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Heartland Hoops

The Notre Dame Girls Basketball team won the SEMO Conference Girls Basketball Tournament...

High School Basketball Tournament Championship scores

Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 11:29 PM CST
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By Todd Richards
Here’s a look at High School Basketball tournament championship scores from Friday 12/1.

Heartland Football Friday

Mayfield defeats Owensboro Catholic in 53-48 in KY State Title game

Mayfield Football defeats Owensboro Catholic to win State Title

Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 6:01 PM CST
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By Todd Richards
The Mayfield High School Football team beat Owensboro Catholic 53-48 Friday in Lexington to win the Kentucky Class 2A State Title.

Football

SIU football players flew out of Veterans Airport in Marion Friday morning, December 1.

SIU football leaves to face University of Idaho at 2nd FCS Playoff game

Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 3:27 PM CST
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By Heartland News
The Southern Illinois University Football team will play the University of Idaho Vandals this Saturday in the second round of the FCS Playoffs.

Heartland Sports

Here are High School Tournament Basketball scores in the Heartland from Thursday, November 30.

Heartland Tournament Basketball Scores

Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 10:19 PM CST
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By Todd Richards
Here are High School Tournament Basketball scores in the Heartland from Thursday, November 30.

Heartland Football Friday

The Carr Trophy presented to the most outstanding player in the SEMO Conference went to...

Top SEMO Conference Football Honors handed out Wednesday night

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 10:57 PM CST
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By Todd Richards
The top SEMO Conference Football Honors were handed out Wednesday night at the 78th annual Grid Iron Banquet presented by the Poplar Bluff Letter Club at Black River Coliseum.

Basketball

SEMO scores season high in win over Harris-Stowe.

SEMO Women score season high in win over Harris-Stowe

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 7:04 PM CST
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By Todd Richards
The SEMO Women’s Basketball team scored a season high in defeating Harris-Stowe 86-48 Tuesday at the Show Me Center.

News

SIUC football fans are gearing up for the Saluki's second round playoff game.

SIUC football fans gearing up for the Saluki’s second round playoff game

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 5:22 PM CST
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By Colin Baillie
A lot of Saluki fans will be making plans to watch the big game back here in the Heartland.

Heartland Sports

Coming off a big post-season win over the weekend, six Saluki players are named to the...

Some Salukis named to All-MVC Team

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 11:04 PM CST
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By Heartland News
Coming off a big post-season win over the weekend, six Saluki players are named to the All-Missouri Valley Conference Team.

Heartland Sports

There will be some new faces on the SEMO baseball team when the Redhawks take the field next...

SEMO Redhawks baseball announce new signees

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 11:40 AM CST
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By Michale Johnson
There will be some new faces on the SEMO baseball team when the Redhawks take the field next season.

MLB

Minnesota Twins pitcher Sonny Gray works against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning...

Cardinals make Sonny Gray signing official at press conference

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 10:31 AM CST
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By Brenden Schaeffer
The contract marks the first multi-year agreement of the winter for St. Louis. The Cardinals had previously signed Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson to one-year pacts.
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Football

SIU dominates Nicholls for first FCS win at Saluki Stadium

SIU Football wins first FCS Playoff game at Saluki Stadium

Updated: Nov. 25, 2023 at 5:25 PM CST
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By Todd Richards
The SIU Football team won it’s first FCS Playoff game at Saluki Stadium Saturday 35-0 over Nicholls.

Heartland Football Friday

MO State Semifinal Football scores from Saturday 11/25

Missouri High School Football State Semifinal scores

Updated: Nov. 25, 2023 at 4:02 PM CST
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By Todd Richards
Here are a look at the Missouri High School Football State Semifinal scores from Saturday, November 25.

High-school

(KFVS) High and college football scores and matchups

High School and College Football scores and matchups ahead

Updated: Nov. 24, 2023 at 10:08 PM CST
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By Todd Richards
Here’s a look at scores and matchups ahead in High School and College Football.

Heartland Sports

SEMO Volleyball team falls to Eastern Illinois in OVC Final

SEMO Volleyball Team falls short to EIU in OVC Championship match

Updated: Nov. 22, 2023 at 10:37 PM CST
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By Todd Richards
The SEMO Volleyball team lost to top seeded Eastern Illinois Wednesday in the Ohio Valley Conference Championship match 3-0.

News

The jersey numbers of Don Clayton and Dennis Jackson were retired.

Jersey numbers retired for Murray State University football legends

Updated: Nov. 21, 2023 at 3:54 PM CST
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By Clayton Hester
Murray State Athletics honored two of its legendary figures, Don Clayton and Dennis Jackson, during the pregame activities of their final football game of 2023. This event took place at Roy Stewart Stadium on November 18.

News

The Big South-OVC Football Association has announced its annual award winners and...

Big South-OVC Football Association announces all-conference & annual award winners

Updated: Nov. 21, 2023 at 3:37 PM CST
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By Clayton Hester
The Big South-OVC Football Association has announced its annual award winners and all-conference teams for the 2023 season, based on votes by head coaches and communications directors.

Heartland Hoops

The basketball season kicks off with the Vienna Classic Tournament on Thanksgiving week.

Dozens of Heartland schools to compete in ‘Turkey Tournament’ in Vienna, Ill.

Updated: Nov. 20, 2023 at 1:07 PM CST
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By Amber Ruch
The basketball season kicks off with the Vienna Classic Tournament on Thanksgiving week.

National

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Lance Lynn throws to the plate during the first inning of...

Reports: Cardinals sign Lance Lynn to one-year contract

Updated: Nov. 20, 2023 at 11:46 AM CST
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By Brenden Schaeffer
Multiple outlets reported Monday morning that the Cardinals are in agreement with Lance Lynn on a one-year contract worth in the neighborhood of $10 million guaranteed.

Football

Southern Illinois University Football receives an at-large bid to the FCS Playoffs.

SIU Football receives bid to FCS Playoffs

Updated: Nov. 19, 2023 at 11:15 PM CST
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By Jess Todd and Olivia Tock
Southern Illinois University Football receives an at-large bid to the FCS Playoffs.

Heartland Sports

The Murphysboro Red Devils finish their season with a record of 11-2

Rochester defeats Murphysboro in Class 4A State Football Semifinal match

Updated: Nov. 18, 2023 at 11:00 PM CST
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By Josh Seabaugh
Murphysboro hosted Rochester in the Class 4A State Football Semifinal match on Saturday, November 18

Heartland Sports

The football games were played on November 18 and included two Heartland teams

Missouri State Football Tournament scores

Updated: Nov. 18, 2023 at 10:58 PM CST
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By Josh Seabaugh
The final scores are in for the Missouri State Football Tournament Saturday games

Heartland Football Friday

You can catch Heartland Football Friday on Heartland News at 10.

Heartland Football Friday 11/17

Updated: Nov. 17, 2023 at 10:54 PM CST
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By Amber Ruch and Josh Seabaugh
You can catch Heartland Football Friday on Heartland News at 10.

Heartland Football Friday

Portageville preparing for Class 1 District 1 Championship

Portageville Football preparing for Class 1 District 1 Championship against Marionville

Updated: Nov. 16, 2023 at 11:42 PM CST
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By Jess Todd
The top two teams in Class 1 in Missouri are set to kick off between the Bulldogs and Comets on Saturday.

Basketball

SIU defeats Chicago State in men's basketball

SIU Basketball defeats Chicago State to improve to 3-0

Updated: Nov. 16, 2023 at 10:09 PM CST
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By Todd Richards
The SIU Basketball team defeated Chicago State 71-55 Thursday night at Banterra Center to improve to 3-0 on the season.

Basketball

The SEMO men’s basketball team hosted Evansville at their home opener on Wednesday, November...

SEMO drops 2023 Championship Banners at home opener against Evansville

Updated: Nov. 15, 2023 at 11:10 PM CST
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By Olivia Tock
The SEMO men’s basketball team hosted Evansville at their home opener on Wednesday, November 15 at the Show Me Center.

Heartland Sports

The SEMO Men’s Basketball team will host Evansville Wednesday night in the home opener.

Big home opener ahead Wednesday for SEMO Basketball team

Updated: Nov. 15, 2023 at 12:20 PM CST
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By Todd Richards
The SEMO Men’s Basketball team will host Evansville Wednesday night in the home opener.

Heartland Football Friday

Heartland Football Friday: Top 12 Plays of the Week at 10 p.m. 8/21

Heartland Football Friday Top 12 Plays of the Week

Updated: Nov. 13, 2023 at 10:52 PM CST
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By Olivia Tock
It’s the last week of Heartland Football Friday. Check out this special segment of Top 12 Plays of the Week.

News

A two-day skills clinic with St. Louis Cardinals first base coach and former MLB player Stubby...

2-day skills clinic with Cardinals’ Stubby Clapp held in Marion

Updated: Nov. 12, 2023 at 10:59 PM CST
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By Amber Ruch
A two-day skills clinic with St. Louis Cardinals first base coach and former MLB player Stubby Clapp was held in Marion, Illinois this weekend.

Heartland Sports

The winners of the games that were played on Saturday, November 11 will move on to the...

Illinois High School Football Playoffs Quarterfinals

Updated: Nov. 11, 2023 at 10:58 PM CST
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By Josh Seabaugh
The scores are in for the Quarterfinals of the Illinois High School Football Playoffs

Heartland Sports

The Skyhawks have now claimed a conference championship in three consecutive seasons for the...

UT Martin defeats Southeast Missouri to get share of OVC title

Updated: Nov. 11, 2023 at 10:58 PM CST
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By Josh Seabaugh
The University of Tennessee at Martin football team defeated the Southeast Missouri State University football team, earning a share of its third conference championship in a row

Heartland Sports

Cape Central Swimmer Phin Theall won a Missouri Boys State Championship on Friday, November 10...

Cape Central swimmer wins State Championship

Updated: Nov. 10, 2023 at 11:13 PM CST
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By Todd Richards
Cape Central Swimmer Phin Theall won a Missouri Boys State Championship Friday in the 100 Butterfly.

Heartland Football Friday

Watch highlights from Heartland Football Friday on Heartland News at 10.

Heartland Football Friday 11/10

Updated: Nov. 10, 2023 at 10:52 PM CST
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By Amber Ruch and Josh Seabaugh
Watch highlights from Heartland Football Friday on Heartland News at 10.

High-school

Southeast Missouri State University signings

Guilliams highlights SEMO Sports Signees

Updated: Nov. 9, 2023 at 8:18 PM CST
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By Todd Richards
Jackson Volleyball star Holland Guilliams highlights the Redhawks signees on Thursday 11/9.

Heartland Hoops

Reynolds signs his letter of intent at Cape Central high school next to his family.

Cape Central’s Jay Reynolds signs with SEMO Basketball

Updated: Nov. 8, 2023 at 10:55 PM CST
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By Jess Todd
The Cape Central senior signed his letter of intent with SEMO on Wednesday morning.

Heartland Sports

Shawnee Community College Head Basketball Coach John Sparks reached a major milestone...

Shawnee Community College Basketball Coach reaches milestone

Updated: Nov. 8, 2023 at 10:48 PM CST
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By Todd Richards
Shawnee Community College Head Basketball Coach John Sparks reached a major milestone Wednesday night.

Heartland Sports

The SIU Women’s Basketball team defeated SEMO 85-70 in the regular season opener Tuesday night...

SIU Women’s Basketball team rallies in 2nd half to beat SEMO

Updated: Nov. 7, 2023 at 11:15 PM CST
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By Todd Richards
The SIU Women’s Basketball team defeated SEMO 85-70 in the regular season opener Tuesday night at Banterra Center.

Heartland Sports

NCAA Basketball scores

NCAA Basketball opening night scores from 11/6

Updated: Nov. 7, 2023 at 3:14 AM CST
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By Todd Richards
Here are NCAA Basketball scores from opening night 11/6.

Heartland Football Friday

Heartland Football Friday: Top 12 Plays of the Week 11/6

Heartland Football Friday Top 12 Plays of the Week

Updated: Nov. 6, 2023 at 10:48 PM CST
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By Todd Richards
Did you catch this week’s Heartland Football Friday? If you missed it, here’s a look at the Top 12 Plays of the Week.

High-school

Hornets celebrate winning the state title on the court at the Show Me Center.

Advance volleyball wins Class 1 State Championship

Updated: Nov. 4, 2023 at 10:53 PM CDT
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By Jess Todd
The Hornets swept the first three sets 25-13, 25-13 and 25-20 for a 3-0 victory over South Iron.

Heartland Sports

The winners of the games that were played on Saturday, November 4 will move on to the...

Illinois High School Football Playoffs Round 2 final scores

Updated: Nov. 4, 2023 at 9:18 PM CDT
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By Josh Seabaugh
The scores are in for the second round of the Illinois High School Football playoffs

Heartland Football Friday

Heartland Football Friday 11/3.

Heartland Football Friday 11/3

Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 11:25 PM CDT
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By Amber Ruch
Watch Heartland Football Friday on Heartland News at 10.

News

Woodland Cross Country athlete, Reed Layton, won 1st place at the Missouri State Championship

Woodland Boys win Cross Country State Championship

Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 9:32 PM CDT
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By Josh Seabaugh
The Woodland Boys Cross Country team has won the Missouri State Championship

Heartland Sports

Advance will face against South Iron for the championship on Saturday, November 4

Advance Volleyball wins against Galena, moves on to finals

Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 9:28 PM CDT
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By Josh Seabaugh
The Advance Volleyball team will be competing in the state championship this weekend after their semifinal victory

High-school

Hornets were sent off to states by the Advance School District on Thursday morning.

Advance volleyball ready for Class 1 State Championships

Updated: Nov. 2, 2023 at 11:23 PM CDT
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By Jess Todd
Hornets will play on the same court where they won the 2022 title Friday night in the Class 1 Semifinals against Galena at 6 p.m.

High-school

The Notre Dame Boys Soccer Team lost a close game against Farmington with a final score of 1-2

A pair of Heartland Soccer teams lose close games

Updated: Nov. 2, 2023 at 11:06 PM CDT
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By Todd Richards
The SEMO Women’s Soccer team and Notre Dame boys high school soccer team lost close call games Thursday night in Tournament play.

News

A check was presented to John A. Logan College by the Julia Harrison Bruce Foundation on...

JALC receives nearly $2.4M donation for new indoor baseball, softball facility

Updated: Nov. 2, 2023 at 5:20 PM CDT
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By Olivia Tock and Colin Baillie
The Julia Harrison Bruce Foundation and Fred G. Harrison Foundation donated $2.4 million for a new 12,000 square foot indoor baseball and softball facility at John A. Logan College.

Football

LaWilliam Holmes makes a play at practice for the Redhawks.

SEMO football hosting Robert Morris Saturday on Senior Day

Updated: Nov. 1, 2023 at 10:57 PM CDT
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By Jess Todd
SEMO currently leads the Big South-OVC at 3-0, the last remaining undefeated team in conference.

MLB

The Texas Rangers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 Wednesday at Chase Field to claim...

Texas Rangers win first World Series

Updated: Nov. 1, 2023 at 10:14 PM CDT
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By Todd Richards and Olivia Tock
The Texas Rangers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 Wednesday at Chase Field to claim their first World Series title.

Heartland Sports

Here are Heartland Tournament Sports scores from Tuesday, October 31.

Heartland Tournament Sports scores from Tuesday 10/31

Updated: Oct. 31, 2023 at 10:56 PM CDT
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By Todd Richards
Here are Heartland Tournament Sports scores from Tuesday, October 31.

Heartland Football Friday

Heartland Football Friday: Top 12 Plays of the Week 10/30

Heartland Football Friday Top 12 Plays of the Week

Updated: Oct. 30, 2023 at 11:35 PM CDT
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By Todd Richards
It’s that time again: Heartland Football Friday Top 12 Plays of the Week.
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