Comments on: Glendale Earns Share of Ozark Conference Soccer Title

By: Waynesville Dad

Waynesville Dad — Thu, 10 May 2007 17:03:46 +0000

Sorry to Steve. My comment was in
response to “SCOTT”.

By: Waynesville Dad

Waynesville Dad — Thu, 10 May 2007 16:35:58 +0000

The sgf website has always been one that stays positive and appreciates good soccer regardless of who plays it, I hope it can remain so. “SCOTT” saw a different view of the same game than we did on the other end of the bleachers.
The shots on goal are clearly shown on the score board (10-5 in favor of Catholic), the foul in the box took out our player and was “understandably” called. The pk was made. Catholic played a quality game where they controlled a majority of the minutes with very strong mid-field play. Way. scored 3 times, Catholic 1. Way won.
All teams have played a game where they thought they played better than the opponent, but lost.
I’m sure our memory of last years game in the “splashy wet small field” of Catholic, which took away our 2 strongest advantages (speed & quickness) may be entirely different than Catholic’s. The “faster more athletic” comment didn’t come from Waynesville, but will be remembered by Catholic next year. That’s how rivalries are made. Why don’t we parents & spectators let the girls play the game & just appreciate good soccer. The girls will be grown and gone soon enough, lets stay positive and enjoy the game.:)

Injuries, Lou is right we all have them.
Waynesville lost it’s senior defender Janai Miller for the year in the 1st half of the 1st game. That’s soccer, but it’s not fair, especially to those who are injured.

By: Steve McDonald

Steve McDonald — Thu, 10 May 2007 13:27:28 +0000

Good point Lou. Soccer is very physically demanding with a lot of games in a very short season. This of course means if you take a week for recovery time you’ll miss 3 games. Most girls will choose to play hurt and risk becoming injured instead. I don’t blame them, I probably would have too.
Wow, so much for my whining. I didn’t realize all 7 of you Glendale ladies couldn’t play. Makes us seem almost lucky with 5. You must have a deep bench to still be playing at your level.
I hope your recovery is the best your doctor’s ever seen.

By: Lou Opfer

Lou Opfer — Thu, 10 May 2007 03:24:41 +0000

I think every team in the area has had their share of injuries, not just Nixa:
Catholic lost Garrison
Kickapoo lost Whitney Hall
Rolla was missing Kaitlin Bramel
Ozark was missing Melissa Hogan
And at Glendale: Im out with a broken ankle, Marisa broke her tail bone, Megan tore her ACL, Lindsey Sprouse is suffering foot problems, Laura tore numerous ligaments in her elbow, Jordan pulled her hip flexer early and Lauren Bettlach tore her quad…

Injuries are part of the game…EVERY team has theirs (some more than others…and some worse than others)

By: Dave Neeley

Dave Neeley — Wed, 09 May 2007 21:47:54 +0000

In response to Scott’s comment.

The shots on goal difference was 10-5; the goal difference was 3-1

By: Steve McDonald

Steve McDonald — Wed, 09 May 2007 15:00:38 +0000

Willard 2 Nixa 0.
Willard was a good test for the Eagles last night who face an uphill battle with injuries the remainder of the season. Nixa played the entire game without 3 starters Jessie Yach, Kristen Thurmond, Luce Crim and no-less important defender Alesia Harp and midfielder Tiffany Graham .
To their credit Nixa played their best team possesion game this season. Without the usual go-to players they realized everyone is a go-to. In my “unbiased” opinion, meaningful possesion was marginally in Nixa’s favor but the Eagles continue to suffer from a real lack of finishing ability. Willard went on the board first midway through first half with a Nixa own goal. The tigers second goal came late in the second half when Eagles adjusted forward to seek a tying goal.
As a side line note; I spoke with Regina Bodine after the game and told her the first year we played them I didn’t think I would ever like her. Bo and Adrienne had a couple of pretty good confrontations their first few games and Regina always seemed to play a game of intimidation. That has changed over the past couple of seasons and last night I told her I have really come to enjoy watching her play. She has turned into a real classy player and a great team leader. During the game last night she patted Nixa freshman Jo pavlowski on the back in genuine appreciation after one of their many one on one battles. I can’t remember any other player in this area make that kind of gesture during game play in the past 4 years.

By: Scott

Scott — Wed, 09 May 2007 13:14:03 +0000

The slower and less athletic Catholic team outshot Waynesville 20-5 and possesion was dominated by Catholic. Waynesville was awarded a penalty kick in the first minute for no understandable reason which ruined an otherwise enjoyable match.

By: Dave Neeley

Dave Neeley — Wed, 09 May 2007 03:34:48 +0000

Comment on Rolla Game- Rolla’s win over Lebanon actually moved Waynesville into 2nd place in the OC and a chance of a tie for 1st pending the outcome of the Kickapoo/Glendale game on Wednesday.

By: Dennis

Dennis — Wed, 09 May 2007 02:04:02 +0000

The Waynesville Lady Tigers dug deep and pulled out a victory over the Irish of Springfield Catholic, 3-1.

By all accounts it was a very competitive & hard fought game.