Despite low numbers, Blair Oaks wrestlers return plenty of experience
Outside the Blair Oaks wrestling room, there is a white sheet of paper hanging on the door with two words printed on it: “One more.” It serves as a reminder fo…
Greg Jackson
Greg Jackson is the assistant sports editor for the Jefferson City News Tribune. He covers sporting events for Jefferson City, Helias, Capital City, Blair Oaks and Calvary Lutheran high schools, as well as other surrounding Jefferson City-area schools and Lincoln University. He joined the News Tribune staff in May 2016 after spending seven years as the sports editor at the Fayette Advertiser and Democrat Leader. He is a Boonville native and a 2009 University of Missouri graduate. You can find him on Twitter at @actionjaxon05.
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Subscriber ExclusiveBlair Oaks drops 48-43 decision in Class 3 semifinals to Park Hills Central
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Press Box: Missouri football fans shouldn’t find anything to complain about so far
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Blair Oaks to take on Park Hills Central in Class 3 semifinals
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Blair Oaks girls basketball ready to start season against Helias
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Blair Oaks continues to build girls wrestling program
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