ST. CHARLES, Mo. - In a tight contest from start to finish, the Jefferson City Lady Jays went on the road Tuesday night and returned with a 52-49 win against Francis Howell.
Jefferson City, ranked No. 3 in the MBCA Class 5 preseason poll, led at the end of each quarter. Francis Howell tied the score at 49 with :32 remaining, but the Lady Jays were able to retake the lead for good in the closing seconds.
The Lady Jays led 14-9 after one quarter, 25-20 at halftime and 38-36 through three quarters.
Jefferson City (1-0) plays next Monday at Rolla.
The Lady Jays won the JV game 21-16.