Sports - The Mexico Ledger

All-stater Eldridge signs with Olney Central College

Mexico's leading scorer Jaydon Eldridge will be playing in college. Eldridge signed to play for Division I junior college Olney Central College in Olney, Illinois in a ceremony on Wednesday at … more

Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 5/7/25

North Callaway freshman Cody Kemp reaches up for a catch against Centralia on Tuesday in Centralia.

North Callaway clean game defeats district foe Centralia

North Callaway started this week with a 9-3 win in Louisiana but thought it could be better. The Thunderbirds had to be on Tuesday night at Class 3 District 7 opponent Centralia, who also went … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 5/7/25

Centralia senior Henry Bohlmeyer lines a hit against North Callaway on Tuesday in Centralia.

Centralia loses district battle 6-2 to ranked North Callaway

Centralia has made comebacks before this season but couldn't on Tuesday. The Panthers lost 6-2 at home to Class 3 District 7 foe and No. 7 North Callaway after each team went into the night with … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 5/7/25

Van-Far senior Reece Culwell pitches against Sturgeon on Monday during Senior Night in Farber.

Culwell efficient in Van-Far 5-1 Senior Night victory

As usual, Van-Far could rely on Reece Culwell on the mound. Van-Far Senior Night Photo Gallery The Indians defeated Sturgeon 5-1 on Monday in Farber in a rematch of Van-Far’s district … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 5/7/25

Mexico senior Boston Davolt returns a ball on Friday during the individual Class 1 District 3 tournament at Fairgrounds Park in Mexico. Davolt qualified for the state tournament in Springfield next week.

Davolt puts it all together to qualify for state boys tennis

About three weeks ago, Boston Davolt thought he could be a state tennis player. Mexico Individual Districts Photo Gallery Davolt had confidence about what could happen then but made it … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 5/7/25

Mexico senior Sam Ryan makes contact with a pitch in an earlier home game this season against Palmyra. Ryan and the other Bulldogs had a good night at the plate at conference rival Moberly.

Mexico spoils Moberly's Senior Night with 9-3 win

Mexico did extra damage to the North Central Missouri Conference champions on Tuesday night. Class 4 No. 2 Moberly already secured the conference championship and had a 2-1 win over the Bulldogs … more

5/6/25

North Callaway wins district matchup in Centralia 6-2 [Photo gallery]

The Class 3 District 7 wins leaders faced each other on Tuesday in Centralia. No. 7 North Callaway beat Centralia 6-2 after holding the Panthers to six hits with three pitchers. The Thunderbirds … more

Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 5/6/25

Bulldogs hold Senior Night on same night as district win [Photo gallery]

The Mexico boys tennis seniors aren't finished yet. After holding Senior Night on Monday for Boston Davolt and Carter Blackburn, the Bulldogs won 5-0 over STEAM Academy (6-4) on their home … more

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

Indians win on Senior Night 5-1 over Sturgeon [Photo gallery]

Reece Culwell and Van-Far took care of business on Senior Night. The Indians defeated Sturgeon 5-1 on Monday in Farber in a rematch from last year's Class 2 District 5 championship game. The … more

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

Perkins signs with Central Methodist basketball [Photo gallery]

PJ Perkins is going to the next level. The Mexico boys basketball senior that has been all-conference, all-district and KMZU Dream Team twice each signed to play basketball for Central Methodist … more

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

Davolt qualifies for state, Mexico boys have qualifier for third straight year [Photo gallery]

For the third straight year, Mexico boys tennis is sending a boy to the state tournament. Boston Davolt finished second to snag one of the two spots in the Class 1 District 3 individual … more

Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 5/3/25

Trojans win on back-to-back days in conference [Photo gallery]

Community R-6 didn't have much rest between conference baseball games. The Trojans beat Central Activities Conference foe and Class 1 No. 8 Cairo 4-1 on the road Friday night before beating … more

Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 5/3/25

Centralia had four athletes sign for college on April 22 at the high school.

Centralia has four athletes sign for college level

This year’s batch of college signees brought loved ones and smiles to Centralia on April 22. Ava Ward, Carter Moss, Dryst Bostick and Rachael Crowe each signed national letters of intent … more

5/3/25

Centralia senior Dryst Bostick throws a javelin on April 25 during the Ron Whittaker Bulldog Classic in Mexico.

TRACK ROUNDUP: Ron Whittaker Bulldog Classic finishes this year

Tyler Grimes was among the many being recognized for Mexico during its Senior Night festivities on Friday. Mexico hosted the Ron Whittaker Bulldog Classic and had two of its own win events, … more

5/3/25

Ryan signs with Central Methodist baseball [Photo gallery]

Sam Ryan will be called up to the college level. The Mexico senior signed to play baseball for Central Methodist University in Fayette during a ceremony on Friday at the Mexico Sports Complex. … more

Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 5/2/25

Missouri Military Academy tennis sweeps Mexico for fifth straight victory [Photo gallery]

Missouri Military Academy tennis won its crosstown dual on April 23. It was the fifth straight dual victory for MMA as it defeated Mexico 9-0 at Mexico’s home Fairgrounds Park … more

Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 5/2/25

The Mexico Lady Bulldogs prepare to release pink balloons after their Pink Out game on April 24 against Blair Oaks at Chris Hotop Field in Mexico. The team donated $750 to the Kris Fecht Scholarship Fund.

Mexico girls unable to bust through Blair Oaks in 2-1 loss on Pink Out night

The Mexico girls made runs at Blair Oaks on Thursday night. Mexico Girls Soccer Pink Out Photo Gallery The Lady Bulldogs couldn’t convert as many times as Blair Oaks in a 2-1 loss on … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 5/2/25

Mexico junior Brady Fox pitches in an earlier home game this season.

Mexico no-hit by Halford, Blair Oaks in 3-0 loss

For the second straight year, Mexico's offense couldn't get much going before being shut out by Blair Oaks. This time, however, was a no-hitter on Thursday as Class 4 No. 8 Blair Oaks defeated … more

5/1/25

Mexico girls mercy-ruled 8-0 by powerhouse Hannibal [Photo gallery]

The Mexico girls couldn't avoid another 8-0 loss to Hannibal on Thursday night. The Lady Bulldogs had already lost 8-0 to their North Central Missouri Conference foe in Hannibal this season but … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 5/1/25

Mexico senior Hunter Bickell was surrounded by family last week when he signed to run for William Woods University in Fulton.

Mexico runner Bickell unfazed by competition in William Woods signing

Hunter Bickell wanted to run in college. Hunter Bickell College Signing Photo Gallery The Mexico senior hasn’t let any competition or obstacle deter him as he signed on April 23 to … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 5/1/25

Community R-6 senior Ean Johnson walks with his family during Senior Night festivities after Monday's home win against Louisiana.

Community R-6 comes back with command in 18-14 win over Louisiana for seniors

Finding the strike zone wasn’t easy for much of Community R-6’s game on Monday. Community R-6 Senior Night Photo Gallery Finding victory was still easy enough for the Trojans as … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 5/1/25

Mexico boys golf head coach Rebecca Bates speaks with junior Ethan Johnson at an earlier meet this season at Arthur Hills in Mexico. Bates will also become the girls golf head coach next year.

Bates to spread passion for golf as new girls head coach

No matter the career path Rebecca Bates took in her life, she wanted to be around golf. The Mexico boys golf head coach will be around golf in fall, too, when she starts as the new girls golf … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 4/30/25

Mexico senior Jaydon Eldridge hugs his mother after giving her a flower before the Bulldogs' Senior Night game against Palmyra on Friday. Eldridge had the walk-off hit in the 6-5 win.

Mexico walks away victorious at home 6-5 over Palmyra in eight innings

Friday was one of the last times Mexico’s 11 seniors would play on their home turf. Mexico vs Palmyra Photo Gallery While the Bulldogs had a six-game home losing streak this season, … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 4/30/25

Mexico junior Bella Cummings attempts to stop a ball against Eugene on Tuesday on Chris Hotop Field in Mexico. Cummings missed with her head here but didn't later in the game on the game-winning goal.

Mexico girls stick with ball to beat Eugene 2-1

Once the Mexico girls gained a lead on Tuesday at home, it stuck with them. Mexico vs Eugene Photo Gallery The Lady Bulldogs touched the ball plenty to defeat Eugene 2-1 to bring a … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 4/29/25

Centralia junior Chase Kempker pitches in an earlier game this season at home.

Centralia goes 2-1 after innings aplenty in Boonville Wood Bat Tournament

Centralia is 4-2 in wood bat games this season. The Panthers finished this past weekend 2-1 in the Boonville Wood Bat Tournament by beating Kirksville 2-1 on Friday and winning 6-5 against Knob … more

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