T-Birds band together for 8-3 win against Wright City
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North Callaway hadn't scored a run against Eastern Missouri Conference foe Wright City in the last three meetings, spanning five years. The Thunderbirds did that and more on Thursday night at home as …
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3/31/23
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Carroll, Trojans topple Silex
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The Community R-6 Trojans executed to a 7-3 victory on Wednesday at home against Class 2 Silex. Mason Carroll struck out 10 Owls as he allowed two earned runs in 6 1/3 innings while his defense …
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3/29/23
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Mexico loses 13-inning marathon 8-7 to Kirksville
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Mexico had to go 13 innings and about three and a half hours at home on Tuesday against North Central Missouri Conference and district foe Kirksville. The Bulldogs fell short 8-7 after Jalen Kent …
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3/28/23
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Trojans top Paris in five
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The Community R-6 Trojans were explosive in the first inning on Monday in Paris. They scored seven runs in the frame to eventually win 11-1 in five innings.
In the mass of scoring, Brant …
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3/28/23
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Lady Bulldogs drop pair of close ones in Hotop Classic
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Two tough losses were the result for the Mexico girls on Saturday during the Chris Hotop Classic.
The Lady Bulldogs lost their first game to Chillicothe 2-1 after allowing two second-half goals. …
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3/25/23
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Mexico endures Eldon, weather for 7-6 victory
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The Mexico Bulldogs were battling two opponents that took them to their limit: the Eldon Mustangs and the weather. In a rainy and chilly night on their home field, Mexico defeated Eldon …
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3/24/23
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Bulldogs beat Marshall for first time in six years
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Mexico baseball was victorious over North Central Missouri Conference foe Marshall on Thursday night at home. The Bulldogs haven't been able to say that since 2017 as the victory snapped a nine-game …
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3/23/23
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T-Birds take field first time, lose 12-4 at South Callaway
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North Callaway was hoping to get on a baseball field to start its season. The Thunderbirds had a rough start to their year with a 12-4 loss at South Callaway on Wednesday., which was a makeup game …
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3/22/23
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Mexico takes season opener 4-1 at home vs Moberly
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Monday's game had a lot of meaning to the Mexico baseball team. It was the Bulldogs' first game of the season after several postponements and its first North Central Missouri Conference and district …
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3/20/23
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Lady Bulldogs lose chilly opener at Jefferson City
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The wind was whipping around and the layers were piled on to spectators on Friday night in Jefferson City. The Mexico girls lost their season opener 6-0 on the debut of Jefferson City's new soccer …
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3/17/23
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Centralia Lady Panthers finish second in district
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The Centralia Lady Panthers went in with much momentum in Saturday's Class 4 District 8 championship game, winning its 13 previous games, earning the No. 7 ranking in Class 4 and advancing to their …
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3/4/23
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Lady Panthers take streak to district title game Saturday
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The Centralia Lady Panthers are not only winners of 13 games in a row but will play in their first district title game since 2012. They defeated Kirksville 52-39 on Thursday in the Class 4 District 8 …
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3/2/23
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Bulldogs beat at line, lose to Kirksville to end season
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The postseason features its fair share of close games, and the Mexico boys couldn't thrive Wednesday in an area that often decides those contests. The Bulldogs struggled at the free throw line to …
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3/2/23
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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2/20/23
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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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2/18/23
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Centralia wins on Senior Night against Clark County
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Centralia basketball honored 12 seniors - seven boys players, three girls and two cheerleaders - on Friday night by winning two games against Clarence Cannon Conference foe Clark County.
The Lady …
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2/18/23
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