Branson Pirates – 2
Neosho Wildcats – 1
The Branson Pirates broke through on their home field for the first time on Monday. A 2-1 victory over a very fast Neosho team earned the Pirates their first COC win and their first on field victory at John E. Chase stadium. The Pirates scored first mid way through the first half on a rebound goal by Koda Sorenson (5) setup by a great cross from the right wing, flicked on by Carlos Luevano. Neosho answered late in the first half with a well executed corner. Tied one one at halftime the Pirates came out
with an energy that lasted the entire second half.
The game winner came off the foot of Freshman Juan Navarro 20 minutes into the second half on a
counter set up by Austin Paynes long run up the wing. Neosho had the wind that continued to pick up and pressured the Pirate defense but solid short passing and another stellar performance by goalkeeper James Huffman along with team play withstood the assault leaving the Pirates with their 4th victory of the season. The Pirates are now 4-8, 1-1 in the Central Ozark Conference.
Hillcrest Hornets – 6
Ozark Tigers – 3
The Hornet’s won their 5th game of the season Monday after The Tiger’s struck first. The Hornets came back with 3 goals while giving up another to finish the first half with a 3-2 lead. 3 more goals for the Hornet’s put the game beyond reach for the Tiger’s who got the last goal of the night with about 15 minutes left. In addition to being their 5th win of the season. it was Hillcrest’s first ever victory over Ozark. Hornet’s goals were scored by Bryce Collier (3), Michael Freeman (2) and Cody Wallace. Ozark goals scored by x, #10 and #5.
Nixa hosts Rogersville
