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Up and down game winds up in win column for Mexico girls

Published by admin on Wed, 02/17/2021 - 2:31pm

The Bulldogs were in serious trouble with time winding down on Friday night at Marshall.

Since the started of the second quarter nothing had gone right. Down by 8 with four minutes to play in the game, Mexico looked to be on the way to their fourth loss of the season.

But in stepped Jordyn Thurman. The freshman guard drained a three that not only narrowed the gap, but also sparked a Bulldogs rally.

“That catapulted us,” said head coach Ed Costley.

Fired up, Mexico went on to claim a 49-43 come from behind victory to go 15-3 for the season.

Bulldogs take two on the road

Published by admin on Wed, 02/17/2021 - 2:28pm

“I was just left open under the basket a lot.”

That was Daeye Miller’s explanation for the 21 points he put up on Saturday afternoon at Hannibal. How did he account for the 15 rebounds he racked up?

“The ball just fell to me,” he said.

Miller was just one weapon wielded by coach Darren Pappas as the Bulldogs finally took the floor against the Pirates in the oft-postponed encounter. Despite a late night in Marshall on Friday, Mexico held Hannibal at bay to claim a 54-39 win.

“The offense struggled,” said head coach Darren Pappas. “It is what it is.”

Seven Colonels wrestle way to sectionals

Published by admin on Wed, 02/17/2021 - 2:27pm

Missouri Military Academy’s leading wrestler, Christopher Bryant, only took the mat for a second. The 182-pounder had byes to the final, but was expecting to square off against North Callaway’s Joshua Shelby.

However, Shelby was forced to bow out due to an injury from his previous match. So Bryant raised his arm and watched the rest of the Class 1 District 2 tournament at Palmyra on Saturday.

“I’ve never seen that before in a championship,” said MMA head coach Tom Allen.

Trojans extend record to 19-1

Published by admin on Wed, 02/17/2021 - 2:26pm

The Trojans had practice scheduled on Thursday in anticipation of Saturday’s game against New Franklin. Instead, the Bulldogs showed up at Community R6’s gym ahead of schedule.

It was not unannounced, just a bit of short notice.

“The girls did not know til about noon we were going to play New Franklin today,” said head coach Bob Curtis.

But little seems to ruffle this season’s squad. Community brushed off the Bulldogs 50-31 to run their record to 19-1 a few days after topping Cairo.

Van-Far puts it all together, beats Silex

Published by admin on Wed, 02/17/2021 - 2:24pm

The equation was offense plus defense plus ball movement times team chemistry. And when Van-Far put all of it together on Friday, they proved unbeatable, downing Silex at home 55-35.

Led by DJ Long, the Indians scored 39 points by halftime. They scored in the paint and forced turnovers. They outmanned Silex under the glass.

“Tonight we set the tone early on both ends of the floor,” said coach Pat Connaway. “It was nice to perform well in front of a big crowd. The kids really fed off the energy of our student section.”

North Callaway girls beat Wright City

Published by admin on Wed, 02/17/2021 - 2:22pm

North Callaway improved to 6-14 last Tuesday night with a 37-25 win over Wright City, led by a 15-point night from freshman Abrielle Burgher. Callaway jumped out to a 14-7 lead after the first quarter and took a 19-9 lead into the intermission, holding Wright City to two second-quarter points.

Callaway coach Morgan Beamer credited her team for playing well on both offense and defense.

Burgher was the only Thunderbird in double-digit scoring, adding 6 steals. Makenna Allen had 7 rebounds, Jalyn Leible had 7 points; and Ryelle Schmauch had 5 points and 6 steals.

Big day for Bulldogs girls wrestling as five advance to sectionals

Published by admin on Wed, 02/10/2021 - 11:31am

Abby Drew was on the edge of a bleacher seat in Mexico’s Sports Complex on Saturday afternoon, the combination of excitement and exhaustion causing her to tremble.

“Look,” she said, stretching out an arm. “I’m shaking.”

Mexico boys fall just short against Hickman

Published by admin on Wed, 02/10/2021 - 11:21am

In the aftermath of Mexico’s 61-55 loss to Hickman on Saturday night, Michael White could only shake his head.

“We were keeping up with them,” the Bulldogs versatile forward said.

Anyone on the Kewpies’ side of the court might have made the same statement. It was a tight back and forth affair deep into the fourth quarter. Mexico was up by one at the half, Hickman held on by one at the end of three.

Trojans standout to play softball for Missouri S&T

Published by admin on Wed, 02/10/2021 - 11:11am

Before coaches began calling the shots it was the catcher who made decisions. They were field generals, the players who knew where to position teammates and what pitch to call.

It’s no wonder Emmi Johnson played the position for Community R6 – and that she will continue her softball career at one of the most rigorous academic institutions.

On Thursday Johnson signed a national letter of intent to play softball for the Missouri University of Science and Technology, or Missouri S&T, in Rolla.

“I’m excited,” the Trojans senior said. “I like the coaching staff.”

Beamer on target as Trojans knock off Pilot Grove

Published by admin on Wed, 02/10/2021 - 11:10am

It seemed as if nothing could stop Brianna Beamer. That point was hammered home to Pilot Grove again and again on Friday as the Community R6 forward scored 29 on the way to a 71-41 home win.

Beamer and the Trojans jumped out to a convincing lead in the early going, but the visitors began to come to life in the second quarter.

“We did not protect the rim very well in transition early in the game,” head coach Bob Curtis said.

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