The Mexico Ledger

12/17/2024

The Centralia R-VI Schools Panthers didn't lose to Boonville this time, earning third-place in Centralia's home tournament on Saturday

The Centralia boys had a chance to even the score against Boonville but weren’t in a hurry. Centralia vs Boonville Photo Gallery The Panthers lost 61-52 to Boonville in Centralia …

12/17/2024

The Centralia R-VI Schools Lady Panthers defense led the girls to a three-peat of their home tournament on Friday night

The Centralia girls defended their title on Friday night. Defense played a big factor in the Lady Panthers defeating Boonville 54-33 to win the Centralia Invitational championship for the third …

12/17/2024

The North Callaway R1 School District Ladybirds wanted the ball against The Van-Far School District on Monday night and got what they wanted along with a conference victory

The North Callaway girls had plenty of extra possessions on Monday night. North Callaway vs Van-Far Photo Gallery The Ladybirds recorded 17 steals to defeat Eastern Missouri Conference foe …

12/17/2024

GALLERY: The North Callaway R1 School District Ladybirds displayed good defense vs The Van-Far School District in a home Eastern Missouri Conference victory on Monday night
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The North Callaway girls gained some separation from Van-Far on Monday night. The Ladybirds defeated Eastern Missouri Conference foe Van-Far at home 55-46 after recording 17 steals. North …

12/15/2024

GALLERY: The Van-Far School District boys had offensive balance and potency in the final day of the Centralia Invitational tournament on Saturday, scoring a season-high to beat Salisbury. Full story to be in Wednesday Ledger

The Van-Far boys achieved their goal for the week. After starting the Centralia Invitational with a last-second loss to the host Centralia, the Indians won two games to earn fifth place for the …

12/15/2024

GALLERY: The Centralia R-VI Schools Panthers defeated a team they lost to earlier this season to earn third place at their home tournament on Saturday. Full story to be in the Wednesday Ledger

Look for the full story in the Wednesday, Dec. 18., 2024, edition of the Mexico Ledger. To purchase photo reprints, call the Mexico Ledger office at 573-581-1111. Photos and …

12/15/2024

Say Santa! 📸 Our annual Santa Photo Contest is live at mexicoledger.com/contests. The deadline for entries is December 29th. Winners will be randomly drawn and announced on December 31st.

12/14/2024

Hey hunters! It's time for our first ever Buck Shot Photo Contest!

Upload a photo of yourself and your best deer or turkey of the year by Dec. 15 for a chance to win one of three great prize packages!

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12/14/2024

The Mexico Lady Bulldog Wrestling team earned important district victories in an important day last week at the Mexico Bulldogs Activities program's first girls-only home quad

The Mexico girls made some progress for the end of the season. Mexico Girls Wrestling Home Quad Photo Gallery Thursday’s home quad occurred in early December, but the Lady Bulldogs …

12/14/2024

Jyllian Whitworth of Mexico Bulldogs Activities girls tennis is ready for a new challenge of being part of a pickleball program, signing with Drury University last week at Mexico High School

Jyllian Whitworth will be exchanging one racket for another. Jyllian Whitworth Signing Photo Gallery After four years of high school tennis, the Mexico senior signed last Wednesday at the …

12/14/2024

GALLERY: The Community R-VI Athletics Trojans struggled to score against Slater on Friday night at Community R-VI School District Full story to be in Wednesday Ledger. This year's Trojan crowning was held at halftime with Clayton Jennings and Adriana Woodson winning the crowns

The Community R-6 boys couldn't win their third straight game on Friday night. The Trojans lost 68-23 to Central Activities Conference foe Slater (4-3, 1-0 CAC), only scoring five points in the …

12/14/2024

GALLERY: The Community R-VI Athletics Lady Trojans were dominant on defense yet again Friday night at Community R-VI School District Community beat Slater, holding its 6th opponent this season under 30 points. Full story to be in Wednesday Ledger

The Community R-6 girls continued their defensive tear on Friday at home. The Lady Trojans defeated Central Activities Conference foe Slater 59-28, holding their fourth straight opponent and …

12/14/2024

What do you want for Christmas? Ho Ho How about a little community love 🎅 Simmons' Stable Preservation

The Simmons’ Stable Preservation Foundation had been decorating the outside of the barn since before Thanksgiving but last weekend everything really kicked into high gear. It was all hands …

12/13/2024

Check out the First Christian Church Mexico, MO living nativity!

The First Christian Church living nativity was alive Sunday evening. Check out this year’s cast: …

12/13/2024

The Mexico Civic Club , Miss Audrain Scholarship Organization and Santa brought smiles (and breakfast) to Mexico families before Saturday's Parade.

On Saturday morning at 8 a.m., before the holiday parade, families joined Santa and the Mexico Civic Club in St. Brendan Gymnasium. Holiday tunes by John Knipfel, who was dressed in his …

12/13/2024

The Van-Far School District boys' defense had its most dominant game last week at home against Louisiana and hopes it will continue to improve

The Van-Far boys’ defense was in the zone on Friday night. Van-Far vs Louisiana Photo Gallery The Indians hosted their Eastern Missouri Conference opener against Louisiana and pretty …

12/13/2024

GALLERY: Mexico Bulldogs Basketball couldn't get shots to fall late Thursday night as Kankakee (IL) ran away with Norm Stewart Classic game. Full Mexico Bulldogs Activities story to be in Wednesday Ledger

Look for the full story in the Wednesday, Dec. 18., 2024, edition of the Mexico Ledger. To purchase photo reprints, call the Mexico Ledger office at 573-581-1111. Photos and …

12/13/2024

WRESTLING ROUNDUP: Mexico Wrestling North Callaway R1 School District and Missouri Military Academy earned spots on podiums at tournaments last weekend

Mexico boys finish third in Grain Valley to open season The Mexico boys had plenty of podium presence to open this season. The Bulldogs finished third out of 10 schools with 130 points at …