Branson Newcomer Tourney

Branson PiratesA four team round robin affair, it kicks off with a pair of games this evening followed by four games on Saturday with the winner being determined on points.

Marshfield Blue Jays – 4
Carthage Tigers – 1
The Jay’s got goals from Danielle Coffeman (2), Ashley Honeycutt and Dannacya Mostrom.

7pm
Logan-Rogersville Wildcats -
Branson Pirates –

Moberly Lady Spartan Invitational Tournament

Moberly Spartans logoThis is a large tournament with three separate divisions (see below) that will play individual round robins with the winner based upon points accumulated (also below).

Premier Division:
Camdenton Lakers – Class 3, challenging for District 10 title
Mexico
Moberly Spartans – Class 2, ranked # in the state
Fort Osage Indians – Class 1, a second year program

Camdenton Lakers – 3
Mexico – 1
Camdenton trailed 1-0 at the half before scoring two goals in the first 8 minutes of the second half. Sophomore Cassie Hale, Junior Ashleigh Paschel, and freshman Miriam Taylor each scored a goal in the contest for the Lady Lakers.

Moberly Spartans – 3
Fort Osage Indians – 0

Division One:
Warrenton
Hannibal
Southern Boone
Boonville

Hannibal – 2
Warrenton – 3

Southern Boone – 3
Boonville – 0

Division Two:
Montgomery Co.
Kirksville
Winfield
Moberly JV

Kirksville -
Montgomery Co. –

Winfield –
Moberly JV –

Point System: Teams will be awarded points for the following:
7 points for a win, 3 points for a tie, 2 points for a shutout and 1 point for every 3 goals scored (up to 6 goals, 2 points).

Example: A team wins 3-0. They’ll receive 7 points for the win, 2 points for the shutout, and 1 point for scoring 3 goals, totaling 10 points for the game.

Neosho Wildcats Girls Soccer Tournament – Day Two

Neosho Wildcats, April 2010

Neosho Wildcats, April 2010

Following wins by Neosho and Joplin on Friday, second round games continue today leading up to the 3rd place and title games on Saturday morning.

Black Division Standings & Results
Joplin Eagles (2-0)
Hillcrest Hornets (0-1-1)
Neosho JV (0-1-1)

Neosho JV – 0
Hillcrest Hornets – 0

Hillcrest Hornets
Joplin Eagles -

Gold Division Standings & Results
Neosho Wildcats (1-0-1)
Willard Tigers (1-0-1)
Carl Junction Bulldogs (0-2)

Willard Tigers – 1
Neosho Wildcats – 1
Down 1-0 against Willard, Neosho’s Copeland tied the score after the Lady Tigers’ keeper came out of the 18-yard box to go after a loose ball. Copeland was able to get to the ball before the keeper, tipped it past her and fired a shot into the net.

Freshman Miriam Dashtipour scored for Willard in the first game. Dashtipour hit a great ball off of a free kick outside the box that found the net.

Carl Junction Bulldogs – 0
Willard Tigers – 1
In the second game, freshman Lindsay Owens won a ball outside the box, outplayed the defender toward the goal then struck a high shot just inside the 18 that clipped the crossbar and found the net. Shut out by Brittaney Dunn

Willard will play Joplin for the Championship at 10AM Saturday.

Neosho Girls Soccer Tournament

The Neosho Wildcat’s Girls Soccer Tournament opened this afternoon with a pair of games. The tournament features five schools and the Neosho JV squad, split into two divisions. Four of the schools are part of Class 3 District 12 so there will be some assumptions we’ll be able to draw following the title game Saturday morning.

Neosho Wildcats -
Carl Junction Bulldogs -

Joplin Eagles -
Neosho JV -

The Gold Division includes Neosho, Willard and Carl Junction
The Black Division includes Hillcrest, Joplin and the Neosho JV

Thursday Girls Soccer

Hillcrest Hornets – 0
Logan-Rogersville Wildcats – 4
The Wildcats earn the win with an offensive outburst, including a pair of goals by Haley Weeks and goals by Najee Donson and Stevie Heidzig.

Bolivar Liberators – 0
Nixa Eagles – 3
The Eagles get another winning streak started with goals from Lauren Moats, assist by Kelsey Haist; Kelsey Haist, assist by Moats and Kelsey Bartell, assist by Moats. Shutout by Kristin Miller. The Eagles are now 9-2 with another COC win under their belts. Nixa travels to Cooper to play Glendale on Monday to renew District 11 play.

Lebanon Yellowjackets -
Dixon Bulldogs -

Greenwood Blue Jays – 4
Marshfield Blue Jays – 2
The teams were tied 2-2 at halftime but Greenwood came out on top in the end. Marshfield goals by Dannyca Mostrom and Ashley Honeycutt. Annabelle Chaffin had a brace for Greenwod while Sara Cook and Mary Margaret Kirkman each added one.

Missouri State Wins Spring Exhibition Game At SLU

Devon Newport (Glendale/SSC) With The Ball

Devon Newport (Glendale/SSC) With The Ball

Beautiful night on a beautiful pitch at Robert E Hermann Stadium in St Louis Wednesday. Missouri State and St Louis University, last seen battling for the opportunity to advance to the second round of the NCAA tournament, renewed acquaintances for a Spring exhibition match. As a player and a coach, once you reach this level you never want to lose but I’ve also learned to take these games with a grain of salt. It’s a good opportunity to try things and in the case of new SLU Coach Mike McGinty, learn more about your team under game conditions.

All this to preface a result that was a positive one for our local boys as Jordan Hoffman, as promised at half time, scored for the Bear’s in the 66th minute. The young man was also removed from the game before the ensuing restart when his ‘banter’ with SLU forward Mike Roach reached a level that the referee felt warranted a red card. So much for a simple Spring match between these two teams.

For the Billikens, both Devon Newport (Glendale/SSC) and Ryan Moses (Kickapoo/SSC) were in the starting line up and played the majority of the match. Good stuff tonight which you can see in the photos and I’ll throw up one or two videos tomorrow.

Donate Prom Dresses For Resale Saturday By Goodwill

goodwill-logoGoodwill is collecting prom dresses all week.

Drop off dresses from 9 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. through Friday of this week at 520 W. Battlefield Road, says Dawn Dallas, district manager for Goodwill. Everyone who donates a dress will get receipt for their tax deductible donation and be entered to win a gift certificate at a drawing Saturday.

Goodwill will have a prom dress sale from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at the store. The base price for most dresses is $20, which will be split between Goodwill and the Simon Youth Foundation.

520 E. Battlefield, Springfield, MO 65807 417/888-0044
Store Hours M-S:9am-8pm Sun:10am-6pm
Donation Hours M-S:9am-7:45pm Sun:10am-5:45pm

Because I Hate ManU and Chelsea

arjen robbenDefender Martín Demichelis put FC Bayern München’s UEFA Champions League quarter-final triumph over Manchester United FC down to the “spectacular” duo of Franck Ribéry and Arjen Robben. Robben added to his collection of eye-catching goals for treble-chasing Bayern with their decisive second at Old Trafford, meeting Ribéry’s corner with a superb volley that swept the ball past fellow Dutch international Edwin van der Sar. For Bayern, who had trailed 3-0 late in the first half, that goal spelt salvation – making it 3-2 on the night and giving them the away-goals advantage after a 2-1 first-leg win in Munich.

Demichelis told UEFA.com: “It was tremendous vision from Franck Ribéry, who played the perfect ball across, and Arjen’s execution was fantastic. Both Franck and Arjen are spectacular players who can win a game at any moment.

Here’s the basis of the wonderful video above