Bulldogs create havoc on defense in 66-48 win vs Francis Howell North
The Mexico boys made it clear early in the Lindbergh Invitational Boys Tournament that they were going to be pesky.
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Mexico boys come up short 64-47 vs Lindbergh’s length
The Mexico boys had quite the challenge Thursday night.
In the Bulldogs’ final game in the Lindbergh Invitational Boys Tournament, they lost 64-47 to Class 6 Lindbergh in the third-place game.
Head coach Darren Pappas said Lindbergh’s length was challenging for Mexico (10-5) to deal with as the Bulldogs fell behind 29-16 at halftime after trailing 10-9 after eight minutes.
The Flyers (6-4) finished with 21 assists to go with 35 rebounds — compared to Mexico’s 21 — and outscored the Bulldogs in the paint 36-20.
DJ Long made the all-tournament team after averaging 21 points and three assists in the three games. Long scored 21 points to lead Mexico along with five rebounds. Anthony Shivers followed with seven points and two steals, PJ Perkins had six points, and Donye Nunnelly finished with five rebounds.
Mexico (3-1 NCMC) looks to avenge a North Central Missouri Conference loss and make a move in the conference standings at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Kirksville (9-4, 3-1 NCMC).
Bulldogs go for third place after Westminster Christian comes back
The Mexico boys won the first quarter Tuesday but couldn’t hold back Westminster Christian Academy.
The Bulldogs lost 67-53 in the semifinals of the Lindbergh Invitational Boys Tournament after leading 12-9 after one quarter. Westminster Christian (9-5) shot ahead 25-18 at halftime to win and send Mexico (10-4) to the third-place game at 6:50 p.m. Thursday against Class 6 Lindbergh (5-4).
A lot of those shots were taken at the free throw line as Westminster Christian finished 20-for-22 compared to Mexico’s 3-for-12. The Bulldogs were also beaten on defensive rebounding 26-18.
DJ Long led Mexico with 23 points, three assists and two 3-pointers, Jordan Shelton followed with nine points and three steals, and PJ Perkins had six points and three steals.
The Bulldogs lost 64-47 to Lindbergh on Thursday night, taking fourth place. Long was named to the all-tournament team.
Bulldogs create havoc on defense in 66-48 win vs Francis Howell North
The Mexico boys made it clear early in the Lindbergh Invitational Boys Tournament that they were going to be pesky.
The Bulldogs tallied 16 steals and 34 deflections Monday in their first-round 66-48 victory against Class 6 Francis Howell North (4-7) in the St. Louis-area tournament.
Jordan Shelton led with 21 points, 10 deflections and six steals and was followed closely behind by DJ Long and his 19 points, five deflections and four steals. Anthony Shivers finished with seven points, Donye Nunnelly had three steals and Dante Kelley had two steals.
Mexico finished with 42 points in the paint and made 14-of-22 free throws.
The Bulldogs led 19-12 after the first quarter, 37-19 at halftime and 50-37 after three quarters.
Mexico (10-3) plays Class 5 Westminster Christian Academy (8-5) at 8:15 p.m. tonight at Lindbergh High School.
Look for updates from the tournament as they become available.
