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Blackcats take second in district track meet

Thu, 04/10/2025 - 12:00am

The Mexia Blackcats took second place with 131 points in the district track meet in Fairfield last Wednesday, April 2, behind Elkhart with 152 points. The Blackcats defeated Fairfield (96), Westwood (96), Teague (74), Groesbeck (55), and Buffalo (13).

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Gipson to take the helm of Ladycats hoops Black Cats assistant Davis honored by TABC

Thu, 04/03/2025 - 12:00am

Katilyn Gipson has been named the new head coach of the Ladycats for the 202526 season, Athletic Director Aaron Nowell announced. This is her first head coaching position. Gipson played for the Ladycats, graduating in 2015. As a senior, she helped the Ladycats advance to the fourth round of the playoffs.

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Limestone County Football Legend, Mexia PD Report Kenneth Sims, Passes Away at 65

Limestone County Football Legend, Kenneth Sims, Passes Away at 65

Thu, 04/03/2025 - 12:00am

Limestone County citizens were saddened by the news this past Friday, that legendary Groesbeck football player, Kenneth Wayne Sims, had passed away.

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Area basketball players honored Mexia’s Collins 3A All-State

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 12:00am

After leading Mexia to its third straight district championship, junior Kelan Collins was named Class 3A All-State by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches. He averaged 21.1 points, hitting 49% of his field goals, and averaged 3.7 assists in leading the Black Cats (2512, 12-0 in District 20-3A) to a third-round playoff appearance.