn’t take long for the New Madrid County Central Eagles to assert their dominance as they downed the Notre Dame Bulldogs 62-45 on Friday. The Eagles opened the contest on an 18-0 run, showcasing their relentless full-court press that forced 11 first-quarter turnovers by the Bulldogs...
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Notre Dame welcomes New Madrid challenge (1/4/24)Notre Dame will battle New Madrid on Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Notre Dame Regional High School. The Bulldogs are coming off a win over Charleston in the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament third-place game, avenging two prior losses to the Blue Jays this season...
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NMCC puts on second-half clinic to earn spot in Showdown final (12/30/23)The New Madrid County Central Eagles put on a clinic after halftime of Friday's Poplar Bluff Showdown semifinal contest against Christian Brothers College out of St. Louis. After the two teams played a close first half, NMCC defeated the Cadets after the intermission to win 80-65 and advance to Saturday's championship game at the Showdown...
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NMCC moves on to Showdown semifinals (12/28/23)POPLAR BLUFF — The New Madrid County Central Eagles got a big game from the trio of B.J. Williamson, Jadis Jones and A.J. Ruff — and the Eagles used that to take an 88-65 win over the Germantown (Tennessee) Red Devils Thursday in the opening round of the Poplar Bluff Showdown tournament...
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Poplar Bluff Showdown: NMCC returns after 15-year hiatus (12/27/23)For the first time in 15 years, the New Madrid County Central boys basketball team will spend the week after Christmas playing in Southeast Missouri. The Eagles (6-1) are set to make their first appearance in the annual Poplar Bluff Showdown since the 2008-09 season and hope to continue to rebuild momentum going into the 36th installment of the tournament...
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Lady Royals Christmas Classic: Kennett vs New Madrid County Central (12/16/23)
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Tough matchups test Sikeston and NMCC at triangular meet (12/14/23)SIKESTON — The Sikeston boys’ wrestling team grappled to a split decision at a triangular meet at the Field House on Tuesday, Dec. 12. Building momentum for the season ahead, the Bulldogs put on a strong performance on Senior Night, defeating North County 44-19 while falling to New Madrid County Central 42-30...
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Wrestling: Sikeston (Senior Night), NMCC and North County (12/14/23)Photos from Sikeston wrestling Senior Night and a triangular meet with NMCC and North County at the Field House on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023.
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Gavyn Colbert a warrior on the mat for New Madrid wrestling (12/13/23)There aren’t many high school wrestlers in Missouri that sport a tattoo quite like New Madrid County Central senior Gavyn Colbert. Like the hood of a cobra, Colbert’s tattoo of St. Michael covers his entire chest, with angel wings spanning from shoulder to shoulder and the sword of the archangel pointing down the sternum. ...
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Standard Democrat high school basketball scoring leaders (12/12/23)Scoring leaders from the Sikeston Standard-Democrat coverage area Boys (Through 12/10) GIRLS (Through 12/10)...
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THRONE RECLAIMED: Sikeston edges NMCC to earn SEMO Conference crown (12/10/23)SIKESTON — A jam-packed, at capacity Field House pulsed like a subwoofer overloaded, each bass note sending shivers down spines and rattling the rafters as Sikeston won the 2023 SEMO Conference Tournament over New Madrid County Central on Friday, Dec. 8...
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Sikeston vs. New Madrid County Central in the 2023 SEMO Conference Championship (12/9/23)Photo gallery from Sikeston's 72-70 win over New Madrid County Central in the championship game of the 2023 SEMO Conference Tournament at the Field House on Friday, Dec. 9.
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Jones, Williamson combine for 40 as NMCC outduels Cape Central (12/8/23)SIKESTON- An efficient scoring night from Jadis Jones and some timely secondary scoring from BJ Williamson led the New Madrid County Central Eagles to a 64-51 win over the Cape Central Tigers in the semifinals of the SEMO Conference Tournament. Early on it appeared the Tigers were going to seize control of the game as sophomore standout Tyseandre’ Edwards erupted for 10 points to push Cape Central to an 18-12 lead after the first quarter...
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SEMO Conference Tournament: NMCC vs Cape Central (12/7/23)
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Standard Democrat high school basketball scoring leaders (12/5/23)Scoring leaders from the Sikeston Standard-Democrat coverage area Boys (Through 12/4) GIRLS (Through 12/3)...
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NMCC wins 65-50 over Charleston in opening round of SEMO Conference Tournament (12/5/23)SIKESTON — New Madrid County Central’s star power erupted in the second half, propelling them past Charleston in the opening round of the SEMO Conference Tournament at the Field House on Monday, Dec. 4. The third-seeded Eagles (4-0) soared to a 65-50 victory on the wings of BJ Williamson and Jadis Jones, while the once-confident sixth-seeded Bluejays (3-1) were left grounded...
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Wrestling: Dexter and Kennett at New Madrid (12/5/23)Dexter, Kennett, and New Madrid County Central competed against each other in a tri-meet on Tuesday, Dec. 5, in New Madrid, Mo. Each team won one meet against each other.
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NMCC vs. Charleston in SEMO Conference Tournament (12/5/23)Photos from NMCC 65-50 win over Charleston in the SEMO Conference Tournament on Monday, Dec. 4 at the Sikeston Field House.
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Portageville’s Jamarion Smith wins Carr Trophy (12/1/23)POPLAR BLUFF, MO. — Portageville’s Jamarion Smith, a point-producing phenom who outscored half of the SEMO Conference this season, was crowned the 2023 E.E. “Bus” Trophy winner at the 2023 Poplar Bluff Letter Club Gridiron Banquet on Wednesday, Nov. 29...
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Lady Eagles confront challenges head-on with determination (11/30/23)Imbued with an infectious optimism and a collective commitment to improvement, the New Madrid County Central girls’ basketball team is ready to embark on a new chapter. Despite facing the challenges of a young roster, the Lady Eagles are embracing the opportunity to learn, develop, and cultivate a positive team culture...
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Confident Eagles take flight on state title defense tour (11/30/23)With a confidence that only comes from being the best and a swagger befitting a defending champion, the New Madrid County Central boys basketball team is prepared to silence any doubters and maintain its position atop Class 3 basketball. Armed with a wealth of experience and an unshakeable belief in their abilities, the Eagles prepare to embark on a journey to repeat as state champions...
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Jackson cruises past Sikeston; Dexter upsets Saxony Lutheran; Poplar Bluff defeats NMCC in SEMO Conference Tournament (11/28/23)NEW MADRID, Mo. — The Jackson girls’ basketball team overwhelmed Sikeston with superior size, physicality and relentless effort, securing a 71-38 victory in the opening round of the SEMO Conference Tournament at New Madrid County Central High School on Monday, Nov. 27. ...
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Sikeston wins 70-42 over NMCC in RiverBend Shootout (11/28/23)EW MADRID, Mo. — Employing a stifling man-to-man defense that stifled, the Sikeston girls’ basketball team cruised to a commanding 70-42 victory over New Madrid County Central at the RiverBend Shootout on Saturday, Nov. 25. The Lady Bulldogs (1-3) suffocating defense was the cornerstone of their victory, disrupting the Lady Eagles’ (0-3) offensive rhythm and forcing turnovers that fueled a fast-break offense...
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NMCC opens season with 80-63 win over West Memphis in Riverbend Shootout (11/28/23)NEW MADRID, Mo. — In a display of both firepower and finesse, New Madrid County Central ignited its season with an emphatic 80-63 victory over West Memphis in the RiverBend Shootout on Friday, Nov. 24. The Eagles (2-0), fueled by a scorching 15-0 run to open the game, established early dominance and never relinquished control with BJ Williamson and Jadis Jones dictating the tempo of the game throughout, leaving the Blue Devils (0-2) scrambling to keep up...
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RiverBend Shootout (11/28/23)Photos of New Madrid County Central, Charleston and Portageville at the 2023 RiverBend Shootout at NMCC High School on Friday, Nov. 24 and Saturday, Nov. 2, 2023.
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2023 TOP 10: Jackson finishes on top, grades for each team's season (11/27/23)The season is finally over for the Semoball area. After 14 weeks of games, Cape Central and St. Vincent went on the road and lost as the final two remaining teams in the area. With our final edition of the rankings for 2023, we’re going to run back through each team’s season and grade how they performed with the talent that they brought into the season...
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New Madrid hoops opens season with defensive mindset, success (11/27/23)For those prep basketball followers throughout Missouri, who were curious if the New Madrid County Central boy’s squad would have any malaise hanging over it after winning the MSHSAA Class 3 state championship last spring, the Eagles have answered that question with an emphatic “No” just two games into this season. New Madrid County Central dominated its own Riverbend Shootout event over the weekend with an 80-63 win over West Memphis (Ark.) on Friday and a 74-44 victory against Horn Lake (Miss.) on Saturday.
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New Madrid boys bkb vs Horn Lake (11/26/23)New Madrid County Central boy's basketball topped Horn Lake (Miss.) 74-44 on Saturday in the final game of the 28th Annual Riverbend Classic at New Madrid County Central High School.
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WEEK 14 TOP 10: Cape Central, St. Vincent rise after quarterfinal wins (11/20/23)The number of teams remaining in the area has been chopped in half over the past week. Last week’s top two teams – Jackson and Portageville – both went down in heartbreaking defeats to some of the classes’ top dogs while Cape Central and St. Vincent marched on to the semifinals...
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Sikeston, SCC, NMCC and Delta prepare for the regular season with jamboree (11/17/23)SIKESTON — Jamborees are an essential part of the preseason, providing teams with an opportunity to fine-tune their skills and make final adjustments. The Sikeston, Scott County Central, New Madrid County Central and Delta girls’ basketball teams gathered at the Field House on Wednesday, November 15 and offered a glimpse into the talent and potential of these young athletes, preparing them for the upcoming season...
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Sikeston Girls' Basketball Jamboree (11/16/23)Sikeston, Scott County Central, New Madrid County Central and Delta compete at the Sikeston Jamboree at the Field House on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.
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WEEK 13 TOP 10: Jackson stomps Seckman in district title, Portageville thrashes Thayer (11/13/23)As the teams continue to get whittled down, more of them emerge as the year’s most successful teams. Some of these teams are still dominating the competition, while others are starting to face their toughest competitors of the season. Jackson, Portageville and St. Vincent all won big this past week. Cape Central maintained the game against Farmington and came away with a district title, but Scott City fell to Valle Catholic on the road...
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Carr Trophy and Derland Moore Award Finalists announced (11/10/23)The finalists for the Carr Trophy and the Derland Moore Award were released on Friday, November 10. The winners of the awards will be announced at the 78th Poplar Bluff Letter Club Gridiron Banquet on Wednesday, November 29 at Black River Coliseum in Poplar Bluff...
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WEEK 12 TOP 10: Scott City upends Eagles, Jackson dominates in district semis (11/6/23)Everyone was active for a Week 11 playoff slate that saw a number of important verdicts in southeast Missouri. Some teams got big wins, while others saw their seasons come to an abrupt end. Cape Central’s win against St. Mary’s South Side emerged as the biggest win of the week for our top 10 teams, while Scott City went into hostile territory and knocked off the highly-ranked New Madrid County Central Eagles...
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Rams ground Eagles 70-28 to reach C2D1 title game (11/4/23)An overwhelming matchup was correctly predicted but in the opposite direction. The Scott City Rams came to New Madrid County Central and grounded the Eagles 70-28 in the Class 2 District 1 semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 3, in New Madrid, Missouri. It is the first time all season that the Rams have scored 70 points...
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C2D1 Football: Scott City at New Madrid County Central (11/4/23)The Scott City Rams came to New Madrid County Central and grounded the Eagles 70-28 in the Class 2 District 1 semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 3, in New Madrid, Missouri. It is the first time all season that the Rams have scored 70 points.
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WEEK 11 TOP 10: Cape Central enters top three, Caruthersville dominates its way up (10/30/23)The bye week is over, and the true heat of the playoffs has begun. We saw some interesting results throughout the first week of action, including a big upset in Class 4. While many teams got time to rest, we got to see the first postseason action for a handful of teams. Some big wins, some tough losses but as we enter Week 11, there’s plenty left to play for...
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WEEK 10 TOP 10: New top small school crowned, Cape Central rising again (10/23/23)As we enter a bye week for many of our local teams, there’s plenty of regular-season drama to reflect on. There are some important scorelines to go over from Week 9, the most important of which comes from the big battle between the SEMO Central and SEMO South champions...
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Smith's historic performance leads Portageville in 43-0 rout of NMCC (10/20/23)NEW MADRID, Mo. — It was billed as the clash of the year in southeast Missouri and a battle between conference champions, but Portageville delivered a knockout blow to New Madrid County Central with an emphatic 43-0 shutout. Jamarion Smith cemented his status as the frontrunner for all of the top postseason awards by rushing for 432 yards and six touchdowns and the Bulldogs (8-1) shattered expectations and the Eagles’ (8-1) perfect record on Thursday, October 19...
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Football: Portageville at NMCC (10/20/23)Photos from Portageville 43-0 win at New Madrid County Central on Thursday, October 19, 2023.
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Cooksey’s comeback: From injury to inspiration (10/17/23)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — When life dealt her a crippling blow, Delaney Cooksey refused to let adversity steal her spirit. Now, as a sophomore cheerleader at Southeast Missouri State University, she defies gravity with each soaring leap, turning setbacks into comebacks and proving that resilience is the ultimate game-changer...
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WEEK 9 TOP 10: Portageville takes conference crown, Perryville makes debut (10/16/23)Portageville officially cemented its place as the SEMO South champion in Week 8, defeating Kelly handily and rounding out the three SEMO Conference champions before the slate of regular-season finales begins. With the biggest area game of the year on the horizon, with two conference champions doing battle in New Madrid, there are some big games on the schedule for Week 9...
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NMCC defeat Sikeston 53-29 in physical and emotional rivalry game (10/14/23)NEW MADRID, Mo. — With bad blood brewing between the two rivals, it was no surprise the matchup between New Madrid County Central and Sikeston turned into a physical and emotional affair, with the Eagles (8-0) emerging victorious 53-29 over the Bulldogs (0-8) at Eagles Stadium on Friday, October 13...
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Football: Sikeston at NMCC (10/14/23)Photo gallery from NMCC's 53-29 win over Sikeston on Friday, October 13, 2023.
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Sikeston finishes regular season with Pink Out win over NMCC (10/13/23)SIKESTON — The Sikeston volleyball team made a statement, both on the court and in the community at the Fieldhouse on Thursday, October 12. The Lady Bulldogs (8-16-2) won 3-1 over the New Madrid County Central Lady Eagles (11-15-0) in the annual Pink Out Game, raising money and awareness for breast cancer...
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WEEK 8 TOP 10: St. Vincent dominant on Homecoming, SEMO South dogfight approaching (10/9/23)Every single team in the Semoball Area Football Top 10 Rankings won last week. That’s the first time that’s ever happened. Some big wins, some little wins and some medium-sized wins happened in Week 7. St. Vincent may have taken the biggest win last week, while Poplar Bluff managed to slide by Farmington in a SEMO North Conference battle...
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New Madrid swings game quickly in rout of Perryville (10/7/23)NEW MADRID – At first glance of the final scores, it appears that the New Madrid County Central football squad really hasn’t been tested too sternly this season, and that trend continued on Friday – eventually – as the host Eagles topped Perryville 47-12.
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Perryville FB at New Madrid County Central (10/6/23)NEW MADRID - New Madrid County Central got past Perryville in varsity football action on Friday at New Madrid County Central High School.
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NMCC sweeps Richland (10/5/23)NEW MADRID, Mo. — After a challenging stretch, the New Madrid County Central volleyball found redemption with a convincing straight-set win over Richland at NMCC High School on Tuesday, October 3. With a balanced and well-coordinated attack, the Lady Eagles (11-13-0) won with set scores of 25-12, 25-15 and 25-16 over the Rebels (1-18-1)...
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Volleyball: Richland at NMCC (10/3/23)Photo gallery from NMCC's 3-0 win over Richland at NMCC High School on Tuesday, September 3, 2023.
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WEEK 7 TOP 10: Portageville creeps up, Scott City vaults higher again (10/2/23)No statement rang louder in Week 6 than the dominant performance of the Scott City Rams, who routed the No. 10 Kelly Hawks on the road to improve to 4-2. With a number of big wins on the week, the rankings saw a few teams shaken up.
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NMCC thunderclaps Kennett, roaring to 54-6 win (9/30/23)NEW MADRID, Mo. — In a clash that left no room for doubt, New Madrid County Central stamped its authority on the field, decimating Kennett with an overwhelming 54-6 triumph. Quarterback BJ Williamson accounted for six touchdowns in the victory, as the Eagles (6-0) clinched a third consecutive SEMO-Central Conference Championship with the win over the Indians (4-2)...
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Sikeston, Charleston, NMCC and Oran compete at SEMO Conference Tournament (9/30/23)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — In a highly competitive showdown at the SEMO Conference Tournament, local teams Sikeston, New Madrid County Central, Charleston and Oran fought hard, but couldn’t secure the top spot. In its opening match, Sikeston demonstrated its strength by defeating Kennett (5-8-4) in a decisive 2-0 victory. However, the Lady Bulldogs (5-15-2) momentum faltered as the team suffered back-to-back losses to Notre Dame (12-3-2) and Scott City (9-7-2)...
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Football: Kennett at NMCC (9/30/23)Photo gallery from NMCC's 54-6 win over Kennett on Friday, September 29, 2023.
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SEMO Conference high school football stat leaders through Week 5 (9/29/23)Conference standings and statistical leaders from the SEMO Conference — North, Central and South.
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Standard Democrat high school football stat leaders through Week 5 (9/28/23)Statistical leaders from the Sikeston Standard-Democrat coverage area PASSING RUSHING RECEIVING TACKLES SACKS INTERCEPTIONS...
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New Madrid County Central blanks Caruthersville 27-0 (9/26/23)NEW MADRID COUNTY CENTRAL, Mo. — New Madrid County Central continued its undefeated run this season, securing a convincing 27-0 win over Caruthersville at NMCC High School on Friday, September 22. The Eagles’ (5-0) offense was led by quarterback BJ Williamson who ran for 219 yards on 10 carries with one touchdown, the senior also connected with fellow senior Jadis Jones for a touchdown pass. Williamson exited the game five minutes into the third...
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WEEK 6 TOP 10: Cape Central slips, Scott City leaps back in (9/25/23)A lot of teams made waves in Week 5. Some good, some great and some bad. However, many teams stood their ground and proved a lot about themselves. After five weeks of play, we’ve gotten to know a lot about the teams in the area and we now have a pretty good idea of what the conference standings will look like at the end of the season. With this being said, however, there’s still plenty of time left for these teams to make a statement in 2023...
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Standard Democrat high school football stat leaders through Week 4 (9/21/23)Statistical leaders from the Sikeston Standard-Democrat coverage area PASSING RUSHING RECEIVING TACKLES SACKS INTERCEPTIONS...
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Volleyball roundup: Area teams battle hard in Monday’s matches (9/19/23)The Oran volleyball team (3-9-1) lost a hard-fought match against Malden (6-7-1) on Monday, September 18. “We ended losing the fifth set after Malden got a big jump on us early on with a scoring gap that we just couldn’t overcome,” said Oran coach Lindsey Bickings. “We continue to make progress with being mentally strong and my young players and new leaders are beginning to see how important each of their roles are on the court.”...
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WEEK 5 TOP 10: Jackson defends throne, Caruthersville rising after big win (9/18/23)In one of the biggest games of the season so far, two of the top teams in the area faced off in Week 4. Jackson defended its title as the top team in the area, while Poplar Bluff impressed early before falling flat late. Only two teams in this week’s top 10 faltered in last week’s slate, with many proving why they’re in such strong standing in the first place...
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Standard Democrat high school football stat leaders through Week 3 (9/14/23)Statistical leaders from the Sikeston Standard-Democrat coverage area PASSING RUSHING RECEIVING TACKLES SACKS INTERCEPTIONS...
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WEEK 4: Headliners shift as Poplar Bluff shakes up Semoball Top 10 football ranking (9/11/23)There’s been some significant movement among the top teams in the area after week three. With some high-scoring action across some of the region’s best games of the week, we saw quite a few big results come across the ticker. With a new No. 2 in southeast Missouri, the area power rankings saw quite the shakeup between weeks three and four. While some teams made positive statements on Friday night, the opposite happened to a few other local teams...