Sports - The Mexico Ledger

Lady Bulldogs hang on at home to beat Eugene 2-1 [Photo gallery]

Mexico's defense held on to victory on Tuesday. The Lady Bulldogs defeated Eugene 2-1 on Chris Hotop Field in Mexico despite allowing a goal with about five minutes left in the game. Mexico … more

Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 4/29/25

The Centralia Panthers and Carter Moss won the team and individual titles at a meet in Salisbury.

GOLF ROUNDUP: Moss, Centralia finish high in meets; Van-Far's Reading wins hole playoff

Moss medalist for first-place Centralia at Salisbury Centralia had a nice all-around day on April 23. Carter Moss was the medalist after shooting a 39 at a tri meet at Salisbury against … more

4/29/25

Van-Far sophomore Ronnie Stanich runs toward first base in an earlier game this season.

Van-Far, Gaston overwhelms Bowling Green in 13-5 win

Gaven Gaston did his damage with the bat and the bases for Van-Far. The Indians all did a fair bit of damage in a 13-5 win on Thursday at Eastern Missouri Conference foe Bowling Green. Gaston … more

4/29/25

North Callaway senior CJ Cunningham pitches in an earlier home game this season. Cunningham had a the game-winning hit an important conference game against Montgomery County.

North Callaway clinches share of conference

North Callaway, Cunningham walk-off Montgomery County 7-6 The North Callaway hitters saw a lot of pitches in the seventh inning on Thursday at home. The Thunderbirds sent seven betters to … more

4/29/25

Trojans top Louisiana 18-14 to win on Senior Night [Photo gallery]

Community R-6 offense backed up a wild night from its pitching on Monday. Four Trojan pitchers accounted for 11 of the game's 19 walks, but the Trojans beat Louisiana 18-14 on Senior Night at … more

Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 4/29/25

From left, Centralia's Cameron Barnes, Travis Brooks, Brady Schultz, Carter Moss and Lyle Marty finished third as a team at the New Bloomfield Tournament.

GOLF ROUNDUP: Centralia earns medals in tourneys; Van-Far, CR-6, MMA play

Centralia finishes third, fifth at New Bloomfield, Southern Boone Centralia had a couple of strong team performances in New Bloomfield and Ashland. The Panthers finished third in the New … more

4/26/25

Mexico senior Davontae Frame runs in an event at the North Callaway Thunderbird Invite on April 16 in Kingdom City.

TRACK ROUNDUP: Mexico wins events, Centralia's Ross breaks another record

Fisher, Grimes win for Mexico boys in Boonville Charlie Fisher and Tyler Grimes gave the Mexico boys a pair of event wins late last week. Fisher won the 200 with a time of 22.96, and Tyler … more

4/26/25

Bulldogs walk off Senior Night 6-5 over Palmyra in 10 [Photo gallery]

For the second straight home game, Mexico walked off with victory. The Bulldogs won a 6-5 game over Hannibal on Tuesday (breaking a six-game home losing streak) but made Friday more special with … more

Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 4/25/25

Mexico senior Boston Davolt lunges to return a ball in an earlier match at home this season.

Mexico boys tennis defeats district foe St. Charles 5-4

Mexico picked up its second dual victory over a district foe this season. This time, the Bulldogs won on the road on Friday by beating St. Charles (2-6) 5-4. Mexico is 2-1 against district … more

4/25/25

Centralia junior Anthony Ford fields a foul ball on April 17 at Mexico.

Centralia claws over hill to beat Mexico 18-16 in eight

Centralia is familiar with the marathon game this season. Centralia at Mexico Photo Gallery The Panthers lost a 6-5 game at Eldon in 10 innings on April 12 and a 13-7 game against Macon on … more

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

Lady Bulldogs lose 2-1 to Blair Oaks, donate money to Kris Fecht Scholarship Fund [Photo gallery]

The Mexico girls soccer team had a good moment at the end of Thursday night. The Lady Bulldogs lost 2-1 to Blair Oaks at home in a tight defensive battle that featured 17 combined shots but then … more

Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 4/24/25

Van-Far junior Gaven Gaston makes a catch in the outfield during an earlier game this season.

Van-Far wins fifth straight with 9-5 victory against conference foe Mark Twain

Van-Far continues its biggest winning streak of the season. The Indians defeated Eastern Missouri Conference foe Mark Twain 9-5 on Thursday at home to extend their winning streak to five games … more

4/24/25

Mexico senior Grant Van Horn (sitting second from left) gathers with his teammates and coaches on Monday during his signing ceremony at the Mexico Sports Complex to wrestle for the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg. Van Horn won a state championship and tied the program's all-time wins record this season.

Mexico state champion Van Horn excited for more with Central Missouri

Grant Van Horn has enjoyed wrestling and will continue to enjoy wrestling. Grant Van Horn Signing Photo Gallery The Mexico senior finished a great high school career that included four … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 4/24/25

Mexico's Bickell to run for William Woods University [Photo gallery]

Hunter Bickell made a jump in competition when he transferred to Mexico and will do so again when he runs in college. Bickell signed on Wednesday to run cross country and track and field for … more

Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 4/23/25

Community R-6 junior Cooper Rohan pitches against New Franklin on Tuesday at home in Laddonia.

Community R-6 wears confidence in 2-1 walk-off win over New Franklin

Baseball isn’t always a pretty game. Community vs New Franklin Photo Gallery Community R-6 was coming off two lopsided losses at home with a combined 33-11 score but walked off … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 4/23/25

Mexico senior Austin Maxwell hits a double down the third-base line against Lafayette (St. Joseph) on Friday in Mexico.

Mexico fails to focus in 6-2 home loss to Lafayette

Mexico couldn’t find a groove at the plate on Friday at home like it did on the same field the previous night. Mexico vs Lafayette Photo Gallery The Bulldogs tallied 20 hits in an … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 4/23/25

Jake Vitale cheers on Mexico wrestlers at the district tournament in Mexico this year. The Mexico alumnus Vitale was promoted from an assistant to the boys wrestling program's next head coach last week.

Vitale homegrown into Mexico boys wrestling HC

Jake Vitale has many reasons to be grateful to the Mexico boys wrestling program. Most of Vitale’s 12 years of coaching high school wrestling have been spent with his alma mater, and it … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 4/23/25

Mexico junior Brady Fox celebrates after a hit in an earlier home game this season.

BASEBALL ROUNDUP: Mexico walk-off win ends home losing streak

Mexico walk off Hannibal to win 6-5 at home A home victory has been elusive for Mexico. The Bulldogs won their home opener this season before losing six straight on their home field but … more

4/22/25

Trojans walk off conference foe New Franklin 2-1 for first home victory [Photo gallery]

Community R-6 was in high spirits on Tuesday night. That's because the Trojans walked off Central Activities Conference foe New Franklin 2-1 on a RBI infield single by Lane Carter (2-for-3) for … more

Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 4/22/25

Community R-6 junior Kaiden Erdel catches a throw at first base in an earlier home game this season.

Community R-6 falls out of reach late against Sturgeon

Community only trailed Sturgeon going into the seventh inning on Thursday. The Trojans then allowed 10 runs in the seventh and committed half of their eight errors in the inning to lose to their … more

4/22/25

North Callaway senior Carter Moore catches a pitch against Hallsville in an earlier home game this season.

North Callaway on track with back-to-back shutouts

North Callaway lost its first game of the season on April 14 against Mexico. The Thunderbirds allowed a season-high 15 runs and seven errors that day but then followed that with back-to-back … more

4/22/25

Mexico state champion Van Horn signs to wrestle for Central Missouri [Photo gallery]

One of the best to ever wrestle for Mexico will be going to college. Grant Van Horn signed to wrestle for University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg in a ceremony on Monday in the Mexico … more

Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 4/21/25

North Callaway Thunderbird Invite Results 04/16/2025 [Photo gallery]

North Callaway hosted its second and final track and field meet of the season on Wednesday. Mexico, Community R-6 and Van-Far were also in the seven-school field in Kingdom City. The top four … more

Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 4/19/25

Bulldog bats limited vs Castle, Lafayette in 6-2 loss [Photo gallery]

Mexico was right back at the ballpark after a long night. After losing a three and half hour game on their field to Centralia, the Bulldogs lost a 6-2 game to Lafayette (St. Joseph) that started … more

Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 4/18/25

Paris freshman Mike Rosson throws from second base to first base for an out against Van-Far on Saturday in the MMA Baseball Classic at Brad Calvert Field in Mexico.

Paris goes 1-1 in MMA Baseball Classic, looking for consistency

Paris has shown its capability of playing really well and also not so well. MMA Baseball Classic Photo Gallery The Coyotes defeated Missouri Military Academy 15-0 in three innings and then … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 4/18/25