Caruthersville Athlete Shines at Dexter Invitational

Jamya Buttrom places second in 300-meter hurdles, while local softball teams aim for better results this week.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 9:33pm

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Caruthersville senior track and field athlete Jamya Buttrom had a strong showing at the Dexter Invitational, placing second in the 300-meter hurdles. Meanwhile, the softball teams from Caruthersville, Delta, and South Pemiscot are looking to bounce back and earn more wins this week.

Why it matters

Buttrom's performance at the Dexter Invitational demonstrates her potential to excel at the state championships, while the local softball teams' struggles early in the season highlight the competitive nature of high school sports in the region.

The details

At the Dexter Invitational, Buttrom placed eighth in the 100-meter dash, sixth in the 200-meter dash, and second in the 300-meter hurdles. Caruthersville's softball team is still searching for its first win of the season, while Delta and South Pemiscot are also aiming to improve their records this week.

  • Buttrom placed second in the 300-meter hurdles at the Dexter Invitational last week.
  • Caruthersville softball last played on March 30, losing 14-12 to Lake County (Tenn.).
  • Delta softball lost their season opener 15-0 against Holcomb last Thursday.
  • South Pemiscot softball lost 18-2 to Central (New Madrid County) last Tuesday.

The players

Jamya Buttrom

A senior track and field athlete at Caruthersville High School who has high expectations for herself and her team this spring.

Za'Miya Woods

A sophomore track and field athlete at Caruthersville High School who placed 10th in the 300-meter hurdles at the Dexter Invitational.

Kalaiha Jones

A track and field athlete from Hayti High School who placed fifth in the 300-meter hurdles and seventh in the triple jump at the Dexter Invitational.

Caruthersville Softball

The Caruthersville High School softball team is currently 0-4 on the season and searching for their first win.

Delta C-7 Softball

The Delta C-7 High School softball team is 0-1 after their season-opening loss against Holcomb and is looking to bounce back this week.

South Pemiscot Softball

The South Pemiscot High School softball team is currently 2-4 on the season and is looking to improve their record this week.

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What they’re saying

“We are looking at dates for the Portageville game, which was postponed last week due to weather.”

— Lance Crawford, Head Coach, South Pemiscot Softball

What’s next

The Caruthersville, Delta, and South Pemiscot softball teams will all be in action this week as they look to improve their records and build momentum for the rest of the season.

The takeaway

Caruthersville's Jamya Buttrom has proven herself as a top track and field athlete in the region, while the local softball teams are facing early-season challenges but remain determined to turn their seasons around.