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C1D2BB: Experience, pitching lifts Oran past upstart Bell City for another title
The degree of growth for the Bell City High School baseball program over the past three seasons has been impressive. The Cubs improved from three wins in 2022 to eight a year ago, and this spring they won 13 games, which was the most by the program since the three-year state championship run ended in 2017.
C1D2: Oran secures another shot at district gold
BELL 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.
C1Q1: Softball super stars, super teams set to collide
The anticipation of Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark’s professional debut on Tuesday had basketball fans, regardless of gender, having heart palpitations with excitement across the nation. On a more local level, the same euphoria ought to be felt as high school softball fans await Wednesday’s scintillating match-up between area...
Multiple Class 3 State qualifiers for NMCC and Kelly
FLAT 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...
SCC’s Banks-Warren, Sanders secure spots at Class 1 State Meet
MOKANE, 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. Banks-Warren, a seasoned state qualifier, captured gold...
C3D2: Kelly stuns Scott City behind dominating start from Ross Peters
SCOTT CITY - A season filled with ups and downs culminated in a massive moment on Wednesday for the Kelly Hawks. The No. 3 seeded Hawks battled the No. 1 seed Scott City Rams, and a masterful pitching performance from Ross Peters and a two-run home run from Reece Eftink led the Hawks to a 4-1 to claim the Class 3 District 2 championship.
SV baseball falls to Chaffee, ending season
St. Vincent went toe-to-toe against the top seed in the district. However, it wasn’t enough. The Indians had their chances, but ultimately fell 8-5 to Chaffee in the Class 2, District 3 tournament on May 11. “Chaffee is a good team,” St. Vincent coach Corey Sauer said. “We fought...
SEMO introduces new women’s head basketball coach
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Southeast Missouri State University announced its new women’s head basketball coach. According to the university, Briley Palmer agreed to a five-year contract which will run through April 30, 2029. She was introduced on Thursday, May 16 at the Show Me Center. A meet-and-greet with...
Holcomb softball rallies, knocks off Advance in high-scoring Class 1 quarterfinal
When Advance pushed the game’s first three runs across with just one away in the first inning, Holcomb gave the ball to a freshman, and it never looked back. Led by an early surge and some big insurance late, the Holcomb Hornets, led by a tough-as-nails performance from Khloe Furlow in the circle, punched their ticket to the Class 1 final four in an 11-7 win over Advance.
Notre Dame track and field has 17 advance to state meet
Notre Dame track and field junior Abbie Spooler won the Class 3 Sectional 1 Championship in pole vault with a mark of 11 feet, three inches on Saturday at Park Hills Central. Photo by Nick McNeal. After making history two weekends ago by winning its first district championship in five...
Forck's big bat sets up C3D2 final matchup vs. Scott City
The 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...
Cardinals advance to district title
The Benton Cardinals cruised past the Cameron Dragons 15-0 in the Class 4 District 16 semifinals on Tuesday. Senior Jackson Kanacsky set the tone for the Cardinals with his start on the mound. Kanacsky struck out three batters looking to record all three outs of the top of the first inning.
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