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Clever Jays Become SWMO's First 20-Win Team This Season
The previously downtrodden team is now 20-2 and 4-0 in the Mid-Lakes Conference.
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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The Clever Jays boys' basketball team has become the first 20-win team in southwest Missouri this season, a remarkable turnaround from just 3 and 4 wins in recent years. The team is now 20-2 overall and 4-0 in the Mid-Lakes Conference.
Why it matters
The Jays' rapid rise to become the region's first 20-win team this season is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the players and coaching staff, who have transformed the program from a perennial loser to a dominant force in just a few short years.
The details
After struggling with just 3 and 4 wins in the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons, the Clever Jays boys' basketball team has turned things around in a big way. They are now 20-2 overall and a perfect 4-0 in the Mid-Lakes Conference, making them the first 20-win team in southwest Missouri this season.
- The Jays had just 3 wins in the 2022-23 season.
- The Jays had just 4 wins in the 2023-24 season.
- The Jays are now 20-2 overall and 4-0 in conference play in the 2025-26 season.
The players
Clever Jays
The boys' basketball team from Clever, Missouri that has turned their program around to become the first 20-win team in southwest Missouri this season.
The takeaway
The Clever Jays' remarkable turnaround from a struggling program to the first 20-win team in the region this season is an inspiring story of perseverance, hard work, and the power of belief in oneself. Their success serves as a model for other teams looking to transform their fortunes and reach new heights.
