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Sikeston posts record-breaking victory, wins key district match (4/16/24)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...
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Gutierrez nets hat trick, lifts Cape Central over Sikeston (4/11/24)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...
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Dexter BB prevails 2-0 over Sikeston in pitching duel (4/9/24)DEXTER – The offensive story this spring for the Dexter High School varsity baseball squad has been one of feast or famine.
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Sikeston boys, Malden girls victorious at Twilight Relays (4/6/24)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...
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Sikeston downs DeSoto in windy match (4/4/24)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.”...
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NMCC ends drought with decisive win over Sikeston (4/2/24)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...
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Sikeston Bulldogs rack up postseason awards (3/29/24)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...
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Oran crushes Delta with run-rule win, Sikeston falls to 0-6 (3/29/24)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...
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Sims powers Sikeston past Kelly with another hat trick (3/28/24)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...
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Jackson wins meet at Fox Haven C.C., medalist Christian sets new school record (3/28/24)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...
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Notre Dame soccer smashes Sikeston 8-0 (3/27/24)An offensive outburst led the Notre Dame Bulldogs to a 8-0 win over the Sikeston Bulldogs on Tuesday. Early on the Sikeston goal keeper was doing everything possible to keep the Bulldogs in the match as she stymied multiple prime scoring chances. “We had a game plan, we were just trying to stick to it,” Bulldogs coach Ryan Schweain said. “Sikeston’s goal keeper made some fantastic saves and we talked at halftime about just sticking with it.”...
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Gloth’s home run highlights Scott City’s win over Sikeston (3/24/24)In what was originally scheduled to be the 2024 home opener at Scott City, the Rams battered the Bulldogs of Sikeston 9-1 on Saturday in Scott City. Jackson Gloth highlighted the offensive onslaught with a two-run home run in the second inning to take a 3-1 lead. Glory’s big hit came after Gavin Venable’s single tied the game at 1-1...
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Sikeston reverses fortune, thumps Kelly 5-1 (3/22/24)BENTON, Mo. — In a rivalry game packed with extra meaning, Sikeston delivered a statement win on Kelly at Lambert Field. The Lady Bulldogs (2-0) took complete control after halftime, overwhelming the Lady Hawks (0-2) with a relentless attack that propelled them to a 5-1 triumph on Thursday, March 21...
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Two-goal debut for Sims leads Sikeston in opener (3/19/24)SIKESTON — Sikeston might have a multi-sport star in the making with freshman Kennedi Sims. Fresh off her standout basketball season, Sims wasted no time showcasing her scoring touch on the soccer field, netting two goals to lead Sikeston to a 2-0 season-opening victory over Anna-Jonesboro on Monday, March 18 at the Sports Complex...
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Peters' dominance fuels Kelly's rout of Sikeston (3/19/24)SIKESTON — Kelly used an explosive offensive performance and strong pitching to secure a 16-1 win over Sikeston at VFW Stadium on Monday, March 18. The Hawks (1-1) racked up 13 hits, led by Kaleb Yount's 4-for-4 game with a double and four RBIs. Dalton Forck contributed a two-run homer in the seventh inning, while Nicholas Christian added three hits and scored two runs...
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Owens' hard work pays off as Charleston star earns all-state (3/19/24)SIKESTON — Charleston's Ko'Terrion Owens defied expectations, earning a spot on the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association’s (MBCA) Class 3 All-State Team. "I never would have thought it was possible," Owens said. “It means a lot to me.” His path was far from easy. ...
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Cape Central downs Sikeston, 1994 Tigers championship team honored (3/15/24)A massive fifth inning propelled the Cape Central Tigers to a season opening 9-2 win over the Sikeston Bulldogs. Prior to the contest, Cape Central honored the 1994 State Championship baseball team. “It’s amazing,” Steve Williams, coach of the 1994 team said. “Some of these guys I haven’t seen in a really long time. I’ve been gone for ten years so to be able to come back with this group we have that was so special is really an awesome thing.”...
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Gorman finds perfect fit with Central Methodist (3/14/24)SIKESTON — They say the best cornerbacks are rarely noticed – dictating the game in the shadows. Sikeston’s Trey Gorman took that principle to heart. Opponents actively avoided throwing his way – his 19 pass breakups and single interception spoke volumes, even within limited opportunities. His lockdown reputation, forged in the face of those challenges, ultimately earned him a spot on the Central Methodist University roster...
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Otto Porter Jr., NBA Champion, announces retirement (3/12/24)SIKESTON — Otto Porter Jr., the former Scott County Central standout who became an NBA champion, announced his retirement. “For the past 11 years, I had the chance to live my lifelong dream of playing in the NBA. That dream was capped by winning an NBA Championship! Unfortunately, my body is not allowing me to play at the level that I expect of myself, and I have therefore decided to retire," stated Porter...
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Sikeston's Tripp Coleman wins state wrestling title (3/12/24)Tripp Coleman of the Sikeston Wrestling Club brought home a championship title from the Missouri USA Wrestling State Folkstyle Championships. Coleman won the 8-year-old-and-under, 100-pound weight class at Wilson Logistic Arena on the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield, Missouri...
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Sikeston falls in quarterfinals to Vianney (3/9/24)KIRKWOOD, Mo. – The Sikeston Bulldogs knew what they had to do to defeat Vianney in the Class 5 quarterfinals. Executing that game-plan, however, was problematic. The Golden Griffins seemed to have answers for everything the Bulldogs threw at them as they defeated Sikeston 71-54 on Saturday afternoon at St. John Vianney Catholic High School...
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Quincy lands Sikeston powerhouse Keodrick Sherrod (3/8/24)SIKESTON — Game film doesn't lie. Watch Keodrick Sherrod run, and a few things become clear: this kid hits the hole with force, runs with a low center of gravity, and sheds tacklers. His hard-charging style makes defenders flinch and linebackers brace for impact...
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Big second half lifts Sikeston over Bluff in district semifinal, 82-61 (3/2/24)BONNE TERRE, Mo. – All season long it seemed that Sikeston and Cape Central were on a collision course to meet in the Class 5, District 1 championship game. Saturday’s semifinal games may have been a bit more competitive than most thought it would be, but the matchup became official after top-seeded Sikeston used a big second half to pull away from fourth-seeded Poplar Bluff 82-61; and then second-seeded Cape Central held off a furious rally from third-seeded Farmington to win 52-47.. ...
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Sikeston rolls in district opener, defeats North County 90-35 (2/29/24)BONNE TERRE, Mo. – After an outstanding regular season, the Sikeston Bulldogs lost their first and only game one week ago to a talented Father Tolton Catholic squad in Columbia. There were questions on how the Bulldogs would respond after having their undefeated season snapped in the regular season finale, but Sikeston took care of business on Thursday in the Class 5, District 1 opener, dispatching of tournament host and eighth-seeded North County, 90-35...
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C5D1 GBK: Defense sparks Sikeston’s win over Windsor (2/29/24)HILLSBORO, Mo. — Wham! Bam! Pow! Sikeston landed blow after blow on Windsor, its pressure defense and explosive offense proving too much in a 75-59 opening-round victory in the MSHSAA Class 5 District 1 Tournament at Hillsboro High School on Wednesday, Feb. 28...
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Mules rally for win over PHC to wrap up regular season (2/23/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules boys basketball team overcame an early 10-point deficit to take the lead in the fourth quarter and beat the Park Hills Central Rebels 79-74 Thursday night at the Poplar Bluff High School gym. With the win, the Mules end the regular season 15-11...
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Slow start dooms Sikeston as Jackson storms to victory (2/22/24)SIKESTON — Jackson stormed past Sikeston 50-29 at the Field House on Wednesday, Feb. 21, ending the Lady Bulldogs' (11-12) five-game winning streak. The Lady Indians (14-8) came out firing, with Lilly Watkins scoring all 10 of her points in the first quarter to help build a 21-7 lead...
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600 Wins and Counting: Holifield reflects on milestones and memories (2/21/24)SIKESTON, Mo. – It’s more than just red and black for Gregg Holifield. It’s the roar of the Field House, the faces in the stands, the generations of fans who bleed Sikeston pride. With 600 wins, his legacy isn’t just personal – it’s woven into the fabric of this town. Today, he opens up his playbook and invites us to walk down memory lane, reliving the moments that shaped him, his players and the very heart of Sikeston basketball...
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Sikeston sets new scoring record with 123-54 win over Doniphan (2/21/24)SIKESTON — It was a night for the record books as Sikeston lit up the scoreboard, completely outmatching Doniphan 123-54 in the Field House finale on Tuesday, Feb. 20. The Class 5, No. 1 Bulldogs’ (25-0) 74 percent shooting performance was a sight to behold, fueled by 13 made 3-pointers and seven players finishing with double-digit scoring figures against the Dons (5-16)...
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Sikeston Bulldogs punch tickets to the state meet (2/20/24)FARMINGTON, Mo. — Sikeston had three wrestlers qualify for the state meet. The Bulldogs’ George Rodgers, Jax Lancaster, and Conner Michael battled through a tough MSHSAA Class 3, District 1 Tournament, securing their chance to shine in Columbia...
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Local district tournament wrestling roundup (2/18/24)Four sites, four district tournaments, and a whole lot of wrestlers literally fighting for their place at state on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 16-17. Here's the lowdown on how all eight area programs fared in their quest to Columbia, Mo. Next year, it will be nine, with the addition of Kelly...
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Sikeston wins fifth straight with 58-48 victory at Malden (2/17/24)MALDEN, Mo. — Sikeston extended its win streak to five games with a 58-48 comeback win at Malden on Thursday, Feb. 15. The Lady Bulldogs (11-12) were powered by a dominant performance from junior Landri Hammontree. “We are so proud of the girls,” said Sikeston coach Vaughn Shephard. “We are playing so well right now and we are locked in. It is getting close to districts and these girls just want to win.”...
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Top-ranked Sikeston dunks Caruthersville, 94-49 (2/16/24)SIKESTON – Right off the opening tip the Sikeston Bulldogs showed the Caruthersville Tigers that there would be no hangover from Tuesday night’s thrilling victory over New Madrid County Central. The Bulldogs opened the game with a Dontrez Williams slam dunk just three seconds into the contest, and that was followed by a Trace Sadler jam on the ensuing trip...
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Battle of No. 1s: Sikeston defeats NMCC in epic showdown (2/15/24)SIKESTON — Sometimes a game demands a hero, and sometimes it demands two. PJ Farmer, the ultimate X-factor on the court, and Dontrez Williams, a warrior on the boards and a lethal scorer in his own right, became the driving force behind Sikeston’s 90-76 victory over New Madrid County Central at the Field House on Tuesday, Feb. 13...
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Sikeston overcomes slow start to down Cape Central (2/15/24)A dominant offensive performance from Landri Hammontree led the way as the Sikeston Bulldogs downed the Cape Central Tigers 56-43 on Wednesday night. Sikeston coach Vaughn Shephard said the district implications on this game was a motivating factor for his club...
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Sikeston’s Douglass and Wilkins qualify for state (2/15/24)UNION, MO. — Sikeston had two athletes qualify for the state meet following a strong performance at the MSHSAA Class 1, District 1 Meet held at Union High School. Ellie Douglass, a seasoned veteran, clinched her third consecutive state meet appearance with a dominant second-place finish in the 100-pound weight class. Douglass showcased her prowess with back-to-back pins, defeating Genevieve’s Camille Melahn (9-23) in 2:36 and Brentwood’s Ashlyn Wildgrube (18-8) in just 1:16...
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Sikeston routs Cape Central in anticipated matchup (2/10/24)Friday night’s contest between the Sikeston Bulldogs and Cape Central Tigers had been circled on the calendar for the majority of the season by basketball fans in the region. The energy could be felt all evening long at Cape Central High School as the Bulldogs prevailed with a 70-47 win over the Tigers...
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Defense leads Sikeston to third straight win (2/9/24)SIKESTON — After weathering a mid-season storm, Sikeston has found its sea legs, sailing to its third straight victory with a dominant 62-27 win over Miller Academy at the Field House on Thursday, Feb. 8. “We played with a lot of energy tonight," said Sikeston coach Vaughn Shephard. "We came out pressuring the ball right away, forced some turnovers, and that helped us build an early lead. Getting ahead early allowed us to settle in and play our game with confidence. That was key."...
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Hammontree shoots lights out in Sikeston 67-54 win over Kelly (2/8/24)IKESTON — Landri Hammontree put on a clinic, burying seven 3-pointers and scoring a game-high 34 points, as Sikeston won 67-54 over Kelly at the Field House on Tuesday, Feb. 6. It was the second straight victory for the Lady Bulldogs (8-12), marking a potential turnaround as they inch closer to a winning record...
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Sikeston defense forces 33 turnovers in 99-30 rout of Kennett (2/6/24)SIKESTON, Mo. – After two postponements, the Sikeston Bulldogs and Kennett Indians finally were able to get their game in on Monday night at the Field House. Sikeston’s pressure defense was too much for the Indians as the Bulldogs cruised to a 99-30 SEMO Conference victory...
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Bad news for Bulldog foes, Holifield is still seeking improvement from his team (2/4/24)On average, the Sikeston High School varsity boy’s basketball squad has won each of its 19 games this season by an astounding 33 points, so one might think that there isn’t much for the Class 5 No. 1-ranked Bulldogs to improve upon. However, veteran coach Gregg Holifield doesn’t see it that way.
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Mules Overwhelmed by Top-Ranked Sikeston (2/3/24)SIKESTON — A double-double from a Sikeston standout holds off the Mules as they continue their rough patch. Playing three straight games against elite teams can be challenging, but the Poplar Bluff High School Mules have stepped up each time. The Mules hit the road on Friday for their third straight SEMO Conference game as they faced the No.1 team in Class 5, the Sikeston Bulldogs. ...
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Down a man doesn't matter to Sikeston hoops in latest rout (2/1/24)DEXTER - Not having 6-foot-11 junior post Trace Sadler leaves a massive gap, literally and figuratively, in the lineup for the Class 4 No. 1-ranked Sikeston High School varsity boy’s basketball squad. However, the Bulldogs are deep enough, and talented enough to even overcome losing a NCAA Division I prospect of that size.
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Sikeston's Wilkins Captures Gold at Lindbergh Flyers Invitational (1/30/24)ST. LOUIS — Kimarhri Wilkins' rise on the mat continued at the Lindbergh Flyers Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 27. The Sikeston wrestler, boasting a stellar 35-5 record, dominated the 140-pound class w Wilkins started strong, pinning Holt's Lauryn Holmes (12-18) in just one minute and 26 seconds and Lafayette’s Raquel Saddler (7-14) in a swift 1:45...
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Kennett girls basketball beats Sikeston in first outing at new gym (1/30/24)The Kennett Lady Indians won handily the inaugural game played in the school district's recently-opened FEMA building safe room and gymnasium Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. To mark the occasion on the shiny new court, Kennett took down Sikeston 79-49. Kennett's top shot of the night and the first player to officially score on the court, freshman Alyce Edwards, put her signature on the game ball to be displayed to commemorate the occasion. ...
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Sikeston crushes Union; will meet Borgia in tourney championship (1/27/24)UNION, Mo. – The Union Invitational Tournament championship final that fans have been looking forward to will become reality tomorrow night. Top-seeded Sikeston knocked off tournament host and fourth-seeded Union 75-38 while second-seeded St. Francis Borgia defeated third-seeded Rockwood Summit 53-34 on Friday night in the 62nd annual event at Union High School...
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Bloomfield outmuscles Sikeston in second half comeback (1/25/24)SIKESTON — Battling the winter blues after a nearly two-week layup, Sikeston stumbled to a surprising 43-38 loss to Bloomfield with Richland at the Field House on Tuesday, Jan. 23. The Lady Bulldogs (6-10) couldn’t find their range and the timing appeared off, while the Lady Wildcats (8-7) leveraged their size and physicality inside, controlling the paint and converting second-chance opportunities...
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A New Chapter Begins: Treston Pulley steps in as Malden's head football coach (1/24/24)MALDEN, Mo. — Hope surged through Malden today as Treston Pulley was introduced as the Green Wave’s new head football coach. Pulley, a coach with his eyes squarely on resurrecting the program’s storied past, didn’t peddle empty promises, he spoke of hard work, the setbacks and the long journey ahead...
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Pirates rally in 4Q to beat Bulldogs 60-51 (1/24/24)A 21-point fourth quarter proved to be the difference in Perryville’s 60-51 win over Sikeston on Wednesday, Jan. 24, in Perryville, Mo. The Pirates rebounded from last week’s loss against Bismarck to improve their record to 10-5 leading up to the Mayor’s Cup rivalry matchup against St. Vincent on Saturday at the Perry Park Center...
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Home turf triumph: Douglass and Wilkins deliver gold for Sikeston in SEMO Tournament (1/22/24)SIKESTON — Undeterred by the pressure of defending titles, Sikeston's Ellie Douglass and Kimarhri Wilkins once again reigned supreme at the SEMO Conference Tournament this past weekend at the Field House. “It felt great winning my second title,” Douglass said. “Winning again was the goal, but the hardest part is always getting past the pre-match nerves, fears and wrestling like I know I can.”...