Evangel Christian couldn’t miss. The Eagles made 20-of-26 shots in the second half to pull away from the Helias Crusaders, building a 75-59 win Wednesday in the first round of the Joe Machens Great 8 Classic at Fleming Fieldhouse.
Tauny Gore was glad to be back at the state championships. And very happy to finish back on the medals podium. Gore, a Helias senior, capped her high-school track career Friday with a third-place finish in the Class 4 girls long jump at Adkins Stadium.
They are ready to throw some big numbers at trying to win state honors. A total of 29 athletes from Helias will take part in the Class 4 track and field state championships today and Saturday at Adkins Stadium.