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Mexico senior Chayse Samuelson is surrounded by his family and William Woods University bowling head coach Bill Holbrook on Friday in Mexico during his signing ceremony to compete for William Woods bowling.
Mexico’s Samuelson to bowl for William Woods
What at first was a hobby for Chayse Samuelson became a path to college. The Mexico senior signed his letter of intent on Friday at the Mexico Sports Complex to join the William Woods University … more
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Mexico senior Emille Scanavino signs his letter of intent on May 6 in Mexico to play soccer for Heriot-Watt University in Scotland. The goalkeeper Scanavino was there with his parents as he committed to playing overseas.
Mexico’s Scanavino dives across pond to play soccer
Emille Scanavino has already shown how he fairs in America and will begin a new challenge elsewhere. The Mexico senior goalkeeper signed his letter of intent on May 6 at the Mexico Sports … more
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Mexico senior DJ Long gathers with his Mexico teammates and head coach Darren Pappas on Friday in Mexico during his signing ceremony to play basketball for Kansas City Kansas Community College. Long was there with his family and friends as he became the third Mexico star in three years to go to the next level.
Mexico’s Long heading to KCKCC to play basketball
Ever since DJ Long could remember, he has had a basketball in his hand. “I’ve been playing basketball since I was in kindergarten,” the Mexico senior said. “Ever since I … more
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T-Birds win first baseball district title since 1999, defeat New Bloomfield 2-1 [Photo gallery]
North Callaway baseball hadn't won a district title since 1999. On Wednesday for the conclusion of the Class 3 District 8 tournament at South Callaway in Mokane, the Thunderbirds defeated New … more
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Indians raise baseball district championship, defeat Sturgeon 12-6 [Photo gallery]
Van-Far baseball had been nowhere near a district championship game since it won a title in 2018. On Saturday in Mexico to conclude the Class 2 District tournament hosted by Silex, the Indians … more
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Mexico senior Brendan McKeown poses after winning his sectional match on Saturday at the Fairgrounds Park Netplex in Mexico. The all-state medalist is going back to the Class 1 individual state tournament in Springfield this weekend.
Mexico’s all-state tennis player McKeown going back to state tournament
After finishing seventh at the Class 1 state tennis tournament a year ago, Brendan McKeown is going back. The Mexico senior qualified for the Class 1 state tournament at Cooper Tennis Complex in … more
Van-Far senior McKenna Engh-Hoffman throws the javelin at Saturday's Class 2 Sectional 2 meet at South Callaway in Mokane. Engh-Hoffman finished fourth to qualify for state this weekend in the event.
Van-Far track and field ends state dry spell, two going
Since Van-Far became a Class 2 track and field school in 2019, it has been a struggle sending kids to state. Van-Far at Sectionals Photo Gallery The boys won back-to-back Class 1 state … more
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Community R-6 freshman Caden Thomas takes a handoff from senior Mason Carroll during the boys 4x200-meter relay on Saturday at the Class 1 Sectional 1 meet at South Callaway in Mokane. The pair and Lane and Aaron Carter qualified for state this weekend in the event after finishing third and also earned qualification in the 4x100 with a school-record time.
Community R-6 boys quartet doubles up state nods, Beamer qualifies
For the first time in their lives, a handful of Community R-6 kids will compete at the state track and field meet. This Friday’s program for the Class 1 meet at Adkins Stadium in Jefferson … more
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Mexico junior Sam Ryan pitches in the Bulldogs' regular season finale against Battle this season. Ryan was outpitched by Father Tolton's Sam Ryan in a 1-0 loss Tuesday in districts.
LEDGER SPORTS ROUNDUP 05/14/2024: Mexico season ends in pitcher's dual; Centralia's Bennett all-state
Baseball Mexico loses Sam Ryan pitcher's dual 1-0 vs Father Tolton Mexico had Sam Ryan on the mound Tuesday for districts but so did Father Tolton. Mexico's Ryan pitched six innings … more
The Mexico girls soccer team's season ended on Saturday at districts after a 3-1 loss to Christian.
Mexico girls soccer season ends with a four-year high
Mexico girls soccer played its final game of 2024 on Saturday. The Lady Bulldogs lost 3-1 to Christian in the Class 2 District 3 tournament at St. Francis Borgia in Washington.  … more
Mexico junior Andrew Peuster runs in an earlier meet this season. Peuster was the lone Mexico sectional qualifier from this past weekend's district meet. He will compete in the 3200-meter run.
Mexico’s Peuster qualifies for sectionals in 3200
Andrew Peuster is the last one standing for Mexico track and field. The junior came out of the Class 4 District 4 meet on Saturday at Helias Catholic in Jefferson City the only sectional … more
North Callaway senior Isiah Craighead stands with his javelin on Saturday at the Class 3 Sectional 2 meet in Paris after qualifying for the state meet this weekend in the event.
Area athletes qualify for state meet this weekend
Centralia, North Callaway, Missouri Military Academy at Class 3 Sectional 2 in Paris The Centralia girls finished second with 70 points behind winner Palmyra’s 74.5 points. Shelby … more
Community R-6, Van-Far sending athletes to state [Photo gallery]
Several Community R-6 and Van-Far athletes are going to the state track meet for the first time.  At the Class 1 Sectional 1 meet for Community and the Class 2 Sectional 2 meet for Van-Far … more
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Mexico senior Ashton Belcher swings at a pitch on Friday at home against Battle. Belcher had the walk-off two-RBI double in the sixth inning for an 11-0 victory.
Mexico bats come around in 11-0 win vs Class 6 Battle, wraps up regular season
Pitching? Check. Defense? Check. Offense? Mexico eventually had plenty of that on Friday at home in its 11-0 six-inning victory against Class 6 Battle. The Bulldogs scored only one run in … more
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Van-Far senior Gage Gibson runs around with the ball in an earlier game this season against Eastern Missouri Conference foe Wright City. The Indians knocked off two conference foes the last two days at districts and are in their first district championship since 2018 when they face Sturgeon on Monday in Silex. Gibson had six of Van-Far's 18 stolen bases against Clopton on Friday.
DISTRICT BASEBALL ROUNDUP: Van-Far advances to first district title game since 2018, MMA loses
Van-Far 12 Clopton 10 in Silex Van-Far is going to the district championship game.  The Indians haven't been able to say that since 2018, which was the last time the program won a … more
Bulldogs close regular season on 11-0 walk-off win [Photo gallery]
After 10 innings with just one run, Mexico was able to pile it on Battle on Friday at home. The Bulldogs lost 4-1 to Class 5 Capital City, who received votes in the final regular season state … more
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Centralia junior Henry Bohlmeyer scores while dodging a throw in a 7-6 win on Thursday at home against Montgomery County.
Centralia stays aggressive on bases, defeats Montgomery County 7-6
Centralia baseball hasn't let anything be discouraging this late in the year. In the Panthers' regular season finale on Thursday, they defeated Montgomery County 7-6 at home despite falling … more
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Van-Far sophomore Gibson Condie pitches in an earlier game this season. Condie struck out nine Louisiana Bulldogs in the Indians' 10-0 victory on Thursday to open districts in Silex.
DISTRICT BASEBALL ROUNDUP: Van-Far advances, Paris loses
The district baseball season began for area teams on Thursday with the Class 2 District 5 tournament in Silex. Van-Far 10 Louisiana 0 in six innings Van-Far (7-13) will play at least … more
Panthers close regular season with 7-6 win over Montgomery County [Photo gallery]
Centralia baseball earned a victory on Thursday following a tough loss. The Panthers lost 7-6 in eight innings on Monday at Hallsville (7-21), who they will see in the Class 4 District 8 … more
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Mexico senior Aidan Knipfel signs his letter of intent to play golf for Columbia College while his family and Columbia College head coach Barry Doty watch on May 2 at the Mexico Sports Complex.
Mexico’s Knipfel approach solid going into Columbia College golf
It is a perfect match for Aidan Knipfel. The Mexico senior signed on Thursday at the Mexico Sports Complex to play golf for Columbia College. Knipfel’s ceremony was two days removed from … more
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Community R-6 senior Aaron Carter rounds third base against Class 1 No. 6 Higbee on Monday in Mexico. The Trojans scored seven runs in the fourth inning and beat Higbee 9-0 on Senior Night.
Community R-6 offense wakes up, defeats ranked Higbee 9-0 on Senior Night
After some at-bats through the lineup, Community R-6 turned Monday’s Senior Night game into a rout. Community R-6 vs Higbee Senior Night Photo Gallery The Trojans played an hour later … more
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Mexico senior Brendan McKeown holds up his all-district medal and grins because he qualified for sectionals this Saturday at 10 a.m. in Mexico. McKeown finished second in singles on Friday in Mexico and Fulton.
TENNIS ROUNDUP: Mexico’s McKeown advances to singles sectional
It took longer because of a venue change, but Brendan McKeown is going back to sectionals. The Mexico senior advanced to the Class 1 Sectional 3 matches at 10 a.m. Saturday at Fairgrounds Park … more
Centralia boys golf qualified four kids on Monday in Hannibal for the Class 2 state meet next week in Smithville. Juniors Travis Brooks and Carter Moss and senior Cullen Bennett each were all-district while freshman Brady Schultz's score was good enough.
GOLF ROUNDUP: Centralia, MMA qualify golfers state
Centralia qualifies team for Class 2 state golf The Centralia boys were one stroke away from winning a district golf team plaque but will still be sending a team. Four Panthers qualified … more
Paris freshman Logan Mitchell putts on Friday during districts at Heritage Hills Golf Course in Moberly. Mitchell earned all-district honors and qualified for the Class 1 state tournament along with senior Evin Reichmann on Monday and Tuesday in Joplin.
Paris golfers return to state for first time since 2021
Chris Ebbesmeyer finished ninth in 2021 to earn all-state golf honors for Paris. Paris at Districts Photo Gallery Paris hasn’t had a state golfer since, at least that was the case … more
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From left, Van-Far senior Clara Wallace, freshman Kaleb Baskett, all-district sophomore Pacey Reading and senior Nikos Connaway (sophomore Kasen Christian not pictured) hold their district runner-up plaque on Friday at Heritage Hills Golf Course in Moberly. Van-Far qualified as a team for Monday's and Tuesday's Class 1 state tournament in Joplin.
Van-Far golf conquers wet ground to break team state dry spell since 2019
A day before Friday’s Class 1 District 2 tournament in Moberly, storms rolled through Missouri. Van-Far Districts Photo Gallery The tournament actually had to be moved back a day, but … more
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