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Helias holds girls basketball camp
The numbers were outstanding this week for the Helias girls basketball camp. So was the talent.
Wadley getting more comfortable as Helias wrestling coach
It’s been less than a month since Jacob Wadley took over as head wrestling coach at Helias. So it’s understandable if he is still working out some of the kinks that come with the position.
Horn returning for third stint as head coach of Lady Jays
Eddie Horn, the longtime head coach for the Jays who was the first coach in history of the Jefferson City girls program, will return to the Lady Jays’ sideline next spring.
The best they’ve ever had tries to help out
Sports Commentary
No. 5 is back in the dugout for the Kansas City Royals. It’s enough to warm the heart of Royals fans, nostalgic for the days when Kansas City was a consistent winner.
Lady Crusaders head to Final Four on a roll
It may have taken awhile, perhaps longer than they would like.
Lady Jays fall 3-1 to Nixa in quarterfinals
The little things added up Saturday night as the Lady Jays fell 3-1 to the Nixa Lady Eagles in a Class 3 quarterfinal contest at the 179 Soccer Park.
Lady Jays coach Matt Stacey leaving
Saturday’s loss to Nixa not only ended the season for Jefferson City — it was the final game for Lady Jays head coach Matt Stacey.
Lady Jays aiming for history
It would be special for the Jefferson City Lady Jays to advance to the Class 3 soccer Final Four. But Lady Jays coach Matt Stacey doesn’t think his team needs to do anything special today to get there. “We just need to keep playing the way we’ve been playing,” Stacey said as Jefferson City prepares to host the Nixa Lady Eagles in a quarterfinal contest at 5:30 p.m. today at the 179 Soccer Park.
Helias’ Will Fife wins shot put state title
Will Fife was looking to break his Helias shot put record Friday at the Missouri State High School Activities Association Class 3 Track and Field Championships. He didn’t. But Fife did pick up a nice consolation prize — the state championship medal hanging around his neck.
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
News Tribune Sports Commentary
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.
Lee's Summit West star scores five goals to beat Helias
At Capital City Invitational
Jaycie Johnson made her presence felt early. And often.
Helias wrestling honored for greatness
A few years ago, Mike Jeffries was on a trip to Springfield. Jeffries, who was the president of the Missouri Wrestling Coaches Association, decided to take a tour of the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame with his wife, Patti. And after going through the facility, he had a question. “We walked around and I wondered where wrestling was,” Jeffries. the longtime head coach at Helias High School, asked. Well, it’s there now as the Helias wrestling program was inducted Sunday night into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the Capitol Plaza Hotel.
One more honor for Hentges
Ray Hentges thought his time in the spotlight had passed. But there was one more honor for the much-honored former Helias football and golf coach. It was a call from the Hall. “It’s humbling,” Hentges said Sunday prior to his induction into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame at the Capitol Plaza Hotel. “Words kind of fall short right now, but I’m very proud to be a member of the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.”
'Little things' important as Crusaders record win, loss
Those little things escaped Helias in its first game Saturday before things turned around in the second game, as the Crusaders salvaged a split in a doubleheader against foes from Lee’s Summit.
Luebbert lifts Lady Jays past Camdenton
It wasn’t Sarah Luebbert’s coming out party, it was just a continuation. The talented Jefferson City freshman scored two first-half goals and added an assist Thursday night as the Jefferson City Lady Jays blanked the Camdenton Lady Lakers 4-0 at the 179 Soccer Park.
Crusaders rack up 13 hits, win 14-4 over Spartans
Baseball comes down to hitting, pitching and defense. On Tuesday, the Crusaders did one of those very well. And while one out of three isn’t great, it was more than enough as Helias downed the Moberly Spartans 14-4 in five innings at the American Legion Sports Complex.
Search for Helias wrestling coach should start with one name
Sports Commentary
There is only one person to call first. When Travis Reinsch stepped down as Helias wrestling coach to take a position in the school’s administration last week, I took a couple of minutes to run potential candidates as his replacement through my mind.
Helias wins tourney title
At Capital City Invitational
Three Helias starting pitchers — Trevor Schnieders, Matt Rehagen and Cole Distler — worked a combined 20 innings for the Crusaders in the Capital City Invitational. And the trio allowed a combined two earned runs.
Rehagen hurls Crusaders into title game at C.C. Invitational
Matt Rehagen probably didn’t break 70 miles per hour on the radar gun Friday night. But you don’t need to throw hard to be successful on the mound. The Helias junior, who found out he was going to get the start just an hour before the game, hurled a three-hitter to lead the Crusaders to a 3-1 victory against the Rockhurst Hawklets in the semifinals of the Capital City Invitational at Vivion Field.
Helias 10, Blue Springs 5
Trevor Schnieders of Helias pitched the first six innings Friday afternoon to get the win in a 10-5 decision against Blue Springs in the opening round of the Capital City Invitational.
Reinsch steps down as Helias wrestling coach
For nearly 30 years, wrestling has been a big part of Travis Reinsch’s life.
Lady Jays rack up 10 goals in win over Lady Jackets
The first three shots on goal for Jefferson City were right at the Lebanon keeper. Nos. 4 and 5 found the back of the net. Eight others followed as the Lady Jays posted a 10-0 victory Tuesday night against the Lady Jackets at the 179 Soccer Park.
Helias scores late to down Camdenton
It’s a winning habit, but one Helias coach Chris Wyrick would like the Crusaders to get past.
Lady Jays have young team this soccer season
Girls soccer teams across the state have had to spend a majority of their practice time inside. The Jefferson City Lady Jays are no different. What is different is the Lady Jays, who open the season today at Moberly, are trying to get their work in with nine underclassmen as projected starters. Time outside would have been invaluable to the young squad.
Lady Crusaders start season under new head coach
Brad Dempsey is not trying to reinvent the wheel. The new Helias girls head soccer coach knows a good thing when he sees it. “I’m not trying to change everything,” Dempsey said as Helias prepares to start the season today at Waynesville. “This has been a pretty successful program.” The Lady Crusaders return a handful of starters from last year’s squad that finished third in the Class 2 state championships under Chuck Register.
Malmstrom excited about Helias’ track season
Snow, what snow?
Ogletree lifts Jays over Helias
The first 7 1/2 innings were a series of jabs between the Jefferson City Jays and Helias Crusaders. In the bottom of the eighth Saturday, Brenden Ogletree finally got the knockout blow.
Crusaders looking foward to playing on real grass as season opens
Mid-Missouri’s recent bout with snow had the Helias Crusaders improvising to find places for baseball practice. Not one of them has been an actual baseball field. “We’ve been on the parking lot, we’ve been out at 63 Sports Complex, where we can a least get some space for things like working on cutoffs and things like that,” Helias coach Chris Wyrick said as the Crusaders prepared to open the season with a doubleheader today against Springfield Glendale and Jefferson City at Vivion Field.
Missouri’s stumble Saturday no surprise
Sports Commentary
If you thought Missouri, which has had a frustrating up and down season, turned a corner after Tuesday night’s win against Arkansas ... nope. They’re still exactly who we thought they were.
Chamois has more than one weapon
Lady Pirates use team effort to down Mercer
Nobody knows more than her Chamois teammates how talented Miranda Brandt is on the basketball floor.
St. Pius X plays big down low to beat Fatima
The Fatima Comets are known for their prolific outside shooting game.
Lady Crusaders kept busy over long break
When the Helias Lady Crusaders hit the court tonight, it will be their first game in more than two weeks.
Salisbury rolls past Russellville
Salisbury, ranked No. 2 in the final regular-season state poll, outscored Russellville 48-16 in the final two quarters of Wednesday night’s Class 2 sectional on its way to a 77-47 victory at Fleming Fieldhouse.
Lady Jays start districts tonight
The Jefferson City Lady Jays have been regular participants in district basketball tournament championship games in recent seasons.
MU basketball coach not out of the woods
Missouri men’s head basketball coach Frank Haith won’t be charged by the NCAA with unethical conduct during his time at Miami.
No. 2: Carter falls to Cox
In a lot of years, John Carter would have won the Class 4 state wrestling title at 285 pounds.
Linsenbardt fights to end
For state wrestling championship
Dylan Linsenbardt figured he had to catch Jaret Singh in a mistake to win the state title. He almost did.
Linsenbardt bidding for spot in wrestling final
Dylan Linsenbardt has advanced to Saturday in his first two trips to the Class 3 state wrestling tournament.
Collier shines in return to Fleming Fieldhouse
Napheesa Collier had the opportunity to see some old friends Tuesday night. And dominate a basketball game. Collier finished a rebound short of a triple-double in her return to Fleming Fieldhouse, totaling 28 points, 11 steals and nine boards to lead the Incarnate Word Academy Red Knights to an 80-18 victory against the Jefferson City Lady Jays.
Four Jays advance to Class 4 state wrestling tourney
Jefferson City finished with four state tournament qualifiers in the Class 4 District 3 Tournament at Fleming Fieldhouse.
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