Ladycats outslug Westwood in five sets
Wed, 09/28/2022 - 1:00am
The Mexia volleyball team jumped into the playoff chase in District 20-3A with its second consecutive victory Friday.
Sports
Blackcats try to regroup for game against Kemp
Wed, 09/28/2022 - 1:00am
After an emotional loss in overtime in the Battle of River against Groesbeck last Friday, the Mexia football team will try to bounce back this week when it travels to Kemr in the fourth quarter that began the Blackcats’ comeback from two touchdowns behind to tie the game and force overtime. For the season Bryant has 13 receptions for 221 yards and is averaging 17 yards per catch. The ‘Cats also have Da’Kedrick Brooks on the outside. The 6-2, 205-pounder is Mexia’s second-leading receiver for the year with 10 catches for 77 yards. Throwing the ball for Mexia will be junior Brett Swift, a converted tight end. Swift started his first game of the season at quarterback against Groesbeck and completed 9-of-15 passes for 211 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions.
Defensive gauge: Kuehn helps keep Blackcats motivated
Wed, 09/28/2022 - 1:00am
Gage Kuehn did not begin playing organized football until the seventh grade. In five years, he’s made up for lost time after not tackling the sport as a youngster.
Battle lines: Two-point run in OT lifts Groesbeck over Mexia
Sat, 09/24/2022 - 12:00am
The Battle of the Navasota was every bit of a battle Friday night, for 48 minutes and then some.
Feel the burn
Sat, 09/24/2022 - 12:00am
FAR LEFT: Flames shoot 30 feet into the air at the Mexia bonfire Thursday night. The bonfire is a tradition at Mexia that takes place the night before the homecoming football game. LEFT: Some Mexia High School seniors dance as the Mighty Maroon Band plays prior to the lighting of the bonfire Thursday night. The event is held annually the night before the homecoming football game.
