High School Sports

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo – Before Saturday it had been 55 years since Portageville faced the Perryville Pirates on the gridiron. A hot start allowed the Class 1 Bulldogs to withstand a turnover-filled final three quarters to down their Class 3 opponents 28-14 for their first home win of the season...

Sam Elders scored two touchdowns, including the go-ahead score in the third quarter, as the Scott City football team edged Kelly 20-13 on Friday at Scott City High School. The two teams combined for 26 points in the second quarter and seven in the other three quarters...

The Notre Dame cross country teams picked up the championships in each gender division in the Farmington Invitational at Engler Park on Saturday. Freshman Esperanza Zalite was the first runner to cross the finish line on the girls' side with a time of 20 minutes, 9.59 seconds to lead the Lady Bulldogs to victory. Teammates Paige Beussink and Kathryn Taylor landed in the Top 10 at fourth and eighth, respectively, as Notre Dame edged host Farmington by three points to capture the girls' title...

CAPE GIRARDEAU — The MSHSAA Class 3 District 1 Tournament championship had it all. A home run, an inside-the-park home run, a robbed home run, and first-year head coach Dustin Wengert bringing fourth-seeded Perryville its first district softball championship since 2001...

The schedule is set for the SEMO Conference volleyball tournament. The 10-team event takes place Oct. 16 and Oct. 18 at Cape SportsPlex. Pool play is Oct. 16 and bracket play is Oct. 18. Cape Central, Notre Dame, Sikeston, Poplar Bluff, and Jackson will compete in the SEMO North Pool. Scott City, Oran, NMCC, Kennett, and Charleston will compete in the SEMO South Pool...

The Oak Ridge volleyball team won all three of its matches in straight sets to win the round-robin Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament on Friday at Zalma High School. Maggie Howe led the way with 18 kills in the tournament and Paige Glueck had 15 kills for the BlueJays (20-7-2). Brittany Showmaker had eight kills in the three matches and Taylor Seyer finished with 44 assists...

KENNETT, Mo. - The Kennett Indians varsity girls tennis team met its match for the first time this season Saturday afternoon. John Burroughs won all three doubles matches and the first two singles matches completed as it beat Kennett 5-0 in a Class 1 quarterfinal...

KENNETT, Mo. - The Kennett Indians beat the St. Pius X Lancers 5-0 in a battle of previously unbeaten teams in a Class 1 sectional Saturday morning. “We saw St. Pius in individual sectionals and knew they were going to be competitive today,” Kennett coach Janet Hilburn said. “But we got out there and played pretty well this morning."...

Another quick start, another big lead and another comfortable victory, and now the Jackson football team is just one win away from a historic achievement. The Indians jumped out to a 49-point halftime lead and cruised to a 56-0 win over visiting Hillsboro in their final regular-season home game on a rainy night at The Pit. With the victory, Jackson improves to 8-0 and is just one win away from its first undefeated regular season since 2007...

By Brent Shipman sports@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON, Mo – Friday was a historic night for the Charleston Bluejays in more ways than one. By the end of a dominate 49-20 win over district rival East Prairie the Bluejays had not only wrapped up their 10th SEMO Conference East championship, but senior running back Q’Naries Anderson was the all-time career rushing leader in school history...

By Derek James sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON — At this point in the season, teams that are in the middle of the pack of their district standings are trying to do everything it takes to secure home-field advantage for the first round of the playoffs...

By Alex Wallner sports@standard-democrat.com DEXTER, Mo. — Friday was nothing short of a defensive battle on both sides of the football, as Dexter snapped its seven-game losing streak to Park Hills Central, at Charles Bland Stadium. The Bearcats won 13-7, as the defense allowed just 130 yards of total offense — 51 yards passing. Brock Simmons led the way on defense, finishing with six tackles...

HAYTI, Mo. — For one half, Caruthersville had rival Hayti on the ropes. But the state’s top-ranked team in Class 1 dominated the second half and put away the visiting Tigers to claim the Battle of the Bootheel 32-6 Friday night. With the game tied 6-6 at halftime, Hayti forced a fumble on Caruthersville’s opening possession of the second half and on their second play of the ensuing drive, quarterback Chrivontae Moore scampered 14 yards for the go-ahead score and Hayti held a 12-6 lead...

Meet the sole area girls golfer competing at state.

KENNETT, Mo. - For the first time in nearly a decade, Delta Bowl bragging rights are returning to Kennett. The Kennett Indians football team put together a winning formula in a head-to-head battle with the Malden Green Wave for the first time since 2009 Friday night at Metz Cherry Stadium...

CRYSTAL CITY, Mo. - Five Kennett tennis players are state bound after collecting wins in Class 1 individual sectional play Tuesday at Crystal City. Kennett’s Sydni McAtee and Darcy Campbell beat Potosi’s Lacey Portell and Emily Missey 6-0, 6-1. Kennett’s Anelle Harris and Taylor Hufford beat Fredericktown’s Taylor Starkey and Victoria Peppers 7-5, 6-4...

Makayla Brown smacked a two-run home run in the seventh inning to steal the lead late as the fourth-seeded Perryville softball team dealt a crushing 6-5 upset victory to top-seeded host Notre Dame in the semifinals of the Class 3 District 1 Tournament on Thursday...

SENATH, Mo. - Campbell fell behind a few points in both sets but refused to be denied its first Bootheel Conference Tournament championship in school history in varsity volleyball Thursday night. The No. 2 seeded Campbell Camels overcame a three-point deficit in the opening set and rallied from seven down in the second set as it outlasted the No. 1 seeded Malden Green Wave 25-19, 26-24 in varsity title game at Senath-Hornersville High School...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- On the same field where the Kelly softball team suffered a season-opening defeat, the Hawks celebrated Thursday. That loss in the opener, and tough start to the season, is behind them. What's ahead: a return trip to the state tournament...

With each passing week, and accompanying victory, it becomes more of a possibility: an undefeated regular season. It would be the first for Jackson football since 2007, when the Indians finished 11-1 and one game shy of the Class 5 state final. Right now, the 7-0 Indians are just focusing on the next challenge. ...

CHAFFEE, Mo. — After the ball hit Alyssa Tidwell’s glove for the final out, the emotional Kelly softball team embraced the senior on the mound, as the Hawks had just won the Class 2, District 2 championship. Behind Tidwell’s three-hit shutout, the Hawks defeated West County 4-0, at Friscoe Park, in Chaffee, Missouri, on Thursday; Kelly advancing to the state tournament for the second consecutive season as a result...

JACKSON, Mo. - The Kennett high school cross country team had two runners medal at the Saxony Lutheran Meet at Jackson City Park Oct. 4. Kennett’s Kobe Patterson (18:35) placed third and Kennett’s Alex Yates (19:51) took 22nd. Kennett’s Ronaldo Guerrero (21:10) finished 42nd, Kennett’s Larry Payne (21:16) placed 43rd, Kennett’s Carson Blansett (22:17) came in 52nd, and Kennett’s Brett Bradley (22:26) took 53rd...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — It was a night to forget for the Sikeston softball team on Wednesday, as they fell to Perryville in the quarterfinals of the Class 3, District 1 tournament to end its season. Allowing five runs in the bottom of the fifth inning — three off of a home run from Anna Besand — the Bulldogs dug themselves into a deep hole that they could not overcome...

Series History: Unavailable Last Meeting: Malden won 58-24 Last Week: Kennett beat Dexter 44-0; Charleston beat Malden 58-38 Notes: Malden has won the last eight meetings against Kennett by double digits. Kennett last beat Malden in 2009...

Poplar Bluff's Brylee Misner blasted two home runs and had three RBIs as the Mules ended Cape Girardeau Central's softball season Wednesday in the Class 4 District 1 Tournament with a 13-3 victory in the quarterfinals at Jackson City Park. The Mules used four three-run innings in enacting the 10-run rule in the sixth inning...

NMCC at Sikeston Records: NMCC 4-3; Sikeston 3-4 Series History: Sikeston leads 25-10 Last Meeting: 2017, Sikeston won 49-6 Last Week: NMCC lost to Potosi 24-18; Sikeston lost to Farmington 24-6 Notes: Sikeston has dominated this series for the last decade, winning the last nine games. ...

KENNETT, Mo. - The Malden Green Wave and Campbell Camels are set to collide in the championship of the Bootheel Conference varsity volleyball tournament for a second straight season after collecting semifinal victories Wednesday night. No. 1 seeded Malden outlasted No. 4 seeded Portageville 25-17, 20-25, 25-12 in the first varsity semifinal Wednesday...

Notre Dame's Claire Bruenderman advanced to the Class 1 girls tennis state tournament with her victory in the singles competition at the Class 1 individuals sectional Tuesday in Festus, Missouri. Bruenderman, who was a finalist in District 1 singles, defeated District 2 winner Susana Wilson of St. Pius X (Festus) 7-6 (2), 6-4 to move on to the state tournament on October 19-20 at the Cooper Tennis Complex in Springfield, Missouri...

KENNETT, Mo. - The Kennett Indians varsity volleyball program sent its seniors out in style on Senior Night Monday night. Kennett outlasted the visiting Sikeston Bulldogs 25-21, 25-14 in the varsity contest. “I think the girls were really hyped up because it was Senior Night,” Kennett volleyball coach Taylor Miller said. “They went out there and did their jobs and won the game. They played much better than their previous game against Cape Central.”...

CARTERVILLE, Ill. — Two goals from senior Jeffrey Thornbrough made the difference for the Sikeston soccer team on Tuesday night. Sikeston defeated Carterville, Illinois, on the road, 2-1 to move to 10-12 on the season. It was also the Bulldogs last regular season game of the year and will take the pitch next on October 30, at the district tournament, at the Sikeston Recreation Complex...

SIKESTON — Sikeston, and Kelly softball were at two different ends of the spectrum, when it came to wins and losses, during the regular season. For the Bulldogs, it was not the season that they were hoping for going into the campaign, as they finished with a 6-11 record...

Kyla Beel recorded a double-double with 16 kills and 10 digs as the Leopold volleyball team rolled to a 25-19, 25-19 victory over host Oak Ridge on Monday to reclaim the regular-season championship of the Mississippi Valley Conference. Freshman Paige Davis contributed five kills, three digs and 21 assists for the Wildcats while Patience VanderMierden pitched in six digs, five assists, four kills, two aces and two blocks. ...

The schedules have been released for the Tri-County Conference and Bootheel Conference high school volleyball tournaments. The Bootheel Conference varsity and junior varsity tournaments take place Oct. 9-11 at Senath-Hornersville High School. The Tri-County varsity and junior varsity tournaments take place Oct. 9-12 at Holcomb High School...

BENTON, Mo. — With five runs crossing the plate to open up the game, the Kelly softball team looked to be well on its way to a win on Senior Day, at Kelly High School. One thing that Jackson didn’t let get to them though was panic. “One of the things, I don’t know if it’s a good thing, but we’ve been good at it this year, is we’ve gotten down early a lot and have been able to don’t panic a lot,” Jackson head coach Josh Roach said. ...

BENTON, Mo. -- What started off as a hot streak quickly came to a halt for the Kelly softball team as Jackson claimed a comeback win. The Indians scored seven runs in the final three innings, including three in the fifth to take the lead for good, and beat host Kelly 11-8 on Monday in a SEMO Conference matchup and the regular-season finale for both teams...

The Kelly football team made history Friday night. The Hawks cruised past Metro-East Lutheran (Ill.) 50-0 on Homecoming to reach five wins for the first time in the history of the five-year varsity program. Kelly has two more regular-season games left, plus the postseason, to improve upon that mark...

The Tri-County Conference baseball awards have been released. Cooter’s Jacob Watkins has been selected Tri-County Conference Baseball Player of the Year. Watkins batted .548 with 24 RBIs, 29 runs scored and one home run. Cooter coach David Mathis has been selected Tri-County Conference Baseball Coach of the Year. Cooter finished its fall campaign 17-1, went undefeated against Tri-County Conference opponents and repeated as champions of the Tri-County Conference Tournament under Mathis...

Nicholas Hux posted a first-place time of 5 minutes, 14.46 seconds in the 500 freestyle as the Notre Dame boys swimming team finished 18 points of Monett to win the championship of the 25th Annual Roger Eastman (Fort Zumwalt North) Invitational on Saturday at the Rec-Plex in St. Peters, Missouri...

FARMINGTON, Mo. – Following a disappointing loss to rival Charleston last week, the Sikeston Bulldogs were looking for a big road win at Farmington that would have huge ramifications in the district seeding. But for the second straight week, the Bulldogs struggled offensively as Farmington cruised to a 24-6 homecoming win...

It was deja vu for the Jackson football team Friday night. The Indians recovered an opening onside kick and promptly scored. That sequence mirrored the beginning of the previous week's rout of Farmington. This time, there was an added twist. Jackson did it twice...

CHARLESTON, Mo – After last week’s emotional win over longtime rival Sikeston, Charleston Bluejay head coach Brett Blackman worried about a letdown coming into Friday’s district matchup against Malden. Malden hung with Charleston early — as the Bluejays’ fears were realized — coming just one play away from at least tying the game heading into halftime...

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — A fractured hand in Week 6 did not stop Portageville quarterback Connor Barham on Friday night against East Prairie. After a five-interception game the week prior, Barham threw five touchdown passes and 315 yards en route to a 52-28 route of the Eagles...

DEXTER, Mo. - The Kennett Indians varsity football team experienced little difficulty finishing conference play undefeated Friday night at Charles Bland Stadium in Dexter. Kennett scored touchdowns on its first three offensive possessions to build a 22-0 lead by the end of the first quarter and never looked back as it shut out Dexter 44-0...

The Saxony Lutheran softball team scored one run in the final inning to eke out an 8-7 victory over host Herculaneum on Friday. Zoie Roth went the distance in the circle to obtain the win for Saxony (4-11). Six of the seven runs allowed were earned and she recorded two strikeouts and six walks...

POTOSI, Mo. — The New Madrid County Central Eagles lost their third-straight game Friday night, falling to the Potosi Trojans 24-18. Potosi jumped on top early, grabbing a 10-0 first quarter lead before NMCC grabbed a 12-10 lead in the second quarter...

KENNETT, Mo. - All six Kennett varsity starters earned medals at the Class 1, District 1 individual girls tennis district Friday afternoon at Kennett. Kennett’s Sydni McAtee and Darcy Campbell placed first in doubles. Kennett’s Anelle Harris and Taylor Hufford took second in doubles. McAtee-Campbell beat Harris-Hufford 6-1, 6-3 in the doubles championship...

Jayna Cutsinger belted a home run and a double as the Jackson softball team won a 14-6 slugfest over visiting Sikeston on Thursday to clinch the SEMO Conference championship in Jackson. Cutsinger also had four RBIs and four runs scored for the Indians (13-8, 5-0 conference), who totaled 13 hits. Hailey Farmer also hit a home run, and Ashlyn Prince and Sierra Burch both had two hits apiece...

SIKESTON — Two days after losing a tough, three-set match to Portageville, the Sikeston volleyball team returned to the court, at the Sikeston Field House, for senior night on Thursday against Malden. The Bulldogs lost both sets, as the Green Wave exposed Sikeston’s weakness, at the setter position...

What a difference a year makes. Last year around this time the Jackson football team sought to end Poplar Bluff's perfect start to the season. The Indians were unsuccessful, falling 29-28 and losing possession of the SEMO Conference North crown. This season, the conference title is back in the Indians' hands and they are the ones with the undefeated record heading into the conference and district rivalry game at 7 p.m. today at The Pit...