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Tom Rackers is sports editor at the News Tribune. Follow him on Twitter at @tjrackers.

Recent stories by Tom Rackers

Helias falls to St. Pius X: Kansas City in girls soccer quarterfinals It took a while for the Helias Lady Crusaders to find their footing.By the time they did, time was just about up.The St. Pius X: Kansas City Warriors scored two goals in the opening 10 minutes Saturda... May 28, 2023

Helias’ Gore earns long jump medal in return to state meet Tauny Gore was glad to be back at the state championships.And very happy to finish back on the medals podium.Gore, a Helias senior, capped her high-school track career Friday with a third-place finish... May 27, 2023

Helias girls soccer to take on St. Pius X: Kansas City in Class 2 quarterfinals The St. Pius X: Kansas City Warriors have been atop the Missouri High School Soccer Coaches Association’s Class 2 girls power rankings all season.The Helias Lady Crusaders believe they are more ... May 27, 2023

Helias track and field looks for numbers to add up to trophies They are ready to throw some big numbers at trying to win state honors.A total of 29 athletes from Helias will take part in the Class 4 track and field state championships today and Saturday at Adkins... May 26, 2023

Springfield Catholic gets past Eldon 5-1 in Class 4 baseball sectional ELDON -- The Eldon Mustangs had their chances.But Ben Smith and the Springfield Fightin’ Irish made sure they didn’t capitalize.The Mustangs had 10 baserunners against Smith, a University ... May 24, 2023

Press Box: Jefferson City is the ideal spot for track and field championships There are certain days that get circled on the sports reporting calendar.State championship dates are the among them. With the success of our area teams, we always look for the dates for softball, vol... May 21, 2023

Helias figures to contend for Class 5 team golf title In golf, you drive for show and putt for dough.That saying will get a little tweak in the two-day Class 5 state tournament that starts today at Silo Ridge Golf and Country Club in Bolivar. The drive m... May 15, 2023

Helias baseball cruises past Smith-Cotton in regular-season finale They look ready.The Helias Crusaders closed the baseball regular season on a seven-game winning streak with Thursday’s 10-3 victory against the Sedalia Smith-Cotton Tigers in Central Missouri Ac... May 12, 2023

Jefferson City girls blank Fatima in soccer The Jefferson City Lady Jays accomplished a lot of good things in the soccer regular season.• They've quadrupled their win total from last season, winning 12 times after posting just three vi... May 11, 2023

Helias baseball gets past Rolla 3-1 The Helias Crusaders got enough done at the plate Monday.“Just enough,” Helias coach Chris Wyrick said after the Crusaders defeated the Rolla Bulldogs 3-1 at the American Legion Post 5 Spo... May 9, 2023