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Dec 7, 2024 | 
columbiamissourian.com | Audrey Stanard |Chris Farbolin
For nearly three quarters of the MSHSAA Class 3 championship Saturday, Blair Oaks was playing catch-up. The Falcons were in unfamiliar territory at Memorial Stadium, trailing by multiple possessions for the first time since Sept. 5 against Lutheran North. Seneca junior linebacker Brodie Probert intercepted a pass by junior quarterback Tyler Bax and returned it 44 yards to Blair Oaks' 38-yard line.
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Dec 1, 2024 | 
columbiamissourian.com | Chris Farbolin
By By Chris Farbolin Blair Oaks football hadn't so much as trailed in a game since its lone loss of the season, a 58-28 defeat to Lutheran North on Sept. 5. But Maryville flipped that script early in an MSHSAA Class 3 semifinal, controlling it for three quarters before a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns spurred the Falcons to a 28-14 comeback victory on Saturday at Blair Oaks High School in Wardsville.
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Nov 30, 2024 | 
columbiamissourian.com | Chris Farbolin
Blair Oaks football hadn't so much as trailed in a game since its lone loss of the season, a 58-28 defeat to Lutheran North on Sept. 5. But Maryville flipped that script early in an MSHSAA Class 3 semifinal, controlling it for three quarters before a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns spurred the Falcons to a 28-14 comeback victory on Saturday at Blair Oaks High School in Wardsville.
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Nov 23, 2024 | 
columbiamissourian.com | Chris Farbolin
By Chris Farbolin Blair Oaks football has consistently jumped out to commanding leads early and held them throughout games this season. That wasn't the case in the first quarter of the Falcons' 49-0 win over Hallsville in a MSHSAA Class 3 quarterfinal Saturday at Hallsville High School. Class 3 No. 1 Blair Oaks didn't have its typical dominant start; however, the Falcons eventually settled in offensively.
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
columbiamissourian.com | Quentin Corpuel |Chris Farbolin
By Quentin Corpuel,Chris Farbolin Hallsville football had a less than memorable 2-7 regular season. Despite this, Hallsville rattled off wins over Winfield, St. Charles West and Moberly en route to a MSHSAA Class 3 District 3 championship. Quarterback Brayden Matheney's strong play in the postseason catapulted Hallsville to its Class 3 District 3 title. Matheney passed for 11 touchdowns to just two interceptions in the playoff stretch.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
columbiamissourian.com | Quentin Corpuel |Chris Farbolin
By Quentin Corpuel,Chris Farbolin Tipton allowed a touchdown on the opening drive, falling into an early 6-0 deficit Friday night against visiting Salisbury. The Cardinals quickly answered with a 4-yard touchdown run by running back Lucas Cashman to take a 7-6 lead. From there, it was all Tipton as the No. 1 seed rolled to a commanding 40-6 victory over the fourth-seeded Panthers in the MSHSAA Class 1 District 2 semifinals.
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Nov 18, 2024 | 
columbiamissourian.com | Quentin Corpuel |Chris Farbolin
By Quentin Corpuel,Chris Farbolin Tipton allowed a touchdown on the opening drive, falling into an early 6-0 deficit Friday night against visiting Salisbury. The Cardinals quickly answered with a 4-yard touchdown run by running back Lucas Cashman to take a 7-6 lead. From there, it was all Tipton as the No. 1 seed rolled to a commanding 40-6 victory over the fourth-seeded Panthers in the MSHSAA Class 1 District 2 semifinals.
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Nov 16, 2024 | 
columbiamissourian.com | Chris Farbolin
By By Chris Farbolin JEFFERSON CITY - With just under seven minutes remaining in the fourth quarter Friday night, Helias faced third-and-16 from its own 23-yard line. The Crusaders led 23-18, but Lebanon needed just one stop to give its offense a chance to take the lead. Quarterback Austin Weaver launched a pass down the left sideline and hit wide receiver Logan Hillman in between two defensive backs for a 31-yard gain and a first down.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
columbiamissourian.com | Quentin Corpuel |Chris Farbolin
By Quentin Corpuel,Chris Farbolin Since losing in overtime to Rock Bridge 29-22 on Sept. 27, Helias hasn't missed a beat. The Crusaders have won five consecutive games, holding their opponents to seven points per game over that span. Top-seeded Helias looks to bring home its second-consecutive district title in the MSHSAA Class 5 District 5 Championship against No. 3 seed Lebanon at 7 p.m. Friday in Jefferson City.
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Nov 14, 2024 | 
columbiamissourian.com | Chris Farbolin
Two seasons ago, Tyler Bax walked onto the field as a freshman at Blair Oaks with aspirations of leaving his mark on one of mid-Missouri's most successful high school football programs. The Falcons had already won four state championships and were on their way to a fifth. Bax served as the backup quarterback on the 20222 state championship squad behind starter Dylan Hair, who led Blair Oaks to a 14-0 season capped by a 32-27 victory over Lamar in the MSHSAA Class 2 title game.
