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Campers work on their footwork June 3 at the Van-Far Lady Indians basketball camp at Van-Far Elementary School in Vandalia. A total of 27 children in first- through eighth-grade learned basketball fundamentals May 31-June 3 at the elementary school and high school.
Van-Far teaches basketball to young children
It isn’t too early to learn basketball’s fundamentals. That was the reasoning Van-Far head girls basketball coach Heather Minter and a few Lady Indians spent May 31-June 3 at … more
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Young Lady Indians learn basketball at Van-Far [Photo gallery]
The Van-Far High School Lady Indians  held a youth basketball camp May 31-June 3 at the elementary school and high school for students in first- through eighth-grades. The first- through … more
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Van-Far's Hanson misses amateur golf tournament cut
The Missouri Amateur Qualifier at Jefferson City Country Club took place June 5. Tommy Boone (Columbia) shot the day's low score at four-under par, 68. The top 18 players qualified for the MO … more
Jordan Shelton drives through the defense Thursday during the Mexico boys basketball team's practice in the high school gym. The Bulldogs were fine-tuning their game before a couple of shootouts next week at Higbee and Stover.
Mexico boys basketball begins summer undefeated
Mexico boys basketball is undefeated. That was the case for the first 28 games last season until the Bulldogs were eliminated in the state quarterfinals by Class 4 state champion Vashon. This … more
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Van-Far announces spring athlete honorees
Van-Far High School recently announced its spring athletic award recipients. Varsity Girls Track PlaquesMost Valuable Runner – Alayna BryanMost Valuable Field – Alayna BryanOutstanding … more
Jeremy Jacob
New sports editor joins Ledger staff
The Mexico Ledger welcomed Jeremy Jacob to the staff last week as the newspaper’s new sports editor. Jacob was most recently the sports editor for the Fulton Sun, a position he held since … more
Van-Far is laying down a new eight-lane track this summer to replace its old gravel one. The football field will be moved from adjacent to the softball field to the middle of the new track, and a new softball field will be built with batting cages and bigger dugouts.
Van-Far athletics facilities getting facelift
Van-Far wants to level the playing field. Literally. The school is currently working on several renovations for its athletic facilities, including laying down a new eight-lane track, relocating … more
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Lucas Gibson talks with his players Monday during a practice at Van--Far High School in Vandalia. Gibson was hired as the third head football coach in as many seasons.
Gibson's heart in Van-Far football, growing winning culture
Lucas Gibson is hoping to bring success back to Van-Far football. Gibson was announced three weeks ago as the Indians’ third head coach in as many seasons following a 0-10 season – the … more
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North Callaway junior Braydn O’Neal was named the school’s male athlete of the year May 26 during a ceremony at the high school in Kingdom City after participating in football, basketball and baseball.
Kellerman, O'Neal earn Chop Award as North Callaway athletes of year
North Callaway High School recently presented the Jerry Schoppenhorst Male and Female Athletes of the Year awards. This year’s recipients are senior multi-sport athletes, senior Kyanne … more
The Missouri Military Academy tennis team poses with its fourth-place state plaque (its first Final Four since 1992) on May 27 at the Class 1 state tournament in Springfield. Pictured, from left, are head coach Brad Smith, Gorka Yarte-Zertuche, Luis Orozco-Navarro, Samuel Way, Jose Anguiano, Simon Way, Nathan Dempsey and assistant coach Tom Allen.
MMA tennis not done having fun after 4th place at state
The Missouri Military Academy is a boarding school with rigid rules. That doesn’t mean the tennis team can’t have some fun. The Colonels had an enjoyable season all the way to the … more
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Mexico freshman Tyler Grimes, left, hands off to junior Anthony Shivers prior to the third leg of the 4x400-meter relay Saturday at the Class 4 state track and field championships at Adkins Stadium in Jefferson City.
Mexico 4x400 relay defies expectations on way to podium
The Mexico 4x400-meter relay team weren’t expected to do much this season. Sophomore Evan DiBlasi, freshman Tyler Grimes, and juniors Anthony Shivers and Morgan Grubb capped their 2022 … more
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Mexico senior Haden Frazier, above, clears a hurdle in the 110-meter hurdles Friday at the Class 4 state track and field championships at Adkins Stadium in Jefferson City.
Bulldogs' shored up areas compete at state
Mexico track and field is getting stronger in several areas. The Bulldogs competed Friday at the Class 4 track and field state championships at Adkins Stadium in Jefferson City, having five events … more
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O'Neal, Alsop, Connaway earn All-Conference nods
Braydn O’Neal, North Callaway junior; and Dylan Alsop, Wellsville-Middletown junior, both recently earned First Team Eastern Missouri (EMO) Conference honors for baseball as utility players. … more
Anthony Shivers
MHS athletes compete at district
Mexico High School’s track stars squared off at the sectional track meet Monday. Originally slated for Saturday, heavy rains and thunderstorms prompted a rescheduling. Before sectionals, … more
Carroll dominates as Trojans defeat Pilot Grove
The Community R-6 Trojans defeated the No. 6-ranked team in Class 1 last Tuesday 2-0, putting the perfect cap on the Trojans’ Senior Night. Mason Carroll threw a complete game shutout, striking … more
Keaton Bell
Bell delivers in no-hitter for North Callaway
Freshman Keaton Bell delivered a no hitter Friday as the North Callaway Thunderbirds defeated Missouri Military Academy in a four-inning contest. At the plate, Bell was 2-for-2 with a double. He was … more
From left, Lady Bulldog seniors Samantha Joiner, Bryna Carey, Shelby Kennemore, Ruby Haefling, and Wyndee Bohr.
Lady Bulldogs close out soccer season
The Mexico Lady Bulldogs played the Kirksville Lady Tigers in Round 1 of the District tournament at Hotop Field in Mexico Saturday, falling 2-1 to close out their 2022 campaign. While the Lady … more
Multi-sport standout Haden Frazier signed to play soccer with the Division 1 Jefferson College Vikings in Hillsboro recently at Mexico High School. Frazier was joined by friends, family and his teammates for the event. Above, Frazier signs as his father, Jeff, and mother, Margaret look on. In the back row is his older brother, Caleb, his wife, Jenna and their kids, Phoebe (with Caleb) and Claira (with Jenna) and coach, Bill Gleeson. [Nathan Lilley Photo]
Mexico's Frazier signs with Jefferson County
Mexico High School senior Haden Frazier signed a letter of intent to play soccer with the Jefferson College Vikings on April 26. Frazier had been recruited by seven schools and contacted by more. … more
Kalea Henneberry took first in the 3200 meter run at the NCMC track meet. [Eric Mattson Photo]
Mexico boys take third at NCMC
The Mexico Bulldogs finished third overall and the Lady Bulldogs, fifth in the North Central Missouri Conference meet, held Friday in Fulton. Here are some meet highlights: Boys 110m … more
R-6 tracksters qualify for sectional meet
The Community R6 Track and Field team competed Saturday in Glasgow in the MSHSAA Districts 2 and 3 track meet. Several moved onto sectionals, to be held Saturday at Lutheran North high school in St. … more
Bulldogs fall to Thunderbirds in rematch
Friday, the Mexico Bulldogs squared off against the North Callaway Thunderbirds at Southern Boone for the Fulton Tournament. The two teams had faced each other earlier in the season, with a game … more
Tyler Thoenen connects for a hit. Thoenen was 3-for-3 against Hallsville. [Nathan Lilley Photo]
Bulldogs improve to 10-3
The Mexico Bulldogs improved to 10-3 after a pair of wins last week. In between rainstorms, snow, sleet and in general, another Missouri spring, the Bulldogs have been impressive in 2022.They shut … more
Trojans defeat Clopton as hurlers continue to dominate
The Community R-6 Trojans continued their winning ways last week with an 8-3 win over Clopton April 12. Mason Carroll started on the mound and went 5 2/3 innings. Carroll struck out 10 and walked … more
North Callaway loses pair of games
The North Callaway Thunderbirds baseball team lost to a pair of standout teams last week, falling 10-3 to Elsberry Thursday. They would lose to Wright City 15-0 Friday. Sam Pezold delivered a home … more
Missouri Military Academy Cadets Kevin Wang and Kevith Sangster competed in the 2022 Natural Athlete Strength Association (NASA) National High School Meet in Oklahoma City on April 9 and 10, 2022. Both cadets earned first place finishes in their respective divisions, garnering status as national champions and High School All-American honors in the sport of powerlifting. [MMA Photo]
MMA cadets place first at powerlifting nationals, earn All-American honors
Missouri Military Academy (MMA) Cadets Kevin Wang and Kevith Sangster competed in the 2022 Natural Athlete Strength Association (NASA) National High School Meet in Oklahoma City on April 9 and 10. … more
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