- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Jefferson City Today
By the People, for the People
St. Elizabeth Hornets take first place in Show-Me Central Conference
Vienna Eagles fall to Hornets 55-47 in close matchup
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
The St. Elizabeth Hornets defeated the Vienna Eagles 55-47 on Friday night, taking sole possession of first place in the Show-Me Central Conference standings. The game was close throughout, with Vienna leading at the end of each of the first three quarters, but St. Elizabeth rallied in the fourth quarter to secure the victory.
Why it matters
This win puts the Hornets in a strong position atop the conference standings, while the loss drops the Eagles to second place. The outcome of this game could have significant implications for the rest of the conference season and playoff seeding.
The details
St. Elizabeth was led by Ben Engelmeyer, who recorded a double-double with 16 points and 14 rebounds, along with four blocked shots. Brayden Kempker added 14 points for the Hornets, and Kyson Green finished with 11 points and four steals. For the Eagles, Teagan James scored a game-high 24 points, with 17 of those coming in the second half.
- The game was played on Friday, February 14, 2026.
- St. Elizabeth and Vienna each had one conference loss entering the game.
- Calvary Lutheran suffered its second conference loss on Friday at Jamestown.
The players
Ben Engelmeyer
A player for the St. Elizabeth Hornets who recorded a double-double with 16 points and 14 rebounds, along with four blocked shots.
Brayden Kempker
A player for the St. Elizabeth Hornets who scored 14 points.
Kyson Green
A player for the St. Elizabeth Hornets who finished with 11 points and four steals.
Teagan James
A player for the Vienna Eagles who scored a game-high 24 points, with 17 of those coming in the second half.
What’s next
St. Elizabeth (13-10, 4-1 SMCC) continues conference play on Tuesday at Tuscumbia, while Vienna (11-13, 5-2) hosts Crocker on Tuesday for Senior Night.
The takeaway
This game showcases the competitive nature of the Show-Me Central Conference, with the top teams battling for positioning in the standings. The Hornets' comeback in the fourth quarter demonstrates their resilience and ability to adapt to the game's flow, while the Eagles' strong start highlights their potential to challenge for the conference title.
