Van-Far football has fuller roster during practice
[Photo gallery]
Van-Far football has been dealing with a shortage of players over the last few years and hopes its roster in the mid-20s, according to head coach Lucas Gibson, this year will take the Indians to the …
more
Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
|
8/12/23
|
YMCA kids get fresh air, fresh experience
[Photo gallery]
The Mexico Area Family YMCA all sports camp for kindergartners through second-graders wrapped up Friday with pickleball and floorball in the gym. The kids also had a chance for some fresh air prior …
more
Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
|
8/9/23
|
Some Mexico kids bounced back to capture gold this summer.
The Wolfpack Academy Elite soccer team, which has Mexico graduates Kevin Lopez and Fernando Guzman and is owned by former Mexico High …
more
8/9/23
|
Mexico’s Grant Van Horn hasn’t lost a step on the mat.
The two-time state medalist and junior dominated the competition last weekend from Aug. 4-6 in Branson for the Cowboy Rumble, …
more
By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
|
8/9/23
|
Bulldog football powers through days of summer into fall season
[Photo gallery]
The Mexico football team opened up fall practices on Monday following a dead week. Prior to that, the Bulldogs stayed busy during the summer as they were able to run several practices per week, do …
more
Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
|
8/9/23
|
No matter how long Payton Bledsoe has been involved in volleyball, her knowledge and love for the game continues to grow.
The Mexico and Westminster College graduate has been coaching …
more
By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
|
8/9/23
|
The Mexico “Brick City” Horseshoe Pitching League had an eventful July.
The league swept the NEMO Fair Tournament on July 17 in Kirksville as Larry McAfee took first place, Jimmie …
more
Compiled by Charlie Maupin
|
8/5/23
|
Releasing energy indoors
[Photo gallery]
This week, from Monday through Friday, was the Mexico Area Family YMCA all sports camp for kindergartners through second-graders. It’s a camp that is conducted every year at the Y to introduce …
more
Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
|
8/5/23
|
Pretty soon, the new all-weather track at Paris will be ready for a run.
After almost a full year of work, the school-funded project is installed around Warbritton Field along with revamped …
more
By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
|
8/2/23
|
Soccer is an international game.
Some Mexico kids last week were reminded of the game’s international presence during a youth soccer camp run by Challenger Sports, a company based out of …
more
By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
|
8/2/23
|
Jeff Gifford doesn’t think of himself as a cross country coach.
Only during the season, that is.
The recent new head coaching hire for the Missouri Military Academy program is ready …
more
By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
|
8/2/23
|
No matter the obstacle, Hanna Branch is excited to lead the Mexico softball program into its next chapter.
The Lady Bulldogs have recorded 11 winning seasons and two state Final Fours within the …
more
By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
|
8/2/23
|
Area golfers had one final chance before the Missouri Junior Tour championship in about a week.
Mexico’s Aidan Knipfel has played in the Missouri Golf Association summer tour and was in …
more
By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
|
7/29/23
|
Panthers pushing through bad habits in summer
[Photo gallery]
The Centralia football team was getting in game shape this week as the Panthers pushed through the heat and tried to iron out their play in their final summer practices. They return after a dead week …
more
Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
|
7/29/23
|
North Callaway softball will have a young roster again this season but also one with much talent.
The Ladybirds have hit the cover off the baseball this summer as they have gone 6-4 while …
more
By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
|
7/29/23
|
Centralia girls break down basics of volleyball
[Photo gallery]
The Centralia girls took several days the week of July 17 to work on the basics of volleyball. Lady Panthers entering high school for the upcoming school year have also played scrimmages this summer.
more
Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
|
7/26/23
|
Lady Indians wrap up summer work with camp
[Photo gallery]
The Van-Far softball team has been busy these last few weeks with scrimmage and practices and had its final summer practices last week with a three-day camp. The Lady Indians will be back on the …
more
Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
|
7/26/23
|
Turnout has been a chief concern for Van-Far football, but it wasn’t a problem on Saturday.
The Indians conducted their annual youth camp for upcoming third- to sixth-graders in Vandalia …
more
By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
|
7/26/23
|
Pickleball is a sport that brings together.
Mexico is one of many cities in the United States finding this out as the recreational sport has an increased presence in the Brick City after the …
more
By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
|
7/26/23
|
YMCA casting call to wild
[Photo gallery]
The Mexico Area Family YMCA has hosted several youth camps this summer, including an outdoors camp for third- to fifth-graders last week from July 10-14. The week began with fishing at East Lawn …
more
Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
|
7/22/23
|
Getting lift from league
[Photo gallery]
Several girls from grades third through sixth had the chance to learn the basics of volleyball last week from July 10-14 at the Mexico Area Family YMCA, whether they were beginners or experienced. …
more
Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
|
7/22/23
|
Mexico’s Aidan Knipfel didn’t stray too far from the top in the Missouri junior tour events this week.
The Missouri Golf Association tour for youth golfers that is up to nine events …
more
By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
|
7/22/23
|
Centralia softball bringing next girls up this summer
Centralia softball experienced big roster turnover with the conclusion of last season.
The Lady Panthers said goodbye to seven seniors …
more
By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
|
7/19/23
|
Kendra Murphy was happy to see Community R-6 in action last Wednesday in Centralia.
The Lady Trojans played several games during Centralia’s third softball scrimmage camp of the summer, …
more
By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
|
7/19/23
|
“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 …
more
By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
|
7/19/23
|