Sports - The Mexico Ledger

North Callaway goes night in, night out at camp [Photo gallery]

The North Callaway Thunderbirds were out in the heat and humidity every evening from Monday to Thursday last week as part of their summer camp. They will have to take a week off for dead week before … more

Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 8/7/25

Centralia's Oliver Bohlmeyer sheds a defender as he scores a touchdown against Southern Boone on Thursday in a scrimmage in Moberly.

Centralia better prepared for football season, plays scrimmage at Moberly

Last year was Centralia’s ninth winning football season in 10 years, and the Panthers feel better heading into this season. Centralia Football Scrimmage Photo Gallery The Panthers … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 8/7/25

Mexico softball debuts youth camp on new field [Photo gallery]

Mexico softball was in a sharing mood on Saturday. The Lady Bulldogs had younger girls step on their new turf at Gallop Field to share the fundamentals of softball through a youth camp. Third- … more

Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 8/6/25

Community R-6 graduate and all-stater Amy McCurdy hits a ball during last season. McCurdy is going into her first college season at Quincy University coming off winning a championship with her travel team.

Community R-6 grad McCurdy wins travel title before college

Amy McCurdy had a landmark senior year for Community R-6 softball. McCurdy earned all-conference, all-district, all-region and all-state honors for the 21-12 Lady Trojans who played for a … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 8/6/25

Panthers play in scrimmage event in Moberly [Photo gallery]

Centralia football played against other schools before the fall season. The Panthers played Moberly, Southern Boone and Boonville on Thursday in Moberly. Look for the story in the August … more

Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 8/5/25

Charlie Maupin jokes with the crowd at the Mexico Brick City Horseshoe Pitching League’s Veterans Benefit Tournament.

Mexico Brick City Horseshoe Pitching League results for 07/12

July Poppers Open sanctioned tournament in Mexico on July 12 Class A Don Gillette (Quail Ridge) 5-0 66 percent ringer percentage — tournament champion Dan Atwood (Jefferson … more

8/1/25

Van-Far football sweats off rust during summer practice [Photo gallery]

Van-Far was outside at dusk in the heat and humidity on July 22 and for many days this month to stay sharp in the offseason before the dead week that runs from Aug. 2-10. To purchase photo … more

Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 7/31/25

Kelvin Watson makes a tackle during Mexico's home scrimmage on July 24 at Hawthorne Heights in Mexico.

Mexico football welcomes contact in home scrimmage event at Hawthorne Heights

There was something missing for Mexico football this summer: hitting other people. The Bulldogs had the opportunity to make contact with five other schools in a scrimmaging event they hosted on … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 7/31/25

Long joins North Callaway as activities director

Dale Long is entering his ninth year as an athletic director and is still having fun. Long was announced as the North Callaway activities director in March after football head coach Kevin … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 7/30/25

Alyssa Miller fields a ground ball in drills during practice on July 24 at Gallop Field in Mexico. The Lady Bulldogs had this summer to practice on their new turf playing surface before their first season on it.

Mexico softball breaks in new turf field before season

Gallop Field gained a new look this summer. Mexico Softball Practice Photo Gallery Mexico softball has been able to practice on a new turf field all summer after the dirt field of many … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 7/30/25

Bulldogs host scrimmage at Hawthorne Heights [Photo gallery]

The Mexico football team didn't have to go to Quincy to scrimmage this year. The Bulldogs hosted Camdenton, Mark Twain, California, Southern Boone and Louisiana. Look for the story in the … more

Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 7/29/25

Lady Bulldogs practice on new turf field at Gallop [Photo gallery]

The Mexico softball team has had a full summer to practice on its new surface at Gallop Field. The Lady Bulldogs held one of those practices on Thursday morning. Look for the story in the July … more

Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 7/29/25

Centralia sent, from left, Wesley Robertson, Nolan Spickert, Dryst Bostick, Ethan Ross and Carter Moss to compete at the Nike Outdoor Nationals meet in Eugene, Oregon, in June.

Centralia runners compete at national meet

After an eventful season, five Centralia runners competed on the national stage. Ethan Ross, Nolan Spickert, Dryst Bostick, Carter Moss and Wesley Robertson each achieved all-state status at the … more

7/25/25

Landen Chapman stands atop the podium at the Adidas National Elite meet in Greensboro, North Carolina, in June after winning the 800 meters. The two-time Paris state champion Chapman qualified for the Junior Olympics in the 800 and 1500 at the AAU Region 16 meet in Springfield later in the summer, including a win in the 1500.

Chapman continues run at Junior Olympics for Paris

Landen Chapman has already excelled at a state level and will try to do that at a national level. The Paris senior capped an impressive junior season with state championships in the 800- and … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 7/25/25

The Bulldog Golf Classic celebrated its 15th anniversary on July 12 at The Oaks in Mexico.

Bulldog Golf Classic hits 15 years

For 15 years, the Bulldog Golf Classic has graced the greens. The Oaks in Mexico hosted the Mexico golf program fundraiser July 12, offering several competitions for local golfers in the … more

7/24/25

Community R-6 sophomore Myla Carroll makes a throw to first base against South Callaway at South Callaway in Mokane on July 16.

Community R-6 softball improving in situations after summer season

The Community R-6 softball season is around the corner. Community R-6 Softball at South Callaway Photo Gallery The Lady Trojans finished their summer season on July 16 in a scrimmage … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 7/24/25

University of Missouri volleyball player Trinity Luckett helps girls at the Mexico Area Family YMCA during a volleyball camp made possible by SWHET on July 17.

Mexico YMCA girls learn from Mizzou volleyball players at camp

Girls at the Mexico Area Family YMCA had the chance to be coached from experienced athletes last week. SWHET Volleyball YMCA Camp Photo Gallery Trinity Luckett and Kimani Johnson from the … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 7/23/25

Ekern Football Skills Camp takes field in Mexico [Photo gallery]

Hayden Ekern and AJ Logan led the first Hayden Ekern Football Skills Camp on July 16 at Mexico High School. The University of Central Oklahoma running backs coach Ekern and Mexico Middle School … more

Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 7/23/25

Mexico YMCA hosts camp with Mizzou players [Photo gallery]

Young girls could go to the Mexico Area Family YMCA to learn volleyball from some NCAA Division I players. SWHET, a company that connects collegiate players and coaches to Midwest kids through … more

Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 7/19/25

Lady Trojans close summer schedule at South Callaway [Photo gallery]

Community R-6 softball wrapped up its summer schedule on Wednesday with its new roster and coaching staff. The Lady Trojans won two scrimmages against South Callaway at South Callaway in … more

Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 7/19/25

Wolfpack Academy Dons bring heat in 7v7 summer soccer season

The Wolfpack Academy competed in the Firley YMCA in Jefferson City Summer Soccer High School 7v7 League, which consists of most of the surrounding high schools female and male teams. … more

7/18/25

From left, Lydia Bowen, Anna Poore, Aniyah Beck and Amira Beck were among the Mexico Hounds to compete at the AAU Region 16 meet at Parkview High School in Springfield.

Mexico Hounds to send three girls to Junior Olympics

A few Mexico Hounds will be on the big stage later this month. Three girls of the Mexico Optimist Hounds Running Club qualified for the AAU Junior Olympics Games to be held in Houston, Texas, … more

7/17/25

Brandon Crites cheers on the Centralia boys basketball team during a shootout at Higbee in June. Crites was hired as the school's boys basketball head coach earlier this summer.

Crites moves across rivalry lines to Centralia boys basketball head coach

Brandon Crites just started as the Centralia boys basketball head coach but knows a lot already about the program and community. Crites played and coached for arch rival Hallsville prior to … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 7/17/25

North Callaway and Southeast Missouri State University graduate Paden Lewis celebrates at the NCAA Division I Regional at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, in May. Lewis qualified for the NCAA national meet at the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon, in June after breaking a longtime school-record throw in the discus.

North Callaway alumnus Lewis goes far in college

Paden Lewis thinks he can go even further. The North Callaway alumnus just finished his senior season as an All-American honorable mention thrower for Southeast Missouri State by finishing 19th … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 7/16/25

Chris Ellersieck patrols the Cabool boys basketball sideline. Ellersieck was a boys basketball and baseball head coach at Cabool before being hired as the head coach of both sports at Community R-6 earlier this month.

Ellersieck to do double duty as Community R-6 boys basketball, baseball HC

Chris Ellersieck loves coaching and will have plenty of those opportunities with Community R-6. Ellersieck was announced this summer as the head coach of the boys basketball and baseball … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 7/16/25