The Community R-6 boys wrapped up their week in the New Franklin Tournament on Saturday against Fayette with a pivotal final quarter. The Trojans went into the fourth quarter of the seventh-place …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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1/6/24
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Despite Bowling Green’s effort, the Mexico boys weren’t allowing the Bobcats to make up ground on Thursday.
Mexico vs Bowling Green Photo Gallery
The Bulldogs had a quick start …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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1/6/24
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The Mexico girls had already squandered a halftime lead once at home this week.
Mexico vs Bowling Green Photo Gallery
That wasn’t going to happen again on Thursday at Gary Filbert …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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1/6/24
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Lady Bulldogs defeat Fulton first time, finish second at NCMC tournament
The Mexico girls were good competition on Tuesday.
The Lady Bulldogs finished second behind Marshall at the North …
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1/6/24
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Grant Van Horn wrestles everybody as if they're a state champion.
It is the mindset the Mexico junior explains that brought him to the point in his career that he was celebrating his 100th …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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1/6/24
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The Community R-6 girls were a different team this time around against Wellsville-Middletown. On Friday night in the third-place game of the New Franklin Tournament, the Lady Trojans defeated …
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1/5/24
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Lady Panthers win by biggest margin in 60-17 win vs Bowling Green
The Centralia girls have been in the state rankings after several decisive victories this season.
The Lady Panthers had …
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1/5/24
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Ladybirds ‘spectacular’ in 63-42 win at district foe South Callaway
The North Callaway girls were “spectacular” in the eyes of their head coach on Tuesday.
The …
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1/5/24
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The Mexico boys and girls had no intention of allowing Bowling Green back in the game on Thursday night at home. The Lady Bulldogs increased their 32-16 halftime lead to win 59-33 in a bounce-back …
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1/4/24
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The Community R-6 girls dug out of an early hole to push the No. 1 seed to its limit.
The Lady Trojans trailed New Franklin Tournament No. 1 seed Fayette (10-2) by as much as 15 points, tied the …
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1/4/24
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The Mexico boys have had some great first halves this season but had none better than Tuesday’s at home.
Mexico vs Fulton Photo Gallery
The Class 4 No. 9 Bulldogs were able to put …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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1/3/24
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It had been a while since the Mexico girls lost to Fulton.
Mexico vs Fulton Photo Gallery
After 18 victories, the Lady Bulldogs dropped a game 36-33 on Tuesday to their North Central …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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1/3/24
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Indians step up in 63-40 victory over Macon in rematch
The second meeting between the Van-Far boys and Class 4 Macon was different on Saturday.
For one, the Indians were facing the team …
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1/3/24
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The Community R-6 girls built an insurmountable lead against the host school.
The Lady Trojans defeated Central Activities Conference foe New Franklin 60-52 on Saturday in the first round of the …
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1/3/24
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Centralia freshman Jayci Shelton hasn’t let opponents escape the first period this season.
Wonder Woman Photo Gallery Day 1
Wonder Woman Photo Gallery Day 2
The nationally ranked …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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1/3/24
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The Mexico girls didn’t leave the Wonder Woman tournament with a medal again this year but appeared stronger.
Wonder Woman Day 1 Photo Gallery
Wonder Woman Day 2 Photo Gallery
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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1/3/24
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Mexico splits home hoops doubleheader vs Fulton
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The Mexico boys' start on Tuesday night turned into a victory over North Central Missouri Conference foe Fulton while the girls' start turned into a defeat. In a home conference doubleheader, the …
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1/2/24
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Coyotes struggle from field in 38-33 loss
The Paris boys did several good things on Friday morning.
The problem was the Coyotes shot 23.3 percent from the field to lose 38-33 to La Plata in …
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1/2/24
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Three Mexico wrestlers win at Eldon JV tournament
Some of Mexico’s younger wrestlers achieved victory during Christmas break.
Three Bulldogs won their respective weight class on …
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1/2/24
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Centralia's Shelton wins Wonder Woman title, Mexico's Bowen wins on tournament's second day
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One area wrestler won it all and the other came close to reaching the podium on Saturday.
Centralia freshman Jayci Shelton capped a dominant Wonder Woman tournament over the past two days by …
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12/30/23
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North Callaway football had some history made during a down season.
The Thunderbirds had four all-district players for Class 2 District, as announced earlier this month, including Lane Kimbley …
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12/30/23
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Ian Tuggle and Cullen Bennett each had standout seasons for the 9-2 Centralia Panthers.
They each added all-state honors and accounted for three of the team’s seven all-district awards in …
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12/30/23
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Gage Gibson was a dangerous weapon for Van-Far football this season.
After being a big part of the Indians’ much improved 6-5 season, Gibson was named as an all-state second team athlete …
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12/30/23
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Mexico football will welcome back several all-district players next season.
The Bulldogs had four players honored for Class 4 District 4 when the announcement was made earlier this month, …
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12/30/23
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The Mexico boys couldn't topple their third straight bigger school on Friday night.
The Class 4 No. 9 Bulldogs weren't able to win their second tournament title this season either after …
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12/29/23
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