A male and female multi-sport student-athlete from Poplar Bluff Junior and Senior High has been selected by the Athletic Department as Missouri Good Sports under the Missouri State High School Activities Association.

Outgoing seniors Kelsey Kramer, who cheered and ran track, and Mason West, who played football and ran track; and incoming freshmen Lynn Cotrell, who ran cross country and track, and Caleb Cassie, who played basketball and ran track, received the annual Awards of Excellence on Wednesday, May 15.

“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,” wrote Jason West, MSHSAA communications director. “…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.”

Lynn was said to be “very dedicated,” by her coaching staff, showing up and giving the “maximum effort every day.” She broke the 400-meter record from 2010 with a time of 1:04:53, while being on the A-honor roll. Caleb was said to be a “great encourager,” who “takes criticism with maturity and an eagerness to learn and grow.” He also made A-honor roll.

Kramer was said to be “dedicated and self-driven,” plus “a natural born leader and go-getter." She made the sectionals for the long jump this year, while landing just outside the Top 30 in her class. West competed in the 4x400 in the sectionals this year, and was an All-Conference honorable mention quarterback, All-Region quarterback and second-team All-District quarterback in 2022. In the classroom, he has maintained an 11.091 grade point average.

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Cutline: (From left) Caleb Cassie, Lynn Cotrell, Kelsey Kramer and Mason West receive Missouri Good Sports awards from Athletic Director Kent Keith on Wednesday, May 15.