The Mules Booster Club has named Olivia Thetford and Makel McFarland of Poplar Bluff High School the October Athletes of the Month, presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors.
Makel, a senior football player, ran 212 yards with 20 carries, scoring three touchdowns in a single game against Kennett. In total this season, he amassed 116 carries, 738 yards and 9 touchdowns.
Makel is a “great young man and the ultimate teammate; always positive and upbeat; and accepts any and all coaching,” noted David Sievers, his coach. Sievers added that the “kids like Makel;” Makel “thanked the lineman when the award was announced to the team;” and he “makes coaching enjoyable.”
Olivia, a sophomore golfer, had a personal best score of 79 (+8) during the Lindbergh Invitational, and was a state qualifier, placing 22nd at the Columbia tournament during the inaugural season of the Girls Golf program.
“Olivia is an amazing athlete and person,” said Tyler Davis, her coach. “She shows up… early every practice and stays after to put in extra work. She is always eager to lend a hand and help out fellow teammates. She exhibits qualities of a true leader.”
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Cutline: Booster Club President Brian Taylor presents Makel McFarland and Olivia Thetford with the AOM awards on Tuesday, Nov. 15, in front of the new scoreboard at Mules Stadium.