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The Rock Bridge defense swarms Hickman quarterback Doug Luetjen during the jamboree practice last night on Hickman field. Jefferson City scrimmaged against the Columbia teams.   Read the Article

Local Sports Stories
First-and-goal for Rock Bridge
By RUS BAER of the Tribune’s staff
The Rock Bridge football team looked every bit the part of the state championship contender it’s expected to be during the opening possession of last night’s jamboree at Hickman Field.

Hamblin provides offense in MU victory
By PHILIP BATSON of the Tribune’s staff
After spending the majority of her freshman season playing in defense, Ashley Hamblin has made the switch to forward as a sophomore seem effortless.

Centralia tests passing game in jamboree
By JOHN MILLER of the Tribune’s staff
MEXICO, Mo. - Football is a game of adjustments. Jamboree scrimmages, though, are more about shaking off the rust than outthinking the opponents.

Thunderbirds plugging holes around McGuire
By RUS BAER of the Tribune’s staff
KINGDOM CITY - Running behind a senior-dominated offensive line last year, North Callaway wing back Bobby McGuire fondly recalled the gaping holes he saw that helped him average a whopping 10.7 yards per carry.

Missouri volleyball opens with victory
By the Tribune’s staff
The Missouri volleyball team, ranked 13th in the country, opened its season by sweeping Alabama State 30-8, 30-9, 30-8 yesterday afternoon in the first of three matches to be played by the Tigers at the Long Beach State Invitational in Long Beach, Calif.

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