Crusaders open playoffs today against Moberly

Lexi Melcher of Helias steals the ball during a game earlier this month against Warrensburg at the 179 Soccer Park. Melcher and the Lady Crusaders will play a Class 2 sectional game this afternoon at Moberly against the Lady Spartans.
Lexi Melcher of Helias steals the ball during a game earlier this month against Warrensburg at the 179 Soccer Park. Melcher and the Lady Crusaders will play a Class 2 sectional game this afternoon at Moberly against the Lady Spartans.

The Helias Lady Crusaders have prepared for this game since the start of the season.

"Our schedule sets us up for games like this," Helias coach Chuck Register said after wrapping up practice Monday as the Lady Crusaders prepared for this afternoon's Class 2 soccer sectional game at Moberly against the Lady Spartans.

It's the latest in a series of big games between the Lady Crusaders (14-10, ranked No. 10 in the final regular season poll by the Missouri High School Soccer Coaches Association) and Lady Spartans (19-2-1).

"It seems like when we play ....