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The Van-Far boys extended their season-high winning streak to five games on Friday with a 71-34 victory over Eastern Missouri Conference rival Mark Twain at home for Senior Night. They also earned their 13th straight win over Mark Twain (2-16, 1-5 EMO) after three-peating as Farmers Cup champions in football. Van-Far (15-7, 5-2 EMO) had all five seniors -- Pacey Reading, Gaven Gaston, Evan Utterback, Gibson Condie and Jackson Fischer -- in the starting lineup after they were honored with a Senior Night ceremony. Reading led Van-Far with 22 points, nine rebounds and seven steals, Condie followed with 17 points and four 3-pointers, Gaston had 12 points, seven rebounds and five assists, and Kaleb Baskett finished with 11 points. Landon Armour led Mark Twain with 11 points, and Eli Snodgrass had 10 points, eight rebounds and two 3-pointers.
Van-Far plays at conference foe Wellsville-Middletown (2-18, 0-3 EMO) at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Look for the full story in the Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, edition of the Mexico Ledger.
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