Anthony Schnur, Jr. caught a 32-pound, 10-ounce fish from Table Rock Lake April 7.

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) confirms Anthony Schnur, Jr. of Pevely is the latest state-record holder after catching a 32-pound, 10-ounce longnose gar from Table Rock Lake. Schnur was fishing April 7 when he reeled in the fish using the pole-and-line method. His current record breaks the previous record of 27-pounds set in 1999.

Schnur said this catch is significant for him after the sudden passing of a dear friend.

“I had a good buddy of 30 years who passed away,” said Schnur. “The funny thing is his wife called me that morning with the news. And she asked me to do her a favor and catch a fish in his name. My girlfriend and I went out to his favorite spot originally for crappie fishing when she happened to spot the gar. And sure enough, we caught it and it turned out to be a record. It’s absolutely unreal.”

Longnose gar is the most widely-distributed gar in Missouri, likely occurring in every major stream in the state. It is the most abundant gar found in clear, high-gradient Ozark streams and is prominent in the large Ozark reservoirs.

MDC staff verified Schnur’s fish on a certified scale at Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery in Branson. This makes the fourth state record fish caught in 2021.

“I really hope to mount this fish in my friend’s memory,” Schnur said. “I think it would be a beautiful way to honor him.”

Missouri state record fish are recognized in two categories: pole-and-line and alternative methods. Alternative methods include: throwlines, limb lines, bank lines, jug lines, spearfishing, snagging, snaring, gigging, grabbing, archery, and atlatl.

Cape Girardeau, MO - The Cape Central Tigers jumped to an early lead against the Dexter Bearcats in the 7th Place game of the SEMO Conference Baseball Tournament on Monday.  The 'Cats watched the game slip away early and could not recover in a 5-1 loss to the Tigers (12-9).

Cole Nichols was on the mound for Dexter.  He went four innings, allowing five runs on eight hits, striking out two and walking one.  Peyton Driskill threw two innings in relief.

Driskill led the Bearcats with two hits in three at-bats.  Dexter (5-15) stole four bases during the game as two players stole more than one.  Kaeden Kennedy led the way with two stolen bases.

Cape Central starter Wyatt Brinkopf was very strong on the mound, as he threw a complete game giving the Tigers a 7th place finish.  He allowed four hits and no earned runs while striking out 13 batters.

Dexter will complete their regular season by traveling to Bloomfield on May 11th at 4:30 p.m.

Cape Girardeau, MO - Sikeston Bulldog Trace Sullivan's walk-off double earned them a 3-2 victory over the Dexter Bearcats in consolation quarterfinal of the SEMO Conference Baseball Tournament at Capaha Park on Saturday, May 1, 2021.

The game was tied at two with Sikeston batting in the bottom of the seventh when Sullivan doubled on a 2-0 count, scoring one run.

The Bearcats got things started in the first inning when Josh Kaufman grounded out, scoring one run.

Sikeston evened things up at two in the bottom of the fourth inning with a single on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

Dylan Thornbrough earned the victory on the mound for Sikeston. The ace surrendered two runs on four hits over seven innings, striking out four.

Brock Wyman took the loss for Dexter.  Wyman went six and a third innings, allowing three runs on 11 hits and walking one.

Riley Slusher went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead the Bearcats in hits.  Adam Saylors went 1 for 3 with a triple, and Kaeden Kennedy went 1 for 3. Josh Kaufman drove home the Bearcats’ first-inning run on a ground out to third base.

Cape Girardeau, MO - The Dexter High School baseball team opened their portion of the SEMO Conference Baseball Tournament against the #2 seeded Jackson Indians (15-5).  The Bearcats watched the game slip away early and could not recover in a 10-4 loss on Friday, April 30th at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau.

Nine days earlier when the two teams met, Jackson fell behind 6-3, but managed to score two runs in the seventh winning by only 1 run. Final score was 7-6.

On Friday, Dexter struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing Jackson, giving up ten runs.

The Indians jumped out ahead 7-1 in the second inning.

Dexter tallied three runs in the fifth inning led by Adam Saylors, Peyton Driskill, and Riley Slusher.

Jackson's pitcher, Clayton Ernst, allowed five hits and four runs over five innings, striking out four and walking one. Adam McClanahan threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Driskill took the loss for the Bearcats. The right-hander went one and one-third innings, allowing seven runs on seven hits and striking out two.

Driskill led Dexter with two hits in four at bats.

Cape Girardeau, MO - The 2021 SEMO Conference Baseball Tournament times and locations have changed due to wet field conditions.

Originally Kennett and Poplar Bluff were going to host their games; however due to the heavy rains those games will now be played at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau.

Seeds are #1 Kennett, #2 Jackson, #3 Poplar Bluff, #4 Cape Central, #5 Notre Dame, #6 Sikeston, #7 Dexter, and #8 NMCC.

Friday, April 30th Schedule:

12:00 p.m. Cape Central vs Notre Dame

2:15 p.m. Kennett vs New Madrid County Central

4:15 p.m. Jackson vs Dexter

6:30 p.m. Poplar Bluff vs Sikeston

Semifinal games will be played on Saturday, May 1st.

7th Place Monday, May 3rd at 11 a.m.

5th Place Monday, May 3rd at 1:15 p.m.

3rd Place Monday, May 3rd at 3:30 p.m.

Championship game will be Monday, May 3rd at 6 p.m.