Lady Trojans take court for last time this season
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The Community R-6 girls were unable to advance out of the sectional round of the playoffs on Tuesday night as the Lady Trojans lost 61-41 to St. Elizabeth. As the seconds ticked off the clock late, …
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2/28/23
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Bulldogs at best later in halves against Moberly
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The Mexico boys will be looking for a four-quarter performance on Wednesday against Kirksville in the semifinals of the Class 4 District 8 tournament in Moberly. The Bulldogs outscored Moberly on …
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2/28/23
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Panthers play final game with district loss to Hallsville
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The Centralia boys had Hallsville locked down on defense for one half on Monday. After that, the Indians' balanced offense got loose for a 21-8 third quarter to defeat the Panthers 59-39 in the Class …
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2/28/23
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When the game is close, the Community R-6 girls seem to go far.
Community R-6 girls vs Wellsville Photo District Title Photo Gallery
That was true on Saturday in Madison when the No. 1 seed …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/25/23
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Lady Trojans add another district title to trophy case
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The Community R-6 girls are rolling into the sectional round for the eighth time in the previous 10 years. The Lady Trojans' 10th consecutive district title game appearance resulted in a 56-50 …
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2/25/23
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The North Callaway boys haven’t been on a stage as big as Friday’s game at South Callaway in Mokane.
North Callaway vs Hermann District Title Photo Gallery
The Thunderbirds …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/25/23
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Mexico sophomore Grant Van Horn has made two trips to the state wrestling meet and has earned two state medals.
The next trip he wants to take is to the top of the podium.
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/25/23
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The Panthers brought a state wrestling title back to Centralia for the first time in school history.
State Meet Day 1 Photo Gallery
State Meet Day 2 Photo Gallery
The team finished first in …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/25/23
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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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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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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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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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