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Naylor advances to final four
Posted Saturday, March 13, at 9:36 PM
The Naylor Lady Eagles rallied past Delta for a 42-37 win Saturday to advance to the MSHSAA Class 1 Show-Me Showdown.

Moriah Goodrum scored 22 to lead Naylor, which will play at 3:20 p.m. Thursday in Columbia. Katelyn Hughey added eight points and Kendal Rodgers chipped in seven.

Delta was led by Taylor Smith and Machela VanGennip, who each scored 11.


The Greenville Lady Bears lost to defending state champion Cardinal Ritter 37-25 after taking the lead to start the second half.

A full story will run in Sunday's DAR.

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Raiders preview to Hutch
Posted Friday, March 12, at 11:46 AM

Alex Abate is working on a preview for Sunday's DAR for the Three Rivers Raiders' trip to the NJCAA National Tournament. He'll also have a story in Monday's DAR to preview the opening round, which starts Tuesday. Can't wait for Sunday? You can get your bracket here. (We'll publish a less confusing one Sunday.) Or read about the teams here...

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Kilgore leaps to second in nation
Posted Monday, March 8, at 7:09 AM

Poplar Bluff native Chris Kilgore finished second at the NJCAA national indoor track and field championships at Eastern Illinois University. Kilgore, who competes for Coffeyville (Kan.) Community College cleared 6-feet, 9.75-inches to finish second behind Marquis Mack of Iowa Central, who cleared 6-11.75...

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Lady Mules quarterfinal preview
Posted Saturday, March 6, at 8:30 AM

Here's some info for fans headed up to St. Louis today to see the Poplar Bluff Lady Mules play Incarnate Word Academy in the MSHSAA Class 5 quarterfinal. The game will be held at the UMSL Mark Twain Athletic & Fitness Center. You can find it here and get directions...

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Lady Mules 65, Nerinx Hall 61 (OT)
Posted Wednesday, March 3, at 10:36 PM

FARMINGTON -- The third time was the charm for the Poplar Bluff Lady Mules. Playing in the MSHSAA Class 5 sectional playoff for a third straight year, the Lady Mules finally advanced Wednesday night with a 65-61 overtime win against state-ranked Nerinx Hall...

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Report: Tyler's rookie season may be done
Posted Monday, March 1, at 6:22 AM

Indiana Pacers coach Jim O'Brien is not counting on Tyler Hansbrough to return for the rest of his rookie season according to this report from the IndyStar.com: "I don't think there's been an official announcement, but it would not surprise me not to have him the rest of the year," O'Brien said. "I'm not counting on him to be back...

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Class 5 District 1 final preview
Posted Friday, February 26, at 1:44 PM

Poplar Bluff and Jackson meet for the MSHSAA Class 5 District 1 boys championship tonight at Peters Gym while the Lady Mules face Cape Central in the girls' final. Here's a quick preview for tonight: LADY TIGERS vs. LADY MULES Tipoff: 6 p.m. A lot has changed in the year since these two teams met in the final, which Poplar Bluff won 54-37. ...

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LIVE from PB: Class 5 District 1 (Day 2)
Posted Thursday, February 25, at 8:00 PM

Welcome back to Peters Gym in Poplar Bluff where the boys take Tyler Hansbrough Court for the MSHSAA Class 5 District 1 semifinals. Up first we've got Poplar Bluff and Seckman at 6 p.m. followed by Cape Central and Jackson at around 7. ----- FINAL: Poplar Bluff 81, Seckman 75...

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LIVE from Peters Gym: Class 5 District 1
Posted Wednesday, February 24, at 9:09 PM

It's the first night of the MSHSAA Class 5 District 1 tournament here in Poplar Bluff. Last night at Fox High School in the quarterfinals, Seckman beat Hillsboro 63-53 on the girls side while Seckman beat Hillsboro in the boys game, 69-62. Tonight's game feature the girls with Cape Central (16-7) against Seckman (13-13) up first, followed by Poplar Bluff (16-8) against Jackson (17-6)...

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Three-way tie for SEMO; Mules football schedule
Posted Monday, February 22, at 10:40 AM

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- For the second straight year, the Charleston Bluejays kept Poplar Bluff from winning a share of the SEMO Conference title. Jerry Carter and Gregory Tucker connected on consecutive 3-pointers early in the fourth quarter, part of a 10 for 17 long-range shooting performance that lifted Charleston to a 63-57 win at Peters Gym...

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Brian Rosener has been the sports editor for the Daily American Republic in Poplar Bluff, Mo. since December 2001. He was born and raised in St. Louis, where he attended Lindbergh High School and Webster University. Brian is married to Jennifer, a Poplar Bluff native, and has a step-son named Jack, 8, who is a much better golfer than he is.
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