The Mexico boys couldn't pick up a win late in Saturday's season opener.
The Bulldogs lost 59-58 to Class 6 Smith-Cotton (2-0) in the Gary Filbert Classic in Mexico. Mexico (0-1) led 50-44 in the fourth quarter before Smith-Cotton tied it at 52 with about a minute left. Charlie Fisher drained a 3-pointer at the buzzer from beyond half court, but Maxwell Lyles hitting a free throw secured the win. Fisher had 24 points and five rebounds to lead Mexico, Kaden Benne followed with 18 points and three 3-pointers, Kinser Groves had seven points and three steals, and Brady Thoenen added six points. Lyles finished with 17 points and three 3-pointers to lead the Tigers, Dax Wiskur followed with 15 points and six rebounds, and Andrew Berry added eight points.
Mexico plays at 6 p.m. Dec. 2 against New Haven to start the Montgomery County tournament.
Look for full story in the Wednesday, November 26, 2025 edition of the Mexico Ledger.
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