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Lincoln opens softball season today
As the softball season gets started today for the Lincoln Blue Tigers, one thing is clear — this is not last season.
Falcon wrestlers ready to win
Season-ending injuries are always tough to stomach. But when they come when the end is in sight, then they’re that much more painful.
Mexico picks up win against Helias
The Mexico Bulldogs had a brilliant two-pronged attack Tuesday night against the Helias Crusaders. During the first quarter — the only period when the Bulldogs seemed to miss any shots — they made up for any misses by dominating the offensive boards. In the three quarters after that, Mexico put on a shooting clinic and rolled to a 60-48 win at Rackers Fieldhouse.
Calvary falls to St. Paul
There was no secret what held the key to Saturday’s basketball game between the Calvary Lutheran Lions and the St. Paul Lutheran Saints.
Blair Oaks knocks off Hogan Prep
WARDSVILLE — You can have the best game plan in the world, but if you can’t execute it, you’re sunk.
After missing two years with injuries, Gish returns for Helias
The last time anyone saw Dylan Gish play a varsity game for the Helias Crusaders, it was March 2, 2011.
Blair Oaks outlasts Eugene in three overtimes
The Blair Oaks Falcons and Eugene Eagles battled through three overtimes, with players making big shot after big shot, before the Falcons emerged with a 79-77 victory.
It’s best to earn something instead of just given to you
Sports Commentary
Last Wednesday, we received a press release detailing how former Missouri basketball coach Norm Stewart will be honored in March when he’s named — wait for it — an SEC Basketball Legend.
Blair Oaks thwarts Linn rally in 59-49 victory
Just when it seemed like everything was going Linn’s way, the Blair Oaks Falcons found an answer.
Blair Oaks knocks off 10th-ranked Southern Boone
The Blair Oaks Falcons started hot and held off a furious charge from the Eagles, eventually claiming a 61-54 victory.
Crusaders hold off Jays
While both teams had a double-digit lead in the contest, it should come as no surprise Tuesday night’s Helias-Jefferson City game came down to a last-second shot.
Blair Oaks blows past Owensville 75-16
WARDSVILLE — Here’s all you need to know about Friday night’s boys basketball game in Wardsville: The biggest leads for the Blair Oaks Falcons in each quarter were 17, 42, 57 and 60.
Wilde shoots St. Elizabeth to tournament title
With the title of the Calvary Lutheran Tournament on the line, St. Elizabeth’s Brian Wilde scored as many points as the Hornets’ opponent, leading St. Elizabeth to a win over the Prairie Home Panthers.
Lady Hornets claim Calvary crown
It may not have been a complete-game effort, but the St. Elizabeth Lady Hornets played so well on defense in spurts they were able to capture a tournament title.
Blair Oaks rallies to defeat Warsaw behind Voss
Blair Oaks’ Brett Voss canned an astounding 6-of-7 shots from 3-point range in the third quarter — part of a 31-point performance for the senior — helping the Falcons rally from a huge halftime deficit to claim a 73-50 win against Warsaw on Friday.
Blair Oaks cruises to wins over Priory, Lutheran: St. Peters
It probably wasn’t their first choice for Senior Night, but Blair Oaks Middle School did just fine for the Falcons’ wrestling team.
Lady Jays drop decision to Mexico
Just when it seemed like things were finally going their way, the Jefferson City Lady Jays hit that wall everyone’s always talking about.
Sporting life will go on nicely without NHL
Sports Commentary
If the National Hockey League ever gets around to settling labor strife and there are no fans left to care, is the league still relevant?
Helias can’t hold on in semifinal loss
For slightly more than three quarters, the Helias Crusaders ran their offense to perfection. Then disaster struck.
Helias beats Jefferson City JV, 73-32
It took a little while longer than expected, but the Helias Crusaders finally got the result many thought they would in Thursday’s action at the Joe Machens Great 8 Classic.
Hermann rallies in final quarter to get past California
In boys basketball action Saturday
Momentum is such a funny thing — you can’t tell when it’s coming or going. And it doesn’t seem funny at all when it’s on the other guy’s side.
Great start leads Fatima past Southern Boone
In boys basketball action Saturday
When it was all over, Fatima’s super start was better than Southern Boone’s fantastic finish.
Helias overcomes sluggish game to defeat Smith-Cotton
If you wanted to see the definition of “winning ugly,” the Helias boys basketball team offered a crash course Tuesday night.
Calvary Lutheran falls to Fulton School at St. Albans
At its most basic level, basketball is simply about putting the ball in the basket.
Jays fourth at Missouri Duals
Their weekend might have ended with a hard-fought loss to Waynesville in the third-place match of the Missouri Duals, but it couldn’t take the luster off a good performance for the Jefferson City Jays.
Calvary falls to Harrisburg, 47-17
The Calvary Lutheran boys basketball team played well enough on defense to get a win Friday night.
Blair Oaks closes out night with victory against Versailles
Thursday’s wrestling action started with the equivalent of two undercard events, followed by the main event.
After difficult offseason, Calvary Lutheran begins play
After a long, difficult preseason, the Calvary Lutheran girls basketball team will finally get their reward tonight.
Talent abounds for girls National Guard Shootout
There will be no lack of talent when it comes to the girls’ portion of the 2012 Missouri National Guard Shootout.
Boys shootout features marquee games
High school basketball fans will be treated to an early Christmas present this year.
Machens Great 8 field includes several interesting matchups
New name, same great tournament.
Falcons post two wrestling victories
Tuesday night went pretty much according to plan for the Blair Oaks wrestling team, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Helias enters basketball season shorthanded due to injuries
While the Helias boys basketball program looks to be able to put a solid varsity team on the floor when the season opens today, you should see the squad sitting on the sidelines.
Blair Oaks eyes another wrestling trophy
The Blair Oaks wrestling program has been on a steady rise the past few seasons, and the Falcons would like nothing better than to continue that trend.
Buffington happy with Lions’ progress
Entering the third straight season with a new coach, the Calvary Lutheran boys basketball team will get a chance to see how the transition has gone this time when the Lions hit the hardwood for their season tonight.
New faces in lineup at Blair Oaks
At a time of the year when most basketball coaches are saying, “We need a game,” the Blair Oaks boys team is saying something similar. Only it’s more like, “We need a varsity game.”
Disastrous fourth quarter dooms Falcons in defeat
Needing to slow down the surging Blair Oaks Falcons, the Lamar Tigers came up with four fourth-quarter interceptions to spark them to a 69-41 win at the Edward Jones Dome.
Lamar pulls away from Falcons for Class 2 Championship
Lamar pulled away from Blair Oaks in the fourth quarter to earn a high-scoring win in the Missouri Class 2 High School Football Championship on Saturday in St. Louis.
Blair Oaks tops Holden, advances to the Dome
The Holden Eagles came into Saturday’s Class 2 semifinal game with one of the state’s most-heralded running backs.
Blair Oaks shuts down Clark County 34-3
On a day where the defenses dominated, the Blair Oaks Falcons needed something special Saturday to help them get onto the scoreboard.
Blair Oaks sizing up Clark Co.
The Blair Oaks Falcons have been at a size disadvantage against most of the teams they’ve played this season, so why should today be any different?
Otto, Roberts lead Blair Oaks over South Callaway
Dominating the game with both their offense and their defense, Derek Otto and Eli Roberts led the Blair Oaks Falcons to a district championship Monday night.
Blair Oaks looks to continue strong run against S. Callaway
The Blair Oaks football team has the blueprint. So if the Falcons are going to use it to craft a victory, all they have to do is follow the directions.
Fatima returns to Class 2 title match
The first day of this year’s state tournament played out eerily similar to 2011 for the Fatima volleyball team. Now, the Lady Comets are hoping the second day will have a much different result.
Blair Oaks routs Montgomery County 62-14
It was a Halloween full of treats for the Blair Oaks Falcons.
Fatima excited about return trip to volleyball Final Four
One was fun for the Fatima Lady Comets, but twice is much more nice.
Run game key tonight for Falcons, Wildcats
When the Blair Oaks Falcons and the Montgomery County Wildcats square off today in a Class 2 District 6 semifinal contest, there’s no secret what’s the key to the game.
Fatima advances to Class 2 volleyball Final Four
After suffering through a gutwrenching, emotional roller-coaster of a Saturday, the Fatima Lady Comets got the only thing that would make the day worth it — a return trip to the volleyball Final Four.
Helias, Jefferson City square off in volleyball sectional
Every year, local volleyball fans are treated to two great regular-season matches when the Helias Lady Crusaders and Jefferson City Lady Jays play a home-and-home series.
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