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BASEBALL CITY, Fla. — The Helias Crusaders rolled to a pair of wins Monday.

A.J. Raines was as good as advertised. The Timberland senior quarterback racked up 430 yards of total offense Friday night to lead the fourth-seeded Wolves to a 41-24 victory against the second-seeded Helias Cruasders in the Class 5 District 4 championship game at Ray Hentges Stadium.

On a night where the Helias honored some of its first teams in football program history, the current Crusaders put on a show. Helias scored seven first-half touchdowns Friday night, then added a last-minute field goal before halftime for good measure, on its way to a 59-13 victory against the Vianney Golden Griffins at Ray Hentges Stadium.

It was a true team effort. Up by a touchdown at halftime Friday night against the Hannibal Pirates, the Helias Crusaders dominated the third quarter on their way to a season-opening 31-21 victory. “Everybody played so well for us tonight,” Helias coach Chris Hentges said. “We got a lot of great efforts from a lot of kids.”

Consistent offense Friday night powered the Jefferson City American Legion Post 5 Juniors.

Helias coach Chris Wyrick picked up win No. 400 in his coaching career with a thrilling 4-3 win against crosstown rival Jefferson City to claim the Jays Baseball Classic title Saturday at Vivion Field.

It may have just been the bottom of the first inning, but the Helias Crusaders were in a bit of a situation. The Carthage Tigers scored five runs in the top of the first to knock the Crusaders into an early hole Tuesday at the American Legion Post 5 Sports Complex.