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It remains to be seen as to whether or not the Neelyville High School baseball squad will get to play its road game at East Carter today (4:30 p.m.) due to the prediction of heavy rain throughout the region. However, it is becoming seemingly obvious that only Mother Nature is capable of slowing the senior season of Tiger standout Austin Sheppard.

UNION, Mo. — The Three Rivers College baseball team split a Region 16 doubleheader Wednesday at East Central, dropping the opener 10-6, but winning the nightcap 11-6 to earn the split. With the win in the second game, the Raiders improved to 12-13 on the season...

There are six pages distributed each game week by the Southeast Missouri State media relations department chronicling the accomplishments of 10th-year Redhawk football coach Tom Matukewicz. However, if you listen to Matukewicz speak in advance of the opening of spring practice on Wednesday, he comes across as a guy who is hungry for success as a coach on his first day on the job.

WEST PLAINS, Mo. — Olivia Carda-Smith scored a pair of goals on assists from Sam Ruiz, while Nevaeh Larkins saved all nine shots on goal as the Poplar Bluff Lady Mules soccer team opened its season Tuesday with a rain-soaked 2-0 win at West Plains. Poplar Bluff coach Rusty Crafton was pleased with his team's performance as the Lady Mules started 1-0...

The boys’ and girls’ All-SEMO Conference Team was recently released. Those selected were Sikeston junior Dontrez Williams, Charleston sophomore PJ Farmer and senior Rico Coleman, New Madrid County Central juniors Jadis Jones and Bj Williamson, Cape Central senior Cameron Williams and junior Jay Reynolds, Jackson senior Clayton Ernst and junior Blayne Harris and Dexter senior Cole Nichols...

Joey Lucchesi was the last Southeast Missouri State baseball player to play in the big leagues. His last season was in 2016, a year in which the Redhawks won the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament championship, just before Andy Sawyers began his coaching tenure in SEMO...

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — Peyton Hodges, Owen Knight and Noah Johnson combined to throw a no-hitter for East Prairie in the Eagles’ 3-0 season-opening win over Meadow Heights on Monday, March 20. “I thought we did a good job today,” said East Prairie coach Gary Scott. ...

CHARLESTON, Mo. — Charleston won its season opener 2-0 over Herculaneum on Monday, March 20. The Bluejays (1-0) were led by Bennett Logan and Bryant Gunn on the mound, while Logan and Chase Worthy provided the team with enough offense to secure the victory over the Blackcats (1-2)...

BENTON, Mo. — Kennett defeated Kelly 8-0 on Saturday, March 18 to spoil the Hawks' (0-1) season opener. Matthew Gardner earned the win for the Indians (3-0) after pitching four innings and not allowing any runs on one hit with seven strikeouts. Dalton Forck took the loss after four innings and surrendered one earned run on four hits with eight strikeouts...

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — The season got off to a rocky start as the East Prairie softball team committed six errors in a 13-2 loss to Kennett. “We hung with them for a while, but couldn't get the offense going,” said East Prairie coach Jade Marcum. “Then they had a pretty good inning and hits lots of gaps and we couldn't come back unfortunately.”...

The Portageville baseball team is off to a hot start. The Bulldogs (3-0) kicked off the season with 11-0 win over Woodland (2-1) at the Van Buren Wood Bat Weekend on Friday, March 20. "It is always nice when you can start your season out with a win,” said Portageville coach Tyler Trover. "This game kicks off the eight-week marathon that is high school baseball. We must understand our momentum will only carry us as far as our next day's effort."...

SIKESTON — The Sikeston baseball team split a pair of home games against DeSmet and Marshall County (Ky.) to kick off its regular season on Saturday, March 18. The Bulldogs (1-1) stumbled out the gates and lost 14-0 to the Spartans (2-0-1) before rebounding with a thrilling 8-7 win over the Marshals (0-1)...

The Kelly girls’ soccer team is focused on creating opportunities for growth this season. The Lady Hawks finished with just a 3-16 overall record last season, but the team returns some of its top players at key positions and some good leaders from its captains...

East Prairie softball is starting the season with some high expectations. The Lady Eagles have a talented roster that features at least two future college players in seniors Kennedy Cogdill and Tori Stinnett. “The team is looking forward to getting the season started and having everyone back and healthy to compete to our fullest ability,” said East Prairie coach Jade Marcum. ...

BERNIE – The baseball programs at Bernie High School and Neelyville High School have disparate histories.

LUBBOCK, Texas — The Three Rivers College women’s basketball team will face a solid challenge when it opens play at the NJCAA women’s national tournament at the Rip Griffin Center. The 22nd-seeded Lady Raiders will tip off the tournament’s final first-round game at noon Thursday against No. 11 Gulf Coast State College of Panama City, Fla...

The Doniphan and Dexter boys and girls basketball teams racked up some honors when the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association released its all-district team for Class 4 District 1. Additionally, Poplar Bluff had two players receive all-district honors in Class 6 District 1 — Darius Graham on the boys side and Madelyn Eads on the girls side...

DONIPHAN — The Doniphan Dons were battle tested as they scratched and clawed to capture their first win of the spring baseball season. In a hard-fault matchup against the Senath-Hornersville Lions, the Dons escaped with a 5-4 victory and learned a lot about playing through adversity...

Southeast Missouri State guard Phillip Russell announced via Twitter on Monday that he has entered the transfer portal. Russell is coming off a season where he averaged 18.1 points per game and 5.1 assists a game leading the Redhawks to their first Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Championship since 2000...

The New Madrid County Central softball team and first-year coach Matt Hartman will have their work cut out for them this season with a youthful roster. The Lady Eagles are expected to start five freshmen, and several others could see significant playing time...

New Madrid County Central baseball will lean heavily on its experience on the mound and defense to carry the team at the start of the season while figuring out its offensive identity. The Eagles return five starters from last season’s squad that finished 9-13 in seniors Chris Grissom, Carson Pfeffer, Clay Cope, and juniors Ayden McCanless and Brady Swims...

Southeast Missouri State third baseman Chance Resetich has as many hits as games started (19) this season. On a long Sunday afternoon, he made his 19th hit count by driving in the winning run to complete the series sweep against Western Illinois at Capaha Field...

The Notre Dame Frozen Invite lived up to the name on Saturday. With temperatures in the low 30s despite sunny skies, 15 teams competed, with Jackson placing first in both boys and girls. Cape Central boys placed third behind Festus, while the girls finished in seventh. Notre Dame finished fourth in both boys and girls...

Portageville softball has improved its win total in each of the past two seasons, and the team hopes to continue that trend this season with several key contributors returning. “It is great to finally get back on the field with the girls,” said Portageville coach Kelsey Snider. “I’m sure all of the girls would agree. For weeks they were telling me they couldn’t wait to get back into softball.”...

BERNIE - Neelyville beat Bernie 11-10 in baseball on Monday at Bernie High School.

Jackson boys and girls took first place in the Notre Dame Frozen Invite on Saturday, March 17, at Notre Dame High School.

No extra innings were required on Friday as the Poplar Bluff Mules set the tone for the baseball season by dominating Neelyville on opening day. The Mules built a strong lead early to walk away with a 14-4 victory in only 4 1/2 innings. “It feels good to have the kids come out and have a little bit of success to start the season,” Poplar Bluff coach John David Pattillo said. ...

DEXTER — A new skipper is bringing a whole new energy to the Dexter Bearcats baseball team as the team hits the ground running this spring. After spending the previous 10 years as the baseball coach for Poplar Bluff, new Dexter coach Steven Edwards’ excitement for the upcoming season is at an all-time high...

The Oran softball team has its sights set on a third straight district championship. The Lady Eagles return seven starters including junior Moly Spane, Lily Knotts and Bralynn Morgan. “Our strategy from day one--as in the past--is to develop strong pitching, top-notch defense and timely hitting,” said Oran coach Jim Eftink. ...

The Sikeston girls’ soccer team returns several contributors from last season’s squad that finished 6-16. “Our girls are very excited to get back into the season together,” said Sikeston coach Gabe Dement. “They’ve shown a lot of energy and positivity in the first several practices.”...

Scott County Central competed in the fall softball season for the first time last year, and the team hopes the skills and experience gained will pay dividends this spring. The Bravettes finished 1-9 last spring and 0-18 in the spring, but the team was competitive in several tough losses and is likely on the cusp of breaking through...

The Kelly baseball team looks to continue competing for championships this season. The Hawks expect to reload, not rebuild under first-year coach Josh Hopkins. “Kelly graduated some great ball players from last year that set the bar extremely high during their careers,’ Hopkins said. “But our guys have slid into their new roles nicely. They are excited for an opportunity to step in and fill their shoes.”...

The Charleston baseball team will kick off its season against East Prairie in the Red/Blue Game at Hillhouse Park on Friday, March 17. The Bluejays are ready to take the next step after falling in the district championship game last season. “We are excited to get back on the field,” said Charleston coach Michael Minner. “We return a good group of kids that are going to work hard and play the game the right way. We feel like by the end of the year we can be really competitive."...

The Portageville is loaded with talent and nearly everyone returns from a squad that finished second in Class 2 last season. However, the Bulldogs will have to take an unfamiliar path with new obstacles this postseason after moving up to Class 3. “We are very excited to get back on the field and improve daily,” said Portageville coach Tyler Trover. ...

Oran has played in three of the past five MSHSAA Class 1 State Championship games, winning two titles. The Eagles are coming off a successful fall season, finishing 12-2, and are led by a talented roster of returning players and some exciting newcomers...

East Prairie looks to make another serious postseason run after setting a program record for wins and making the MSHSAA Class Quarterfinals last season. The Eagles have a youthful roster with 16 of the team’s 20 players being freshmen and sophomores but also return some key players and experience...

The boy’s basketball season may have ended for all MSHSAA Class 2 programs, however, the postseason recognition has just begun for Cooter High School senior Luke Barnes.

PORTAGEVILLE – There was no shortage of senior standouts, who competed in the highly-competitive 2023 MSHSAA Class 3 District 1 girl’s basketball tournament recently, but for the fans who are skeptical as to what the future holds for these teams, they need not worry.

The common themes enveloping Southeast Missouri State athletics in recent years have been two things: Elite student-athletes achieving greatness. Anyone that follows Redhawk athletics can point to the never-ending list of championships won throughout the athletic department, all of which took student-athletes who are certainly worthy of future consideration as SEMO Hall of Famers.

The Poplar Bluff boys golf team is ready to swing into action for the upcoming spring season, and coach Billy Pyland has high hopes for this group of players. “I feel good about this group of kids because they’ve really been working hard,” Pyland said. “Our captain, Lawson Barks, has been front and center with motivating everybody to get out to the course and practice, which is sometimes hard. But if you want to be good, you have to come out and work at the game.”...

The Poplar Bluff Lady Mules are ready to kick things into high gear for the upcoming soccer season. After finishing 11-12 the previous season, the Lady Mules are fired up and looking to add more stripes to the win column this spring. “We feel pretty good about this upcoming season,” Lady Mules coach Rusty Crafton said. “We got a bunch of returning players back in key spots, and I think we can be pretty competitive this year.”...

DAYTON, OHIO - Over the two-day stretch in Dayton you wouldn’t have a hard time seeing the support the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks had. That was true as Redhawk fans and alumni met at Warped Wing Brewing Company in Dayton to get set for the First Four matchup...

DAYTON, OHIO - A late comeback was not enough as the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks fell 75-71 to the Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders on Tuesday at UD Arena. The Redhawks were led by Chris Harris who had 23 points in the loss. Harris was key in orchestrating a run that tied the game at 64 after the Redhawks trailed by 9 in the 2nd half...

A Poplar Bluff Mules football player is taking a different route to continue his career on the gridiron. Offensive lineman and defensive tackle Kayson King signed his letter of commitment as a preferred walk-on last Friday with Southeast Missouri State University...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Three Rivers college baseball team scored 23 runs over two games to sweep a road doubleheader Tuesday from the Drury University junior varsity squad. The Raiders won the opener 11-8, then won the second game 12-5. The two victories put Three Rivers back over the .500 mark at 10-9...

As the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks play on Tuesday night in Dayton, Ohio, it will be in front of a national audience as March Madness tips off with the Redhawks First Four matchup against the Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders at 5:40 p.m. Southeast president Dr. Carlos Vargas said seeing the run the Redhawks have made has been fun to watch...

SIKESTON, Mo. — Fresh off of leading New Madrid County Central to a MSHSAA Class 3 State Championship in basketball, “Jammin” Jadis Jones is now focused on weighing his options and making the best decision for the future. After all, the 6-foot-5-inch 200-pound multi-sport athlete has to not only decide on a school where he will continue his athletic and academic journey but also the sport he will play after receiving several Division-1 offers in both basketball and football...

DAYTON, OHIO - Experience in March can be crucial for a team hoping to make some noise. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks head coach Brad Korn has been a part of March Madness as a player, an assistant coach and now a head coach. Korn made his debut in the big dance in 2002 with the Southern Illinois Salukis where they made a Sweet 16 run with wins over Texas Tech and Georgia before losing to UConn...

2000 seems like such a long time ago, and not at the same time. A lot has changed between Southeast Missouri State’s first run in the NCAA Tournament and the second. For starters, they were the Indians in 2000 and are returning to March Madness as the Redhawks...

DONIPHAN — Veteran Doniphan Dons boys basketball coach Daniel Cagle is stepping down to spend more time with his family, Doniphan High School athletic director Adam Epps announced Monday morning. “Coach Cagle did a great job in his tenure leading the Dons,” Epps said. “He is well respected by his coaching peers and will be sorely missed on the sidelines.”...

Southeast Missouri State is going dancing for the first time in 23 years, beginning on Tuesday night with a matchup against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in Dayton, Ohio. A lot has changed over those 23 years, including a full-fledged mascot change taking place back in 2004...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Legendary coach Lennis McFerren earned a 10th state championship and brought back that distinction to New Madrid County Central for the first time in more than two decades with a win in the Class 3 title game at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11...

The Southeast Missouri State University men’s basketball team did not have to wait long get their assignment on Sunday afternoon. The Redhawks, coming off their Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Championship, were the second team announced Sunday, March 12 during the NCAA March Madness Selection Show.

Puxico High School educator and coach Bryant Fernetti has already immersed himself in leading the Indians’ baseball program this spring, however, the success that he and his basketball program achieved over the past two seasons since he arrived from Zalma High School bears some praise.

As the Southeast Missouri State men’s basketball program begins its historic quest tonight (5:40 p.m., TruTV) against Texas A&M Corpus Christi in the opening game of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio, the Redhawk followers probably won’t have much familiarity with the No. 16-seed Islanders (23-10), who won both the Southland Conference regular-season titles, as well as the league tournament.

The Three Rivers College women’s basketball team is going back to the big dance. For the third year in a row — and fourth time in the last five years — the Lady Raiders will be making the trip to the NJCAA women’s basketball tournament in Lubbock, Texas, after receiving an at-large bid to the national tournament on Sunday evening. TRC will open play at the national tournament at noon Thursday, March 23, against 11th-seeded Gulf Coast State out of Panama City, Florida.

Photos from New Madrid County Central's 56-46 win over Lutheran North in the Class 3 State Championship at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11 at the Great Nothern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri.

Southeast Missouri State senior pitcher Noah Niznik lived up to the role of ace and threw seven shutout innings with nine strikeouts, leading the Redhawks to an 8-0 win over Butler on Friday at Capaha Field. “I'm really just staying focused out there,” Niznik said. ...

NEOSHO, Mo. — It was a day of good news and bad Friday for the Three Rivers College baseball team. The Raiders took on host Crowder in a doubleheader to open a four-game series, with Three Rivers taking the opener 11-3 and the host Roughriders winning 15-0...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Jadis Jones and BJ Williamson are birds of a feather and continued soaring through the postseason with another dominant performance, leading No. 4 New Madrid County Central to a win over No. 6 Lafayette County in a Class 3 Semifinal at the 2023 MSHSAA Show-Me Showdown on Friday, March 10...

It’s no secret that the 2022-23 campaign has been below expectations for the St. Louis Blues. They’ve traded away longtime star Vladimir Tarasenko, 2019 Conn Smythe trophy winner Ryan O’Reilly and fan-favorite Ivan Barbashev, all of whom were on expiring contracts...

Life is full of adversity and struggles, but it takes a tough person to dig deep and face any obstacles head-on. Such is the story of athlete Gracen Kirby and her final season at Doniphan High School. Kirby has endured many setbacks and injuries, but she hasn’t allow them to keep her from competing with her teammates...

It’s hard to believe it has been a year since we lost Kyle Smith. It was a year ago on Sunday (March 12) when Donna Farley called me. I thought, it has something to do with work — maybe needing me to write about some breaking news that had happened that day, especially since I might have been on call that weekend...

It’s been six years since the day I became a viral moment, a source of comedic gold for everyone who stares at their phone screens. I never had a reason to look back and fully tell the story of that moment from my perspective, but I’m starting to feel the warmth of March...

Senior Luscas Robertson has closed his chapter at Poplar Bluff High School as he recently wrestled his final match for the Mules. Robertson ends his career with 153 wins, two state medals, a SEMO Conference championship, a district championship, a three-time state qualifier and two-time state medalist. He is also in rare company as he is only the second male in 50 years of Poplar Bluff wrestling to be a two-time state medalist...

When Three Rivers College men’s basketball coach Brian Bess was asked about the amount of adversity the Raiders had battled this season, his response spoke volumes — figuratively and literally. “I’ve got a notebook full of that,” Bess said. Adversity arguably was a defining theme for the Raiders this season. A slew of injuries, a midseason bus crash and a brutal schedule all played roles in turning a promising season into one that ended with a 14-17 record...

The Three Rivers College baseball team ran its winning streak to three games Wednesday as it took a pair of games from Williams Baptist‘s junior varsity squad. The Raiders won the opener 10-0 and took the nightcap 11-1 and improved to 7-8 on the season...

It would have been a difficult assignment for a young baseball manager to step into the incredibly successful shoes of Stephen Larkin, who has served as the only manager in the three seasons of Cape Catfish baseball. So, Catfish General Manager Mark Hogan and club president and minority owner Glenn Campbell made sure the next leader of the team could handle the responsibility.

FARMINGTON – No one needs to tell fifth-year Doniphan girl’s basketball coach Adam Epps how good Central (Park Hills) is defensively.

The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks did the unthinkable this past weekend. The Redhawks rallied out of the first round as the five seed and danced all the way to the Ohio Valley Conference championship game for the first time since 2000 before taking down second-seeded Tennessee Tech to claim a guaranteed bid to the 2023 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament...

The postseason always brings out the best in a team, and Tuesday’s Region XVI women’s basketball semifinal between Three Rivers College and Mineral Area College was one for the ages. Survive and advance was the theme for the matchup against the No. 2 seeded Three Rivers Lady Raiders and No. 3 seed MAC...

The Three Rivers Lady Raiders softball team broke out of its recent scoring slump in a big way Tuesday afternoon. The Lady Raiders scored 16 runs — 11 in one inning — and pounded out 18 hits as they rolled to a 16-1 win against the Kankakee (Illinois) Cavaliers in the first game of a doubleheader at J.D. Rains Field...

The 2023 Semoball Awards, presented by SoutheastHEALTH, returns to the LaCroix Church (3102 Lexington Ave., Cape Girardeau) on July 14, for an in-person, first-class red-carpet awards show featuring, the presentation of 28 awards, and recognition of the Lifetime Achievement Award winner.

NATCHITOCHES, La – Another day, more recognition for first-year Northwestern State head men’s basketball coach Corey Gipson. A day after being named a finalist for the Ben Jobe Award, Gipson was honored as a finalist for two more coaching honors – the Hugh Durham Coach of the Year Award and the Joe B. Hall Coach of the Year Award...

An interesting stat has emerged after the first three weeks of the young college baseball season. When first baseman Lincoln Andrews drives in a run, the Redhawks win. The junior drove in a total of four runs during the Redhawks' series win over Milwaukee at Capaha Field, their first of the season...

FARMINGTON - Doniphan fell to Central (Park Hills) in the MSHSAA Class 4 Sectional 1 girl's basketball game on Tuesday at the Farmington Civic Center.

FARMINGTON, Mo. — As the old cliche goes: You don’t spit in the wind, you don’t tug on Superman’s cape and you don’t chant overrated at New Madrid County Central standout Jadis Jones. West County and its student section found the latter out the hard way during a 71-38 loss to Jones and the Eagles (22-7) in a MSHSAA Class 3 Quarterfinal at the Farmington Civic Center on Friday, March 3...

FARMINGTON, Mo. — Portageville’s impressive playoff run came to end with a 40-21 loss to No. 6 West County in a MSHSAA Class 3 Quarterfinal on Saturday, March 4. The Lady Bulldogs finished the season with a 23-7 overall record and claimed the program’s first district championship since 2009...

NATCHITOCHES, La. – After nearly 30 years, Northwestern State has its second Southland Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Year. Senior point guard and former Charleston High School standout DeMarcus Sharp was named the Southland’s 2022-23 Player of the Year on Friday afternoon in a vote by league coaches, becoming the first Demon named the league’s top player since Eric Kubel in the 1993-94 season...

DEXTER — The Doniphan Donettes proved Saturday why they are arguably one of the best all-around girls basketball teams in Southeast Missouri. The Donettes turned a potent blend of inside and outside scoring on offense and stifling defense into a 58-31 win over the Saxony Lutheran Crusaders in the Class 4 District 1 championship game at the Bearcat Event Center...

Photos from NMCC's 71-38 win over West County in a MSHSAA Class 3 Quarterfinal at the Farmington, Civic Center on Friday, March 3.

The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks didn't just win the Ohio Valley Conference championship on Saturday in Evansville; they concluded what may be the most dramatic trilogy in conference history. The Redhawks won the rubber match against Tennessee Tech in overtime 89-82 to punch their ticket to the NCAA Tournament...

Chris Harris scored 26 points, Phillip Russell added 21 — including the game’s last seven points — and No. 5 seed Southeast Missouri State beat Tennessee Tech 89-82 in overtime Saturday night to win the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament and earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

It's been 23 years since the Southeast Missouri State men's basketball team played in the NCAA Tournament. Nobody in my sports staff at the Southeast Missourian was alive back then. I was a fourth-grader playing Pokemon Silver and waiting for the Xbox to hit the shelf...

FARMINGTON — The historic run for the East Carter Lady Redbirds ended in a tough bout with the New Haven Shamrocks in the Class 2 state quarterfinals. The matchup came down to execution, and New Haven made the right plays to get a 50–40 win over the Lady Redbirds Saturday at the Farmington Civic Center...

DEXTER — The wait is over for the Dexter Bearcats. The ‘Cats claimed their first district championship since 2004 with a dramatic second-half comeback Friday night to top the Notre Dame Bulldogs of Cape Girardeau 42-36 in the MSHSAA Class 4 District 1 championship game at the Bearcat Event Center...

KIRKWOOD, Missouri — A midway collapse ended the Poplar Bluff Mules’ boys basketball season with a semifinal exit in the MSHSAA Class 6 District 1 tournament Friday night. The No. 1 seeded Kirkwood Pioneers meant business in the semifinals and proved to be too much for the Mules as they fell 66-38...

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri — It might not be a stretch to say Friday's Region XVI Tournament men's basketball semifinal contest between the third-seeded Three Rivers Raiders and No. 2 Mineral Area College was a microcosm of the Raiders' season. The Raiders trailed by as many as 17 points in the second half, but fought back to get within one possession late in the game before falling 78-69 to MAC at Jason Gym...

It took two more games than originally imagined after the last home game of the season, but Southeast Missouri State reached the semifinal round of the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament in Evansville, Indiana. SEMO won the free throw battle 34-17 and eventually the game 91-83 over Tennessee State in the quarterfinal round of the tournament. ...

DEXTER — There’s been a Willis Reed sighting in Dexter. Dexter Lady Bearcat senior center Caitlin Giles continued her battle with a knee injury while postponing surgery until season’s end to try and help the No. 4 seed Dexter fight for a Class 4 District 1 title this week, continuing with Thursday’s semifinal against the top-seeded Doniphan Donettes...

ARNOLD, Missouri — After a quick turnaround to a solid season, the Poplar Bluff Lady Mules’ run came to an end in an overtime thriller. In a back-and-forth contest that came down to the wire, Oakville successfully took down the Lady Mules 49-48 to advance to the semifinals in the MSHSAA Class 6 District 1 tournament Thursday night...

The talent was there coming into this season for the East Carter Lady Redbirds — and with it the expectation of a potential Class 2 girls state basketball run. Sure, they will play in Saturday’s quarterfinal at the Farmington Civic Center against New Haven (16-10) and for a chance to make it to the Class 2 state semifinals in Springfield...

If there is a team that can speak to dealing with adversity, the Three Rivers men’s basketball team can speak loudly on that issue. From injuries of all kinds — including a ghastly leg break and a semi truck running into the team bus — and playing arguably the toughest schedule in the country, the Raiders have battled it this season. ...

The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks led wire-to-wire as they blew by the Morehead State Eagles 77-38 on Thursday at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana in the quarterfinals of the 2023 Ohio Valley Conference Tournament. The Redhawks took care of business in every aspect of the game which was key to their success to open OVC Tournament play...

Carlos Aranda made an impressive Capaha debut on Wednesday by hitting his first career grand slam in his first home game as a Redhawk. “I thank God for the opportunity to be a Redhawk and have fun with the boys,” Aranda said. The senior designated hitter was the lone bright spot in an otherwise disastrous 14-8 home-opening loss to Evansville. Aranda’s slam put the Redhawks within two runs, making it a 7-5 contest in the bottom of the third inning...

DEXTER — The hope for many local basketball fans was for a potential Class 4 District 1 championship rematch of the hard-fought Bloomfield Christmas Tournament final between the Dexter Bearcats and Doniphan Dons. However, third-seeded Notre Dame had other ideas...

KIRKWOOD, Missouri — Heading into the Class 6 District 1 boys basketball tournament, it was win or go home for the Poplar Bluff Mules — so it’s little surprise they pulled out all the stops to advance to the next round. With a huge offensive burst in the first half, the Mules moved on to the semifinals with a 67-54 win Wednesday night over the Mehlville Panthers...

Fighting through a tough stretch of competition, the Poplar Bluff Lady Mules have come a long way from where they started at the beginning of the season. The No. 6 seeded Lady Mules (12-14) begin competition in the Class 6 District 1 Tournament Thursday at Fox High School in Arnold, and while coach John David Pattillo has noticed the team’s early struggles, he feels it has prepared them for the postseason...