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Community R-6 junior Myla Carroll runs out of the batter's box during a summer scrimmage game against Mexico this year at Gallop Field in Mexico. Carroll is one of the few upperclassmen for the Lady Trojans this season.
PREVIEW: Community R-6’s softball IQ higher this year
Community R-6 softball was thrown into the deep end immediately last year. The Lady Trojans finished with their first losing season in eight years, but many of their starters were freshmen. … more
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Mexico senior Keerstan Ewing pitches in a summer scrimmage game against Community R-6 this year at Gallop Field in Mexico. Ewing is one of a group of seniors who will bring experience to a versatile group.
PREVIEW: Mexico softball versatility at core of follow-up campaign
Mexico softball hasn’t pinned down its starters, but that’s because of a breadth of options. After falling a big hit short in the district championship game, the Lady Bulldogs want to go … more
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Missouri Military Academy football head coach Robert Rosenbaum instructs his players during a preseason practice last season. The Colonels roster to start this season is smaller this year, but those there have a passion for football.
PREVIEW: Missouri Military Academy football retains some passion
Missouri Military Academy football is starting with lower numbers this year but with cadets passionate about football. Head coach Robert Rosenbaum said the approximately 20 cadets he has this … more
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North Callaway senior Collin Moore runs with the ball during a summer practice this year in Kingdom City. Moore has been a key contributor on both sides of the ball and will be one of the seniors to lead the team this season.
PREVIEW: North Callaway football to branch out following historic year
Last year was a memorable season for North Callaway football. After the Thunderbirds won their first Eastern Missouri Conference championship since 2017, they are looking forward to 2026 with … more
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Van-Far junior Cayden Douglas pursues former Indian Gage Gibson in a drill during a summer practice this year. Douglas is one many Indians this year who will step into bigger roles.
PREVIEW: Van-Far football brings in new group of starters
There will be plenty of opportunities for the Van-Far Indians this year. After the football program’s first district championship since 2000, many members of that team graduated to clear the … more
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Mexico junior Kyler Benne scrambles during a summer scrimmage contest against Mark Twain at Hawthorne Heights in Mexico. Benne is slated to be the starting quarterback.
PREVIEW: Mexico football to install new offensive pieces
Mexico had a ton of leadership at positions like quarterback, running back and lineman but will be having new boys step up in those spots. The Bulldogs had several seniors earn all-conference … more
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North Callaway baseball head coach Jesse McKee leads a drill during a summer softball practice. McKee, who has been an assistant for North Callaway's softball and baseball program's for years, was hired as the new baseball head coach.
McKee drawn to baseball as North Callaway head coach
Jesse McKee was out on the North Callaway field in Auxvasse yet again on July 30. McKee was leading a drill with the junior high softball players on the team’s last day of camp. He has spent … more
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A light pole stands above Missouri Military Academy's soccer field after the school finished a project to install lights for the venue.
Missouri Military Academy soccer lights go up
Missouri Military Academy likes its bright future. For example, lights have been installed for the soccer field by the Alain M. Garcia Almada ‘06 Field House thanks to donations, including a … more
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Centralia senior Ethan Ross heaves the javelin on May 22 in the MSHSAA Class 3 Track and Field Championships in Jefferson City.
Ross takes third in first decathlon at Junior Olympics
Ethan Ross is familiar with competing in multiple events. Just this year, the Centralia senior earned medals in the 200, 400, 4x400 and javelin at the MSHSAA Class 3 State Championships. On Aug. … more
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Mexico senior Payton Shaw swings at a pitch on Friday during a home run derby at Gallop Field. Shaw was the top softball finisher in third.
Mexico softball seniors take final derby swings
It wasn’t the Mexico softball seniors’ first  home run derby, but it was special. On Friday under the lights of Gallop Field, the Lady Bulldog seniors competed against some of the … more
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Mexico sophomore Kale Stephens hands off to sophomore Brenden Wilson (24) on Saturday during the team's midnight scrimmage at Hawthorne Heights.
Clock strikes midnight for Mexico football scrimmage
As soon as Aug. 15 rolled in, so did the Mexico Bulldogs. The team held its annual midnight scrimmage in a full-padded intrasquad contact practice at Hawthorne Heights early Saturday. The … more
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Braydn O'Neal stands in the batter's box for the Sedalia Steamers this summer. The North Callaway alum and Columbia College player has played in the collegiate summer league for the first time.
O’Neal, Steamers win Diamond League title
Braydn O’Neal is going into his junior year at Columbia College as a champion. O’Neal and his summer collegiate team the Sedalia Steamers won the Diamond Baseball League title on August 5 … more
From left, Jesus Garcia, Collin Martin, Brayden Arnold, Logan Hilderman, Kyler Carr and Travis Shramek competed at Midwest Nationals on June 27 in Bloomington, Illinois.
Cole, Hilderman win summer wrestling tournaments
Mexico stood out on the national wrestling circuit this summer. In four national tournaments, Mexico boys wrestling had representatives compete. Among the highlights were Trevor Cole winning his … more
Ellie Berendzen stands atop the women's hammer throw podium at the American Midwest Conference outdoor track and field championships on April 29 in Edwardsville.
Berendzen takes patient path to nationals
It came down to one more throw for Ellie Berendzen. The Centralia all-stater and upcoming Columbia College senior qualified for the NAIA National Championships in Asheville, North Carolina on … more
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Aidan Knipfel chips a ball toward the green on a hole at Arthur Hills Golf Course on Saturday during the 24th Scramble for Freedom Golf Tournament in Mexico. Golfers of various ages had fun to raise money for the Missouri Veterans Home in Mexico.
Scramble for Freedom golf lasts for generations
A short memory is needed for golf, but Saturday’s golf tournament at Arthur Hills encouraged a long memory. For the 24th year, the Scramble for Freedom Golf Tournament allowed many people to … more
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Chance McCarty scores a run for the Jefferson City Renegades this summer. The Mexico graduate played in the collegiate league before starting college this year at Missouri Valley College.
McCarty adjusts to new competition with Renegades
Chance McCarty hasn’t played for Missouri Valley College yet but has an idea of what to expect. The recent Mexico graduate and all-state infielder played for the Jefferson City Renegades this … more
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Centralia sophomore Oliver Bohlmeyer tries to shake off a Southern Boone defender on July 30 in the fifth annual HIGskin Classic in Moberly.
Centralia football continues growth at all levels
Each outing has been better than the last for Centralia football this summer. To cap off a busy week and summer, the Panthers played in the fifth annual HIGskin Classic on July 30 in Moberly. … more
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North Callaway senior Megan Schmidt makes a throw after fielding a ground ball during the high school session of the team's softball camp on July 30 in Auxvasse. Schmidt had a busy travel season, and the rest of the Ladybirds also played some games this summer.
North Callaway softball gives younger girls reps
The summer ended for North Callaway softball with its third day of its youth camp. Its junior high session on Thursday allowed girls to learn from North Callaway coaches and players, and … more
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Brayleigh Workes fields a ball on Friday in the Mexico Sports Complex during the Mexico softball youth camp.
Mexico softball youth camp not washed out
Mexico softball’s youth camp was going to happen rain or shine. Rain rolled into Mexico on Friday morning, but the camp that brought in 38 girls from third through eighth grades rolled on in … more
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Centralia junior Lyle Marty putts during the Class 3 District 2 tournament at Tanglewood Golf Course in Fulton on May 6.
Marty ties for third at Stan Utley Tour in New Bloomfield
Lyle Marty fought for first in the Missouri Golf Stan Utley Tour a week ago. The Centralia junior tied for third in the 16-18 boys division at Meadow Lake Acres Country Club in New Bloomfield on … more
Missouri Valley College volleyball coach Jerica Jackson demonstrates how to hit a ball for a drill at a youth camp at the Mexico Area Family YMCA on July 21.
Mexico Area Family YMCA offers progress with volleyball camp
A good volleyball player isn’t born overnight. That was what instructor Jerica Jackson wanted to emphasize to the girls participating in the volleyball camp at the Mexico Area Family YMCA … more
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Community R-6 junior Myla Carroll makes a throw to first base against South Callaway at South Callaway in Mokane on July 16 last year.
Community R-6 strikes out South Shelby in doubleheader sweep
The Community R-6 girls racked up the strikeouts to finish their summer. In the last softball scrimmages for the Lady Trojans, they struck 18 South Shelby hitters in a doubleheader sweep at … more
Blaire Dior applies pressure to Slammer against the ropes in a singles match during Show-Me State Wrestling's Brick City Recon event on Saturday night at the Mexico's National Guard Building. For the first time, the Jefferson City-based professional wrestling company entertained fans in Mexico with a seven-match card.
Mexico crowd engaged at Brick City Recon
After a bit of recon in Mexico on Saturday night, Show-Me State Wrestling liked what it got from the crowd. The Jefferson City-based company held its first show in Mexico at the Mexico National … more
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The entrance to Van-Far welcomes spectators to athletic events and will do so with raised prices for adults.
Van-Far raises admission price for adults
The admission price for adults attending Van-Far activities will be $5 for the 2026-27 school year.  At its July 16 meeting, the Van-Far Board of Education approved the $2 increase, which … more
Mexico sophomore D'Naz Smith scans for an opening in the Palmyra defense on Thursday night in a scrimmage at Hawthorne Heights in Mexico.
Mexico football hits ground running with scrimmages
There were several positives Mexico football hopes to maintain into next month. The Bulldogs play in a jamboree on Aug. 21 in Monroe City, but they didn’t have to wait until then for … more
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