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Hoyt, Meyer earn top threes at Monroe City

Published by admin on Wed, 04/07/2021 - 8:47am

Paige Meyer took second in the high jump and Dylan Hoyt finished third in the 1,600 meter run for Community R-6 at the Monroe City Invitational on Thursday.

Hoyt was just 15 seconds back when Monroe City’s Kabott Harlan broke the string. And he was not far off the pace when Palmyra’s Abe Haerr won the 800 meters, crossing in fifth.
Brianna Beamer also finished fifth in the girls 800, completing the distance in just under two minutes and 45 seconds.

Of the three Trojans who earned top five positions at the meet, however, Meyer was the most dramatic.

Bulldogs sink Boonville at Hail Ridge course

Published by admin on Wed, 04/07/2021 - 8:46am

Aiden Knipfel and Grant Qualls again owned prime real estate on the leaderboard on Thursday.

Knipfel won his second event of the boys golf schedule, shooting a round of 40. Qualls finished second, two strokes back. And the Bulldogs claimed a team dual at Boonville’s Hail Ridge Golf Course, 187 to 212.

After a slow start, Knipfel found his groove on the fourth. Qualls played a consistent round, with only a hiccup on his third hole to break the rhythm.

Thursday was the third tournament of the year and the third time the pair led the Mexico scorecard.

Mexico wrestler now an NCAA All-American

Published by admin on Fri, 04/02/2021 - 2:38pm

Wrestling is a sport that humbles even the best. And Brit Wilson is one of the best.

But when he made the transition from Mexico High School to Northern Illinois University, Wilson found himself being tossed around in practice by seasoned college wrestlers. He knew it would be tough going. And he also knew that it is a sport that yields its rewards only after offering up challenges.

“You have a choice,” Wilson said.

Local track teams converge on North Callaway

Published by admin on Fri, 04/02/2021 - 2:26pm

Two Community R6 athletes broke school records. Mexico brought home four gold medals. North Callaway earned two.

But the winner of Tuesday’s Thunderbird Open at North Callaway was Centralia. The Panthers came away with 21 event wins and team first place in both boys and girls competitions.

Victoria DiSalvo’s time of 17.25 in the girls 100 meter hurdles broke the previous Trojans mark and put her in sixth on the night, behind Centralia’s Jade Lawson (fifth place, 16.72) and Katie Carrico (third, 15.93).

Mexico continues to improve, despite losses

Published by admin on Fri, 04/02/2021 - 2:25pm

The Bulldogs say they can feel it.

Despite another loss – 7-0 to visiting Kirksville on Wednesday night – the team continues to look forward, marking their improvement along the way.

“Imagine when we’re seniors,” said sophomore midfielder Estrella Lopez.

Mexico was coming off their best performance of the year. On Monday night at Wright City, the Bulldogs fell 4-1. Jamilet Medina scored the lone goal from a Wyndee Bohr pass.

Forbis' arm, Bulldog bats prove potent

Published by admin on Fri, 04/02/2021 - 2:23pm

Josh Forbis was everywhere on Tuesday night.

At the plate he had two hits, drove in a run and scored. In the field he made four standout defensive plays. And the Bulldogs’ righthander shut down Kirksville from the mound, allowing just four hits over seven innings as Mexico cruised to a 7-1 win at Green Field.

Forbis seemed to get stronger as the game wore on, fanning four Tigers in the final three innings. He caught Kirksville lead off man Randon Baumgartner looking with a wicked 3-2 breaking ball to end the fifth.

Knipfel, Qualls lead Mexico in home meet

Published by admin on Fri, 04/02/2021 - 2:21pm

Last week when golfers took on Arthur Hills, the course proved menacing thanks to heavy rain over the previous two days.

On Tuesday’s return visit to the Mexico course, conditions were again less than ideal. This time, however, the players gained greater control. Aiden Knipfel chalked up a round of 40 to lead the Bulldogs, with Grant Qualls recording a 45.

Mexico’s solid one-two punch led the team to a 191 overall round, second to a strong Southern Boone side.

“The course was actually really good,” Qualls said. “The ball rolled well.”

Mexico sinks Pirates on windy day

Published by admin on Fri, 04/02/2021 - 2:19pm

Mexico gave a convincing performance on the courts at Hannibal on Monday, taking the match by an 8-1 margin.

Yet the Bulldogs’ worked for the conference win.

The doubles team of Randy Hernandez and Carter McIntosh edged the Pirates’ top pair of Karson Westhoff and Gabriel Foster in a slugfest. Neither side could pull away and after 20 games, the set was deadlocked at 10-10.

“The wind was a big factor,” McIntosh said, pointing out that it favored one half of the court over the other. “You had to make adjustments every time you switched sides.”

Mexico scores first goals of season

Published by admin on Wed, 03/31/2021 - 10:16am

It’s not the start coach Haley Schafer would like, but her 0-3 Bulldogs are not slacking.

“While the scores do not show it, this group is making big improvements,” she observed.

In the opener, Mexico’s young squad, many of whom are new to soccer, failed to hold their shape on defense and move the ball on the attack. Although they fell 8-0 to Warrenton on Thursday, they created opportunities to counter, moving the ball to the wings and up the field readily.

Way brothers power Colonels past Mexico

Published by admin on Wed, 03/31/2021 - 10:14am

Mexico took two of three in the doubles round, but the Colonels’ depth was on full display when it came to singles as Missouri Military Academy topped the Bulldogs 7-2.

Although the team scoreline weighed heavily in MMA’s favor, there were accolades on offer for both sides.

“He was a really good opponent – very challenging,” the Colonels’ Simon Way said of Mexico’s Carter McIntosh after Way’s 8-2 singles win. “I like to play guys like that.”

Mexico’s Haden Frazier was equally impressed after dropping a set 8-3 to MMA’s Marco Tavarez.

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