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Mules, Bratcher shut down 'Cats for convincing W (4/20/24)DEXTER – With as strong of a high school baseball season as the Poplar Bluff squad is having this spring, the chances of Dexter knocking off the visiting Mules on Friday at East Park weren’t high, to begin with. The Mules (14-7) have enjoyed their most successful season since 2019 and six games into the SEMO Conference schedule, Poplar Bluff has yet to drop a league contest.
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Mules snag first at Poplar Bluff Golf Invitational (4/19/24)The atmosphere at Westwood Hills Country Club looked slightly different on Friday as many schools stepped onto the greens to put their golf skills to the test at this year’s Poplar Bluff Golf Invitational. The Poplar Bluff Mules boys golf team has been on a tear this spring by landing many wins throughout the season, and they aimed to keep it going with another golf invitational win. ...
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Poplar Bluff BB at Dexter (4/19/24)DEXTER - Poplar Bluff got past Dexter in SEMO Conference varsity baseball action on Friday at East Park in Dexter.
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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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Tennis: SEMO Conference Tournament (4/12/24)
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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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Soccer: Poplar Bluff at Cape Central (3/28/24)
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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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Poplar Bluff vs. NMCC - BB (3/21/24)
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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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Soccer: Poplar Bluff vs West Plains (3/20/24)
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Poplar Bluff vs. Kennett - BB (3/20/24)
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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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Baseball: Poplar Bluff vs. Neelyville (3/15/24)
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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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2024 MSHSAA Class 2 State Girls Wrestling - Day 2 (2/24/24)Zoe Freeman of Poplar Bluff took part in the final day of the 2024 MSHSAA Class 2 Girls Wrestling State Championships on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo.
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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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2024 MSHSAA Class 4 State Boys Wrestling - Day 1 (2/23/24)Jackson and Poplar Bluff took part in the first day of 2024 MSHSAA Class 4 Boys Wrestling State Championships on Friday, February 23, 2024 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo.
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2024 MSHSAA Class 2 State Girls Wrestling - Day 1 (2/23/24)Jackson and Poplar Bluff girls wrestling took part in the first day of the 2024 MSHSAA Class 2 Girls Wrestling State Championships on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo.
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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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Basketball: Poplar Bluff vs Jackson (2/19/24)
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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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Basketball: Poplar Bluff vs Charleston (2/15/24)
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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...
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Freeman pursues district wrestling title (2/10/24)A Poplar Bluff High School wrestling standout has received the top seed heading into the district tournament. Junior Zoe Freeman is wrestling in the Class 2 District 1 tournament on Friday and Saturday in St. Louis as the No. 1 seed for the opportunity to punch her ticket to state, which would her third appearance...
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Lady Mules back on winning track with win over Malden (2/9/24)The Poplar Bluff Lady Mules continue to showcase their confidence on the basketball court. With seven games remaining on the regular season schedule, the Lady Mules aimed to add more wins to their record entering Thursday’s game. The Lady Mules hosted the Malden Green Wave and they needed a near-perfect game to sneak past with a win...
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Boys Basketball: Poplar Bluff at Notre Dame (2/9/24)Poplar Bluff's offense turned up the heat early for a big win during a February 9, 2024 game between the Notre Dame Bulldogs and the Poplar Bluff Mules at Notre Dame Regional High School in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Poplar Bluff defeated Notre Dame, 75-50.
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Girls Basketball: Poplar Bluff vs Malden (2/9/24)
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Ringwald, Dickson pace Cape Central to SEMO title (2/8/24)The Cape Central High School girl’s swim team is in its second year without an ideal training regiment, but that wasn’t evident on Tuesday, as the Tigers rolled through the SEMO Conference Swimming and Diving Meet at the Southeast Missouri State Student Recreation Center en route to a team title. “We’re pretty loaded with speed and talent,” Cape Central swim coach Dayna Powell said following the win.
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Lady Mules Swim takes 2nd at SEMO Conference (2/8/24)The Poplar Bluff High School Lady Mules swim team kicked it into high gear at this year’s SEMO Conference Swim The Lady Mules took on some stiff competition inside the pool on Wednesday as they battled against Cape Central, Farmingiotn, Notre Dame, Saxony Lutheran and Jackson for a chance to bring home some hardware...
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Poplar Bluff's Wontor signs with McKendree University (2/8/24)Playing at the next level in sports takes a different commitment, and Poplar Bluff High School football senior Romeoh Wontor is ready for the challenge. After a solid season with the Mules, Wontor is ready for the next chapter in his football career. With family and teammates in attendance, Wontor signed his National Letter of Intent to play football for the McKendree University Bearcats...
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Girls Basketball: Saxony Lutheran vs. Poplar Bluff (2/6/24)Saxony Lutheran defeated Poplar Bluff 72-40 on Monday, Feb. 5, at Saxony Lutheran High School in Jackson, Mo.
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Mules Overwhelmed by Top-Ranked Sikeston (2/3/24)SIKESTON — A double-double from a Sikeston standout holds off the Mules as they continue their rough patch. Playing three straight games against elite teams can be challenging, but the Poplar Bluff High School Mules have stepped up each time. The Mules hit the road on Friday for their third straight SEMO Conference game as they faced the No.1 team in Class 5, the Sikeston Bulldogs. ...
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Girls Basketball: Poplar Bluff vs Jackson (2/3/24)
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Jackson dominates to earn big victory over Lady Mules (2/2/24)The Poplar Bluff Lady Mules attempted to keep their recent hot streak rolling, but they had a tough task ahead as they hosted the Jackson Lady Indians on Thursday. After snagging their third consecutive win in their last contest, the Lady Mules struggled to get much going offensively and fell to Jackson 69-35 as their winning streak came to an end...
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Jackson, Poplar Bluff girls to meet in rivalry clash of conference hopefuls (1/31/24)Two teams on very different trends are set to meet on Thursday night in a battle to gain footing in the SEMO Conference standings as Jackson travels to Poplar Bluff for a major girls basketball tilt. The visitors, Jackson, are currently on a slide in which they’ve lost three of four games...
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Basketball: Poplar Bluff vs New Madrid County Central (1/31/24)
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No. 1 New Madrid County Central overpowers Mules (1/31/24)The Poplar Bluff High School Mules have played some tough teams recently, and their schedule has only gotten more challenging as they took on the No.1 team in Class 3. The Mules hosted the New Madrid County Central Eagles on Tuesday in an SEMO conference matchup. The Mules hung around for as long as they could, but going up against an offensive powerhouse such as New Madrid County, they would need a near-perfect game...
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Unhappy Homecoming: Cape Central avenges loss, plays spoiler against Mules (1/27/24)In an anticipated rematch, the Poplar Bluff High School Mules didn’t have enough to surpass its opponent. It was homecoming night for the Mules, but they would have their hands full on Friday against an eager Cape Central squad seeking revenge. The Mules went head-to-head with the Tigers in a Class 5 District 1 matchup, and the fans could expect an intense battle as two elite teams in the conference battled on the court...
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Girls Basketball: Poplar Bluff vs Holcomb (1/27/24)The Poplar Bluff Lady Mules basketball team put their grit to the test by capturing back-to-back wins for the first time this season.
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Basketball: Poplar Bluff vs Cape Central - Homecoming (1/27/24)In an anticipated rematch, the Poplar Bluff High School Mules didn’t have enough to surpass their opponent.
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Blazing a trail: Freeman making history on the mat for Mules (1/26/24)It’s halfway through the wrestling season, and Poplar Bluff High School junior Zoe Freeman continues to blaze a trail for the Lady Mules wrestling team. Coming into the season, Freeman said her main goal was to be better and take her wrestling career to heights she’d never seen before. So far, she has found her stride on the mat and set a new standard for girls wrestling...
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Lady Mules get win over Holcomb in first game in two weeks (1/26/24)The Poplar Bluff Lady Mules basketball team put its grit to the test by capturing back-to-back wins for the first time this season. After a few game cancellations, the Poplar Bluff Lady Mules looked to pick up where they left off from their previous win. The Lady Mules faced off against the Holcomb Lady Hornets on Thursday, and after some consistent shooting from around the perimeter, they protected home court with a 57-48 victory...
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Poplar Bluff to host Cape Central in Friday night district, conference showdown (1/25/24)For the Cape Central Tigers, the tale of the tape this season has been how they’ve responded to unfortunate circumstances and elevated themselves to new heights. Beginning the year with a slew of injuries and a healthy heap of losses in the first few weeks of the season, the Tigers have adjusted time after time and continue to climb higher...
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Poplar Bluff routs Kennett on the road (1/24/24)KENNETT – The Poplar Bluff Mules extended their winning record with an 80-50 win on a road trip to Kennett High School Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. Poplar Bluff out of the gate went on a 7-1 run by the time the first timeout was called. Kennett's Chris Jefferson ended the rampage with a quick layup but Poplar Bluff junior guard Brendan Durden answered with a three-pointer to keep the momentum rolling. Preston Moore's eight points in the first pushed the Mules' momentum early on...
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PB wrestling makes history at SEMO Conference (1/23/24)The Poplar Bluff High School Mules wrestling team made history at the 2024 SEMO Conference Wrestling Tournament. The Mules went up against 14 other teams over the weekend in Sikeston, taking on some tough competition in the surrounding areas. Despite not placing high as a team, three of the Mules’ top wrestlers left their mark on the mat...
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Poplar Bluff's Logan Hite wins third SEMO Conference wrestling championship (1/21/24)By the slimmest of margins, Poplar Bluff senior Logan Hite defeated Jackson senior Hayden Wessell by a 3-2 decision to win his third SEMO Conference championship on Saturday, Jan. 20, in Sikeston, Missouri. Hite’s three-peat is the first in school history, which is an amazing feat for a program with such a rich wrestling history...
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SEMO Conference wrestling tournament Day 2 (1/20/24)Local wrestlers compete for medals in the SEMO Conference Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 20, in Sikeston, Missouri.
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SEMO Conference wrestling tournament Day 1 (1/20/24)Local wrestlers compete in the first day of the SEMO Conference Tournament on Friday, Jan. 19, in Sikeston, Missouri.
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Tough competition toughens up Mules (1/18/24)Poplar Bluff Mules boys basketball coach William Durden said that playing top competition is the best way to prepare a team for a tough schedule. The Mules spent a lot of time on the road during the first half of the season, competing in multiple tournaments around the area and the region. While some were successful, the others were a good learning experience...
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Mules take third at Rec Center Relays (1/12/24)The Poplar Bluff Mules girls swimming and diving team continues to find its flow in the pool this season. After falling to West Plains on senior day, the Lady Mules bounced back by placing third Thursday in the 2024 Girls Rec Center Relays swim meet at the SEMO Aquatic Center...
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Basketball: Lady Mules vs. Naylor (1/12/24)
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Lady Mules down Naylor (1/12/24)Maintaining good spirits while trying to push through a tough season can be hard for any team, so capturing a win at home was what the Poplar Bluff Lady Mules needed to kick off the second half of the season. The Lady Mules hosted the Naylor Lady Eagles on Thursday, and with both teams struggling, securing a win would provide both teams some much-needed positivity to their season...
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Senior Night: Mules sweep past Kennett, ND (1/10/24)Senior night is a wonderful opportunity to thank seniors for their efforts. Every year, student-athletes eagerly anticipate this tradition, and on Tuesday, members of the Poplar Bluff High School wrestling team received their flowers for their hard work and dedication to the team...
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Wrestling: Poplar Bluff vs. Kennett & Notre Dame (1/10/24)
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Swimming: Poplar Bluff vs. West Plains (Senior Day) (1/10/24)
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Senior Day: Lady Mules falls to West Plains (1/10/24)It was a joyous occasion for the Poplar Bluff Lady Mules on Tuesday at the Black River Coliseum as the swimming and diving team honored their seniors before their swim meet. Before going head-to-head against West Plains, the Lady Mules took some time to put the spotlight on their senior swimmers. Though the Lady Mules fell to West Plains with a combined team score of 116-54, there were still smiles with family and friends in attendance...
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Mules take second at Kaminsky Classic (1/6/24)JOPLIN, Mo. — Slow and steady was the game plan for the Poplar Bluff Mules boys basketball team as it punched its ticket Friday night to the 2024 Kaminsky Classic championship game. It was a different story in Saturday's championship game, as Francis Howell pulled away in the second half for a 68-42 win over the Mules.