The Mules Booster Club has named Addison Kirkman and Lucas Robertson of Poplar Bluff High School the February Athletes of the Month, presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors.
Lucas, a junior wrestler, finished the season with a record of 44-8, with 26 pins, adding to a career total of 117 victories. He placed fifth in the state championship tournament, was SEMO Conference runner-up, and landed third in the Class 4 District tournament. Lucas was additionally named the Patriot Classic champion, placed second at Bring the Hammer in Farmington and third at the St. Charles Invite. In the classroom, he maintains a 10.75 grade point average.
“Lucas is an excellent wrestler and student in the classroom. Lucas has a very dedicated approach to his wrestling craft and has a high wrestling IQ,” said Kelton Thompson, his coach. “Lucas is a great example to his teammates with his humble and consistent approach to being an elite wrestler. Lucas has defeated numerous top wrestlers in Missouri and surrounding states with his dedicated approach to becoming the best wrestler in Missouri every single day.”
Addison, a senior swimmer, is a four-year letterman, made All-Conference all four years and was a state team alternate twice. She qualified for the state championship this season in the 200 medley relay, 200 freestyle relay and 400 freestyle relay, plus swam a state cut in the breaststroke, coming up short by less than 1 second. Last year, Addison earned the Suzanne Schneider Award, the highest honor for PBHS. In the classroom, she maintains a 10.9 GPA.
“Addison is an amazing young lady. She is more than willing to help any teammate in need. She has helped several of the girls on the team with proper swimming techniques and [swim] meet protocols,” said Beth Lewis, her coach. “Addison will be missed after this season. She is one of the most improved four-year swimmers to go through the program.”
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Cutline: Lucas Robertson and Addison Kirkman are presented the Athlete of the Month awards on Wednesday, March 9, by Booster Club vice president Brian Taylor.