Throughout Friday’s Clarence Cannon Conference showdown, Palmyra was hanging around.
Centralia had enough to hold off its conference foe 35-24 on the road thanks largely to the 38 total …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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9/11/23
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It seemed like Paris was in store for a shootout with North Shelby on Friday night at home.
Paris trailed 28-20 but then fell behind 42-20 after the third quarter before losing 56-28. The game …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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9/11/23
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Mexico's defense was solid through seven innings but tapered off when Saturday's game went to extra innings. The Lady Bulldogs lost 10-5 to district foe Hallsville at home after committing three …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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9/9/23
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Mexico football lost 55-12 to Odessa on Friday night at home but had an explosive offensive performance and much appreciation for the military. On Military Appreciation Night, different branches had …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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9/9/23
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Centralia girls win Paris Scramble tournament titles
The Centralia girls had the best duos on Wednesday.
Out of 16 schools competing, the Lady Panthers won the Paris Scramble Tournament …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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9/9/23
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Van-Far and Paris had several runners shine on Tuesday.
At the Van-Far Invitational, the Paris girls finished first and the Paris boys were second to also earn a team trophy while the host …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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9/9/23
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More experience eventually leads to better results.
Van-Far at Paris Photo Gallery
Concerning hitting in softball, experience is the amount of pitches seen as Paris saw plenty and scored …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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9/9/23
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Other Mexico girls gather experience in win vs Battle
The Mexico girls had an opportunity on Wednesday.
Battle has four players so the Lady Bulldogs had several girls play for more …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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9/9/23
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Mexico senior Karlee Sefrit had been waiting to defeat Kirksville in softball since she was in eighth grade.
Mexico vs Kirksville Photo Gallery
On Tuesday night at home, Sefrit and her …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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9/9/23
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Mexico boys soccer had an opportunity again to face its North Central Missouri Conference foe Marshall.
Mexico vs Marshall Photo Gallery
The difference this time on Tuesday night at Chris …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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9/9/23
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Community R-6 softball strikes out shaky Pilot Grove 14-0
Community R-6 softball took its undefeated reputation this season into its conference.
The Lady Trojans defeated Central Activities …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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9/9/23
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FOOTBALL ROUNDUP 09/08/2023: DeMint runs for two TD in Mexico loss; Van-Far, North Callaway lose low-scoring contests
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Mexico loses 55-12 to Odessa
Mexico's Drew DeMint gave the Bulldog sideline some energy on Friday. DeMint ran for touchdowns from distances of 39 and 59 yards in Mexico's 55-12 loss to Odessa at …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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9/8/23
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Softball
Van-Far finishes tight stretch, lose home opener 16-1
Van-Far softball didn’t have much time for rest this week.
Van-Far vs Louisiana Photo Gallery
In what was its …
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Bu Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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9/8/23
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Van-Far had a tough hill to climb from the beginning on Thursday in its home opener. The Lady Indians allowed eight runs on eight hits in the first inning as they lost 16-1 in four innings to Eastern …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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9/7/23
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Van-Far loses 15-5 in five innings at Paris
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Paris scored 12 runs in the first two innings on Wednesday and didn't look back. The Lady Coyotes hosted Van-Far and defeated the Lady Indians 15-5 in five innings. Knightlee Mitten highlighted …
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9/6/23
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Girls tennis
Mexico girls show guts to defeat Hannibal for first time in four years
In four years, the North Central Missouri Conference girls tennis battle between Mexico and Hannibal …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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9/6/23
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Paris softball wasn’t able to keep up with Cairo on Thursday at home.
The Lady Coyotes lost 11-2 after being outhit 10-4 and committing six errors that allowed seven unearned runs.
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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9/6/23
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North Callaway softball believes the future is now after a productive first four games.
The Ladybirds moved to 4-0 and were 3-0 against district opponents this week after defeating New …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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9/6/23
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The Centralia and Mexico boys were among the best runners on Friday.
They proved it by their results in the Mexico Fall Invitational at Green Estate Park as Centralia took first place with 27 …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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9/6/23
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Mexico softball didn’t take long to make an impression on Saturday in Columbia.
The Lady Bulldogs played three games in the Spartan Round Robin hosted at Battle High School, going 2-1 …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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9/6/23
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Community R-6 continue rolling through history, start 5-0 after 16-6 win vs Marceline
Community R-6 softball has looked impressive through only five games this season.
Community R-6 vs …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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9/6/23
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North Callaway football had more control in the trenches this week.
The Thunderbirds were solid on the offensive and defensive line in a 20-14 win at Macon on Friday.
Riley Humphrey …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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9/6/23
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Centralia had a formidable rushing attack going against Hallsville on Friday.
The Panthers needed their collection of kids solid at home as they defeated their rival 65-36 after rushing for 407 …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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9/6/23
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Paris was amped and ready for Friday.
The Coyotes had plenty of reason to feel energetic as they were hosting their first 8-man football game in school history against Slater and secured first …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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9/6/23
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Sefrit, Mexico walks off Kirksville to snap streak
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Mexico softball hadn't defeated North Central Missouri Conference foe Kirksville in the previous six tries. The Lady Bulldogs ended that streak on Tuesday night with a 4-3 walkoff victory at Gallop …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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9/5/23
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