SEMO Scramble

Rusty is back! Cardinals fall to Reds. Could Angels be a fit at the trade deadline for a starting pitcher? (11:30 minute mark). Todd Pennington (Director of Missouri Bulls Organization) discusses playing in the Babe Ruth World Series (18:15 minute mark). Alex Coil (Play-By-Play Voice of the Memphis Redbirds). Are Quinn Matthews & Joshua Baez ready for the Big Leagues? Can Baez play center field? Update on Saggesse/Scott/Gorman. Plan for Brycen Mautz? (31:40 minute mark). Wrap the show up talking Cape Catfish, LeBron James, Hall of Fame Weekend in MLB, and SEMOBALL Awards.

Baseball Talk all Show! From Cape Catfish (Game highlights 8:30 minute mark), to Babe Ruth Baseball upcoming schedule in Charleston, to Cardinals win late into the night. JJ Wetherholt signs 8 year 112.5 million extension. Rusty's stamp of approval (13:25 minute mark). MLB Draft Weekend. Annual chat with Kareem Haq (Founder of @CardinalsProspects) discusses possibilities of Cardinals at #13 in draft, if they might take risks on HS players, Caden Bogenpohl stock, and guys that catch his eye (17:30 minute mark). Caden Bogenpohl (Jackson Alum) prepares for MLB Draft. What teams and what rounds is he hearing? (34:00 minute mark). Brady Smith (East Carter Alum) looks for his name in the draft. Would he go straight out of High School? (43:20 minute mark).

Celebrating July 4th (Independence Day)! Favorite memories. Iconic Cardinals moments on the 4th. Birds with huge win over Cubs. Jeff Williams (Sikeston Broadcaster) helps Rusty breakdown Cardinals latest prior to trade deadline, starting pitching, and prospects. (18:00 minute mark). Cape Catfish and Charleston Fighting Squirrels with big weeks. Luke Randle (KFVS12) discussing SEMO Stadium Project update, Hot Dog eating contest, World Cup, and mud volleyball? (42:30 minute mark).

Sometimes things don't go well. Had to roll with it. Lots of technical issues on this episode. We talk St. Louis Cardinals? Are they actually better than last year? Discuss Cape Catfish 1st Half Championship. St. Louis Blues with a wild 24/48 hours. Blues draft and trades. Should fans be satisfied?

Cory Johnson (Former player of Legendary Coach Gene Bess) reflects on Coach Bess's impact and life (2:30 minute mark). Reaction to USA winning another match. College World Series favorite? St. Louis Cardinals rotation woes. Time for a shakeup? Joshua Baez time for a callup? Jake Wood (Writer/Host of Viva El Birdos) chats about the Cardinals and his takes on rotation and Joshua Baez. (27:50 minute mark) Hayden Nazarenus (Cape Catfish/SEMO Baseball) discusses signing with the Redhawks and the meaning of playing close to home. (45:40 minute mark).

Michael Minner kicks the show off talking Charleston Fighting Squirrels and the Capaha Classic (1:45 minute mark). Update on College Baseball World Series in Omaha and the Cape Catfish win 9 in a row. NBA Finals and NHL Stanley Cup predictions and breakdown. World Cup (USA wins opening match). Stefan Caray (Cardinals TV) reacts to Cards tough loss at Twins. Blaze Jordan promotion, Alec Burleson hot streak, and management decisions. (27:30 minute mark). PJ Farmer (SEMO Basketball) updates us on the offseason and how he is working on his game (43:45 minute mark).

NBA Finals Game 2 Breakdown. Knicks win. Spurs still have a shot? STL Cardinals win over Reds. Noot is back! Cape Catfish win on the road against River Dragons. 10 games in, what is the assessment of team? NHL Game 2 tonight. Josh Jacobs (MLB.com) talks roster moves for the St. Louis Cardinals. Runway for Gorman? Dobbins? (26:45 minute mark). Notre Dame/St. Vincent Soccer at State.

Highlights from Notre Dame's dramatic win over North County in Sectionals. Day after the traumatic bus incident. 

Kaden Lowery of state bound Scott City joins the show to discuss thrilling Quarterfinal and the Rams first trip to state since 2016 (2:00 minute mark). TJ Bolen of Notre Dame relives traumatic bus incident and describes how he fought through adversity to play in quarterfinal (13:30 minute mark). St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cubs. Nelson Velasquez brought up, makes immediate impact. What will it take for Jimmy Crooks to stay up? Caller joins the show to chat about game 7 of the NBA Western Conference Finals (41:30 minute mark). NHL/Catfish/State Soccer Playoffs as well.

Oak Ridge (4:45 minute mark) and Kennett Softball (7:25 minute mark) on what it means to go back to the State Final 4. Rusty's Top 10 Players in Southeast Missouri. (13:10 minute mark). Josh Hopkins (Kelly Head Baseball Coach) previews sectional game versus Scott City. Dani Wexelman (Cardinals TV pre/post/sideline reporter) discusses important division stretch, injury updates, and tarps off.

Tina Turner (The Best) a team theme song if you will, was not allowed to be played until their first goal was accomplished (A District Championship). After the team defeated Dexter 7-1, they celebrated with this song. Tom Bolen in his 1st season as the head coach brings Notre Dame its first District title since 2018. TJ Bolen threw a complete game with 10 K's. Chase Lawson went 3 for 3 and tied the single season school record for most triples in a season in the first inning. Notre Dame will play North County on Tuesday May 26 (weather permitting) in sectionals. 

Skylar Cobb (Scott City Head Baseball Coach) breaks down impressive season. Is this the best Scott City team he has coached? (1:35 minute mark). Recap and Preview of High School Baseball District play. Rusty's Top 10 Baseball Teams in Southeast Missouri (14:00 minute mark). Ryan Schweain (Notre Dame Girls Soccer Head Coach) provides insight on the season and goals for postseason (22:45 minute mark). Chandler Collins (Strategic Communications Assistant for SEMO Athletics) discusses SEMO Baseball chances for #2 seed. How have they been playing of late? (31:00 minute mark). St. Louis Cardinals with a memorable night against Royals. Are we taking our shirts off now? NBA/NHL Playoffs. 

High School Baseball Scores and District previews. Rusty's Top 10 High School Baseball Teams for this week (11:30 minute mark). NBA/NHL Playoffs. SEMO Baseball/Softball. Cardinals win again in San Diego. Rob Rain (Editor of STLSportsPage.com) talks Cardinals and prospects Liam Doyle/Tai Peete (30:30 minute mark). Oak Ridge Softball Coach Starla Pulley and player Kaelyn Deckard) discuss success this season and goals. (42:30 minute mark). Kennett Softball coach Logan Dollins previews districts and highlights their top athletes. (52:00 minute mark).

Cardinals get a nice win against the LA Dodgers. Former Cardinals Beat writer now with the Dodgers of "The Athletic" Katie Woo chats about Dodgers season. Compares Dodgers to Cardinals and discusses the Birds hot start. (10:00 min mark). NHL/NBA Playoffs. Rusty's reaction to his Magic blowing game 6. SEMO Conference Baseball update. Josh Roach of Jackson (36:10 min mark) and Tom Bolen of Notre Dame (42:15 min mark) describe the experience of this tournament. Rusty's Top 10 Southeast Missouri Baseball Teams.(46:50 min mark).

Show some love to High School Softball. Latest rankings. High School Baseball scores from Friday. Rusty's top 10 High School baseball teams this week. (9:30 minute mark). Erik Sean (Voice of SEMO Redhawks) joins to talk SEMO Baseball/Basketball/St Louis Cardinals. Concerned with Walker? Time to call up Jimmy Crooks?/NHL & NBA Playoffs/NFL Draft. (20:20 minute mark)

Here are Rusty Hendricks Top 10 High School Baseball Teams in the Southeast Missouri Area courtesy of SEMO ESPN for the week of April 25. 

Cardinals win in Houston. Walker with 12 game hit streak. Herrera & Gorman homer. High School Baseball scores for Friday. Rusty's latest Top 10 Baseball Teams in the area. Aaron Horrell (Chaffee Head Baseball Coach) discusses the early success for Red Devils. (14:55 minute mark). Tanner Hendrickson (101 ESPN) puts a bow on the St Louis Blues season. Offseason plans for St. Louis Cardinals? Pitching concerns? Biggest surprise and disappointments. (27:35 minute mark). SEMO Baseball with comeback victory on Friday. NBA Playoffs, NHL Playoffs, and NFL Draft.

Are the St. Louis Blues officially done? Chandler Collins (Assistant Sports Information Director of SEMO Athletics) recaps SEMO Baseball's walk off win last night. How does this SEMO team stack up to teams of the past? (14:15 minute mark). Drew Aebischer (Producer for CBS SPORTS Media Management) gives us a glimpse of the TV production at the Masters. Will Rory stay atop leaderboard? (27:30 minute mark). St. Louis Cardinals keep rolling. Is Jordan Walker fixed? Time to buy in?

Breakdown, analysis, and projecting NCAA Championship at FINAL FOUR. Comments from John Rothstein and SVP. Steve Williams (Cape Central Baseball HC) gives insight into teams good start and expectations. What is it like being back at Cape Central? (16:30 minute mark). Rusty's High School Baseball Top 10 in the area (right now). Jeff Williams (Voice of Sikeston BBALL on KSIM) reminisces about Sikeston's run to state. We focus on Cardinals baseball. What should we expect? Storylines to keep an eye on, what to get excited about, and players to watch. How has Chaim Bloom done? (27:30 minute mark). High School player accomplishments, SEMO Baseball hot start, SEMO Football video, and St. Louis Blues down the stretch.

Kellye Fowler (Head Coach of Portageville Girls) describes experience at State and taking home 2nd place. (2:20 minute mark). Jackson and Doniphan Girls both make trips to state. Don Webb (Hayti Head Boys Coach) on semi-final win and relying on defense in state title game. (14:45 minute mark). Preview of both Dexter and Sikeston quarterfinal games. Lane Below (Advance native/Gulf Coast State Head Coach) reminisces about time at Advance and his path to a Head Coach. What are his chances his team could make the NJCAA tournament? (27:00 minute mark). Mizzou/SLU odds to make NCAA Tournament. World Baseball Classic USA advances.  

Three are Girls BBALL teams head to state after win. Reaction to those games. David Heeb (Delta Girls Basketball Coach) discusses their win and making another trip to state and the adversity they have had to face to get there (2:15 minute mark). High School Boys preview of quarterfinal games. Plus, A few District championship matchups. Who come out on top? Alex Ferrario (101 ESPN Blues Pre/Post game host) breaks down the St. Louis Blues trade deadline, direction of the team, and what the future looks like. (26:45 minute mark). SEMO Women/Men Hoops end season on tough loss in OVC Tournament. Top 25 matchups and importance of SLU & Mizzou games. World Baseball Classic/SEMO Baseball.

Reaction to District Championships in Girls Basketball in Classes 1-3. David Jenkins (Aycorp Sports) previews District action for the Boys. Who could move on to the Final Four? (11:00 minute mark). SEMO Basketball with huge games and something to play for today. SEMO Baseball DH action and Cardinals Spring Training. Could Blues trade Robert Thomas before deadline?

Will Holifield (Sikeston assistant Coach) phones in to talk Sikeston/Jackson and SEMO Hoops (1:40 min mark). Cole Lee (SEMOBALL Sports Editor) breaks down the game at Jackson along with SEMO Hoops (9:00 min mark). HS Scores and District previews. Coach Gregg Holifield (Sikeston Head BBALL Coach) after their game (41:25 min mark). NCAA Men's BBALL Top 25 action. Bracket projections and big matchups today. SEMO Baseball at Western Kentucky. St. Louis Cardinals begin action today in first spring training game. Olympics! USA Hockey goes for gold!

Notre Dame Boys Basketball Highlight Mix against Poplar Bluff February 13, winning 83-53 on Homecoming night.

Coach Gregg Holifield (Sikeston BBALL) joins to talk Sikeston Hoops and preview end of regular season (1:45 min mark). Caleb DeLoach (Exit 99 Sports) helps breakdown HS Hoops action (15:35 min mark). Preview of Class 1 & 2 District action. SEMO Men's Hoops. Is today a must win? SEMO Baseball opens up the season. Keep an eye out for Call Sullivan. St. Louis Cardinals make a trade. Why? Camp battles to look at.

High School Hoops rundown/Big conference tournament action. Preview of Super Bowl Seahawks/Patriots. Could QB's be the edge? Seattle perspective? Boston perspective? Rusty gives his prediction and his case for Torry Holt for the Hall of Fame. Brendan Donovan trade grade plus farm system for the Cardinals. Are you more excited or gun shy of prospects? Interview with Jimmy Crooks (36:20 minute mark). Brendan Terry Interview (42:00 minute mark) discusses season for SEMO Redhawks. UNC/Duke.

High School Hoops recap and rundown from the week. Rusty's Top 5 Teams in the area. Also, if Rusty was building a starting lineup, All-Star team of sorts, what high school players would be in it? Joshua Baez (#13 St. Louis Cardinals Prospect) interview (23:00 minute mark). What made a difference in his breakout year in the minors? NFL Conference Championship weekend. Storylines of two games. NCAA Basketball Top 25 games of note. SEMO Basketball, Blues, and Cardinals.

Mark Dannenmueller (Scott City Head Basketball Coach) discusses the Rams playing well and players that have stepped up. (2:10 minute mark). Plus, scores and reaction from Friday night Hoops. Nolan Arenando traded. Good thing? Blues win in a shootout. Todd Richards (KFVS12 Sports Director) joins to breakdown NFL Weekend, College Football National Championship game, SEMO against SIUE, and HS Hoops impressive teams (31:00 minute mark). SEMO Hall of Fame. 

Reaction from Indiana winning over Oregon in CFP. High School scores. Rusty's Top 5 teams right now in Southeast Missouri. Tom Ackerman of KMOX Radio (Indiana Alum) discusses Indiana's dominance, Cardinals Offseason (Will Donovan and Arenado be traded?), OVC Basketball. (15:15 minute mark). SEMO Basketball preview at Morehead State. St. Louis Blues loss to Mammoth. Big time weekend in NFL. Playoffs start. Rusty's picks and games of note. 

James Hodges of (Aycorp Sports) helps recap the Bloomfield and SE Missourian Christmas Tournaments. What teams and players impressed? What teams played better than expected? Better duo? (Puxico's or Woodland's) (1:45 minute mark). Korbin Kinder and Calvin Layton of Woodland join the show (16:35 minute mark). #2 seed add any pressure? Goals for the year? Plans after high school? SEMO Woman/Men BBALL wins on Thursday, preview of WIU. College Football Playoff and NFL Slate upcoming. Can STL Blues make a run after calendar turned?

Ryan Tate joins the show with Rusty Hendricks to recap the FSCB Holiday Classic Girls Basketball Tournament (2:15 minute mark). Plus, reaction to Alabama/Oklahoma. CFP Bracket. Plus, NFL Matchups of intrigue. Then Rusty takes a looks at SEMO Basketball at TSU. Preview and predictions of SE Missourian Christmas Tournament. Friday night scores and information. NCAAM Top 25 matchups to watch today.

Breakdown of SEMO Conference Tournament. Notre Dame head coach Jeremy Brinkmeyer (2:40 min mark) opened up about consolation win over Charleston. What stood out in the tournament? Kory Thoma head coach of Jackson (13:30 min mark) after 3rd place win against Cape Central discusses good team win. Will Thomas Jackson guard (16:15 min mark) gives insight on his preparation.  Marquel Murray of Sikeston (21:40 min mark) chats about taking over late in the game for Championship. Kobe Thomas of Sikeston (23:50 min mark) explains adjustments after halftime. David Heeb head coach of Delta Girls Basketball (28:30 min mark) updates us on Delta season and Holiday Classic tournament. SEMO Basketball/St. Louis Blues recap/College Football playoff/NFL/Cards trade rumors. 

High School Basketball Action. Woodland, Oran, Desoto, and Bernie tournaments for the Boys. SEMO Conference Tournament for the Girls. Luke Bixler of Bell City relives the Oran IT Championship over Chaffee. (16:20 mark). NCAA College Football Playoff games and scenarios. SEMO Men/Women BBALL. Cards trade Brendan Donovan? Is this a must win for Chiefs against Texans?

Rusty Hendricks (SEMO ESPN), Cole Lee (SEMOBALL), Caleb DeLoach (Exit 99 Sports) preview the 25-26 High School Basketball season. From top teams, to top players, to projections and more. All jammed packed into this episode of the SEMO Scramble.  1:00 Reaction to District Alignments 4:45 How many District Champs from last year repeat this year? 8:35 Top Teams in the Area 11:00 SEMO Conference Tournament 13:35 Surprise/Sneaky Teams 14:40 Lamont Frazier (Cape Central Head Coach) 21:15 Bryant Fernetti (Puxico Head Coach) 29:30 Top Players in the Area 34:30 Joshua Carbaugh (Eagle Ridge Christian Head Coach) 39:40 Jason Long (Bernie Head Coach) 46:45 Top Teams/Players in Girls Basketball

Bobby Alford of Aycorp Sports help Rusty breakdown the 3 quarterfinal High School Football Matchups plus gives a mini High School Basketball preview (1:50 minute mark). Is it take to start thinking about next year for the Blues? (18:20 mark). Cardinals latest off-season 40 man news (23:00 mark). NCAAF Topics Mizzou/SEMO etc (28:30 mark). Caleb DeLoach (Exit 99 Sports) & Cole Lee (SEMOBALL) analyze Jackson/CBC game (37:50 mark).

High School Football District Tournament Breakdown. Kaiden Karper of SEMOBALL chats at (10:00 minute mark). Cross Country, Swimming, ND Soccer Playoffs and SEMO Men's BBALL/Football. Tom Bolen (New Head Baseball Coach at Notre Dame) discusses how he came to be Head Coach. (30:00 minute mark). St. Louis Blues fall in Shootout. Top Matchups in NCAAF to keep an eye on. NFL games of note. 

Luke Randle of KFVS12 joins in studio for the full hour. Chat about HS Football action in Districts in Week 11. Leah Radil (Head Coach of St. Vincent Volleyball) helps us celebrate their first of state title (18:50 minute mark). Richie Bone (Head Coach of Notre Dame Cross County) discusses their first ever girls team state championship (32:25 minute mark). Mizzou/SEMO Basketball, Cardinals hardware, SEMO athletics, NCAAF, and NFL.

Tim Garner (President of Notre Dame High School) explains decision to begin Football at Notre Dame. (1:50 minute mark). Dodgers beat Jays in Game 6. Coach Brad Korn (SEMO Basketball) previews SEMO Basketball season. What is mindset of team? (27:30 minute mark). High School Volleyball, Softball, and Football in playoffs.

Dave Jenkins of (Aycorp Sports) helps breakdown Week 9 in HS Football and District outlook/matchups. (2:30 minute mark). Dodgers/Blue Jays, Game 1 reaction. Mizzou/Vandy & SEMO/Tenn Tech previews. Dave Mirly (Jackson Volleyball HC) explains why they have been so successful and view of districts. (31:25 mark). Dom Guglielmo & Sammy Bryant of Caruthersville talk about season success, districts, and accomplishments. (42:00 minute mark).

OJ Turner (Saxony head football coach) describes the atmosphere of Saxony Lutheran's first ever home game at school (2:30 min mark). Recap of Week 8 in HS Football. Brian Horrell (Chaffee head softball coach) previews Districts and the chance for Chaffee at another state run (20:40 min mark). Brady Barke (AD of SEMO Athletics) covers SEMO homecoming. We ask about OVC conference and if SEMO could leave conference? (28:50 min mark). NCAA F Top 25 matchups and MLB Playoffs. Seattle with heroic win and Shohei Ohtani with historic night.

Here are the theatrical highlights from the Cape Central Tigers win 17-16 in Week 8 over Lift for Life, on SEMO ESPN Radio. Catch the Tigers Football team all year long on SEMO ESPN 1220 AM, 93.5 FM, and SEMOESPN.com.

Kaelin Triggs of the Delta Dunklin Democrat/SEMOBALL joins to breakdown week 7 in HS Football. A little HS volleyball and softball district previews as well. MLB Playoffs updates. Lou Korac of NHL.com and thehockeynews.com chats St. Louis Blues opening and expectations for the season. (28:50 minute mark). Preview of Mizzou/Alabama Football. Top 25 games. SEMO football/volleyball/soccer. 

Week 6 in HS Football. Any surprises? HS Volleyball and HS Softball updates. Top teams rising to the top. Jeff Williams joins to talk about the St. Louis Cardinals Offseason. What did we learn from Chaim Bloom press conference? How long will it take to win again? Who gets traded? Is Oli the right guy to remain as manager? (29:00 minute mark). St Louis Blues possible line combos to start season. SEMO Volleyball/Football updates. NCAAF Top 25 matchups and NFL Matchups.

Caleb DeLoach (Jackson Broadcaster & Host of Exit 99 Sports) joins the show to breakdown Week 5 in High School Football. Plus, a field storming in college football. Preview of a few of the Top 25 College Football Slate. Then Erik Sean (Voice of the Redhawks) gets us ready for SEMO Football at UT Martin. MLB Playoffs and NFL on Sunday.

High School Football Week 3. Dave Jenkins of Aycorp joins the show from the jump reacting to games and previewing Scott City/Hatyi (1:30 minute mark). Mizzou Football preview vs Louisiana. Julie Yannkus of SEMO Volleyball relives upset win over Iowa (29:00 minute mark). I give my NFL pick 'em picks. Cardinals shut down Masyn Winn.

Chiefs/Chargers and Eagles/Cowboys recap to open NFL season. St. Louis Cardinals HOF Weekend and game 1 of series loss to Giants. Kaiden Karper of SEMOBALL joins to review Week 2 in HS Football, preview SEMO Football, and MIZZOU/KANSAS (15:30 minute mark). Bob Stelton of 710 Seatle Sports chats about Cardinals, NCAAF, and NFL (41:40 minute mark).

Ryan Tate joins the show to breakdown Jackson's win over Cardinal Ritter. Total week 1 breakdown of High School Football. Rusty's Top Volleyball and Softball teams in the area. Preview of SEMO Football at Arkansas State. Top 25 College Football, SEMO Volleyball, and Cardinals baseball.