Two-Minute Drill: Four Redhawks Named to OVC Basketball Players to Watch Lists

The Ohio Valley Conference announced its Basketball Players to Watch this week, ahead of the OVC Basketball Media Day. For the Redhawk men, guards Marqueas Bell and Landren Blocker were recognized as Players to Watch. Bell is the only fourth-year player on SEMO's roster. He is the Redhawks top returning scorer after averaging 9.1 points and 5.2 rebounds per game last year. Blocker ranked second on the team with 22 blocks in his first year at SEMO in 2025-26. He started in 28 games, averaging 5.2 points and 3.8 boards. He also helped SEMO gain national recognition, when his alley oop dunk at home against Eastern Illinois was featured on ESPN NFL Countdown’s “You Got Mossed” segment.

Jackson handles Cape Central 44-3 as Jory Thoma makes ESPN

One of senior Jory Thoma’s three touchdown catches was highlighted on ESPN following Friday night’s 44-3 road win over Cape Central. Photo by Jay Forness. In the second quarter of what is the biggest football rivalry in Southeast Missouri, Jackson football senior star wide receiver Jory Thoma made the catch of a lifetime.

Cape Central football game canceled because of safety concerns

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - The high school football game scheduled between Cape Central and Caruthersville has been canceled. According to Cape Girardeau Public Schools Communications Director Kristin Tallent, Cape Central’s football team will not travel to Caruthersville to play the game that had been schedule for Friday, October 16.

SEMO prepares for homecoming weekend with football, parade and family events

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Southeast Missouri State University is gearing up for homecoming week, with a lineup of athletic events, giveaways and activities for students, alumni and the community. Homecoming festivities will take place Saturday, Oct. 17, highlighted by the Redhawks’ football game against Western Illinois at Houck...

Jackson golfer Addison Tate makes state, leads team to first SEMO title

Jackson girls golf junior Addison Tate was the only Indian to qualify for this year’s Class 4 State Tournament last Wednesday in Chesterfield. Tate did so one day after leading the Indians to win the area’s first-ever SEMO Conference Girls Golf Tournament. Submitted photo. Over the past decade,...

Farmington Football Seniors McCarthy, Robbins Have Long History

(Farmington) Two of Farmington’s key football players share a bond that spans from childhood to Friday night lights. Farmington senior quarterback AJ Robbins and senior linebacker Josh McCarthy have been playing together since they were in elementary school. The two grew from youth teammates to major parts of Farmington’s success. Robbins said McCarthy was not originally interested in playing football.

Weekend Sports Scoreboard – 10/9-10/26

Valle Catholic, Ste. Genevieve Honor Late Coach Don Boulware

(Ste. Genevieve) Cross-town rivals Valle Catholic and Ste. Genevieve honored the late football coach Don Boulware at halftime of Friday’s game. Boulware was an assistant coach at Valle Catholic in the 1970’s and 80’s. During his time with the Warriors, he was a part of Mark Benson’s staff that helped lay the foundation for what would become a local football powerhouse. The Warriors would win a state title the year after he left.

Paducah Tilghman WR Avery Thompson impressed on another visit to Louisville

One of the top prospects statewide in the Class of 2028, Paducah Tilghman wide receiver Avery Thompson made another visit to check in on Louisville football on Friday night. And once again, Thompson left impressed. The son of Tilghman coach Sean Thompson, the junior standout was at the Cardinals’ 44-20 win over Florida State on Friday night. He had a chance to watch the Cardinals and also chat a little with a few staff members, including wide receiver coach Deion Branch. “That was a big win over FSU, and it was great getting to see the team play like that in person,” Thompson told Cardinal Spo...

SEMO to Bring MSHSAA Volleyball Championships Back to Cape Girardeau

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Southeast Missouri State University will continue to bring Missouri’s top high school volleyball teams and their supporters to Cape Girardeau, with the Show Me Center selected to host the Missouri State High School Activities Association Girls Volleyball Championships through 2030 and the Boys Volleyball Championships through 2031.

Blackcats Cross Country Earn Medals at Potosi Invitational

POTOSI — Fredericktown High School and Middle School cross country runners turned in strong performances Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Potosi Invitational, with several athletes earning medals and one senior completing a four-year streak of all-conference honors. The meet also served as the high school MAAA Conference Championship. Senior...

Carlisle County's Rickard commits to Southern Miss

PADUCAH, KY -- As high school basketball teams get set to hold their first practices of the season this week, Carlisle County's Wyatt Rickard kicked off the week with a huge announcement. Rickard, a 6'10 forward, announced on social media that he has committed to play his college basketball at...

Spoofhounds fall in 4 sets in Senior Night match against Cardinals

A trio of seniors with Maryville High School volleyball (11-6, 3-1 MEC) bid farewell to their home gym as the Spoofhounds fell to the Benton High School Cardinals (18-13, 4-3 MEC) in four sets on Oct. 8. Pregame warmups ended differently than it has the whole season for senior hitters...

Lindenwood Drops the Game Ball Brawl to SEMO

ST. CHARLES, Mo- After an almost month-long road trip, the Lindenwood football team finally came home for the first time since August, and while most teams wait for their big rival trophy game near the end of the season, Lindenwood would get it as a homecoming gift taking on rival Southeast Missouri State.

SEMO pulls away from Lindenwood for first OVC win of the year

SEMO football defeated Lindenwood 38-27 on Saturday, taking a second-half lead to secure its first Ohio Valley Conference win of the season and return the Game Ball Brawl trophy to Cape Girardeau after losing it last year. Junior quarterback Braylen Ragland threw for 208 yards and three touchdowns while adding...

SEMO goes final yard to defeat Lindenwood, reclaim Game Ball Brawl trophy

ST. CHARLES – Of the one hundred yards on a football field, the last one can be the most difficult to earn. Southeast Missouri State experienced that Saturday, as the one-yard line became the location of near-disaster, disaster and triumph within the same game. Quarterback Braylen Ragland threw for...

Show Me Center to host Missouri high school volleyball championships through 2031

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — Southeast Missouri State University will continue hosting Missouri’s high school volleyball championships at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau through 2031. The Missouri State High School Activities Association has selected the Show Me Center to host the girls’ volleyball state championships from...

Valle Catholic wins MAFC White Division Title in Blowout of Ste. Genevieve

(Ste. Genevieve) The Valle Catholic Warriors football team is the MAFC White Division champion after their 55-7 win over rival Ste. Genevieve Friday night. The Warriors got going right away with a 51-yard touchdown pass from Sam Kuehn to Kaden Williams on the first play from scrimmage. The Valle defense got a stop, and quickly went up two scores on a run from their quarterback.

Farmington Football Capitalizes on Errors, Pulls Away to Beat St. Pius X

(Festus) The Farmington Knights football team battled and defeated the St. Pius X Lancers 41-20 Friday night. It was an early stalemate, as the Knights went four and out to start the game. The Lancers took their opening possession to the red zone, but the Knights’ defense forced a goal line stand to keep it scoreless through the first quarter.

Gridiron Glory Week 8: Scores and highlights

PADUCAH — Check out the scores and highlights from week 8 of Gridiron Glory below. Henry County 49, Clarksville NW 0 (Thursday) Sesser-Valier/Waltonville 42, Eldorado 8 (Saturday)