High School SportsApril 24, 2019

Whether there was sunshine or torrential rainfall, Poplar Bluff was hosting its only home track meet of the season on Wednesday. The latter happened, but Poplar Bluffís girls and boys teams both still took home second place in the team standings. The Rockwood Summit boys took first place with 144 points, while the Mulesí 127 points gave them second. For the girls, Poplar Bluffís 141 points trailed only Notre Dame, which tallied 186 points.

Nate Fields ~ Daily American Republic
Poplar Bluff's Isabel Esquivel, right, hands the baton to Hope Cram during the girls 4x400-meter relay at the Poplar Bluff Invitational on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Poplar Bluff.
Poplar Bluff's Isabel Esquivel, right, hands the baton to Hope Cram during the girls 4x400-meter relay at the Poplar Bluff Invitational on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Poplar Bluff.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields
Poplar Bluff's Dylan Cisne, right, runs behind a pair of Jackson runners in the boys 3200-meter run during the Poplar Bluff Invitational on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Poplar Bluff.
Poplar Bluff's Dylan Cisne, right, runs behind a pair of Jackson runners in the boys 3200-meter run during the Poplar Bluff Invitational on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Poplar Bluff.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields
Peyton Powell leaps over a hurdle in the girls 300-meter hurdles during the Poplar Bluff Invitational on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Poplar Bluff.
Peyton Powell leaps over a hurdle in the girls 300-meter hurdles during the Poplar Bluff Invitational on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Poplar Bluff.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields
Xzavier Bartlett begins the boys 400-meter run during the Poplar Bluff Invitational on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Poplar Bluff.
Xzavier Bartlett begins the boys 400-meter run during the Poplar Bluff Invitational on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Poplar Bluff.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields
Paige Bradley takes off in the girls 400-meter run during the Poplar Bluff Invitational on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Poplar Bluff.
Paige Bradley takes off in the girls 400-meter run during the Poplar Bluff Invitational on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Poplar Bluff.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields
Katelyn Moeller, left, and Salah Mccormack compete in the girls 1600-meter run during the Poplar Bluff Invitational on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Poplar Bluff.
Katelyn Moeller, left, and Salah Mccormack compete in the girls 1600-meter run during the Poplar Bluff Invitational on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Poplar Bluff.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields
Poplar Bluff's Kenya Jones, right, and a Notre Dame runner compete in the girls 4x200-meter relay during the Poplar Bluff Invitational on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Poplar Bluff.
Poplar Bluff's Kenya Jones, right, and a Notre Dame runner compete in the girls 4x200-meter relay during the Poplar Bluff Invitational on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Poplar Bluff.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields
Poplar Bluff's Katie Pattillo runs the girls 4x200-meter relay during the Poplar Bluff Invitational on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Poplar Bluff.
Poplar Bluff's Katie Pattillo runs the girls 4x200-meter relay during the Poplar Bluff Invitational on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Poplar Bluff.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields
Audrey Cisne prepares for the shot put during the Poplar Bluff Invitational on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Poplar Bluff.
Audrey Cisne prepares for the shot put during the Poplar Bluff Invitational on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Poplar Bluff.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields
Poplar Bluff's Kendrick Brown competes in the high jump during the Poplar Bluff Invitational on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Poplar Bluff. Brown set a personal record in the high jump, clearing 6 feet, 2 inches.
Poplar Bluff's Kendrick Brown competes in the high jump during the Poplar Bluff Invitational on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Poplar Bluff. Brown set a personal record in the high jump, clearing 6 feet, 2 inches.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields
Poplar Bluff's Jadarius Pigg, right, and Kennett's Qun'tes Parson jump over a hurdle during the 110-meter hurdles at the Poplar Bluff Invitational on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Poplar Bluff.
Poplar Bluff's Jadarius Pigg, right, and Kennett's Qun'tes Parson jump over a hurdle during the 110-meter hurdles at the Poplar Bluff Invitational on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Poplar Bluff.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields
Chad Casey lands a long jump attempt during the Poplar Bluff Invitational on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Poplar Bluff.
Chad Casey lands a long jump attempt during the Poplar Bluff Invitational on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Poplar Bluff.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields
Shemyron Townsend, right, reaches out to hand the baton to Devin Gatewood during the boys 4x100-meter relay at the Poplar Bluff Invitational on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Poplar Bluff.
Shemyron Townsend, right, reaches out to hand the baton to Devin Gatewood during the boys 4x100-meter relay at the Poplar Bluff Invitational on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Poplar Bluff.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields
Kennett's Justin Hunt, left, Hayti's Adriean Stevenson, middle, and Poplar Bluff's Shemyron Townsend compete in the boys 100-meter dash during the Poplar Bluff Invitational on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Poplar Bluff.
Kennett's Justin Hunt, left, Hayti's Adriean Stevenson, middle, and Poplar Bluff's Shemyron Townsend compete in the boys 100-meter dash during the Poplar Bluff Invitational on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Poplar Bluff.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields
Poplar Bluff's Austin Tinsley, left, and Kennett's Shaylin West run the boys 100-meter dash during the Poplar Bluff Invitational on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Poplar Bluff.
Poplar Bluff's Austin Tinsley, left, and Kennett's Shaylin West run the boys 100-meter dash during the Poplar Bluff Invitational on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Poplar Bluff.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields
Katelyn Moeller catches her breath after finishing the girls 3200-meter run during the Poplar Bluff Invitational on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Poplar Bluff.
Katelyn Moeller catches her breath after finishing the girls 3200-meter run during the Poplar Bluff Invitational on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Poplar Bluff.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields
Mckinzie Buenaga throws her javelin during the Poplar Bluff Invitational on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Poplar Bluff.
Mckinzie Buenaga throws her javelin during the Poplar Bluff Invitational on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Poplar Bluff.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields
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