Tom Rackers

Lady Jays look to continue historic soccer season with victory

The Jefferson City Lady Jays entered the soccer season wanting to leave their mark in the history of the program. So far, they have. And there are still goals ahead, starting tonight when Jefferson City travels to face the Blue Springs South Jaguars in a Class 3 sectional contest.

Wadley returns to Helias to lead wrestling program

Jacob Wadley thought it was a job he wanted. And now, he’s got it. “It was always in the back of my mind,” Wadley said Tuesday after he was announced as the new wrestling coach at Helias High School. “I’ve always loved the program, being raised in such a successful program, you always have pride about it. “I feel like this is God’s will for my life.”

Helias falls apart late, ends season with loss to Camdenton

It looked like a typical Helias ball game.

Hickman tops Helias in penalty kicks

The Helias Lady Crusaders did everything they could in overtime, dominating play in the two 10-minute sessions. They did everything except get the win. The Hickman Kewpies outscored the Lady Crusaders 3-1 in the penalty-kick phase in taking a 2-1 victory Wednesday night at the 179 Soccer Park.

Helias uses defense, pitching to down Waynesville 3-1

Pitching and defense can take you a long way in baseball. On Tuesday, it took the Helias Crusaders to the win column.

Jefferson City stuffs Kickapoo 2-1

It’s a good news-bad news situation. The good? The Jefferson City Lady Jays have made a habit of scoring first in recent games. Taking the lead is never a bad thing in soccer. The bad? Things seem to slow down after that. “It’s got me worried,” Lady Jays coach Matt Stacey said after Jefferson City topped the Kickapoo Lady Chiefs 2-1 on Monday at the 179 Soccer Park. “We score, then we seem to step back and put things on cruise control.”

Missouri enters uncharted territory with SEC Network

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If you’re going to make a deal with the devil, make sure it’s the right devil. The Southeastern Conference entered a 20-year deal last week with ESPN to team up for a television network. If you’re a sport and you want exposure, the muscle that is the World Wide Leader is as good a place as any to go.

Double plays help Helias rout Pacific

A double play is a pitcher’s best friend. On Wednesday, it was particularly chummy with the Helias Crusaders. “Especially after five hit batters and a walk,” Helias coach Chris Wyrick said after the Crusaders dispatched the Pacific Tigers 13-3 in 4 1/2 innings on Senior Day at the American Legion Sports Complex.

Lady Jays hosting Helias in annual soccer clash

They could really put on a show in tonight’s edition of the crosstown showdown. With the talented squads the Jefferson City Lady Jays and Helias Lady Crusaders bring into the game, it promises to be a high-level contest at the 179 Soccer Park.

Fast start leads Helias past Warrensburg

Two quick goals may have taken a bit of the edge off for the Helias Lady Crusaders. Not that it showed up on the scoreboard. “We got a little stagnant, but we still controlled the game,” Helias coach Brad Dempsey said Monday night after the Lady Crusaders blanked the Warrensburg Lady Tigers 3-0 at the 179 Soccer Park.

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