“When I was born, the doctors said I would never walk.”
Jason Moore said this was what his family was hearing when he entered this world. The 31-year-old Mexico man has lived with …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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7/19/23
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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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Mexico girls soccer will have two all-conference players returning but will miss its senior goalkeeper.
Emily Moppin and Kenley Jones were named to the North Central Missouri Conference team as …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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7/15/23
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Jack Romine had an eventful senior year.
Along with all-conference and all-district nods and two all-star game invitations, Romine was named to the Class 4 all-state team as an honorable mention …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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7/12/23
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Missouri Military Academy broke in a younger roster this season.
The Colonels were able to match a school record nine wins and finished with a 500 record of 9-9. A big reason why was their …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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7/12/23
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North Callaway baseball’s season ended early in districts to Class 3 state runner-up South Callaway, but a good core of players led the program to its first winning record in four years.
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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7/12/23
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There were some bright spots for Van-Far baseball this season.
The Indians finished 1-16 but had Nikos Connaway be named a first team all-Eastern Missouri Conference outfielder and first team …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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7/12/23
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The core of Mexico’s team this season was definitely its six seniors.
Some of those players earned postseason awards for their efforts during the season and in the district tournament the …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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7/12/23
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The Community R-6 Trojans had one more thing to celebrate at the end of their baseball Final Four season.
In the Trojans’ first Final Four season since 2001, they had three all-state …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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7/12/23
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Centralia has been locked into some tense volleys with Hallsville in the past.
Centralia, North Callaway in Hallsville Photo Gallery
Following last season when they lost in the district …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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7/8/23
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Shaylen Bailey has been coaching softball for kids ever since she was in school.
She was hired at the end of May as the new softball head coach at Van-Far to replace Kelly Borchert, who stepped …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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7/8/23
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The excitement is present for North Callaway volleyball, and the team hopes the results will continue to follow.
North Callaway, Centralia in Hallsville Photo Gallery
Head coach Andrew …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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7/5/23
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The Community R-6 girls played their best basketball at the end of June.
Community R-6 Summer League 072823 Photo Gallery
That is what head coach Bob Curtis said following a decisive win on …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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7/5/23
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North Callaway football expects to be younger at several positions this upcoming season.
Mexico, North Callaway at California 7-on-7 Photo Gallery
That’s why it was good to see the …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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7/5/23
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The practices will heat up in July for Mexico football, but the Bulldogs had some time on a field in late June.
Meixco, North Callaway at California 7-on-7s Photo Gallery
On June 28, the …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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7/5/23
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Mexico’s Aidan Knipfel was close to another top five finish this summer.
On Monday, June 26, Knipfel shot an 82, or 10-over par, to tie for sixth place in the 16-18 male group at the …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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7/1/23
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Makenzie Mudd and several Lady Bulldogs are becoming accustomed to their new roles.
Mexico at Montgomery County Shootout Photo Gallery
The first-year head coach of the Mexico High School …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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7/1/23
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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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6/29/23
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Lady Trojans wrap up 2023 summer shootouts
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The Community R-6 Lady Trojans played their final shootout of the summer on Wednesday night. It was the third of three home shootouts the Lady Trojans played as they welcomed Mark Twain, Sturgeon and …
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6/29/23
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Mexico brought back what the school has been lacking for years.
Boys soccer head coach Bill Gleeson and girls soccer head coach Sarah Olson hosted a youth soccer camp from June 19-21 at Chris …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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6/28/23
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RaShonda Willis’ playing career ended a decade ago, but she has done much since then.
Willis was an assistant volleyball coach for Mexico last season and was promoted to the head coaching …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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6/28/23
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Makenzie Mudd has devoted much of her life to Mexico girls basketball.
The former Lady Bulldog player and assistant coach rose up the ranks to be the high school head coach, as announced on June …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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6/28/23
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