Here’s a look at a regular visitor to both the Ozarks as well as the post-season from Central Missouri, the Jefferson City Jays coached by Matt Stacey.

Lady Jays soccer team looks to build off good season

The Jefferson City Lady Jays know they have a target on their backs. Success will do that to you. And that’s just fine with the Lady Jays, coming off their second consecutive district title and a trip to the Class 3 soccer quarterfinals.

“We’ve got our minds set to go far into the postseason,” Lady Jays coach Matt Stacey said. “But we know people are going to be gunning for us.”

The team returns several starters, including a handful of seniors who have started since they were freshman.

One of the senior starters is Kara Steiner (pictured above), rumored to be a Drury Panther’s signee.

The Jays opened their season Monday at the Bi-State Shootout in St Louis, winning 3-0 over Alton Marquette.

ST. LOUIS – The Jefferson City Lady Jays opened the soccer season Monday with a 3-0 blanking of Alton (Ill.) Marquette in the opening round of the Bi-State Shootout.

“I can’t remember the last time we won our first game of the season,” Lady Jays coach Matt Stacey said.