January 2026 Athletes of the Month
The Mules Booster Club has named Lynn Cotrell and Zekey Camden of Poplar Bluff High School the Athletes of the Month for January, presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors.
Zekey, a sophomore wrestler, held a winning record of 32-8 while leading the team in bonus point victories with a margin of 78 percent, as of this award presentation. He also advanced as a conference finalist.
“Zekey is a constant positive force on the team who comes in with an upbeat attitude every day,” said Tyler Long, his coach. “One of the hardest workers in the room who is very intentional about his progress and following good fundamental systems, [Zekey] is a leader and a role model for other athletes to look” up to.
Lynn, a sophomore swimmer/diver, qualified for districts in dive while advancing to state in the 50 and 100 freestyle. Academically she is ranked in the top 15 of her class, according to Beth Lewis, her coach.
“Lynn is an outstanding competitor,” Lewis said. “She is extremely talented in many areas of swim and dive. She works hard and always has a pleasant attitude.”