Sometimes, a team is just on, and the Community R-6 girls’ sectional opponent St. Elizabeth was playing well on Tuesday night.
Community R-6 vs St. Elizabeth Photo Gallery
The Lady …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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3/4/23
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The Centralia girls kept the strategy simple on Thursday to open districts.
Centralia vs Kirksville District Photo Gallery
After more than a week off, the No. 1 seed Lady Panthers picked up …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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3/2/23
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Lady Panthers take streak to district title game Saturday
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The Centralia Lady Panthers are not only winners of 13 games in a row but will play in their first district title game since 2012. They defeated Kirksville 52-39 on Thursday in the Class 4 District 8 …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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3/2/23
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Bulldogs beat at line, lose to Kirksville to end season
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The postseason features its fair share of close games, and the Mexico boys couldn't thrive Wednesday in an area that often decides those contests. The Bulldogs struggled at the free throw line to …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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3/2/23
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For two quarters, the Mexico boys felt like they played Bulldog basketball.
Mexico vs Moberly District Photo Gallery
They will look for a four-quarter effort at 7:30 p.m. today against …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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3/1/23
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Hallsville’s Kolton Garner has proven to be a matchup nightmare for opposing teams all season.
Centralia vs Hallsville District Photo Gallery
This was the case Monday for the …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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3/1/23
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Opposing offenses always had to be aware of where Paris’ Owen Totten was on the field.
The senior defensive end made it obvious where he would be next season as he signed to play football …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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3/1/23
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Monday’s sectional game at Capital City High School in Jefferson City had to end in some way.
It didn’t end the way the North Callaway boys would’ve liked as Cole Camp’s …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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3/1/23
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Lady Trojans take court for last time this season
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The Community R-6 girls were unable to advance out of the sectional round of the playoffs on Tuesday night as the Lady Trojans lost 61-41 to St. Elizabeth. As the seconds ticked off the clock late, …
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2/28/23
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Bulldogs at best later in halves against Moberly
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The Mexico boys will be looking for a four-quarter performance on Wednesday against Kirksville in the semifinals of the Class 4 District 8 tournament in Moberly. The Bulldogs outscored Moberly on …
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2/28/23
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Panthers play final game with district loss to Hallsville
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The Centralia boys had Hallsville locked down on defense for one half on Monday. After that, the Indians' balanced offense got loose for a 21-8 third quarter to defeat the Panthers 59-39 in the Class …
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2/28/23
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When the game is close, the Community R-6 girls seem to go far.
Community R-6 girls vs Wellsville Photo District Title Photo Gallery
That was true on Saturday in Madison when the No. 1 seed …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/25/23
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Lady Trojans add another district title to trophy case
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The Community R-6 girls are rolling into the sectional round for the eighth time in the previous 10 years. The Lady Trojans' 10th consecutive district title game appearance resulted in a 56-50 …
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2/25/23
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The North Callaway boys haven’t been on a stage as big as Friday’s game at South Callaway in Mokane.
North Callaway vs Hermann District Title Photo Gallery
The Thunderbirds …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/25/23
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Mexico sophomore Grant Van Horn has made two trips to the state wrestling meet and has earned two state medals.
The next trip he wants to take is to the top of the podium.
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/25/23
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The Panthers brought a state wrestling title back to Centralia for the first time in school history.
State Meet Day 1 Photo Gallery
State Meet Day 2 Photo Gallery
The team finished first in …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/25/23
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North Callaway wrestling is family — from a figurative and literal sense.
State Meet Day 1 Photo Gallery
State Meet Day 2 Photo Gallery
Two Thunderbirds with some strong family …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/25/23
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For any high school wrestler, the state tournament is already a big stage.
It felt even bigger to Mexico freshman 235-pounder Alexus Johns as she finished the first day Wednesday of the Class 1 …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/25/23
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Centralia sophomore Madie Shelton was eliminated from the Class 1 MSHSAA girls wrestling state championships after two matches but showed that she belonged.
State Meet Day 1 Photo Gallery
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/25/23
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Lady Trojans play with poise in 53-33 district win vs Glasgow
The Community R-6 girls are primed for playoffs yet again.
The Lady Trojans have played many important games in the past, and …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/25/23
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There wasn’t just one but two special basketballs presented at Gary Filbert Court on Tuesday night.
Prior to the game, Mexico boys head coach Darren Pappas was recognized for winning his …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/25/23
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The Mexico girls refused to give up on Senior Night but couldn’t win their season finale.
The Lady Bulldogs trailed North Central Missouri Conference foe Hannibal 30-17 at halftime before …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/25/23
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Celebration of the century
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North Callaway's players, coaches and fans were celebrating like it was 1999 as the Thunderbirds won the school's first boys basketball district title in the 21st century. They defeated top seed …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/25/23
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Panthers dominate for first state title, Mexico, North Callaway earn medal winners on Thursday
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The Centralia boys won the first team state title in program history on Thursday at the Class 1 state meet at Mizzou Arena in Columbia while also locking up three state champions in seniors Brayden …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/24/23
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North Callaway take away Parker, add free throws late in 43-41 win vs Montgomery County
It took North Callaway three tries to defeat Montgomery County, but the Thunderbirds won when it mattered …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/22/23
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