California Democrat

Jefferson City, Battle meet a week after being shut out Watching the previous game and evaluating what went right and what went wrong is a typical practice for football teams. Last week's 63-0 loss at De Smet, the top-ranked team in Class 6, wasn't typical for the Jefferson City Jays. by Jason Strickland Published Oct. 18 2019 @ 2:30am

Helias knows it will have its hands full against talented Rock Bridge The Rock Bridge Bruins opened the season in the top 10 in Class 6 in the Missouri Media Rankings. But a 0-4 start knocked them off nearly everyone's radar. Nearly everyone. by Tom Rackers Published Oct. 18 2019 @ 2:25am

Blair Oaks defense looks to continue shutout streak at School of the Osage The end of the regular season is near, and the Blair Oaks defense is on a roll as the postseason approaches. The Falcons will try for their third straight shutout tonight when they visit the School of the Osage Indians in Osage Beach. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. by Greg Jackson Published Oct. 18 2019 @ 2:20am

Fulton visits Mexico for annual Highway 54 Bowl The Fulton Hornets will take whatever works on any particular night. Though their record doesn't show it, the Hornets have the prowess at the skill positions to run off a slew of big plays. But that same bevy of ball catchers and carriers can also grind away at the opposing defense if it's geared toward big-play prevention. by Josh Mosley Published Oct. 18 2019 @ 2:15am

California set to host Southern Boone in Tri-County matchup With the regular season nearing its conclusion, the California Pintos are focused on attempting to improve. The next opportunity to show progress is tonight as the Pintos prepare to host the Southern Boone Eagles in a Tri-County Conference contest. by Kevin Labotka Published Oct. 18 2019 @ 2:15am

North Callaway goes to Mark Twain for EMO matchup Now that they possess a share of the Eastern Missouri Conference lead, the North Callaway Thunderbirds can't allow it to be a distraction moving forward. by Ryan Boland Published Oct. 18 2019 @ 2:10am

South Callaway seeks to topple conference co-leader Wright City The South Callaway Bulldogs are in a situation to have some sway. South Callaway has an ideal opportunity during the final two weeks of the regular season to impact who wins the Eastern Missouri Conference championship, starting tonight when it hosts co-leader Wright City. by Ryan Boland Published Oct. 18 2019 @ 2:10am

Versailles hosting Eldon in match of one-win teams A pair of Tri-County Conference rivals with identical records face off tonight when the Eldon Mustangs go on the road to face the Versailles Tigers. by Dave Roberts Published Oct. 18 2019 @ 2:05am

School of the Osage to host top-ranked Blair Oaks In the span of a week, the School of the Osage Indians are going from one extreme to the other in the Tri-County Conference standings. And it certainly won't be an easy task. by Dave Roberts Published Oct. 18 2019 @ 2:05am

Tipton looking for win to build momentum Tipton coach Tony Braby has told his team to keep their chins up and to keep working hard. The Cardinals (1-6) lost their sixth game in a row last week with a 43-6 decision against Cole Camp. Tipton looks to get back in the win column as they get ready to face the Santa Fe Chiefs (2-5). by Kevin Labotka Published Oct. 18 2019 @ 2:00am

Five runners medal for Little Pintos The Little Pintos cross country team competed in its meet Oct. 5 in Sedalia.The 6-8 age group had 84 runners. Published Oct. 16 2019 @ 12:05am

Kirksey qualifies for golf district The California girls golf team finished in seventh place out of nine teams at its district match Oct. Published Oct. 16 2019 @ 12:05am

Pintos boys cross country places second The California Pintos varsity boys cross country team finished in second place with 107 points Oct. 12 at the Russellville Invitational. For the varsity girls team, Sarah Kirby finished in fifth place. Published Oct. 16 2019 @ 12:05am

High Point volleyball holds eighth grade night High Point volleyball's eighth grade night was Oct. 8 — the team played the Capital City Comets and then had a parent game after the regular game. Published Oct. 16 2019 @ 12:05am

Hallsville pulls away from Pintos On a cold Oct. 11 evening, the California Pintos fell to 1-6 on the year as they suffered their first shutout of the season in a 38-0 loss to the Hallsville Indians (5-2). by Kevin Labotka Published Oct. 16 2019 @ 12:05am

Softball wins on Senior Night The California Pintos softball team took advantage of scoring opportunities early as it scored four runs in the bottom of the first inning en route to a 8-1 win Oct. 8. by Kevin Labotka Published Oct. 16 2019 @ 12:05am

Weekly high school sports recap Results from California, Russellville, Jamestown and Prairie Home schools. Published Oct. 16 2019 @ 12:05am

Jays head to St. Louis for matchup against No. 1 De Smet De Smet is 6-0 with two wins against ranked teams and hasn't scored fewer than 32 points this season. Jefferson City coach Terry Walker realizes how grueling tonight's task is against the top-ranked Spartans. by Jason Strickland Published Oct. 11 2019 @ 2:30am

Helias preps for another shot at slowing Monroe City's wing-T The Helias Crusaders have picked up a bit of atonement this season with wins against Vianney and Borgia after falling to those two last season. by Tom Rackers Published Oct. 11 2019 @ 2:25am

Blair Oaks to face Southern Boone for Homecoming WARDSVILLE — The Blair Oaks Falcons are inching closer to their fifth straight Tri-County Conference championship. But behind the Falcons are three teams with one loss in conference play, and one of them is their next opponent. by Greg Jackson Published Oct. 11 2019 @ 2:20am

Fulton looks for big-play balance against Southeast FULTON — After giving up a 70-yard kickoff return for a touchdown last Friday at Hannibal, Fulton coach Trey Barrow made a rather cut-and-dried request of the Hornets. by Josh Mosley Published Oct. 11 2019 @ 2:15am

California to face tough opponent in Hallsville CALIFORNIA — The California Pintos are looking to get back in the win column after falling short in a comeback attempt last week against the Eldon Mustangs. by Kevin Labotka Published Oct. 11 2019 @ 2:15am

North Callaway eager for EMO clash with Montgomery Count KINGDOM CITY — A compelling win has given the North Callaway Thunderbirds the meaningful matchup they crave. by Ryan Boland Published Oct. 11 2019 @ 2:10am