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Jays ride momentum to 54-21 dual win against Helias
For years, wrestling duals started at the lowest weight and worked their way up.
Jan. 23 2020 @ 12:30am
Helias wrestling rolls past Sedalia Smith-Cotton
It was a night to get some mat time. "We've got several guys that are among the top guys in the state and they need to work on some things to open up their offense," Helias coach Weston Keleher said after the Crusaders topped the Sedalia Smith-Cotton Tigers 52-21 in a wrestling dual Tuesday night at Rackers Fieldhouse.
Jan. 22 2020 @ 12:55am
Helias girls drop OT decision against Lutheran North
The Helias Lady Crusaders fought their way into extra time Monday afternoon. But overtime wasn't kind. Taleah Dilworth of Lutheran North made sure of that.
Jan. 21 2020 @ 12:35am
Helias girls frustrate Hickman in 42-28 win
If your offense isn't clicking, your defense better be. It was a formula for success Thursday night for the Helias Lady Crusaders.
Jan. 17 2020 @ 12:50am
Lady Jays not phased by waiting game, rout Waynesville 49-11
The Jefferson City Lady Jays had to go back in the memory books Friday night.
Jan. 11 2020 @ 12:35am
Helias girls turn around tough week, knock off top-ranked Strafford
It was pretty simple, the Helias Lady Crusaders just played basketball. "We were just going with it," Lady Crusaders senior Lainy Lamb said Thursday night after Helias upended Class 3 No. 1 Strafford 55-45 at Rackers Fieldhouse.
Jan. 10 2020 @ 1:00am
Camdenton girls hit late FTs in win against Helias
With a little less than a minute remaining Monday night, the Camdenton Lady Lakers were headed to the free-throw line tied at 53 with the Helias Lady Crusaders.
Jan. 7 2020 @ 12:40am
Lady Jays down Blue Springs South to win Holiday Hoops Classic crown
The Jefferson City Lady Jays picked up a big win Saturday night. They still had another one to go.
Dec. 30 2019 @ 1:05am
Deer Creek sprints past Blair Oaks in Holiday Hoops Classic
The Blair Oaks Lady Falcons would have been happy to call it a day after the first quarter.
Dec. 30 2019 @ 12:55am
Press Box: As defense improves, Chiefs look to be real contender
The formula for success for last year's edition of the Kansas City Chiefs was pretty simple. Outscore their opponent.
Dec. 29 2019 @ 2:00am
Lady Crusaders hold off Benton in Classic
It may not have been the best time to shoot the shot.
But timing is everything.
Dec. 29 2019 @ 1:00am
Lady Jays battle past Deer Creek in Classic
It was the test they were looking for.
"We needed a game like this," Jefferson City coach Brad Conway said Saturday night after the Lady Jays topped the Deer Creek (Okla.) Lady Antlers 55-44 in the semifinals of the Jefferson Bank Holiday Hoops Classic at Rackers Fieldhouse.
Dec. 29 2019 @ 1:00am
No. 1 vs. No. 1: Jefferson City, Deer Creek win, set up Classic clash
It's a matchup worthy of a tournament title game. Instead, it will come in the semifinals — No. 1 vs. No. 1.
Dec. 28 2019 @ 1:05am
Helias girls fall to Blue Springs South
If it was one big thing, they would fix it. But various little things can be harder to deal with.
Dec. 28 2019 @ 12:55am
Helias girls prepped for three-day test in Holiday Hoops Classic
The Helias Lady Crusaders wrapped up their academic finals earlier this month.
They will face a three-day basketball test starting today in the Jefferson Bank Holiday Hoops Classic.
Dec. 27 2019 @ 2:00am
Defense could be key to Lady Jays defending their Classic crown
It's difficult to be at your peak playing three games in three days.
But one thing you can control is your effort on defense.
Dec. 27 2019 @ 2:00am
Lady Jays' defense silences Troy-Buchanan in 57-33 win
It's just hard to score against them. Jefferson City held Troy-Buchanan to just 21 percent shooting from the field Thursday night as the Lady Jays opened their home schedule with a 57-33 victory against the Lady Trojans at Fleming Fieldhouse.
Dec. 20 2019 @ 12:30am
Iberia boys use big first half to beat Fulton in Shootout
With the time running down in the first half Saturday morning, the Iberia Rangers were scrambling for one last shot. Up stepped Kobe Halley.
Dec. 15 2019 @ 12:35am
Helias goes 5-2 at Missouri Duals to finish fifth
While wanting to win the team title at the Missouri Duals is always the goal, the Helias Crusaders were pleased with their effort this weekend.
Dec. 15 2019 @ 12:30am
Jays finish second in Missouri Duals
The Jefferson City Jays cruised to the Gold Division title at the Missouri Duals, winning the six duals by an average of 43 points. But in the Duals title match, there was nothing average about Blue Division champion Neosho.
Dec. 15 2019 @ 12:30am