The shots didn’t fall early and the Crusaders couldn’t come back. Helias missed its first seven shots, while the Webster Groves Statesmen built the lead that would win them the Class 5 state championship.
Helias got its revenge. Last season, the Jefferson City Jays beat the Helias Crusaders 65-63 to win the Class 6 District 9 championship. Jefferson City beat Helias 74-53 last time the teams played Feb. 4 in Central Missouri Activities Conference play. But the No. 3 seed Crusaders were the ones celebrating Friday when they beat the No. 4 seed Jays 61-44 to win the Class 5 District 7 championship.
Nick Heislen was clearly a crowd favorite Tuesday night at Rackers Fieldhouse, and the Helias senior enjoyed every moment. Heislen showed he can be more than an all-conference football linemen, scoring a career-high 12 points to help the Crusaders to a 70-43 victory against the Sedalia Smith-Cotton Tigers on Senior Night.
Nick Heislen was clearly a crowd favorite Tuesday night at Rackers Fieldhouse, and the Helias senior enjoyed every moment. Heislen showed he can be more than an all-conference football linemen, scoring a career-high 12 points to help the Crusaders to a 70-43 victory against the Sedalia Smith-Cotton Tigers on Senior Night.
Desmond White was getting the superstar treatment Monday night, posing for several pictures with family and friends after the game at Rackers Fieldhouse. That’s what happens when you deliver a superstar performance.