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Tiger middle school teams shut out Mountain Grove

  • By Coach Jared Patterson
  • 4 hrs ago
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Both Salem Middle School football teams shut out the Mountain Grove Panthers Thursday night, Sept. 18 at Schuchardt Stadium.

Tiger runners at Houston, Steelville invitationals

  • By Dave Roberts Sports Editor
  • 4 hrs ago
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The Salem High cross country team was busy last week, competing in both the Houston Invitational Tuesday, Sept. 16 and the Steelville Invitational Thursday, Sept. 18.

Lady Tigers 2-2-1 at Cabool Invitational

  • By Dave Roberts Sports Editor
  • 4 hrs ago
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The Salem High volleyball squad capped a busy week by finishing 2-2-1 in the Cabool Invitational Saturday, Sept. 20.

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No. 2 Bobcats score early; roll to 55-16 win

No. 2 Bobcats score early; roll to 55-16 win

  • By Dave Roberts Sports Editor
  • 4 hrs ago
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The Thayer High School Bobcats were ranked No. 2 in the Missouri Media Class 1 state poll last week and could very well be No. 1 this week.

FOOTBALL: Missouri prep scores, Sept. 18-9

FOOTBALL: Missouri prep scores, Sept. 18-9

  • The Salem News
  • Sep 20, 2025
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Salem eighth-graders win, seventh-graders tie openers

Salem eighth-graders win, seventh-graders tie openers

  • By Coach Jared Patterson
  • Sep 15, 2025
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The Salem Middle School seventh-grade football team came out with an 8-8 tie in its season opener Thursday Sept. 11 at Willow Springs.

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SLIDESHOW: Thayer at Salem football Sept. 19, 2025
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SLIDESHOW: Thayer at Salem football Sept. 19, 2025

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SHS volleyball v Potosi - Sept. 16
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SHS volleyball v Potosi - Sept. 16

  • Updated Sep 17, 2025
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SHS Volleyball v Owensville - Sept 11
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SHS Volleyball v Owensville - Sept 11

  • Updated Sep 17, 2025
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SLIDESHOW: St. James at Salem football August 29, 2025
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SLIDESHOW: St. James at Salem football August 29, 2025

  • Sep 2, 2025
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SLIDESHOW: Salem football parade Aug. 29, 2025
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SLIDESHOW: Salem football parade Aug. 29, 2025

  • Sep 2, 2025
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SLIDESHOW: Cuba at Salem baseball, senior night, May 6, 2025
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SLIDESHOW: Cuba at Salem baseball, senior night, May 6, 2025

  • Updated May 6, 2025
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SLIDESHOW: Mountain Grove at Salem baseball, April 28, 2025
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SLIDESHOW: Mountain Grove at Salem baseball, April 28, 2025

  • Updated Apr 29, 2025
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SLIDESHOW: Mountain Grove at Salem softball April 24, 2025
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SLIDESHOW: Mountain Grove at Salem softball April 24, 2025

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SLIDESHOW: Waynesville at Salem baseball April 18, 2025
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SLIDESHOW: Waynesville at Salem baseball April 18, 2025

  • Updated Apr 20, 2025
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Salem Lady Tigers v Bourbon, 6-3
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Salem Lady Tigers v Bourbon, 6-3

  • Updated Mar 30, 2025
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Tigers v Owensville - District Championship
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Tigers v Owensville - District Championship

  • Updated Mar 30, 2025
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Lady Tiger v Belle - Tigers v Houston - Feb. 4
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Lady Tiger v Belle - Tigers v Houston - Feb. 4

  • Updated Feb 11, 2025
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SHS Tigers v Sullivan - Little Bro Night & 7th/8th Team Recognition
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SHS Tigers v Sullivan - Little Bro Night & 7th/8th Team Recognition

  • Updated Feb 5, 2025
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Lady Tigers v Dixon/Newburg (Little Baller Night)
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Lady Tigers v Dixon/Newburg (Little Baller Night)

  • Feb 3, 2025
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Lady Tigers v Cabool - Jan. 16
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Lady Tigers v Cabool - Jan. 16

  • Updated Jan 20, 2025
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Lady Tigers v Houston
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Lady Tigers v Houston

  • Updated Jan 15, 2025
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Turnovers set the tone in Houston romp, 54-12

Turnovers set the tone in Houston romp, 54-12

  • By Dave Roberts Sports Editor
  • Sep 15, 2025
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The South-Central Association opener was not a pretty one for the Salem Tiger football squad Friday, Sept. 12 at Houston.

Salem competes in Steve Waggoner Invitational

Salem competes in Steve Waggoner Invitational

  • Dave Roberts Sports Editor
  • Sep 15, 2025
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The short-handed Salem High School cross country team competed in the Steve Waggoner Invitational Thursday, Sept. 11 at the Willow Springs Golf Course.

FOOTBALL: Area prep scores, Sept. 12

FOOTBALL: Area prep scores, Sept. 12

  • The Salem News
  • Sep 13, 2025
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Tiger runners open at Run With The Elk Meet

Tiger runners open at Run With The Elk Meet

  • By Dave Roberts Sports Editor
  • Sep 8, 2025
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The Salem High School cross country team took a few runners to the season-opening Winona Run With The Elk Meet, held Sept. 3 at Peck Ranch.

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Lady Tigers open by splitting road matches

Lady Tigers open by splitting road matches

  • By Dave Roberts Sports Editor
  • Sep 8, 2025
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The Salem High School volleyball team split a pair of road matches to open the season last week.

Tigers even record; top Linn, 26-8

Tigers even record; top Linn, 26-8

  • By Dave Roberts Sports Editor
  • Sep 8, 2025
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The Salem Tigers busted through with their first football victory of the season Friday, Sept. 5.

St. James answers challenge, knocks off Salem

St. James answers challenge, knocks off Salem

  • By Dave Roberts Sports Editor dave.roberts@phelpscountyfocus.com
  • Sep 7, 2025
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After three quarters the Salem Tigers had just grabbed the momentum with a long touchdown run.

FOOTBALL: Missouri High School Scores, Sept. 5

FOOTBALL: Missouri High School Scores, Sept. 5

  • The Salem News
  • Sep 6, 2025
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Friday, Sept 5

FALL SPORTS: MSHSAA fall classifications, districts announced

FALL SPORTS: MSHSAA fall classifications, districts announced

  • Dave Roberts
  • Sep 2, 2025
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The Missouri State High School Activities Associations (MSHSAA) on Friday, Aug. 29 announced the classification assignments and district pairings for most of its fall sports.

FOOTBALL: St. James regains momentum, knocks off Salem

FOOTBALL: St. James regains momentum, knocks off Salem

  • Dave Roberts
  • Sep 2, 2025
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After three quarters the Salem Tigers had just grabbed the momentum with a long touchdown run.

Tigers open Sept. 3 at Run with the Elks meet

Tigers open Sept. 3 at Run with the Elks meet

  • Dave Roberts Sports Editor
  • Aug 29, 2025
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The Salem High School cross country team is losing a three-time state qualifier to graduation. Tiger coach Will Hubbs is hoping he’s adding one to replace him.

Mountain Grove the favorite to win SCA crown

  • By Dave Roberts Sports Editor
  • Aug 28, 2025
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The Panthers will be on the prowl this fall, according to the South-Central Association football head coaches.

New Lady Tiger coach has experience to build around

  • By Dave Roberts Sports Editor
  • Aug 25, 2025
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The Salem High School volleyball team’s first-year head coach will have some experience to build around this fall.

Familiar foes: Salem hosts St. James in opener Friday

Familiar foes: Salem hosts St. James in opener Friday

  • By Dave Roberts Sports Editor
  • Aug 25, 2025
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Tigers set for Friday’s Sullivan Jamboree

Tigers set for Friday’s Sullivan Jamboree

  • By Dave Roberts Sports Editor
  • Aug 18, 2025
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The dress rehearsal is next for the Salem High football squad.

SOFTBALL: Seven Lady Tigers Academic All-State

SOFTBALL: Seven Lady Tigers Academic All-State

  • Dave Roberts
  • Updated Aug 5, 2025
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Seven members of the 2025 Salem High School softball team have been selected to the Spring Softball Academic All-State Team, selected by the Missouri High School Fastpitch Coaches Association.

FOOTBALL: Tiger gridders set to open practice Monday

FOOTBALL: Tiger gridders set to open practice Monday

  • Dave Roberts
  • Updated Aug 5, 2025
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The Salem High football squad wrapped up its summer offseason program by competing at the St. Clair Full-Contact Camp Friday, Aug. 1 at St. Clair High School.

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