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Kennett and Holcomb athletes represent bootheel at Semoball awards (7/16/24)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. - The Semoball Awards were presented with glamor, nerves and excitement. The best student athletes in all of Southeast Missouri showed up hoping to do what they do best, win. Three student athletes from Kennett and Holcomb athletes were honored and recognized as the best players in their sport and the best athletes in the SEMO region for 2024...
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Kaetlyn Danley of Holcomb earns All-Region softball honors (7/11/24)HOLCOMB, Mo. - Kaetlyn Danley, a graduated senior from Holcomb High School, was selected for the 2024 NFCA High School Spring All-Region team. The NFCA, National Fastpitch Coaches Association, recognized 191 athletes from 108 schools as All-Region. The award honors softball athletes from eight regions in the United States. ...
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Hard work is paying dividends with Caruthersville athletics (7/11/24)High school athletes returned to the fields, diamonds, gyms, and weight rooms this week following a mandated week break by the MSHSAA last week, and no school is seeking to continue its positive mojo more so than those athletes and coaches at Caruthersville High School.
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Parson on rise for Lady Royals (7/10/24)Alexis Parson had a tremendous season for the Twin Rivers Lady Royals this past season leaving her return this season filled with anticipation and expectations. Parson, a pitcher, recorded 175 strikeouts last season. From the plate, she hit .457 with 32 hits and 29 RBIs...
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Holcomb softball seniors left massive legacy for 2025 group to pursue (7/2/24)The Holcomb High School softball program has won at least 20 games in each of the past five springs, so it is statistically likely – particularly with veteran Hornet coach Matt Casper guiding the group – that Holcomb will reach that level of success again. However, an obstacle to overcome is the fact that the Hornets graduated a legendary senior class of five players who have achieved an incredible amount of success over the past four years.
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'Coach G' finds a home with, takes the reins of Caruthersville athletics (7/1/24)Dom Guglielmo has traversed this country throughout his life being a “military kid and a football coach.” Two-plus years ago, he moved to Caruthersville to serve as a physical education teacher and varsity football coach, and he has seemingly found a home.
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Bernie SB 2024 seniors leave lasting impression with work, results (6/24/24)The Bernie High School softball program is going to have quite the task in 2025 in topping its 2024 achievements.
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Simmons is a key piece to South Pem's SB potential in 2025 (6/14/24)There is no shortage of positive reasons why the South Pemiscot High School softball team won’t be difficult to deal with next spring, and the return of junior-to-be Phoenix Simmons is as critical of those reasons as any. “Phoenix knows softball,” third-year Bulldog coach Lance Crawford said this season of Simmons. “She has played a lot growing up.”
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Semoball Awards spring sports finalists announced (6/6/24)Semoball Awards finalists for the spring sports categories were announced Thursday morning on a selection show broadcasted live on SEMO ESPN Radio and streamed on the Semoball.com Facebook page. Baseball Levi McKinnie, Chaffee Gabe Dirnberger, Oran Cooper Rhodes, Jackson...
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Bloomfield SB gained invaluable experience to build upon in 2025 (6/4/24)With only 11 players on her 2024 spring roster, veteran Bloomfield High School softball coach Charlotte Phillips couldn’t afford to graduate much as the program looks ahead to 2025. The Wildcats will lose their middle infield in shortstop Mollianne Dodd and second baseman Scarlett Goodin, but Phillips does return everyone else from a team that played for the MSHSAA Class 1 District 3 championship.
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Bulldogs lose just one key senior from 2024 squad, but Edwards was a good one (6/3/24)When the 2024 spring softball season came to an end for South Pemiscot last month in the championship game of the MSHSAA Class 1 District 1 tournament, there was only one Bulldog senior on the field, as eventual Class 1 third-place finisher Holcomb stunned the Bulldogs with a rallying 10-9 win.
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Caruthersville Athletics creates initial Hall of Fame class to honor in fall (5/31/24)The lore of athleticism flowing through the halls of Caruthersville High School over time has been a storied one.
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Kennett SB senior class lacks numbers, but not impact (5/24/24)SPRINGFIELD – There were only two seniors on the 2024 Kennett High School softball squad, but though the class lacked in numbers, Kaydee Taylor and Hadley Wilson did not lack in the impact made with the Indians.
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C2SB State Final: Diamond rallies late to top Kennett in 8 innings (5/22/24)SPRINGFIELD – Two outs. That is all the Kennett High School softball team needed to get against Diamond High School on Tuesday at the Killian Softball Complex in Springfield, and those outs would have secured the Indians’ place in MSHSAA lore as the 2024 Class 2 State Champions.
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C1SB 3rd-Place Game: Holcomb explodes late on Bernie in rout (5/21/24)SPRINGFIELD – Bernie High School softball coach Brad Botsch had just one point of emphasis for his team as it prepared for its final outing of the 2024 spring season on Monday.
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C2SB Notebook: Kennett offensive depth led by junior in Semifinal W (5/21/24)SPRINGFIELD – It’s difficult to know where to focus if you are an opposing softball coach trying to contain the Kennett High School offense. The Indians (25-8) have power (they have crushed 26 home runs this spring and have 87 doubles), but also speed (Kennett has stolen 66 bases).
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Bernie SB senior brings the 'grit' (and A LOT more) necessary for success (5/20/24)The Bernie High School softball program isn’t deep in seniors, but the players that fill the lineup card for veteran Mule coach Brad Botsch have played a great deal of softball since they began their high school careers. In the case of fourth-year player Abby Powell, she checks every box that Botsch could ask for in terms of ability and experience.
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C2SB State Semifinal: Kennett gets offensive in rout of Lone Jack (5/20/24)SPRINGFIELD – The Kennett High School softball squad has been offensive with its play all spring. The Indians have averaged nearly 12 runs per game, which is the most by any Kennett team in nine years, and that was evident on Monday, as Kennett obliterated Lone Jack 11-4 in the semifinal of the MSHSAA Class 2 State Semifinal at the Killian Softball Complex in Springfield.
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C1SB Semifinal: Ash Grove takes advantage of Bernie miscues in rout (5/20/24)SPRINGFIELD – As good as the Bernie High School softball team played in its MSHSAA Class 1 Quarterfinal 3 road win at Plato last week, that wasn’t the case in its state semifinal loss to Ash Grove on Monday at the Killian Sports Complex in Springfield.
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C1SB Semifinal: Big inning by Concordia does in 'battling' Holcomb squad (5/20/24)SPRINGFIELD – For the vast majority of its MSHSAA Class 1 Softball State Semifinal game with Concordia on Monday, the Holcomb High School squad did what it needed to do to advance to Tuesday’s state championship tilt.
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No team or coach is better prepped for C1 SB State Finals than Holcomb, Casper (5/19/24)It remains to be seen how the Holcomb High School softball team does in its quest for an MSHSAA Class 1 state championship over the next two days. However, there isn’t a program or coach better prepared to tackle the daunting task than the Hornets and their leader, sixth-year coach Matt Casper.
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Pitching powers confident Bernie SB into historic place (5/17/24)For a team that had never advanced to the MSHSAA Softball State Finals, the Bernie High School softball squad felt at peace with its situation as it ventured 3 ½ hours to face “a really good” Plato team, according to veteran Mule coach Brad Botsch, in the MSHSAA Class 1 Quarterfinal 3 on Wednesday. “We have worked our tails off,” Bernie senior Abby Powell said. “We have been adding up and adding up to this point.”
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Holcomb softball rallies, knocks off Advance in high-scoring Class 1 quarterfinal (5/16/24)When Advance pushed the game’s first three runs across with just one away in the first inning, Holcomb gave the ball to a freshman, and it never looked back. Led by an early surge and some big insurance late, the Holcomb Hornets, led by a tough-as-nails performance from Khloe Furlow in the circle, punched their ticket to the Class 1 final four in an 11-7 win over Advance...
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C1Q3: Bernie SB continues Mule tradition - in all sports - of being successful (5/15/24)The Bernie High School softball squad will vie for an MSHSAA Class 1 Quarterfinal 3 victory today at 5:30 p.m. when the Mules (21-9-1) visit Plato (20-6), and the fact that Bernie has advanced after winning the recent MSHSAA Class 1 District 3 championship shouldn’t surprise anyone.
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C1Q1: Softball super stars, super teams set to collide (5/14/24)The anticipation of Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark’s professional debut on Tuesday had basketball fans, regardless of gender, having heart palpitations with excitement across the nation.
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C1D3SB: Bernie rolling through opposition en route to first title in 5 years (5/10/24)BERNIE – As the 2024 MSHSAA softball postseason continues, it will remain to be seen as to whether there is a better softball squad in Missouri than Bernie High School, however, currently, there can not be many that are more productive offensively.
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Lawless, Bogenpohl share Scott Mississippi Conference POTY honors (5/9/24)The All-Scott Mississippi Conference softball team was recently released, featuring talented players from across the region. Scott City's MacKenzie Lawless and Oak Ridge's Kinsley Bogenpohl were named co-Players of the Year, while East Prairie's Jade Marcum and Scott City's Morghan Petersen shared the co-Coach of the Year honors...
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Carlton dazzles, Advance softball reclaims district gold in steady fight (5/8/24)With a district championship trophy and a spot in the state quarterfinals on the line, Addison Carlton and her Advance Hornets didn’t disappoint. Opening the game with three runs in the first and some late insurance, the top-seeded Hornets dismantled the Oran Eagles en route to a 6-1 win and some long-awaited hardware...
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C2D1: East Prairie rallies for upset over Portageville (5/7/24)MALDEN, Mo. — In a dramatic upset, East Prairie rallied for a heart-stopping 7-6 victory over Portageville in the semifinals of the MSHSAA Class 2, District 1 Tournament on Monday, May 7. “We have been telling them all year that they have this in them,” said East Prairie Jade Marcum. “Their bats caught fire. They have that capability. They’re just kind of a younger team and maybe haven’t been trusting themselves, but today they left it all out there.”...
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Missourian Diamond Roundup, May 6: Advance softball rolls to district title game (5/7/24)With most seasons wrapping up, including local softball action entering the later stages of district play, Monday's action had some big implications for local teams. For Advance softball, Monday was a big day as the Hornets proved they belonged with a thrashing of Bismarck to get back to the district title game...
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C1D2: Oran advances to district final with win over Oak Ridge (5/7/24)ADVANCE, Mo. — Oran continued its postseason run with a 5-1 victory over Oak Ridge in the MSHSAA Class 1, District 2 Tournament semifinals on Monday, May 6 at Westfield Park. The Lady Eagles (13-6) struck early, with Kendall Burger's RBI double in the bottom of the first inning giving them a 1-0 lead. They extended their advantage to 3-0 in the second inning, as Molly Spane's double brought home Sophie Bryeans and Bralynn Morgan...
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C1D1SB: Holcomb rallies for dramatic 10-9 W over South Pemiscot (5/7/24)HOLCOMB – In a game that featured an abundance of dramatic moments, in the end, it was a very talented and experienced Holcomb High School softball squad that was able to survive a fierce battle put forth by an upstart South Pemiscot program on Monday in the championship game of the MSHSAA Class 1 District 1 Tournament at Holcomb.
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Dexter SB junior helps 'Cats manage District split to end season (5/6/24)The Dexter High School softball season came to a close with mixed results on Saturday in the MSHSAA Class 2 District 1 Tournament at Malden, as the Bearcats beat Charleston 9-3 in the opening round before falling to Kennett 15-0. For Dexter junior Isabella Pittman, she finished the season with some solid production, which was expected following a nice season.
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C1D2: Bogenpohl throws perfect game in district opener, adds name to record books (5/4/24)ADVANCE, Mo. — Oak Ridge pitcher Kinsley Bogenpohl delivered a historic performance in the opening round of the MSHSAA Class 1, District 2 Tournament on Thursday, May 2 at Westfield Park. Bogenpohl mowed down the Bravettes’ (9-12) batters with precision. Strikeout after strikeout, her dominance grew, and with each out, she etched her name into Missouri high school softball history...
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C1D2: Oran advances with 15-0 shutout of Delta (5/3/24)ADVANCE, Mo. — Oran's postseason journey got off to a blazing start with a 15-0 win over Delta in the quarterfinals of the MSHSAA Class 1, District 2 Tournament at Westfield Park on Friday, May 3. The Lady Eagles (12-6) made quick work of the Ladycats (3-15), ending the game via mercy rule in just three innings with a potent offensive display...
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Hamlin pushing fundamentals as Hornets enter postseason (5/3/24)One might think that you would be hard-pressed to find much room for improvement in the scorching-hot Advance/Bell City softball squad this spring, however, veteran Hornet coach James Hamlin is still seeing areas he wants his players to improve upon as they enter postseason play today.
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'Competitive mentality' drives Dexter SB junior through growth (5/2/24)The 2023 postseason was a brief affair for the Dexter High School softball team, as it fell 10-0 to MSHSAA Class 2 District 1 runner-up Portageville in the opening game. However, the Bearcats (4-13) are hoping for a better outcome in Friday’s opening game against Charleston (1-15) at 4:30 p.m. at Malden.
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Postseason gets underway for growing Bloomfield SB squad (5/2/24)The “second season” begins today for the Bloomfield High School softball squad. The Wildcats will visit Winona and battle the host Wildcats (2-12) at 2 p.m. to open the MSHSAA Class 1 District 3 Tournament.
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Scott City routs Oran to pick up 20th win (5/1/24)Eyeing win number 20 and the Scott-Mississippi Conference championship, the Scott City Rams battled the Oran Eagles on Wednesday afternoon. Early offense led the way as the Rams downed the Eagles 9-1, picking up win number 20. “I’m really proud of how we came out today,” Rams coach Morgahn Petersen said. “This was a pretty big game coming into this week and this is what we wanted to get going into districts.”...
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Dexter SB pitcher closing career with (yet) another achievement (5/1/24)There has not been an abundance of positive results that have come from this spring’s Dexter High School softball season, as it has labored to a 4-13 mark. However, one bright spot has been the pitching of Bearcat senior Amelia Jenkins. “We knew that the Jenkins girl was going to be super tough,” New Madrid County Central coach Matt Hartman said earlier this season after watching Jenkins strike out 11 Eagle hitters in a game at East Park in Dexter.
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Roper, Advance/Bell City SB close out regular season in strong fashion (5/1/24)There can’t possibly be a more potent or intimidating softball squad entering the MSHSAA postseason than Advance/Bell City.
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Missourian Diamond Roundup, Apr. 29: Scott City softball routs Valle Catholic (4/30/24)It's April, and the showers have arrived in full force. Even with projected downpours, however, some teams still dared the storm for Monday action. For Scott City softball, it turned into a huge win at home against the Valle Catholic Warriors to keep the iron hot...
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South Pemiscot SB building toward historic spring (4/30/24)The Holcomb High School softball squad has 22 of its 24 games this spring, so the Hornets are a daunting challenge for the other six programs in the upcoming MSHSAA Class 1 District 1 Tournament. That includes South Pemiscot, however, following a recent 4-3 loss to Holcomb, the Bulldogs do have some confidence that an upset of the top seed is possible.
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Bernie SB tops NMCC in battle of teams having special springs (4/29/24)In its latest outing, the New Madrid County Central High School softball squad didn’t get the outcome it was hoping for, as Bernie put four runs across the plate in its final at-bat to earn a 9-7 win on Friday at New Madrid County Central. However, that one game – or how this week unfolds for the Eagles – can’t diminish how well this spring has gone for second-year coach Matt Hartman’s girls.
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Carlton leading surging Advance/Bell City SB as postseason nears (4/29/24)The Advance/Bell City softball squad hasn’t advanced out of the MSHSAA Class 1 District 2 Tournament since 2021, but it very well may have the all-around balance to do so this season.
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Missourian Diamond Roundup, Apr. 27: Jackson downs Kennett in conference semis (4/28/24)In a replay of last week's tight finish in Kennett, Jackson jumped on its Indians counterpart in the SEMO Conference semifinals to headline a fun Saturday in Southeast Missouri. Jackson scored five runs in the first two innings to advance to its third consecutive SEMO Conference final, to be played against Dexter...
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Missourian Diamond Roundup, Apr. 26: Chaffee storms past Cooter away (4/27/24)On an uncharacteristically slow Friday afternoon, the majority of the action was between SEMO Conference schools on opening day of the tournament. But for Chaffee, the Red Devils did some cooking on the road to knock off one of the better programs in Southeast Missouri...
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A Senior Night walk-off... and a comeback to remember for SCC softball (4/26/24)SIKESTON — The rain-soaked field shimmered under the fading daylight as Scott County Central’s Maddy Carlisle fought back tears following a Senior Night 17-7 win over Campbell. An injury had benched her this season, but not today. The score, the stats, they all seemed distant — Today, it was about lacing up her cleats one last time for the man who taught her to play, the man who cheered her on since her first swing: her father and coach, Tim Carlisle...
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Lady Indians stun opponents (4/26/24)HOLCOMB, Mo. - A steady rain fell here Thursday afternoon, and with it came the Kennett Lady Indians softball team (19-6) who poured run after run on the Lady Hornets (21-2) and defeated the squad 22-6 in four innings. Kennett's W on the Lady Hornets home turf came on the heels of a successful Tuesday, which found the Lady Indians taking out both Portageville's Lady Bulldogs (15-8) 8-7 and Malden's Lady Green Wave (10-16) 16-1 to win the Bootheel Conference Tournament Championship at Malden...
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Missourian Diamond Roundup, Apr. 25: Meadow Heights shuts out Bloomfield (4/26/24)It was a rainy Thursday in Southeast Missouri, and many of the day's games got postponed or canceled. But for Meadow Heights, searching for a response to a tough loss earlier this week, the Panthers got it against Bloomfield. BB: Meadow Heights 5, Bloomfield 0...