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The Mexico boys fought back to beat rival Fulton in overtime in early January but couldn't do it again.
The Class 4 No. 7 Bulldogs lost 63-55 after allowing 21 points in the fourth quarter. Mexico (17-7, 6-2 NCMC) took a three-point lead momentarily in the third quarter after a Matai Holman (nine points on three 3-pointers) and finished with 13 3-pointers in the game but played catchup for most of the night. Thomas Pittman (24 points and three 3-pointers) and Paul Bruner (21 points and three 3-pointers) hit key shots for Fulton (8-12, 4-3 NCMC). Kaden Benne led Mexico with 20 points, seven rebounds and four 3-pointers, and Brady Thoenen finished with 15 points and three 3-pointers. Charlie Fisher, who had 25 points and 10 assists in Mexico's 76-65 win at Osage Friday, was away from the team due to a family emergency.
Mexico plays for the conference championship against district foe Moberly (17-7, 6-2 NCMC) at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at home for Senior Night.
Look for the full story Thursday on the Mexico Ledger website
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