Mizell gets 1,000th assist, Lady Mules defeat Kennett

Poplar Bluff’s Kyra Mizell (middle) sets the ball as teammates Ireland Gowen (right) and Chloe Parkin follow the action during Thursday’s high school volleyball

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It was a night of celebration and triumph for the Poplar Bluff Lady Mules volleyball team — and not just because the Lady Mules secured a hard-fought victory over Kennett.

Thursday’s 25-17, 25-15, 29-27 win over the Kennett Lady Indians also saw senior setter Kyra Mizell reach the milestone of 1,000 career assists.

When Mizell reached the landmark, the match paused as teammates, fans, and coaches celebrated the momentous achievement.

Posters displaying Mizell’s jersey number were held up, and the coaching staff, led by head coach Adriann D’Amico and assistant coach Kailey Tibbs, presented Mizell with a special plaque to commemorate her accomplishment.

“It’s such an honor to reach this milestone with such an amazing group of players and coaches,” Mizell said. “I couldn’t have done this without them.”

From the outset, the match was highly competitive, with both teams trading points and showing relentless energy on the court.

Poplar Bluff, led by standout performances from players like Paige Epps and Ashton Mays, worked hard to maintain their composure and execute their game plan. Their teamwork and focus were evident throughout the night.

Kennett won the junior varsity match 27-25, 25-13.

The Lady Mules are back on the court Monday when they host Northwest of Cedar Hill.

BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING

Mules take second at West Plains

At West Plains, the Mules took second place at the West Plains Duals on Thursday.

Connor Wiggs won the 200 freestyle, while Parker Hayes won the 100 butterfly and he also took second in the 100 backstroke. The 200 freestyle relay team of Henry Duncan, Wiggs, Owen McDaniel and Cyrus Sagharichi also took second.

SOFTBALL

East Carter 11, Poplar Bluff 10

At Ellsinore, the Lady Mules took a five-run lead to the bottom of the seventh inning, but could not hold off a rally by the host Lady Redbirds.

Molly Eason had four hits for Poplar Bluff, while Addison Valenzuela added three more and the duo of Elizabeth Blancett and Mary Adams each had two. Eason and Lilly Johnson each drove in two runs in the loss.

Mykencie Hutchison, Addie Kearbey and Anna Crowley each had two hits for East Carter, while Hutchison drove in four runs in the win.

GIRLS GOLF

Lady Mules take third at Notre Dame

At Cape Girardeau, the Lady Mules finished third Thursday at the Notre Dame Quad.

Leading the way for Poplar Bluff was the duo of Olivia Thetford and Rhyan Waddell, who tied for first place.

BOYS SOCCER

Mules 2, Sikeston 1 (2OT)

At Sikeston, the Mules needed double-overtime to dispatch Sikeston.

The Mules also won the junior varsity match by a score of 4-1.

Poplar Bluff was slated to play at the River Region Soccer Rumble this weekend, but the event has been canceled because of the heavy rains.