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May drawn to Sikeston by the challenge, community, and past (7/26/24)SIKESTON — At one time, Sikeston was a dynasty, rattling off 51 straight victories and boasting five undefeated seasons. But the Bulldogs of today are a far cry from those legendary teams. Now, a new dawn breaks, as Jim May, a coach with a proven track record who has seen the highs and lows of high school football, answers the call to reestablish the once-proud program. ...
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Zack Gieg: SEMO O-line will 'be the reason why we win games' (7/25/24)The first official practice of Southeast Missouri State football training camp feels like the first day of school. For a lot of seniors, it felt like the first day of the finale, one that senior linebacker Bryce Norman considered, "a little surreal." It's a sentiment seconded by offensive center Zack Gieg...
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Catfish are rolling of late following inconsistent summer (7/25/24)This summer has been a rollercoaster for the Cape Catfish, which is a tad unusual for its fan base to follow after watching the franchise methodically achieve success year after year after year since its inception.
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Williams has been a "hit" with the Catfish this summer (7/25/24)As the Cape Catfish summer has turned decidedly in the right direction over the past few weeks, there have been several factors that the Catfish coaching staff can point to as to why that has occurred.
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First practice of SEMO training camp (7/25/24)
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Redhawks QB returns to camp bigger, stronger, faster (7/24/24)With the first practice of training camp underway on Wednesday, July 24, at Houck Field, college football is rising in Cape Girardeau like the blistering sun. While nobody truly looks forward to training camp, the first day is always one to look forward to...
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MSHSAA shakes up state baseball playoffs: Series play coming to Class 5 and 6 (7/23/24)The Missouri high school baseball landscape is set for a significant shake-up in 2025, as the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) has announced a major format change for its Class 5 and 6 state playoffs. Beginning next season, the quarterfinal round will transition from a single-elimination game to a best-of-three series...
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Mastering the Course: Luke outshines previous golf season (7/22/24)After missing last year's state golf championship by one stroke, Poplar Bluff High School golfer Caiden Luke was determined not to let the opportunity pass him by again. As a member of the Mules golf team, Luke helped them capture the 2024 MSHSAA Class 4 Boys Golf state title, snapping Poplar Bluff’s 28-year gap of being called champions. The last time the Mules won a state title was in 1996, and the last time they placed was in 2012 when they finished fourth...
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Former Jackson athlete finds his groove at the plate (eventually) for Tropics (7/22/24)The summer baseball season reached a frustrating point for the Southeast Tropics recently when they dropped a pair of games (3-2 and 7-4) to their rivals, the Aycorp Media Charleston Fighting Squirrels, in the Senior Babe Ruth Baseball State Tournament.
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Don't look now, the Catfish are in hot pursuit of a playoff berth (7/22/24)At the beginning of this month, the Cape Catfish signed several new players and gave a couple of existing regulars a few days off during the July 4th holiday. First-year manager Phil Butler felt when he had his full complement of players returning, his squad had a chance to compete among the best teams in the Prospect League.
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Summer Hoops at Delta HS (7/21/24)DELTA - Several high school varsity boy's basketball teams gathered recently for a scrimmage tournament at Delta High School.
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Senior State Babe Ruth Tournament (7/21/24)CHARLESTON - The Aycorp Media Charleston Fighting Squirrels got past the Southeast Tropics 7-4 in the recent championship game of the Senior Babe Ruth Baseball State Tournament at Hillhouse Park in Charleston.
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Oran's Rylan Mills commits to SEMO after stellar championship season (7/19/24)SIKESTON — Fresh off leading Oran to a state championship and earning MBCA Class 1 Player of the Year honors, Rylan Mills, a standout rising senior, has committed to continuing his academic and baseball career at Southeast Missouri State University...
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Semoball Scholar-Athlete Asher Britt takes talents to Quincy (7/19/24)SIKESTON, Mo. – The path to college basketball is rarely a straight line, but for Asher Britt, every challenge has been met with the same quiet intensity: a refusal to fail. From a season-ending injury to balancing a demanding academic workload, the newly minted Semoball Scholar-Athlete has consistently found ways to overcome obstacles and excel both on and off the court. ...
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Paxton DeLaurent headlines 7 Redhawks to watch (7/19/24)Much to the surprise of head coach Tom Matukewicz, the Southeast Missouri State football team was picked to finish third in the Big South-OVC preseason poll earlier in the week. “I was shocked. I would’ve voted myself 10th,” Matukewicz said. “I can’t watch the film, it looks so bad. Fundamentally, stupid penalties, it made my eyes bleed.”...
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Barks wins Boys Golf Athlete of the Year at Semoball Awards (7/19/24)Poplar Bluff boys golfer Landon Barks has played just one year of high school golf, but what a year it was! During his recently-completed freshman season, Barks: “It feels great just to be able to know that we did that,” Barks said. “I had one year with my brother (Lawson) and we took advantage of that — and we were able to get state title and go to the nationals together as a team with him.”...
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Henne, Rosario continue strong summer in leading 'Fish to DH split (7/19/24)The up-and-down Cape Catfish season was epitomized on Thursday in a doubleheader with its rival Thrillville at Capaha Field. The series has been dubbed the “Battle for the Border,” with the Catfish holding the trophy from last summer.
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McBride signs with Mineral Area College track and field (7/19/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules track and field team will be sending off another athlete to compete on the collegiate level. Graduate Kolyn McBride will get the chance to compete against the best after signing his national letter of intent on Friday with the men's track and field team at Mineral Area College at Poplar Bluff High School...
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Catfish vs. Thrillbillies doubleheader (7/19/24)
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Squirrels store another trophy, beat Tropics for second straight state title (7/18/24)CHARLESTON, Mo. – The Charleston Fighting Squirrels are back on top in the Show-Me State, claiming their second straight Babe Ruth State Championship with a 7-4 victory over the reigning World Series Champions, the Southeast Tropics. The Squirrels’ win at Hillhouse Park on Tuesday sets the stage for a potential rematch with the Tropics at the 2024 World Series in Cape Girardeau, where Charleston hopes to avenge last year’s underwhelming performance...
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Southard, West depart Notre Dame tennis as Semoball Awards co-winners (7/18/24)For Charlie West, it’s a three-peat. For Thomas Southard, it’s the perfect way to end a long, productive career at Notre Dame Regional High School. The top doubles pairing in Southeast Missouri got their seasons put out for all to see on July 12 as the pairing of Southard-West was tabbed as the top boys tennis performance at the 2024 Semoball Awards...
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Bryce ‘Mr. SEMO’ Norman tabbed Big South-OVC DPOY (7/18/24)Big things are expected out of Southeast Missouri State senior linebacker Bryce Norman. Not just locally, but conference wide. Norman was announced on Wednesday, July 17, as the 2024 Big South-OVC Association Defensive Player of the Year. While he seemed appreciative of the preseason honor during his virtual media day press conference on Wednesday, Norman emphasized his focus on helping the team win this year, which will be his last as a collegiate player...
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Graham wins Track and Field Athlete of the Year at Semoball Awards (7/18/24)Darius Graham had a high school career to remember at Poplar Bluff High School in track and field, football and basketball. And winning the Semoball Award for Male Track and Field Athlete of the Year — the area equivalent of college football's Heisman Trophy — just adds to that legacy...
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Hoffman takes second Volleyball award at Semoball Awards (7/18/24)Saying recent Advance High School graduate Lexi Hoffman had a memorable career on the volleyball court might be just a bit of an understatement. “I really didn't expect to get it two years in a row,” Hoffman said after winning the award. “It's crazy. There was a lot of good competition this year.”...
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Babe Ruth 19U Missouri State Championship Tournament (7/18/24)Photos from the Charleston Squirrels' 7-4 win over the Southeast Tropics in the championship game of the Babe Ruth 19U Missouri State Tournament on Tuesday, July 16 at Hillhouse Park, and from the Squirrels' 18-0 win over the Southern Missouri Revelers in the opening round of the tournament on Thursday, July 11, 2024.
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Notre Dame’s Sides grabs Boys Soccer Award at 2024 Semoball Awards (7/17/24)One of the greatest goal-scoring talents in Southeast Missouri, the spectacular Bryce Sides capped off his prep career in style with a Boys Soccer Player of the Year win in last week’s 2024 Semoball Awards. Part of a Notre Dame squad that has far and wide established a reputation of being one of the top teams in Southeast Missouri, Sides became the de facto leader in goals for a tough Bulldog squad...
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ONE STEP AT A TIME: Mules football looks to improve during summer workouts (7/17/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules football team hits the field for the summer, led by their recently appointed head coach, Jeff Mannon, who intends to take everything one step at a time. Since the first day of summer training, the Mules have been going full steam ahead. They’re hoping this is the beginning of something extraordinary with the new staff and the return of a few key players...
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Redbirds optimistic ahead of next season (7/17/24)ELLSINORE — The East Carter Redbirds finished the baseball season with a 13-9 record and their fourth consecutive Black River League championship. After falling in the second round of the Class 2 District 2 tournament, head coach Ethan Boyer reflected on the past season and looked ahead to next year...
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Lauren Eftink goes out with a bang with Semoball Award (7/16/24)For the second year in a row, Notre Dame cross-country and track and field athlete Lauren Eftink took home the Semoball Girls Cross Country Athlete of the Year award, adding to three total including her Semoball Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year award in 2023...
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Father-son Layton duo headline Woodland’s splashing Semoball Awards performance (7/16/24)Part of the Woodland Cardinals’ efforts to claim the Semoball Cup this year, the Marble Hill program made a big statement in this year’s Semoball Awards. This push came largely behind the efforts of Reed Layton, who took home the crown as the Boys Cross Country Athlete of the Year for his pair of state titles this fall...
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Sikeston camp builds future hoops stars (7/16/24)SIKESTON — The future of Sikeston basketball was on full display at the YMCA Tuesday, as dozens of young Bulldogs dribbled, passed, and shot their way through a high-energy camp designed to develop their skills and love for the game. Led by Sikeston varsity coaches and players, the four-day camp, which concludes Thursday, is broken into two sessions – first through fourth grade in the morning, and fifth through eighth grade in the afternoon...
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'Old Squirrel magic' has returned heading back into State title game (7/16/24)CHARLESTON – It’s been a laborious summer for veteran Aycorp Media Charleston Fighting Squirrels manager Michael Minner.
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Tropics' Payne is perfect in W to set up title tilt with rival Squirrels (7/16/24)CHARLESTON – With an opportunity to defend his team’s 2023 Senior Babe Ruth World Series championship next month hanging in the balance, veteran Southeast Tropics manager Dustin Schwartz left nothing to chance on Monday.
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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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Sikeston Youth Basketball Camp (7/16/24)Photos from the Sikeston Youth Basketball Camp at the YMCA on Tuesday, July 16, 2024
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SE Tropics vs Cardinal Legacy Perfectos (7/16/24)CHARLESTON - The Southeast Tropics got past the Cardinal Legacy Perfectos on Monday 19-0 in the 2024 Senior Babe Ruth State Tournament at Hillhouse Park in Charleston.
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Squirrels rally late, knock off Tropics in State Tourney (7/15/24)CHARLESTON – For much of this summer baseball season, veteran Aycorp Media Charleston Fighting Squirrels manager Michael Minner hasn’t been thrilled with how his team has performed, beginning with a 10-0 season-opening loss to their rivals, the Southeast Tropics at Hillhouse Park in Charleston.
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Poplar Bluff swimmer finishes 2nd in final meet (7/15/24)For the Cape Aquatic Center, it was the beginning of a new era in swimming. For one Poplar Bluff graduate, it was the end of his career., In his final swim meet before going off to college at Murray State, Carson Todd finished second place among the 15-18 age division at the SMSC Championships on Saturday, July 13, at the newly renovated Cape Aquatic Center in Cape Girardeau...
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New Cape catcher has adjusted to Midwest, pitching very easily (7/15/24)When Moises Rosario ventured to Lake Land College in Mattoon, Illinois two years ago, the native of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic had to make a shocking climate adjustment.
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Catfish finding their offense during recent surge (7/15/24)The Cape Catfish season – of late – has been difficult to follow. The team recently endured a six-game losing streak in which its pitching staff gave up 60 runs, but Cape has bounced back by winning three of its last four games.
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Catfish vs. Rockabillys (7/15/24)
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Tropics get 'wake-up call' in dramatic State W (7/14/24)Earlier in this summer baseball season, veteran Southeast Tropics manager Dustin Schwartz could find a sense of admiration for his team’s ability to always find a way to success, even if it were in the final pitches of a game. “Our guys don’t quit,” Schwartz said at the time. “We can kind of wait a little late sometimes to get going. “They are never out of a game.”
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Brian Jordan shares life lessons at Semoball Awards (7/13/24)Brian Jordan, a two-sport athlete who played in the NFL and MLB, shared lessons he’s learned throughout his life at the 11th Annual Semoball Awards, presented by Mercy, on Friday night at La Croix Church in Cape Girardeau. Jordan shared three goals he has lived his life by from when he was a kid to even now as an adult...
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Jadis Jones, Handley McAtee win Athlete of the Year at 2024 Semoball Awards (7/13/24)The 11th Annual Semoball Awards, presented by Mercy, was the night when the last high school athletic year ended and the upcoming year began. Many finalists and winners had already said goodbye to their high school past and moved on to the next phase of their life journey. For them, Friday night at La Croix Church in Cape Girardeau was a reunion with friends and rivals alike...
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Southeast Tropics 'send message' in State Tourney opener (7/13/24)CHARLESTON – The Southeast Tropics took their initial official steps towards defending their 2023 Senior Babe Ruth World Series Championship on Thursday, as they exploded on the SEMO Legends 15-0 in three innings in their opening game of the State Tournament at Hillhouse Park.
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Southeast Tropics in State Tournament (7/13/24)CHARLESTON - The Southeast Tropics topped the SEMO Legends 15-0 in the 2024 Senior Babe Ruth Tournament on Thursday at Hillhouse Park.
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SEMO football represented at Semoball Awards (7/12/24)In a unique turn of events, a handful of incoming freshmen from the Southeast Missouri State football team made an appearance at the 2024 Semoball Awards. Jamarion Smith won the Offensive Football Player of the Year after a record senior year at Portageville. ...
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Squirrels dominate Revelers in state tournament opener (7/12/24)CHARLESTON, Mo. — The Charleston Fighting Squirrels bats erupted like a Fourth of July firework show in the opening round of the Babe Ruth State Tournament, hammering the Southern Missouri Revelers into submission with a 15-0 victory on Thursday, July 11 at Hillhouse Park...
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THE FUTURE IS NOW: New recruits play 'the Raider way' (7/12/24)Robert Kirby was a key piece of the Three Rivers College men's basketball team's first national championship squad in 1979. So it should come as no surprise he has fought to load his inaugural roster as the Raiders' head coach with guys who will play “the Raider way.”...
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2024 Semoball Awards (7/12/24)
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Kelly clinches 7-on-7 title; Sikeston shows promising strides (7/11/24)SIKESTON — Two weeks removed from the Dexter 7-on-7, Sikeston showcased noticeable improvements on both sides of the ball at Thursday's home 7-on-7 tournament, leaving first-year coach Jim May encouraged by the team's progress, albeit acknowledging the challenges that still lie ahead...
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Null named new AD at Three Rivers (7/11/24)Three Rivers College has named Three Rivers softball coach Jeff Null as its new athletic director, the college announced Thursday. Null is entering his ninth year at Three Rivers College with a career record of 279-108. He led the Lady Raiders to the NJCAA World Series 2018 and 2021 and earned Region XVI Coach of the Year honors during both seasons. ...
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Semoball Awards speaker's message one of tough choices and a dream (7/11/24)“If you believe, you can achieve anything in life.” “And it all starts with a dream.” That is the theme of the speech former St. Louis Cardinals slugger Brian Jordan is set to deliver as the keynote speaker at the 2024 Semoball Awards on July 12 at LaCroix Church...
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Kettering makes nice return, but Catfish pitching labors to another L (7/11/24)There hasn’t been much to cheer for throughout the recent five-game losing streak by the Cape Catfish, but if you’re looking for something to hang your hopes on, the return of Brooks Kettering to the squad after a week off is something.
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Sikeston 7-on-7 (7/11/24)Photos from Sikeston's 7-on-7 Tournament at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium on Thursday, July 11, 2024.
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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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Following the Flock: David joins Blue Jay teammates at MBU (7/9/24)CHARLESTON, M0. — Charleston may boast a trophy case overflowing with basketball gold, but a gridiron pipeline is quietly flowing to the Missouri Baptist University. This summer, Charles David becomes the latest Blue Jay standout to make the jump to college football, joining former teammates Lane Morrow and Rommie Turner on the St. Louis campus...
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QUALITY SLATE: Raiders unveil 2024-25 basketball schedule (7/9/24)The Three Rivers College men’s basketball team and new head coach Robert Kirby will face some solid early tests when the Raiders tip off the season in November. “We just hope to put a schedule together that’s competitive where we can compete,” Kirby said. “...
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Newest Catfish IF bursts onto the scene and adds to deep talent pool (7/9/24)Owen Henne has been with the Cape Catfish for just a brief period, but the Pennsylvania native has wasted no time in making a positive impact with his new club this summer.
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TRC Raiders basketball camp (7/8/24)New Three Rivers College men's basketball head coach Robert Kirby and assistant coach Brandon Branch are hosting the annual TRC Raiders basketball camps this week and next at the Libla Family Sports Complex.
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Catfish arms tiring as skid reaches four games (7/7/24)Throughout the recent four-game losing skid by the Cape Catfish, there have been some overriding themes.
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Tropics have flair for dramatic in continued rallying Ws (7/4/24)BENTON - Just a note to fans of the Southeast Tropics, don’t leave their games early, because more than likely you’ll miss out on a rallying win by the highly successful team.
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Tropics' experience, arm depth shows in W over rivals (7/4/24)BENTON – Veteran Southeast Tropics manager Dustin Schwartz has known all summer season that his team had the experience and pitching depth to win a lot of games, and both were on display in a doubleheader sweep of the Aycorp Media Charleston Fighting Squirrels 4-3 and 5-4 at Kelly High School.
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Lone Star lessons shape Ty Powers' path to SEMO (7/3/24)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — In the world of college football, where million-dollar facilities and high-priced kicking coaches are the norm, Ty Powers took a different path. He turned YouTube tutorials into his playbook, sweat equity into a Division I opportunity, and a small-town Texas field into a launching pad. ...
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Tropics complete doubleheader comeback against Squirrels (7/3/24)BENTON, MO. — The Southeast Tropics rallied to win both games of a doubleheader against the Charleston Fighting Squirrels on Tuesday, July 2 at Kelly High School. Refusing to go down without a fight, the Tropics (17-4-1) overcome deficits in both games to secure a 4-3 and 5-4 victory...
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Puxico embraces the summer grind (7/3/24)PUXICO - The Puxico Indians’ basketball squad has stayed busy during the summer, and the head coach Bryant Fernetti said the focus is to grind and get better. The Indians are looking to build on last year’s historic state tournament run by taking part in a number of camps and leagues to enhance their skills and strengthen their team dynamic. ...
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Southeast Tropics vs. Fighting Squirrels (7/3/24)BENTON - The Southeast Tropics swept the Aycorp Media Charleston Fighting Squirrels in summer baseball action on Tuesday 4-3 and 5-4 at Kelly High School in Benton.
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Squirrels vs. Tropics at Kelly High School (7/3/24)Photos from the Southeast Tropics doubleheader win over the Charleston Fighting Squirrels at Kelly High School on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
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Former MLB pitcher hired to lead Cape Central baseball (7/2/24)Cape Central High School’s search for a new baseball coach ended as soon as July began. Former Major League pitcher Matt Palmer has been hired to be the Tigers' new head coach, as announced on Tuesday, July 2. Palmer, a Caruthersville native, previously served as the head coach of the American Leadership Academy in Gilbert, Arizona. ...
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Squirrels sweep Perfectos, extend winning streak to four (7/2/24)CHARLESTON, Mo. — The Charleston Squirrels have seemingly cracked the code when it comes to the Cardinal Legacy Perfectos, sweeping Monday's doubleheader to extend their winning streak to four games, a streak that highlights the team’s recent surge in performance...
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Cardinals Legacy Perfectos at Charleston Fighting Squirrels (7/2/24)Photos from the Charleston Fighting Squirrels' doubleheader win over the Cardinals Legacy Perfectos at Hillhouse Park on Monday, July 1, 2024.
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Living legend: Advance's Erin Hoffman honored with 2024 Semoball's Lifetime Achievement Award (7/1/24)ADVANCE, Mo. — Believe it or not, Advance High School volleyball coach Erin Hoffman was surprised to find out she was receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 Semoball Awards. “This wasn't even on my radar. I wasn't even expecting it,” Hoffman said. “I think when the guy called me to tell me that I'd got it, I asked him if he was sure he had the right number.”...
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Another season, another challenge for Cooter High grad (7/1/24)Hayden Nazerenus has done nothing but challenge himself over the past 12 months since graduating from a stellar athletic career at Cooter High School. He left the tiny school (enrollment 128) a year ago and immediately spent a couple of weeks testing his skills with the Cape Catfish but signed on for the entire season this summer.
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Henley, 'Fish mates get aggressive early at the plate in home W (6/30/24)The Cape Catfish have not struggled through this Prospect League season to score runs – at times. In four of their past six games, Cape has scored a combined 38 runs, with shutout losses coming in the other two outings, which leads to some maddening consistency in production.
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From Struggling to Slugging: CMU-Bound Campbell powers Oran's championship run (6/29/24)ORAN, Mo. — Central Methodist University's commitment to Brenden Campbell was a sign of faith in the Oran second baseman’s potential, but even they couldn't have predicted the meteoric rise that followed. After a slow start to his senior campaign, Campbell became an offensive force in the latter half of the year, capping off his high school career with a 10-game hitting streak that included every postseason contest. ...
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Catfish K'd by Rhythm, which is an ongoing issue (6/29/24)There is no shortage of statistical areas in which the Cape Catfish have thrived during the 2024 Prospect League season.
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Tropics' Benthal not intimidated in victory over 'The Mafia' (6/29/24)One would think that the Southeast Tropics baseball squad would be slightly fearful of playing a team called ‘The Mafia,’ but fear doesn’t sit well with Tropics’ veteran player Trey Benthal.
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Experience pays off in Tropics' opening game rally in Alabama tournament (6/28/24)Veteran Southeast Tropics manager Dustin Schwartz felt great about his summer baseball squad entering this season not only because of its talent level after winning the 2023 Babe Ruth World Series last August but because of its experience, as well.
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DREAM ISN'T OVER YET: Mules golfers tee off Monday at national tournament (6/28/24)
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On to the next level: Hite joining SE Missouri State football as walk-on (6/27/24)Getting the opportunity to play football at the college level is challenging for any young athlete — and sometimes, the journey requires a different route than others. Poplar Bluff High School graduate and football standout Logan Hite will get the chance to continue playing the game he loves as he will walk on at the linebacker position with the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks football team...
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Semoball Cup finalists announced, breaking down top 10 programs (6/26/24)The 11th annual Semoball Cup chase has been narrowed down to the final 10 teams, and it’s a field packed with talent from schools both big and small. Six of the first 10 Semoball Cups belong to teams that enter the top-10 phase of this year’s cycle, including the reigning champions in the Jackson Indians...
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COLUMN: It turns out SEMO hoops can recruit locally (6/26/24)Can you imagine a scenario where Jadis Jones, PJ Farmer, and Jay Reynolds are playing together on the same court in a college basketball game? No, it’s not a local high school All-Stars Game, it could very well be the future of the Lindenwood-Southeast Missouri State rivalry...
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Birmingham to take reins of Royals basketball (6/26/24)BROSELEY — Twin Rivers High School wasted no time filling its head basketball coaching position for the Royals. After spending six years under longtime coach Seth McBroom, who took the coaching position at Kennett, the Royals will be under direction for next season...
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Rib City Shootout (6/26/24)DEXTER - High school girl's and boy's basketball teams throughout the region gathered at the Bearcat Event Center in Dexter on Wednesday for the Rib City Shootout.
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Sikeston star PJ Farmer commits to SEMO (6/25/24)SIKESTON — In a major boost for Southeast Missouri State and the Bootheel region, Sikeston High School standout PJ Farmer has committed to play college basketball for the Redhawks. The versatile 6-foot-2 rising senior guard is one of the most coveted recruits in the state. His commitment marks a significant victory for SEMO coach Brad Korn, who has been actively pursuing Farmer throughout his high school career...
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Oran's Rylan Mills swinging way into MLB Draft conversations (6/25/24)ORAN, MO. — Sometimes, the greatest talents are found in the most unexpected places. Case in point: Rylan Mills, the home-schooled phenom who swung for the fences and knocked it out of the park in his debut season at Oran. “There were a lot of people that questioned if I was good or not,” Mills said. “This spring helped solidify myself as the player I knew I was going to be.”...
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TRC softball prospect camp (6/25/24)About 20 girls, some from as far away as Marshfield, Missouri and Cabot, Arkansas, braved triple-digit heat indices to participate in Three Rivers College softball's annual prospect camp at J.D. Rains Field.
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Catfish allow 'Kings to rally for home win (6/24/24)Earlier in this summer baseball season, the Cape Catfish struggled mightily in closing out games in which they held early leads.
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Margin for error is slim in latest Catfish L (6/24/24)The margin for error within the Prospect League is smaller than it ever has been, as the league has continued to develop into one of the premiere summer collegiate baseball leagues in the country.
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Barrow bounces back at plate in Catfish W (6/23/24)First-year Cape Catfish catcher Ben Barrow spent his freshman season competing with one of the best junior college baseball programs in the country, so when he came to Cape Girardeau and struggled offensively, it was a tad surprising to the Catfish coaching staff.
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Tropics' Warren continues 'excellent' summer season in latest rout of Squirrels (6/21/24)The Southeast Tropics manhandled the Aycorp Charleston Fighting Squirrels 11-2 on Friday at Hillhouse Park on the opening day of the Big Nuts Classic, and they did so with great pitching and strong offense, both of which Beau-Hunter Warren contributed to.
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Catfish reserve enduring offensive struggles following great JUCO spring (6/21/24)With the temperatures rising throughout the Midwest of late, there is no more important position on the baseball field to have depth than the one behind the plate.
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Van Buren junior impresses on the mound in Squirrels win (6/21/24)Brady Smith capped an impressive sophomore season by leading Van Buren to its first district championship since 2017. This summer, he makes regular 2-hour commutes to Charleston to play for the Aycorp Fighting Squirrels 19u team and, more importantly, the Babe Ruth World Series...
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COMING FULL CIRCLE: Gibson imparts lessons learned at 3R as coach in Finland (6/21/24)Matt Gibson spent just one season as a member of the Three Rivers Raiders men’s basketball team, but the impact it made on his life still resonates 20 years later. Gibson visited Three Rivers College earlier this week with WB-Pantterit Naisten Edustus, the high-school-aged girls basketball team he coaches in Finland, to participate in TRC’s summer league. While he was here, Gibson also reflected on his time as a Raider...
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Kelly, Charleston, Portageville and East Prairie turn up the heat at Dexter 7-on-7 (6/20/24)DEXTER, MO. — Kelly, Charleston, East Prairie and Portageville were among the teams putting months of offseason training to the test at the Dexter 7-on-7 and Big Man Challenge on Wednesday, June 19. The event provided valuable experience for these smaller programs, highlighting areas of strength and improvement as they prepare for the fall season...
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Former Cardinals outfielder to keynote Semoball Awards this summer (6/20/24)Former St. Louis Cardinals slugger and two-sport athlete Brian Jordan has been announced as the keynote speaker for the 2024 Semoball Awards on July 12 at LaCroix Church. The announcement was made Thursday night by Southeast Missourian Assistant Publisher Lucas Presson and Mercy Southeast President Ryan Geib...
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Sikeston shows mixed results at Dexter 7-on-7 (6/20/24)DEXTER, Mo. — Sikeston didn’t set the world on fire but it did show a glimpse of its potential at Dexter's 7-on-7 and Big Man Challenge on Wednesday, June 19, offering a raw, unfiltered look at a program in the early stages of coach Jim May's rebuild...
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Barks receives the Chad McCoy Foundation Golf Scholarship (6/20/24)Golfer Chad McCoy saw the good in everyone through his eyes, and now his parents, Jeana and Dennis McCoy, along with the foundation, are able to keep his vision alive and flowing with their annual golf scholarship. The Chad McCoy Memorial Foundation presented its fourth golf scholarship on Thursday at Ozark Ridge Golf Course to recent Poplar Bluff High School graduate Lawson Barks. ...
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Johnson, Knight garner All-State recognition (6/19/24)EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — The Missouri Baseball Coaches Association's (MBCA) All-State teams unveiled two East Prairie Eagles among the Class 3 honorees, a fitting reward for a season filled with memorable moments, clutch performances and the program’s second district championships in three years...