Bootheel Sports News

02/09/2026

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of one of our own. 💔

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Gary Blaylock Sr a great man, a Major League Baseball player and coach, and a proud son of the Bootheel.

Gary passed away peacefully at his home in Clarkton on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the remarkable age of 94 years, 3 months, and 27 days.

His life was one marked by dedication, discipline, and a love for the game that carried him far beyond our small corner of the world, yet he never forgot where he came from.

Gary’s legacy reaches well beyond baseball. He was a husband, father, mentor, and friend whose impact will be felt for generations.

He represented the Bootheel with pride, humility, and integrity, showing what was possible with hard work and heart.

📍 Visitation:
Friday, February 13, 2026 | 1:00 PM Landess Funeral Home – Malden

📍 Funeral Service:
Friday, February 13, 2026 | 2:00 PM

Officiated by Rev. Aulden LeBlanc

⚾ Interment:
Oak Grove Cemetery – Clarkton

We extend our deepest condolences to the Blaylock family and all who loved him.

The Bootheel has lost a legend, but his story, his example, and his spirit will live on forever.

🕊️ Rest easy, Gary. You’ve earned it. 🕊️

09/06/2025

The Malden Green Wave fall to 0-2 on the season as they take another hard loss to the Caruthersville tigers 61-0 tonight

09/05/2025

With a 3-0 win tonight over the South Pemiscot Schools Bulldogs, the
Malden R-I Volleyball Green Wave goes to 2-0 on the season.

25-10
25-11
25-13

09/02/2025

Week 2
Missouri High School Bootheel Football game predictions

Class 1

Potosi 28 Vs CHARLESTON 22
✔️ POTOSI 39 - CHARLESTON 8

Portageville 34 Vs HAYTI 28
🚫 PORTAGEVILLE 20 - HAYTI 42

C-Ville 47 Vs MALDEN 7
✔️ C-VILLE 61-MALDEN 0

Class 2
C-VILLE 47 Vs Malden 7
🚫 C-VILLE 61 - MALDEN 0

NMCC 35 Vs East prairie 14
✔️ NMCC 44 - EAST PRAIRIE 40

KELLY 14 Vs Chaffee 39
🚫 KELLY 16 - SCOTT CITY/CHAFFEE 14

PORTAGEVILLE 34 Vs Hayti 28
🚫 PORTAGEVILLE 20 - HAYTI 42

SCOTT CITY/CHAFFEE 39 Vs Kelly 14
🚫 KELLY 16 - SCOTT CITY/CHAFFEE 14

Class 3

DEXTER 35 Vs Sikeston 21
✔️ DEXTER 39 - SIKESTON 24

KENNETT 32 Vs Paragould 20
🚫 KENNETT 28 - PARAGOULD 42

Class 4

Dexter 35 Vs SIKESTON 21
✔️ DEXTER 39 - SIKESTON 24

Class 5

CAPE CENTRAL 45 Vs St. Charles West 7
✔️ CAPE CENTRAL 26 - ST. CHARLES WEST 7

POPLAR BLUFF 30 Vs Chaminade 28
🚫 POPLAR BLUFF 7 - CHAMINADE 14

Class 6

JACKSON 38 Vs Louisville-Ballard (KY) 14
✔️ JACKSON 32 - LOUISVILLE -BALLARD (KY) 10

09/02/2025

CLASS 6
Rank, team, Rec., Pts.
1. Nixa (8), 1-0, 89
2. CBC, 1-0, 73
3. Blue Springs South, 1-0, 65
4. Lee’s Summit North, 1-0, 59
5. Jackson, 1-0, 47
6. Liberty, 1-0, 41
7. DeSmet (1), 0-1, 37
8. Blue Springs, 1-0, 24
9. Park Hill, 1-0, 15
10. SLUH, 1-0, 11

Also receiving votes: Lee’s Summit (0-1), 10; Troy Buchanan (1-0), 10; Jefferson City Helias (1-0), 6; Columbia Rock Bridge (0-1), 4; Joplin (1-0), 2; Staley (1-0), 2

CLASS 5
Rank, team, Rec., Pts.
1. Platte County (9), 1-0, 90
2. Rockhurst, 1-0, 72
3. Cardinal Ritter, 0-1, 62
4. Webb City, 1-0, 53
5. Carthage, 1-0, 50
6. Republic, 0-1, 31
7. MICDS, 0-1, 28
8. Kirkwood, 1-0, 26
9. Eureka, 1-0, 18
10. St. Pius X, 0-1, 17

Also receiving votes: Grain Valley (1-0), 14; Lebanon (0-1), 13; Branson (0-1), 8; Ft. Zumwalt North (1-0), 6; Hazelwood East (1-0), 4; Farmington (1-0), 3

CLASS 4
Rank, team, Rec., Pts.
1. Lutheran North (8), 0-0, 89
2. Kearney (1), 1-0, 82
3. Savannah, 1-0, 53
4. Odessa, 1-0, 47
5. Warrenton, 1-0, 38
6. Festus, 1-0, 36
7. Nevada, 1-0, 35
8. Hannibal, 0-1, 24
9. Pleasant Hill, 0-1, 21
10. McDonald County, 1-0, 19

Also receiving votes: Smithville (1-0), 17; Perryville (1-0), 9; West Plains (0-1), 7; Warrensburg (0-1), 6; Bolivar (0-1), 4; Hillsboro (1-0), 4; Carl Junction (1-0), 3; Gateway STEM (1-0), 1

CLASS 3
Rank, team, Rec., Pts.
1. Seneca (9), 1-0, 90
2. Lift for Life, 1-0, 79
3. Valle Catholic, 1-0, 70
4. Boonville, 1-0, 46
5. Dexter, 1-0, 37
6. Pembroke Hill, 1-0, 34
7. Maryville, 0-1, 31
8. St. Michael, 1-0, 23
9. Cassville, 0-1, 21
10. Osage, 1-0, 17

Also receiving votes: Mt. Vernon (0-1), 14; Park Hills Central (1-0), 8; K**b Noster (1-0), 7; St. Francis Borgia (1-0), 7; Mountain Grove (0-1), 6; Ste. Genevieve (1-0), 4; Clinton (1-0), 1

CLASS 2
Rank, team, Rec., Pts.
1. Blair Oaks (9), 1-0, 90
2. Bowling Green, 1-0, 69
3. Lamar, 0-1, 61
4. Fair Grove, 1-0, 57
5. Warsaw, 1-0, 49
6. Centralia, 1-0, 39
7. Mid Buchanan, 1-0, 38
8. Brookfield, 1-0, 19
9. Lafayette County, 0-1, 17
10. Father Tolton Catholic, 1-0, 15

Also receiving votes: Macon (1-0), 11; Montgomery County (1-0), 11; Mountain View-Liberty (1-0), 11; East Buchanan (1-0), 5; St. Vincent (0-1), 2; Holden (1-0), 1

CLASS 1
Rank, team, Rec., Pts.
1. Adrian (5), 1-0, 84
2. Penney (3), 1-0, 77
3. Marionville (1), 1-0, 69
4. Tipton, 1-0, 57
5. Thayer, 1-0, 49
6. Van-Far, 1-0, 37
7. Harrisburg, 1-0, 36
8. Salisbury, 1-0, 29
9. North Platte, 1-0, 18
10. Windsor, 1-0, 16
Also receiving votes: Ash Grove (1-0), 11; South Shelby (0-1), 8; Charleston (1-0), 3; Putnam County (1-0), 1

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08/30/2025

FINAL SCORE

DEXTER 61
MALDEN 0

08/29/2025

Mizzou Football 61
University of Central Arkansas 6

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