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Every Saturday at 9am on SEMO ESPN - Rusty Hendricks takes a deep dive into your favorite local sports teams with tons of great interviews! Miss the show this week? Catch the replay here.
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SEMO Scramble June 20, 2026
3d ago00:54:38Tap to summarizeCory 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).
Transcribe →SEMO Scramble June 12, 2026
1w ago00:52:57Tap to summarizeMichael 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).
Transcribe →SEMO Scramble June 6, 2026
2w ago00:52:07Tap to summarizeNBA 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.
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Notre Dame Baseball Dramatic Win over North County
3w ago00:03:30Tap to summarizeHighlights from Notre Dame's dramatic win over North County in Sectionals. Day after the traumatic bus incident.
Transcribe →SEMO Scramble May 30, 2026
3w ago00:51:55Tap to summarizeKaden 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.
Transcribe →SEMO Scramble May 23, 2026
May 2300:57:58Tap to summarizeOak 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.
Transcribe →Notre Dame Baseball District Title Highlights
May 2300:04:07Tap to summarizeTina 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.
Transcribe →SEMO Scramble May 16, 2026
May 1600:59:06Tap to summarizeSkylar 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.
Transcribe →SEMO Scramble May 9, 2026
May 901:01:09Tap to summarizeHigh 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).
Transcribe →SEMO Scramble May 2, 2026
May 201:03:24Tap to summarizeCardinals 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).
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