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Jefferson City track teams trying to keep energy up Jefferson City senior Andrew Dyer was one of the reasons the Jays won a state track and field trophy last season, the team's first since 2005. Dyer won his first state medal with a fourth-place finish in the 110-meter hurdles after being seeded 10th. by Jason Strickland Published May. 31 2020 @ 12:45am

Helias coach Phil Pitts: 'You wish they could've gotten their senior year' Phil Pitts was getting ready for his first season as the Helias track and field head coach when the coronavirus pandemic first suspended, and later canceled, the 2020 high school track and field season. by Greg Jackson Published May. 31 2020 @ 12:40am

'Almost a disbelief' for Blair Oaks track and field teams It was a typical preseason for the Blair Oaks track and field team, until suddenly it wasn't. by Greg Jackson Published May. 31 2020 @ 12:35am

Distler to take over volleyball program at Blair Oaks Megan Distler has gathered plenty of experience coaching with various Central Missouri volleyball programs. Now she's getting to lead her own program. by Greg Jackson Published May. 26 2020 @ 12:30am

Florida prep football coach suspended about practices The coach of one of Florida's top high school football programs has been suspended, and an investigation has been launched into whether the team that has won state championships in each of the past three seasons broke policies by practicing during the pandemic. by Associated Press Published May. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

NFHS releases guidelines for prep sports to resume There could be quite a few safety hurdles to clear for high school sports to return this fall in Missouri. by Tom Rackers Published May. 20 2020 @ 12:40am

Koetting to lead Russellville boys program Greg Koetting has been retired for a dozen years, coaching basketball during all but two of them. The bench is where he wants to be each winter. by Jason Strickland Published May. 20 2020 @ 12:25am

Blair Oaks sidelined as baseball postseason was scheduled to begin This past weekend would have been the start of the high school baseball postseason, and the Blair Oaks Falcons had a Class 3 state championship to defend. Well, not really. by Greg Jackson Published May. 19 2020 @ 12:35am

Humphrey resigns after six seasons at South Callaway Darren Humphrey reshuffled his priorities and something had to be sacrificed. Humphrey recently turned in his resignation as girls head basketball coach at South Callaway. He logged a 117-38 overall record in his six seasons leading the Lady Bulldogs. by Ryan Boland Published May. 18 2020 @ 12:25am

Games of the Year: Kusgen's heave leads Blair Oaks to district title In one snapshot, there's an array of emotions on display in the background as a young basketball player shoots likely the most memorable shot he'll ever take, and one those in attendance won't ever forget either. by Jason Strickland & Greg Jackson Published May. 17 2020 @ 12:55am

Games of the Year: Helias gains measure of revenge with state title win against Sullivan The seniors on the Helias Lady Crusaders softball team had some unfinished business against Sullivan. by Tom Rackers & Greg Jackson & Colin O'Brien Published May. 17 2020 @ 12:50am

Games of the Year: Lady Jays beat Deer Creek to climb into national Top 25 It was a heck of a matchup for a tournament semifinal. Deer Creek was ranked No. 1 in Oklahoma's largest classification heading into the Classic. And they were on the same side of the bracket as the Jefferson City Lady Jays, ranked No. 1 in Missouri's biggest class. by Tom Rackers Published May. 17 2020 @ 12:45am

Games of the Year: Fatima boys, girls sweep cross country crowns It was a different course with the same result. With the state cross country championships moving to Gans Creek Cross Country Course after spending the past several years at Oak Hills Golf Center, the Fatima Comets and Lady Comets continued their Class 2 dominance up Highway 63. by Jason Strickland & Greg Jackson Published May. 17 2020 @ 12:40am

One final night to honor seniors at Blair Oaks The coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on plenty of routines this spring. At Blair Oaks, baseball games and track and field meets have been nonexistent at the Falcon Athletic Complex. by Greg Jackson Published May. 16 2020 @ 12:30am