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| − | {{Highschoolteam|Name = Thomas Jefferson | + | {{Highschoolteam|Name = Thomas Jefferson Independent |
|image = ThomasJeffersonMO.jpg | |image = ThomasJeffersonMO.jpg | ||
|citystate = Joplin, MO | |citystate = Joplin, MO | ||
| − | |currentcoach = | + | |currentcoach = Justin Kleinheider |
| − | |state = 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2013 [[MSHSAA]] | + | |state = 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017 [[MSHSAA]] Class 1 |
|nats = | |nats = | ||
| + | |nats appearances = [[2012 HSNCT]] | ||
| + | |status = Active | ||
| + | |size = 72 (MSHSAA enrollment: grades 9-11 in March 2022) | ||
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| − | '''Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School''', often referred to as '''Thomas Jefferson''' or '''TJ''', is a school located in Joplin, MO. Thomas Jefferson | + | '''Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School''', often referred to as '''Thomas Jefferson''' or '''TJ''', is a school located in Joplin, MO. Thomas Jefferson was the dominant team in Class 1 of [[MSHSAA]] competition for much of the 2000s and 2010s, winning ten state titles from 2002-2017. |
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==State Performance== | ==State Performance== | ||
| − | After winning its first state | + | After winning its first state championship in 2002, Thomas Jefferson emerged as a dominant force in Class 1 MSHSAA competition, claiming five of the next six championships. In 2009, TJ went 1-2 at the MSHSAA State tournament, losing to [[Stanberry]] 205-190 and [[Tarkio]] 210-195, marking the first time the school had not advanced to the Class 1 playoffs since 1999. |
| − | + | TJ reclaimed the Class 1 title in 2013 following a 5-year drought. Thomas Jefferson successfully defended its title in 2014 by winning the Class 1 championship game in overtime after regulation ended in a 380-380 tie with [[Pilot Grove]]. | |
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==Other Notable Titles== | ==Other Notable Titles== | ||
In 2013, Thomas Jefferson won the Kansas state site of the [[National History Bowl]]. TJ defeated [[Chanute]] 350-90 in the semifinal and [[Iola]] 290-150 in the final to claim its first state history bowl championship. | In 2013, Thomas Jefferson won the Kansas state site of the [[National History Bowl]]. TJ defeated [[Chanute]] 350-90 in the semifinal and [[Iola]] 290-150 in the final to claim its first state history bowl championship. | ||
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[[Category:High school teams]] [[Category:Missouri high school teams]][[Category:Missouri (State)]][[Category:High school quizbowl in Missouri]] | [[Category:High school teams]] [[Category:Missouri high school teams]][[Category:Missouri (State)]][[Category:High school quizbowl in Missouri]] | ||
[[Category:Original QBWiki Page]] | [[Category:Original QBWiki Page]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:04, 7 May 2023
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| Location: Joplin, MO | |
| Coaches | Justin Kleinheider |
| State Championships | 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017 MSHSAA Class 1 |
| National Appearances | 2012 HSNCT |
| Program Status | Active |
| School Size | 72 (MSHSAA enrollment: grades 9-11 in March 2022) |
| NAQT Page | link |
Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School, often referred to as Thomas Jefferson or TJ, is a school located in Joplin, MO. Thomas Jefferson was the dominant team in Class 1 of MSHSAA competition for much of the 2000s and 2010s, winning ten state titles from 2002-2017.
Conference Performance
Thomas Jefferson competes in the Ozark 7 Conference against 6 other area schools, including Purdy and McAuley Catholic. TJ has won both the regular season and conference tournament titles in the Ozark 7 every year since its inception.
State Performance
After winning its first state championship in 2002, Thomas Jefferson emerged as a dominant force in Class 1 MSHSAA competition, claiming five of the next six championships. In 2009, TJ went 1-2 at the MSHSAA State tournament, losing to Stanberry 205-190 and Tarkio 210-195, marking the first time the school had not advanced to the Class 1 playoffs since 1999.
TJ reclaimed the Class 1 title in 2013 following a 5-year drought. Thomas Jefferson successfully defended its title in 2014 by winning the Class 1 championship game in overtime after regulation ended in a 380-380 tie with Pilot Grove.
Other Notable Titles
In 2013, Thomas Jefferson won the Kansas state site of the National History Bowl. TJ defeated Chanute 350-90 in the semifinal and Iola 290-150 in the final to claim its first state history bowl championship.
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