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Five Mexico runners heading to state; Hoyt qualifies for Trojans

Published by admin on Thu, 11/05/2020 - 7:37am

Five Mexico cross country runners will be competing at state thanks to strong performances at Saturday’s Class 4, District 4 meet held in Washington. 
 
The Bulldogs had three girls qualify led by Kalea Hennberry who placed 13th in 23 minutes, 54.90 seconds. Also qualifying for state were Anna Fairchild (14th, 23:57.40) and Sidney Turlington (15th, 23:58.40).
 
Two boys also are going to state. They are Thomas Peuster (11th, 19:14.30) and Tyler Quinlan (12th, 19:17.30).
 
All five runners also earned all-district honors.
 

Czerniewski inducted into Missouri Sports Hall of Fame

Published by admin on Thu, 11/05/2020 - 7:34am

Eric Czerniewski was at work on Sept. 22 when he received a memorable phone call from Jerald Andrews, president and executive director of the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.
The Montgomery City native found out he was selected as a hall of fame inductee. 
“I fell off of my feet when he told me the news,” Czerniewski said.

Mexico volleyball well represented in post season awards

Published by admin on Thu, 11/05/2020 - 7:31am

The North Central Missouri Conference and the Class 3 District 7 tournament named their top players this week, with Mexico senior Addison McCoy figured prominently on both.
The outside hitter was named to the NCMC All-Conference First Team, as well as the district tournament First Team.
Also earning All-Conference honors were Jessica Simpson (Second Team) and Nayelli Ruiz (Honorable Mention). Ruiz and Simpson picked up Second Team nods for their play in the district tournament.
 
NCMC Volleyball All-Conference
First Team

Volleyball Bulldogs take second place in district tourney

Published by admin on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 8:53am

A time-honored precept declares that it is near impossible to beat a team three times in one season. And the Bulldogs entered Tuesday night’s district finals with two wins against Kirksville.
But Addison McCoy doesn’t believe in adages. So the senior outside hitter and her Mexico teammates hurled themselves across the court, banged at the net, dug, clawed and fought with everything they had.
“I know this team left it all on the court,” McCoy said.
In the end, however, the old rule proved true. Kirksville prevailed in four sets, 25-14, 23-25, 25-9, 25-23.

Athlete of the Month: Abby Oetting

Published by admin on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 5:59pm

Year in school: Senior.

Parent’s Names: Mike and Melanie Oetting.

High school activities: Softball and basketball.

Favorite food: Cheesy rice.

Favorite music: Country.

Favorite Restaurant: Texas Road House.

Favorite Movie: “The Blind Side.”

What is your favorite sports memory? My sophomore year of high school when the softball team won state. We had a lot of fun on the bus, field and in the hotel.

Van-Far runners compete in regular-season finale

Published by admin on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 10:15am

The Van-Far boys cross country team placed 11th overall at Friday’s Bowling Green Invitational. 
 
The Indians compiled 273 points in the 11-school Red Division. Calvary Lutheran won the team crown with 62 points. 
 
Van-Far was led by sophomore Fulton Walsh who placed 61st in 22 minutes, 0.56 seconds. Other Indians who competed in the race were senior Cayden Caldwell (64th, 22:27.80), junior Skyler Penley (67th, 22:38.50), junior Ennis Childs (69th, 22:48.14) and sophomore Maciah Hug-Hernandez (92nd, 27:58.34).
 

Mexico tennis star signs with William Woods

Published by admin on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 10:14am

Noah Harlan can now truly say he gives a hoot about tennis. On Thursday, the Mexico High School senior committed to play for the William Woods University Owls next season.

Harlan signed the official letter of intent in front of his current teammates, school officials and family members during a pandemic appropriate ceremony at the MHS Sports Complex. He was joined by WWU head tennis coach Chance Joost.

Mexico sweeps Fulton in regular season finale

Published by admin on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 10:13am

In the first set, Lizzie Joiner reeled off eight crucial points from the service line. Mya Miller finished things off in the second with authority. The third featured some big hits by Riley Blevins.

But Jessica Stephens stung the visiting Hornets all night long.

Van-Far football falls in regular-season finale

Published by admin on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 10:10am

The Van-Far football team dropped its final game of the regular season to the Scotland County Tigers (3-6) 28-14 on Friday night.

A third-quarter scoring barrage by the Tigers (3-6) put the game out of reach for Van-Far, which fell to 1-6.

Scotland County scored a rushing touchdown in the first quarter, answered by a 10-yard rushing score by Bryson Lay early in the second quarter. The Tigers added another score in the second quarter, entering halftime up 14-6.

Warrenton’s aerial assault proves troubling for Bulldogs

Published by admin on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 10:07am

When Mexico took a 14-0 lead early in the second quarter on Dante Billups’ 11-yard sprint, things looked promising for the Bulldogs. When Isaiah Reams raced across the goal line to open the third quarter and improve the advantage to 20-7, victory seemed likely. And when Ty Prince cruised through a big hole for a 57-yard score as time expired in the third, the Bulldogs’ 26-14 lead felt even more secure.

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