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C3D1: Sikeston exacts revenge, ousts Hillsboro in district opener (5/14/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratCAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Sikeston secured a 4-1 victory over Hillsboro Hawks in the opening round of the MSHSAA Class 3, District 1 Tournament at Cape Central High School on Saturday, May 11. This win not only avenged an earlier 1-0 loss to the Lady Hawks (9-10-1) but also marked the Lady Bulldogs’ (12-12) first postseason victory since 2017...
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Multiple Class 3 State qualifiers for NMCC and Kelly (5/14/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratFLAT RIVER, Mo. — The Class 3 Sectional Meet at Park Hills Central High School saw New Madrid County Central and Kelly High School athletes deliver standout performances, securing multiple berths at the upcoming Class 3 State Meet. NMCC's Ja'Kwon Jones continued his dominance, leaping to victory in the high jump (6 feet 4 inches) and long jump (22-0.25)...
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Charleston, East Prairie athletes earn berths at Class 2 State Meet (5/14/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratFLAT RIVER, Mo. — Charleston and East Prairie track and field athletes punched their tickets to the state meet with impressive performances at the Class 2 Sectional 1 Meet held at Park Hills Central on Saturday, May 11. “We did exactly what we needed to do,” said Charleston coach Justin Hutchings. ...
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SCC’s Banks-Warren, Sanders secure spots at Class 1 State Meet (5/14/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratMOKANE, Mo. — Scott County Central’s Namarius Banks-Warren and Courtney Sanders will represent the Braves at the Class 1 State Track and Field Meet after stellar performances at the Sectional 1 Meet at South Callaway High School on Saturday, May 11...
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C3D1: East Prairie shocks NMCC with late-game heroics (5/14/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratMALDEN, Mo. — Down but not out, East Prairie staged a stunning comeback over New Madrid County Central, snatching a 7-6 victory from the jaws of defeat in the MSHSAA Class 3, District 1 Semifinals on Monday, May 13. “Our guys never gave up though and we found a way to win it in our last at-bat,” said East Prairie coach Gary Scott. ...
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C1D2: Oran secures another shot at district gold (5/14/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratBELL CITY, Mo. — For the 13th consecutive season, Oran will compete for a district championship. A 6-2 victory over the Advance Hornets (4-15) in the MSHSAA Class 1, District 2 semifinal on Monday, May 13, furthered the Eagles' (16-9) streak of dominance rarely seen in high school sports...
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Experienced Portageville tops Lions in C2D1 title game (5/14/24)1Tom DavisThe experience level between host Senath-Hornersville and Portageville on Monday in the championship game of the MSHSAA Class 2 District 1 Baseball Tournament could not have been more disparate.
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Forck's big bat sets up C3D2 final matchup vs. Scott City (5/14/24)2By Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast MissourianThe Kelly Hawks defied the odds as the low seed and advanced to the Class 3 District 2 title game after a come-from-behind 10-7 victory over Notre Dame on Monday, May 13, in Scott City, Mo. The Hawks haven’t scored 10 runs in a game since beating St. Pius X 11-1 in the Wood Bat Classic on April 12 at Fredericktown, Mo. ...
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Dexter in fifth at Class 3 state tourney (5/14/24)Daily American RepublicSPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Dexter Bearcats boys golf team sits in fifth place after the first day of the two-day MSHSAA Class 3 Boys Golf State Championship at Rivercut Golf Course. The Bearcats currently sit at 29-over 317 for the tournament, one stroke ahead of Barstow and 11 ahead of seventh-place Blair Oaks. Dexter trails fourth-place Logan-Rogersville by eight strokes...
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SEMO softball headed to NCAA Regional (5/13/24)By Justin Trovillion ~ Southeast MissourianFor the first time since 2019, the SEMO softball team is the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament champions after beating Eastern Illinois 4-2 on Saturday at Louisville Slugger Sports Complex in Peoria, IL. The Redhawks were the #2 seed in the OVC Tournament and defeated #3 Tennessee State and #1 Eastern Illinois twice on their way to SEMO’s seventh OVC Title. ...
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Saxony Lutheran alum wins heptathlon, SEMO women win OVC title (5/13/24)By Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast Missourian
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New Cape Aquatic Center makes a splash with renowned Olympian (5/13/24)1Tom DavisThe sport of competitive swimming is an arduous one. The participants endure early mornings, long hours, and physically and mentally draining training sessions.
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Battlehawks come up short in game of the year (5/13/24)By Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast MissourianThe battle between the St. Louis Battlehawks and Birmingham Stallions lived up to the billing as the UFL game of the season. Unfortunately for the Battlehawks, there still remains an undefeated team as the Stallions prevailed 30-26 on Saturday, May 11, in Birmingham, Alabama...
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C3D1: NMCC cruises by Malden (5/10/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratMALDEN, Mo. — Brady Swims and JG Harris combined for a no-hitter in New Madrid County Central's 11-0 mercy-rule victory over Malden in the opening round of the MSHSAA Class 3, District 1 Tournament on Friday, May 10. “Our pitchers worked ahead of every hitter and we pounded the strike zone,” said NMCC coach Jordan Kimball. “We were aggressive in the zone at the plate and took advantage of a few mistakes.”...
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C3D2: Kelly grinds out 3-2 win over Clearwater (5/10/24)1Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratSCOTT CITY, Mo. — Kelly survived an early scare and battled to a 3-2 win over Clearwater in the opening round of the MSHSAA Class 3, District 2 Tournament on Friday, May 10. The Tigers (3-17) came out swinging, loading the bases in the top of the first inning and taking a 2-0 lead on a fly ball double to center field. But the Hawks (11-15) quickly answered back...
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C2D1: Portageville overwhelms Campbell (5/10/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratSENATH, Mo. — Portageville unleashed its offensive firepower in a 15-0 mercy-rule victory over Campbell in the MSHSAA Class 2, District 1 Semifinals on Friday, May 10. "I'm proud of the kids,” said Portageville coach Tyler Trover. “We took care of business. Our goal from day one was to reach the district championship and give ourselves a chance to make it to the state playoffs. Hopefully, we play well on Monday and earn that opportunity."...
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C3D2: Charleston shuts out Woodland (5/10/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratSCOTT CITY, Mo. — Charleston blanked Woodland 4-0 in the MSHSAA Class 3, District 2 Tournament opening round on Friday, May 10. “We always talk about playing our best baseball in the postseason,” said Charleston coach Michael Minner. “We played our best game of the year. I’m proud of my guys and we deserved this one.”...
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Campbell senior has ability to keep Portageville bats 'guessing' (5/10/24)Tom DavisThe task facing the Campbell High School baseball team today is monumental. The Camels, who beat Holcomb 3-1 on Thursday in their opening game of the MSHSAA Class 2 District 1 Tournament at Bernie, now face Class 2 No. 3-ranked Portageville (26-7) at 11 a.m.
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AJ McCarron returns to Alabama as Battlehawks take on undefeated Stallions (5/10/24)By Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.comIt’s been a long time coming for St. Louis Battlehawks quarterback AJ McCarron. The Mobile, Alabama native, a decade removed from graduating from the University of Alabama with three national championships, will play a professional football game on Saturday, May 11, as his Battlehawks take on the Birmingham Stallions in what is undoubtedly the game of the UFL season...
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Portageville BB has prepared for this postseason moment (5/10/24)Tom DavisThe Portageville High School baseball squad enters postseason play today, and there are a lot of high expectations for the Bulldogs over the next few weeks. Portageville has advanced to the MSHSAA State Finals in each of the past two seasons, once in Class 2 (a runner-up finish in 2022) and once in Class 3 (a third-place finish in 2023).
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Lawless, Bogenpohl share Scott Mississippi Conference POTY honors (5/9/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratThe All-Scott Mississippi Conference softball team was recently released, featuring talented players from across the region. Scott City's MacKenzie Lawless and Oak Ridge's Kinsley Bogenpohl were named co-Players of the Year, while East Prairie's Jade Marcum and Scott City's Morghan Petersen shared the co-Coach of the Year honors...
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Carlton dazzles, Advance softball reclaims district gold in steady fight (5/8/24)By Cole Lee ~ Southeast MissourianWith a district championship trophy and a spot in the state quarterfinals on the line, Addison Carlton and her Advance Hornets didn’t disappoint. Opening the game with three runs in the first and some late insurance, the top-seeded Hornets dismantled the Oran Eagles en route to a 6-1 win and some long-awaited hardware...
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Howard, Dexter BB explode on Kelly in 13-4 romp (5/8/24)Tom DavisIt’s been a memorable spring for the Dexter High School baseball program. The Bearcats recently advanced to the SEMO Conference Tournament championship game for the first time, after beating Notre Dame in the opening round for the first time in 22 games against the Bulldogs. And on Tuesday, Dexter knocked off Kelly 13-4 for its 12th victory, which is the most in 11 seasons. “The reason why I believe in this team,” second-year Bearcat coach Steve Edwards said recently, “is the looks in their eyes. When I talk to them, their eyes are just beamed on me. They are focused.”
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C2D1: East Prairie rallies for upset over Portageville (5/7/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratMALDEN, Mo. — In a dramatic upset, East Prairie rallied for a heart-stopping 7-6 victory over Portageville in the semifinals of the MSHSAA Class 2, District 1 Tournament on Monday, May 7. “We have been telling them all year that they have this in them,” said East Prairie Jade Marcum. “Their bats caught fire. They have that capability. They’re just kind of a younger team and maybe haven’t been trusting themselves, but today they left it all out there.”...
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Missourian Diamond Roundup, May 6: Advance softball rolls to district title game (5/7/24)By Cole Lee ~ Southeast MissourianWith most seasons wrapping up, including local softball action entering the later stages of district play, Monday's action had some big implications for local teams. For Advance softball, Monday was a big day as the Hornets proved they belonged with a thrashing of Bismarck to get back to the district title game...
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C1D2: Oran advances to district final with win over Oak Ridge (5/7/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratADVANCE, Mo. — Oran continued its postseason run with a 5-1 victory over Oak Ridge in the MSHSAA Class 1, District 2 Tournament semifinals on Monday, May 6 at Westfield Park. The Lady Eagles (13-6) struck early, with Kendall Burger's RBI double in the bottom of the first inning giving them a 1-0 lead. They extended their advantage to 3-0 in the second inning, as Molly Spane's double brought home Sophie Bryeans and Bralynn Morgan...
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SCC, Oran advances athletes to sectional meet (5/7/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratCAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Scott County Central and Oran each had multiple strong showings at the MSHSAA Class 1, District 1 Meet at Notre Dame High School on Saturday, with several securing spots in the upcoming Sectional Meet. Scott County Central's Narmarius Banks-Warren soared to victory in the high jump, clearing 5 feet 10 inches...
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NMCC, Kelly athletes claim top spots at districts (5/7/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratCAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The Class 3 District Meet at Notre Dame High School on Saturday, May 4, was filled with unforgettable performances by New Madrid County Central and Kelly athletes, as they pushed themselves to new heights and distances. NMCC's Ja'Kwon Jones proved unstoppable, demonstrating his versatility with wins in the high jump (6-00), long jump (21-01.25), and triple jump (42-10.25). Evan McClellan added victories in the 110 hurdles (15.08) and 300 hurdles (40.60)...
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Charleston, East Prairie excel at district meet (5/7/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratSCOTT CITY, Mo. — Charleston and East Prairie made their presence felt at the MSHSAA Class 2, District 1 Meet at Scott City High School on Saturday, May 4. Athletes from both schools delivered impressive performances, with several earning top-four finishes and securing their spots in the next round of competition...
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Rams continue winning at ‘Cobbaha Field’, ground Eagles 13-1 (5/7/24)By Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast MissourianScott City remains undefeated at Capaha Field after defeating New Madrid County Central 13-1 in five innings on Monday, May 6. The Rams (28-3) recently played Holcomb at “Cobbaha Field”, with the Rams winning 10-0. Scott City is now 7-0 in their second home, which is usually utilized when weather throws a wrench at the schedule. ...
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Rekha Patterson leaves SEMO, joins UCF as assistant coach (5/5/24)3By Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast MissourianIt was an offer she couldn’t refuse. After a 9-20 season in which the Southeast Missouri State women’s basketball team was a game short of returning to the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament, head coach Rekha Patterson was focused on reloading the roster in preparation for her 10th season with the Redhawks...
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Kelly expands athletic offerings, adds wrestling and volleyball (5/4/24)4Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratBENTON, Mo. — Kelly High School is expanding its sports program, adding wrestling and volleyball teams starting in the 2024-2025school year. This move provides new opportunities for student-athletes and aligns with the school's growing enrollment. “These two sports are great additions to our school and athletic program,” said Kelly Athletic Director Melanie Heuring. ...
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C1D2: Bogenpohl throws perfect game in district opener, adds name to record books (5/4/24)Dennis Marshall – Standard DemocratADVANCE, Mo. — Oak Ridge pitcher Kinsley Bogenpohl delivered a historic performance in the opening round of the MSHSAA Class 1, District 2 Tournament on Thursday, May 2 at Westfield Park. Bogenpohl mowed down the Bravettes’ (9-12) batters with precision. Strikeout after strikeout, her dominance grew, and with each out, she etched her name into Missouri high school softball history...
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Sikeston golf team makes strides at SEMO Conference Meet, Poplar Bluff sets MSHSAA record (5/4/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratDespite facing some of the region’s top golf programs, Sikeston held its own at the SEMO Conference Meet at Fox Haven Country Club on Tuesday, April 30, finishing a respectable fourth place. The tournament showcased the strength of the conference, with Poplar Bluff taking the title with an impressive 283 score, which is the lowest recorded score on a par 71 course in MSHSAA history. ...
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C1D2: Oran advances with 15-0 shutout of Delta (5/3/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratADVANCE, Mo. — Oran's postseason journey got off to a blazing start with a 15-0 win over Delta in the quarterfinals of the MSHSAA Class 1, District 2 Tournament at Westfield Park on Friday, May 3. The Lady Eagles (12-6) made quick work of the Ladycats (3-15), ending the game via mercy rule in just three innings with a potent offensive display...
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Rekha Patterson resigns as Redhawks WBB head coach (5/3/24)4Southeast MissourianSoutheast Missouri State announced on Friday the resignation of women’s head basketball coach Rekha Patterson on Friday. The Redhawks finished ninth in the Ohio Valley Conference with a 9-20 record (6-12 conference) and were a game behind Tennessee State for the eighth and final spot in the OVC Tournament...
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Sikeston Bulldogs battle at districts (5/3/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratFARMINGTON, Mo. — Sikeston competes at the MSHSAA Class 2, District 1 Individual and Double District Tournament at Farmington on Thursday, May 4. While the Bulldogs didn’t capture any championship, the team continued demonstrating its growth and determination...
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Oran extends streak as Sikeston celebrates seniors (5/2/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratSIKESTON — Oran crashed the party on Sikeston’s senior night, securing a 6-0 victory at VFW Stadium on Wednesday, May 1. The win marks the third consecutive year the Eagles (13-5) have defeated the Bulldogs (4-17). “Being able to jump on them earlier with those runs was important,” said Oran coach Joe Bickings. “I don’t want to say we got complacent, but we got runners on and just didn’t get them in. We had a lot of runners left on base.”...
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Sikeston’s goal-scoring explosion caps off memorable senior night (5/2/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratSIKESTON — Sikeston cruised to a 9-1 victory over Massac County on Tuesday, April 30 at Bill Lawson Memorial Field, turning Senior Night into a goal-scoring celebration. The win highlighted the immense contributions of departing seniors Olivia Gadberry, Cate Schrumpf, and Kenzie Ogden...
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Scott City routs Oran to pick up 20th win (5/1/24)By Clay Herrell ~ Southeast MissourianEyeing win number 20 and the Scott-Mississippi Conference championship, the Scott City Rams battled the Oran Eagles on Wednesday afternoon. Early offense led the way as the Rams downed the Eagles 9-1, picking up win number 20. “I’m really proud of how we came out today,” Rams coach Morgahn Petersen said. “This was a pretty big game coming into this week and this is what we wanted to get going into districts.”...
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Redhawks' tribute to St. Louis Browns spoiled by Purple Aces (5/1/24)By Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast MissourianThe Southeast Missouri State baseball team showcased a tribute to the St. Louis Browns, who went to Cape Girardeau for spring training due to World War II travel restrictions and went to the 1944 World Series. The Redhawks wore specially made custom jerseys made out of the style of the Browns from that time period. All the jerseys were then signed and sold in an auction...
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Adams, others lift Portageville to 3rd straight Bootheel title (5/1/24)Tom DavisA couple of things can be counted on over the past few springs in Portageville. The Bulldogs will be good in baseball and Mason Adams will more than likely be a BIG reason for that success.
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Mules make short work of Kelly (5/1/24)By MIKE BUHLER, Daily American RepublicThe Poplar Bluff Mules baseball team did not just figuratively make short work of the Kelly Hawks Tuesday — the Mules did so literally, too. Poplar Bluff needed just three innings and less than 90 minutes to defeat the Hawks 16-1 Tuesday at Bobby Strenfel Field...
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Missourian Diamond Roundup, Apr. 29: Scott City softball routs Valle Catholic (4/30/24)By Cole Lee ~ Southeast MissourianIt's April, and the showers have arrived in full force. Even with projected downpours, however, some teams still dared the storm for Monday action. For Scott City softball, it turned into a huge win at home against the Valle Catholic Warriors to keep the iron hot...
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St. Joseph named new MSHSAA football championships host starting 2024 (4/30/24)6By Cole Lee ~ Southeast MissourianFor the first time since 1995, the MSHSAA Show-Me Bowl, the series of high school football state championships, won’t be in the Edward Jones Dome or at Faurot Field. Instead, the event has reportedly been scheduled to move to St. Joseph, Missouri, as soon as the 2024 season for some teams, moving to Missouri Western State’s Spratt Stadium...
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State aspirations high for Sikeston after SEMO North success (4/30/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratCAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Sikeston’s track and field athletes turned in a strong showing at the SEMO Conference-North Meet on Saturday, securing numerous top-three finishes. The Bulldog and Lady Bulldog athletes made their presence felt on the leaderboard with multiple podium finishes and promising state qualification prospects...
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Jones, Bills win triple crowns, lead NMCC at SEMO South (4/30/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratCAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Podium finishes were plentiful for New Madrid County Central at the SEMO Conference-South Meet on Saturday, April 27. The boys’ squad powered their way to a second-place finish, while the girls’ team earned a respectable fourth place, showcasing the Eagles’ depth across multiple events...
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Charleston, Kelly, East Prairie athletes turn heads at SEMO East (4/30/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratCAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Woodland swept the team titles at the SEMO Conference-East Meet on Saturday at Cape Central High School, but athletes from Charleston, Kelly, and East Prairie showed up and showed out, highlighting the strength of local programs...
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Competitive showing for SCC, Oran at SEMO West Meet (4/30/24)Dennis Marshall ~ Standard-DemocratCAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. — It was a battle for the top spots at the SEMO Conference-West Meet on Saturday, with Hayti and Chaffee ultimately walking away with the team titles, but Scott County Central and Oran athletes proved they’re on the rise. Scott County Central’s Namarius Banks-Warren proved a triple threat, dominating the sprints and the high jump. ...
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Bernie SB tops NMCC in battle of teams having special springs (4/29/24)Tom DavisIn its latest outing, the New Madrid County Central High School softball squad didn’t get the outcome it was hoping for, as Bernie put four runs across the plate in its final at-bat to earn a 9-7 win on Friday at New Madrid County Central. However, that one game – or how this week unfolds for the Eagles – can’t diminish how well this spring has gone for second-year coach Matt Hartman’s girls.
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C3D1: Sikeston vs. Notre Dame (5/14/24)Notre Dame defeated Sikeston in the Class 3 District 1 Tournament on Tuesday at Cape Central High School.
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C3D2: Scott City vs. Charleston (5/14/24)Scott City defeated Charleston in the Class 3 District 2 Tournament on Monday, May 13, in Scott City.
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C3D2: Kelly vs. Notre Dame (5/14/24)Kelly defeated Notre Dame in the Class 3 District 2 Tournament on Monday, May 13, in Scott City, Mo.
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Cape Aquatic Center reopening (5/13/24)The Central Municipal Pool, now named the Cape Aquatic Center, held a reopening ceremony Friday with city of Cape Girardeau officials, leaders of the Cape Girardeau swimming community, as well as 3-time Olympic Gold Medalist Rowdy Gaines.
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C2D1: East Prairie vs. Portageville (5/7/24)Photos from East Prairie's 7-6 win over Portageville in the semifinals of the MSHSAA Class 2, District 1 Tournament at Malden on Monday, May 6, 2024.