Stories by Trevor Hahn

Renegades take aim at MINK League title tonight vs. Mustangs On paper, the Jefferson City Renegades enter their first-ever MINK League Championship Series as the underdog against the St. Joseph Mustangs.The Mustangs ended the regular season with the league&rsqu... July 27, 2023

In first home playoff game, Renegades down Bombers 9-4 Step 1 was securing a home MINK League playoff game for the Jefferson City Renegades. Step 2 was winning it.And the Renegades put together one of their most complete efforts of the season Monday night... July 25, 2023

Renegades set to host Bombers to start MINK League playoffs It’s been a memorable season for the Jefferson City Renegades, but they have their eyes on something bigger.The Renegades (20-24) will open the MINK League playoffs at 7 p.m. today against the S... July 24, 2023

Renegades fall to Outlaws in regular-season finale The plan for Saturday night’s game against the Joplin Outlaws changed Saturday morning when the Jefferson City Renegades found out they did not hold the potential tiebreaker against the Outlaws.Instea... July 23, 2023

Press Box: Players buying into what the Renegades are selling The Jefferson City Renegades have put together their best season yet in the organization’s short history, and there’s one major reason to be credited.The Renegades brought a roster of roughly 30 playe... July 23, 2023

Renegades top Outlaws to clinch MINK League home playoff berth For the first time in the organization’s history, the Jefferson City Renegades will host a MINK League playoff game.The Renegades clinched at least the No. 2 seed in the South Division playoffs ... July 22, 2023

Outlaws hold off Renegades for 8-7 victory Baseball is a game of inches and Thursday’s game between the Jefferson City Renegades and the Joplin Outlaws came down to just a few inches.With two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning and th... July 21, 2023

Legends enjoy themselves in exhibition win against Renegades It is fun for the Jeff City Legends just to take a baseball field again.But it is sure a lot more fun when they can beat the Jefferson City Renegades in the process.“It’s really entertaini... July 15, 2023

Hile hired as Capital City girls soccer head coach It was not too long ago Kelsey Hile was breaking records as a girls soccer player for the Jefferson City Lady Jays. Now Hile will look to make her name as the new head coach of the Capital City Lady C... July 14, 2023

Renegades split doubleheader with Bombers The Jefferson City Renegades have been in a rough spell of late and desperately needed something to go their way to create momentum.The Renegades got that Monday night at Vivion Field in Game 2 of the... July 11, 2023

WarDogs bring message to exhibition game against Renegades Baseball is a game. It can be fun, it can be competitive, it can be a business, but the U.S. Military WarDogs are using America’s pastime to unify the country for a greater good.The WarDogs are ... July 7, 2023

Renegades' rally comes up short in loss to Mustangs After a slow start offensively, it was too little, too late for the Jefferson City Renegades on Wednesday night against the St. Joseph Mustangs at Vivion Field.The Renegades entered the seventh inning... June 29, 2023

Renegades fail to cash in during loss to Clarinda The Jefferson City Renegades had plenty of opportunities Monday night’s MINK League contest at Vivion Field but were unable to come through when it mattered most.The Renegades stranded 10 runner... June 27, 2023

Pitching, defense lead Renegades to win against A’s The Jefferson City Renegades have proven they are a very difficult team to beat if they get good pitching and defense, and that was the case again Sunday night at Vivion Field against the Clarinda A&r... June 25, 2023

Renegades split doubleheader with Merchants The Jefferson City Renegades knew they needed to respond in Game 2 of Saturday’s doubleheader against the Carroll Merchants after an uncharacteristic performance in a Game 1 loss.The Renegades d... June 25, 2023

Press Box: In addition to being entertaining, CWS features potential future MLB stars The MLB Draft is set to begin two weeks from today and there has been no better stage to watch the game’s next set of stars than the men’s College World Series the past couple of weeks in ... June 25, 2023

Four-run eighth leads Renegades past Griffons It was only a matter of time before the Jefferson City Renegades’ offense broke through Tuesday night at Vivion Field against the Nevada Griffons.After stranding 10 baserunners in the first seve... June 21, 2023

Renegades get past Outlaws in MINK League action The team that makes the fewest mistakes typically wins in baseball.This held true in Monday night’s MINK League contest between the Joplin Outlaws and the Jefferson City Renegades. Joplin committed fi... June 20, 2023

Renegades pick up third straight victory against Griffons The Jefferson City Renegades keep finding ways to win.And the Renegades winning ways continued Thursday night against the Nevada Griffons, as good pitching and defense paved the way for a 4-3 victory ... June 16, 2023

Renegades defeat Griffons to continue win streak during homestand The Jefferson City Renegades’ offense continued its hot stretch at the plate Tuesday night at Vivion Field against the Nevada Griffons.After Jefferson City tallied 17 runs in Sunday’s run-... June 14, 2023

Bottom of the lineup leads Renegades past Mustangs The bottom four hitters of the Jefferson City Renegades’ batting order more than did their part Sunday night against the St. Joseph Mustangs at Vivion Field.Luke Melton, Kam Durnin, Charlie Roga... June 12, 2023

Renegades, Peak Prospects split DH in different styles It was a tale of two games in Friday’s MINK League doubleheader between the Jefferson City Renegades and the Des Moines Peak Prospects at Vivion Field.The Renegades used clutch hitting and pitch... June 10, 2023

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