May 19, 2026
Lexington News Sports
Tigers drop NCAA opener, Jayhawks fall at the buzzer
The Missouri Tigers Mens Basketball team had a short stay in the NCAA Tournament, as they dropped their first game to Miami (FL) 80 to 66 late last Friday evening in St Louis. The Tigers, who trailed by as many as 10 points in the first half, scored 9 straight to pull within 2726 at halftime, and then took a brief lead midway through the second half, before Miami went on an 11-0 run to basically put the game out of reach. Jayden Stone led Missouri with 21 points, while Mark Mitchell had 19 and Anthony Robinson 11 for Mizzou, who winds up 20-13 for the season. Malik Reneau led Miami with 24 points, while Tre Donaldson had 17 and Shelton Henderson 15.
Aull About Sports
In today’s column, I thought that I would summarize the 2005-06 Girls and Boys Wrestling Season at Lexington High School, and then in next week’s paper, we will highlight the Girls and Boys Basketball season.
Royals players shine in World Baseball Classic
Quite a few Kansas City Royals Baseball players did themselves proud recently, as they played well in the World Baseball Classic that wrapped up a week ago Tuesday in Miami. The World Baseball Classic is a World Championship Baseball Tournament that attracted teams from 20 different Countries from different parts of the World.
High school basketball state playoff scoreboard
CLASS 4 GIRLS Semi Finals: Doniphan 52 Benton 42; Strafford 55 Cardinal Ritter 52 Third Place: Cardinal Ritter 65 Benton 60 Championship: Strafford 75
Many athletes introduced at Meet the Minutemen
A large crowd was on hand as the annual Spring edition of Meet the Minutemen was held a week ago Tuesday at Lexington High School. A large number of athletes from both Lexington High School and Middle School were introduced, and are participating in numerous Sports this Spring at one of the schools. Following is a rundown of the teams that were introduced last Tuesday, as well as the number of athletes that are currently members of each team: The Powerlifting team is coached by Ben Friedrich and assistant coach is April Archibeque. There are 24 athletes on this team consisting of one senior, 2 juniors, 6 freshmen, 5 eighth graders and 10 seventh grade students.
Season statistics for Middle School basketball girls
The Lexington Middle School Girls Basketball Team wrapped up the 2025-26 season with a 6-11 overall record, but they played very well down the stretch, as they compiled a record of 5-4 for the month of January, and they placed third in the MRVC East Conference Tournament.
High School basketball state playoff scoreboard
CLASS 1 GIRLS Semi Finals: Delta 67 Rock Port 55; St Elizabeth 69 Cairo 20
MRVC East announces boys All Conference wrestlers
The MRVC East Conference recently released the names of the Boys Wrestlers, who earned recognition as members of the All Conference Team. The Lexington Minutemen did not have any Wrestlers who were named to the ‘First Team, but Wyatt Sander, Hunter Meyer, Braxton Emerson, Noah Ellison, and Jesse Dunkle were all selected for the Second Team. Additionally, Minutemen Evan Fox, Ayden Harned, Johnnie Staus and Mason Bergsieker, all received Honorable Mention designation. Following is a complete listing of those who earned All Conference recognition: FIRST TEAM: Hunter Wilson (Richmond); Grayson Johnson (Carrollton); Latimer Cavanah (Richmond); Brady Hyder (Richmond); Xavier Myers (Higginsville); Marcus Braman (Knob Noster); Ryan Sharp (Richmond); Corbin Kelly (Carrollton); Madix Hutchings (Richmond); Braxton Moser (Carrollton); Mack Misenhelter (Richmond); Paxton Horst (Carrollton); Hudson Gregg (Holden); John Jones (Knob Noster).