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Mules keep rolling with win at Notre Dame Golf Invitational (4/18/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules golf team continues to thrive on the greens throughout the season as they pick up another tournament. The Mules took a trip over to Cape Girardeau, where they competed against 13 other teams in this year’s Notre Dame Golf Invitational at Dalhousie Golf Club. ...
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Saxony Lutheran spoils senior night for Lady Mules (4/18/24)It was an emotional night for the seniors of the Poplar Bluff Lady Mules soccer team. The Lady Mules hosted Saxony Lutheran on Wednesday at Poplar Bluff High School for senior night. Despite their best efforts to make up the ground in the first half, the Lady Mules fell short in the final minutes to the Saxony Lutheran Lady Crusaders 3-2...
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Mules optimistic despite recent stretch (4/17/24)We’re midway through the spring season, and a newfound energy surrounds the Poplar Bluff Mules baseball team. The Mules have gotten off to one of the best starts in recent years with their elite play from the plate. Despite going 3-2 in their last few matchups, they’ve already surpassed the number of wins from the past few seasons...
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DAR Prep Roundup: Mules tame Cape Central on tennis court (4/16/24)The wins continue to pour in for the Poplar Bluff Mules tennis team as they secure another home win over the Cape Central Tigers 9-0, while the junior varsity won 2-1. The Mules improved to 6-0 in team play and have yet to take a loss outside of invitational tournaments...
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Spain, big innings push Mules past Cape Central (4/13/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules baseball team used strong pitching and a pair of big innings at the plate to roll to a 10-1 win Friday over the Cape Central Tigers in a SEMO Conference contest at Strenfel Field. First of all, the Mules (12-5) got a strong pitching performance from starter Noah Spain. The hurler started and pitched six innings, allowing five hits and one run while striking out six and walking none. Dylan Hall tossed a hitless, scoreless seventh inning to secure the win...
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Barks signs with Central Missouri (4/12/24)Poplar Bluff High School boys golf coach Tyler Davis knew Lawson Barks even before Davis took the reins of the program this spring. “We both worked at Westwood Hills Country Club,” Davis said. “Working with Lawson was enjoyable. He was a hard worker, dedicated to the job, and overall a pleasure to work with...
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Lady Mules secure home win over Kelly (4/10/24)The Poplar Bluff Lady Mules landed their second straight win of the season with some aggressive play on the soccer field. The Lady Mules wouldn’t be denied against the Kelly Lady Hawks as they constantly took shots toward the goalkeeper to secure an 8-0 victory. The Lady Mules improved to 3-4 on the season. Due to the weather conditions, the senior night festivities were canceled, but the Lady Mules still played with an extra boost...
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Mules land SEMO Conference win over Notre Dame (4/10/24)CAPE GIRARDEAU — The Poplar Bluff Mules stay perfect in SEMO conference play as they picked up a win on the road Tuesday. The Mules faced off against the Notre Dame Bulldogs, and after a surge with nine runs in the fifth inning, they defeated the Bulldogs 11-1. The Mules improved to 11-5 on the season and remain undefeated in the SEMO conference...
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Mules tennis set tone for season; Extend streak to 5-0 (4/5/24)After winning some early key matches this season, the Poplar Bluff Mules tennis team has established the standard for how they will compete and intends to continue playing well all year long. The Mules have seen some early success with a 4-0 team record to start the year and recently won first place in this year’s Courts for Cancer Tournament. ...
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GCT defeats Mules to end winning streak (4/5/24)PARAGOULD, Ark. — The Poplar Bluff Mules baseball team saw its eight-game winning streak come to an end Thursday when the Mules lost 9-5 to the Greene County Tech Eagles in an interstate clash of two of the better teams in their respective states. Marcus Tabanera’s two-out double to center in the top of the third inning scored Noah Spain and briefly gave the Mules (9-3) a 2-1 lead, but it was the last lead they would hold Thursday...
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Mules snag first at Farmington Golf Invitational (4/5/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules golf team continues to click on all cylinders by snagging another golf invitational championship. The Mules went up against five other teams at the Farmington Golf Invitational on Wednesday and walked away with first place. Freshman golfer Chaz Love tied for second with a 77. The Mules will look to keep their winning streak going when they compete in the Laker Invitational at Lake Valley next Wednesday...
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Never Give Up: Wilson perseveres; signs with Missouri Valley (4/3/24)This Poplar Bluff athlete persevered despite suffering multiple injuries throughout high school to fulfill her dream of playing collegiate basketball. Getting the opportunity to play basketball at the next level is something senior guard Abby Wilson doesn’t take lightly, as she has found the road to her next journey...
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Lady Mules lose tough battle (4/2/24)In what became a tale of two halves, Carbondale struck first, and struck once — but in the end, that was all the visiting Terriers needed. Despite the multiple attempts, the Poplar Bluff Lady Mules couldn’t quite get the goal they were fighting for, and Carbondale was able to walk away with the 1-0 victory Monday at Mules Stadium...
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Mules relish time in Alabama (4/2/24)For skipper John David Pattillo and his Poplar Bluff Mules baseball players, their week in Alabama was one of a prosperous nature. The Mules compiled a 4-0 record, but it was the manner in which those victories came that has the team feeling well about this season...
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Mules take down Ellington; Sports Roundup (4/1/24)ELLINGTON — After finishing in third place with a 4-0 record at the Gulf Coast Classic, the Poplar Bluff Mules picked up right where they left off by connecting with multiple hits. The Mules hit the road on Monday and won big over the Ellington Whippets 11-1. The Mules got on the board first with a double by Kolby Greenwall at the top of the first. Poplar Bluff added another run in the second, where Greenwall connected once again with a single to take a 2-0 lead...
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Mules shine at Bob Sink Track Invitational (4/1/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules track and field team reigned supreme at the Jackson Bob Sink Track Invitational. The Mules placed first, while the girls finished fifth. Next up for the Mules is the Waynesville Invitational on April 19.
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Cape Central soccer cruises by Poplar Bluff (3/29/24)A pair of SEMO Conference foes clashed on Thursday evening at Cape Central High School. Ultimately, the Cape Central Tigers prevailed with a 3-0 win over the Poplar Bluff Mules, getting them back on the winning side of the rivalry after a loss a season ago...
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Gulf Coast Classic: Mules coast to victory over Morristown (3/27/24)GULF SHORES — The Poplar Bluff Mules baseball team has stayed busy this week at the Gulf Shores Classic baseball tournament in Gulf Shores, Alabama, at Baldwin County High School. The Mules kicked off the tournament with a 9-4 win over the Mortimer Jordan Blue Devils on Monday and looked to add more notches onto the win column. Due to weather conditions on Tuesday, the Mules had to cancel their matchup, so they were locked and loaded for the competition the following day...
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Mules golfers win Notre Dame Innovational (3/27/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules golf team is thriving on greens to start the season. The Mules are currently 4-1 on the season and recently collected some hardware at their latest golf tournament. The Mules won the Notre Dame Invitational at Dalhousie Golf Club against 13 other teams. Freshman Landen Barks was the medalist, shooting 72. The Mules will be back in action for the Farmington Invitational next Wednesday at Crown Pointe Golf Club...
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Bratcher ready for senior season with Mules (3/27/24)The spring baseball season is underway, and senior Poplar Bluff High School baseball player Dylan Bratcher hopes to make a deep run into the postseason for his final dance with the Mules. Bratcher has spent many years with the Mules baseball team, and he’s looking to go all out for his final season at Strenfel Field. ...
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Mules win opener at Gulf Coast Classic (3/26/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules improved to 4-2 on Monday at the Gulf Coast Classic when they topped the Mortimer Jordan Blue Devils 9-4. Marcus Tabanera was the leading guy in the lineup from behind the plate. He led the Mules with four RBIs while going 2/4 at the plate. ...
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Royals rack up 16 hits to go to 6-0 (3/26/24)BROSELEY — The Twin Rivers Royals collected many base hits to snag its sixth straight win to start the season. The Royals took on the Meadow Heights Panthers on Monday at Twin Rivers High School. After jumping out to an early lead, the Royals carried the energy throughout the game to capture a 10-6 win over the Panthers. The Royals improved to 6-0 with the win...
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Powerful pitching from Bratcher carries Mules past NMCC (3/21/24)It only took five innings for the Poplar Bluff Mules baseball team to walk away with the victory. The Mules have gotten off to a steady start at home, and they aimed to keep the momentum rolling in another SEMO Conference matchup against the New Madrid County Central Eagles on Thursday at Strenfel Field...
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Mules down Kennett with walk-off base hit (3/20/24)A walk-off hit from Noah Spain led the Poplar Bluff Mules baseball squad to victory. After falling in a double-header from over the weekend, the Poplar Bluff Mules returned to its home field to face off in their first SEMO Conference matchup of the season. The Mules went head-to-head against the Kennett Indians on Tuesday, and with back-to-back losses, they were eager to get back on the winning side...
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Lady Mules looking to build on last season (3/20/24)The Poplar Bluff Lady Mules soccer team is locked and loaded for their season opener and has plans to make a splash in this year’s district tournament. Before the Lady Mules can look towards the postseason, they took the first step on their quest on Tuesday in a home opener contest against West Plains High School...
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On Your Mark: Mules open strong at Frozen Invitational (3/19/24)CAPE GIRARDEAU — The Poplar Bluff Mules track and field team kicked their season into high gear over the weekend after claiming first place in the Notre Dame Frozen Invitational on Saturday in Cape Girardeau. The Mules came out the gate swinging with their first win of the season, and it’s only the beginning as they set their sights on getting players back to the state tournament...
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Mules roll past Neelyville in debut (3/16/24)The spring baseball season is here, and the weather held off long enough for a bright and sunny opening day. The Neelyville Tigers clashed against the Poplar Bluff Mules on Friday at Poplar Bluff High School in an area rematch from last year’s season opener, where the Mules walked away victorious. Though the Tigers were looking forward to welcoming the Mules to their turf for their home opener, weather conditions handed them a little adversity to open the season...
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Pattillo back in dugout for second season at Mules’ helm (3/14/24)One season isn’t enough time to showcase years of expertise on the baseball field, so Poplar Bluff Mules head coach John David Pattillo is eager to return to the diamond. With deep roots within the Mules baseball program, Pattillo will embark on his second season as the head coach. As the first year was more of a learning experience, Pattillo will depend on the growth of his players as the Mules attempt to erase a five-year gap of competing for a district championship...
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Seniors ready to lead Mules for upcoming season (3/8/24)The spring baseball and softball season will officially kick off next week, and members of the Poplar Bluff Mules baseball team are ready to get the season in motion. The Mules will have their season opener when they hit the road next Friday to challenge the Neelyville Tigers. With the absence of a few key seniors from last season and a second-year head coach, the returning players are eager to jumpstart the season as they look to flourish under new leadership...
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Kennett AD Jim Vaughan retires after 18-year career (3/7/24)KENNETT, Mo. - After nearly two decades of solid leadership, Kennett High School Athletic Director Jim Vaughan bids the district farewell at the end of the spring semester. Vaughan, 53, who resides now at Poplar Bluff, retires after 18 years of service as both coach and director and spent time with the Delta Dunklin Democrat looking back on his career...
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Big second half lifts Sikeston over Bluff in district semifinal, 82-61 (3/2/24)BONNE TERRE, Mo. – All season long it seemed that Sikeston and Cape Central were on a collision course to meet in the Class 5, District 1 championship game. Saturday’s semifinal games may have been a bit more competitive than most thought it would be, but the matchup became official after top-seeded Sikeston used a big second half to pull away from fourth-seeded Poplar Bluff 82-61; and then second-seeded Cape Central held off a furious rally from third-seeded Farmington to win 52-47.. ...
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Bratcher signs with Fontbonne University (3/1/24)A young boy’s vision of playing collegiate baseball became a reality on Friday at Poplar Bluff High School. Senior pitcher Dylan Bratcher will get to live out his childhood dream of playing high-level baseball as he signed his National Letter of Intent to play for the Fontbonne University Griffins baseball team...
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C5D1: Mules march on, will face Sikeston in semis (3/1/24)BONNE TERRE — All the long practices, along with a tough schedule, have finally come down to this moment where the Poplar Bluff Mules must be ready to compete with some of the best teams in their district. The No. 4 seeded Mules got the first taste of the postseason on Thursday when they faced off against the No. 5 seed Hillsboro Hawks at North County High School in the opening round of the Class 5 District 1 Tournament...
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Cor Jesu ends Lady Mules’ season (2/29/24)ST. LOUIS — With the odds stacked against them, the Poplar Bluff Lady Mules confidently stepped onto the court to compete in their first game of the postseason. The No. 8 seeded Lady Mules had a challenging task ahead in the opening round of the Class 6 District 1 Tournament. Poplar Bluff took on the No. 1 seed in the district, Cor Jesu Academy Chargers, on Wednesday at Oakville High School...
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Duncan to play soccer for MAC (2/28/24)Poplar Bluff Lady Mules soccer player Cori Duncan will get the opportunity of her dreams to showcase her skills at the next level as she signs up to continue her soccer career. Accompanied by her teammates and family, Duncan signed her National Letter of Intent to play soccer at Mineral Area College to become the newest member of the Lady Cardinals soccer squad...
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District Ready: Lady Mules to face off with Cor Jesu (2/28/24)A first-year head coach will get her shot at the postseason. Poplar Bluff head coach Soley Dugas will face her toughest test of the year as she leads the Lady Mules basketball team into the playoffs. The Lady Mules have come a long way from where they started at the beginning of the season and will now get the opportunity to showcase their growth...
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District Ready: Mules open with Hillsboro Thursday (2/28/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules basketball team plans to play as a unit heading into the postseason. The No. 4 seeded Mules are gearing up to compete in the Class 5 District 1 Tournament on Thursday at North County High School. After a week of no competition, the Mules have made it a priority to stay inside the gym as they prepare for the postseason...
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Poplar Bluff's Freeman brings home third at state (2/27/24)COLUMBIA — The MSHSAA State Wrestling Tournament has ended, and one Poplar Bluff wrestler has moved a step closer to capturing a gold medal. After finishing fifth in last year’s state tournament, junior Zoe Freeman came into the season with the mindset of reaching the finals. Though the ultimate goal of making the finals didn’t happen this year, Freeman battled against some of the top wrestlers in the state to capture a third-place medal in the girls 190lb Class 2 state tournament...
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PERFECTION ACHIEVED: Donettes beat Lady Mules, complete undefeated regular season (2/24/24)The Doniphan Donettes increased their perfect record to 24-0 with a 69-34 road victory over the Poplar Bluff Lady Mules on Friday night at the Poplar Bluff High School gym, completing an undefeated regular season. The Lady Mules dropped to 7-17 for the year...
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Freeman advances to state semis (2/24/24)COLUMBIA — Poplar Bluff Lady Mules wrestler Zoe Freeman took another step forward on her quest to reach the state wrestling finals. After a long season of training and nonstop battles, the Mules got the opportunity to showcase their talents on the mat with some of the best wrestlers in the state. ...
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Mules rally for win over PHC to wrap up regular season (2/23/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules boys basketball team overcame an early 10-point deficit to take the lead in the fourth quarter and beat the Park Hills Central Rebels 79-74 Thursday night at the Poplar Bluff High School gym. With the win, the Mules end the regular season 15-11...
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Headed to STATE: Mules, Dexter sending six wrestlers to battle for championships (2/22/24)The MSHAA state wrestling tournament is about to get underway, and six wrestlers are making their way to Mizzou Arena on Friday and Saturday with the hopes of winning the gold. From start to finish, these three wrestlers have made a pivotal impact on the Poplar Bluff High School Mules wrestling team. The Mules are sending seniors Logan Hite and Jack Ernest, and junior Zoe Freeman will represent the Lady Mules...
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Mannon named Mules football coach (2/20/24)The search is finally over, as the Poplar Bluff Mules have named Jeff Mannon as their new head football coach. Mannon has been on the staff for the last 15 years as the assistant — and also played on the Mules’ last district championship squad in 2000 — and now he gets the opportunity to run the show...
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Mules can't dig out of Jackson Hole (2/20/24)A slow start by the Poplar Bluff High School boys basketball team proved to ultimately doom the Mules’ chances of victory Monday against the Jackson Indians. The Indians scored the game’s first eight points and led by 23 points midway through the second quarter on the way to a 67-54 win in SEMO Conference action at the Poplar Bluff High School gym. Monday’s game was a makeup of a Jan. 16 contest that was postponed because of winter weather...
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Local district tournament wrestling roundup (2/18/24)Four sites, four district tournaments, and a whole lot of wrestlers literally fighting for their place at state on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 16-17. Here's the lowdown on how all eight area programs fared in their quest to Columbia, Mo. Next year, it will be nine, with the addition of Kelly...
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Poplar Bluff's Jack Ernest switches gears for district tournament (2/16/24)Poplar Bluff High School senior Jack Ernest is ready to give it all he’s got heading into this year’s district tournament. The Poplar Bluff Mules boys wrestling team will hit the road to compete in the Class 4 District 1 Tournament on Friday and Saturday at Lafayette High School. With one more opportunity to compete at state, Ernest is looking to place high in districts to set his path to the big dance for the first time...
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Rivalry Renewed: Mules beat Charleston in postseason tuneup (2/16/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules basketball squad continues to battle through their tough stretch as they get closer to the district tournament. The Mules went head-to-head with the Charleston Blue Jays on Thursday at Poplar Bluff High Gymnasium in a SEMO conference matchup. With three regular-season games remaining, the Mules looked to keep their winning momentum going into senior night...
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Mules split at Dexter as boys win, girls lose (2/14/24)DEXTER — A tough night on the boards cost the Lady Mules dearly. The Poplar Bluff High School Mules basketball teams took a trip over to Dexter to face off against the Bearcats and Lady Bearcats in a doubleheader for some good area competition on Tuesday...
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Poplar Bluff's Freeman battles way to district championship (2/13/24)Poplar Bluff High School Lady Mules wrestler Zoe Freeman completes the first step to getting back into the state wrestling tournament. Freeman competed in the MSHSAA Girls Class 2 District 1 tournament as the No. 1 seed, where she claimed her second district championship as a Lady Mule in the 190-pound weight class...
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Poplar Bluff boys blow by Notre Dame, grab huge road conference victory (2/10/24)Coming into a feisty environment on the road, Poplar Bluff exorcised its SEMO Conference demons to get back on the right track in a 75-50 win at Notre Dame on Friday night. Matching up to the height and size of Notre Dame, Poplar Bluff’s speed and skill showed as it pieced up a strong Bulldog defense for 75 – 15 more than the Mules’ average points per game...