I had a short interview last season with Katie Pritchard, following Waynesville’s loss to Glendale in the District 11 semifinal that I didn’t get good audio on unfortunately. But after watching the girls against Ozark, I dug out my notes from that chat.
Katie (on the right in the photo) set a Waynesville Tiger team record last year with 48 53 goals for the season. That came on the heels of her freshman season when she had 47 48. While her output may go down this season as she and her teammates build a stronger defense and more diversified offense, she will still be near the top in the region. She could play a role very similar to what Landon Donovan does for the US Men’s National team, providing play-making from the midfield but with speed that allows her to break past defenses on her own for goal scoring opportunities.
For those who are curious, the Missouri all-time scoring list is topped by a young woman who is a senior at KC O’Hara, a mid-season opponent for Catholic this year (in KC). O’Hara’s Michaella Fulmer had 169 at the end of last season.
Goals Player, team Seasons
169 Michaella Fulmer, O’Hara 2004-06
167 Annie Felts, Rolla 1998-2001
163 Leah Snider, Grandview 1989-92
134 Julie Twellman, Columbia Rock Bridge 1996-99
127 Danielle Shannon, Jefferson City Helias 2000-03
Annie Felts went on to play for the North Carolina Tar Heels. Michaella has signed to play for the Nebraska Cornhuskers
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Katie actually finished her sophomore season with 53 goals, after needing 48 to break her previous record. Entering this spring’s season she had a total of 100 to her credit.
Nelson Morgan
Waynesville
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