Mexia High School is a

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in Mexia, Texas, United States. It is part of the

Mexia Independent School District Mexia Independent School District is a public school district based in Mexia, Texas (USA). In addition to Mexia, the district serves the town of Tehuacana. Located in Limestone County, a very small portion of the district extends into Freestone ...

and classified as a 4A school by the University Interscholastic League. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the

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Athletics

The Mexia Blackcats/Lady cats compete in various sports including volleyball, cross country, football, basketball, powerlifting, soccer, golf, tennis, track, and softball and baseball.

State titles

*Boys Basketball **1999(3A), 2001(3A) *Girls Basketball **2013(3A) *Football **1989(3A) *Boys Golf **1998(3A)

State Finalists

*Football **1949(1A)

Theater

* One Act Play **1927(All), 2008(3A)

Notable alumni

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head coach and defensive back, class of 1969. *

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, professional football player

References

External links

* Schools in Limestone County, Texas Public high schools in Texas {{Texas-high-school-stub