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Helias soccer sectional now tonight The Helias Crusaders and Glendale Falcons will play tonight in Class 3 sectional soccer action at the Crusader Athletic Complex. by News Tribune Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

College Cross Country: Columbia College's Haller wins AMC title Columbia College sophomore Brianna Haller repeated as conference champion Friday, winning the American Midwest Conference women's cross country individual title at North Farms Cross Country Course. by News Tribune Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

Jays hosting Springfield Central in soccer sectional The Jefferson City Jays are looking to take the next step. Jefferson City (17-5) will host Springfield Central (15-6) in a Class 4 soccer sectional today at Dwight T. Reed Stadium. Game time is 6 p.m. by News Tribune Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

Women's Soccer: Hamilton scores ninth goal for Cougars Columbia College freshman forward Reese Hamilton scored a goal last Friday in the Cougars' 11-0 win against Stephens College in the first round of the American Midwest Conference Tournament. by News Tribune Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:00am

College Volleyball: Lowry tops William Woods in kills William Woods freshman outside hitter Lanie Lowry had a match-high 10 kills last Friday in the Owls' 25-13, 25-16, 25-17 win against Williams Baptist. by News Tribune Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:00am

College Volleyball: Brauner leads Central Methodist in win Central Methodist freshman specialist Krystal Brauner had a match-high 22 digs Saturday in the Eagles' 25-11, 25-11, 25-18 win against Peru State in the first round of the Heart of America Athletic Conference Tournament. by News Tribune Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:00am

College Cross Country: Minot State's Dunlap finishes in top 100 at regional Minot State freshman Landon Dunlap finished 88th out of 188 runners Saturday in the NCAA Division II Central Regional at Tom Rutledge Cross Country Course. by News Tribune Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:00am

College Football: Barr totals three TDs for Truman State Truman State redshirt senior quarterback Jaden Barr had two rushing touchdowns and a passing touchdown Saturday in the Bulldogs' 44-28 loss to Indianapolis in an NCAA Division II top 25 matchup. by News Tribune Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:00am

College Volleyball: MCC's LePage records 19 digs in district final Metropolitan Community College sophomore libero Tori LePage tied for a match-high 19 digs Saturday in the Wolves' 17-25, 20-25, 23-25 loss to Kirkwood Community College in the NJCAA Division II North Central B district championship. by News Tribune Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:00am

College Cross Country: CMU's Knernschield named all-conference Central Methodist senior Elliot Knernschield finished in sixth place Saturday to lead the Eagles in the Heart of America Athletic Conference championships at Fayette Golf Course. by News Tribune Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:00am

College Cross Country: Muenks races at NJCAA nationals Highland Community College freshman Maxson Muenks came in 262nd place out of 343 runners Saturday in the NJCAA national championships at the University of New Mexico. by News Tribune Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:00am

College Volleyball: Rockers tops Cougars in digs Columbia College freshman libero Ellie Rockers had a match-high eight digs Tuesday in the Cougars' 25-17, 25-15, 25-19 win against Lyon in the first round of the American Midwest Conference Tournament. by News Tribune Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:00am

College Cross Country: Drury's Bena competes in regional Drury junior Brendan Bena finished 148th out of 211 runners Saturday in the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional at Angel Mounds. by News Tribune Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:00am

College Football: Dobbins leads Westminster in rushing Westminster sophomore running back Taylor Dobbins had a team-high 75 yards rushing Saturday in the Blue Jays' 27-17 season-finale loss to Northwestern (Minn.). by News Tribune Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:00am

Women's Soccer: LePage scores two goals for William Woods William Woods senior forward Tayler LePage had a pair of goals and an assist last Friday in the Owls' 3-2 win against Harris-Stowe State in the first round of the American Midwest Conference Tournament. by News Tribune Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:00am

College Football: Burnley recovers fumble for Vikings Missouri Valley junior defensive lineman Mekhi Burnley recovered his first fumble of the season Saturday in the Vikings' 38-17 loss to MidAmerica Nazarene. by News Tribune Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:00am

Coyotes snap Blues' seven-game win streak, 3-2 in shootout ST. LOUIS — A tired Arizona Coyotes team showed what you can do on little sleep. Nick Schmaltz and Conor Garland scored in the shootout, and the Coyotes snapped the St. Louis Blues' seven-game winning streak with a 3-2 victory Tuesday night. Published Nov. 12 2019 @ 11:50pm

MLB checking into report 2017 Astros stole signs SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Major League Baseball has expanded its investigation into the Houston Astros after The Athletic website reported the team stole signs during home games in 2017 by using a camera positioned in center field. Published Nov. 12 2019 @ 11:50pm

Alabama 5th in CFP committee rankings after loss to LSU Alabama is fifth in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, behind LSU, Ohio State, Clemson and Georgia, which took over the fourth spot in the selection committee's second top 25. LSU replaced Ohio State as No. 1 on Tuesday night after the Tigers won Saturday at Alabama. The Buckeyes were bumped to No. 2. Clemson moved up two spots to No. 3 after two teams ahead of the Tigers lost for the first time last week, including Alabama. Published Nov. 12 2019 @ 11:45pm

M.S. Basketball: Russellville 57, Versailles 13 RUSSELLVILLE — Three Russellville Lady Indians scored in double figures Tuesday as they defeated the Versailles Lady Tigers 57-13 in eighth-grade girls basketball action. by News Tribune Published Nov. 12 2019 @ 11:40pm

No. 21 Xavier rallies past Missouri 63-58 in overtime CINCINNATI — Xavier had made only two 3-pointers all game, none in the second half. Down by three in the closing seconds, the 21st-ranked Musketeers desperately needed somebody to finally hit from long range. Published Nov. 12 2019 @ 11:05pm

Evansville stuns No. 1 Kentucky LEXINGTON, Ky. — Evansville showed no fear either of Kentucky or venerable Rupp Arena, where the Wildcats had been perfect at ruining visitors' dreams of pulling off the seemingly impossible. Until Tuesday night. Published Nov. 12 2019 @ 10:55pm

Arkansas AD: 'I have to get this search right' FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek said Monday he felt the football program was moving in reverse in the past month, leading to the firing of second-year coach Chad Morris after 22 games. Published Nov. 12 2019 @ 3:05am