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Trojans offense stalls in 70-41 loss to New Bloomfield
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The Community R-6 boys have beat their opponents but first have to beat themselves. The Trojans' turnovers played a big role in turning a 21-18 halftime deficit on Thursday to New Bloomfield in the …
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1/26/24
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Coyotes inconsistent in 41-31 loss to host Sturgeon
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There were times Thursday that Paris could score and times it struggled against Sturgeon on the consolation semifinals of the Sturgeon tournament. The Coyotes lost 41-31 to be eliminated from the …
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1/26/24
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The score was tied at 36 halfway through the fourth quarter between Community R-6 and Paris in the girls Sturgeon tournament first round on Wednesday night. The Lady Trojans closed the game to win …
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1/24/24
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Eldridge, Long lead Bulldogs past Warrenton
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The Mexico boys had their toughest test on Tuesday at home since their most recent loss Dec. 29 in the Rolla championship game against Rolla. The Class 4 No. 8 Bulldogs held off Class 5 Warrenton …
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1/23/24
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Neither the Van-Far boys nor their head coach Pat Connaway have been involved with a triple-overtime game before. That changed Saturday night in the Tony Lenzini tournament third-place game in …
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1/20/24
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Mexico's Friday night rematches with North Central Missouri Conference and district foe Kirksville turned out differently than this season's first meeting. The Bulldogs won their second game over the …
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1/19/24
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The excitement persisted for Community R-6 basketball after the Lady Trojans won in double overtime.
Not long after the girls defeated Central Activities Conference foe New Franklin 72-68 after …
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1/19/24
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Lady Bulldogs keep rolling for third straight win, defeat district foe Hallsville 45-41
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The Mexico girls have their biggest winning streak of the season after their third consecutive victory on Wednesday night. The Lady Bulldogs won 45-41 at district foe Hallsville, moving their record …
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1/17/24
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The temperature outside might have been below zero at some points, but the Mexico, Centralia and North Callaway girls wrestlers were warm inside. The third annual Mexico Brick City Classic was hosted …
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1/15/24
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Centralia boys and girls wrestlers had a chance to host for the first time on Thursday night. After having one home dual cancelled due to winter weather, the Panthers and Lady Panthers hosted Moberly …
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1/12/24
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Look for the full story, along with head coach Megan Brinkmann's thoughts on the significance of events like the Sophie Cunningham Classic, in the Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, edition of the Mexico …
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1/7/24
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The Community R-6 boys wrapped up their week in the New Franklin Tournament on Saturday against Fayette with a pivotal final quarter. The Trojans went into the fourth quarter of the seventh-place …
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1/6/24
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The Community R-6 girls were a different team this time around against Wellsville-Middletown. On Friday night in the third-place game of the New Franklin Tournament, the Lady Trojans defeated …
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1/5/24
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The Mexico boys and girls had no intention of allowing Bowling Green back in the game on Thursday night at home. The Lady Bulldogs increased their 32-16 halftime lead to win 59-33 in a bounce-back …
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1/4/24
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Mexico splits home hoops doubleheader vs Fulton
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The Mexico boys' start on Tuesday night turned into a victory over North Central Missouri Conference foe Fulton while the girls' start turned into a defeat. In a home conference doubleheader, the …
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1/2/24
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Centralia's Shelton wins Wonder Woman title, Mexico's Bowen wins on tournament's second day
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One area wrestler won it all and the other came close to reaching the podium on Saturday.
Centralia freshman Jayci Shelton capped a dominant Wonder Woman tournament over the past two days by …
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12/30/23
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Mexico, Centralia send wrestlers to second day of Wonder Woman
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After competing on the first day amongst a field of about 7000 wrestlers from several states, Mexico and Centralia will be sending girls to the second day of the Wonder Woman tournament at Battle …
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12/29/23
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Despite the shots not falling in the first quarter, the North Callaway girls hit plenty by the end of Thursday's game at Sturgeon. In their first game coming off Christmas break, the Ladybirds won …
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12/28/23
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North Callaway's final games before Christmas break had a different feel on Thursday night at home. The Ladybirds gave up a nine-point lead halfway through the third quarter to lose to Hallsville …
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12/21/23
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Bulldogs thrive in pressure of 82-77 OT win vs Eugene
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The Mexico Bulldogs didn't waste the extra time on Tuesday night. The Class 4 No. 7 Bulldogs defeated Class 2 No. 3 Eugene 82-77 in overtime to go to 3-0 in the previous three years in overtime games …
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12/19/23
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Mexico splits; Community R-6, North Callaway sweeps; Van-Far, Paris drop two at Gary Filbert Classic
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The 13th annual Gary Filbert Classic has come and gone.
Seven games were played on the legendary court -- named for the legendary coach who had much success leading the Mexico Bulldogs program …
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12/16/23
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Centralia girls dominant in conference opener vs South Shelby, Panthers lose to Cards after low second half
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Centralia basketball split its Clarence Cannon Conference opening night on Friday at home. The Lady Panthers dominated South Shelby 62-28 to win their seventh straight game while the Panthers lost …
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12/15/23
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The Lady Bulldogs' and Bulldogs' passing differed on Thursday night on Gary Filbert Court in Mexico. The Lady Bulldogs had the ball stolen from them 23 times as they lost to North Central Missouri …
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12/14/23
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Both Community R-6 teams winning streaks against Central Activities Conference foe Sturgeon were snapped in different but tough ways on Tuesday night. The Lady Trojans lost 54-52 in double overtime …
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12/13/23
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MMA drops 5th straight with 62-32 home loss to Silex
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Missouri Military Academy has just one more chance for a win before Christmas break. The Colonels will host Christian (0-4) at 6 p.m. Tuesday and then take a long break until their Jan. 9 game at …
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12/11/23
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