Photo gallery: Hannibal boys, girls suffer losses to Mexico at Korf Gym

December 20, 2024 | By Muddy River Sports

Hannibal’s Mariah Mayfield (24) lays the ball into the basket during the Pirates game against the Mexico Bulldogs, Thursday in Hannibal. Mathew Kirby (Herald WhigCourier Post)

Hannibal senior Mariah Mayfield puts up a shot during Thursday night's game against Mexico at Korf Gym in Hannibal, Mo. | Mathew Kirby photo

HANNIBAL, Mo. — The North Central Missouri Conference doubleheader the Hannibal boys and girls basketball teams played Thursday night at Korf Gym proved to be a challenge.

Mexico, which is receiving votes in the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Class 4 state poll, raced to a 74-40 victory in the boys game. Ben Richards led the Pirates with 13 points.

In the girls game, Hannibal bolted to an early lead but couldn’t keep Mexico at arm’s length as the Bulldogs rebounded for a 66-57 victory. Malia Stolte led the Pirates with 19 points, while Mariah Mayfield added 17.

Photographer Mathew Kirby was courtside and put together this photo gallery: