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Ready for sectionals: Several Mules athletes to take shot at trip to state (5/17/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules and Lady Mules track and field teams will be well-represented at Saturday’s Class 5 sectional meet at Hillsboro. On the boys side, Darius Graham won district titles in the long jump, high jump and triple jump, while Alex Larkins won a district title in the javelin...
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Stotts and Barks named PB April Athletes of the Month (5/16/24)In the midst of all the April sports excitement, these two Poplar Bluff High School athletes were at the top of their game. The Poplar Bluff Mules Booster Club named Ava Stotts and Lawson Barks the April Athletes of the Month, presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors...
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Mules crowned Class 4 state champs, snaps 28-year gap (5/15/24)CAPE GIRARDEAU — For nearly 30 years, the Poplar Bluff golf team has been deprived of being called state champions, but after a solid performance on the greens at this year’s state championship tournament, the long-awaited dream became a reality. In a two-day battle, the Mules outlasted some stiff competition at the Dalhousie Golf Club, but their superior abilities gave them a commanding lead that would see them named the 2024 MSHSAA Class 4 Boys Golf State Champions...
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Greenwall has record-breaking season for Mules (5/15/24)At the beginning of the season, Poplar Bluff senior Kolby Greenwall set out to lead the Mules baseball squad in hits for the second straight year, and he accomplished his goal and much more. The Mules made a significant jump this season thanks largely to their play at the plate led by Greenwall. Last season, Greenwall led the team in hits, and he carried that same energy over to this year, stitching his name into the Mules baseball history book...
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Mules suffer first-round exit with loss to Seckman (5/15/24)IMPERIAL — The Poplar Bluff Mules baseball team will have to wait another season in their quest to get a district championship with a first-round exit in this year’s Class 6 District 1 Tournament. The Mules faced off against the Seckman Jaguars on Wednesday at Seckman High School, and despite senior Dylan Bratcher driving in four runs on two hits, it wouldn’t be enough to move to the next round. A big third inning from Seckman gave them the lead they needed to defeat the Mules 13-6...
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Mules, Lady Mules take second at districts; Van Buren beats Greenville for district title (5/15/24)FESTUS — The Poplar Bluff Mules and Lady Mules track and field teams won seven individual district championships at the Class 5 District 1 meet which began Saturday and finished Monday with the javelin throw. As a team, both the Mules and Lady Mules finished second in their respective divisions...
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Class 4 Golf State Tournament: Mules flourish in first round (5/13/24)CAPE GIRARDEAU — The Poplar Bluff Mules golf team had a difficult day due to strong gusts and a few light rains, but they persevered and finished at the top. The Mules had a busy Monday at Dalhousie Golf Course as they were ready to face off against some of the top players in the state in an attempt to win the coveted title of MSHSAA Class 4 Boys State Champions for 2024...
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Notre Dame tennis rolls to C2D1 title (5/10/24)The taste of victory was sweet for the Notre Dame Bulldogs on Friday. Literally. Fueled by a desire to win another Class 2 District 1 championship, the Bulldogs also had an added incentive; Crumbl Cookies. The Bulldogs defeated Poplar Bluff 5-0 to win the district title on Friday morning at Notre Dame Regional High School...
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Mules receive 6th seed for district tournament (5/10/24)The stage is set for the postseason as many baseball teams within the Class 6 District 1 will compete for a shot at a district championship and a spot in the state tournament. With one more week before the first pitch of the opening round, the Poplar Bluff Mules are eager to put all their hard work from throughout the season to the test. The Mules closed out the regular season with a 19-11 record and recently received the No. 6 seed in the district tournament...
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Mules are headed to district championship; Challenges Notre Dame (5/8/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules are headed to the Class 2 District 1 championship after landing a 5-3 win over Mehlville on Tuesday at Poplar Bluff High School. The Mules took a 2-1 lead in doubles as Tavian Towns and Kurt Rosson defeated their opponents 9-7, William Sherrill and Beau McCormack won 8-6...
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Mules finish last home game victorious (5/8/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules aimed to close out their final home game of the season on a high note against an area opponent. Kolby Greenwall’s big day at the plate propels the Mules past the Doniphan Dons 16-6 on Tuesday at Bobby Strenfel Field Poplar Bluff High School...
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Zgaynor to throw javelin at SEMO (5/7/24)Kennedy Zgaynor has only been throwing the javelin for two years, but she has rapidly become the best in Poplar Bluff High School history. Zgaynor signed her letter of intent on Tuesday afternoon to throw the javelin for the Southeast Missouri State University women's track and field team next season in Cape Girardeau, surrounded by family, friends and coaches from her time at PBHS...
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Mules advance to next round with win over Festus, Baseball roundup (5/7/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules tennis squad survived and advanced in the Class 2 District 1 Tournament opening round on Monday at Poplar Bluff High School. The No. 2 seeded Mules faced off against the No. 7 Festus Tigers for a spot in the semifinals. The Mules wouldn’t have any trouble against Festus as they defeated them 5-0. With a hot start to the tournament, head tennis coach Michael Sowatzke hopes it can continue through the next round...
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Mules claim district title and break record (5/6/24)FARMINGTON — In a loaded district, the Poplar Bluff Mules golf team proved to be one of the best in the bunch. In a golf showdown against 15 other teams at the Crown Pointe Golf Club on Monday, the Mules handled the course to perfection and were crowned this year’s Class 4 District 1 champions with a team score of 280...
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Carr, Jeffco bring end to Raiders’ season in sub-regional round (5/4/24)HILLSBORO — The Three Rivers College baseball team saw its season come to an end Friday as the sixth-seeded Raiders dropped the first two games of a best-of-three Region 16 sub-regional series to the No. 3 Jefferson Vikings. Jeffco took the first game 12-1, then won the second 4-3...
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Mules fall against a tough Valley View squad (5/3/24)JONESBORO — The Poplar Bluff Mules baseball team needed a near-perfect game to take down one of the top teams in the nation. The Mules went head-to-head with one of their toughest battles of the season against the 27-2 Valley View Blazers on Friday at Valley View High School in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Despite their best attempt, the Mules had trouble getting anything going from the plate and would fall to the Blazers 10-0...
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Mules roar past Lions on Senior Day (5/3/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules baseball team honored its five seniors before Thursday’s game, then sent them out with a bang once things got started against the Northwest Lions. The Mules pounded out 14 hits and used a six-run fifth inning to roll past Northwest 11-1 Thursday afternoon at Bobby Strenfel Field...
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Graham signs at Missouri S & T to play two sports (5/2/24)One of the best athletes to come through Poplar Bluff High School in recent years has decided where he will play at the collegiate level. Three-sport (track and field, football and basketball) standout Darius Graham signed his letter of intent Wednesday to play football and compete in track and field at Missouri S&T in Rolla...
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Mules make short work of Kelly (5/1/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules baseball team did not just figuratively make short work of the Kelly Hawks Tuesday — the Mules did so literally, too. Poplar Bluff needed just three innings and less than 90 minutes to defeat the Hawks 16-1 Tuesday at Bobby Strenfel Field...
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Mules thrive in Semo Conference Tournament (4/30/24)With the district tournament right around the corner, the Poplar Bluff Mules track and field team has pushed their limits all season and continued with a solid showing at this year’s SEMO conference tournament. Whatever track and field competition the Mules and Lady Mules have attended this season, they’ve always managed to bring home some hardware...
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Huffman drives in multiple hits to lead Mules past Kelly (4/30/24)After falling short in this year’s Semo Conference Baseball Tournament and being unable to play for third place due to weather, the Poplar Bluff Mules took all their frustrations out on their latest opponent. Kade Huffman drove in four runs on three hits to lead the Mules past the Kelly Hawks 16-1 on Tuesday at Poplar Bluff High School. Huffman singled twice in the first, scoring one on each hit, singled in the second, scoring one, and hit a sacrifice fly in the third, scoring one...
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Confident Dexter BB shocking SEMO foes with run to championship game (4/28/24)Earlier this week, second-year Dexter High School baseball coach Steve Edwards gathered his players following a workout at East Park in Dexter, and he spoke of his confidence in his team, and how he thought they could fare in the upcoming SEMO Conference Tournament.
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Balanced roster has Mules in pursuit of first SEMO tourney title in six springs (4/27/24)The Poplar Bluff High School baseball squad hasn’t dropped a game this season against SEMO Conference (in seven games) competition, which bodes well for the Mules over the next few days in the league tournament.
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Mules advance in SEMO tournament with strong win over NMCC (4/26/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules wasted no time getting out of the first round of this year’s Semo Conference baseball tournament. Junior Noah Spain collected three hits in three at-bats as the Mules defeated New Madrid County Central 16-1 on Friday at Poplar Bluff High School. Spain singled in the second inning, tripled in the fourth inning and singled in the third inning...
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Mules locked in for SEMO tournament (4/25/24)What a difference a year makes. The Poplar Bluff Mules baseball team has been on a tear this season, and it showed with their current seeding in this year’s Semo Conference Tournament. The Mules have made a significant jump in the conference by receiving the No.2 seed, five spots up from last season...
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BREAKING: Semoball Awards winter sports finalists announced (4/24/24)The Semoball Awards finalists for fall sports were announced Wednesday morning on a selection show broadcast live on SEMO ESPN Radio and streamed on the Semoball.com Facebook page. The finalists were selected by a sports panel made up of representatives from the Southeast Missourian, Standard Democrat, Dexter Statesman, Daily American Republic and Delta Dunklin Democrat...
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Home Sweet Home: Mules, Lady Mules win first at own invitational (4/24/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules track and field team outscored the competition on Tuesday to place first in their annual Poplar Bluff Track and Field Invitational at Poplar Bluff Field. Out of 40 events through the day, the Lady Mules finished with an overall score of 219, and the Mules racked in 193 to land top honors...
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Mules JH blows past Caruthersville (4/24/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules Junior High School baseball team stays perfect after landing a 15-0 win over Caruthersville on Tuesday at First Baptist Church. Kameron Holland was the leading player who led the Mules to victory by collecting three hits at-bats. Holland doubled in the first inning, doubled in the second inning, and singled in the first inning...
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Greenwall hits for cycle as Mules roll to victory (4/23/24)In what turned out to be a blistering four innings, the Poplar Bluff Mules baseball team rolled to a 15-0 win Monday over the Park Hills Central Rebels as Kolby Greenwall hit for the cycle. With his first at-bat — in the first inning — Greenwall drove in three runs with a triple. ...
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Mule junior 'consistently' leading surging 'Bluff in a variety of ways (4/22/24)There may not be a more potent squad readying to compete in the SEMO Conference Baseball Tournament later this week than Poplar Bluff.
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Mules, Bratcher shut down 'Cats for convincing W (4/20/24)DEXTER – With as strong of a high school baseball season as the Poplar Bluff squad is having this spring, the chances of Dexter knocking off the visiting Mules on Friday at East Park weren’t high, to begin with. The Mules (14-7) have enjoyed their most successful season since 2019 and six games into the SEMO Conference schedule, Poplar Bluff has yet to drop a league contest.
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Mules snag first at Poplar Bluff Golf Invitational (4/19/24)The atmosphere at Westwood Hills Country Club looked slightly different on Friday as many schools stepped onto the greens to put their golf skills to the test at this year’s Poplar Bluff Golf Invitational. The Poplar Bluff Mules boys golf team has been on a tear this spring by landing many wins throughout the season, and they aimed to keep it going with another golf invitational win. ...
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Mules keep rolling with win at Notre Dame Golf Invitational (4/18/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules golf team continues to thrive on the greens throughout the season as they pick up another tournament. The Mules took a trip over to Cape Girardeau, where they competed against 13 other teams in this year’s Notre Dame Golf Invitational at Dalhousie Golf Club. ...
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Saxony Lutheran spoils senior night for Lady Mules (4/18/24)It was an emotional night for the seniors of the Poplar Bluff Lady Mules soccer team. The Lady Mules hosted Saxony Lutheran on Wednesday at Poplar Bluff High School for senior night. Despite their best efforts to make up the ground in the first half, the Lady Mules fell short in the final minutes to the Saxony Lutheran Lady Crusaders 3-2...
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Mules optimistic despite recent stretch (4/17/24)We’re midway through the spring season, and a newfound energy surrounds the Poplar Bluff Mules baseball team. The Mules have gotten off to one of the best starts in recent years with their elite play from the plate. Despite going 3-2 in their last few matchups, they’ve already surpassed the number of wins from the past few seasons...
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DAR Prep Roundup: Mules tame Cape Central on tennis court (4/16/24)The wins continue to pour in for the Poplar Bluff Mules tennis team as they secure another home win over the Cape Central Tigers 9-0, while the junior varsity won 2-1. The Mules improved to 6-0 in team play and have yet to take a loss outside of invitational tournaments...
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Spain, big innings push Mules past Cape Central (4/13/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules baseball team used strong pitching and a pair of big innings at the plate to roll to a 10-1 win Friday over the Cape Central Tigers in a SEMO Conference contest at Strenfel Field. First of all, the Mules (12-5) got a strong pitching performance from starter Noah Spain. The hurler started and pitched six innings, allowing five hits and one run while striking out six and walking none. Dylan Hall tossed a hitless, scoreless seventh inning to secure the win...
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Barks signs with Central Missouri (4/12/24)Poplar Bluff High School boys golf coach Tyler Davis knew Lawson Barks even before Davis took the reins of the program this spring. “We both worked at Westwood Hills Country Club,” Davis said. “Working with Lawson was enjoyable. He was a hard worker, dedicated to the job, and overall a pleasure to work with...
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Lady Mules secure home win over Kelly (4/10/24)The Poplar Bluff Lady Mules landed their second straight win of the season with some aggressive play on the soccer field. The Lady Mules wouldn’t be denied against the Kelly Lady Hawks as they constantly took shots toward the goalkeeper to secure an 8-0 victory. The Lady Mules improved to 3-4 on the season. Due to the weather conditions, the senior night festivities were canceled, but the Lady Mules still played with an extra boost...
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Mules land SEMO Conference win over Notre Dame (4/10/24)CAPE GIRARDEAU — The Poplar Bluff Mules stay perfect in SEMO conference play as they picked up a win on the road Tuesday. The Mules faced off against the Notre Dame Bulldogs, and after a surge with nine runs in the fifth inning, they defeated the Bulldogs 11-1. The Mules improved to 11-5 on the season and remain undefeated in the SEMO conference...
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Mules tennis set tone for season; Extend streak to 5-0 (4/5/24)After winning some early key matches this season, the Poplar Bluff Mules tennis team has established the standard for how they will compete and intends to continue playing well all year long. The Mules have seen some early success with a 4-0 team record to start the year and recently won first place in this year’s Courts for Cancer Tournament. ...
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GCT defeats Mules to end winning streak (4/5/24)PARAGOULD, Ark. — The Poplar Bluff Mules baseball team saw its eight-game winning streak come to an end Thursday when the Mules lost 9-5 to the Greene County Tech Eagles in an interstate clash of two of the better teams in their respective states. Marcus Tabanera’s two-out double to center in the top of the third inning scored Noah Spain and briefly gave the Mules (9-3) a 2-1 lead, but it was the last lead they would hold Thursday...
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Mules snag first at Farmington Golf Invitational (4/5/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules golf team continues to click on all cylinders by snagging another golf invitational championship. The Mules went up against five other teams at the Farmington Golf Invitational on Wednesday and walked away with first place. Freshman golfer Chaz Love tied for second with a 77. The Mules will look to keep their winning streak going when they compete in the Laker Invitational at Lake Valley next Wednesday...
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Never Give Up: Wilson perseveres; signs with Missouri Valley (4/3/24)This Poplar Bluff athlete persevered despite suffering multiple injuries throughout high school to fulfill her dream of playing collegiate basketball. Getting the opportunity to play basketball at the next level is something senior guard Abby Wilson doesn’t take lightly, as she has found the road to her next journey...
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Lady Mules lose tough battle (4/2/24)In what became a tale of two halves, Carbondale struck first, and struck once — but in the end, that was all the visiting Terriers needed. Despite the multiple attempts, the Poplar Bluff Lady Mules couldn’t quite get the goal they were fighting for, and Carbondale was able to walk away with the 1-0 victory Monday at Mules Stadium...
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Mules relish time in Alabama (4/2/24)For skipper John David Pattillo and his Poplar Bluff Mules baseball players, their week in Alabama was one of a prosperous nature. The Mules compiled a 4-0 record, but it was the manner in which those victories came that has the team feeling well about this season...
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Mules take down Ellington; Sports Roundup (4/1/24)ELLINGTON — After finishing in third place with a 4-0 record at the Gulf Coast Classic, the Poplar Bluff Mules picked up right where they left off by connecting with multiple hits. The Mules hit the road on Monday and won big over the Ellington Whippets 11-1. The Mules got on the board first with a double by Kolby Greenwall at the top of the first. Poplar Bluff added another run in the second, where Greenwall connected once again with a single to take a 2-0 lead...
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Mules shine at Bob Sink Track Invitational (4/1/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules track and field team reigned supreme at the Jackson Bob Sink Track Invitational. The Mules placed first, while the girls finished fifth. Next up for the Mules is the Waynesville Invitational on April 19.
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Cape Central soccer cruises by Poplar Bluff (3/29/24)A pair of SEMO Conference foes clashed on Thursday evening at Cape Central High School. Ultimately, the Cape Central Tigers prevailed with a 3-0 win over the Poplar Bluff Mules, getting them back on the winning side of the rivalry after a loss a season ago...
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Gulf Coast Classic: Mules coast to victory over Morristown (3/27/24)GULF SHORES — The Poplar Bluff Mules baseball team has stayed busy this week at the Gulf Shores Classic baseball tournament in Gulf Shores, Alabama, at Baldwin County High School. The Mules kicked off the tournament with a 9-4 win over the Mortimer Jordan Blue Devils on Monday and looked to add more notches onto the win column. Due to weather conditions on Tuesday, the Mules had to cancel their matchup, so they were locked and loaded for the competition the following day...