Busy night for high-school basketball

Some of the top basketball teams in Central Missouri will be in action tonight.

Helias will host a girls-boys varsity doubleheader against Father Tolton. The Lady Crusaders and Lady Blazers will start at 6 p.m., followed by the boys contest at 7:30 p.m.

The Helias boys are ranked No. 3 in Class 4 by the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association, while Father Tolton is No. 1 in Class 3.

The doubleheader is a sellout because of advance ticket sales. No tickets will be sold at the gate.

The Jefferson City Jays will take on the Lebanon Yellowjackets at 7:30 p.m. at Fleming Fieldhouse.

The Jays will bring a seven-game winning streak into the contest. Jefferson City has won 12 of its last 14 games.

The Blair Oaks Falcons will host Tri-County Conference rival California in Wardsville. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

California is ranked No. 9 in Class 3.

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