Swimming

Allison Williamson's journey from aspiring gymnast to championship diver is marked by resilience and adaptability. Despite being a newcomer to the sport, the Poplar Bluff junior is quickly making waves in her first diving season.

The Poplar Bluff Mules wrestling team made the most of its home debut on Tuesday. The Mules took a 56-10 win over the Kennett Indians on the boys side, while the Lady Mules lost 40-6, but split its two matches on the mat. Zekey Camden (144 pounds), Noah Perkins (157), Karson Rolland (165) and Karter Blanchard (215) all pinned their opponents, while Branson Crum (138) won by technical fall when he went ahead 18-0 in his match. ...

It’s never easy to be the head coach’s little sister. But for Brayden and Ava Walters of Jackson swimming, a tight relationship — and Ava’s stellar performances — is making things easier.

The Cape Central girls' swimming team clinched the 2025 Rec Center Relays title after winning six events and breaking a pair of meet records. Jackson secured second place, while Poplar Bluff and Notre Dame tied for third.

JOPLIN, Mo. — The Life Prep Fire used a strong second quarter to overcome an early deficit and defeat the Poplar Bluff Mules boys basketball team 53-45 Saturday in the third-place game at the Kaminsky Classic. The Mules (7-6) led 20-9 after the opening period, but Life Prep used an 18-5 edge in the second quarter to take a 27-25 lead to the locker room. Life Prep then pushed its lead to 45-36 by the start of the fourth quarter...

The Poplar Bluff Lady Mules swimming and diving team kicked off the new year in strong fashion on Tuesday with a 110-60 win over Jackson at the Black River Coliseum swimming pool. Poplar Bluff swam its way to several first-place finishes, including a trio of relay titles...

The Poplar Bluff Mules Booster Club has named Wren Cotrell and Owen McDaniel of Poplar Bluff High School the November Athletes of the Month, presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. McDaniel, a senior swimmer, set a new school record of 1:04.14 last month in the 100-yard breaststroke while placing 25th in the state competition, as well as 23rd as a member of the 200-yard medley relay team with a time of 1:47.11...