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The atmosphere at Westwood Hills Country Club looked slightly different on Friday as many schools stepped onto the greens to put their golf skills to the test at this year’s Poplar Bluff Golf Invitational. The Poplar Bluff Mules tennis team has been on a tear this spring by landing many wins throughout the season, and they aimed to keep it going with another golf invitational win. ...

GREENVILLE — The Doniphan Donettes softball team had to pull double duty on Thursday as they faced off against the Greenville Lady Bears and the Neelyville Lady Tigers in a makeup game from earlier this year. The Donettes kicked off the doubleheader against the Lady Tigers. ...

DEXTER - Poplar Bluff got past Dexter in SEMO Conference varsity baseball action on Friday at East Park in Dexter.

The Three Rivers College softball team got a strong pitching performance from Emma Crabb to power the Lady Raiders to a 6-1 win the first game of Thursday’s doubleheader with the Crowder Roughriders at J.D. Rains Field. It was a different story in the nightcap, as the Roughriders rallied for a 6-5 win to salvage a split...

ORAN, Mo. — Oran’s Senior Night fireworks came late, but they were worth the wait as Rylan Mills crushed a walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the fifth inning, blasting the Eagles (8-4) to a 10-0 run-rule win over the Advance Hornets (2-11) on Wednesday, April 17...

ORAN, Mo. — The hits, the runs, the cheers – it all came together for Oran on Wednesday, April 17. It was a night of celebration and a hint of bittersweetness as the Lady Eagles (7-2) celebrated Senior Night with a 16-1 win over the Charleston Blue Jays (1-9) at Oran High School...

The Poplar Bluff Mules golf team continues to thrive on the greens throughout the season as they pick up another tournament. The Mules took a trip over to Cape Girardeau, where they competed against 13 other teams in this year’s Notre Dame Golf Invitational at Dalhousie Golf Club. ...

The Kennett Indians have found their next boys basketball coach and athletic director. Kennett High School has hired longtime Twin Rivers coach and high school principal Seth McBroom to succeed veteran coach and AD Jim Vaughan, who is retiring after 18 years at KHS...

PANAMA CITY, Fla. — Ten years ago, Lane Below was named the Southeast Missourian Player of the Year in boys basketball and helped the Advance Hornets make it to the Class 2 quarterfinals. Wednesday, Below got his first head coaching job in the college ranks when he was named the coach at Gulf Coast State College in Panama City...

It was an emotional night for the seniors of the Poplar Bluff Lady Mules soccer team. The Lady Mules hosted Saxony Lutheran on Wednesday at Poplar Bluff High School for senior night. Despite their best efforts to make up the ground in the first half, the Lady Mules fell short in the final minutes to the Saxony Lutheran Lady Crusaders 3-2...

Photos from Oran's 10-0 win over Advance on Senior Night at Oran High School on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.

Photos from Oran's 16-1 win over Charleston on Senior Night on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.

MILLINGTON, Tenn. — The Three Rivers College baseball team stopped a four-game losing streak Tuesday by sweeping a doubleheader from the Southwest Tennessee Saluqis, taking the opener 5-0 and the nightcap 7-4. The Raiders pick up wins No. 29 and 30 on the season and are 30-19 with one week left in the regular season. More than that, head coach Tyler Smith earns career win No. 100...

One thing coach Jessie Walker-Luce is passionate about is showcasing the talents of the local gymnastics team. The Xtreme Gymnastics program hosted the 2024 Ozark AAU District Championships in Poplar Bluff at the Black River Coliseum on Saturday and Sunday for an opportunity to head to the national tournament...

We’re midway through the spring season, and a newfound energy surrounds the Poplar Bluff Mules baseball team. The Mules have gotten off to one of the best starts in recent years with their elite play from the plate. Despite going 3-2 in their last few matchups, they’ve already surpassed the number of wins from the past few seasons...

MALDEN, Mo. — Portageville emerged victorious at the Malden Invitational Tournament this past weekend, showcasing potent offense and resilient pitching. The Lady Bulldogs (13-6) strung together a series of impressive wins, culminating in a dramatic walk-off championship victory...

MALDEN, Mo. — Portageville racked up multiple run-rule victories before a hard-fought loss in the finale of the Malden Invitational Tournament this past weekend.  “We obviously didn’t have the finish we wanted, but overall we had a great weekend,” said Portageville coach Tyler Trover. “Scott City is a very good baseball team. They are in the midst of an incredible season and are a well-deserving champion...

FARMINGTON, Mo. — Sikeston’s girls’ soccer team had a rollercoaster weekend, showcasing both impressive highs and challenging setbacks at the Fralish Cup in Carbondale, Illinois.  The Lady Bulldogs (6-6) kicked things off with a record-breaking 9-0 victory over Illinois Valley Central (0-10-1) on Friday, April 12...

BENTON, Mo. — Valle Catholic continued its unbeaten streak with a 10-0 win at Kelly on Monday, April 18. The Class 3, No. 3 Warriors (18-0) extended their impressive run, but the Hawks (7-8) showed resilience despite the loss. “You have to tip your hat to the Valle Catholic program,” said Kelly coach Josh Hopkins. “That’s a class act program, they do everything well and are very business-like. From the first pitch, you could tell that those guys came here to take care of business...

DONIPHAN — In the big inning, the Doniphan Donettes softball team stepped on the gas and refused to let up. The Donettes put another one in the win column after getting on the board with 12 runs in the third inning as they took a 15-0 win over Naylor...

The wins continue to pour in for the Poplar Bluff Mules tennis team as they secure another home win over the Cape Central Tigers 9-0, while the junior varsity won 2-1. The Mules improved to 6-0 in team play and have yet to take a loss outside of invitational tournaments...

Photos from Valle Catholic's 10-0 win at Kelly on Monday, April 15, 2024.

The Three Rivers College baseball team ran into a buzzsaw over the weekend as it wrapped up a four-game home-and-home series with the Jefferson College Vikings. After dropping a pair of games at Jeffco on Friday, the Raiders hosted Jefferson Saturday and had similar results, losing the opener 8-2 and the nightcap 24-4...

There was a column on Semoball not too long ago stressing the importance of corralling the area’s top talent to bring the Southeast Missouri State men’s basketball team back to conference contention. Redhawks head coach Brad Korn tried to recruit Cam Williams when he was a star senior at Cape Central last year. He chose to go the junior college route and now has Division I options in conferences rated much higher than the Ohio Valley Conference...

Believe it or not, Three Rivers College sophomore guard Da’Kariya “Lia” Jackson said she was shocked when she found out earlier this week she had been named a second-team NJCAA all-American for her efforts on the court this season. Not that she wasn’t happy to be honored...

The Poplar Bluff Mules baseball team used strong pitching and a pair of big innings at the plate to roll to a 10-1 win Friday over the Cape Central Tigers in a SEMO Conference contest at Strenfel Field. First of all, the Mules (12-5) got a strong pitching performance from starter Noah Spain. The hurler started and pitched six innings, allowing five hits and one run while striking out six and walking none. Dylan Hall tossed a hitless, scoreless seventh inning to secure the win...

ELLSINORE — The East Carter Redbirds looked to pick up their third straight win, but they would have their hands full against some stiff competition who was looking to do the same. The Redbirds took on an eager Van Buren team on Thursday in a district matchup at East Carter baseball field. ...

BROSELEY — Junior Luke Hester wants to step up and make up the ground for the Twin Rivers Royals as the spring baseball season continues to heat up. The Royals blasted onto the scene this season by winning seven straight games to set the tone as they set their sights on competing for a district championship run. The squad currently has an 8-3 record after falling to Portageville in their last matchup but will look to get back on the winning side against Risco...

Poplar Bluff High School boys golf coach Tyler Davis knew Lawson Barks even before Davis took the reins of the program this spring. “We both worked at Westwood Hills Country Club,” Davis said. “Working with Lawson was enjoyable. He was a hard worker, dedicated to the job, and overall a pleasure to work with...

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — With every carry, Jamarion Smith is out to prove something. Few could have predicted the meteoric rise of Portageville running back, but after a quiet start to his high school career, an engine that never quits and tireless drive transformed him into a record-breaking force...

SIKESTON — Cape Central secured a decisive 4-0 victory over Sikeston in a SEMO Conference clash at Bill Lawson Memorial Field on Tuesday, April 9. The match began as a back-and-forth affair, but the Lady Tigers (4-3-0) intensity ramped up as the game progressed, ultimately overwhelming the Lady Bulldogs’ (4-5-0) defense...

Photos from Cape Central's 4-0 win over Sikeston at Bill Lawson Memorial Field on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

The Poplar Bluff Lady Mules landed their second straight win of the season with some aggressive play on the soccer field. The Lady Mules wouldn’t be denied against the Kelly Lady Hawks as they constantly took shots toward the goalkeeper to secure an 8-0 victory. The Lady Mules improved to 3-4 on the season. Due to the weather conditions, the senior night festivities were canceled, but the Lady Mules still played with an extra boost...

CAPE GIRARDEAU — The Poplar Bluff Mules stay perfect in SEMO conference play as they picked up a win on the road Tuesday. The Mules faced off against the Notre Dame Bulldogs, and after a surge with nine runs in the fifth inning, they defeated the Bulldogs 11-1. The Mules improved to 11-5 on the season and remain undefeated in the SEMO conference...

MOBERLY — The Three Rivers College baseball team bounced back from a weekend sweep at Mineral Area by taking a pair of games Tuesday from the Moberly Area Greyhounds. The Raiders won the opener 3-1 and the nightcap 18-9. In the opener, TRC overcame an early 1-0 deficit, tying the game in the top of the second inning, taking the lead in the top of the fifth and adding an insurance run in the top of the seventh...

NEELYVILLE — The Neelyville Tigers shut out the South Pemiscot Bulldogs 3-0 in baseball Tuesday night on a combined no-hitter. Tiger starter Zak Cowley went five innings without giving up a hit, with reliever Hixon Layton earning the save with two more innings of no-hit baseball...

For the first time since 1969, there will not be a Bess coaching on the bench next season for the Three Rivers College men's basketball team. TRC men's basketball coach and athletic director Brian Bess announced his retirement Tuesday after 31 seasons with the program, including the last four as the Raiders' head men's basketball coach...

The Solar Sprint 5K helped kick off Monday’s Eclipse Day activities, with racers taking off from Broadway and Vine streets at 8:30 a.m. The race wound through the hills and brick streets of Downtown Poplar Bluff. The overall winner was David Mincemeyer, with a time of 17 minutes, 8 seconds...

The Three Rivers College softball team won three of its four games this weekend and improved to 24-16 on the season, thanks in part to a rally and some strong pitching. The Lady Raiders swept a doubleheader Saturday with State Fair at J.D. Rains Field, taking the opener 7-4 and the nightcap 6-3, before splitting a twin bill at St. Charles on Sunday. TRC dropped the opener 3-1, but won the second game 1-0...

For the first 10 years of its existence, the Wolf Creek Trail Run was held the day before Easter. But with an historic solar eclipse slated for the weekend after Easter this year, the event’s organizers decided to capitalize on it and hold it a week later than usual...

St. Louis Battlehawks head coach Anthony Becht asked all week for 40,000 fans to pack the “Battledome” for the UFL home opener. And he got it. The Battlehawks established a new modern spring football attendance record on Saturday, April 6, as they defeated the XFL champion Arlington Renegades 27-24 in front of 40,317 fans. The previous mark of 38,310 was set in last year’s home opener against Renegades on March 12, 2023...

ORAN, Mo. —Oran and East Prairie battled into extra innings in a classic Scott-Mississippi Conference showdown on Thursday, April 4 at Oran High School. Oran (5-4) claimed a 3-2 victory over East Prairie (6-6) as Cooper Senciboy’s single in the bottom of the eighth inning brought home Rylan Mills for the game-winning run...

SIKESTON — The Sikeston Twilight Relays showcased fierce competition on Thursday, April 4. On the boys’ side, Sikeston emerged victorious with a dominant 127.50 team score. Malden’s girls’ team delivered their own impressive performance, securing first place with 111.0 points...

ORAN, Mo. — Molly Spane was nearly untouchable in Oran’s 8-6 win over East Prairie at Oran High School on Thursday, April 4. Oran’s (5-2) senior ace threw a complete-game gem, featuring 17 strikeouts and just one earned run allowed to fuel a big Scott-Mississippi Conference rivalry victory...

BROSELEY — The Twin Rivers Lady Royals bounced back with a late rally to land a win on their home turf. Despite trailing 10-2 in the fifth inning, the Lady Royals caught a boost midway through to secure a 14-12 victory over Caruthersville on Friday at Twin Rivers High School. Though the Lady Royals got off to a slow start, collecting 19 hits to Caruthersville’s seven was the difference-maker...

BROSELEY — Twin Rivers skipper Chris Newman has been at the helm of the Royals for six years now. And his Royals have shot out of the gate, cruising to a 7-2 record this spring. The team, though, dropped two in a row recently as they fell 5-0 at Scott City on Monday, then fell 9-1 to East Carter the next day...

With so many new faces on the roster at the beginning of the season, the Three Rivers College women’s basketball team did not quite know what to expect in terms of how the Lady Raiders would do when it was all said and done. They need not have worried. Three Rivers finished the season 29-5, made its fourth trip in a row to the national tournament and reached the round of eight at nationals for just the third time in school history...

Sikeston Twilight Invitational Bell City freshman Mollie Mannon won the long jump with a mark of 5.68-meters, which met the MileSplit US First Team standard. Malden’s Angela Dobbins won the high jump (1.68m) and placed 2nd in the long jump (5.52m), both marks met the MileSplit US Second Team standard...

After winning some early key matches this season, the Poplar Bluff Mules tennis team has established the standard for how they will compete and intends to continue playing well all year long. The Mules have seen some early success with a 4-0 team record to start the year and recently won first place in this year’s Courts for Cancer Tournament. ...

The Three Rivers College baseball team used a very, very big inning to pull out a win against the Mineral Area College Cardinals in the first game of Thursday’s doubleheader at Roger Pattillo Field. The Raiders scored 10 runs in the bottom of the fifth inning — all with two out — to erase a two-run deficit and ultimately pull out an 11-6 win over MAC in Thursday’s opener...

PARAGOULD, Ark. — The Poplar Bluff Mules baseball team saw its eight-game winning streak come to an end Thursday when the Mules lost 9-5 to the Greene County Tech Eagles in an interstate clash of two of the better teams in their respective states. Marcus Tabanera’s two-out double to center in the top of the third inning scored Noah Spain and briefly gave the Mules (9-3) a 2-1 lead, but it was the last lead they would hold Thursday...

The Poplar Bluff Mules golf team continues to click on all cylinders by snagging another golf invitational championship. The Mules went up against five other teams at the Farmington Golf Invitational on Wednesday and walked away with first place. Freshman golfer Chaz Love tied for second with a 77. The Mules will look to keep their winning streak going when they compete in the Laker Invitational at Lake Valley next Wednesday...

Three-time MLB All-Star and member of the 2025 Hall of Fame Ballot, Curtis Granderson is returning to Cape Girardeau for ‘Swing into Spring with Curtis Granderson’ on Saturday, April 27, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Cape Girardeau SportsPlex. The event, hosted by People Organized to Revitalize Community Healing (PORCH) and the Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation Department, will feature a night of stories and autographs with the former major leaguer...

Former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher James Naile has arrived in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) with a bang, delivering two stellar performances for the KIA Tigers. In his March 27 debut against the Lotte Giants, Naile held opponents scoreless for six innings. He allowed just five hits while striking out seven and walking none, showcasing impressive control and an ability to limit baserunners. The Tigers capitalized on his efficiency, cruising to an 8-2 victory...

Portageville continued its gauntlet of a schedule, defeating Arkansas powerhouse Gosnell in a 19-6 border battle on Tuesday, April 2. The victory marked the tenth state-ranked opponent the Bulldogs (11-4) have faced in just 15 games, a testament to their early-season challenges...

Even on a new and improved St. Louis Battlehawks defense, the main standout from the opening week of the UFL season is someone who has been there from the beginning. Linebacker Willie Harvey totaled seven tackles, including five solo, to lead the defense in the Battlehawks 18-16 road loss against the Michigan Panthers on Saturday, March 30, in Detroit...

SIKESTON — The ball wasn't just passed or kicked; it was launched, swerved, and dipped at the whim of the wind. Yet, Sikeston navigated the aerial chaos, defeating DeSoto 4-1 at Bill Lawson Memorial Field on Tuesday, April 2. “It makes everything tougher,” said Sikeston coach Gabe Dement. “I don’t care if you’re a professional or a high school player. It’s hard to control the ball when the wind is blowing 20 to 30 miles per hour.”...

This Poplar Bluff athlete persevered despite suffering multiple injuries throughout high school to fulfill her dream of playing collegiate basketball. Getting the opportunity to play basketball at the next level is something senior guard Abby Wilson doesn’t take lightly, as she has found the road to her next journey...

NEELYVILLE — After claiming second in the Class 2 District 1 championship during the fall season, the Neelyville Lady Tigers softball team is laser-focused on being the best in their conference. The spring season has officially gotten underway, and the Lady Tigers have gotten a few wins under their belt, with a record of 4-1 to start the season. Head coach Daniel Sexton said their game plan for this season is to win and to carry over the Lady Tigers’ solid play from the fall...

Photos from Sikeston's 4-1 win over DeSoto at Bill Lawson Memorial Field at the Sports Complex on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

SIKESTON — Brady Swims was a two-way force for New Madrid County Central, earning the win on the mound and helping spark the offense in an 11-3 win over Sikeston at VFW Stadium on Monday, April 1. Swims tossed 6.2 strong innings, striking out 11 while allowing just two earned runs on four hits, and added a home run to propel the Eagles (1-5) to their first victory of the season, while the Bulldogs (0-7) winless...

The common theme for the Bloomfield High School softball squad this spring has been that the Wildcats will compete, and that sophomore Kendall Phillips will work on the mound.

In what became a tale of two halves, Carbondale struck first, and struck once — but in the end, that was all the visiting Terriers needed. Despite the multiple attempts, the Poplar Bluff Lady Mules couldn’t quite get the goal they were fighting for, and Carbondale was able to walk away with the 1-0 victory Monday at Mules Stadium...

ELLSINORE — The East Carter Lady Redbirds basketball program is in better hands thanks to senior Breanna Dohleman. Dohleman was tabbed the Class 2 District 2 Player of the Year as well as making the Class 2 all-state team. While those accolades address the on-court talent, it’s the intangibles the baller brought to the program that have truly resonated with her coach and counterparts...

For skipper John David Pattillo and his Poplar Bluff Mules baseball players, their week in Alabama was one of a prosperous nature. The Mules compiled a 4-0 record, but it was the manner in which those victories came that has the team feeling well about this season...

Photos from New Madrid County Central's 11-3 win over Sikeston VFW Stadium on Monday, April 1, 2024.

The current state of college recruiting and name, image, and likeness, are forever intertwined. And just because Southeast Missouri State is a mid-major and FCS Division I program, that does not mean the Redhawks can allow themselves to be left in the dust...

NEELYVILLE — With the odds stacked against them, the Neelyville Lady Tigers basketball squad achieved more than expected. After moving into another district this season, the Lady Tigers would have their hands full with competing against tougher competition. But under the reigns of head coach Becky Hale, the Lady Tigers did the unexpected by winning the Class 2 District 2 championship and a spot in the state tournament...

SEDALIA, Mo. — The Three Rivers College baseball team shook off a loss in the opener of a four-game series with the State Fair Roadrunners to win the final three games and take the series. The Raiders lost last Friday’s opener 9-8, but won the nightcap 12-7. TRC then swept both games Saturday by scores of 12-4 and 10-7, respectively, to complete the series triumph...

ELLINGTON — After finishing in third place with a 4-0 record at the Gulf Coast Classic, the Poplar Bluff Mules picked up right where they left off by connecting with multiple hits. The Mules hit the road on Monday and won big over the Ellington Whippets 11-1. The Mules got on the board first with a double by Kolby Greenwall at the top of the first. Poplar Bluff added another run in the second, where Greenwall connected once again with a single to take a 2-0 lead...

The Poplar Bluff Mules track and field team reigned supreme at the Jackson Bob Sink Track Invitational. The Mules placed first, while the girls finished fifth. Next up for the Mules is the Waynesville Invitational on April 19.

Southeast Missouri track & field honored 22 graduating athletes during day three of the Joey Haines Invite on Saturday, March 30, in Cape Girardeau.

Following a successful weekend at home last weekend against Tennessee State, the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks hit the road to do battle with the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles. Ultimately, it was the Screaming Eagles taking the three-game set after the two clubs split the doubleheader on Friday...

A two-home run day by Ty Stauss led the way to a 13-3 win in the rubber match of the three-game series between the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks and the SIUE Cougars. With a sour taste in their mouth after blowing an eight-run lead the night before, the Redhawks bats came out with a purpose...

CASPER, Wyo. — For the second time in the last four seasons, Northwest Florida State ended the Three Rivers College women's basketball team's season at the NJCAA Division I national tournament. The Lady Raiders fell into an early hole and never could recover as they fell 69-55 to third-seeded NWF in the quarterfinal round of the national tournament...

SIKESTON – The awards for the 2023-24 season have been unveiled in the last couple of weeks and to no surprise the Sikeston Bulldogs have been well-represented on the postseason lists. The Bulldogs had two players selected for the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Class 5 all-state team in senior Dontrez Williams and junior P.J. Farmer...

A pair of SEMO Conference foes clashed on Thursday evening at Cape Central High School. Ultimately, the Cape Central Tigers prevailed with a 3-0 win over the Poplar Bluff Mules, getting them back on the winning side of the rivalry after a loss a season ago...

After spending months in hibernation and the past month thawing out in jealousy watching our favorite baseball teams play preseason games under the sun in Arizona and Florida, baseball is finally back. Opening Day on Thursday, March 28, felt like an unofficial holiday, as it always does. When you win the first game, it feels like an omen for a successful future. The same goes for the opposite direction after a loss...

Two things needed to happen over the offseason for the St. Louis Battlehawks to come back with improved or sustained playoff prospects. They needed AJ McCarron to remain at quarterback and improve the defense.

The St. Louis Blues put out the Calgary Flames 5-3 on Thursday, March 28, in St. Louis. It was a game in which the player of the night neither looked for the net nor stood in front of it.

SIKESTON — Before the college offers, there was a boy just learning to love the game. Now, years later, that passion and drive have earned Beau-Hunter Warren a roster spot with the Central Methodist University baseball team. The defining shift in his perspective began when he was about nine years old and joined the SEMO War Eagles, a travel team synonymous with success, with many of its former players moving on to college rosters...

Oran (4-2) soared to a 22-0 victory at Delta (1-6) on Thursday, March 28, ending the game early in five innings after inflicting the mercy rule. Parker Bryant's stellar pitching was a highlight, as he threw four hitless innings with 10 strikeouts to earn the win...

CASPER, Wyo. — The Three Rivers College women's basketball team used a strong second half to turn a four-point halftime lead into a 68-50 win over the sixth-seeded Shelton State Buccaneers in the second round of the NJCAA Division I national tournament Thursday night at the Ford Wyoming Center...

Down four runs and down to its final strike in the first game of Thursday’s doubleheader against the North Central Missouri College Pirates, the Three Rivers College softball team came alive just in time. The Lady Raiders rallied for four runs in the top of the seventh inning of Thursday’s opener to tie NCMC, then won 6-5 after scoring a run in the top of the ninth...

NAYLOR — The Naylor Eagles defeated the visiting Clearwater Tigers 7-4 on Thursday on the strength of a six-inning, 12-strikeout performance from starting pitcher Chase Dillinger. Dillinger gave up three runs on four hits with only one walk against the dozen strikeouts...

DONIPHAN — The energy within the Ozark Foothills Conference was in full effect on Thursday as the Doniphan Donettes went head-to-head against the Twin Rivers Lady Royals. The Donettes kept a steady pace for most of the game and collected enough runs to ease past the Lady Royals to claim a 5-0 victory. The Donettes improved to 3-0 on the season, while the Lady Royals fell to 5-1...

SIKESTON — For the second time in a week, Kennedi Sims’ hat trick propelled Sikeston to a commanding victory over Kelly, this time in a 6-1 conquest at Bill Lawson Memorial Field at the Sports Complex on Wednesday, March 27. Sims' scoring prowess is fueling the Lady Bulldogs’ (3-3) resurgence after the team won only four games last year. With 14 goals through just six games, they've already surpassed last season's scoring output...

SIKESTON — “The Professional.” That’s what Portageville coaches call Aaron Dunlap, and there’s a reason why. “He takes some of the most professional, disciplined at-bats I’ve ever had a kid take,” said Portageville baseball coach Tyler Trover. “I’ve had some good leadoff hitters but this kid is the best. He always gives a top-notch focus in practice. He is all-in to win. Kind of a quiet leader for us. But quite frankly, just an amazing kid in so many different ways.”...

SIKESTON — Jackson claimed the team title with a score of 298, Dexter showcased its strength with a second-place finish at 308 and Notre Dame (350) and Sikeston (356) rounded out the field during a quad meet at Fox Haven Country Club on Wednesday, March 27...

Spring practice continues for the Southeast Missouri State football team at Houck Field. The Redhawks had their first inter-squad scrimmage this past Saturday and are halfway past Week 2 of practices. The theme of the spring has been integrating the newcomers and sort out the competition for who will be in position to replace receiver Ryan Flournoy and running back Geno Hess by training camp...

Photos from Sikeston, Jackson, Dexter and Notre Dame at Fox Haven Country Club on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

Photos from Sikeston's 6-1 win over Kelly at Bill Lawson Memorial Field at the Sports Complex on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

The Greenville Bears traveled to Chaffee on Tuesday, March 26, and dealt the Red Devils their first loss of the season. The game was originally going to be played at Capaha Field but got moved to Chaffee instead, with Greenville serving as the home team...

CASPER, Wyo. — The second quarter has been good to the Three Rivers College women's basketball team much of this season. So it should be no surprise that held true once again for the Lady Raiders in their NJCAA Division I national tournament opener Wednesday...

The Three Rivers College softball team's two games Wednesday with the North Central Missouri College Pirates were a study in contrasts. NCMC and the Lady Raiders combined for 30 hits in the opener as the Pirates won 12-10, but TRC allowed just four hits and one earned run in the nightcap to win 5-3 at J.D. Rains Field...

GULF SHORES — The Poplar Bluff Mules baseball team has stayed busy this week at the Gulf Shores Classic baseball tournament in Gulf Shores, Alabama, at Baldwin County High School. The Mules kicked off the tournament with a 9-4 win over the Mortimer Jordan Blue Devils on Monday and looked to add more notches onto the win column. Due to weather conditions on Tuesday, the Mules had to cancel their matchup, so they were locked and loaded for the competition the following day...