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Ashton Flinn has always considered himself a wandering soul. Jackson's stout left tackle isn't wandering too far from home for college, though. But far enough (105 miles) for a different experience. Flinn committed to Murray State just before the start of his senior season and will sign a letter of intent next month on NCAA national signing day...

O'FALLON, Ill. — The Jackson Indians may have faced their toughest test of the season against the O'Fallon Panthers. The Indians were held to just seven points through three quarters before exploding for 24 points in the fourth en route to a 31-10 victory that capped Jackson's fourth straight undefeated regular season...

Volleyball comes as second nature for Notre Dame senior Rylee McClintock and her family, especially when it comes to having success at different levels of play. Her mother, April, played the game in high school and had success at the college level. Her father, Shaun, played on a club team at Southeast Missouri State that used to scrimmage against the SEMO women's team. Her older sister, Maddie, holds the Notre Dame record for career assists...

CAPE GIRARDEAU – As Heartland Conference Cross Country meet director Travis Calkins announced the final team standings for the event on Tuesday at Cape County North Park, he continually heaped praise on the Oak Ridge program. “Oak Ridge is one of the premier cross country programs in Missouri,” Calkins said.

SCOTT CITY, Mo. — He would rather not choose between his primary duties, but when Scott City receiver and safety Logan Speakman was recently asked to distinguish his favorite, he picked the former. Reluctantly. “It’s kind of tough, really,” Speakman said. “But I do enjoy playing receiver more.”...

POPLAR BLUFF — Jaxin Patterson, Austin Romaine and the Hillsboro offensive line pushed around and ran over the Poplar Bluff football team Friday night at Mules Stadium. The backfield duo combined for 423 rushing yards while quarterback Griffin Ray ran for three scores and threw for another as the state-ranked Hawks handed Poplar Bluff a 45-19 loss on Senior Night...

CAPE GIRARDEAU – Woodland High School sophomore runner Reed Layton has been thinking about the Heartland Conference Cross Country Meet for a year. A year ago, Oak Ridge High School freshman Brock Hobeck beat Layton, which had stuck in Layton's mind ever since.

ST. CHARLES, Mo. — Tyray Jackson scored three rushing touchdowns and Cape Central held on to beat Francis Howell North 33-29 on Friday night. Charles Smith’s late interception helped preserve the win for the Tigers (2-6), who had their highest scoring output of the season...

Tennis is mostly thought of as an individual sport. However, veteran Kennett High School coach Janet Hilburn has been guiding the Indians long enough to have learned that every player contributes to the success of a program and each athlete is vitally important.

MARTIN, Tenn. — It still had a heartbeat, but it was faint. When Southeast Missouri State defensive tackle Bryson Donnell recovered a fumble by Tennessee-Martin quarterback Keon Edwards with 2:12 left in the fourth quarter on Saturday, the Redhawks were in a position to push the country's 13th-ranked team to overtime...

As Oliver Marmol transitioned into a coaching career with the St. Louis Cardinals, it became clear he had the potential to become a big league manager one day. That day has arrived — a little earlier than expected. The 35-year-old Marmol was promoted from bench coach to the majors' youngest manager on Monday, taking over the Cardinals almost two weeks after Mike Shildt was fired in a surprise move by one of baseball's most stable franchises...

There are several lessons that can be learned from Jackson’s 28-8 win over Cardinal Ritter on Thursday. Throwing the ball in the rain is difficult, the Indians can rely on their running game when the passing game isn’t working and their defense is strong...

Both of Zach Smith’s senior seasons were derailed. Southeast Missouri State’s sure-handed receiver has had the strange experience of being granted a pandemic-related mulligan for his final year of eligibility followed by another frustrating setback...

Tennis is mostly thought of as an individual sport. However, veteran Kennett High School coach Janet Hilburn has been guiding the Indians long enough to have learned that every player contributes to the success of a program and each athlete is vitally important.

MARTIN, Tenn. — It still had a heartbeat, but it was faint. When Southeast Missouri State defensive tackle Bryson Donnell recovered a fumble by Tennessee-Martin quarterback Keon Edwards with 2:12 left in the fourth quarter on Saturday, the Redhawks were in a position to push the country's 13th-ranked team to overtime...

For Rick Heuring, men’s fastpitch softball is more than just a game. It’s his passion. “I think it’s the greatest game on Earth,” Heuring said. “I grew up with it, I’ve played it and I’ve done everything there is to do with it.” Heuring — who founded the Kelso Klassic softball tournament in 1985 — has seen the sport he holds so dearly dwindle in popularity...

After starting the district playoffs without their head coach, the Poplar Bluff softball team stuck around long enough for Joel McDuffey to return to the dugout. Then, they earned another home game by winning the MSHSAA Class 5 District 1 title. “I think we just found our groove and I think we’re just going to keep rolling,” said senior Ella Zgaynor after Monday’s 6-5 win over Notre Dame...