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Cape Central downs Sikeston, 1994 Tigers championship team honored (3/15/24)A massive fifth inning propelled the Cape Central Tigers to a season opening 9-2 win over the Sikeston Bulldogs. Prior to the contest, Cape Central honored the 1994 State Championship baseball team. “It’s amazing,” Steve Williams, coach of the 1994 team said. “Some of these guys I haven’t seen in a really long time. I’ve been gone for ten years so to be able to come back with this group we have that was so special is really an awesome thing.”...
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Gorman finds perfect fit with Central Methodist (3/14/24)SIKESTON — They say the best cornerbacks are rarely noticed – dictating the game in the shadows. Sikeston’s Trey Gorman took that principle to heart. Opponents actively avoided throwing his way – his 19 pass breakups and single interception spoke volumes, even within limited opportunities. His lockdown reputation, forged in the face of those challenges, ultimately earned him a spot on the Central Methodist University roster...
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Otto Porter Jr., NBA Champion, announces retirement (3/12/24)SIKESTON — Otto Porter Jr., the former Scott County Central standout who became an NBA champion, announced his retirement. “For the past 11 years, I had the chance to live my lifelong dream of playing in the NBA. That dream was capped by winning an NBA Championship! Unfortunately, my body is not allowing me to play at the level that I expect of myself, and I have therefore decided to retire," stated Porter...
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Sikeston's Tripp Coleman wins state wrestling title (3/12/24)Tripp Coleman of the Sikeston Wrestling Club brought home a championship title from the Missouri USA Wrestling State Folkstyle Championships. Coleman won the 8-year-old-and-under, 100-pound weight class at Wilson Logistic Arena on the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield, Missouri...
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Otto Porter (3/12/24)Otto Porter Gallery.
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Sikeston falls in quarterfinals to Vianney (3/9/24)KIRKWOOD, Mo. – The Sikeston Bulldogs knew what they had to do to defeat Vianney in the Class 5 quarterfinals. Executing that game-plan, however, was problematic. The Golden Griffins seemed to have answers for everything the Bulldogs threw at them as they defeated Sikeston 71-54 on Saturday afternoon at St. John Vianney Catholic High School...
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Quincy lands Sikeston powerhouse Keodrick Sherrod (3/8/24)SIKESTON — Game film doesn't lie. Watch Keodrick Sherrod run, and a few things become clear: this kid hits the hole with force, runs with a low center of gravity, and sheds tacklers. His hard-charging style makes defenders flinch and linebackers brace for impact...
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Keodrick Sherrod signs with Quincy University (3/8/24)Sikeston's Keodrick Sherrod recently signed with Quincy University play college football during a ceremony at the Sikeston Field House.
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C5D1 BKB: Sikeston vs Cape Central (3/6/24)Photo from Sikeston's 78-67 win over Cape Central in the MSHSAA Class 5, District 1 Championship at North County High School on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.
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Big second half lifts Sikeston over Bluff in district semifinal, 82-61 (3/2/24)BONNE TERRE, Mo. – All season long it seemed that Sikeston and Cape Central were on a collision course to meet in the Class 5, District 1 championship game. Saturday’s semifinal games may have been a bit more competitive than most thought it would be, but the matchup became official after top-seeded Sikeston used a big second half to pull away from fourth-seeded Poplar Bluff 82-61; and then second-seeded Cape Central held off a furious rally from third-seeded Farmington to win 52-47.. ...
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Sikeston rolls in district opener, defeats North County 90-35 (2/29/24)BONNE TERRE, Mo. – After an outstanding regular season, the Sikeston Bulldogs lost their first and only game one week ago to a talented Father Tolton Catholic squad in Columbia. There were questions on how the Bulldogs would respond after having their undefeated season snapped in the regular season finale, but Sikeston took care of business on Thursday in the Class 5, District 1 opener, dispatching of tournament host and eighth-seeded North County, 90-35...
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C5D1 GBK: Defense sparks Sikeston’s win over Windsor (2/29/24)HILLSBORO, Mo. — Wham! Bam! Pow! Sikeston landed blow after blow on Windsor, its pressure defense and explosive offense proving too much in a 75-59 opening-round victory in the MSHSAA Class 5 District 1 Tournament at Hillsboro High School on Wednesday, Feb. 28...
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2024 MSHSAA Class 3 State Boys Wrestling - Day 1 (2/23/24)Cape Central and Sikeston boys wrestling took part in the first day of the 2024 MSHSAA Class 3 Boys Wrestling State Championships on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo.
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Mules rally for win over PHC to wrap up regular season (2/23/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules boys basketball team overcame an early 10-point deficit to take the lead in the fourth quarter and beat the Park Hills Central Rebels 79-74 Thursday night at the Poplar Bluff High School gym. With the win, the Mules end the regular season 15-11...
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Slow start dooms Sikeston as Jackson storms to victory (2/22/24)SIKESTON — Jackson stormed past Sikeston 50-29 at the Field House on Wednesday, Feb. 21, ending the Lady Bulldogs' (11-12) five-game winning streak. The Lady Indians (14-8) came out firing, with Lilly Watkins scoring all 10 of her points in the first quarter to help build a 21-7 lead...
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2024 MSHSAA Class 1 State Girls Wrestling - Day 2 (2/22/24)Sikeston girls wrestling took part in the second day of the MSHSAA Class 1 Girls Wrestling State Championships on Thursday, February 22 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo.
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Girls' Basketball: Jackson at Sikeston (2/22/24)Photos from Jackson's 50-29 win over Sikeston at the Field House on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024.
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600 Wins and Counting: Holifield reflects on milestones and memories (2/21/24)SIKESTON, Mo. – It’s more than just red and black for Gregg Holifield. It’s the roar of the Field House, the faces in the stands, the generations of fans who bleed Sikeston pride. With 600 wins, his legacy isn’t just personal – it’s woven into the fabric of this town. Today, he opens up his playbook and invites us to walk down memory lane, reliving the moments that shaped him, his players and the very heart of Sikeston basketball...
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Sikeston sets new scoring record with 123-54 win over Doniphan (2/21/24)SIKESTON — It was a night for the record books as Sikeston lit up the scoreboard, completely outmatching Doniphan 123-54 in the Field House finale on Tuesday, Feb. 20. The Class 5, No. 1 Bulldogs’ (25-0) 74 percent shooting performance was a sight to behold, fueled by 13 made 3-pointers and seven players finishing with double-digit scoring figures against the Dons (5-16)...
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Boys' Basketball: Doniphan at Sikeston (2/21/24)Photos from Sikeston's 123-54 win over Doniphan at the Field House on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024.
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Sikeston Bulldogs punch tickets to the state meet (2/20/24)FARMINGTON, Mo. — Sikeston had three wrestlers qualify for the state meet. The Bulldogs’ George Rodgers, Jax Lancaster, and Conner Michael battled through a tough MSHSAA Class 3, District 1 Tournament, securing their chance to shine in Columbia...
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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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Sikeston wins fifth straight with 58-48 victory at Malden (2/17/24)MALDEN, Mo. — Sikeston extended its win streak to five games with a 58-48 comeback win at Malden on Thursday, Feb. 15. The Lady Bulldogs (11-12) were powered by a dominant performance from junior Landri Hammontree. “We are so proud of the girls,” said Sikeston coach Vaughn Shephard. “We are playing so well right now and we are locked in. It is getting close to districts and these girls just want to win.”...
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Top-ranked Sikeston dunks Caruthersville, 94-49 (2/16/24)SIKESTON – Right off the opening tip the Sikeston Bulldogs showed the Caruthersville Tigers that there would be no hangover from Tuesday night’s thrilling victory over New Madrid County Central. The Bulldogs opened the game with a Dontrez Williams slam dunk just three seconds into the contest, and that was followed by a Trace Sadler jam on the ensuing trip...
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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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Sikeston overcomes slow start to down Cape Central (2/15/24)A dominant offensive performance from Landri Hammontree led the way as the Sikeston Bulldogs downed the Cape Central Tigers 56-43 on Wednesday night. Sikeston coach Vaughn Shephard said the district implications on this game was a motivating factor for his club...
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Sikeston’s Douglass and Wilkins qualify for state (2/15/24)UNION, MO. — Sikeston had two athletes qualify for the state meet following a strong performance at the MSHSAA Class 1, District 1 Meet held at Union High School. Ellie Douglass, a seasoned veteran, clinched her third consecutive state meet appearance with a dominant second-place finish in the 100-pound weight class. Douglass showcased her prowess with back-to-back pins, defeating Genevieve’s Camille Melahn (9-23) in 2:36 and Brentwood’s Ashlyn Wildgrube (18-8) in just 1:16...
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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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GBB: Sikeston at Cape Central (2/14/24)
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Sikeston routs Cape Central in anticipated matchup (2/10/24)Friday night’s contest between the Sikeston Bulldogs and Cape Central Tigers had been circled on the calendar for the majority of the season by basketball fans in the region. The energy could be felt all evening long at Cape Central High School as the Bulldogs prevailed with a 70-47 win over the Tigers...
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Defense leads Sikeston to third straight win (2/9/24)SIKESTON — After weathering a mid-season storm, Sikeston has found its sea legs, sailing to its third straight victory with a dominant 62-27 win over Miller Academy at the Field House on Thursday, Feb. 8. “We played with a lot of energy tonight," said Sikeston coach Vaughn Shephard. "We came out pressuring the ball right away, forced some turnovers, and that helped us build an early lead. Getting ahead early allowed us to settle in and play our game with confidence. That was key."...
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BBK: Sikeston at Cape Central (2/9/24)
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Hammontree shoots lights out in Sikeston 67-54 win over Kelly (2/8/24)IKESTON — Landri Hammontree put on a clinic, burying seven 3-pointers and scoring a game-high 34 points, as Sikeston won 67-54 over Kelly at the Field House on Tuesday, Feb. 6. It was the second straight victory for the Lady Bulldogs (8-12), marking a potential turnaround as they inch closer to a winning record...
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Girls' Basketball: Kelly at Sikeston (2/8/24)Photos from Sikeston's 67-54 win over Kelly at the Field House on Tuesday, Feb. 6, and Sikeston's 59-34 win over Ballard County at the Field House on Monday, Feb. 6, 2024.
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Sikeston defense forces 33 turnovers in 99-30 rout of Kennett (2/6/24)SIKESTON, Mo. – After two postponements, the Sikeston Bulldogs and Kennett Indians finally were able to get their game in on Monday night at the Field House. Sikeston’s pressure defense was too much for the Indians as the Bulldogs cruised to a 99-30 SEMO Conference victory...
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Boy's Basketball: Kennett at Sikeston (2/6/24)Photos from Sikeston's 99-30 win over Kennett at the Field House on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024.
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Bad news for Bulldog foes, Holifield is still seeking improvement from his team (2/4/24)On average, the Sikeston High School varsity boy’s basketball squad has won each of its 19 games this season by an astounding 33 points, so one might think that there isn’t much for the Class 5 No. 1-ranked Bulldogs to improve upon. However, veteran coach Gregg Holifield doesn’t see it that way.
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Mules Overwhelmed by Top-Ranked Sikeston (2/3/24)SIKESTON — A double-double from a Sikeston standout holds off the Mules as they continue their rough patch. Playing three straight games against elite teams can be challenging, but the Poplar Bluff High School Mules have stepped up each time. The Mules hit the road on Friday for their third straight SEMO Conference game as they faced the No.1 team in Class 5, the Sikeston Bulldogs. ...
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Down a man doesn't matter to Sikeston hoops in latest rout (2/1/24)DEXTER - Not having 6-foot-11 junior post Trace Sadler leaves a massive gap, literally and figuratively, in the lineup for the Class 4 No. 1-ranked Sikeston High School varsity boy’s basketball squad. However, the Bulldogs are deep enough, and talented enough to even overcome losing a NCAA Division I prospect of that size.
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Sikeston bkb at Dexter (1/31/24)DEXTER - Class 4 No. 1-ranked Sikeston got past SEMO Conference foe Dexter in varsity boy's basketball action 94-63 at the Bearcat Event Center.
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Sikeston's Wilkins Captures Gold at Lindbergh Flyers Invitational (1/30/24)ST. LOUIS — Kimarhri Wilkins' rise on the mat continued at the Lindbergh Flyers Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 27. The Sikeston wrestler, boasting a stellar 35-5 record, dominated the 140-pound class w Wilkins started strong, pinning Holt's Lauryn Holmes (12-18) in just one minute and 26 seconds and Lafayette’s Raquel Saddler (7-14) in a swift 1:45...
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Kennett girls basketball beats Sikeston in first outing at new gym (1/30/24)The Kennett Lady Indians won handily the inaugural game played in the school district's recently-opened FEMA building safe room and gymnasium Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. To mark the occasion on the shiny new court, Kennett took down Sikeston 79-49. Kennett's top shot of the night and the first player to officially score on the court, freshman Alyce Edwards, put her signature on the game ball to be displayed to commemorate the occasion. ...
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Kennett vs Sikeston GBB (1/30/24)
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Sikeston crushes Union; will meet Borgia in tourney championship (1/27/24)UNION, Mo. – The Union Invitational Tournament championship final that fans have been looking forward to will become reality tomorrow night. Top-seeded Sikeston knocked off tournament host and fourth-seeded Union 75-38 while second-seeded St. Francis Borgia defeated third-seeded Rockwood Summit 53-34 on Friday night in the 62nd annual event at Union High School...
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Girls Basketball: Perryville vs. Sikeston (1/25/24)A 21-point fourth quarter proved to be the difference in Perryville’s 60-51 win over Sikeston on Wednesday, Jan. 24, in Perryville, Mo.
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Bloomfield outmuscles Sikeston in second half comeback (1/25/24)SIKESTON — Battling the winter blues after a nearly two-week layup, Sikeston stumbled to a surprising 43-38 loss to Bloomfield with Richland at the Field House on Tuesday, Jan. 23. The Lady Bulldogs (6-10) couldn’t find their range and the timing appeared off, while the Lady Wildcats (8-7) leveraged their size and physicality inside, controlling the paint and converting second-chance opportunities...
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A New Chapter Begins: Treston Pulley steps in as Malden's head football coach (1/24/24)MALDEN, Mo. — Hope surged through Malden today as Treston Pulley was introduced as the Green Wave’s new head football coach. Pulley, a coach with his eyes squarely on resurrecting the program’s storied past, didn’t peddle empty promises, he spoke of hard work, the setbacks and the long journey ahead...
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Pirates rally in 4Q to beat Bulldogs 60-51 (1/24/24)A 21-point fourth quarter proved to be the difference in Perryville’s 60-51 win over Sikeston on Wednesday, Jan. 24, in Perryville, Mo. The Pirates rebounded from last week’s loss against Bismarck to improve their record to 10-5 leading up to the Mayor’s Cup rivalry matchup against St. Vincent on Saturday at the Perry Park Center...
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Girls' Basketball: Bloomfield at Sikeston (1/24/24)Photos from Bloomfield's 43-38 win over Sikeston at the Field House on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024.
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Home turf triumph: Douglass and Wilkins deliver gold for Sikeston in SEMO Tournament (1/22/24)SIKESTON — Undeterred by the pressure of defending titles, Sikeston's Ellie Douglass and Kimarhri Wilkins once again reigned supreme at the SEMO Conference Tournament this past weekend at the Field House. “It felt great winning my second title,” Douglass said. “Winning again was the goal, but the hardest part is always getting past the pre-match nerves, fears and wrestling like I know I can.”...
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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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SEMO Conference wrestling tournament Day 1 (1/20/24)Local wrestlers compete in the first day of the SEMO Conference Tournament on Friday, Jan. 19, in Sikeston, Missouri.
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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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Notre Dame steamrolls Sikeston ahead of big test against No. 1 Doniphan (1/12/24)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Notre Dame won its 10th consecutive meeting against Sikeston with a 68-30 victory on Thursday, Jan. 11. Katie Rubel led Notre Dame (7-5) with 14 points and five rebounds. She was followed by Mia Panton with 10 points, while Nevaeh Lucious contributed eight points, five rebounds and four blocks...
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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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Sikeston pulls away from Scott County Central (1/11/24)SIKESTON — Sparks blew and buckets rained down as Sikeston outlasted Scott County Central in a tightly contested 80-69 battle at SCC High School on Tuesday, Jan. 9. Both offenses hummed, showcasing impressive firepower before the Lady Bulldogs (6-8) finally pulled away from the Bravettes (5-6) in the closing stretch. ...
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Jim May leaves Scott City to coach Sikeston (1/10/24)Sikeston needed to land a big name to run the football program and that’s exactly what it got with the hiring of Scott City head coach Jim May, as announced on Wednesday via Facebook. May comes to Sikeston High School after coaching the Rams for 15 years, racking up a record of 84-76...
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Farmer's 1,000th point highlights Sikeston 103-81 win over Farmington (1/10/24)SIKESTON — Forget pyrotechnics. Sikeston provided the fireworks, erupting for a season-high points total during a 103-81 win over Farmington on Tuesday, Jan. 9. With the Field House rocking, the Bulldogs (13-0) weren't content simply outscoring the Knights (10-4); they dazzled with a nonstop highlight reel that was capped by jaw-dropping self-alley-oop by PJ Farmer, who scored the 1,000th point of his high school career on the play...
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No stopping Sikeston as Bulldogs feast on Blue Jays (1/9/24)SIKESTON — Another box was checked and another hurdle was cleared as Sikeston dismantled Charleston 89-43 at the Field House on Friday, Jan. 5. The Bulldogs (12-0) victory ends a four-game drought against the Blue Jays (8-6), lifting a weight from the shoulders of both players and fans...
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Boys' Basketball: Farmington at Sikeston (1/9/24)Photos from Sikeston's 103-81 win over Farmington at the Field House on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.
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Girls' Basketball: Sikeston at Scott County Central (1/9/24)Photos from Sikeston's 80-69 win at Scott County Central on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.
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Boys' Basketball: Charleston at Sikeston (1/8/24)Photos from Sikeston's 89-43 win over Charleston at the Field House on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024.
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Wrestling: Poplar Bluff vs. Sikeston & Anna-Jonesboro (1/3/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules hosted their triangular wrestling meet against the Sikeston Bulldogs and Anna-Jonesboro (Illinois) Wildcats on Tuesday.
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Mules split with Sikeston, A-J to open new year (1/3/24)
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Sikeston reaches St. Dominic final with dominating 93-61 victory (12/29/23)O’FALLON, Mo. – For the first time since 2019, the Sikeston Bulldogs are back in the finals of the St. Dominic Christmas Tournament. The top-seeded Bulldogs made quick work of fourth-seeded Lutheran-St. Charles in a 93-61 semifinal victory on Thursday night at St. Dominic High School...
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Sikeston blitzes Hannibal in first round of St. Dominic Christmas Tournament (12/28/23)O’FALLON, Mo. – The Sikeston Bulldogs boys basketball team rolled in its opening game at the 30th Annual St. Dominic Christmas Tournament behind a suffocating and opportunistic defense. The top-seeded Bulldogs blitzed eighth-seeded Hannibal with a 78-34 victory on Wednesday at St. Dominic High School. The Bulldogs will play fourth-seeded Lutheran-St. Charles on Thursday at 7 p.m. in the semifinals...
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Sikeston exits St. Dominic Tournament with back-to-back lumps of coal (12/28/23)O’FALLON, Mo. — A quick exit and a double dose of frustration – that's the bittersweet Christmas cocktail the Sikeston girls’ basketball team sipped on after back-to-back defeats at the St. Dominic Christmas Tournament. The No. 6 seeded Lady Bulldogs (4-7) fell 45-25 to the No. 3 seeded Timberland Lady Wolves (5-4) on Wednesday and 52-48 to the No. 7 seeded St. Charles West Lady (2-8) on Thursday...
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Young Sikeston BB coach delivers message of appreciation, learning, and being opportunistic (12/24/23)Wyatt Pratt didn’t choose coaching baseball as a career because he thought it would be easy. Nothing surrounding the game of baseball is ever that. And his first spring guiding the Bulldogs in 2023 was definitely not a walk in the park.
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Sikeston Field House basketball court to be named after coach Gregg Holifield (12/23/23)SIKESTON — A new gym floor was recently installed at the Sikeston Field House, and now the basketball court is getting a new name to honor Sikeston High School’s boys basketball coach Gregg Holifield. Sikeston R-6 Board of Education President Matthew Drake made the announcement during the Board’s open session on Dec. 12…
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Wrestling: JV Tiger Classic (12/23/23)Junior varsity wrestlers from Jackson, Cape Central, Kennett, Dexter, Sikeston, and Poplar Bluff competed in the JV Tiger Classic on Thursday, Dec. 21, at the Tiger Field House in Cape Girardeau.
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Williams explodes for 29, leads Sikeston to decisive win over Normandy (12/20/23)SIKESTON — No landing gear was needed as Sikeston stormed past Normandy Collaborative with an 89-57 offensive barrage at the Field House on Tuesday, Dec. 19, that would make even General Eisenhower applaud with approval. With an unbeaten record intact and confidence soaring, the Bulldogs (8-0) march into the holiday break after leaving the Vikings (1-6) as conquered as bunkers under allied fire...
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Wrestling: Tiger Classic (12/20/23)Local wrestlers compete in the Tiger Classic on Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Tiger Field House in Cape Girardeau, Mo.
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East Prairie sprints to big win over Oak Ridge (12/19/23)EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — Exploiting its speed advantage, East Prairie raced past Oak Ridge, claiming a 77-59 win in a Scott-Mississippi Conference matchup on Friday, Dec. 15. The Eagles (6-1) constant movement kept the Bluejays’ (4-2) defender flat-footed, creating passing lanes and scoring opportunities throughout the contest...
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Boys' Basketball: Normandy at Sikeston (12/19/23)Photos from Sikeston's 89-57 win over Normandy at the Field House on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023.
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Girls' Basketball: Caruthersville at Sikeston (12/19/23)Photos from Sikeston's 70-14 win over Caruthersville at the Field House on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023.
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Sikeston holds off Dexter in tense SEMO contest (12/15/23)SIKESTON — Sikeston exorcised some fourth-quarter demons, battling out a nail-biting 54-46 win over Dexter in a tense SEMO Conference clash at the Field House on Thursday, Dec. 14. The Lady Bulldogs (3-5), haunted by a pair of recent narrow losses, held their nerve down the stretch to muzzle the Lady Bearcats (3-4) and secure their most satisfying victory yet...
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Girls' Basketball: Dexter at Sikeston (12/15/23)Photos from Sikeston's 54-46 win over Dexter at the Field House on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023.
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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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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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Wrestling: Cape Central and Sikeston duel meet (12/12/23)Cape Central and Sikeston competed against Carbondale in a tri-meet on Dec. 5, at Cape Central High School.
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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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Sikeston turns on jets, flies by Poplar Bluff in SEMO Conference Semifinal (12/8/23)SIKESTON — Despite a slow start, Sikeston ignited the afterburners, unleashing an offensive firestorm and defensive lockdown in a lop-sided win over Poplar Bluff in a SEMO Conference Semifinal. The top-seeded Bulldogs (5-0) rocketed from a cruising altitude to supersonic speed in the 86-57 victory over the fifth-seeded Mules (3-4) at the Fieldhouse on Thursday, Dec. 7...
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Sikeston vs. Poplar Bluff in SEMO Conference Tournament Semifinal (12/7/23)Photos from Sikeston 86-57 win over Poplar Bluff in a SEMO Conference Tournament Semifinal at the Fieldhouse on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.
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Sikeston opens SEMO Conference Tournament with 53-point beatdown of Kennett (12/6/23)SIKESTON — Rarely in life are things as good as advertised. But Sikeston, in its home debut at the Fieldhouse, wasn't just good, it was a highlight reel on fast forward, annihilating Kennett 90-37 in the first round of the SEMO Conference Tournament on Tuesday, Dec. 5...
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Portageville swarms Twin Rivers, 50-17 (12/6/23)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — The defense was a suffocating force in Portageville’s 50-17 win over Twin Rivers on Monday, Dec. 4. The Lady Bulldogs (3-0) relentless pressure and double-teaming tactics held the Lady Royals (2-2) scoreless for long stretches, forcing turnovers and contesting shots with tenacious velocity...
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Sikeston seeks consistency after falling at Ballard County (12/6/23)BARLOW, Kentucky — Sikeston's second-half surge wasn't enough to overcome a slow start, falling 59-51 at Ballard County on Monday, Dec. 4. While the second-half surge offered a glimpse of what could be for the Lady Bulldogs (2-5), the first-half struggles proved too much to overcome, highlighting the need for consistency and a strong start to complement their second-half capabilities...
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Sikeston vs. Kennett in the SEMO Conference Tournament (12/6/23)Photos from Sikeston's 90-37 win over Kennett in the first round of the SEMO Conference Tournament at the Fieldhouse on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 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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Sikeston wrestling leaving no stone unturned in pursuit of excellence (12/4/23)The leaves have all fallen, the wind chill has begun to drop and the lines painted onto the field at Sikeston Public School stadium have all but faded. For some, that means winter sports are digging in for the long season ahead for the Bulldogs’ wrestlers, it means the hunt for Columbia is officially underway...
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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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Saxony Lutheran holds off Sikeston's late charge (11/30/23)NEW MADRID, Mo. — Sikeston refused to back down, nearly mounting an improbable comeback from an 18-point second-half deficit to Saxony Lutheran in the consolation bracket of the SEMO Conference Tournament but ultimately fell short in a 55-50 down-to-the-wire contest on Wednesday, Nov. 29...
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Bulldogs’ championship dreams take shape with unparalleled potential (11/30/23)A constellation of stars has aligned on the hardwood of Sikeston High School. The team’s talent is as vast as the cosmos, its potential limitless destined to leave a legacy that will forever illuminate the path for future generations of Bulldogs. “All of our guys want to be a great team and working towards that,” said 26th-year Sikeston Gregg Holifield. ...
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Lady Bulldogs’ unity, passion paves the way for success (11/30/23)Guided by the tough lessons learned last season, the Sikeston girls’ basketball team has evolved from a team with potential into a team with proven talent, ready to compete. This transformation is not merely a result of individual talent but rather a reflection of the team’s deep-rooted camaraderie and unwavering support for one another...
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Sikeston vs. Saxony Lutheran in SEMO Conference Tournament (11/30/23)Photos from Saxony Lutheran's 55-50 win over Sikeston in the SEMO Conference Tournament at New Madrid County Central High School on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.
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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 vs. Jackson in Girls' SEMO Conference Tournament (11/28/23)Photos from Jackson's 71-38 win over Sikeston in the opening round of the SEMO Conference Tournament at New Madrid County Central on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023.