Mexico's losing streak has reached four games.
The Bulldogs lost 4-1 to Chillicothe, who will be in their conference when Mexico joins the Midland Empire Conference in the 2028-29 season, on Saturday afternoon at Chris Hotop Field in Mexico. Mexico (1-5) scored its one goal 12 minutes into the second half on a penalty kick by Carlos Rodriguez-Hernandez to cut its deficit to 2-1. Chillicothe (3-1) then scored two unanswered goals, and Mexico's shots went down in the latter half of the second half. Chillicothe narrowly had the shot advantage of 15-13, and Josh Ojeada led the Hornets with two goals.
Mexico plays at Kirksville (3-1) at 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Read the full story in the September 16, 2026, edition of the Mexico Ledger.
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