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It was three weeks of basketball, but the North Callaway boys packed much experience in that span.
The Thunderbirds finished their summer schedule on June 26 with the second and final day of …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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7/25/26
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Sedalia Country Club was a comfortable place for Anthony Russell yet again.
A year after earning all-state honors on the course, the North Callaway senior finished second in a Missouri Golf Stan …
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7/24/26
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It was hot in the building, but Mexico volleyball also went on a hot streak.
The Lady Bulldogs became the Mizzou gray bracket champions on the second day of the Mizzou Camp. They went 3-5 in …
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7/23/26
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Baseball can be a grueling sport, but Braydn O’Neal is having fun this summer.
The North Callaway graduate and Columbia College player is with the Sedalia Steamers, who compete in the …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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7/23/26
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For much of Thursday’s baseball juniors championship game, Mexico was in familiar territory.
Mexico’s Meek’s squad coached by Steve Mcculley, Bri Goff and Anthony Brower defeated North …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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7/22/26
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Show-Me State Wrestling co-owners Jeremy Harrison and Gordon Atkins remember their wrestling journeys starting in Mexico.
The Fulton-native Harrison and Salem-native Atkins started this …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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7/18/26
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Isiah Craighead had been to North Carolina before but not to compete on as big of a stage.
In May, Craighead capped his best track and field season by qualifying for NAIA nationals in the …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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7/17/26
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Community R-6 softball lost more than 20 games last season but had many freshmen in its ranks.
Those freshmen will be sophomores, and they have gained experience before the fall with some …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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7/15/26
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Mexico plays a lot of softball during the summer but not together.
Many of the Lady Bulldogs compete in travel ball but had the chance to play together on July 8 in their only scrimmages of the …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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7/15/26
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The Paris girls didn’t have to wait until the winter to play for their new head coach.
Head coach Dalton Armontrout brought 14 years of varsity coaching experience when he was hired in March …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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7/10/26
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The Van-Far girls had a summer to remember.
It was a lot of basketball, but the Lady Indians were victorious most of the way with a 23-4 record. Head coach Heather Minter said it was one of the …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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7/10/26
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Terry Pursifull doesn’t remember all the details about the games, but the bonds are unforgettable.
Pursifull, who was born in Mexico before graduating from Community R-6, was inducted along …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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7/9/26
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It has been a long time coming for Tyronn Lue’s Basketball Clinic.
The Los Angeles Clippers head coach was in his hometown of Mexico for Fourth of July week, including for the basketball …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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7/8/26
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Missouri Military Academy has named Chris Burle as the new head coach of the Colonels varsity swim team and program, bringing a strong background in competitive swimming, athlete development and …
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7/4/26
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The North Callaway girls are concerned about results beyond the record in the summer.
The Ladybirds might not have won every set of the Hallsville team camp last week, but they are preparing for …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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7/3/26
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The Centralia girls are excited for the volleyball season and laying groundwork in the summer.
The Lady Panthers won four out of six sets during the Hallsville team camp on Wednesday, and head …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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7/3/26
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Drew DeMint and Chance McCarty left their mark on Mexico’s record books, including their senior season.
They were selected to the Class 4 all-state team following Mexico’s first state …
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7/2/26
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The Mexico girls are already working well together, and they have the results to prove it.
Last week, the Lady Bulldogs’ varsity squad won seven of eight sets played at the Hallsville team …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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7/2/26
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The Mexico girls didn’t win a game this summer, but they gained a lot.
The Lady Bulldogs lost all nine scrimmages they played in varsity shootouts at places like Monroe City, Montgomery County …
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7/1/26
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Jyllian Whitworth has been good with a racket in recent years.
The Mexico tennis alum and Drury University pickleball sophomore won the girls 18 and under tennis competition at the 2024 Show-Me …
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6/26/26
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Summer is a good time to start becoming comfortable at the plate.
Centralia softball is doing that in its first action without seniors Madi Johnson, Cora King and Kassena Ridgel. The Lady …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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6/25/26
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The Community R-6 boys played only their second slate of summer games on June 16 but were on the winning side most of the time.
The Trojans won two of their three games in Higbee Shootout games …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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6/24/26
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The depth chart is shifting for the Mexico boys after their recent seniors graduated.
The Bulldogs played in Higbee Shootout games at Central Christian College of the Bible in Moberly on June 17 …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sport Editor
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6/24/26
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There are some new faces in the Van-Far boys basketball ranks.
Brett Reading definitely isn’t new but is stepping into the head coaching role after assisting Pat Connaway for the last 17 …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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6/19/26
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Jack Rigdon likes the small-school atmosphere, so Community R-6 seems like a good fit.
Rigdon was hired as the Community R-6 boys basketball head coach this summer and will be entering his …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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6/18/26
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