North Callaway wrestling is family — from a figurative and literal sense.
State Meet Day 1 Photo Gallery
State Meet Day 2 Photo Gallery
Two Thunderbirds with some strong family …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/25/23
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For any high school wrestler, the state tournament is already a big stage.
It felt even bigger to Mexico freshman 235-pounder Alexus Johns as she finished the first day Wednesday of the Class 1 …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/25/23
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Centralia sophomore Madie Shelton was eliminated from the Class 1 MSHSAA girls wrestling state championships after two matches but showed that she belonged.
State Meet Day 1 Photo Gallery
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/25/23
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Lady Trojans play with poise in 53-33 district win vs Glasgow
The Community R-6 girls are primed for playoffs yet again.
The Lady Trojans have played many important games in the past, and …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/25/23
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There wasn’t just one but two special basketballs presented at Gary Filbert Court on Tuesday night.
Prior to the game, Mexico boys head coach Darren Pappas was recognized for winning his …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/25/23
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The Mexico girls refused to give up on Senior Night but couldn’t win their season finale.
The Lady Bulldogs trailed North Central Missouri Conference foe Hannibal 30-17 at halftime before …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/25/23
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Celebration of the century
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North Callaway's players, coaches and fans were celebrating like it was 1999 as the Thunderbirds won the school's first boys basketball district title in the 21st century. They defeated top seed …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/25/23
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Panthers dominate for first state title, Mexico, North Callaway earn medal winners on Thursday
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The Centralia boys won the first team state title in program history on Thursday at the Class 1 state meet at Mizzou Arena in Columbia while also locking up three state champions in seniors Brayden …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/24/23
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North Callaway take away Parker, add free throws late in 43-41 win vs Montgomery County
It took North Callaway three tries to defeat Montgomery County, but the Thunderbirds won when it mattered …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/22/23
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Mexico, Centralia and North Callaway all sent wrestlers to the state championships hosted at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. Competition began on Wednesday with wrestlers from each school surviving for Day …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/22/23
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LEDGER SPORTS ROUNDUP 02/21/2023: Mexico's Long scores 1,000th career point in 62-42 win vs Hannibal
Boys basketball
Long scores 1,000th point to lead Mexico boys to 62-42 Senior Night win vs Hannibal
There wasn’t just one but two special basketballs presented at Gary Filbert Court …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/22/23
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Mexico isn’t finished when its back is against the wall.
Bulldog Wrestling Districts Photo Gallery
That’s the attitude the Bulldog wrestling program had this season and on …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/22/23
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Centralia boys wrestling wants to do better than second place and it took a big step in that direction on Saturday.
The Panthers won the Class 1 District 3 tournament title at Lafayette County in …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/22/23
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Van-Far head coach Pat Connaway emphasizes to never take a team for granted in districts.
Van-Far vs Silex Districts Photo Gallery
The Indians began their Class 2 District 5 tournament on …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/22/23
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Allen scores 1,000 point in Trojans' 67-30 win vs Columbia Independent
Community R-6 senior Gavin Allen was starting district play with his team on Monday and wasn’t at 1,000 career points …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/22/23
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Mexico teams strong in latter half, split Senior Night
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The Mexico girls and boys basketball teams split their regular season finales on Tuesday night at home against North Central Missouri Conference foe Hannibal. The girls lost 58-46 and the boys won …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/22/23
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The first day of district basketball featured many key performances.
Van-Far
Van-Far head coach Pat Connaway emphasizes to never take a team for granted in districts.
Van-Far vs Silex …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/21/23
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Monday’s district matchup for the Paris boys was made even harder.
Paris vs Sturgeon Districts Photo Gallery
The No. 4 seed Coyotes continued to fight No. 5 Sturgeon until the game …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/20/23
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Indians win 7th straight in districts first round
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The Van-Far boys won their first-round district game decisively on Monday against Silex, winning 71-37 to advance to the semifinals of the Class 2 District 5 tournament in Sturgeon. The victory is …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/20/23
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Coyotes comeback falls short in districts
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The Paris boys trailed Sturgeon most of their first-round game in the Class 2 District 5 Tournament on Monday Sturgeon until they tied the contest at 38 in the fourth quarter. The Coyotes fell short …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/20/23
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Boys district wrestling
Mexico
At the Class 2 District 2 tournament in Mexico, five Bulldogs earned trips to this week's Class 2 state meet at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, including Grant Van …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/18/23
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Bulldogs send five to state on emotional Saturday
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Saturday was an emotional day for Mexico boys wrestling on the second day of Class 2 District 2 tournament in Mexico. Five Bulldogs will wrestle at the Class 2 state meet next week (Feb. 22-25). …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/18/23
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Girls basketball
Centralia continues to click in 55-19 win vs Clark County
The Centralia aren’t going to let anything stop them as districts draw ever closer.
The Lady Panthers secured …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/18/23
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Playing college softball has been on Mexico senior Abby Bellamy’s mind for as long as she can remember.
Ever since Bellamy said she was five years old, she had a dream of playing at the next …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/18/23
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Bulldogs at disadvantage in conference after 73-71 loss at Fulton
The North Central Missouri Conference title might have been on the line Tuesday night in Fulton.
Mexico and Class 4 No. 7 …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/18/23
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