Kaiden Karper

5 days ago | semoball.com | Kaiden Karper

On June 14, 2025, golfer Kenny Bramlett had something to celebrate when he shot a hole-in-one on the 8th hole at Kimbeland Country Club in Jackson. Semoball Daily BriefingLocal sports headlines sent each morning. Using a 4 iron, Bramlett delivered a perfectly struck 176-yard shot that found the cup in one smooth stroke, marking one of just several hole-in-ones that the course has seen in the past few years. The unforgettable moment was witnessed by playing partners Ben McKuin and Kent Phillips.

5 days ago | semoball.com | Kaiden Karper

At first glance, Perryville right-hander Troy O’Keefe’s numbers suggest that he was, without question, one of the top high school baseball players in Southeast Missouri this past spring. Following his senior season, O’Keefe posted a 7-2 record with a 1.02 ERA and 106 strikeouts, while his 5.89 strikeout-to-walk ratio led all starting pitchers in the area.

1 week ago | dddnews.com | Kaiden Karper

The Thrillville Thrillbillies enjoyed being on the winning side of a high-scoring slugfest at the expense of the Cape Catfish, who could not battle back from a big early deficit. Thrillville tallied eight runs in the first inning and never looked back, defeating the Catfish 12-9 to claim the 2025 Battle of the Border trophy on Friday, June 20, at Capaha Field.

1 week ago | semoball.com | Kaiden Karper

EUGENE, Ore. – Carly Pujol etched her name in track and field history this spring. The Arkansas State University grad student and Notre Dame High School alum became an NCAA Division I All-American after placing 12th in the women’s pole vault at the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Thursday, June 12, at Hayward Field.

1 week ago | dddnews.com | Kaiden Karper

Dante Zamudio ended his Cape Catfish career in style. The right-hander struck out six in six strong innings, but it was not enough as the Catfish lost to the O’Fallon Hoots 8-6 on Tuesday, June 17, at Capaha Field. It was the final game for Zamudio and fellow pitcher Jorge Romero, as the two hurlers are heading out west after signing to play for the Idaho Falls Chukars in the Pioneer Baseball League. “It's bittersweet,” Zamudio said.