The Poplar Bluff Mules will face off against the Sikeston Bulldogs at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Saturday just wasn't the day for Poplar Bluff's offense. They fell 3-0 to Jackson on Saturday. The loss continues a trend for the Mules in their meetings with the Fighting Indians: they've now lost seven in a row.
The home team had won the previous two meetings between Sikeston and Central, and Central kept the tradition alive. The Bulldogs came up short against the Tigers on Saturday, falling 14-6.
Poplar Bluff's defeat dropped their record down to 11-11. As for Sikeston, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-7 record this season.
Poplar Bluff took their victory against Sikeston in their previous meeting back in April by a conclusive 13-7 score. Will the Mules repeat their success, or do the Bulldogs have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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