Archives for June 2008

Let’s open with video shot by Chris Brewer of the News-Leader. And who would have guessed we’d get more video from the paper than from KOLR 10, the one TV station in town that has shown a commitment to soccer?

Pritchard notches hat trick, Gold team gets tie by Logan Hoffman of the News-Leader (and Drury Panthers goal keeper)

Photo Gallery by Mark Schiefelbein for the News-Leader

Q&A: Tyler McElroy, Glendale Soccer by Michael Stacy, post-game.

Tying Times by Jeff Kessinger at the Christian County Headliner offers feedback and interviews with Ozark Tiger players Robbie Curtis and Jake Lumby. His co-worker Kyle Wilson covers the Girls game with Tying Times, while chatting with Erica Hogan from Ozark and Stephanie Allen from Nixa.

Bad weather good for Allen is TJ Brice’s contribution to the News-Leader coverage that evening, chatting with Stephanie Allen, Jacklyn Finley and Coach Evan Palmer from the Nixa Eagles. He covers the Boy’s game with Ozark duo plays last game together and his conversations with Ozark’s Robbie Curtis and Jake Lumby.

Pritchard tallies all 3 goals in All-Star tie by Dave Roberts at the Waynesville Daily Guide offers a game update

I’ll add more as I find them.

Also some articles leading up to the game:

On The Move Again by Kyle Wilson of the Christian County Headliner and Finley ready to take game to next level by Logan Hoffman of the News-Leader with stories about Jacklyn Finley of the Nixa Eagles

Hogan excited for final high school soccer game about Erica Hogan, Ozark Tigers, also by Logan Hoffman

Soccer All-Stars to compete in Springfield from the Cassville Democrat regarding goalie Anthony Larson and forward Ryan Schlichtman of the Cassville Wildcats

Area soccer standouts set to compete in Southwest Missouri All-Star Games about the Waynesville Tigers and Crocker Lions representing last night – Michael Davis from Waynesville and Nathan Rigsby from Crocker on the boys side, along with Katie Pritchard, Sade’ Boswell, Lauren Kelly, Tash Lord and Shanna Neeley from the Girls team at Waynesville.

Camdenton soccer all-stars take to the field Thursday from the Lake Sun Leader regarding Josh Baldwin and Nate Lipps as well as Blair Baker, Megan Manzer and Alisha “Girdy” Morice from the Girls team.

Falcon seniors dominate field in all-star soccer offers conversations with Lou Opfer and Justin Rogers of the Glendale Falcons in advance of the game.
Q&A: Patrick McCarthy, Glendale soccer prior to the game.

Chiefs to dominate all-stars offers interviews with Heath Melugin, Zack Hay and Jessica McCutcheon prior to the game.

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I was asked by a reporter from the News-Leader about what the All-Star game represents for me. After spending a couple of hours digging through hundreds of photos, and posting 98 of them to my Flickr and SmugMug sites, I think I can distill it.

The players always exceed my expectations.

The All-Stars have led their teams. They’ve excelled on the larger stage as well, and when you bring them together their pride and their competitive spirit ensure that these games will allow them to thrive while also enjoying themselves. As one player noted, there is no pressure. But there is, the best kind though, the pressure they place on themselves. At the same time, they discover a new side of the players they’ve competed against, or read about, for the past four years because now they are teammates. Much like the journey many of them will make on college teams, or as college students, I’d like to believe this game is about their opportunity to prance, to display their spirit and their skills, and they always deliver. Thanks!

Here is a slideshow of my photos.

I’m going home to get some rest. I’ll be back tomorrow to point you to the professional writers who were out to cover the game. Enjoy.

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The 4th Annual Southwest All-Stars game will be played this evening at Lake Country Soccer, field #1.

Girls game at 6:00 pm
Boys game at 8:00 pm

First played in December 2004, the game is dedicated to recognizing High School seniors who have exhibited skill and leadership on the pitch. The players in that initial game, and subsequent, consider it a significant event in their High School playing career. We hope today’s players enjoy the same experience.

The All-Star rosters feature over 30 players headed for college careers following tonight’s game.
* Missouri State has signed three (Tara Bailes, Heath Melugin and Justin Scicluna – West Plains)
* Drury has signed a pair (Katy McLain, Kyler Temple) from Kickapoo.
* Missouri Southern has four (Brianna Ragains – Lebanon, Randi Russell & Stephanie Taylor – Joplin and Stuart Ziegler – West Plains)
* Missouri S&T has signed one (Zack Hay).
* Southwest Baptist has a pair headed to Bolivar (Natasha Lord – Waynesville, Blair Baker – Camdenton).

Chealsey Russell (Kickapoo) is headed for Rice (D1), although she is injured tonight
Katie Pritchard, who set a State career scoring record with 171 goals will play basketball for the Drury Panthers.

The Great Lakes Valley Conference is also represented by Anne Prenger (Catholic, UMSL) and Tyler McElroy heads for Rockhurst. The MIAA Conference has additional representation with Lou Opfer (Glendale/Truman State).

Robbie Curtis (Ozark/Springfield Demize) has signed to play for last year’s NCAA D2 finalists, Lincoln Memorial University.

There is a total of 15 players who were recognized at the All-State level as well, across all classes.

Dr Rusty Bond joins us from the Cox Health Athletic Advantage program. Check out the information on their services on the back cover of the program.

Thank you to Cox Health Athletic Advantage, Lake Country Soccer, J&K Soccer, The Copy Shoppe, Baywash Car Wash in Cassville as well as the Springfield Demize and Coester’s, for their support of the game and these players..

The event is organized jointly by SGFsoccer.com, Southwest Missouri’s soccer resource, and Springfield Soccer Club, home to over 20 teams including the two time State Champions and Regional Semi-Finalists, the U17 boys team.

For additional information, please contact:
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