While last week started cold for the Paris girls, they ended with a victory.
The Lady Coyotes defeated Meadville 58-47 in the seventh-place game of the Salisbury Tournament on Saturday following …
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1/14/25
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Lady Indians stall in 38-26 home loss to Elsberry
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The Van-Far girls made it a game with Elsberry for three quarters on Monday.
Van-Far lost 38-26 to its Eastern Missouri Conference foe at home after going more then six minutes without scoring …
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1/14/25
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The Van-Far boys had the offense to best Elsberry's surge on Monday night.
Class 2 No. 10 Van-Far defeated its Eastern Missouri Conference foe 79-68 at home behind a career-high 37 points and a …
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1/14/25
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Natalie Shryock started off the South Callaway Tournament hot on Monday night.
Shryock nailed a North Callaway school-record 10 straight shots to start the game against host South Callaway, …
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1/14/25
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The Paris boys couldn't lock up a win last week in Salisbury.
The Coyotes lost all three of their games in the Salisbury Tournament, dropping their first-round game against Glasgow 51-42, their …
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1/14/25
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The Centralia girls were on top of familiar competition on Thursday night.
Centralia CCC Quad Photo Gallery
The Lady Panthers swept the duals they wrestled at home against Clarence Cannon …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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1/13/25
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It was a long break, but the Centralia boys proved to be the best wrestlers in the Clarence Cannon Conference.
Centralia CCC Quad Photo Gallery
After a week full of school and event …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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1/13/25
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Look for the full story in the Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2024, edition of the Mexico Ledger.
To purchase photo reprints, call the Mexico Ledger office at 573-581-1111.
Photos and other materials …
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1/12/25
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2024 junior high season recaps
The junior high season ended for Audrain County schools last month. Each team’s coach had some thoughts to share from this season.
Mexico eighth-grade …
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1/10/25
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North Callaway girls lifted by Hartley sisters in 49-41 win at Hallsville
Family was a key component for the Ladybirds on Friday night.
This wasn’t referring to the family atmosphere …
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1/10/25
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Panthers dominate CCC quad, win three duals
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The Centralia Panthers proved to be the best in the Clarence Cannon Conference on Thursday night.
They won three duals at their conference quad at home, defeating Highland 72-0, Macon 57-9 and …
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1/9/25
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Lady Panthers sweeps duals at conference quad
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The Centralia Lady Panthers came out on top in conference on Thursday night.
They defeated Clarence Cannon Conference opponents Highland 48-12 and Macon 48-24 and lost the one match to Palmyra …
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1/9/25
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The Centralia boys had good offensive possessions Friday night but not quite enough.
Centralia at Moberly Photo Gallery
The Panthers lost 57-48 to Moberly after struggling with their …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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1/9/25
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In their first game of the new calendar year, the Centralia girls looked strong in all areas.
Centralia at Moberly Photo Gallery
The Lady Panthers won 71-34 at Moberly on Friday night after …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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1/9/25
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Centralia girls wrestling had one of its best weekends ever on Friday and Saturday.
Wonder Woman Photo Gallery
The Lady Panthers definitely had their best Wonder Woman tournament by …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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1/8/25
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Hall of Fame coach. Outdoorsman. Stage performer.
Mexico track and field and cross country coach Don “Buck” Green has experienced much in his 53-year career. The 76-year-old is the …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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1/8/25
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Ward, Shelton medal for Lady Panthers at Wonder Woman tournament
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Centralia girls wrestling had its best showing at Friday's and Saturday's Wonder Woman tournament.
The sixth tournament at Battle High School in Columbia that brought more than 650 wrestlers …
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1/4/25
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The girls that were playing on Mizzou’s court on Dec. 1 were smaller than usual.
That’s because 12 girls on the Mexico Area Family YMCA third- and fourth-grade girls team played five …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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1/4/25
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When Robbie Bates became Van-Far’s new athletic director this year, he felt he was back at home.
Bates grew up in Audrain County, specifically in Laddonia and Mexico, before embarking on a …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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1/4/25
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Lady Panthers begin year with 71-34 win at Moberly
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The Centralia girls made it clear 2025 would start how 2024 ended.
The Class 3 No. 3 Lady Panthers stayed undefeated with a 71-34 win at Moberly on Friday night. Nine players scored, and …
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1/4/25
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Panthers' shooting falters in 57-48 loss at Moberly
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The Centralia boys' 2025 didn't start with a strong shooting performance on Friday night.
The Panthers fell behind 27-13 before eventually losing 57-48 at Moberly. They cut their deficit to …
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1/4/25
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The Paris boys’ Christmas break was full of cheer.
Paris vs La Plata Photo Gallery
That wasn’t just because it was Christmas time and they didn’t have school, but the …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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1/3/25
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Paris girls basketball hasn’t had a start like this in six years.
Paris vs La Plata Photo Gallery
The Lady Coyotes picked up a victory that has been elusive in previous years when …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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1/3/25
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The Van-Far boys’ lead never disappeared on Saturday.
Van-Far vs Macon Photo Gallery
After shutting out Macon 16-0 in the first quarter, the Indians only let the Tigers cut the …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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1/2/25
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The Van-Far girls were down heading into the fourth quarter.
Van-Far vs Moberly Photo Gallery
In previous years, this might have been too tough for the Lady Indians, but that wasn’t …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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1/2/25
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