Calloway's homer lifts Savannah past Blair Oaks in Class 3 semifinals
On paper, the Blair Oaks Lady Falcons had the better game in several statistical categories. The Lady Falcons had more hits, had more baserunners and struck out fewer times. But the only statistic that matters is the final score.
Oct. 25 2020 @ 12:45am
Friday Football: Blair Oaks defense overcomes early adversity against Osage
Blair Oaks coach Ted LePage wasn't kidding around when he said ahead of Friday night's game the School of the Osage offense was going to be one of the best offenses the Falcons have faced this season. In fact, it was far from a laughing matter in the opening minute of the second quarter, with Blair Oaks and Osage tied at 14.
Oct. 25 2020 @ 12:20am
Blair Oaks routs Osage, receives top seed in districts
For just the second time this season, an opponent had two touchdowns by the opening minute of the second quarter against the Blair Oaks Falcons. But keeping up with the Blair Oaks offense for 48 minutes is a tough thing to do.
Oct. 24 2020 @ 12:45am
Blair Oaks set to host Savannah in Class 3 semifinals
The Blair Oaks Lady Falcons are back in the Final Four, but they'll need one more win to get to Springfield. To get there, Blair Oaks needs a win in today's Class 3 state semifinals against the Savannah Savages. First pitch is scheduled for 2 p.m. at the Falcon Athletic Complex.
Oct. 24 2020 @ 12:30am
Blair Oaks looks to close conference play with win against Osage
The Blair Oaks Falcons haven't been able to play every Tri-County Conference opponent this season, but they are still one win from closing their sixth straight season without a conference defeat. Blair Oaks wraps up the regular season tonight against the School of the Osage Indians.
Oct. 23 2020 @ 2:40am
Blair Oaks blanks Centralia in softball quarterfinals
Blair Oaks coach Sharon Buschjost said she wanted to have a smile on her face at the end of seven innings Thursday night. When Alexis Findley's pitch landed in Ellie Kliethermes' glove for the final out, Buschjost had the biggest of smiles.
Oct. 23 2020 @ 12:35am
Jefferson City volleyball defeats Blair Oaks in four sets
The Jefferson City Lady Jays have always been able to rely on their defense on the volleyball court this season. When their offense is at full strength, as it was Tuesday night, it can be just as dominant.
Oct. 21 2020 @ 12:40am
Lincoln men, women in preparations for basketball season
The familiar sounds of basketballs bouncing on the court and swishing through the net have finally returned to Jason Gym. Ahead of a shortened 2020-21 season due to COVID-19, the Lincoln men's and women's basketball teams began practice last Thursday, the first day possible set by the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association.
Oct. 20 2020 @ 12:20am
Blair Oaks battery provides boost in district title win vs. Fatima
It was a battery-powered win for the Blair Oaks Lady Falcons. Catcher Ellie Kliethermes and pitcher Alexis Findley each hit a solo home run, and the batterymates worked together for 12 strikeouts Saturday afternoon, leading Blair Oaks to a 3-0 win against the Fatima Lady Comets in the championship game of the Class 3 District 5 Tournament at Audrey J. Walton Field.
Oct. 18 2020 @ 12:45am
Friday Football: Blair Oaks defense put to the test against Southern Boone
The Blair Oaks defense had quite a workout Friday night. The Falcons had forced a running clock in six of their first seven games, but that wasn't the case against the Southern Boone Eagles. As a result, the Blair Oaks first-string defense stayed on the field for the entirety of a game for just the second time this season. And that defense was on the field for a long time. How long? Well, 35:20 of the game's 48 minutes to be precise.
Oct. 18 2020 @ 12:15am
Blair Oaks outlasts Southern Boone 42-21
It was just what the Blair Oaks Falcons needed as the postseason nears: a grueling 48 minutes of football.
The Blair Oaks offense scored often enough in the first half to take the upper hand, while the defense yielded just three touchdowns against 84 offensive plays from the Southern Boone Eagles.
Oct. 17 2020 @ 12:40am
Blair Oaks prepares for game No. 500 tonight at Southern Boone
Tonight is a big game for the Blair Oaks Falcons. It's not only a state-ranked clash against the Southern Boone Eagles with the Tri-County Conference title on the line, it will also be the 500th game in Blair Oaks football history.
Oct. 16 2020 @ 2:40am
Blair Oaks volleyball falls to Rock Bridge
The Blair Oaks Lady Falcons bulk up the back end of their volleyball schedule for a reason: to get prepared for districts. While the outcome of Thursday's match, a 22-25, 24-26, 15-25 loss to the Rock Bridge Bruins, was a setback on the Lady Falcons' record, the level of competition is what they wanted to see.
Oct. 16 2020 @ 12:35am
Six area players competing in girls state tennis today
A total of six players from Jefferson City's three high schools will compete today in the Class 2 and 3 girls tennis state singles and doubles tournaments at Cooper Tennis Complex in Springfield.
Oct. 15 2020 @ 12:45am
Capital City volleyball picks up first home win
Winning is contagious, and no one knows that better than the Capital City volleyball team. The Lady Cavaliers were winless in their first 40 matches dating back to the program's beginning last season. They have now won three of of their last five matches.
Oct. 13 2020 @ 12:35am
Football Friday: Blair Oaks starts strong, tops Hallsville on Homecoming
In the two games since their first loss of the season, the Blair Oaks Falcons have returned to near-perfect efficiency on offense. Scoring six touchdowns in the first 13 minutes of Friday's game against the Hallsville Indians made that abundantly clear.
Oct. 11 2020 @ 12:30am
Blair Oaks routs Hallsville for Homecoming win
For the seventh straight game, the Blair Oaks Falcons kicked off to an opponent to start the game. For the fifth time in those seven games, the Falcons got a stop on defense and followed that with a touchdown on their first offensive possession. And the points continued to pile up in the first quarter.
Oct. 10 2020 @ 12:40am
Blair Oaks, Hallsville face off for first place on Falcons' Homecoming
There are three teams that have yet to lose a game in Tri-County Conference play. The Blair Oaks Falcons are one of those teams. They get to play the other two teams in the next two weeks.
Oct. 9 2020 @ 2:45am
Findley's perfection leads Blair Oaks past Eldon
Wednesday was a big day for the Blair Oaks Lady Falcons softball program.
Oct. 8 2020 @ 12:30am
Blair Oaks' bats on full display in win against Southern Boone
The Blair Oaks Lady Falcons put on a hitting display Tuesday night at the Falcon Athletic Complex. In just three innings, the Lady Falcons scattered 15 hits across the field in a 16-1 win against the Southern Boone Lady Eagles.
Oct. 7 2020 @ 12:45am