November Athletes of the Month named
The Mules Booster Club has named Wren Cotrell and Owen McDaniel of Poplar Bluff High School the November Athletes of the Month, presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors.
Owen, a senior swimmer, set a new school record of 1:04.14 last month in the 100-yard breaststroke while placing 25th in the state competition, as well as 23rd as a member of the 200-yard medley relay team with a time of 1:47.11. During the SEMO Conference Meet, Owen placed second as a team member in the 200-yard medley relay; placed fifth in the 200-yard individual medley; third in the 200-yard freestyle relay; and second in the 100-yard breaststroke.
“Owen is a great leader in the pool, locker room and classroom,” said Adam Vincent, his coach. “A teammate of Owen’s said, ‘Owen’s domination in the breaststroke is better than anyone else’s skill in any or all of the other strokes.’ Owen’s dominance in the pool starts with his leadership in the locker room before and after practice. Owen’s ability to encourage his teammates and drive them to swim their best is unparalleled.”
Wren, a junior cross-country runner, was named All-Conference during the SEMO Conference Meet. She was a medalist at the Jackson, Dexter, Clearwater (first place), Forest Park, Jefferson Barracks, Cape Central and Notre Dame invites, as well as the SEMO North Conference. Academically, both Wren and Owen are ranked within the top 10 percent of their class.
“Wren Cotrell has shown great leadership and dedication as a team leader for the Poplar Bluff Cross-Country team,” said Elizabeth Lewis, her coach. “She worked hard all summer, training consistently and setting an example for her teammates with her effort and determination. Her hard work paid off as she became the only Poplar Bluff runner to earn All-Conference honors in 2024. Wren’s commitment and positive attitude has motivated her team and made her a key part of their success.”
Pictured: Owen McDaniel and Wren Cotrell are presented the AOM awards by Brian Taylor, Booster Club president, on Thursday, Dec. 12, at PBHS.
The Dexter Wrestling team excelled in the Notre Dame Quad event, securing victories against the Bulldogs, Kelly Hawks, and Herculaneum. Dexter's performance against Herculaneum was outstanding, with decisive 60 to 23 victory.
Below are the results from the Herculaneum Match
Dexter (DEXTER) 60.0 Herculaneum (HERCULNM) 23.0
106: Paxton White (DEXTER) over Aiden Weigel (HERCULNM) (Fall 1:36)
113: Landon Ashland (DEXTER) over (HERCULNM) (For.)
120: Hunter McCollough (DEXTER) over (HERCULNM) (For.)
126: Brenner Davis (DEXTER) over Darick Niebling (HERCULNM) (Fall 1:26)
132: Luke Asinger (HERCULNM) over Dayton Fornkohl (DEXTER) (Fall 0:37)
138: Logan Donjon (HERCULNM) over Clayton Gilkey (DEXTER) (Fall 1:47)
144: Tayton Williams (DEXTER) over (HERCULNM) (For.)
150: Danyl Conn-Harris (DEXTER) over (HERCULNM) (For.)
157: Joe Oliver (HERCULNM) over Wyatt Hockersmith (DEXTER) (Fall 3:40)
165: Kodi Lynn (DEXTER) over Aaron Mardirosian (HERCULNM) (Fall 0:42)
175: Michael Hankins (HERCULNM) over Aiden Robinson (DEXTER) (TF 16-0 2:30)
190: Simon Bruyette (DEXTER) over (HERCULNM) (For.)
215: Carson Mullins (DEXTER) over Blue Rollins (HERCULNM) (Fall 0:53)
285: Gabe Bordon (DEXTER) over (HERCULNM) (For.)
White, Davis, Lynn, and Mullins each defeated their opponent.
The Dexter Wrestling team enjoyed a clean sweep in the Notre Dame Quad event, securing victories against the Bulldogs, Kelly Hawks, and Herculaneum. The Bearcats wrestling team achieved a successful performance over the Kelly Hawks defeating them 46-36.
Below are the results from the Kelly Match (Notre Dame and Herculaneum are in separate articles)
Dexter (DEXTER) 46.0 Kelly (KELLY) 36.0
106: Landon Ashland (DEXTER) over (KELLY) (For.)
113: Prestyn Tidwell (DEXTER) over Gavin Faire (KELLY) (Fall 0:00)
120: Hunter McCollough (DEXTER) over (KELLY) (For.)
126: Brenner Davis (DEXTER) over Zachary Hileman (KELLY) (MD 20-6)
132: Wyatt Farrow (KELLY) over Dayton Fornkohl (DEXTER) (Fall 1:50)
138: Samuel Thomas (KELLY) over Clayton Gilkey (DEXTER) (Fall 1:30)
144: Leland Patrick (KELLY) over Tayton Williams (DEXTER) (Fall 1:35)
150: Danyl Conn-Harris (DEXTER) over Stephen Hust (KELLY) (Fall 0:14)
157: Troy Roden (KELLY) over Wyatt Hockersmith (DEXTER) (Fall 1:46)
165: Kodi Lynn (DEXTER) over Colton Uhrhan (KELLY) (Fall 0:00)
175: Aiden Robinson (DEXTER) over (KELLY) (For.)
190: Seth Shackles (KELLY) over Simon Bruyette (DEXTER) (Fall 0:33)
215: Carson Mullins (DEXTER) over Trey Davidson (KELLY) (Fall 1:06)
285: Gabriel Finn (KELLY) over Gabe Bordon (DEXTER) (Fall 0:33)
Tidwell, Davis, Conn-Harris, Lynn, and Mullins each came away with a win over their opponent.
PHOTO FROM PREVIOUS HOME MEET.
The Dexter Wrestling team enjoyed a clean sweep in the Notre Dame Quad event, securing victories against the Bulldogs, Kelly Hawks, and Herculaneum.
In the matchup against Notre Dame, Dexter emerged victorious with a score of 54 to 30.
Notre Dame (Cape Girardeau) vs. Dexter @ Notre Dame Quad ND/Kelly/Dexter/Herculaneum on 12/12/2024.
Dexter (DEXTER) 54.0 Notre Dame (Cape Girardeau) (NDCAPE) 30.0
106: Landon Ashland (DEXTER) over (NDCAPE) (For.)
113: Paxton White (DEXTER) over Oscar Kester (NDCAPE) (Fall 0:00)
120: Jayden Essner (NDCAPE) over Hunter McCollough (DEXTER) (Fall 0:00)
126: Brenner Davis (DEXTER) over (NDCAPE) (For.)
132: Dayton Fornkohl (DEXTER) over (NDCAPE) (For.)
138: Clayton Gilkey (DEXTER) over (NDCAPE) (For.)
144: Luke Seabaugh (NDCAPE) over Tayton Williams (DEXTER) (Fall 0:00)
150: Danyl Conn-Harris (DEXTER) over Sam Carr (NDCAPE) (Fall 0:00)
157: Parker Lemmons (NDCAPE) over Wyatt Hockersmith (DEXTER) (Fall 0:00)
165: Sam Criddle (NDCAPE) over Kodi Lynn (DEXTER) (Fall 0:00)
175: Aiden Robinson (DEXTER) over Hayden Beattie (NDCAPE) (Fall 0:00)
190: Jesef Martin (NDCAPE) over Simon Bruyette (DEXTER) (Fall 0:00)
215: Carson Mullins (DEXTER) over Cole Williams (NDCAPE) (Fall 0:00)
285: Gabe Bordon (DEXTER) over (NDCAPE) (For.)
These individual performances contributed to Dexter's comprehensive victory in the competition.
PHOTOS FROM PREVIOUS MEET AT DEXTER.
The Dexter Bearcats Wrestling Team opened up their season at home in a Sri meet against New Madrid County Central and Kennett. Dexter was victorious over New Madrid by a score of 52 to 29. Kennett narrowly escaped with a win by one point defeating Dexter 41 to 40.
Dexter (DEXTER) 52.0 Central (New Madrid County) (CENTRALNM) 29.0
106: Landon Ashland (DEXTER) over (CENTRALNM) (For.)
113: Paxton White (DEXTER) over Blake Perez (CENTRALNM) (MD 17-3)
120: Hunter McCollough (DEXTER) over (CENTRALNM) (For.)
126: Brenner Davis (DEXTER) over (CENTRALNM) (For.)
132: Alexander Edwards (CENTRALNM) over Dayton Fornkohl (DEXTER) (TF 22-7 0:00)
138: William Jackson (CENTRALNM) over (DEXTER) (M. For.)
144: Landon Lacy (DEXTER) over (CENTRALNM) (For.)
150: Danyl Conn-Harris (DEXTER) over (CENTRALNM) (For.)
157: Wyatt Hockersmith (DEXTER) over (CENTRALNM) (For.)
165: Mark Miller (CENTRALNM) over Kodi Lynn (DEXTER) (Fall 0:00)
175: Gage Nabert (CENTRALNM) over Aiden Robinson (DEXTER) (Fall 0:00)
190: Connor Henderson (CENTRALNM) over Simon Bruyette (DEXTER) (Fall 0:00)
215: Carson Mullins (DEXTER) over (CENTRALNM) (For.)
285: Gabe Bordon (DEXTER) over Nehemiah Evans (CENTRALNM) (Fall 0:00)
Kennett (KENNETT) 41.0 Dexter (DEXTER) 40.0
106: Landon Ashland (DEXTER) over (KENNETT) (For.)
113: Paxton White (DEXTER) over (KENNETT) (For.)
120: Hunter McCollough (DEXTER) over (KENNETT) (For.)
126: Brenner Davis (DEXTER) over Fred Patterson (KENNETT) (MD 15-5)
132: Logan Decker (KENNETT) over Dayton Fornkohl (DEXTER) (TF 17-2 0:00)
138: Jaxon Akridge (DEXTER) over (KENNETT) (For.)
144: James Shields (KENNETT) over Landon Lacy (DEXTER) (Fall 0:00)
150: Michael Williams (KENNETT) over Danyl Conn-Harris (DEXTER) (Fall 0:00)
157: Wyatt Hockersmith (DEXTER) over Bryson Tilman (KENNETT) (Fall 0:00)
165: Lavon Downey (KENNETT) over Kodi Lynn (DEXTER) (Fall 0:00)
175: Lucus Crum (KENNETT) over Aiden Robinson (DEXTER) (Fall 0:00)
190: Austin Gattis (KENNETT) over Simon Bruyette (DEXTER) (Fall 0:00)
215: Carson Mullins (DEXTER) over Ronaldo Olguin (KENNETT) (Fall 0:00)
285: Kevin Thompson (KENNETT) over Gabe Bordon (DEXTER) (Fall 0:00)
