Stories by Trevor Hahn

Renegades unable to climb out of early hole against Bombers The Jefferson City Renegades spent a vast majority of Thursday’s MINK League contest against the Sedalia Bombers battling from behind.And the Renegades fell short in their comeback bid, as an ea... June 9, 2023

Renegades’ rally comes up short against Bombers One big inning proved to be the difference Wednesday night at Vivion Field, as the Sedalia Bombers used a six-run third inning en route to their 10-6 victory against the Jefferson City Renegades in MI... June 1, 2023

Locals highlight pitching depth for Renegades There will be plenty of opportunities to watch former area high school baseball players pitch for the Jefferson City Renegades this summer.Helias graduate Jaden Kolb, Russellville’s Charlie Miller, Ha... May 31, 2023

Malmstrom claims Class 4 110 hurdles state crown for Helias Helias junior Matthew Malmstrom came into the final day of the Class 4 state track and field championships Saturday with one goal: Become a state champion.Malmstrom achieved his goal in the boys 110-m... May 28, 2023

Lady Jays runner-up again in 4x400 relay at state championships The Jefferson City Lady Jays’ 4x400-meter relay team of Seleena Morris, Cheria Galbreath, Victoria Smith and Riley Schonhardt had their sights set on a state title this season after falling just... May 28, 2023

Press Box: Arizona Cardinals show just how quickly things can go wrong Life comes at you fast in the NFL, just ask the Arizona Cardinals.In October 2021, the Cardinals held a 7-0 record and were a young team filled with talent that looked to be on an upward trajectory to... May 28, 2023

Jefferson City's Samuels climbs discus ladder in Class 4 Jefferson City sophomore Stevenette Samuels is on quite the trajectory for her throwing career with the Lady Jays.After finishing fourth in the Class 4 girls discus throw as a freshman, Samuels tossed... May 27, 2023

Jefferson City looks for numbers plus experience to pay off in Class 4 track championships Bringing a mix of youth and experience, the Jefferson City Jays and Lady Jays are ready for whatever the Class 4 track and field state championships bring when it starts today at Adkins Stadium.The Ja... May 26, 2023

Coaches named for Jays, Cavaliers swim programs The Jefferson City school district announced in a press release Thursday it has found the first leaders of the Jefferson City and Capital City swimming programs, as Carrie Korprowski was named head co... May 26, 2023

Russellville’s Riggs closes career with Class 2 girls shot put state championship It would be hard to find a better ending to a high school career than how Saturday played out for Russellville senior Trinity Riggs on Day 2 of the Class 2 track and field state championships at Adkin... May 21, 2023

Class 2 state track: Tipton’s Matchett runner-up in boys long jump It was not the ideal weather conditions for Day 1 of the Class 2 state track and field championships Friday at Adkins Stadium, but that did not stop Johnathan Matchett of Tipton from having a successf... May 20, 2023

Run in sixth inning sends Eugene past Russellville for district title ASHLAND -- The Eugene Eagle and Russellville Indian baseball programs are getting pretty used to matching up in district play.The two sides squared off again Wednesday night at Southern Boone High Sch... May 18, 2023

Jefferson City drops baseball doubleheader to Troy-Buchanan Winning is always the goal, but Saturday’s doubleheader against the Troy-Buchanan Trojans was about the process for the Jefferson City Jays as they prepare for next week’s district tournam... May 14, 2023

Buker scores goal, adds two assists to lead Helias past Hickman 3-1 If Thursday night’s match happens to be the last one at home for the Helias Lady Crusaders’ group of seven seniors, Dani Buker made it one to remember.Buker assisted on the first two goals... May 12, 2023

Three-run homer lifts Father Tolton to win against Jefferson City Father Tolton freshman Will Breitweiser did not start Tuesday’s game against the Jefferson City Jays, but he ended it.Down to the last out and trailing 3-1, Breitweiser belted the first pitch he... May 10, 2023

Lincoln men finish third in MIAA track and field championships The Lincoln Blue Tiger men’s track and field team had a lot of ground to make up Sunday in the final day of the MIAA outdoor track and field championships at Dwight T. Reed Stadium.And the Blue Tigers... May 8, 2023

LU women surge, take fourth in MIAA track championships The Lincoln Blue Tigers women’s track and field team got pretty comfortable on top of the podium Sunday in the final day of the MIAA outdoor track and field championships at Dwight T. Reed Stadi... May 8, 2023

Lincoln has up and down day at MIAA outdoor track and field championships It was not exactly the day the Lincoln Blue Tigers wanted Saturday in Day 2 of the MIAA track and field outdoor championships at Dwight T. Reed Stadium.The Blue Tigers got 19 qualifiers through the pr... May 7, 2023

McMillian breaks scoring record, Lady Jays soccer beats Waynesville It was a special night for the Jefferson City Lady Jays at Jefferson City High School.Not only did they celebrate their seven seniors before Friday’s contest for Senior Night against the Waynesv... May 6, 2023

Press Box: Kansas City shines in hosting the NFL Draft It’s starting to seem pretty common to see Kansas City in the national sports spotlight and it should not be taken for granted.Growing up in the city of fountains, it was rare for people outside... April 30, 2023

Jefferson City girls soccer cruises to 8-0 victory in Shootout With a tough game expected today, the Jefferson City Lady Jays were pleased with a low-stress Friday night.The Lady Jays jumped out to a big lead early in Friday’s contest against the Springfiel... April 29, 2023

Blair Oaks baseball goes to its bench in win vs. Versailles WARDSVILLE -- The Blair Oaks Falcons had a plan Tuesday night against the Versailles Tigers in Tri-County Conference play at the Falcon Athletic Complex.Blair Oaks wanted to use a lot of its roster wh... April 26, 2023

Jefferson City girls soccer beats Battle for first CMAC win The Jefferson City Lady Jays were in attack mode from the start Monday.And behind a hat trick from Emily McMillian, the Lady Jays picked up their first Central Missouri Activities Conference victory o... April 25, 2023

Jefferson City baseball posts win against Macon After canceling the first three games of the season, the Jefferson City Jays knew they could use the opportunity to schedule games against good teams later in the season.And on short notice, the Jays ... April 22, 2023

Jefferson City, Capital City to start swimming programs The sport of swimming is officially coming to both Jefferson City and Capital City high schools next school year.The Jefferson City School District posted job openings earlier this week for a head coa... April 21, 2023

Lady Jays soccer stops Sedalia Sacred Heart It was a night to work on fundamentals, get some needed rest for the starters and game action for the rest of the roster for the Jefferson City Lady Jays soccer team.And during the middle of three gam... April 20, 2023

Helias girls soccer falls to Ozark in Shootout In their fifth game in six days, fatigue was to be expected for the Helias Lady Crusaders.And the Lady Crusaders were just never able to get it going Saturday, as they dropped a 2-0 decision to the Oz... April 16, 2023

Late goal off corner kick lifts Ozark girls soccer past Capital City It was a tale of two halves for the Capital City Lady Cavaliers on Friday night against the Ozark Lady Tigers.The Lady Cavaliers had the upper hand in the first half and carried a 1-0 advantage to hal... April 15, 2023

Luebbert takes over helm of Jays wrestling When Darrell Luebbert was wrestling for the Jefferson City Jays, he envisioned being the leader of the program.Luebbert’s dream became reality Tuesday, as he was officially announced as the next... April 13, 2023

Jefferson City drops 12-11 decision to Battle There was no shortage of offense Tuesday night at Jefferson City High School.The Battle Spartans and Jefferson City Jays combined for 23 runs on 27 hits, but the Spartans held on late for a 12-11 vict... April 12, 2023

Jays manufacture win in Classic fifth-place game On days where offense is at a premium, good pitching and defense are a must.The Jefferson City Jays paired that with a little small ball Saturday afternoon to come away with a 4-1 victory in the fifth... April 9, 2023

Russellville falls to Eureka and Kirksville in Classic It was not the day the Russellville Indians wanted Friday in Day 2 of the Jays Baseball Classic at the American Legion Post 5 Sports Complex.After winning in walk-off fashion against the Fatima Comets... April 8, 2023

Jays top Cougars in first game at new home facility It was a night of many firsts Thursday for Jefferson City High School.The first baseball game on campus in school history, the first home run hit on the new field and the first win at the new field fo... April 7, 2023

Siebeneck helps Central Missouri to softball sweep against Lincoln It was quite the homecoming Tuesday for Central Missouri freshman pitcher Andi Siebeneck at Vogel Field.Siebeneck, a Blair Oaks graduate who helped lead the Lady Falcons to the 2021 Class 3 state cham... April 5, 2023

Lincoln softball swept by Rogers State The Lincoln Blue Tigers offense has been scuffling of late and taking on the defending national champion and eighth-ranked Rogers State Hillcats made it no easier Saturday at Vogel Field.Lincoln was b... April 2, 2023

Press Box: Early returns are positive to MLB rule changes The first series of the MLB season is almost complete and baseball fans are still trying to adjust to the new rules implemented this year to help speed up and help grow the popularity of the sport.Bet... April 2, 2023

Blair Oaks baseball beats Camdenton for another state-ranked win WARDSVILLE -- There was no panic button pressed for the Blair Oaks Falcons after an 0-4 start, and they are seeing the rewards this week.After the Falcons picked up their first win Tuesday, an 8-2 vic... March 30, 2023

Young Jays golf team opens season today The Jefferson City Jays will be looking to gain experience when they start the golf season at 4 p.m. today at the Sedalia Smith-Cotton Quad.With a young roster of two juniors, five sophomores and a fr... March 27, 2023

Jays tally game’s lone run in bottom of seventh in win vs. Cavs All runs count the same and teams will take them any way they are given.That is exactly how the Jefferson City Jays felt Wednesday night, as they picked up a 1-0 victory against the Capital City Caval... March 23, 2023

Arnold pitches Jefferson City past Warrensburg in 9-0 win Senior Zac Arnold had quite the start to his senior baseball season.Arnold allowed two hits in the first inning but that was it, as he threw six scoreless frames to lead the Jefferson City Jays to a 9... March 22, 2023

Jays bring young baseball team into season A young Jefferson City Jays’ baseball team will open its season at 5 p.m. today against the Warrensburg Tigers at Vivion Field.Jefferson City knows it will be a grind with its young group but li... March 21, 2023

Jefferson City boys return experienced tennis team The Jefferson City Jays tennis team brings back almost its entire roster from last season and is excited about the potential this season could bring.The Jays put in a lot of offseason work on their ow... March 21, 2023

Jefferson City track and field returns 11 state qualifiers The Jefferson City track and field teams return 11 state qualifiers from last year’s boys and girls team and are looking to take another leap this year.The Jays and Lady Jays will take that firs... March 20, 2023

Calvary Lutheran turns to young roster on baseball field A new era in Calvary Lutheran baseball starts when the Lions take their home field at 4:30 p.m. today for their season opener against the Van-Far Indians.After serving as an assistant for two years, A... March 20, 2023

Jays get past Pembroke Hill in Class 5 third-place game SPRINGFIELD -- It is not very often a team gets to end its basketball season with a win.While it was not in the game the Jefferson City Jays wanted to be in Saturday, the Jays concluded their season w... March 19, 2023

Jays fall to Ladue in Class 5 semifinal game SPRINGFIELD -- The Jefferson City Jays fell behind the eight ball early and were never able to quite recover.The Jays took a 2-0 lead but that would be their only lead of the game, as the Ladue Rams g... March 18, 2023

Jefferson City boys not content with just making Final Four The Jefferson City Jays will take the court as one of the last four teams still standing in Class 5 at 4 p.m. today against the Ladue Rams at Hammons Student Center on Missouri State’s campus in... March 17, 2023

Class 5 boys basketball Final Four team capsules Here are capsule looks at the teams in the Class 5 boys Final Four:Cardinal RitterRecord: 26-4.Head coach: Ryan Johnson (113-33, all at Cardinal Ritter).Final regular season ranking: No. 2.Notes:... March 17, 2023

Jays host baseball Jamboree at Vivion Field The Jefferson City Jays unofficially started their baseball season Tuesday with two ties in the Jamboree at Vivion Field.Jefferson City opened with a scoreless three-inning contest against the Blair O... March 15, 2023

Jefferson City girls fall in quarterfinals to West Plains BOLIVAR -- The Jefferson City Lady Jays had their season come to an end Saturday at the hands of the defending Class 5 state champion West Plains Lady Zizzers at Southwest Baptist University.The Lady ... March 12, 2023