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The Mexico girls soccer seniors stand with their families on May 13 during halftime of their Senior Night game against Canton.

Mexico girls come back in crunch time 3-2, win on Senior Night vs Canton

Senior Night on Chris Hotop Field came down to six minutes. The Mexico girls trailed Canton 2-1 and needed at least one goal to force overtime on May 13. Mexico scored two in the final two … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 5/22/26

Mexico senior Drew DeMint holds up the Class 4 District 7 championship plaque after Mexico defeated Fulton 3-2 on Wednesday in Mexico.

Mexico’s time arrives with first district title since 2014, beats Fulton 3-2

Mexico’s moment had finally come on Wednesday. Colton Dickey’s walk-off single secured a 3-2 victory over Mexico’s rival Fulton (13-19) and the program’s first district … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 5/21/26

Van-Far freshman Cooper Huff catches a pitch in an earlier game this season.

Paris eliminates Van-Far 13-4 in district first round

It was the second meeting this season between Van-Far and Paris. The Class 2 District 5 opponents met each other this season for a 12-9 Paris victory in April and were opponents in the … more

5/21/26

Centralia sophomore Katelynn Asbury runs her leg in the girls 4x800 relay during districts on May 9 in Centralia.

SECTIONAL TRACK ROUNDUP: Centralia, Van-Far, North Callaway, Paris advance to state

Centralia takes first-place sectional teams to state Centralia stayed at the top in sectionals. The Panthers finished first out of 22 schools with 110 points while the Lady Panthers tied … more

5/21/26

Centralia sophomore Grant Kendrick pitches in an earlier game this season. Kendrick picked up the win to break a school record and lead the Panthers to their first district title since 2004.

Centralia wins first district title since 2004, defeats North Callaway 7-2

Centralia hasn’t had a baseball season in a long time. The Panthers, who were ranked third in the Class 3 state rankings released Monday, defeated North Callaway 7-2 on the same day in the … more

5/20/26

Mexico senior Brady Fox winds up to pitch against Winfield in Monday's Class 4 District 7 semifinals in Mexico.

Mexico takes first step to district title, beats Winfield on home turf in semifinals

When the blue sky came out Monday later in Mexico’s district game, it was hard to tell it was raining all day. It was difficult to tell whether Mexico trailed in the Class 4 District 7 … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 5/20/26

Community R-6 junior Nik Crider pitches against New Haven on Tuesday in the Class 1 District 4 semifinals in Mexico.

Community R-6 loses district semifinal pitcher's duel 2-0 to New Haven

Offense was hard to come by on Tuesday. In the Class 1 District 4 semifinals hosted by Community R-6, the Trojans lost 2-0 to New Haven in a game where each team finished with one hit. … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 5/19/26

Mexico senior Chance McCarty sits with parents Daniel and Stephanie McCarty and is joined by Missouri Valley College head coach Mike DeMilia on May 5 during his signing ceremony at the Mexico Sports Complex.

McCarty grows into Missouri Valley baseball player

It is noticeable to everybody how much baseball means to Chance McCarty. The Mexico senior signed to play for Missouri Valley College in Marshall and made that clear during a ceremony on May 5 … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 5/17/26

Mexico senior Charlie Fisher is with his family, from left, Caroline, parents Thad and Amy, and Connor on May 6 at his signing ceremony at the Mexico Sports Complex.

Fisher need for speed takes him to Saint Louis U track

Charlie Fisher felt at home the first time he raced on a track. The Mexico senior has found a home for the future as he signed to run track for NCAA Division I Saint Louis University, which he … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 5/17/26

Community R-6 junior Houston Hogan putts in the Class 1 District 2 tournament on May 7 at Heritage Hills Golf Course in Moberly.

Community R-6 golf season ends after solid year

Community R-6 didn’t have its best day of golf at Heritage Hills in Moberly on Thursday. No Trojan advanced past the Class 1 District 2 tournament in a field with 21 schools and over 100 … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 5/16/26

Paris junior Logan Mitchell follows through on a swing at the Class 1 District 2 tournament on May 7 at Heritage Hills Golf Course in Moberly.

Mitchell makes it three times as Paris state golf qualifier

Logan Mitchell’s golf career continues to impress at Paris. He is in his third year, and he has qualified for three state tournaments after finishing in a tie for 11th on Thursday in the Class … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 5/16/26

Centralia sophomore Lyle Marty putts during the Class 3 District 2 tournament at Tanglewood Golf Course in Fulton on May 6.

Marty qualifies for second straight state golf meet

Lyle Marty is going back to the state golf tournament. Class 3 District 2 Golf Photo Gallery The Centralia sophomore qualified for the Class 3 state tournament on Monday and Tuesday … more

5/15/26

Mexico sophomore Karson Rowe sends a ball flying toward the green on May 6 during the Class 3 District 2 tournament at Tanglewood Golf Course in Fulton.

Mexico boys golf set up for progress after districts

Mexico boys golf is liking its future. In an 18-school field at the Class 3 District 2 tournament on May 6 at Tanglewood Golf Course in Fulton, the Bulldogs shot a 418 to finish 16th out of 18 … more

5/15/26

Mexico sophomore Kael Smith slides under Moberly pitcher Kaden Abel's legs to score the winning run in the seventh inning of Thursday's game in Mexico.

Mexico slides into 3-2 walkoff win over Moberly

Mexico had some home-field advantage prior to hosting districts next week. The Bulldogs hosted Class 4 No. 4 Moberly on Thursday in a rescheduled game and scored two runs in the seventh inning … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 5/14/26

Community senior Matthew Utterback (6) is given gifts by junior Houston Hogan on May 7 during Senior Night in Laddonia.

Community R-6 baseball looks back on Senior Night before moving forward

Community R-6’s 10-8 loss on Senior Night on May 7 was just the result of one game. That’s how the Trojans are looking at their second to last regular season game against Mark Twain at home. … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 5/14/26

Van-Far junior Kaleb Baskett (left) and senior Pacey Reading hold their all-district medals after Thursday's Class 1 District 2 tournament in Moberly. Both qualified for state next week

Reading, Baskett each qualify 3rd time for state golf

Practice made perfect for Pacey Reading and Kaleb Baskett on Thursday. Well, made for pretty good in their estimation. The Van-Far senior and junior each qualified for their third state … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 5/14/26

Community R-6 freshman Jude Curtis starts a relay race during an earlier meet this season.

TRACK ROUNDUP: Community R-6, Van-Far, Paris qualify for sectionals

Community R-6 track sending group of boys to sectionals The track and field season isn’t done for a number of Community R-6 boys. The Trojans qualified for sectionals Saturday at South … more

5/13/26

Mexico senior Kinser Groves pitches in the rain against Wright City in the Southern Boone Classic on Friday in Mexico.

Mexico beats Wright City 11-3 after securing No. 1 seed

Mexico hopes the results of one tournament will match another. The Bulldogs earned their second straight trip to the Southern Boone Classic championship game after defeating Wright City … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 5/13/26

Community R-6 junior Nik Crider receives a throw from catcher Lane Carter before applying a tag to a Glasgow runner on Tuesday at home in Laddonia.

Community R-6 bats alive early in 12-4 win vs Glasgow

Community R-6 hopes to match Tuesday’s start when it starts districts next week. The Trojans scored five runs in each of the first two innings against Central Activities Conference foe Glasgow … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 5/12/26

North Callaway junior Coltyn O'Neal grabs the second base bag on a steal against Mark Twain during an earlier home game.

North Callaway drops three in Southern Boone Classic, O’Neal ties record

North Callaway struggled to find the offense over the weekend. The Thunderbirds lost three of four games played in the Southern Boone Classic on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. They had four … more

5/12/26

Centralia senior Natalie Kropf stands with parents Rebekah and Michael Kropf on April 22 during her signing ceremony.

Kropf to enter next stage with Lindenwood cheer

Natalie Kropf has been around cheerleading her entire life. That is taken literally because her mother and Centralia head coach Rebekah Kropf was pregnant with her while she was coaching. … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 5/11/26

Centralia senior Wesley Robertson sits with parents Jamie and Mark Robertson and is with Jason Watermann, Centralia cross country head coach and assistant track coach, on April 22 during his signing ceremony.

Robertson student of track in Columbia College signing

Wesley Robertson hasn’t stopped learning to become a better runner. The Centralia senior isn’t stopping anytime soon as he has signed to run cross country and track at Columbia College. … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 5/10/26

Centralia senior Kenedee Moss sits with parents Jason and Michelle Moss and is with, back from left, State Fair Community College cross country coach Kellin Loch, brother and State Fair runner Carter Moss and Jason Watermann, Centralia cross country head coach and assistant track coach, on April 22 during her signing ceremony.

Moss takes decorated Centralia running career to State Fair CC

Kenedee Moss will finish her high school career as one of the best female runners in the program. Moss signed to run cross country and track for State Fair Community College, as recognized by a … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 5/10/26

Centralia senior Kassena Ridgel sits with parents Jason and Vanessa Ridgel and is with Columbia College throwing coach Mason McCaleb and Centralia throwing coach Donnie Harn on April 22 during her signing ceremony.

Ridgel refines technique for Columbia College signing

Kassena Ridgel made it big by signing for college. A signing ceremony was held April 22 for five Centralia athletes, including Ridgel signing to throw discus for Columbia College track and … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 5/9/26

Mexico senior Maggie Ramsey sits with mother Selena Ramsey on Monday during her signing ceremony to join William Woods University track and field and cross country.

Ramsey runs to new big stage at William Woods

Maggie Ramsey ran on the big stage throughout high school and will do that in the future. The Mexico senior signed with William Woods University track and field and cross country and held her … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 5/9/26