The Blair Oaks offense came through when it needed to.
The Falcons collected only one hit, but Warren Davis’ sixth-inning RBI single put them up for good in a 3-1 Tri-County Conference win Saturday afternoon against the Southern Boone Eagles at Vivion Field.
COLUMBIA The Fulton Hornets Cole Blattner competed in a first-place match for the second straight season on Day 2 of the Class 2 state championships Thursday at Mizzou Arena.
It was a quick first day for the Blair Oaks Falcons at the Missouri Duals. The Falcons went 0-3 at Helias Gym, with less than half a lineup competing in each dual. “Unfortunately, it turns into an individual tournament, which is not where we want to be,” Blair Oaks coach Mike DeMilia said of wrestling shorthanded. “Lots of injuries, so many guys who haven’t made their weight for numerous reasons.
Outside the Blair Oaks wrestling room, there is a white sheet of paper hanging on the door with two words printed on it: “One more.” It serves as a reminder for the Falcons each time they enter the room. Just nine months earlier, Blair Oaks only needed to win “one more” match at the Class 2 boys wrestling state championships to bring home the program’s first state trophy in nine seasons. With six state qualifiers returning this season, and four state medalists among that group, the Falcons are hoping for “one more” chance at a state trophy.
The Jefferson City Renegades are your 2023 MINK League champions! Head coach Mike DeMilia joined the Big Show on Monday to talk about winning a wild championship series over St. Joseph, and about the season as a whole. Listen to the full conversation here: