Helias and Capital City each made cases to be the top high school football team in Jefferson City, throughout the 2024 season. The Crusaders and Cavaliers each look to stake a claim as the top squad in the state capital Friday night.
Reigning Central Missouri Activities Conference champion Helias is fresh off a 29-22 overtime loss to Rock Bridge last Friday. The Bruins scored 22 unanswered points in the clash to snap the Crusaders’ 12-game CMAC winning streak.
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