The Mexico junior baseball team captured the Central Missouri Athletic Association championship on Saturday, defeating North Callaway 8‑3 in a four‑inning contest.
Coached by Steve Mcculley, Bri Goff, and Anthony Brower, the squad finished the summer with an 8‑2 record and improved to 2‑0 in the CMAA tournament.
Key Moments in the Final
A five‑run burst in the middle of the game turned a 3‑3 tie into an 8‑3 lead, highlighted by catcher Liam Patton’s two‑RBI single that sealed the victory.
The team’s perseverance was evident throughout the tournament, a quality that Coach Goff has emphasized for years.
Goff, who has coached for 12 seasons in the Mexico Optimist leagues, said the championship was a chance to give back to a sport that has given her so much.
The squad’s earlier 7‑6 win over Harrisburg demonstrated resilience, as they answered a tie at 3 with a decisive rally.
Local businesses, including Mexico McDonald’s, celebrated the Youngteens softball title alongside the baseball team, underscoring community support.