Strong pitching leads Helias baseball past Father Tolton
The Helias Crusaders are becoming grinders. Helias coach Chris Wyrick described Monday’s 4-1 win against Mexico as “a grind.” Wednesday, it was more of the sam…
The Helias Crusaders are becoming grinders. Helias coach Chris Wyrick described Monday’s 4-1 win against Mexico as “a grind.” Wednesday, it was more of the sam…
You can always take something away from every game. Even against an opponent that was obviously over-matched. “We’re continuing to build on what we’ve done rec…
It wasn’t their best day. But the Helias Crusaders did enough to get the victory. “We’re just in a funk right now,” Helias coach Chris Wyrick said Monday after…
It must have been one heck of an inspirational talk at halftime. The Helias Lady Crusaders entered the break Saturday in a scoreless tie against the Hazelwood …
One morning a couple of months ago, it was announced the News Tribune was selling its building at 210 Monroe St. to the city and we would move into a new work …
The journey was a little bit bumpy, but the destination was sweet. The Helias Lady Crusaders, playing their fourth game in four days, posted their sixth straig…
It was a result the Helias Lady Crusaders needed. After dropping their first five games this season, the Lady Crusaders broke into the win column Monday night …
It was some good, followed by some not-so-good. The Helias Crusaders wrapped up play Saturday in the Missouri River Festival with a win against St. Charles Wes…
After playing just three innings in more than a week, the Helias Crusaders were happy to be back on the field. They were even happier to get a victory. Helias …
Senior Nights can be tricky. Teams are knocked out of their usual routine with pregame ceremonies and often the lineup is changed to make sure the seniors get …
The Blair Oaks Lady Falcons aspire to develop a successful soccer program like the Southern Boone Lady Eagles. It’s a good goal to have since the Lady Eagles a…
The Helias Crusaders had just one productive inning Wednesday. But it was very productive as the Crusaders scored eight runs in the bottom of the second on the…
I fear he’s going to get his way. And if he does, I know he’s going to mess it up. The men’s NCAA Tournament is one of the sports highlights of the year. It’s …
The Capital City Lady Cavaliers put in the work. The fruits of that labor paid off Thursday night as the Lady Cavaliers posted a 5-1 victory against the School…
The Helias Crusaders were determined not to let this one slip away. The Crusaders kept their foot on the gas Wednesday and snapped a two-game losing streak to …
The Fatima Comets hung around and hung around. It turned out to be a good use of their time. The Comets had just two baserunners through the first five innings…
The Helias Crusaders don’t want to get caught looking ahead this golf season. But it’s tough not to take a peek at what could lie ahead in the middle of May in…
It is a pleasant problem to have: too many athletes. “That speaks a lot about our coaching staff, what we’re doing with the PAL and junior high programs,” Heli…
For five innings, it was a strong season opener for the Helias Crusaders. Helias took a six-run lead into the top of the sixth inning Saturday against the Marq…
With just a handful of returning starters, there will be a lot of new faces on the baseball diamond this season for the Helias Crusaders. It will be up to thos…
Last spring, the Helias Lady Crusaders captured their first district soccer tournament title since 2018. The Lady Crusaders look to carry over that momentum in…
It’s a game that likely will be decided on the defensive end. The Helias Lady Crusaders look to advance to the Final Four for the second time in three years to…
Here are capsule looks at Norwood, Principia, Skyline and Tipton, who are competing in the Class 2 girls basketball Final Four in Columbia.
Logan Montoya knew time was on his side. Just 16 seconds into Saturday night’s state title match in the Class 3 boys wrestling state championships at Mizzou Ar…
It has been nearly week and it still doesn’t make a whole lot of sense. On Monday, in an announcement out of the blue, Missouri athletic director Desiree Reed-…
Ella Lucas had been in a shooting slump. The St. Elizabeth senior isn’t anymore. She tossed in 20 points Friday night to lead the Lady Hornets to a 51-36 victo…
It was a mixed bag for the Helias Crusaders on the opening day of the Class 3 state wrestling championships at Mizzou Arena in Columbia.
Some of the state wrestling tournament qualifiers for the Helias Crusaders don’t have the gaudiest records when you compare them to other individuals in a glan…
It was a good night to have a good night. “You worry sometimes if you’ve practiced enough and worked on the right things, but then you see this kind of effort …
Back in late December, the Helias Lady Crusaders were 28-point winners against the Capital City Lady Cavaliers in a game in the Jefferson Bank Holiday Hoops Cl…
The Helias Lady Crusaders felt like they let this one slip away. “The chips didn’t fall our way,” Helias coach Garrett Wiggans said after Friday night’s 49-47 …
As time wound down in the first half Thursday night at Calvary Lutheran High School, Samantha Wilson pulled down a defensive rebound. The Jamestown sophomore d…
The next time the Helias Crusaders take to the wrestling mats, it will be the postseason. Helias wrapped up the regular season Wednesday night with a 37-30 los…
The outcome really was not in doubt after the opening few minutes. But that didn’t mean the Helias Lady Crusaders didn’t have things to play for. “It’s one of …
It was a gritty effort for the Jefferson City Lady Jays. Playing a strong brand of defense and dominating on the boards, the Lady Jays displayed two of the mor…
With all the forfeit wins they were going to get Wednesday night, the Capital City Cavaliers knew they would finish 2-0 in the wrestling tri-dual. But that did…
The Blair Oaks Lady Falcons battled for 32 minutes. In the end, they couldn’t overcome some little mistakes. “It’s the little things that tend to bite us,” Bla…
Patrick Mahomes has already cemented his legacy as one of the top quarterbacks in the history of the NFL. Two Super Bowl wins among three appearances in the bi…
Earlier this week, Bunceton/Prairie Home posted a 12-point win against Calvary Lutheran. The Lady Lions didn’t think they needed a complete overhaul of their g…
It may have been what the basketball doctor ordered. “That was probably the best four quarters we’ve played this year from tip to buzzer,” Helias coach Garrett…
If you’re going to wrestle two duals, you might as well win them both. “Especially if they’re conference duals,” Jefferson City coach Darrell Luebbert said Wed…
The Jefferson City Jays were the final hurdle between the Hickman Kewpies and a Central Missouri Activities Conference wrestling title. The Jays put up a good …
The Helias Lady Crusaders just couldn’t find any rhythm. “We’re struggling right now with some of the easy aspects of basketball,” Helias coach Garrett Wiggans…
The extra points added up to a victory. The Helias Crusaders scored bonus points in seven of their wins Wednesday night on their way to a 41-27 victory against…
Two duals, but just 12 total matches. The Helias Crusaders tried to make the best of a short night Thursday at Rackers Fieldhouse. “Two conference duals out of…
It was a hard watch. Especially on a replay. Friday night’s Cotton Bowl was definitely not easy on the eyes, it was a game only Riley Williams’ parents could l…
It wasn’t quite the finish the Fatima Lady Comets hoped for. But the Staley Falcons had a lot to do with that. “That’s an athletic team, they’re way bigger tha…
Three games in 48 hours is definitely a grind. The grind paid off with a win Friday for the Helias Lady Crusaders. “It was one of our more physical games and I…
The Helias Lady Crusaders didn’t let Wednesday’s double-overtime loss to Staley carry over into Thursday. “Our girls are resilient,” Helias coach Garrett Wigga…
You know what you’re going to get when Helias and Staley meet in girls basketball: An exciting game that will go undecided until the very end. “The last three …