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Daryl Vaughn's diving catch, Noah Burkey's hits lift Poplar Bluff-Kennett in SEMO Showcase (7/6/20)Daryl Vaughn decided to pass on an opportunity to play college baseball to join the Air Force. He took flight to keep his team from falling behind at the SEMO Conference Senior Baseball Showcase on Monday. The recent Poplar Bluff graduate made a diving catch in the right-field gap leading to a double play in a tie game... -
Kennett teammates provide spark in Kennett-Poplar Bluff's 1-0 win in Senior Showcase (7/6/20)CAPE GIRARDEAU — A pair of Kennett teammates gave their team a spark in the fourth game of the SEMO Conference Baseball Showcase on Monday night at Capaha Field. Marshall Brown pitched a one-hit shutout, and Seth Tice scored the only run for the Kennett-Poplar Bluff team who beat Jackson-Dexter 1-0... -
Eftink's slam sparks Notre Dame-NMCC to 7-2 victory in SEMO Conference Baseball Showcase matchup (7/6/20)CAPE GIRARDEAU — Brayden Eftink changed the momentum with one swing of the bat. The Notre Dame catcher pulled a Garrett Henson pitch over the right-field wall to lead the Notre Dame-New Madrid County Central team to a 7-2 victory over Jackson-Dexter in the third game of the SEMO Conference Baseball Showcase on Monday at Capaha Field... -
Three Rivers softball feeding on own success at summer camps (7/1/20)After several years of success both on the field and in the classroom, the Three Rivers summer softball camps are experiencing growth in both demand and quality. “They all sold out real fast. I think everybody was tired of being cooped up,” Three Rivers coach Jeff Null said. “I feel like the level of kids that we’ve gotten this year over the past couple of years has gone way up. I think, just a little interested in our program and with it doing well, I think it is starting to show.”... -
Three Rivers men's basketball adds "versatile" Swedish forward (6/30/20)Three Rivers basketball’s recent signing may add versatility to the Raiders’ frontcourt. Simon Akeena, of Stocksund, Sweden, played for Strength ‘N Motion Prep in San Antonio, Texas, last season and recently signed with the Raiders. “He’s a Swiss Army Knife,” said Akeena’s prep school coach Mark Reed. “He’s a gym rat. He loves to be in the gym. He loves to put in the extra work to get better and he is a great young man.”... -
Dexter sending multiple athletes to SEMO Conference senior-only events (6/30/20)Dexter High School spring sports coaches expect up to 11 athletes to compete in various events the SEMO Conference is holding for recently graduated seniors. Senior-only events in baseball, boys golf, boys tennis and track and field are set for next week. They were scheduled after the spring sports seasons were canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic...
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Bloomfield twins prove quick studies at East Central College (6/30/20)Twins Kaley and Nicole Roper took high school volleyball by storm, and both were key contributors right away at East Central College in Union. With the sisters playing major roles as high school freshmen, Bloomfield made a run to the final four in Class 2... -
Tyler Smith named new Three Rivers baseball head coach (6/29/20)The final piece of a changing of the guard at Three Rivers is official. On Wednesday, the Three Rivers Board of Trustees confirmed Tyler Smith as the new baseball coach for the Raiders. “I want to thank (Three Rivers President) Dr. (Wesley) Payne and the Board of Trustees for giving me the opportunity. ... -
Giebler falls in match play at 113th Missouri Amateur (6/26/20)HOLLISTER, Mo. — Brevin Giebler won three straight holes to take the lead midway through his second round match Friday at the 113th Missouri Amateur. But the Cape Girardeau golfer lost the next two holes and was knocked out by Nicholas Sheppard of Springfield, 2 up at the Ozarks National Golf Course... -
Poplar Bluff and Jackson girls soccer return for a game after cancelled seasons (6/25/20)JACKSON, Mo. — Emily Nelson and Emily Spencer took to the field with their Poplar Bluff teammates to finally play an opponent 98 days after their soccer season was scheduled to start. The Mules played the first of two games against SEMO Conference opponents in what was billed as friendlies Thursday night...
Outdoors
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways offers kayak skills clinicsEMINENCE — Ozark National Scenic Riverways, in partnership with the Ozark Riverways Foundation and Current River State Park, will be offering free paddling clinics each Sunday from July 5 through Aug. 9. These free clinics are open to ten participants per program and pre-registration is required. Participants will need to provide their own personal flotation device & lunch... -
Breckenridge, Cheatham take win at Wappapello Bass Circuit eventThe Wappapello Bass Circuit finally was able to get back on the water last weekend for its first tournament of the summer. The turnout, as you might expect after the long layoff, was good, with 84 teams fishing the event. Stringer weights also were pretty good...
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Proper tending and disposal of fishing lines protects people and wildlifeKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Hazards for wildlife and people from lost or discarded fishing lines and hooks, and old and inactive trot lines or set lines, are not prevalent on the state’s rivers and lakes. But problems do occur sometimes, and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) urges anglers to recover lines and properly dispose of what is no longer useful...
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Wappapello Bass Circuit to host first event of the year SaturdayThings are starting to pick back up in the outdoors world, and there are several things coming up quickly. The first event coming up on this weekend’s schedule is a bass tournament at Wappapello Lake. The Wappapello Bass Circuit will host its first tournament of the year on Saturday, and it will be fished out of the Sundowner ramp...
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Missouri's frogging season kicks off June 30JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages the public to discover nature this summer during frogging season. Beginning June 30 at sunset through Oct. 31, those with a fishing permit or small-game hunting permit may frog for bullfrogs and green frogs... -
Team Rutledge wins smallmouth tournamentSixteen teams fished last weekend’s Current River Smallmouth Association His and Hers tournament, which was based out of Van Buren. Anglers had to deal with higher than normal water conditions, with the river up about 6 feet high at the time. At the end of the day, the team of Alex Rutledge and Addy Rutledge took the win with a stringer weight of 11.56 pounds...
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Get Outdoors Day on Mark Twain National ForestROLLA — Mark Twain National Forest is excited to offer free day-use at multiple locations on Saturday, June 13, in celebration of National Get Outdoors (GO) Day. For the last 12 years there has been an inclusive, nationwide effort, called GO Day, focusing on a single day when people would be inspired and motivated to get outdoors. ...
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MDC considers regulation changes regarding coyote hunting and invasive species controlJEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is proposing changes to the Wildlife Code of Missouri regarding coyote hunting and feral hog control. MDC is considering the changes in response to citizen requests to the Regulations Committee to use night vision, infrared, thermal imagery equipment or artificial light to hunt coyotes and from landowners to allow their authorized representatives to use night vision, infrared, or thermal imagery equipment without prior approval from a conservation agent to address damage caused by feral hogs.. ...
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Changes coming for future duck seasonsIf you’re a waterfowl hunter in Missouri, you’ll be interested to know about a few changes the Department of Conservation recently made to the season structure starting in 2021. In the North Zone, the duck season has been opening the first Saturday in November, and that zone has had no split...
