Bulldogs disarm Pirates, advance to finals Published by admin on Mon, 03/08/2021 - 6:48am Isaiah Reams untangles himself from Hannibal s Courtland Watson on Friday during Mexico s 69-43 district semifinal win. [Eric Mattson]
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The number of baskets a team makes in a game matters. But the timing of those scores can be just as important.
Case in point Mexico’s 69-43 district semifinal win over Hannibal on Tuesday at The Sports Complex. With the Bulldogs struggling on offense early, Jordan Mitchell lobbed a right hander from four feet out that rolled around the rim before dropping into the net.
The shot sparked a 10-2 outburst that gave Mexico a 25-9 cushion in the second quarter.
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“They leave me open and I’m shooting the ball,” the Bulldogs’ three-point specialist explained.
Four times during a critical stretch in the first half Centralia’s defense miscalculated, allowing Willer space to shoot from distance. He struck first with Mexico on top 19-11 in the waning moments of the opening quarter, sinking one from NBA distance.
Early in the second period he hit two more. The final shot of Willer’s three-point outburst came with 3:52 left before the half, converting after a kick out pass from Drew Blevins.
By the time he was done, Willer had helped stake Mexico to a 38-15 lead on their way to a 68-35 victory on Friday night and third place in the Macon Tournament.
Mexico boys swarm Brookfield in opening round of Macon tourney Published by admin on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 1:39pm
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There were three takeaways from Monday night, when the Bulldogs punished Brookfield 90-20 in the first round of the Macon Tournament to remain unbeaten this season.
“It’s a good way to start out a tournament like this,” said head coach Darren Pappas.
Indeed – it was a win, he was able to give the Mexico bench more experience and the team executed well on both sides of the court.
“Let’s not be satisfied, let’s keep our heads down,” was forward Drew Blevins’ message after the blowout victory.