Chiefs Shut Out Eagles

Kickapoo’s second match found them visiting District rival Nixa Thursday evening. First half goals from Heath Melugin, assisted by Adam Peterson, and Colton Sexton via a corner kick by Aaron Hamilton that came in stoppage time, provided the early lead. The third goal came midway through the second half on a defensive breakdown, brought on by the Chief’s continued pressure. Scored by Zach Hay from the top of the box.

It was a typical District game, physical and active. Nixa continues to impress, for while Kickapoo won as anticipated, the Eagles showed good team shape and they did have quite a few offensive thrusts. Adam Legg was required to cover the entire box to blunt several attacks. The Chiefs have so many weapons that I found myself unable to keep up with the number and range of substitutions. While captains Alex Palmer and Luke Prater were constants on the defensive line and central midfield, 2nd year captain Tyler Williams played forward and central midfield. That’s just one example as Coach Davidson looks at a variety of combinations early in the season while also working to get a very talented group as many touches as possible.

We’ll see scenes like the one above frequently this season. As Coach Howard in Rolla notes

“In my 16 years of soccer in Southwest Missouri, I can only think of a handful of teams that compare to them

Kickapoo – 3
Nixa – 0
Shutout by Adam Legg.

Parkview – 4
Carthage – 0
The Vikings opened their season at home Thursday against the Class 2 Tigers. Tim Griffin, assisted by Seth Fuson, scored in the first half for the ultimate game winner. Parkview got goals from Tom Marlow, Jason Florez and Zach Henderson in the second half. Assists for Marlow and Henderson, shut out by Tyler Kutz.

Waynesville-10
Sullivan-1

Lebanon
Central

Hickman - 2
Rolla – 1
Brock Jones scored for Rolla, from Kam Maddy. At Hickman.

JC Helias – 3
Camdenton – 0
Collin Grundstrom scores a hat trick at Camdenton. Full report by the Jeff City News Tribune

Monett – 4
Cassville – 1
Cassville took the first half lead on a goal from Ryan Schlichtman, assisted by Hector Valenzuela (updated). Monett got four unanswered goals in the second half to earn the opening game win for the District rivals. Goals by Horatio Trujillo, Oliver Ortega, Jorge Valderrama and David Valenciano.

Willard – 2
Marshfield – 1
The Tigers held on for the win at Marshfield Thursday. These teams may see each other again this weekend in the Willard Tournament. Game story on Marshfield Soccer.