Sports
Miller wins shot put at district; five others qualify for area meet
Michaiah Miller won the shot put event at the District 18-4A track meet at Waco La Vega Tuesday.
Sanchez, Garcia, Sadler earn district superlatives for soccer
Two Mexia soccer players and the Blackcats’ coach won superlative awards in District 17-4A this season. The awards and all-district teams were released Monday following Mexia’s overtime shootout loss to Stafford in the regional quarterfinals Friday.
Seven Ladycat soccer players voted Academic All-State
A number of Mexia Ladycat soccer players were named to two Academic All-State teams.
Rockets blast Blackcats
Mexia left fielder Andres Venegas throws the ball to the infield after a Robinson hit during a District 18-4A game at Blackcat Field on Thursday night. Robinson rode an eight-run third inning to a 14-0 victory in a game that was stopped after five innings due to the 10-run mercy rule. The Blackcats fell to 2-5 in district play and 6-8-1 overall. They return to action Tuesday when they travel to China Spring for a 7 p.m. contest. Photo by Skip Leon/The Mexia News