Just 115 days after winning the 2011 World Series in dramatic fashion over the Texas Rangers, the St. Louis Cardinals are back in Florida to open the 2012 campaign. The usual staples of the organization - La Russa, Pujols, Duncan - are no longer a part of the team, but the return of ace Adam Wainwright will boost the hopes of the Redbirds and fans nationwide about a possible repeat championship. Today was the Cards first official practice, and they will be fine-tuning the club as it looks forward to the April 4th season opener vs the new-look Miami Marlins at 6:05 pm.
Tonight on 1550 listen to Cape Central boys basketball as they travel to Dexter for the final regular season game. With a win the Tigers would clinch at least a share of the conference championship. Mike Scott has the call at 7:30. Over on 104.7, I and Brad McKee will have Jackson’s final game before d istricts, as Imagine College Prep visits the Indians. Pregame on 104.7 begins at 7:20 with tip at 7:30.
Former Southeast Missouri offensive lineman Frank Knights recently signed with the Cleveland Gladiators of the Arena Football League.
Knights played two seasons at Southeast in 2009 and 2010. He started 23 games in his career, earning First-Team All-Ohio Valley Conference and Sports Network All-America honors during the Redhawks historic OVC Championship season in 2010. He also played on the U.S. National Team, where he won a gold medal.
The Cleveland Gladiators are in the East Division of the Arena Football League American Conference. The Gladiators open their season against the Georgia Force on Mar. 12.
Last night on KAPE Radio 1550, Cape Central scored its second major victory over a conference opponent, upsetting top-ranked Charleston 61-53, ending the Bluejays 21-game win streak. TJ Tisdell led the Tigers with 18 points, who can clinch a share of the conference title with a win over Dexter on Friday. Up in Webster Groves, Jackson was taken care of by the 5th-ranked Statesmen, 67-49 on KREZ 104.7. The Indians fell behind 28 to 7, and were never able to recover despite cutting the deficit to 12 points. Jackson’s regular season comes to an end Friday when they host Imagine College Prep at 7:00 pm.
On KAPE Radio 1550 last night, Cape Central boys hoops fell in the final seconds to Notre Dame at the Show Me Center, 55-53. A controversial no-call at the end resulted in a technical foul on Cape head coach Drew Church, the Bulldogs’ Nathan Meystedt hit 1-of-2 free throws, and ND held on for the two-point win. On KREZ 104.7, Jackson boys basketball trailed Charleston 44-43 heading into the fourth, but would go on to lose 69-55. John Meyer had 14 points to lead the 12-9 Indians, while Josh Daume added 13 off the bench.
Friday on KREZ 104.7, Jackson Indians boys basketball went toe-to-toe with a team that blew them out 67-40 two months ago, and nearly stole one on the road. Ultimately, clutch free-throw shooting down the stretch put the game away for the Notre Dame Bulldogs (14-5), 69-59. After ND raced out to a 20-10 lead eight minutes in, Jackson responded with a strong second quarter, outscoring the Bulldogs 23-14 to put themselves down just one at half (34-33). A 44-all tie after three quarters set the stage for a great final period, and both teams kept swinging heavy blows, looking for the knockout punch. Behind Nathan Meystedt's 23 points, Notre Dame landed the KO late for the 10-point win. Jackson's Karson King led all scorers with a career high 27 points. The Indians take to the road for their next game January 31st, where they will face 2011 SEMO Christmas Tournament Champion Charleston High School. Tip is at 7:30, with the pregame show starting at 7:20 with Clint Allen and Brad McKee on the call on KREZ 104.7.
Tuesday night, the Jackson Indians boys basketball team lost to Sikeston 85-59, falling to 12-7 on the year. John Meyer led the team with 15 points, 13 in the second half. Jackson travels to Notre Dame on Friday for a 7:30 tip. Hear Clint Allen and Brad McKee on the call at 7:20 on KREZ 104.7
Tuesday night on KREZ 104.7, the Jackson Indian boys basketball team fell to Poplar Bluff in overtime, 56-52. Jackson led 43-39 with 80 seconds remaining in regulation, but the Mules rallied to tie it at 45 with 6 seconds left. Karson King’s 3-point game-winning attempt went long, and Calvin Lysell’s tip-in just missed, forcing the extra 4 minutes. Bluff got out to a 51-47 lead on a Kendrick McCain layup and foul shot, and a technical foul on the Indians’ John Myer. With the loss, Jackson falls to 11-4. They will be in action Thursday at 5:30 versus Jeff City in the 5th Annual Dave Sinclair Memorial Invitational at Lindbergh High School. Listen to Clint Allen and Brad McKee on the call at 5:15 on KREZ 104.7.
Last night in Jackson, the Indians clobbered Woodland 81-47. 5 Jackson players were in double figures, led by Luke Stevens’ 15 and John Meyer’s 14. Jackson raced out to a 14-0 lead, but Woodland rallied to cut to the deficit to 20-15. After that, it was all Indians, outscoring the Cardinals 61-32. The Indians improved to 11-3 on the year, and will be in action next Tuesday in Poplar Bluff at 7:45. Hear Clint Allen and Brad McKee on the call on KREZ 104.7 at 7:30.
The Jackson Indians defeated Leopold 52-51last night for their second win over the Wildcats in a week. Calvin Lysell made one of two free throws with 8 seconds left to put the Indians up 1, and Karson King blocked an attempted game-winning layup by Leopold with 2 seconds left. The Indians moved to 9-3 on the year, and they will be back in action on Saturday against Francis Howell North at Noon in the Cape Central Showcase. Hear Clint Allen and Brad McKee at 11:45 with the pregame show on KREZ 104.7.
Thursday night the Jackson Indians lost to Vianney, 70-60, in overtime. The Indians went back and forth with the 2nd-ranked team in Missouri, but were outscored 13 to 3 in overtime. Senior guard Caleb Newcomer led the 5 and 2 Indians with 17 points, while leading scorer Karson King missed the game with a broken nose. The Indians will be in action again Monday at 4:30 pm when they face Oran in the first round of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament. Hear that game on KAPE Radio 1550.
