
Southeast Missouri’s Draft Class Makes Waves in 2026 MLB Selections
Three standout players from Southeast Missouri were selected in the 2026 MLB draft, highlighting the region’s rising talent and the growing impact on their respective programs.
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Three standout players from Southeast Missouri were selected in the 2026 MLB draft, highlighting the region’s rising talent and the growing impact on their respective programs.

Tennessee's offense, bolstered by a strong line and talented receivers, is projected to outscore Furman 55-14 in the season opener, while the defense's revamped scheme will be closely watched.

After a dominant 2025 campaign that saw the Crimson Knights win nine of ten games and reach the Central Jersey Group 2 championship, the team returns 14 starters and aims to capture its first sectional title since 2019.

The Marshwood 9U Cal Ripken baseball team won the New England championship and will travel to Florence, Alabama, to compete in the Cal Ripken World Series, a milestone that highlights the growth of youth baseball in Maine.

Newton Cardinals endure a series of defeats at the Brent Prange Classic, with key performances from Dakota Winkleman and Lane Rozendaal amid a 12‑19 season.

Alton’s new boys soccer coach Toby Henesey, steeped in the town’s soccer tradition, outlines his vision for player development, strategic play, and community engagement.

The Dallas Center‑Grimes Mustangs posted decisive victories in both baseball and softball, outscoring the Pella Christian Eagles by double‑digit margins.

The St. Xavier Bombers captured a 6-5 regional championship over Oak Hills, ending a long title drought and advancing to face Olentangy Orange in the upcoming state semifinals.
A dramatic comeback, record‑setting steals and senior-driven momentum have sent St. Xavier back to the state stage after two decades of near‑misses.

St. Xavier’s baseball team captured the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division I regional championship, defeating Oak Hills 6‑5. The win ends a 23‑year title drought and puts the Bombers two wins away from a state championship.