Lady Eagles pound rival Mexia in key district win

Taking advantage of a Tuesday bye, the Fairfield Lady Eagles (27-4, 6-1 district) took care of business at home Friday night, dispatching the Mexia Ladycats (14-13, 2-6 district) by a score of 81-29. The Lady Eagles, who secured an 87-31 win in Mexia on Jan. 21, kept up their winning ways Friday through tough defense, forcing turnovers with regularity. Fairfield’s iron grip on opposing offenses…