Lady Jays fall in opener

In soccer tournament

BURLINGTON, Iowa - The Jefferson City Lady Jays dropped a 2-0 decision Friday to St. Charles (Ill.) North in the opening round of the Tournament of Champions.

St. Charles North is ranked No. 49 in the country in the latest Studentsports.com Fab 50.

Jefferson City (14-2-1, ranked No. 5 in Class 3), playing in the "A' Division, will face Dowling Catholic of West Des Moines, Iowa, at 8 a.m. today. The Lady Jays will then play for fifth- or seventh-place at 1:30 p.m.