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BREAKING: Semoball Awards winter sports finalists announced (4/24/24)The Semoball Awards finalists for fall sports were announced Wednesday morning on a selection show broadcast live on SEMO ESPN Radio and streamed on the Semoball.com Facebook page. The finalists were selected by a sports panel made up of representatives from the Southeast Missourian, Standard Democrat, Dexter Statesman, Daily American Republic and Delta Dunklin Democrat...
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Horton, Walker power Lions in rout of Bulldogs (4/3/24)KENNETT – It was not surprising to anyone just how productive Senath-Hornersville/Southland softball standout Kylie Walker was in her two games on Tuesday. However, what the Lions showed in their second of two games at Indian Park in Kennett was that they are far from a one-girl show.
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Senath-Hornersville/Southland SB vs. South Pemiscot (4/2/24)KENNETT - Senath-Hornersville/Southland got past South Pemiscot 18-5 on Tuesday in varsity softball action at Indian Park in Kennett.
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Risco, Clarkton, Cooter, Gideon advance in Tri-County Conference Tournament (2/7/24)RISCO – Competition was fierce Tuesday at the Roy Hon Gymnasium when eight area high school basketball teams competed in the Tri-County Conference Basketball Tournament preliminary round. The bracket pit the host, first-seeded Risco, against the visiting eight-seed North Pemiscot Mustangs; featured a four-five contest, the Holcomb Hornets against the Clarkton Reindeer; included a two-seven matchup, the Cooter Wildcats against the Southland C-9 Rebels; and found the three-seed Delta C-7 Chargers against the six-seed Gideon Bulldogs.. ...
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Southland's Senior Night spoiled by CRA Falcons (2/2/24)CARDWELL – The Southland C-9 Rebels entered the team's Thursday night contest facing the Crowley Ridge Academy Falcons from Paragould, Ark., on Senior Night in Cardwell. The Rebels started the night with a record of 3-14 with CRA a respectable 16-15 record...
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Southland hosts Wings Elite Exposure Camp for aspiring basketball athletes (7/19/23)CARDWELL – Southland High School alumnus and new basketball Head Coach Tyre Washington said he knew all the area athletes and has watched them progress throughout the years. “The first coaching job I had was at Southland elementary,” Coach Washington said. ...
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Southland hosts Wings Elite Exposure Camp for aspiring basketball athletes (7/17/23)CARDWELL – A Saturday basketball camp hosted at Southland C-9 High School was a first for the area, and it provided a unique experience for about 35 promising student athletes. The Wings Elite Exposure Camp led by Dr. Lee St. Pierre and his son Parker St. Pierre of Jonesboro, Ark., promised just what its title promised...
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Senath-Hornersville 'all-around athlete' seeks to keep honors coming (7/4/23)Senath-Hornersville with Southland sophomore softball standout Kylie Walker didn’t lack recognition following her outstanding spring season in leading the Lions to their bounce-back season. However, the honors may continue this month, as she is a candidate for Player of the Year at the upcoming Semoball Awards. “She is just an all-around athlete,” Lions coach Melani Rooney said of Walker following this spring.
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Rebel grad Tyre Washington steps up as new Southland hoops coach (6/14/23)CARDWELL – Southland High School alumni and former assistant Tyre Washington has been named head coach of the Southland boys basketball team. Washington graduated from Southland in 2006, and he came back home last year under first year coach Steve Richey. Before coming to Southland, Richey had spent 34 years coaching in Arkansas. This year, he'll return to the Natural State to coach at Cave City...
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DDD-Area softball athletes shine, earn postseason honors (5/22/23)After an eventful season of high school softball came to an end for Bootheel schools, many student-athletes continued the legacy of success for themselves and for their respective schools. From Southland to Risco, Campbell to Delta C-7, at least one athlete from every school in the Delta Dunklin Democrat's area of coverage earned postseason honors this year...
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Cooter, Risco to face off in Class 1 District 1 Baseball Championship (5/16/23)COOTER – After a long day of baseball, quarterfinals and semifinals all at once, the Wildcats and Tigers will officially have a Class 1 District 1 championship rematch. Fourth-seeded Clarkton came out on top of their quarterfinal against fifth-seeded Southland 13-12, a game that came down to the final play of the seventh inning. ...
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C1D1 Baseball District Tournament (5/16/23)
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C2D1 SB: Malden vs. Senath-Hornersville/Southland (5/8/23)PORTAGEVILLE - Malden got past 4-3 in the MSHSAA Class 2 District 1 Softball Tournament on Monday at Adams Park in Portageville.
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All District and State Basketball teams released (3/23/23)Winter sports have come to an end in Southeast Missouri and for many of the schools in the area, successful seasons. New Madrid County Central won the Class 3 State Championship and the Notre Dame girls and Jackson boys each captured fourth in the state in Class 5 and 6, respectively...
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Postseason hoop honors rolling in for Cooter, others (3/16/23)The boy’s basketball season may have ended for all MSHSAA Class 2 programs, however, the postseason recognition has just begun for Cooter High School senior Luke Barnes.
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Naylor, Twin Rivers have few problems in their district openers (2/22/23)NAYLOR — Home was very sweet for the Naylor Lady Eagles Tuesday night. Facing sixth-seeded Southland in the first round of the Class 1 District 1 Tournament, the third-seeded Lady Eagles topped the Lady Rebels 69-33. Third-seeded Naylor was led by Harley Sullivan with a game-high 34 points and Chloe Mitchell with 21 points...
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Risco, Clarkton, Naylor advance in C1D1 tournament (2/21/23)GIDEON – Monday's Class 1 District 1 boys basketball tournament pitted six area programs against each other at the Gideon High School Field House. (2) Risco vs (7) North Pemiscot In game one, the Risco Tigers played the North Pemiscot Mustangs for a spot at Wednesday's semifinal matchups...
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District playoff tournaments preview: Why not Van Buren? Bulldogs set sights high (2/18/23)Tipping off Monday, the newest edition of the state high school basketball postseason will begin with the boys taking center stage. A number of area teams will begin their quest in first-round contests while a small group has been awarded byes into the semifinals with only two wins needed to advance to their respective sweet 16s. ...
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Higher seeds prevail on Tri-County Conference Tournament opening night (2/7/23)COOTER – Cooter, Risco, Holcomb and Delta C-7 all advanced as the higher seeds in the opening round of the Tri-County Conference Tournament Monday night. While the field is wide open right now, it's going to be a battle for the next two nights with plenty of parity between each team left in contention for the conference title...
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Win or go home: Tri-County Conference Tournament begins next week (2/3/23)The Tri-County Conference Tournament is nearly upon us once again, and this year there is sure to be plenty of close competition. While the bracket hasn't yet been decided, each and every team in contention, including Clarkton, Cooter, Delta C-7, Gideon, Holcomb, North Pemiscot, Risco and Southland, will have to fight ruthlessly to stay in the tournament every night...
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Wallace, Ward push Delta C-7 past Southland (1/28/23)CARDWELL – Despite winning a few hard-fought battles under the boards, the Southland Rebels were outmanned and outgunned Friday by the Delta C-7 Chargers, losing their homecoming game 85-51. Rebels head coach Steve Richey said his team was focused on corralling the Chargers’ guards, including freshman C.J. Wallace and junior Bryce Manley...
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Fast start powers Jackson past Mules (1/18/23)JACKSON, Mo. — The Jackson Indians held the Poplar Bluff Mules scoreless from the field in the opening period to build up a big early lead on the way to a 67-47 win Tuesday night in SEMO Conference action. Jackson led 14-1 after the opening period, but the Mules (6-8) cut it to 28-20 by halftime. However, Poplar Bluff could get no closer the rest of the way and Jackson outscored the Mules 39-27 after halftime...
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Charleston falls to Puxico; Chaffee wins Mistletoe Classic (12/22/22)CHARLESTON, MO. — Puxico defeated Charleston in the fifth-place game of the 2022 Mistletoe Classic at CHS on Tuesday, Dec. 20. The Lady Indians (3-8) controlled the game from the opening tip and cruised to a 56-25 victory over the Blue Jays (2-8). “Overall, we came out and played hard with a good defensive effort,” said Puxico coach Trent Copling. ...
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Southland secures first season win over Ridgefield Christian Academy (12/9/22)The young Southland Rebels basketball squad picked up its first win of the season, and its first win under first year head coach Steve Richey, Thursday night after defeating the Ridgefield Christian Academy Warriors (Jonesboro, Ar.) 79-71. “I just can't say enough about these kids,” Richey said after the win. “I've worked their tails off, there have been some down times, but I'm just so proud for them. It's really good to see these kids get rewarded for the work they've done.”...
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Southland secures first season win over Ridgefield Christian Academy (12/9/22)The young Southland Rebels basketball squad picked up its first win of the season, and its first win under first year head coach Steve Richey, Thursday night after defeating the Ridgefield Christian Academy Warriors (Jonesboro, Ar.) 79-71.
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MSHSAA announces basketball districts (11/19/22)
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MSHSAA announces winter district assignments (11/18/22)Districts for winter sports were released on Friday morning, with New Madrid County Central dropping to Class 3 for the 2022-23 season. NMCC finished third in Class 4 last season and return juniors Jadis Jones and AJ Ruff while junior BJ Williamson also returns after missing last season...
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High School volleyball roundup, Sept. 1: Cape Central dominates Perryville for 3-0 sweep (9/2/22)Cape Central swept Perryville on Thursday night 25-20, 25-22, 25-22, starting off strong with an 11-point run in the first set. Madison Phelps and Piper Underwood led the way with eight kills each while Avery Criblez added 20 assists to put Perryville away...
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Local Memphis, Mizzou softball players host junior camp in Kennett (8/9/22)Southland graduates Jenna Gibson and Jordan Zolman gathered girls from around the area at Ultimate Fitness in Kennett on Saturday for a junior softball clinic. Both are future teachers, and with experience playing softball at the collegiate level they offered a wealth of knowledge about what it takes to be successful on the diamond...
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Area teams battle it out at Rib City Classic Volleyball Tournament (7/1/22)DEXTER, Mo. — A Rib City Classic Volleyball Tournament was held at the Bearcats Event Center at Dexter High School on Monday, June 27 and Tuesday, June 28. Tournament games were the best of three sets. Games started with a 4-4 score and concluded when one of the teams reaches 25 and led by two points. There was no scoring cap on any of the games...
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Rib City Volleyball Shootout at Dexter High School (7/1/22)A Rib City Volleyball Shootout was held at the Bearcats Event Center at Dexter High School on Monday, June 27 and Tuesday, June 28.
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Longtime MSHSAA baseball official steps away from the plate (6/27/22)If you really want to know the origins of Joe Baldwin passing judgment on pitchers’ accuracy throughout Southeast Missouri, you’d have to go all the way back to the dusty dirt fields of the Marston Little League in the early 1960s.
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MSHSAA official Joe Baldwin (6/27/22)Various photos capture longtime MSHSAA sports official Joe Baldwin in action throughout his career.
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Girls basketball: Delta vs. Southland, Class 1 sectional (3/4/22)The Delta Bobcats routed the Southland Rebels on Tuesday at Bloomfield High School in a Class 1 sectional matchup. To purchase photos from this gallery for personal use, call 573-388-3620 and ask for Sharon or Renda.
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Boys Basketball Roundup, Feb. 10: Caruthersville’s streak stays intact with 60-45 win over Scott City (2/11/22)The hottest team in Southeast Missouri stayed hot Thursday night as Caruthersville took down Scott City on the road 60-45 to earn its 11th victory in a row. The Tigers jumped out to a 14-8 lead in the first half and led 27-15 at halftime. The second half was all Caruthersville as well, outscoring the host Rams 32-30...
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Boys Basketball Roundup, Jan. 21: Richland routs Southland for homecoming victory (1/22/22)The Richland Rebels celebrated homecoming with a 67-30 victory over Southland on Friday night at Essex. The Rebels shot out to a 24-6 lead after one quarter and took a commanding 44-10 lead into halftime. Freshman Eric Williams paced Richland with a game-high 18 points. Junior Damon Ivy scored 12 and senior Matt Finch had 10...