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BASEBALL Twin Rivers 11, Woodland 1 The Twin Rivers Royals took a win at home against the Woodland Cardinals 11-1. Drew Soloman was dominant on the mound, as the starting pitcher he collected 13 strikeouts and only gave up five hits and one run over six innings while walking one. ...

The Poplar Bluff Lady Mules tennis team came up short on the road on Tuesday, bringing their postseason run to an end. The Lady Mules’ historic season would hit a wall early in the playoffs as they fell short to St. Pius X (Festus) 5-4 in the second round of the Class 2 District 1 Tournament...

The Poplar Bluff Mules had their winning streak snapped on Tuesday as they fell to the visiting Notre Dame Bulldogs, 3-0. The game was steady for for a good chunk of the first half before the Bulldogs found the back of the net and then added two more goals to go up 3-0 at the break...

BASEBALL Twin Rivers 11, ADVANCE 0 The Twin Rivers Royals cruised by the Advance Hornets on Monday as they started the week with an 11-0 victory. Twin Rivers finished with 11 hits as they oped the game with seven runs in the top of the first. D Soloman (2-4, 3 RBIs, run) and Luke Hester (2-3, 2 RBIs, run) had multuple hits for theRoyals while all nine starts scored in the game and Jake Hester and Bryce Dollins each scored twice...

The Poplar Bluff Lady Mules tennis team had an impressive showing in the Class 2, District 1 individual tournament and hoped to carry over the same play as a unit on Monday against the Sikeston Lady Bulldogs. The Lady Mules got their first taste of postseason success with junior Kaitlyn Booker winning the Class 2, District 1 girls singles championship for the second-straight year, while Ava Richardson and Hannah Kee finished third in the doubles tournament...

Libla Family Sports Complex opened its doors on Sunday for the start of the Three Rivers College hoops season with its annual Raider Madness event. The Raiders and Lady Raiders were introduced to the crowd by the voice of TRC hoops, Tim Hager. Along with meeting this year’s team, fans were able to see a three-point contest, a dunk contest and scrimmages from both squads, as well as a performance from the TRC cheer team...

ARNOLD — The second half of the football season is underway and the Poplar Bluff Mules traveled over to Arnold for an opportunity to capture their second consecutive win of the season. Tough defense and solid execution into the endzone aided the Mules to get by the Fox Warriors 24-19, bringing their record to 3-3 on the season.

By D’COURTLAND CHRISTIAN Assistant Sports Editor It was an emotional day for the Poplar Bluff Lady Mules softball team and their families as they took a moment to celebrate the seniors. Maggie King, Kennedy Zgaynor, Heaven Werkmeister, Ashtyn Reese and manager Katy Cram were honored with a special ceremony during senior day as they prepared to play against the Cape Central Lady Tigers on Thursday...