Monday’s Game Results

Jefferson City Jays – 2 (OT)
Kickapoo Chiefs – 1
In a game that offered an excellent preview of what could happen in the playoff season, the Kickapoo Chiefs extended the #12 state-ranked Jays to the end of their rope, before losing on a breakaway midway through the second OT period. The Chiefs showed well this evening, using a mix of tactical approaches that forced the Jays to adjust as the game progressed. Both teams called on their goalkeepers early and both Jessie Sanderson (Jeff City & Drury Panthers signee) and Jessica McCutcheon (Kickapoo) came through. Jessica is pictured late in the 2nd half clearing a ball from the box and flattening Roshanda Stanley, the Jays athletic defender (Webster University signee).

The Chiefs goal was scored by Paige Blotter in the 67th minute from just outside the six yard box. The goal was a well struck ball that fell to Paige’s feet following a failed clearance. It was a direct result of Chealsey Russell’s decision to get into the box. As the Jefferson City coaches noted following the game, Russell has spent the past three years making an impact on this game and forcing them to find a solution to her efforts. The lead would not hold up however as the Jays tied the match in the 74th minute on a goal by Kelly Strope from Molly Cowley.

The game winner came in the 94th minute on a fine individual effort. Freshman forward Molly Cowley, moved towards the right side in anticipation of the diagonal through ball that came from teammate Kelsey Sanders. Cowley’s run into the box gave her another chance to slot the ball past an exposed goalkeeper, after missing two similar opportunities earlier in the match. The win moves the Jays to 16-4-2 on the season.

Greenwood Blue Jays – 1
at Joplin McAuley – 0
The Jay’s win over their District opponent moves them to 9-7 in this their inauguaral season

Lebanon Yellowjackets – 3
Willard Tigers – 0
The Yellowjackets got one in the first half and two in the second in the game against the Class 1 Tigers. Goals were scored by Emily Boyer, Stephanie O’Halloran and Hanna Winkel.

Springfield Catholic – 9
at West Plains Zizzers – 1
Tara Bailes scored four goals and had two assists for the Irish, Elle Holtman had two goals and two assists, Anna DeLong had two goals, and Erin FitzGerald scored her first high school goal for the Irish. Emily Kessler had two assists and Alicia Tonjuk had one. The Zizzer’s goal came from Mollie Plocher who scored on a penalty Kick in the 53rd minute after being taken down in the box.

Hillcrest Hornets – 4
Central Bulldogs – 1
On Senior night, the Hornets came back after giving up a goal to Central’s Molly Waxman. Led by Czech exchange student Sabina Borecka who tied the game on an unassisted goal, sophomore Erin Boschen got the game winner in the first half on an assist by Emily Durnal. Alicia Otero and Borecka got goals in the second half.

Joplin Eagles – 2
Nixa Eagles – 1
In a District 12 preview, the teams played a tight physical match with several yellow cards. Joplin opened the scoring, punishing a defensive mistake. Shortly into the second half, Sarah Goble tied it when a shot from Jessie Yach hit the bottom of the crossbar, went straight down and bounced high enough to allow a rushing Sarah to head it in. The winning goal came on a Joplin player’s drive through a crowded box to slot the ball home.

Ozark Tigers – 4
at Camdenton Lakers – 2
A pair of goals from Megan Gunnels helped pace the Tigers as they get the win on the road.

Sullivan at Rolla