The game was within reach for the Mexico boys, but the shots were off the mark.
The Bulldogs led 44-41 going into the fourth quarter on Jan. 28 at Hickman but couldn’t hit shots late to lose …
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The game was within reach for the Mexico boys, but the shots were off the mark.
The Bulldogs led 44-41 going into the fourth quarter on Jan. 28 at Hickman but couldn’t hit shots late to lose 59-54. Hickman (10-6) outscored Mexico (14-5) 18-10 in the fourth quarter.
Mexico outshot Hickman 46 percent compared to 41 percent. The Bulldogs scored 17 points off turnovers and outscored Hickman in the paint 32-20 but were 3-for-17 on 3-pointers.
Charlie Fisher led Mexico with 15 points and four assists, Brady Thoenen followed with 14 points and seven rebounds (all defensive), and James Matthews had 11 points.
Mexico (5-0 NCMC) plays at North Central Missouri Conference and Class 4 District 8 foe Moberly (12-7, 2-2 NCMC) at 7:45 p.m. Friday.
