Glendale Falcons – 1
Kickapoo Chiefs – 2
The Chief’s came out fast tonight and taking advantage of the strong wind, Turner Adams sent a free kick into the box in the fifth minute that while initially parried, fell to Josh McCutcheon who was then taken down before he could shoot. Senior Nate Lavoy buried the resulting penalty kick for the early lead.

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Glendale finally broke through midway through the second half soon after sophomore Evan Garrad was moved up into the midfield from his outside back position. Garrad won a ball, pushed it left and Roman Aldaiz then slotted a ball to jr Austin Hart, who had his back to the goal and was just inside the penalty area. Hart was able to collect the ball and make a quick turn to his left towards the center of the box before getting off a quick shot that stayed low and settled into the far side netting to knot the score.

The game-winner was scored by Devan Selsor as the Chief’s mounted one of their patented counter-attacks. The more active side all evening, a ball won deep in their end was quickly sent forward and Selsor’s hard work got him into the attack down the left side. He was rewarded for his effort and as he carried the ball into the left side of the box, he unleashed a shot the found the far side netting, sending the Chief’s fan’s into hysteria (below).

The Chief’s finish 9-0 in the Ozark Conference and reclaim the Ozark Conference title, which the Camdenton Laker’s snatched last year while ending the Chief’s four year streak. The Chief’s play this evening erased any doubts about whether they deserved the #1 seed in the upcoming District 11 playoffs. Unless Glendale can find some energy and attitude worthy of the derby, it’s likely to be Kickapoo vs Carthage in the Sectional game on November 9th. That makes tomorrow’s game against the visiting Tiger’s even more interesting now. Come out and support the Kicking for A Cure double-header tomorrow at Kickapoo that includes a game between Republic and Webb City. Arrive early for the best seats!