Chaffee dumps St. Pius 24-20

The game started late because of inclement weather, but the Chaffee football team won its home opener Friday night, beating Festus St. Pius 24-20.

Chaffee opened a 12-8 lead at halftime then scored 12 in the third quarter.

The Red Devils improved to 2-2 this season.

Farmington 55, Central 12

The game was delayed for about 2 1/2 hours during the first half because of inclement weather. When action resumed, it was all Black Knights.

Farmington opened a 42-6 lead at halftime, and the teams rested for about five minutes before returning to action.

The Black Knights led 48-6 entering the third quarter.

The loss dropped the Tigers to 0-4 this season.

Scott City at Fredericktown, ppd.

The Rams will face the Blackcats at 1 p.m. today in Fredericktown.

SOFTBALL Oran 5, Saxony Lutheran 0

Claire Seyer was one measly walk away from a perfect game.

Seyer finished with a no-hitter to lead the Eagles past the Crusaders. She struck out six to improve to 4-2.

Seyer helped herself with two RBIs. Kirstie Mangels and Taylor Irwin both went 2-for-3.

Nicole McLard took the loss for Saxony.

Saxony 000 000 0 -- 0 0 3

Oran 001 040 x -- 5 7 0

WP -- Claire Seyer. LP -- Nicole McLard. 2B -- Taylor Irwin (O), Seyer (O), Kirstie Mangels (O). Multiple hits -- Oran: Irwin 2-3, Mangels 2-3. Records -- Oran 8-3.

-- From staff reports