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#60
Saturday · 1 hr 3 min
SEMO Scramble October 10, 2026
Caleb DeLoach joins Rusty to help breakdown all the action in Week 7 High School Football (2:00 min mark). Jackson's Jory Thoma's catch makes ESPN and SVP. Caruthersville Head Coach Nathan Morgan previews Saturday's matchup vs Hayti (18:00 min mark). Chiefs Color Analyst Danan Hughes joins the show to dicuss Chiefs 4-0 start, WR room, Kenneth Walker, and Schedule ahead (29:30 min mark). Sports Roundup - Blues, Mizzou Football, SEMO/Lindenwood/MLB Postseason, & Rusty's Top 10 Softball Teams.
#59
October 3 · 59 min
SEMO Scramble October 3, 2026
Week 6 in High School Football scores and recap. Kennett's Antonio Hollywood with 4 TD's. Comments after his game. OJ Turner (Saxony Lutheran Head Football Coach) talk about home field advantage at local support. (12:00 min mark). One of his players Phisher Outman in studio to help ask questions. Rusty's Top 10 High School Football List update. (21:10 min mark). Alex Ferrario (101 ESPN/Blues Radio Network) breakdown the opening night win for the Blues. What are his expectations for the Blues this season? (28:00 min mark). Sports Roundup - MLB Playoff matchups, NCAA Football/Mizzou, NFL, and SEMO Volleyball.
#58
September 26 · 1 hr 3 min
SEMO Scramble September 26, 2026
Recap of Week 5 in High School Football. College Football Matchups. Do we know what Mizzou is yet? (15:20 min mark). NFL Slate. MLB playoff picture and Cardinals Outlook. Dani Wexelman (Cardinals TV) gives her thoughts on what are the answers we have learned on this Cardinals team? (28:40 min mark). Gabe Dement (Sikeston Soccer Coach) and undefeated start and a look at what's ahead. (50:40 minute mark). Rusty's Top 10 Soccer Teams (58:40 min mark). Rusty's Top 10 Girls Volleyball teams (1 hour 1 minute mark).
#57
September 19 · 55 min
SEMO Scramble September 19, 2026
Week 4 in High School Football Recap. Who Impressed? Who disappointed? Jim May (Head Football Coach at Sikeston) joins to discuss big win over Cape Central. Best start to the season since 2018. (18:15 min mark). Rusty's Top 10 Teams in Southeast Missouri (28:00 min mark). Dave Mirly (Jackson Head Volleyball Coach) discusses teams good start and promising future (37:30 min mark). Reliving a few key moments as Cardinals win 2006 World Series.
#56
September 12 · 54 min
SEMO Scramble September 12, 2026
Recap of Week 3 in High School Football. Aaron Bidewell (Head Coach of Portageville) joins to discuss the hot start and strengths of team early on (10:30 min mark). Frank Kirchmer (Valle Catholic Play-By-Play Announcer) reports on the impressive Warrior squad and thoughts on the chance to go to state (18:00 min mark). Todd Richards (Sports Director of KFVS12) talk Mizzou Football, SEMO/SIU War for the Wheel, and NFL (28:00 min mark). Cardinals Hall of Fame weekend.
#55
September 5 · 56 min
SEMO Scramble September 5, 2026
Week 2 in High School Football. Big wins, impressive games, and teams on the rise. Cole Lee of SEMOBALL joins to give his thoughts and boots on the ground at Jackson Football game in Louisville, Ky (3:15 min mark). Rusty gives his updated Top 10 list for High School Football (20:45 min mark). Kyle Reis of Wednesdays with Walton and Reis chats about the Cardinals Graceffo, catchers, and impressive minor leaguers. Plus floofy dogs? (28:00 min mark). Umpire with a rough night in Cardinals game. College begins in full swing and NFL contest on semo espn.
#54
August 29 · 52 min
SEMO Scramble August 29, 2026
Week 1 in High School Football. Scores, Highlights, and breakdown. Cole Lee of (SEMOBALL) describes the atmosphere at the PIT in Jackson and how impressive Jackson's win over Edwardsville was. (17:00 minute mark). Jurrangelo Cijntje (Memphis Redbird AAA pitcher) gives his thoughts about knocking on the door of the big leagues. How he trains using both throwing arms and his 11 strikeout performance recently. (29:30 minute mark). Cards, Chiefs, and Indiana Fever notes from Friday night.
#53
August 22 · 1 hr
SEMO Scramble August 22, 2026 (High School Football Preview)
SEMO ESPN/SEMO Scramble High School Preview Show. David Jenkins of Aycorp Sports & Caleb DeLoach of Whithers Broadcasting join Rusty Hendricks to breakdown the Top Teams, sleeper teams, top players, matchups for week, district alignment possibilities and much more. 3 Coaches join the show as well. Ryan Nesbitt of Jackson (14:30 minute mark), Dom Robinson of Hayti (23:00 minute mark), and Lance Powers of Kelly (32:00 minute mark) all preview their teams.
#52
August 19 · 11 min
SEMO Football Coach Tom Matukewicz Interview
Coach Tuke of SEMO Football previews the upcoming "Walk Together" Men's Prayer Breakfast on September 2nd. Doors open at 6 am at the Show Me Center. Program begins at 6:30 AM - 7:45 AM. Coach Tuke also discusses his team/season as the first game kick's off at Indiana State Saturday August 29th.
#51
August 15 · 1 hr 3 min
SEMO Scramble August 15, 2026
Reliving the Cape Catfish Championship! Kansas City Chiefs begin preseason. Rusty give his Preseason High School Football Rankings. Top teams in Classes 4-6 and 1-3. (13:35 min mark). St. Louis Cardinals drop game 1 against the Cubs. Joshua Baez makes MLB debut. What is his thoughts on being brought up? (29:00 minute mark). Craig Haley of Stats Perform/Analyst previews the SEMO Football season. (31:20 minute mark). Heartland Gymnastics joins the show to discuss the AAU Junior Olympics from ages 9-16. 10 Athletes compete and all represent the area well. (45:00 minute mark)
#50
August 13 · 2 min
Cape Catfish 2026 Championship Highlights
Listen back to a few of the highlights on Championship Night heard hear on SEMO ESPN Radio. Might even catch the 2025 last out as well! Cape Catfish are Back to Back Champions in the Prospect League!
#49
August 8 · 59 min
SEMO Scramble August 8, 2026
Cape Catfish look to secure the Prospect League Championship (preview). St Louis Cardinals welcome back Joe Buck. Can the Cardinals make decisions on players in the final stretch of games? When could Cardinals see Joshua Baez? Mike Buehler (Host of the Sports Desk) joins to preview the NFL season. What teams is he high on? What teams could slide? Mizzou and SEMO thoughts. (28:50 minute mark). Carl Dean Ritter & Kacie Ritter-Speight (Directors of NSSC Volleyball) chat about opportunities NSSC provide in workouts, training, and teams. (45:30 minute mark).
#48
August 1 · 1 hr
SEMO Scramble August 1, 2026
Update on the Babe Ruth World Series. Cape Catfish Special Season. NCAA ruling to allow players from 2022 graduating class another year of eligibility. What kind of chaos does this cause? Good or bad for college sports? (10:10 minute mark). Rusty's thoughts on the Cardinals trade deadline (19:00 minute mark). Polo Ascencio (Cardinals Spanish Broadcaster) on trade deadline and plans for the future. How many guys could get traded? (28:30 minute mark). Colin Butkiewicz (Cape Catfish Manager) on record breaking season, two MVP candidates, and previewing the playoffs. (49:45 minute mark).
#47
July 25 · 1 hr 6 min
SEMO Scramble July 25, 2026
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.
#46
July 11 · 54 min
SEMO Scramble July 11, 2026
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).
#45
July 4 · 58 min
SEMO Scramble July 4, 2026
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).
#44
June 27 · 33 min
SEMO Scramble June 27, 2026
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?
#43
June 20 · 54 min
SEMO Scramble June 20, 2026
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).
#42
June 13 · 52 min
SEMO Scramble June 12, 2026
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).
#41
June 6 · 52 min
SEMO Scramble June 6, 2026
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.

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