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The Jays visit Camdenton tonight in a Class 5 District 5 semifinal

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If you're headed to Bob Shore Stadium tonight, kickoff is 7 p.m. The No. 6 seed Jefferson City Jays (5-5) visit No. 2 seed Camdenton in a Central Missouri Activities Conference rematch from earlier this year. It's the Jays' first Week 11 game in four seasons.

  • Camdenton: 8-2, the district's No. 2 seed
  • Week 2: Camdenton won 61-34
  • West Plains rushing: 61 yards on 26 attempts
  • West Plains passing: 19-of-47

The Jays go to Camdenton after a 43-20 win at West Plains

  • Jefferson City43
    West Plains20
    FinalThe Jays' first postseason win since 2023.
  • Jefferson City
    Camdenton
    Fri., 7 p.m.Class 5 District 5 semifinal at Bob Shore Stadium.

Source: Jefferson City News Tribune

Last Friday, the Jays trailed West Plains 14-7 after the first quarter, then scored 29 unanswered points. Camdenton beat seventh-seeded Lebanon 49-27 to get here, and it plays under first-year coach Cole Walker.

“Our defense is showing up to the party now.”

Eric Thomas, Jefferson City coach

34.9points per game Camdenton averages

The Lakers carry that average into tonight's game.

Source: Jefferson City News Tribune

Sources: Jefferson City News Tribune, Columbia Missourian

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