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Clement's touchdown run lifts Helias to 13-10 win against Smithville It was do-or-die time for the Helias Crusaders. They live for the final week of the high school football season. by Tom Rackers Published Nov. 28 2020 @ 1:00am

Blair Oaks set to face Cardinal Ritter in Class 3 semifinals The Blair Oaks Falcons have already knocked off the No. 1 team in the state, a team full of Division I prospects. To keep their season going, they'll need to beat an unranked team that's also full of Division I potential. Blair Oaks, ranked No. 4 in Class 3, will be playing in the state semifinals for sixth time in nine seasons, going on the road this afternoon to face the Cardinal Ritter Lions. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. in St. Louis. by Greg Jackson Published Nov. 28 2020 @ 12:55am

Helias hits the road to take on Smithville in Class 4 semifinals It doesn't figure to get any easier for the Helias Crusaders. But with just four teams left, there's no reason to think it would. by Tom Rackers Published Nov. 27 2020 @ 12:30am

Helias girls rally from early deficit to beat Blair Oaks 62-49 Helias worked plenty on beating the press, knowing that's what it would face Tuesday at Blair Oaks. The Lady Falcons' defense got the better of the Lady Crusaders early, but it didn't last as Helias passed its way through the pressure for quick points and ended up causing havoc with its defense on the way to a 62-49 victory to open the season. by Jason Strickland Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 12:35am

Wyrick steps down as Helias softball coach Family comes first. "It was tough, but one I needed to make for my family," Chris Wyrick said Tuesday night about his decision to step down after two seasons as the softball coach at Helias. by Tom Rackers Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 12:30am

Capital City wrestling drops home dual to Union The second wrestling dual of the season was a tall task for the Capital City Cavaliers. The Union Wildcats won all eight contested matchups Tuesday, taking the dual 47-30 at Capital City High School. by Greg Jackson Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 12:25am

Girls Basketball: Jefferson City 70, Battle 38 Three players finished with a double-double Tuesday as the Jefferson City Lady Jays defeated the Battle Spartans 70-38 to open the season. by News Tribune Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 12:20am

Boys Basketball: Jefferson City 71, Smith-Cotton 55 The Jefferson City Jays got off to a hot start to Tuesday night's season-opener, defeating Sedalia Smith-Cotton 71-55. by News Tribune Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 12:20am

Boys Basketball: Republic 60, Helias 42 It was a good first half for the Helias Crusaders. It was a better second half for the Republic Tigers. Republic outscored Helias 35-13 in the second half Tuesday, handing the Crusaders a 60-42 loss in their season opener. by News Tribune Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 12:20am

Girls Basketball: Owensville 71, Capital City 24 The Capital City Lady Cavaliers opened the Season Tuesday with a 71-24 loss at Owensville. by News Tribune Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 12:20am

Boys Basketball: Calvary Lutheran 63, New Bloomfield 33 The Calvary Lutheran Lions shut out New Bloomfield in the second quarter on their way to a 63-33 win Tuesday. by News Tribune Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 12:20am

Boys Basketball: St. Elizabeth 72, Jamestown 49 A strong first-half effort Tuesday gave the St. Elizabeth Hornets a 72-49 victory against the Jamestown Eagles. by News Tribune Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 12:20am

Boys Basketball: Versailles 117, Eugene 106 The Eugene Eagles and the Versailles Tigers combined to score 62 points in the fourth quarter, as Versailles won Tuesday's shootout 117-106 against Eugene. by News Tribune Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 12:20am

Girls Basketball: New Bloomfield 59, Calvary Lutheran 27 The New Bloomfield Lady Wildcats outscored the Calvary Lutheran Lady Lions 21-4 in the third quarter Tuesday night on their way to a 57-29 victory. by News Tribune Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 12:20am

Area football players named to Central Missouri media all-district teams Here's the list of area football players recognized on the 2020 Central Missouri media all-district teams. by News Tribune Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 12:15am

Helias' Dobbs, four area Class 3 volleyball players honored on all-state team Five area high school volleyball players were recently named to the Missouri High School Volleyball Coaches Association all-state team. by News Tribune Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 12:13am

Boys Basketball: Mid-Missouri Mavericks The Mid-Missouri HomeSchool Mavericks scored 22 points in the first quarter Monday en route to a 67-51 victory against Applewood Christian. by News Tribune Published Nov. 24 2020 @ 8:10pm

Girls Basketball: Mid-Missouri Mavericks The Mid-Missouri HomeSchool Lady Mavericks fell 40-17 on Monday at home to the Kirksville HomeSchool Knights. by News Tribune Published Nov. 24 2020 @ 8:05pm

Blair Oaks girls open with victory against Fulton There will typically be some rust to knock off during the first basketball game of the season. The Blair Oaks Lady Falcons knocked off that rust with their full-court press. by Greg Jackson Published Nov. 24 2020 @ 12:40am

Helias girls plan to go up-tempo this season The Helias Lady Crusaders are looking to hit the ground running this basketball season. "Make or miss, get the ball to the other end of the floor," Helias coach Garrett Wiggans said as the Lady Crusaders get set to open the season tonight against the Blair Oaks Lady Falcons in Wardsville. by Tom Rackers Published Nov. 24 2020 @ 12:30am

Lady Jays shorthanded to start the season There likely will be hurdles for all high school teams this winter sports season. The Jefferson City Lady Jays are facing a big one early. The Lady Jays, who will be without five varsity players as they start the season tonight at Battle in Columbia, are embracing the challenge. by Tom Rackers Published Nov. 24 2020 @ 12:30am

Helias boys ready to start season The Helias Crusaders ended last season with a win. They had just hoped it would have come a few games later in the schedule. Eight months after the Crusaders had their Final Four run cut short by COVID-19, they'll return to the court tonight to start the 2020-21 season at Republic. by Greg Jackson Published Nov. 24 2020 @ 12:30am

Jays bring speed, added strength into 2020 season The Jefferson City Jays won't bring a lot of height to the basketball court this season, but they think they have a way to make up for that. by Jason Strickland Published Nov. 24 2020 @ 12:30am