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Mastering the Course: Luke outshines previous golf season (7/22/24)After missing last year's state golf championship by one stroke, Poplar Bluff High School golfer Caiden Luke was determined not to let the opportunity pass him by again. As a member of the Mules golf team, Luke helped them capture the 2024 MSHSAA Class 4 Boys Golf state title, snapping Poplar Bluff’s 28-year gap of being called champions. The last time the Mules won a state title was in 1996, and the last time they placed was in 2012 when they finished fourth...
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Barks wins Boys Golf Athlete of the Year at Semoball Awards (7/19/24)Poplar Bluff boys golfer Landon Barks has played just one year of high school golf, but what a year it was! During his recently-completed freshman season, Barks: “It feels great just to be able to know that we did that,” Barks said. “I had one year with my brother (Lawson) and we took advantage of that — and we were able to get state title and go to the nationals together as a team with him.”...
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McBride signs with Mineral Area College track and field (7/19/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules track and field team will be sending off another athlete to compete on the collegiate level. Graduate Kolyn McBride will get the chance to compete against the best after signing his national letter of intent on Friday with the men's track and field team at Mineral Area College at Poplar Bluff High School...
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Graham wins Track and Field Athlete of the Year at Semoball Awards (7/18/24)Darius Graham had a high school career to remember at Poplar Bluff High School in track and field, football and basketball. And winning the Semoball Award for Male Track and Field Athlete of the Year — the area equivalent of college football's Heisman Trophy — just adds to that legacy...
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ONE STEP AT A TIME: Mules football looks to improve during summer workouts (7/17/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules football team hits the field for the summer, led by their recently appointed head coach, Jeff Mannon, who intends to take everything one step at a time. Since the first day of summer training, the Mules have been going full steam ahead. They’re hoping this is the beginning of something extraordinary with the new staff and the return of a few key players...
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Poplar Bluff swimmer finishes 2nd in final meet (7/15/24)For the Cape Aquatic Center, it was the beginning of a new era in swimming. For one Poplar Bluff graduate, it was the end of his career., In his final swim meet before going off to college at Murray State, Carson Todd finished second place among the 15-18 age division at the SMSC Championships on Saturday, July 13, at the newly renovated Cape Aquatic Center in Cape Girardeau...
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DREAM ISN'T OVER YET: Mules golfers tee off Monday at national tournament (6/28/24)
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On to the next level: Hite joining SE Missouri State football as walk-on (6/27/24)Getting the opportunity to play football at the college level is challenging for any young athlete — and sometimes, the journey requires a different route than others. Poplar Bluff High School graduate and football standout Logan Hite will get the chance to continue playing the game he loves as he will walk on at the linebacker position with the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks football team...
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Barks receives the Chad McCoy Foundation Golf Scholarship (6/20/24)Golfer Chad McCoy saw the good in everyone through his eyes, and now his parents, Jeana and Dennis McCoy, along with the foundation, are able to keep his vision alive and flowing with their annual golf scholarship. The Chad McCoy Memorial Foundation presented its fourth golf scholarship on Thursday at Ozark Ridge Golf Course to recent Poplar Bluff High School graduate Lawson Barks. ...
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Semoball Awards spring sports finalists announced (6/6/24)Semoball Awards finalists for the spring sports categories were announced Thursday morning on a selection show broadcasted live on SEMO ESPN Radio and streamed on the Semoball.com Facebook page. Baseball Levi McKinnie, Chaffee Gabe Dirnberger, Oran Cooper Rhodes, Jackson...
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Mules trap team opens summer as league champs (6/3/24)The Poplar Bluff High School Mules trap team has kicked off the summer with a major win, and they plan to stay busy throughout the summer. After participating in the 1A-Conference 1 in the Missouri Clay Target League Tournament, the Mules walked away with first place. ...
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State champion Mules headed to National Invitational (5/31/24)Only weeks after proving that they are one of the best boys golf programs in the state, the Poplar Bluff Mules will get the opportunity of a lifetime to compete against some of the best high school golfers in the country. The Mules are still coming off the high of breaking a 28-year drought of winning the MSHSAA Class 4 boys golf state title, but they will have to stay locked in a little while longer after being invited to play in the 2024 High School Golf National Invitational...
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Graham repeats as state champion in high jump (5/27/24)JEFFERSON CITY — Poplar Bluff senior Darius Graham brings home gold for the second straight year. The Poplar Bluff Mules and Lady Mules track and field team competed on the big stage at the MSHSAA Class 5 Track and Field Championships on Friday and Saturday at Adkins Stadium on the campus of Jefferson City High School.
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Graham claims back-to-back state titles in High Jump (5/25/24)
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Mules track locked in for state tournament (5/24/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules track and field squad has proven that they are the best team in their conference and district, and they will get the chance to showcase their skills on the grand stage. The Mules are heading off to Jefferson City to compete in the 2024 MSHSAA Class 5 Track and Field State Championship on Friday and Saturday at Adkins Stadium at Jefferson City High School...
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Poplar Bluff athletes receive Missouri Good Sports awards (5/23/24)More than just exceptional talent is needed to be an outstanding student-athlete. It all comes down to leadership, positivity and the will to push people to reach higher goals. These area athletes have raised the standard for both academic and athletic achievement...
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Greenwall named Semo Conference Player of the Year (5/23/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules baseball team had a solid season and the voters within their conference took notice. The Mules finished with a 19-12 record and broke a few school records along the way. Senior Kolby Greenwall was named SEMO All-Conference Baseball Player of the Year. ...
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Mules golf team to play in prestigious tournament (5/23/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules boys golf team will get to compete on a national stage this summer. Fresh off of their first state championship in 28 years, the Mules have been invited to play in the 2024 High School Golf National Invitational.in Frisco, Texas...
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Lady Mules ready to compete for state (5/22/24)The moment for athletes to prove themselves against some of the best has arrived, and the Poplar Bluff Lady Mules track and field team will be well-represented at this year’s Class 5 State Tournament on Friday and Saturday at Adkins Stadium at Jefferson City High School...
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Barks brothers look back on state title (5/22/24)Winning a state title in high school is one of the greatest achievements any high school athlete could ask for, but for an athlete to win with their sibling at their side makes that moment even more special. Last week, the Poplar Bluff Mules boys golf team battled against 10 other teams to claim the 2024 MSHSAA Class 4 state championship on May 14 at Dalhousie Golf Club. With the win, the Mules ended a 28-year state title drought...
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Mules, Lady Mules qualify several for state track (5/20/24)HILLSBORO — The Poplar Bluff Mules and Lady Mules boys and girls track and field teams will be well-represented at state after several athletes qualified at Saturday's Class 5 sectional meet at Hillsboro. The top four finishers in each sectional event qualify for state...
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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...