Jeremy Maclin To Remain A Tiger?

If you watch Heartland News (even a little) you have probably heard me talk about "home"...Southwestern Ohio...A little town (Lewisburg) west of Dayton. Lewisburg is similar in size to Advance, MO...about 1,800 people. You have probably heard me mention a time or two my passion for the Cincinnati Reds and Cincinnati Bengals. So any time I can connect the Bengals and Reds to Heartland sports fans it's a good day.


The NFL Draft is fast approaching and former Missouri reciever Jeremy Maclin could join former Mizzou player Justin Smith as the Cincinnati Bengals top pick. According to the Dayton Daily News Maclin is charted high on the Bengals draft board. He will travel to the banks of the Ohio river for meeting with the Bengals braintrust April 2-3.

Here is a link to the Dayton Daily News article:
Jeremy Maclin a (Bengal) Tiger?

High School Hoops Highlights

I wanted to post this short video our photographer / satellite truck operator Bill Allen put together last week.

Enjoy!

Scott CC Wins The Class 1 Championship

1st QTR:
Holy Cow!

The Scott County Central players must have slammed a few cases of Redbull...They have wings! The Braves lead Newtown-Harris 34-14 at the end of the first quarter (just three off the record of 37 set by Riverview Gardens in 1993).

2nd QTR:
The Braves have set a new MSHSA Final Four record for points in a half with 64, breaking the record of 56 set by Greenwood in a 1991 class 1A semifinal game against Wellington-Napoleon.

Halftime Score:
Scott County Central 64
Newtown-Harris 35

Ottor Porter is perfect from the field 8-8 with 18 points. Drew Thomas has 22 points and Bobby Hatchett has 20.

The Braves have made as many shots (27) as Newtown-Harris has taken (27).

3rd QTR:
The Braves keep the foot on the gas pedal... Leading 83-51. Bobby Hatchett leads all scorers wtih 27.

I think it's safe to plan the Championship party!

I'm wiped out just watching!

4th QTR:
It's a final...
Scott County Central wins the Class 1 State Championship 98-63 over Newtown-Harris.

Portageville Wins The Class 2 Championship

Portageville and Harrisburg are ready to tip-off in the Class 2 Championship. I watched some of Harrisburg's semifinal game yesterday... They will be a tough team for Jim Bidewell and company to beat. Cory Via scored 48 of Harrisburgs 81 points.

Stay tuned... more to come.

1st QTR:
Wow... Portageville looks strong! Leading Harrisburg 24-10 after one quarter.
Buron Wright leads Portageville with 11. Cory Via has been held to only one bucket.

2nd QTR:
Wow...Not in a good way. The tide turned in favor of Harrisburg.
Portageville was leading 30-12 and looking to put the game away, but Max Manning was fouled and started a 13-0 run. Cory Via hit a pair of 3's and Harrisburg was able to pull to within 5 at 30-25.
Portageville woke up and hit a lay in and three pointer to end the half leading 35-5.

Byron Wright has 11 points and Bruce Mathis has 10.

3rd QTR:
It was back and forth... Both teams enjoying brief runs. Harrisburg is creaping back into the game...trailing 47-42 at the end of the 3rd qtr. Harrisburg star Cory Via has 11 points and 4 fouls.

4th QTR:
Cory Via just fouled out with 11 points... 6:24 to go Portageville leading 52-44.
Donnell Minnis just fouled out with 8 points...2:45 to go Portageville leading 54.-53

:41 seconds to go Portageville leads 57-53 and has the ball shooting free throws. It's looking good!

Portageville wins the Class 2 Missouri State Title:
Portageville 60
Harrisburg 55

MSHSAA Class 1 Semifinal: Scott County Central vs Glasgow

I was not able to update any info while the Scott County Central game was being played...Had to do a Skype live shot for the 5:00 pm news and edit highlights for the 6:00 pm news.

Scott County Central dominated Glasgow! Winning easily 78-44. Four Braves scored in double figures lead by Drew Thomas with 31.

Watching this team play is like watching a college team...Fast paced, acrobatic and athletic!
Scott County Central takes the court looking for state title #13 Saturday afternoon at 12:20 pm.
Their opponet will be the winner of Chadwick vs Newton Harris.

Countdown to the Class 1 Semifinal: Scott County Central (27-2) vs Glasgow (25-5).

I can't wait for this to begin. Scott County Central appears to be unstoppable.
It will be interesting to see the fan support for both teams...Glasgow is less than an hour drive northwest of Columbia. I think it's safe to say the crowd will tilt heavily on the side of Glasgow.
25 minute to tipp off!

KFVS12 WebCast To Feature Southeast Redhawk Baseball

SEMO baseball fans will like this... SEMO baseball live via webcast.
Just got the official word...Here is the press release.

(Cape Girardeau) The KFVS12.com WebCast will present up to 10 Southeast Missouri State Redhawk baseball games live from Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau for the 2009 season. Here are the scheduled games:

Saturday, March 28 – 1:00 p.m. vs. U.T. Martin
Tuesday, March 31 – 3:00 p.m. vs. Evansville
Saturday, April 4 – 1:00 p.m. vs. Jacksonville State
Tuesday, April 14 – 3:00 p.m. vs. Southern Illinois University
Friday, April 17 – 6:00 p.m. vs. SIU Edwardsville
Wednesday, April 22 – 6:30 p.m. vs. Arkansas State
Saturday, May 2 – 1:00 p.m. vs. Eastern Illinois (double header)
Friday, May 15 – 1:00 p.m. vs. Morehead State (double header)

The multi-camera WebCasts will be presented live around the world at KFVS12.com, and then archived on the web site for users to watch at their convenience. Both the live presentation and the archived version will be available free of charge. The archived version will be posted several hours after the end of game coverage. Title sponsor for Redhawk baseball WebCasts is Southeast Missouri Hospital. Internet access at Capaha Park is provided through a special arrangement with Big River Telephone.
“We’re proud to put the beauty of Capaha Park and the excitement of Southeast Redhawk Baseball on a global stage,” said Paul Keener, Director of Marketing for KFVS12. “We give lots of the credit to Southeast Missouri Hospital and Big River Telephone for helping to make this possible.”
The KFVS12.com WebCast will partner with Mississippi River Radio station KGIR and will feature the voices of Sports Director Erik Sean along with analysis from Jess Bolen. Their play by play will be available on KGIR and the WebCast simultaneously. This is the second time KFVS12 and River Radio have worked together on the WebCast. River Radio announcers were also used during Southeast Redhawk basketball presentations. All Redhawk baseball games, both home and away, are scheduled to be on KGIR.
“Erik is one of the premiere radio sports broadcasters in our viewing area and we’re thrilled to partner with him for Redhawk baseball,” said Keener. “More local content to more people more often should be the goal of local media. If we can work together to make that happen then we’re all for it. We think the combination will make for exciting WebCasts.”
Since the KFVS12.com WebCast premiered in the fall of 2007, the free on-line video presentation has featured more than 100 regional events including local high school and college football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, and gymnastic events, along with softball, parades, and local ceremonies.
Erik Sean is the multiple award winning radio sports voice for Southeast Redhawk basketball and baseball, along with Plaza Tire Capaha baseball and Jackson high school football. He serves as the Director of Sports Operations for Mississippi River Radio.
Jess Bolen has managed the Plaza Tire Capaha amateur baseball team for 42 years and was recently inducted into the National Baseball Congress Hall of Fame.
“This is a great chance for out of town fans, friends, family, and alumni to see events that they never would before,” added Keener. “And we think the players, coaches, and parents will enjoy watching on-demand when it’s convenient for them.”
In an exclusive arrangement with Raycom Media, Inc., parent company of KFVS12, the station will stream full coverage, multi-camera events live at www.kfvs12.com. The content will also be archived for on-demand viewing following the end of event coverage. All WebCast content will be available free of charge.
KFVS12 is the CBS Network affiliate serving the Cape Girardeau, Paducah, Harrisburg television market, and is a free broadcast service of Raycom Media, Inc. KFVS12 also operates The Heartland’s CW (WQWQ-TV), KFVS12.com, and The StormTeam Weather Network.
Mississippi River Radio operates 16 radio stations in the Southeast Missouri/Southern Illinois region and is a free service of Max Media LLC. KGIR-AM is licensed in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

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For more information contact Paul Keener, Director of Marketing for KFVS12 at (573) 335-1212 or e-mail pkeener@kfvs12.com

MSHSAA Class 2 Semifinal: Portageville vs Miller

The Portageville Bulldogs hit the court early this morning (9:00 am) for a MSHSAA Class 2 Semifinal game against Miller.

Early on it looks as though the Bulldogs will run away with the game...But as soon as they build a lead the Miller Cardinals keep it from getting out of hand. A 8-0 run to end the first quarter helped Miller take a 2-point lead after eight minutes. Miller built it's largest lead of the first half early in the second quarter.

Portageville fans can smile...The Bulldogs wiped the sleep from their eyes and woke-up. A pair of early 3's from Bruce Mathis and a 10-run put Portageville out in front 25-19 and hit halftime leading 27-25.

{Second Half}

I would love to know what head coach Jim Bidewell said to his team at haltime...It's working!
The Bulldogs are catching fire and trying to run Miller out of the Mizzou Arena. Thanks to a big third quarter the Bulldogs lead 54-44 with 2:15 remaining in the game. I think It's safe to say Portageville will play for a Class 2 State Championship. The Title game will be played Friday at 12:20 pm...Should Miller comeback to win the Bulldogs would play in the consolation game set for Friday at 9:00 am.

Bulldogs lead 55-47 with 2:00 to go...

FINAL:
Portageville 60
Miller 53

Donnell Minnis leads the Bulldogs with 14

March To Columbia

Two more Heartland teams advanced to play in the Final Four at the Mizzou Arena in Columbia: Scott County Central and Portageville.

Portageville last played in the Final Four in 1999 (they finished 3rd). The Bulldogs have enjoyed a ton of success in Columbia bringing home four titles.

Portageville Bulldogs:
1991 - 2A Championship
1992 - 2A Championship
1993 - 2A Championship
1994 - 2A Championship
1998 - Fourth place finish
1999 - Third place finish

Scott County Central has won more boys basketball championships (12) than any school in Missouri.

Scott County Central Braves:
1976 -1A Championship
1979 -1A Championship
1980 -2A Championship
1983 -1A Championship
1985 -1A Championship
1986 -1A Championship
1987 -1A Championship
1988 -1A Championship
1989 -1A Championship
1990 -1A Championship
1991 -1A Championship
1993 -1A Championship
1994 -Second place finish
2008 -Third place finish

Dexer vs Webb City

The Class 4 Girls Semifinal game is underway. The Dexter Lady Bearcats and Webb City are playing tight. Both teams are missing a lot of shots. Midway into the 2nd quarter teams are shooting poorly: Dexter 6-21 and Webb City 8-18. Dexter can't buy a bucket.
I'll have more at halftime.

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This is not pretty. Haltime score: Dexter 12 Webb City 28.
The numbers are UGLY!
Dexter just 6-30 from the field and just 1-11 from behind the arc. The big stat for Dexter (despite their lack of shooting accuracy) has to be fouls... 11 fouls in the half called on the Lady Bearcats (Katelyn Heil has four)

On the flip side Webb City shot 10-24 from the field and 8-13 from the free throw line.

It's not looking good for the Lady Bearcats! They are playing sluggish.

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Dexter comes on strong late in the game... Cuts the deficit to four (49-45) with under 2:00 minutes to go.

1:32 to go in the game...
Dexter 45
Webb City 51

Can they finish the comeback?

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FINAL SCORE:
Dexter 47
Webb City 58

Tough time to lose your first game of the season...But the Lady Bearcats can still finish third in the state in class 4 and will end the season as one of only four girls team still playing in class 4 still ....A feat deserving of a standing ovation.

Salukis Season Ends At MVC Tournament

The roller coater season for the Southern Illinois Salukis ended Friday afternoon with a loss to the Bradley Braves 67-55 in a first round game of the MVC Tournament.

The game started well for SIU as they built a 19-7 lead. It proved to be their largest lead of the game, but it was short lived.

Southern couldn't buy a bucket and Bradley caught fire taking off on a 25 to 8 run to hit the locker room leading by 9 at 34-25.

Southern trailed by as many as 15 early in the second half but managed to battle back to within 7 with just over eight minutes remaining in the game. Down the stretch Bradley guard Sam Maniscalco took control at the line hitting eight of the Braves last ten free throws to slam the door. Maniscalco finished with a game high 21 points and a perfect 14-14 from the charity stripe.

The Salukis were lead in scoring by senior forward Tony Boyle's 16. Ryan Hare added points in 37 minutes on the floor.

The 2008-09 season ended with a 13-18 record.

If Chris Lowery and company get a big man next season this team could have a season Saluki Nation expects.

SEMO Coach Hospitalized Following Car Accident

I just got this startling news concerning Southeast Missouri State Head Women's Basketball Coach John Ishee. I will have as much updated information possible tonight on Heartland News at Ten.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., March 1, 2009 – Southeast Missouri State University’s head women's basketball Coach John Ishee was involved in an automobile accident early Sunday morning in St Louis County.

According to Southeast Athletic Director John Shafer, Coach Ishee was injured and is hospitalized in St. Louis. “He is being held for observation and testing for the next 48 hours. He was able to visit with his staff Sunday afternoon,” said Shafer.

Assistant Coach Chris Harris will handle the head coaching duties for the game at Tennessee State University on Tuesday, Shafer said. The University will release more information as it becomes available.