Football was back at Hawthorne Heights on Friday in Mexico. The Bulldogs had their record fall to 0-2 after losing 49-14. Mexico had 181 yards of total offense, but Southern Boone quarterback Austin Evans had 224 yards on 11-for-16 passing and five total touchdowns -- four passing. Peyton Hoover had a rushing touchdown for Mexico, and Tyson Carr threw a 50-yard touchdown to Shantez Dorsey.
Before the game, chain crew member Keven Nichols was honored for his 50 years served on the Mexico crew.
Look for the story in the Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, edition of the Mexico Ledger.