The Blue Jays’ Conference team included, from left to right, Ethan Lucas, Ayden Wilroy, Mercer Deatz, Ally Demott and Josie Watkins.

Blue Jay Scholar Bowl ends regular season play 24-6

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The Blue Jays traveled to Craig for the 275 Conference Tournament on March 28, 2018. The Blue Jays beat both Tarkio and DeKalb in the first two rounds 220-70 and 190-160.  In round three, Rock Port entered the loser’s bracket with a loss to Mound City 130-230.  The Blue Jays recovered defeating Jefferson 160-150 to face Mound City for the championship.  The Blue Jays ended the night with a second place finish to the Panthers, 90-260. Point totals for the five matches were captain Mercer Deatz – 200, Ethan Lucas – 130, Ally Demott – 110, and Ayden Wilroy – 70.  The Blue Jays ended the conference season with the 2nd place 275 Conference trophy and an overall match record of 24-6.  Both Mercer Deatz and Ethan Lucas received 1st Team All-Conference honors.  Districts will be held at Mound City on Saturday, April 14.