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The Van-Far girls couldn’t afford to hit a cold spell on Monday night.
Van-Far vs Elsberry Photo Gallery
The Lady Indians didn’t score any points in the fourth quarter until …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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1/17/25
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Pacey Reading and the Van-Far boys hadn’t played in a little more than two weeks.
Van-Far vs Elsberry Photo Gallery
Reading was still hot from the field on Monday night at home as he …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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1/17/25
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The Community R-6 boys struggled after about three weeks without a game.
The Trojans were back in the New Franklin Tournament last week after Christmas break and tournament postponements that …
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1/16/25
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It came down to the final minute for the Community R-6 girls on Saturday.
The Lady Trojans held off Fayette (4-5) 52-49 to win the New Franklin tournament third-place game for the second …
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1/16/25
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Mexico boys win Mid-Buchanan Invitational
The Mexico boys showed they weren’t rusty on Saturday.
After three weeks without competition, the Bulldogs won the Mid-Buchanan Invitational …
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1/15/25
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Sometimes, big time players hit big time shots.
Centralia vs Strafford Sophie Classic Photo Gallery
The Centralia girls had some of that in their favor but were on the receiving end in the …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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1/15/25
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Lady Bulldogs win three duals, Johns wins 100th
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Alexus Johns didn't have to wrestle for her 100th career win on Tuesday iin a home quad meet.
On her second of three opens at 235-pounds, the Mexico junior became the second 100-match …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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1/15/25
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Bulldogs win all three duals in first home meet
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The Mexico boys defended their home mat on Tuesday.
The Bulldogs won all three of their duals in their first home event of the season, defeating Eldon 74-6, Southern Boone 41-26 and district foe …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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1/15/25
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While last week started cold for the Paris girls, they ended with a victory.
The Lady Coyotes defeated Meadville 58-47 in the seventh-place game of the Salisbury Tournament on Saturday following …
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1/14/25
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Lady Indians stall in 38-26 home loss to Elsberry
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The Van-Far girls made it a game with Elsberry for three quarters on Monday.
Van-Far lost 38-26 to its Eastern Missouri Conference foe at home after going more then six minutes without scoring …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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1/14/25
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The Van-Far boys had the offense to best Elsberry's surge on Monday night.
Class 2 No. 10 Van-Far defeated its Eastern Missouri Conference foe 79-68 at home behind a career-high 37 points and a …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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1/14/25
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Natalie Shryock started off the South Callaway Tournament hot on Monday night.
Shryock nailed a North Callaway school-record 10 straight shots to start the game against host South Callaway, …
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1/14/25
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The Paris boys couldn't lock up a win last week in Salisbury.
The Coyotes lost all three of their games in the Salisbury Tournament, dropping their first-round game against Glasgow 51-42, their …
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1/14/25
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The Centralia girls were on top of familiar competition on Thursday night.
Centralia CCC Quad Photo Gallery
The Lady Panthers swept the duals they wrestled at home against Clarence Cannon …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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1/13/25
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It was a long break, but the Centralia boys proved to be the best wrestlers in the Clarence Cannon Conference.
Centralia CCC Quad Photo Gallery
After a week full of school and event …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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1/13/25
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Look for the full story in the Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2024, edition of the Mexico Ledger.
To purchase photo reprints, call the Mexico Ledger office at 573-581-1111.
Photos and other materials …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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1/12/25
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2024 junior high season recaps
The junior high season ended for Audrain County schools last month. Each team’s coach had some thoughts to share from this season.
Mexico eighth-grade …
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1/10/25
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North Callaway girls lifted by Hartley sisters in 49-41 win at Hallsville
Family was a key component for the Ladybirds on Friday night.
This wasn’t referring to the family atmosphere …
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1/10/25
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Panthers dominate CCC quad, win three duals
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The Centralia Panthers proved to be the best in the Clarence Cannon Conference on Thursday night.
They won three duals at their conference quad at home, defeating Highland 72-0, Macon 57-9 and …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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1/9/25
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Lady Panthers sweeps duals at conference quad
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The Centralia Lady Panthers came out on top in conference on Thursday night.
They defeated Clarence Cannon Conference opponents Highland 48-12 and Macon 48-24 and lost the one match to Palmyra …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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1/9/25
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The Centralia boys had good offensive possessions Friday night but not quite enough.
Centralia at Moberly Photo Gallery
The Panthers lost 57-48 to Moberly after struggling with their …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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1/9/25
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In their first game of the new calendar year, the Centralia girls looked strong in all areas.
Centralia at Moberly Photo Gallery
The Lady Panthers won 71-34 at Moberly on Friday night after …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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1/9/25
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Centralia girls wrestling had one of its best weekends ever on Friday and Saturday.
Wonder Woman Photo Gallery
The Lady Panthers definitely had their best Wonder Woman tournament by …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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1/8/25
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Hall of Fame coach. Outdoorsman. Stage performer.
Mexico track and field and cross country coach Don “Buck” Green has experienced much in his 53-year career. The 76-year-old is the …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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1/8/25
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Ward, Shelton medal for Lady Panthers at Wonder Woman tournament
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Centralia girls wrestling had its best showing at Friday's and Saturday's Wonder Woman tournament.
The sixth tournament at Battle High School in Columbia that brought more than 650 wrestlers …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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1/4/25
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