The Mexico High School has announced Jake Vitale as the new head coach of the boys wrestling team. Jake is a 2013 graduate of Mexico High School and takes over the position for Gayle Adams who announced his retirement in March. Mexico High School named Jordan Jones as the Associate Head Coach of the boys…
Mexico High School senior Grant Van Horn has been named Boys Class 2 District Wrestler of the Year in the 175 weight class. The announcement was made on Tuesday, Mar. 11, 2025. Van Horn went 52-1 overall this year and was crowned a State Champion at the State Tournament. Van Horn also tied the Mexico…
Mexico High School senior Grant Van Horn was crowned a State Champion at Mizzou Arena on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2025. Grant returned to the finals and defeated a returning state champ. With the win Van Horn is now tied for the school record with victories at 178. He holds the record with Teresse Aarons. (Photo…
(Photo credit from Matty Tolbert) Day one of the State Wrestling Tournament at Mizzou Arena in Columbia is in the books. Alexus Johns advanced to the Class 1 girls semifinals. Abbey Bowen wrapped up her season going 1-2. On the boys side Carlos Juarez Ramirez went 2-0 and Grant Van Horn was 2-0 as they…
The Mexico High School wrestling team earned a second place finish in the Class 2 District 2 Tournament hosted at the Mexico High School on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. A total of eight Mexico wrestlers qualified for the State Wrestling Tournament. They included Grant Van Horn who finished in first place and was crowned a…
The Mexico High School boys wrestling team was at the Hillsboro High School at the Don Fuhrmann Duals on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Overall as team Mexico finished 3-2 and took third place. Mexico (MEXICO) 38.0 Rolla (ROLLA) 34.0 106: Carlos Juarez Ramirez (MEXICO) over Tristan Ace (ROLLA) (MD 18-7) 113: Evan Blair (MEXICO) over…
The Mexico Bulldogs boys basketball team will hit the road for a game against the Warrenton Warriors on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025. AM 1340 KXEO will be carrying the game live featuring a pre game interview with Mexico head coach Darren Pappas starting at 6:15pm. Tip off is set for 6:30pm. The game will also…
Grant Van Horn on his way to victory at the Mexico High School. Photo credit to Eric Mattson. The Mexico High School wrestling team hosted a dual against Sullivan, Monett, North Callaway, Father Tolton and Boonville on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. It was senior day and Mexico seniors Grant Van Horn and Watson Azdell were…
The Mexico High School boys wrestling team competed at the De Soto Wrestling Invitational in De Soto, Kansas over the weekend. The Bulldogs had two first place finishers with Carlos Juarez Ramirez at 106 and Grant Van Horn at 175. Second place finishers included Logan Hilderman at 113 and Brayden Arnold at 126. Third place…
The Mexico High School boys wrestling team took home first place at the St. Charles Invitational. Over the two day competition, Mexico 10 wrestlers placed in the top 6 with 3 champions, 1 runner-up and 2 third place honors. Mexico senior Grant Van Horn reached a career milestone picking up win number 150. Grant has…
The Mexico High School boys wrestling team went 3-0 in a home dual against Eldon, Southern Boone and Orchard Farm on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. A host of Mexico Bulldogs wrestlers went undefeated on the night. They included Carlos Juarez Ramirez, Logan Hilderman, Brayden Arnold, Watson Azdell, Kyler Carr, Grant Van Horn, Jayden Hodge and…
The Mexico High School wrestling team took first place at the Mid Buchanan Invite on Saturday. January 11, 2025. Individual first place finishers included Logan Hilderman at 113. And Grant Van Horn in the 175 weight class. Carlos Juarez Ramirez 2nd place at 106. Kyler Benne 2nd place at 120. Watson Azdell 2nd place t…
Mexico High School wrestlers competed at the Smith-Cotton Rookie Roundup on Saturday, January 4, 2025. Results below. Marshall Ball (Mexico) – DNP Junior Varsity – Round 1 – Marshall Ball (Mexico) over Dauda Woolace (Butler) (Dec 16-11) Junior Varsity – Round 3 – Marshall Ball (Mexico) over Hunter Worley (Warrensburg) (For.) Evan Blair (Mexico) –…
The Mexico High School boys wrestling team earned a 2nd place finish at the 51st annual Bill Scott Memorial Tournament in Longwood, Florida. Mexico competed against 28 teams on Friday, Dec. 20 and Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. Carlos Juarez Ramirez and Grant Van Horn earned 1st place in their respective weight classes. Grant Walker took…
The Mexico High School wrestling team put up a fourth place finish at Union Tournament on Saturday, December 15, 2024. Mexico’s Carlos Juarez Ramirez, Logan Hilderman and Grant Van Horn earned first place finishes in their respective weight classes. All three wrestlers remain undefeated on the season. Complete results can be found here: https://www.trackwrestling.com/Login.jsp Up…
