Bulldogs Finish 6-3-1 After Strong Season Under Valentik
The Mexico Bulldogs wrap a 6-3-1 season, highlighted by three shutouts and an undefeated September. Finishing tied for third in the Mid-State with a 2-2 mark, they earned six all conference selections and posted 159 points while era-ending last year’s 2-5 record.
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Jim Valentik
Football Bulldogs
Dogs
Helias
Fulton
Bulldogs
Bill Fountain
Randy Tate
Chuck Fry
Regan Fuhrer
Craig Palmer
Chris Polacek
Fountain
Palmer
Fuhrer
Mexico
Hannibal
Highland
Rockbridge
Keener
Marshall
Kirksville
Sedalia
Hellas
Rolla Bulldogs
JV Girls Open Season With Win Over Moberly Spartans
Last year’s winningest Girls JV squad began defense of its title by defeating the Moberly Spartans. Coach Dave Thomas notes a speedy, press-heavy attack with a tight zone defense. Lead players Vernitta Barnes Diane Johnson Tammy Robley and supporting cast including Regina Spangler Amy Brokken Tina Woodruff Beverly Spangler Gloria Stephens Jolene Harrison Meg Jones Kim Allen Lori Rummans aim to pressure and move the ball quickly.
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Moberly Spartans
Dave Thomas
Vernitta Barnes
Diane Johnson
Tammy Robley
Regina Spangler
Amy Brokken
Tina Woodruff
Beverly Spangler
Gloria Stephens
Jolene Harrison
Meg Jones
Kim Allen
Lori Rummans
Girls Compete Win Physical Fitness Certificates at Mexico HS
Mexico High School girls completed the National Marine Corps Physical Fitness tests earning certificates for scores above 250. Records fell across age groups 13 to 17, with Susan Donahue, Jackie Lewis, Darla Gish, Robyn Larkin, Sharon Sheets, Belinda Boren, Cheri Bailey, Dierk Brooks, and Buddy Adkisson setting multiple marks in shuttle run, pull-ups, sit-ups, push-ups, and broad jump.
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Mexico
National Marine Corp
Susan Donahue
Jackie Lewis
Darla Gish
Robyn Larkin
Sharon Sheets
Belinda Boren
Cheri Bailey
Dierk Brooks
Buddy Adkisson
MHS
Wrestlers Open Season With Hannibal Challenge
The wrestling team begins Tuesday against Hannibal aiming to top last year’s 8-3 record. Eight lettermen and two provisional lettermen return, led by Scott Irvin a state qualifier at 12-11-1. Regan Fuhrer and Bill Rankin were regional qualifiers with 18-5-1 and 12-12 records. Additional returnees include Ron Hake, Morgan Berger, Tommy Clark, Donnie Eckman, plus provisional lettermen Ken DuBus and Donnie Wilkerson. JV and freshmen Rick Arnold David Lee Mark Lanceford Andy Marty Bruce Marshall fill the roster under coaches Bob Gooch and Steve Benton. the squad numbers 48 and seeks success in duals and tournaments.
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Hannibal
Scott Irvin
Regan Fuhrer
Bill Rankin
Fuhrer
Rankin
Ron Hake
Morgan Berger
Tommy Clark
Donnie Eckman
Ken DuBus
Donnie Wilkerson
Rick Arnold
David Lee
Mark Lanceford
Andy Marty
Bruce Marshall
Bob Gooch
Steve Benton
Missouri High School Tournament Schedule Dates
A dense list of upcoming boys and girls tournament dates across Missouri cities including Hannibal Kirksville Jefferson City Helias Rolla Rock Bridge Marceline Marshall Moberly Quincy Waynesville Fulton Sedalia and Columbia. Events feature A B and 9th grade divisions with times and venues such as T B A and T BA noted for district regional and state level rounds.
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Hannibal
A&b
Kirksville
Jefferson City
Rolla
Marshall
Rock Bridge
T.B.A
Columbia T.ba
Harriers Place Fifth At State Meet In Jefferson City
The cross country team finished the season with a 9-0 record placing fifth at the state meet in Jefferson City. They earned two second place finishes at invitationals and first at the Fulton District meet.
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Jefferson City
Fulton
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JV Girls
Thornen
W. Jackson
Mexico, Mo
Letterman Regan Fuhrer
Crusaders
Quincy
Waynesville
Fulton A
Hannibal A&b
Sedalia A&b
Harriers
L.p.'s
Dean Patrick Photography
W. Monroe
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