Poplar Bluff, Missouri - Four Poplar Bluff student athletes have received the prestigious Missouri Good Sport honor for their exemplary display of sportsmanship, ethics and integrity.

Katie Huskey and Steven Haley of Senior High, and Kiley Bess and Trenton Davis of Junior High were given the awards of excellence by Athletic Director Kent Keith on Wednesday, May 4, in the PBJHS FEMA building. The selections were determined by a vote of the coaching staff.

The state award is intended to recognize students that have had a positive impact on the student body through their participation in extra-curricular activities, according to Jason West, Missouri State High School Activities Association communications director.

“We at MSHSAA firmly believe that a positive role model such as yourself can positively influence the actions of others in your school—your teammates, younger students, your opponents and even spectators,” West wrote in the award letter. “By taking the responsible steps in displaying positive sportsmanship, you are helping to rekindle the spirit of citizenship and are serving as a positive representative of your school and community.”

Shown in the photo (From left) Trenton Davis, Kiley Bess, Kent Keith, Katie Huskey and Steven Haley.

Article and photo submitted by Tim Krakowiak, Communications/Marketing Coordinator, Poplar Bluff R-I School District.