It was Missouri Military Academy's turn on Thursday night.
MMA and Mexico have alternated wins and losses over the past seven meetings now following a 6-1 victory by Class 1 No. 2 MMA (8-2) at Chris Hotop Field in Mexico. The Colonels dominated with their shot advantage at 33-4. Fernando Puebla and Emilio Perez each scored two goals, and Alex McBride and Triet Bui each had a goal. For Mexico (5-6), its only goal happened in the 20th minute off a Marcos Matuz free kick from half field that went as an assist to a diving Alex Rodridguez after he knocked it in. Grant Walker made 16 saves for Mexico. The junior varsity squads tied at 2.
Mexico (1-4 NCMC) hosts North Central Missouri Conference foe and Class 2 No. 5 Marshall (12-2, 5-1 NCMC) at 6:30 p.m. Monday while MMA plays at Father Tolton (5-7) at 10 a.m. Saturday.
Look for the full stories in the Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, edition of the Mexico Ledger.
