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Community R-6 sweeps triangular to stay undefeated
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Community R-6 softball is maintaining its best start in more than 15 years as the Lady Trojans are 5-0 following Saturday victories against Clopton and Marceline. On their home field, the Lady …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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9/2/23
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Mexico drops football home opener to Southern Boone
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Football was back at Hawthorne Heights on Friday in Mexico. The Bulldogs had their record fall to 0-2 after losing 49-14. Mexico had 181 yards of total offense, but Southern Boone quarterback Austin …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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9/2/23
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North Callaway wins EMO matchup with Van-Far
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North Callaway's torrid start to the softball season continued on Thursday as the Ladybirds defeated Eastern Missouri Conference for Van-Far 16-1 in four innings. The bats were hot at the start of …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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8/31/23
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Mexico softball falls 1-0 in rematch with Bowling Green
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Mexico couldn't muster offense off Bowling Green's Megan Graver this time either. The Columbia College recruit followed her pitching performance to eliminated the Lady Bulldogs in a 5-1 game in last …
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Photos by Nathan Lilley, General Manager
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8/31/23
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Mexico softball earns early victory against Marshall
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Marshall hit two balls out in the first inning, but the Mexico offense didn't take long to overwhelm its North Central Missouri Conference foe on Tuesday night. The Lady Bulldogs answered with four …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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8/29/23
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North Callaway volleyball had a tight contest with Russellville for the first two sets at home on Monday night. The Ladybirds were swept 25-21, 25-19 and 25-9, falling short in the first two frames …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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8/28/23
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Mexico, Centralia kick of the 2023 football season
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Mexico didn't do any damage on Friday in Centralia. The Bulldogs were shut out 27-0 against the Panthers as quarterback Cullen Bennett threw for three touchdown passes, and Mexico lost three fumbles. …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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8/28/23
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Mexico volleyball collects drinks at scrimmage
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Mexico volleyball put some finishing touches on its preseason preparation on Thursday night. The Lady Bulldogs played its scrimmage event on Gary Filbert Court between their three squads. Spectators …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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8/24/23
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Missouri Military Academy athletes become familiar
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Missouri Military Academy cadets haven’t spent much time on Mexico’s campus but have moved in prior to the start of this school year. The athletes have taken time to practice to become …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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8/23/23
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Getting into game shape in jamborees, Mexico digs in
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Fall sports teams in the area have and plan to participate in several preseason jamborees prior to the season starting for many this week. Mexico softball was one of these teams as it hosted Palmyra …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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8/23/23
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North Callaway football finding solutions for roster
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North Callaway football was back to its winning ways last season with the return of head coach and athletic director Kevin O'Neal to the sidelines as the Thunderbirds finished 7-4. Their season was …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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8/12/23
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Van-Far football has fuller roster during practice
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Van-Far football has been dealing with a shortage of players over the last few years and hopes its roster in the mid-20s, according to head coach Lucas Gibson, this year will take the Indians to the …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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8/12/23
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YMCA kids get fresh air, fresh experience
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The Mexico Area Family YMCA all sports camp for kindergartners through second-graders wrapped up Friday with pickleball and floorball in the gym. The kids also had a chance for some fresh air prior …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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8/9/23
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Bulldog football powers through days of summer into fall season
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The Mexico football team opened up fall practices on Monday following a dead week. Prior to that, the Bulldogs stayed busy during the summer as they were able to run several practices per week, do …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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8/9/23
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Releasing energy indoors
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This week, from Monday through Friday, was the Mexico Area Family YMCA all sports camp for kindergartners through second-graders. It’s a camp that is conducted every year at the Y to introduce …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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8/5/23
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Panthers pushing through bad habits in summer
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The Centralia football team was getting in game shape this week as the Panthers pushed through the heat and tried to iron out their play in their final summer practices. They return after a dead week …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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7/29/23
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Centralia girls break down basics of volleyball
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The Centralia girls took several days the week of July 17 to work on the basics of volleyball. Lady Panthers entering high school for the upcoming school year have also played scrimmages this summer.
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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7/26/23
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Lady Indians wrap up summer work with camp
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The Van-Far softball team has been busy these last few weeks with scrimmage and practices and had its final summer practices last week with a three-day camp. The Lady Indians will be back on the …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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7/26/23
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YMCA casting call to wild
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The Mexico Area Family YMCA has hosted several youth camps this summer, including an outdoors camp for third- to fifth-graders last week from July 10-14. The week began with fishing at East Lawn …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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7/22/23
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Getting lift from league
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Several girls from grades third through sixth had the chance to learn the basics of volleyball last week from July 10-14 at the Mexico Area Family YMCA, whether they were beginners or experienced. …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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7/22/23
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Community R-6 begins summer softball schedule
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The Community R-6 softball team played in its first scrimmage action this summer on Wednesday, July 12 at a camp in Centralia. The Lady Trojans faced Dekalb, Brookfield, South Harrison and Palmyra, …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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7/18/23
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Centralia competes in final home softball camp
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Centralia wrapped up its third home softball camp on Wednesday, July 12. The Lady Panthers separated into two squads and faced teams from around the state. The first team played Worth County and …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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7/18/23
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Fun at Fairgrounds Park
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The Mexico tennis program ran a three-day youth camp at Fairgrounds Park in Mexico from July 5th to the 7th. Upcoming third- to sixth-graders were part of the first session each day from 8-9:30 a.m. …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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7/15/23
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Centralia, North Callaway get set in Hallsville
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Centralia and North Callaway played in a summer volleyball league on Thursday in Hallsville. The Lady Panthers finished the night with two victories while the Ladybirds had two losses against …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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6/30/23
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Mexico, North Callaway drill in 7-on-7 in California
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Mexico and North Callaway had the chance for early work on the gridiron on Wednesday in California. The Bulldogs and Thunderbirds did seven-on-seven drills with Eldon and California to close June …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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6/29/23
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