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Community R-6 senior Victoria DiSalvo soars through the air in the girls 100-meter hurdles on Friday in the Class 1 state meet at Adkins Stadium in Jefferson City. DiSalvo missed the podium in the event and the 300-meter hurdles but concluded her third straight trip to state.
Allen debuts, DiSalvo closes state track career for Community R-6
Community R-6 didn’t come home with any medals but was able to make the trip both days. Class 1 and 2 State Track and Field Photo Gallery On Friday and Saturday at the Class 1 state … more
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Mexico senior Morgan Grubb hands the baton to sophomore Tyler Grimes in the 4x100-meter relay on Saturday in the Class 4 Sectional 2 meet at Ron Whittaker Track in Mexico. The Bulldogs qualified for the Class 4 state meet this Friday and Saturday at Adkins Stadium in Jefferson City in the event while setting a school record, Grubb also qualified also in the pole vault, and Grimes qualified in the 800-meter run and 4x400-meter relay.
Mexico relays speed to state in Class 4; Centralia sending pack to Class 3 meet
Mexico is sending a good quality of boys to the state meet this weekend. Head coach Bucky Green said as much Saturday after the Class 4 Sectional 2 meet at Ron Whittaker Track in Mexico after … more
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Trojans to trek to Final Four, defeat Sacred Heart 9-4 [Photo gallery]
For the first time since 2001 and the second time in program history, Community R-6 baseball is heading to the state Final Four after defeating Sacred Heart 9-4 on Wednesday at home in the Class 1 … more
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Dustin Elledge was hired as the new athletic director at Van-Far recently. The Wright girls basketball coach this past season returns to the school he worked at for three years.
Elledge to return to Van-Far as athletic director, hopes to grow passion in programs
Dustin Elledge’s next career move seemed to be the logical next step. On one hand, the new Van-Far athletic director that was officially announced on May 12 wanted to go up the next rung … more
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Mexico senior Jordan Shelton is surrounded by his family -- his father Jordan Shelton III, his mother Turkessa Nunnelly and half brother and teammate Anthony Shivers -- and the rest of his basketball teammates on Thursday at the Mexico Sports Complex. Shelton signed to play basketball for John Wood Community College in Quincy after two all-conference and all-district years for the Bulldogs.
Mexico’s Shelton seizes lifelong dream, signs to play basketball for John Wood
For as long as Mexico’s Jordan Shelton could remember, he has had his hands on a basketball. Shelton will continue his playing career in college with NJCAA school John Wood Community … more
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Mexico junior Brendan McKeown stands on the podium at the Class 1 singles boys tennis tournament at Cooper Tennis Complex in Springfield on Saturday with the other state medalists. McKeown earned seventh place.
Mexico’s McKeown secures all-state tennis medal
It was the first day, and the tournament was already testing Mexico junior Brendan McKeown. McKeown appeared at the Class 1 state boys individual boys tournament as the first Bulldog to do so in … more
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Community R-6 senior pitcher Gavin Allen tags out Northland Christian's Joshua Wolf trying top score on Monday in a state playoff game at Creekside Baseball Complex in Parkville. The Trojans won 5-1 and will host Sacred Heart at 5 p.m. today for a chance to go to the state Final Four.
Community’s willpower overruns fatigue, Northland Christian in 5-1 playoff win
Community R-6 is playing extra baseball this year and needed something extra in its playoff game on Monday. Mexico vs Northland Christian Photo Gallery The Trojans traveled the extra … more
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Trojans turn fatigue into energy, defeat Northland Christian 5-1 in playoffs [Photo gallery]
The Community R-6 Trojans are going home. They earned a home playoff game after defeating Northland Christian 5-1 on Monday at Creekside Baseball Complex in Parkville, three hours away. Gavin Allen … more
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North Callaway senior Davis Althiser qualified for the Class 2 state golf meet that happened last week for the first time in his career.
Althiser ends North Callaway golf career with state trip to Class 2 meet
Davis Althiser wrapped up his senior year at North Callaway with something he hasn’t done in the sport of golf. Althiser competed in a state golf meet for the first time in his career when … more
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Community R-6, MMA each send pair to state; Paris medals in two events [Photo gallery]
The Class 1 state track and field meet is in the books for Community R-6 and Paris and the same is true for Missouri Military Academy in the Class 2 meet. Small schools converged at Adkins Stadium in … more
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Missouri Military Academy senior Ernesto De La Maza competes in the district title match last week against Hannibal. The Colonels' team season ended in Cape Girardeau earlier this week, one match shy of making it to the state Final Four.
MMA tennis falls short of team state after 5-3 loss in Cape Girardeau
Missouri Military Academy knew Monday’s sectional tennis match would be tough. In a battle between schools who have won three straight district titles, the Colonels lost 5-3 at Notre Dame … more
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Missouri Military Academy junior Gabriel Ontiveros drives a ball at the Class 2 state golf meet early this week in Springfield.
Ontiveros represents MMA family at state golf meet
Gabriel Ontiveros made his family proud on Monday and Tuesday. The Missouri Military Academy junior played in the Class 2 state golf tournament at Rivercut Golf Course, much to the delight of … more
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Van-Far senior Cody Smith chips the ball toward the hole on Tuesday on the Country Club of Missouri course in Columbia during the Class 1 state meet.
Van-Far’s Smith, Reading reach state early in careers
Together, Cody Smith and Pacey Reading had about four and half years of golfing experience heading into the state tournament. Van-Far State Golf Photo Gallery On Monday and Tuesday at the … more
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Mexico sophomore Austin Maxwell throws to first base for an out from behind second base against Macon on Thursday in the Class 4 District 7 title game in Macon.
Mexico allows late 2-out runs, loses title 2-1 to Macon
Even in defeat, Mexico hadn’t lost confidence in themselves. Mexico vs Macon District Title Photo Gallery The No. 5 seed Bulldogs led Thursday’s Class 4 District 7 tournament … more
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The Community R-6 Trojans won the Class 1 District 12 championship on Tuesday after a 3-0 win against the Cairo at Battle High School in Columbia. The team that won the program's first title since 2001 includes, in the back from left, head coach Joel Krato, Darren Hays, Ean Johnson, Aaron Carter, Drake Welch, Clayton Jennings, Mason Rohan, Brant Cope, Pacey Cope, Tucker Cox, Eli Johnson, Shane Woodson, Cooper Rohan and coach Jeff Angel. In the front, from left, are Carter Schafer, Kaiden Erdel, Lane Carter, Ayden Meranda, Mason Carroll, Gavin Allen, Matthew Utterback, Gage Shamblin, Kyler Swaim and Chase Dobbins.
Community R-6 redeemed in 3-0 victory vs Cairo, winning first district title since 2001
Community R-6 rejoiced for its redemption on Tuesday. Community R-6 vs Cairo District Title Photo Gallery In the Class 1 District 12 championship game at Battle High School in Columbia, the … more
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Macon slips by as Mexico season ends after 2-1 loss [Photo gallery]
Mexico had the lead until late in the game on Thursday in the Class 4 District 7 tournament championship game in Macon when the host Tigers put together a two-out rally in the sixth inning to take … more
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North Callaway senior Davis Woods pitches against South Callaway in relief on Monday in the Class 3 District 7 tournament at South Callaway in Mokane.
North Callaway unable to get in swings in 6-2 district loss vs South Callaway
North Callaway’s final game of the year on Monday was just out of reach. North Callaway vs South Callaway Photo Gallery The No. 4 Thunderbirds struck out 10 times against top seed and … more
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Community R-6 senior Gavin Allen throws the shot put in an earlier meet at North Callaway in Kingdom City. Allen qualified for state track this weekend for the first time after breaking his school record in the javelin.
SECTIONAL TRACK ROUNDUP: Community R-6 returning, debuting athletes at state meet
Community R-6 will have a bit of a bigger presence at the Class 1 state meet this Friday and Saturday. Victoria DiSalvo will return for the third straight year after making the top four in two … more
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Mexico sophomore Tyler Grimes takes the handoff from senior Morgan Grubb in the boys 4x100 relay on Saturday in the Class 4 District 4 meet at North Point High School in Wentzville.
DISTRICT TRACK ROUNDUP: Mexico 4x400 relay ends long district night in Wentzville with bang
Mexico had already qualified several athletes for sectionals this Saturday at home but hadn’t won an event yet. Mexico, Centralia, North Callaway District Track Photo Gallery At the … more
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A familiar sight: Ron Whittaker starting a cross country race.
Mexico loses a legend
A Missouri sports legend has been lost as Ron Lee Whittaker, 80, of Mexico, passed away on Friday, May 12, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, … more
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The 2023 Community R-6 Trojans became district champions with a 3-0 victory on Tuesday against Cairo, securing the program's first district title since 2001.
LEDGER SPORTS ROUNDUP 05/16/2023: Trojans win first district title since 2001; Mexico advances to title game; state golf wraps up
State golf Van-Far at Class 1 state meet at Country Club of Missouri in Columbia For their first appearances, Van-Far's Cody Smith and Pacey Reading did well Monday and Tuesday at the Class … more
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Van-Far duo compete at state golf meet [Photo gallery]
Van-Far had its first presence at the state golf tournament since 2019 on Monday and Tuesday at the Class 1 state meet at the Country Club of Missouri in Columbia and were being represented by two … more
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Community R-6 rips through district with arms, wins first district title since 2001 [Photo gallery]
Community R-6 had one pitcher lift them into the Class 1 District 12 title game with a 2-0 win against Higbee on Monday night and had another quell Cairo 3-0 to secure the Trojans' first district … more
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Community R-6 senior Gavin Allen rounds third base against Higbee on Monday at Battle High School in Columbia in the Class 1 District 12 tournament. Allen used his arm and legs as he struck out a career-high 16 and scored a run in the 2-0 win.
Community R-6, Allen beat Higbee, pressure 2-0 under the lights in districts
It might have been bedtime for many in attendance late Monday, but that didn’t mean the little things should be given a rest. Community R-6 vs Higbee Photo Gallery Community … more
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Community R-6, Allen excel in big moments in 2-0 district win vs Higbee [Photo gallery]
When the lights went on, the contact went down on Monday. Community R-6 faced Higbee in the Class 1 District 12 tournament that was moved to Battle High School in Columbia, with the Trojans' game … more
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