The Jefferson City Lady Jays have been searching for solutions to fix their defensive woes this season, and they might’ve found the perfect combination Saturday against the Capital City Lady Cavaliers.
They all knew it. Earlier this month, the Helias Lady Crusaders jumped out to a 4-0 lead in a game against the Capital City Lady Cavaliers. Capital City then scored five unanswered runs to rally for a 5-4 victory. On Saturday, the Lady Crusaders led the Lady Cavaliers 4-0 after three innings in the Class 4 District 5 Tournament championship game at the American Legion Post 5 Sports Complex. Helias remembered what happened the last time. “Absolutely, no doubt,” Helias coach Kelly Fick said. Capital City remembered what happened the last time. “That’s exactly what we talked about,” Capital City coach Brett Skinner said.
Helias coach Davis Harris had a question after Monday night’s volleyball match against the Capital City Lady Cavaliers. “Well, we beat a district opponent and a conference opponent. Does that count as two wins?” Harris jokingly said after the Lady Crusaders won in a 25-18, 25-11, 25-22 sweep at Helias Gym.
Late free throws sealed the game for the Lady Trailblazers. Father Tolton was down two points with under two minutes to play, then Sophie Angel hit two free throws to tie the game with 1:44 left, Brooklyn Coolley grabbed an offensive rebound and hit two free throws to take the lead, then Ellie Reynolds and Sam Wright combined to hit five of six in the final minute to take a 47-44 win Monday against the Capital City Lady Cavaliers.
It was a solid opening two quarters for the Capital City Lady Cavaliers.
They did a good job on the offensive end and held a potent Hickman offense in check in taking a six-point deficit into halftime.
But things went awry in the opening minutes of the third quarter.