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Bernie BB has 'tough weekend,' but gets development out of it (3/25/24)For a little over a week, and through four games, the Bernie High School baseball squad had been cruising.
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Portageville answers the bell, ropes Oran in big win (3/22/24)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Putting its recent losses in the rearview mirror, Portageville delivered a 7-1 statement win over Oran at Meatte Park. Coming off back-to-back losses for the first time since 2019, the Class 2 No. 4 Bulldogs (4-3) were ready for a heavyweight bout against the Class 1 No. 2 Eagles (1-1) on Thursday, March 21...
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Adams ready to light up competition at Mineral Area (3/21/24)SIKESTON — Mason Adams finds strength in three things: his faith, his family, and his ability to crush a fastball. Through these pillars, the Portageville High School senior exemplifies what it means to be a well-rounded athlete: skilled, determined, and grateful for the support that propels him forward...
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Notre Dame BB rallies to stun Portageville (3/20/24)Hunter Bonham drove in two runs on a double to cap a five-run rally as Notre Dame defeated Portageville 13-12 in the Battle of the Bulldogs on Tuesday, March 19, at Notre Dame Regional High School in Cape Girardeau. "I was pretty stressed out but I knew I had to do something about it," Bonham said...
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Irby named Bootheel Player of the Year, Fowler earns Coach of the Year (3/14/24)SIKESTON – After a stellar season that included a deep playoff run, Portageville's girls' basketball program dominated the Bootheel Conference Awards. Kellye Fowler was named Coach of the Year, leading a talented squad that saw sophomore Taryn Irby earn Player of the Year honors...
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Portageville's season ends in quarterfinal loss to Principia (3/5/24)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — The final buzzer sounded on Portageville’s season, the 50-42 Class 2 quarterfinal loss to Principia marking a heart-wrenching end to the team’s incredible journey on Friday, March 1. As the game unfolded, the Lady Bulldogs (23-6) confidence grew, the execution sharpened, and they battled toe-to-toe with the No. 5 Lady Panthers (22-7), but initial struggles ultimately proved too much to overcome...
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Class 2 Quarterfinal: Principia at Portageville (3/4/24)Photos from Principia's 50-42 win at Portageville in the quarterfinal round of the MSHSAA Class 2 State Tournament on Friday, March 1, 2024.
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Portageville defies all odds, erases 20-point second-half deficit in a sectional stunner (2/27/24)NEELYVILLE, Mo. – Sometimes, the script flips in an instant. For Portageville, its MSHSAA Class 2 Sectional showdown against Neelyville seemed all too familiar. Yet, when all hope appeared lost, a spark of defiance ignited, and the impossible became reality...
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Portageville storms back to beat Lady Tigers (2/27/24)NEELYVILLE — The Neelyville Lady Tigers basketball season comes to an end in this year’s Class 2 state tournament after an intense battle. While proving they were the best team in their respective districts, the Neelyville Lady Tigers clashed with the Portageville Lady Bulldogs on Monday in the first round of the Class 2 state tournament...
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Girls Basketball: Neelyville vs Portageville (Sectionals) (2/27/24)
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C3D1 BKB: NMCC versus Malden (2/27/24)Photos from New Madrid County Central's 86-56 win over Malden in the MSHSAA Class 3, District Championship at Portageville High School on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024.
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Class 2 Sectional Round GBK: Portagevlle at Neelyville (2/27/24)Photos from Portageville's 50-49 win at Neelyville in the sectional round of the MSHSAA Class 2 State Tournament on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024.
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C2D1 GBK: Senath-Hornersville at Portageville (2/26/24)Photos from Portageville's 80-32 win over Senath-Hornersville in the MSHSAA Class 2, District 1 Championship at Portageville High School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024.
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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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C3D1 BKB: Portageville edges Caruthersville in dramatic finish (2/22/24)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Controversy and clutch plays defined the final seconds of Portageville’s 75-74 victory over Caruthersville in a MSHSAA Class 3 District 1 Tournament opener on Tuesday, Feb. 20, as a technical foul for a premature celebration became the turning point in a stunning finish...
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East Prairie outlasts Portageville in regular-season finale (2/16/24)EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — In a clash that lived up to its billing, East Prairie emerged victorious against Portageville in both teams' regular-season finale on Thursday, Feb. 15, ultimately clinching a hard-fought 66-59 win. The Eagles (20-6) built a sizable lead but found themselves in a tense, one-possession battle as the Bulldogs (16-9) rallied in the final minutes...
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Boys' Basketball: Portageville at East Prairie (2/16/24)Photos from East Prairie's 66-59 win over Portageville on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2024.
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Kelly rallies for revenge win over Portageville (2/15/24)BENTON, Mo. — A week after the Portageville boys stunned Kelly, the Lady Hawks (14-11) exacted sweet revenge with a nail-biting 49-48 home victory on Tuesday, Feb. 13. “It was a great comeback win,” said Kelly coach Matthew Blissett. “Our defense led the way as we took new approaches.”...
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Charleston wins at Portageville, Oran downs Scott County Central (2/13/24)Charleston displayed a powerful combination of speed, athleticism and toughness, winning 65-42 at Portageville on Friday, Feb. 9. “At this point in the season, we’re just looking for our guys to play 32 minutes of good basketball,” said Charleston coach Jamarcus Williams. “That’s what it going to take and that’s what we got. We’re also starting to get some other guys to score more consistently. That’s always a good thing.”...
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Smith and Bogan lead Portageville in stunner over Kelly (2/8/24)BENTON, Mo. — Portageville spoiled Kelly's Senior Night celebration with a surprising 73-50 victory on Tuesday, Feb. 6. The Bulldogs (15-7) overcame an early deficit to impose their physical style on the Hawks (18-5) and pull away for the decisive win...
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Delta girls’ road tilt at Portageville destined for thrilling small-school clash (2/5/24)Going on the road and into the house of one of the toughest Class 2 teams there is, Delta girls basketball’s flawless in-state record is going to be tested on Tuesday night. Matched up with the 17-3 Portageville Bulldogs, there’s reason to believe that Tuesday’s matchup could pose a threat for the Bobcats, who’ve thrived this past weekend against great competition...
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Portageville wins first Bootheel Conference Title since 2018 (2/2/24)MALDEN, Mo. — Portageville returned to the top of the Bootheel Conference mountain on Thursday, defeating Malden 60-30 in a lopsided championship game. The victory marks the first conference title for the Class 3, No. 10-ranked and top-seeded Lady Bulldogs (17-3), ending a five-year drought with a dominant display...
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Malden defeats Portageville for Bootheel Conference championship title (2/2/24)MALDEN - Sometimes dreams come true. Malden Green Wave guard Quamareous Farmer's vision of owning a conference title before the end of his 1,000 + points high school basketball career was realized Thursday when he led his teammates to a title. Head Coach Mike Kilgore's 17-3 Green Wave Varsity Basketball squad not only defeated Portageville Head Coach T.J. ...
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Portageville wins girls Bootheel Conference championship over Malden (2/2/24)MALDEN - The Portageville Lady Bulldogs Varsity basketball program rocked its way into the Bootheel Conference Championship final and rolled home with a win. Head Coach Kellye Fowler, in her 11th season at the helm, was just as excited about her 17-3 team's win as were her players...
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Portageville cruises past South Pemiscot to reach Bootheel Championship (1/31/24)MALDEN, Mo. — One year after falling short in the final, Portageville is back in the Bootheel Athletic Conference Tournament Championship following a 66-43 win over South Pemiscot on Monday. Despite a tight first half, top-seeded Portageville (17-3) pulled away from fourth-seeded South Pemiscot (9-6) in the second half to secure a convincing victory...
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Portageville advances to Bootheel Championship with upset win over Caruthersville (1/30/24)MALDEN, Mo. — Portageville snapped a five-game losing streak to Caruthersville with a 66-50 victory in a Bootheel Conference Semifinal at Malden High School on Monday, Jan. 29. Despite missing key players, the third-seeded Bulldogs (14-7) rose to the occasion on the back of Jamarion Smith, who carried the team with a game-high 29 points in the surprising upset of the second-seeded Tigers (11-6)...
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Malden, Portageville advance to Bootheel Conference finals (1/30/24)MALDEN – The Malden Green Wave rolled to a big win Monday 62-55 against an uber-talented South Pemiscot High School Bulldogs program in the Bootheel Conference Tournament semifinals. Malden Head Coach Mike Kilgore's 16-3 Green Wave team moves on to the finals and faces Portageville Head Coach T.J. Smith's formidable 13-6 Bulldogs squad at 5 p.m. Thursday at home to decide the championship...
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Lady Indians rebound with resounding win over Portageville (1/26/24)KENNETT – The Kennett girls basketball team had a five-game winning streak cut short by Notre Dame earlier this week but bounced back Thursday with an explosive 76-44 victory over Portageville. Portageville (15-3) had similarly been on a roll with six consecutive wins, but the speed and aggressive defense displayed by Kennett (13-4) on the Indians' home court proved too much as the hosts commanded an early lead and maintained momentum throughout the night...
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Portageville bounces back from setback with win (1/22/24)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — After failing to Malden 57-49, Portageville bounced back with a 62-54 win over Senath-Hornersville on Saturday, Jan. 20. The Bulldogs (10-6) are finding their groove after a challenging stretch, winning five of their past seven. “The boys competed and played extremely hard in both games,” said Portageville coach TJ Smith. “We couldn’t get many shots to fall on Friday, but we didn’t let that tough loss deter us as we came out and put together a pretty good game on Saturday.”...
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Sikeston flattens Portageville for 14th straight win (1/12/24)SIKESTON — Class 5, No. 1 Sikeston (14-0) lived up to its "Showtime" billing, lighting up the scoreboard in a comprehensive 75-29 triumph over Portageville (8-5) at the Field House on Thursday, Jan. 11. Beyond the highlights, Sikeston’s depth shines true. The win marked the fifth game this season where 12 or more players put points on the board...
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Boys' Basketball: Portageville at Sikeston (1/12/24)Photos from Sikeston's 75-29 win over Portageville at the Field House on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2024.
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Campbell comes up short against Portageville (1/10/24)CAMPBELL - The Campbell High School Boys Basketball Junior Varsity Camels took the Portageville High School Boys JV Basketball team to the boards here Tuesday in its 50-40 rout against the Bulldogs. However, the Camels varsity squad came up short in its home game against the Dawgs, 47-44...
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Portageville erased big deficit, steals thriller from Scott County Central (1/5/24)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Trailing 18 points in the third quarter, Portageville staged a stunning comeback to defeat Scott County Central. Despite facing a seemingly insurmountable disadvantage, the Bulldogs (7-4) remained composed, exhibiting disciplined defense and capitalizing on offensive opportunities to engineer a 64-60 comeback win over the Braves (7-5) on Thursday, Jan. 4...
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BCT 2023: Portageville on quest for another winning year with 'unselfish' basketball (12/30/23)BLOOMFIELD – Portageville High School athletics seemingly has the market cornered in recent years in terms of achievement. Name the sport and the Bulldogs are successful at it.
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BCT 2023: Portageville vs Richland (Essex) (12/30/23)BLOOMFIELD - Richland (Essex) git past Portageville on Friday in the fifth-place game of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament at Bloomfield.
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BCT 2023: East Prairie’s scorching paint attack leaves Portageville charred (12/28/23)BLOOMFIELD, Mo. — Numbers don't lie, and in the case of East Prairie's 67-45 quarterfinal victory over Portageville at the 67th Annual Bloomfield Christmas Tournament, they paint a picture of absolute post dominance. The second-seeded Eagles (8-1) ruthless interior attack saw them outrebound the seventh-seeded Bulldogs (4-3) by a 32-15 margin, converting that muscle into a 48-26 advantage in points scored in the paint on Wednesday, Dec. 27...
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BCT 2023: East Prairie vs. Portageville (12/28/23)Photos from East Prairie's 67-45 win over Portageville in a quarterfinal matchup in the 67th Annual Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023.
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BCT 2023: Portageville jingles all the way to victory over Hayti (12/27/23)BLOOMFIELD, Mo. — Forget sugarplums and gingerbread, Portageville feasted on six first-half 3-pointers from Layden Kellum, erasing an early deficit and wrapping up a 69-54 victory over Hayti in the opening round of the 67th Annual Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Tuesday, Dec. 26...
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BCT 2023: Portageville vs. Hayti (12/27/23)Photos from Portageville's 69-54 win over Hayti in the opening round of the 67th Annual Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023.
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Previewing the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament (12/22/23)The rhythmic pound of sneakers, the symphony of bouncing balls, the rising roar of the crowd – here, sixteen teams stand cast in the shadows of legends past. But with ambitious eyes, these players and coaches are ready to score their chapter in the unfolding epic of the 67th Annual Bloomfield Christmas Tournament's hallowed hardwood history...
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Risco beats Portageville for Clarkton Christmas Tournament championship title (12/16/23)CLARKTON – The fourth-seeded Risco Tigers will go into the remainder of the basketball season with the reputation of a team to not underestimate as they made it past second-seeded Portageville with a score of 51-49 for the Clarkton Christmas Tournament championship title...
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Lady Royals Christmas Classic: Portageville vs Malden (12/16/23)
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Clarkton Christmas Tournament Championship: Risco vs Portageville (12/16/23)
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Risco upsets Malden, Portageville keeps rolling in Clarkton Christmas Tournament (12/15/23)Fourth-seeded Risco pulled off 78-75 upset in overtime against first-seeded Malden, and second-seeded Portageville kept their momentum going with a 55-32 win over East Carter County in the semifinal round of the Clarkton Christmas Tournament on Thursday...
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Clarkton Christmas Tournament Semifinals (12/15/23)
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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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Portageville pulls away late, tops SCC (12/12/23)SIKESTON — Turnovers plagued both teams, making for a scrappy, error-filled game, but Portageville managed to navigate the chaos, finding a way to get the job done and claim a 68-49 victory at Scott County Central. After staying within striking distance for the first three periods, the Bravettes (3-3) succumbed to the poise, execution and veteran leadership of the Lady Bulldogs (6-0), turning a tight contest into a comfortable victory...
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Portageville opens Clarkton Christmas Tournament with 106-11 victory (12/12/23)CLARKTON, Mo. — Portageville left North Pemiscot dazed and confused, unsure of what had just transpired. In what can only be described as an unequivocal demolition, the second-seeded Bulldogs (2-1) opened its Clarkton Christmas Tournament campaign with a resounding 106-11 victory over the seventh-seeded Mustangs (0-6) on Monday, Dec. 11...
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Girls' Basketball: Portageville at Scott County Central (12/12/23)Photos from Portageville's 68-49 win at Scott County Central on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023.
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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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Caruthersville out of Bootheel Conference for remainder of school year (12/4/23)Following a vote by superintendents of the Bootheel Athletic Conference member schools, the Caruthersville School District has been removed from the conference competitions for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year. Caruthersville's upcoming boys' basketball game against Portageville High School on Thursday will proceed as scheduled. However, the status of the remaining games on Caruthersville's schedule will depend on the decisions of their respective opponents...
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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 Bulldogs showcase championship DNA with Al Jackson Classic Title (12/1/23)HAYTI, Mo — Portageville’s inside-outside offensive dominance and veteran experience proved too much for Hayti to handle, as the Lady Bulldogs (2-0) claimed a decisive 69-34 victory over the Lady Indians (2-2) in the Al Jackson Classic Championship on Thursday, Nov. 30...
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Lady Bulldogs poised for another title run (11/30/23)Motivated by last season’s triumph and driven by an ambition to cement as one of the best squads in program history, the Portageville girls’ basketball team is poised to unleash an arsenal of talent and determination onto the court this season. Building on the seasoned leadership of their returning seniors, the team steps into the new season with heightened expectations and an unyielding resolve to establish themselves as an unstoppable force on the hardwood...
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Bulldogs’ veteran know-how drives ambitious goals (11/30/23)With a deep-seated competitive spirit and a relentless work ethic, the Portageville boys’ basketball team is determined to achieve greatness on the basketball court. Driven by a culture of unwavering commitment and a relentless pursuit of excellence, the Bulldogs are poised to extend their remarkable streak of seven consecutive winning seasons...
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Basketball Roundup: East Prairie boys, Portageville girls win (11/30/23)East Prairie defeated Hayti 66-65 in the opening round of the Gideon Bulldogs Classic on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The fourth-seeded Eagles (1-0) held on to secure the victory despite the Indians’ (0-1) late-game comeback attempt. “We’re happy to come out with the victory,” said East Prairie coach Gary Scott. ...
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Clutch shooting leads Portageville to 66-54 win over Covington (11/28/23)NEW MADRID, Mo. — Overcoming the limitations of a shortened preseason, Portageville emerged victorious in its season-opening clash at the RiverBend Shootout on Saturday, Nov. 25. In a remarkable display of resilience and adaptability, the Bulldogs (1-0), despite having only one practice session with their full roster, silenced the Covington Chargers (1-1), securing a 66-54 win with a combination of stifling defense and clutch shooting, converting 6-of-8 shots from the field in the fourth quarter.. ...
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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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Portageville falls short in district championship (11/21/23)MARIONVILLE, Mo. — Portageville’s aspirations of capturing the MSHSAA Class 1, District 1 Championship were extinguished on Saturday afternoon, succumbing to a resilient Marionville squad in a closely contested 17-14 battle. “[Marionville] is an excellent team,” said Portageville coach Ian Penrod. ...
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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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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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Portageville thumps Thayer 49-8 with stunning offense and stone-cold defense (11/12/23)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Like a swarm of agitated rattlesnakes, Portageville unleashed a venomous wrath on Thayer in a MSHSAA Class 1, District 1 semifinal at Vic Reaves Athletic Field. Striking with relentless force en route to a resounding 49-8 victory on Friday, November 10, the Bulldogs (10-1) were in attack mode, delivering bone-crushing tackles and punishing blocks that left the Bobcats (6-5) trapped in the fangs of defeat...
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C1D1 Football: Thayer at Portageville (11/12/23)Photos from Portageville's 49-8 win over Thayer at Vic Reaves Athletic Field in Portageville in a MSHSAA Class 1, District 1 semifinal on Friday, November 10, 2023.
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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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Portageville Brotherhood: Bulldogs' shared spirit lifts team to new heights (11/9/23)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Portageville's football team has rewritten the playbook, proving that success is not just about individual talent but about the collective power of brotherhood. Their winning formula is not found in complex strategies or intricate plays; it's etched in the unwavering support, shared sacrifices, and unbreakable bond that binds them together. This brotherhood is their shield, their compass, and their driving force, propelling them atop of Class 1 football...
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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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Kellams selected Bootheel Coach of the Year, Dobbins named POY (11/1/23)Portageville volleyball head coach Sasha Kellams has established herself as one of the best in the business, winning Bootheel Conference Coach of the Year for the third straight season. “It means a lot to me,” Kellams said. “However, I wouldn’t be the coach I am without the people that I have in my corner and the amazing athletes that I get to coach, my administrators at Portageville High School, my assistant (Terri Stone), my former coach (Barry Branscum) who is my mentor throughout this journey, my husband and family members, and ultimately, God. ...
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Portageville FB senior knows no limits to his contributions (10/31/23)There are a lot of reasons as to why the Portageville High School football senior class has been able to transform the Bulldog program from an afterthought into a regional power, and among those has been the versatility of senior three-way standout Carson Bradley.
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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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Scott City knocks out Portageville in sectional round (10/27/23)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Scott City burst onto the court with the energy of a supernova and laser-like focus as the team executed its game plan with precision and flair in a 3-0 win at Portageville in the MSHSAA Class 2 Sectional Round on Thursday, October 26...
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C2 Volleyball: Scott City at Portageville (10/27/23)Photos from Scott City 3-0 win over Portageville at PHS on Thursday, October 27, 2023.
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District Dominators: Portageville claims third consecutive championship with win over East Prairie (10/24/23)MALDEN, Mo. — Three proved to be the magic number for Portageville volleyball on Monday, October 23, as the team continued its reign of terror in the district, defeating East Prairie in straight sets to claim a third consecutive MSHSAA Class 2, District 1 Championship...
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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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C2D1 Volleyball: Portageville versus East Prairie (10/23/23)Photo gallery from Portageville's 3-0 win over East Prairie at Malden High School in the MSHSAA Class 2, District 1 Championship on Monday, October 23, 2023.
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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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Portageville wins SEMO South title with win over Kelly (10/17/23)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Jamarion Smith dazzled the hometown crowd with a Carr Trophy-worthy performance as Portageville steamrolled Kelly at PHS on Friday, October 13. Smith and Bulldogs (7-1) routed the Hawks (6-2) for a 56-12 win to secure the SEMO South Conference title, the Bulldogs’ first conference championship in more than a decade...
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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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Portageville volleyball three-peats as Bootheel Conference Champions (10/13/23)MALDEN, Mo. — The Portageville volleyball dynasty added another chapter to its legacy with a third consecutive Bootheel Conference Championship, after winning 3-1 over Senath-Hornersville on Thursday, October 12. The Lady Bulldogs (24-4-2) exacted sweet revenge over the Lady Lions (13-12-2), returning the favor with set scores of 25-15, 14-25, 25-18, 25-18...
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Southeast Missourian Gridiron Guide: Week 8 (10/11/23)Each week of the high school football season, Southeast Missourian sports editor Tony Capobianco will provide a quick matchup rundown for each of the seven area teams. Doniphan canceling the rest of their season has thrown a wrench into the schedules of both Chaffee and Scott City. Chaffee gets the rare bye week with the forfeit win this week while Scott City will have a long layoff between Thursday's road game at Charleston and the district playoffs...
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Portageville one step closer to third straight Bootheel title with 3-0 win over Hayti (10/10/23)MALDEN, Mo. — The Portageville volleyball is on a quest for history as the Lady Bulldogs (22-4-2) are seeking their third consecutive Bootheel Tournament Championship. Things got off to a good start on Monday, October 9, with a 3-0 opening-round victory over Hayti at Malden High School...
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Portageville rolls past Malden 49-0 (10/10/23)MALDEN, Mo. — The Portageville offense spread the wealth during a 49-0 win at Malden on Friday, October 6. The Bulldogs (6-1) had five different players score touchdowns in the rout of the Green Wave (0-7). “It was a solid game for us,” said Portageville coach Ian Penrod. “We executed in all three phases of the game and got a lot of contributions on offense. We’re happy we were able to get plenty of guys involved on offense to make us harder to defend.”...
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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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Volleyball: Portageville vs. Hayti in Bootheel Conference Tournament (10/9/23)Photo gallery of Portageville's 3-0 win over Hayti in the Bootheel Conference Tournament opening round at Malden High School on Monday, October 9, 2023.
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Portageville throttles Chaffee 74-13 in homecoming victory (10/3/23)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — The offensive juggernaut known as the Portageville football team continued to roll, notching an impressive 74-13 victory over Chaffee at Vic Reaves Athletic Field on Friday, September 29, in a spectacular display on homecoming night...
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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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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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Portageville rallies in the third set to secure sweep of Sikeston (9/26/23)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — The Portageville volleyball team mounted a furious comeback in the third set to secure a sweep over Sikeston at PHS on Monday, Sep. 26. The Lady Bulldogs (19-2-2) controlled the first two sets 25-18 and 25-14. However, in the third set, they trailed significantly (18-6) against the determined Lady Bulldogs (4-12-2), but ultimately, staged a comeback and secured a nail-biting 25-23 victory...
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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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Portageville wallops Charleston with near-perfect 43-0 conquest (9/23/23)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — In a display of textbook execution, Portageville used a balanced offensive attack and a swarming defense to defeat Charleston 43-0 in a SEMO Conference-South matchup at Vic Reaves Athletic Field on Friday, September 22. From start to finish, the Bulldogs (4-1) dazzled in a multitude of ways, mangling the Bluejays (1-4) and showcasing offensive outstandingness, defensive dominance and special team supremacy throughout the resounding victory...
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Football: Charleston at Portageville (9/23/23)Photo gallery from Portageville's 43-0 win over Charleston at Vic Reaves Athletic Field on Friday, September 22, 2023. The gallery also includes photos of mini-Bulldogs halftime performance.
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Portageville bests Oran in battle of shorthanded teams (9/22/23)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Overcoming adversity and illness within the team, the Portageville volleyball squad delivered a commanding straight-sets win over Oran on Thursday, September 21. The Lady Bulldogs (18-2-2), winning of five consecutive matches, defeated the Lady Eagles (3-11-1) with set scores of 25-14, 25-8 and 25-17...
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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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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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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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Portageville rolls rival Scott City 56-32 (9/16/23)Portageville’s dominating run continues as the Bulldogs steamroll the Rams of Scott City 56-32 on Friday in Scott City, Mo. This was a rivalry game Portageville really wanted to win. “I just love playing this team so much,” said Portageville senior receiver Carson Bradley, “I think this is the highest we beat Scott City by in four years.”...
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Football: Portageville at Scott City (9/16/23)Portageville’s dominating run continues as the Bulldogs steamroll the Rams of Scott City 56-32 on Friday in Scott City, Mo.