Girls Basketball Opens Against Waynesville Tigers
Women's Lib continues to impact MHS as girls basketball embarks on its first year of competition. A 68 player pool creates a challenge for Coach Jerry McFarland to trim to 20 uniforms while fundamentals and conditioning take priority. The varsity schedule lists multiple games at home and away through February with regional plans T.B.A.
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McFarland
Wayne Doerr
Waynesville
Fulton A & B
Columbia Tournament
Rolla A & B
Helias A & B
Community Riv A & B
Mexico X-Men Face Mid-State Conference Meet Today
Mexico's cross country team holds a 6 3 2 record entering the Mid State Conference meet in Rolla with Fulton as the toughest foe after two wins over the Bulldogs this season. The squad pins hopes on seniors Tim Collins Mike Blumer Andy Piper and Steve Wolf with juniors Robert Friday and sophomore Jim Talbert aiming to end the season strong at district in Hannibal and progress to regionals.
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Rolla
Fulton Hornets
Fulton
Bulldogs
Jefferson City Jays
Hannibal
Welch Brothers
Tim Collins
Mike Blumer
Andy Piper
Steve Wolf
Robert Friday
Jim Talbert
School versus class spirit for whom
Homecoming at MHS prompts discussion on prioritizing school spirit over class rivalry. The piece argues all four classes should unite to boost a resilient cheering section and a strong football program, rather than competing for the Spirit Jug. It urges collective effort to change the culture this year.
Mexico Girls Golf Ends Season With 0-6 Record
Mexico's girls golf team finished 0-6 after a loss to Marshall and Moberly at Moberly. Jan Wertz led with 68 followed by Smiley 70 Offutt 71, Balcimore 78 Bell 81 Wertz 90. Despite the defeat, coach Sara Spaulding praised improvements and six players return next year. The Bulldogs tennis squad also held a hot 6-0 mark as they head into a busy week with matches at Kirksville Rockbridge Jeff City and Helias plus a conference at Jeff City.
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Mexico
Marshall
Moberly
Sara Spaulding
Jan Wertz
Chris Smiley
Cathy Offutt
Susie Balcimore
Bulldogettes
Kirksville
Rockbridge
Jeff City
Helias
Mexico Jr. Varsity Football Improves to 3 1
The Mexico Jr. Varsity Bulldogs rise to 3 1 after beating Bowling Green 43 0 and Fulton 14 7. Key plays included a blocked punt by Keith Batsell and a fumble recovery that set up Mexico’s second TD. Quentin Bakke rushed for 43 yards on the first score and Barry Fuller caught the final TD. Cliff Long led receivers with 57 yards on four catches while Marlon Forrest totaled 106 yards on 19 carries. Next game is Tuesday at Rock Bridge.
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Mexico
Quentin Bakke
Barry Fuller
Cliff Long
Marlon Forrest
Jr. Varsity
Rockbridge
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Waynesville A & B
T.B.A
Julie Bell
Kim Wertz
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