Mexico softball was out during Labor Day but didn't get the result it wanted.
The Lady Bulldogs lost 3-2 at district foe Hallsville (4-3) on Monday on a two-out walk-off single by Stella Heller. They struck out nine times and recorded five hits in seven innings against Madilyn Carmichael. Aleigha Henderson finished 2-for-3 with a RBI double, and Kaitlyn Krietemeyer that hit with a RBI single in the first inning for a 2-0 lead for Mexico (7-2). Krietemeyer and Sammie Gipson combined to allow eight hits, three walks and two earned runs against Hallsville.
Mexico plays its second road game against a district opponent in as many days at 5 p.m. Tuesday against Kirksville (3-2).
Read the full story in the Wednesday, September 9, 2026, edition of the Mexico Ledger.
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