How much has Helias improved ?

[studlyduck]

As the season has moved along.

 

[HoldMyTrophy]

About 250 percentage points since starting 0-3, but I'm no math major. Sounds impressive though.

 

[anon_utvqikut1knht]

As the season has moved along.

As I see it they are part of a three horse race in C4 D7 along with Hannibal and Mexico. I still think they may emerge from this district.............

 

[Missouri Kid]

As I see it they are part of a three horse race in C4 D7 along with Hannibal and Mexico. I still think they may emerge from this district.............

Helias will be the most dangerous 3-6 team in the playoffs. The Hannibal-Battle game this week should be a good measuring stick and give us some insight about the district.

 

[hangmanbobbyjaggers]

If they get healthy, I would think they could come out of the district. Playing up so many games has taken a toll physically on them. Definately will be a good district tournament.

 

[canigetawitness]

Does Helias have a chance against Sullivan on Friday night?

 

[Rock Hard Corn Frog]

Does Helias have a chance against Sullivan on Friday night?

I'll be very surprised if Helias doesn't beat Sullivan fairly easily. Helias is down from where they have been but they lost to Battle by a point and to Rockhurst by 10 and Sullivan is not on the level of those teams.

 

[TigersSEC1968]

As I see it they are part of a three horse race in C4 D7 along with Hannibal and Mexico. I still think they may emerge from this district.............

I think you might be right. Mexico and Hannibal play a lot of Class 3 competition. Hannibal plays Booneville and Fulton, with the rest being Class 4. Mexico plays four Class 3 teams and even Calaway in Class 2. Helius is beefed up with three Class 6 games and two class 5 games. I think it is an advantage as they improve through the season to have played bigger schools versus playing down. Location and available opponents in certain classes causes a disadvantage come playoff time. The way they have performed against Battle and Rockhurst makes me believe they will make it to the quarterfinals again.

 

[JoeyNorthlandoKCMO]

Helias wins the district.

 

[hangmanbobbyjaggers]

I think it will be really tough for them to win it. I think Hannibal has the edge right now. It is definitely a 3 horse race though.

 

[studlyduck]

Just heard a reporter's prediction, 35-14 Helias. Helias is getting some people back off the injury list. One way or the other a good test for the Eagles going into district play.

 

[SHML]

I am hearing more injuries for Helias from the Sullivan game. The offensive side of the ball is where most of the problems have occurred and has become weak area for them. If they can get through this first round of districts, Hannibal is going to be a tough number for them in the 2nd round.

 

[JoeyNorthlandoKCMO]

I gave Helias too much credit for the close game with Rockhust... That was before the Jeff City game. Rock is a team that is reaching depths not seen in their program since 1965.

 

[mlbruem]

#3 and 4 Qb's played the Rockhurst game - #4 played the Sullivan game - basically no other backups available - if Fadoul is back for districts Helias can make a run.

 

[studlyduck]

#3 and 4 Qb's played the Rockhurst game - #4 played the Sullivan game - basically no other backups available - if Fadoul is back for districts Helias can make a run.

I'm not sure about the Helias depth chart situation, but I do know they were very fortunate to get out of Sullivan with a win. Nice bounce on a punt is what comes to mind.

 

[mlbruem]

That is very true

 

[JoeyNorthlandoKCMO]

#3 and 4 Qb's played the Rockhurst game - #4 played the Sullivan game - basically no other backups available - if Fadoul is back for districts Helias can make a run.

Yes, it all makes a lot more sense now.

 

[hangmanbobbyjaggers]

Yes, it all makes a lot more sense now.

I do not think they get past Hannibal.

 

[mlbruem]

Hannibal is a huge favorite especially with that game being in Hannibal if Helias should get that far which is not a given.

 

[JoeyNorthlandoKCMO]

Hannibal is a huge favorite especially with that game being in Hannibal if Helias should get that far which is not a given.

Hannibal still has to get Mexico out of the way as well.

 

[SHML]

It has been a long time since Helias was not the favorite to win their district. It has been even longer then that they have not won their first round game. It just tells you how fast things have changed in one year with what was a very talent group of Sophomores and Juniors from last years team that played a lot of minutes and rolled through districts.