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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1975
Page
6
Lynn Earle and Debbie Hexworth become MHS history makers as the first cross country runners. The seniors average 34 miles per practice, a challenge for two former halfmilers in girls track. Coach Ron Whitaker praises their competitiveness and persistence despite early finishes.
Mexico Bulldogs overwhelmed Hannibal Pirates 28-6 in opening game. Senior Billy Fry rushed 238 yards on 19 carries for three TDs and a two point, with Jeff Hotep adding two TDs and 140 yards. Johnny Fry connected on three extra points. Next week they travel to Waynesville for an 8 p.m. game.
The 1975 girls tennis season opens this fall with Coach Ellen Wilson optimistic about replacing four departing seniors Jene O Connor Ann Lankford Sharon Farrah and Jennifer Doolittle. Returning lettermen Mary Ann Graue Diane Young and Tonya Cockrell anchor a roster that includes seniors Ellen Erdel Barb James and Jamie Nielsen among others. The six varsity starters are Graue Cockrell Young Williams James Nielsen. A new State level format eliminates classes, pitting schools of different sizes against each other. Matches and schedule run from September 22 to October 25 with district and state tournaments upcoming.
The 1975 Girls Golf team returns six lettermen Janet Wertz Kim Wertz Cathy Offutt Julie Bell Debbie Willis Diane Dillard with Sharon Callihan as the new member. Coach Sarah Spalding expects Janet Sharon and Cathy to battle for top position as tough schedule includes Marshall Chillicothe Hickman Marceline Sedalia and district play.
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