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DIRTcar Summer Nationals Races Five States in Week 4
HARRISBURG, AR (July 2, 2024) – The 39th DIRTcar Summer Nationals has officially crossed the halfway point and now prepares for a Southern swing of six races in five different states. Week 4 kicks off Tuesday with the Late Models’ and DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals’ first-ever visits...
Cape Central hires former MLB pitcher as new head baseball coach
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Cape Girardeau Public Schools hired a former Major League Baseball player as the school’s new head baseball coach. Matt Palmer is a Caruthersville native. He joins the Tigers after serving as the American Leadership Academy’s high school baseball coach in Gilbert, Arizona for...
Squirrels sweep Perfectos, extend winning streak to four
CHARLESTON, Mo. — The Charleston Squirrels have seemingly cracked the code when it comes to the Cardinal Legacy Perfectos, sweeping Monday's doubleheader to extend their winning streak to four games, a streak that highlights the team’s recent surge in performance. "It's been gratifying to see our team elevate...
Bell City BB pursuit of the state's best will begin sooner than later
It is rarely NOT baseball season for athletes throughout Southeast Missouri, particularly at the smaller schools, such as Bell City. The Cubs’ varsity baseball program officially began practicing this past spring in March and had its season run through May, where they fell to eventual MSHSAA Class 1 state champion, Oran, in the District 2 title game.
Lone Star lessons shape Ty Powers' path to SEMO
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — In the world of college football, where million-dollar facilities and high-priced kicking coaches are the norm, Ty Powers took a different path. He turned YouTube tutorials into his playbook, sweat equity into a Division I opportunity, and a small-town Texas field into a launching pad.
Living legend: Advance's Erin Hoffman honored with 2024 Semoball's Lifetime Achievement Award
ADVANCE, Mo. — Believe it or not, Advance High School volleyball coach Erin Hoffman was surprised to find out she was receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 Semoball Awards. “This wasn't even on my radar. I wasn't even expecting it,” Hoffman said. “I think when the guy...
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