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Van-Far held a 31-29 lead in the fourth quarter but didn't allow Eastern Missouri Conference rival Mark Twain to overtake them to win 40-32 on Friday at home for Senior Night.
Trinity Skwirtz was honored with the victory and after the game with a Senior Night ceremony that also involved cheerleading senior Elaina Brogden and band seniors Lindsay and Lexi Jones. The Lady Indians (8-12, 3-4 EMO) knocked down 8-of-13 free throws in the fourth quarter to seal the game. Chloe Zumwalt led Van-Far with 13 points and seven rebounds, and Elliott Utterback finished with 12 points. Adalynne Means led Mark Twain (15-7, 4-2 EMO) with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
Van-Far hosts Eugene (13-9) at 7:15 p.m. Monday.
Look for the full story in the Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, edition of the Mexico Ledger.
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