Tom Rackers | Staff

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

Recent stories by Tom Rackers

Friday Football: Hentges reaches 100 career wins at Helias There are various roads to take to be a successful head football coach.Chris Hentges has found one that has worked for him.“Surround yourself with good people, people that work well with kids th... October 1, 2023

Third-quarter burst sends Helias past Capital City for Hentges’ 100th win With a little less than two minutes remaining in the third quarter, it was still a game.When the game flipped to the fourth quarter, it wasn’t anymore.The Helias Crusaders took advantage of three Capi... September 30, 2023

Goal Lines: Helias knows there’s a lot on the line vs. Capital City <iframe class="castos-iframe-player" src="https://60ccd49376f759-56068567.castos.com/player/1565533" width="100%" height="150"></iframe>It’s a... September 29, 2023

Conrad’s late goal lifts Capital City soccer past Marshall The Capital City Cavaliers knew they had to be ready Tuesday night.The Class 2 defending state champion Marshall Owls promised to provide a stiff test.“I told the guys not to look at their recor... September 27, 2023

Jefferson City offense shines in 12-0 softball win vs. Lutheran: St. Charles The Jefferson City Lady Jays didn’t wait around for something to happen.They made things happen.“We wanted to be as efficient as possible,” Jefferson City coach Zac Miller said after Monday’s 12-0 vic... September 26, 2023

Helias soccer extends winning streak with 2-0 victory vs. Joplin There’s really not much of a secret when it comes to the recent success for the Helias Crusaders.“We’re keeping the ball out of the back of the net, we’re scoring a few,” Helias soccer coach Jon DeSha... September 24, 2023

Jefferson City soccer rallies to tie at 2 against Lutheran: St. Charles After 40 minutes of action Saturday morning, the Jefferson City Jays were down 2-0 to the Lutheran: St. Charles Cougars.There was no loud chatter at intermission. Another plan was put into place.“We g... September 24, 2023

Friday Football: Weaver takes over at QB, guides Helias past Rock Bridge COLUMBIA -- There was little time to think about it.It was time to go for Austin Weaver.The Helias sophomore was thrust into the lineup at quarterback Friday night when starter Sam Wyrick went down la... September 24, 2023

Helias takes hold of top spot in CMAC with win at Rock Bridge COLUMBIA -- It was a night for the defenses.Friday night, that favored the Helias Crusaders as they defeated the Rock Bridge Bruins 20-10 in a Central Missouri Activities Conference contest.“Ours was ... September 23, 2023

Goal Lines: Helias to take on Rock Bridge in key CMAC contest <iframe class="castos-iframe-player" src="https://60ccd49376f759-56068567.castos.com/player/1560806" width="100%" height="150"></iframe>You couldn&r... September 22, 2023