Lady Jays open district tourney tonight against Hickman

The Jefferson City Lady Jays celebrate after a win earlier this season at Fleming Fieldhouse. The Lady Jays hope to celebrate after two more wins this week at the Class 4 district tournament in Sedalia.
The Jefferson City Lady Jays celebrate after a win earlier this season at Fleming Fieldhouse. The Lady Jays hope to celebrate after two more wins this week at the Class 4 district tournament in Sedalia.

Experience is definitely on their side.

The Jefferson City Lady Jays will begin their bid for a third straight Class 5 District 9 Tournament basketball title when they take on the Hickman Kewpies today (7:15 p.m. tip) at Sedalia Smith-Cotton High School.

"We know exactly what it takes," Lady Jays coach Shane Meyer said. "We have a lot of new faces on the team, but there are girls who have been part of those two champions who can help lead the way."

The Lady Jays believe they're ready for the two tough games they will face to win the tournament.