Thursday’s Game Reports

Willard 4, Marshfield 0 – I’ll be back with more details after I take care of some billable client work. For my new readers from Willard and Marshfield, click on the photo above to be taken to the photo page where you’ll find over 50 photos from the game.

On a related note, it’s good to see you on the sidelines again Coach Paulsell (on left in photo above – click on the photo to see a larger size)

Rolla 2 – Glendale 1
This game in Rolla between fierce Ozark Conference rivals reflected the intensity both teams bring to the game and is often the case, plays a major role in determining the Ozark Conference champion. Rolla struck first, in the 11th minute when Kelsey McFarland scored on an assist by Kaitlin Bramel. Kaitlin got her turn in the 20th minute on a ball from Sophie Cox, giving the Bulldogs a 2-0 lead at halftime. Glendale continued to fight and were kept close in the match by some fine goalkeeping by Laura McElroy according to reliable (Rolla) sources. Brittany Bloom pulled the Falcons within one goal when she scored, assisted by Jeni Frewin, in injury time.

The game takes the Bulldogs to 12-1-3 on the year and 6-0-0 in the Ozark Conference. Barring a major upset by either West Plains, Parkview or Hillcrest, the Bulldogs should finish undefeated and retain their Ozark Conference crown.

Parkview 7, Hillcrest 2
The Vikings visited their Ozark Conference rivals at Hillcrest in a lively affair Thursday. Parkview got on the board first and scored four unanswered goals in the first half. The first came from Liz Carney, assisted by Kristine Malter, while Malter, Emmy Dale and Laura Robb also notched goals. Dale was assisted by Catalina Montenegro. The Hornets fought back in the second half with Erin Boschen, assisted by Katie Foster, scoring first. The Vikings Malter notched two more goals for her hat trick on the evening however, sandwiching a goal by Montenegro. Boschen got her second of the match to complete the scoring in the game and for the Hornets.

Joplin 0, Lebanon 0
In what must have been a battle, these two rivals squared off and went two overtimes before settling for the tie. Thanks Scott!