2011 Ozark Conference All-Conference Team

Karl Dupont, Waynesville Tigers and Hunter Durham, Kickapoo Chiefs

Karl Dupont, Waynesville Tigers and Hunter Durham, Kickapoo Chiefs

Post season recognition. 55 boys are recognized by the 10 teams in the Ozark Conference.

MVP Defense – Griffen Locke, Joplin Eagles, 11
Co-Offensive MVP
* Karl DuPont, Waynesville Tigers, 12
* Hunter Durham, Kickapoo Chiefs, 11

Player School Grade Position
Joseph Loden Joplin 12 B
Griffen Locke Joplin 11 B
Joe Rice Joplin 11 F
Elliot Williams Kickapoo 11 M
Hunter Durham Kickapoo 11 F
Devan Selsor Kickapoo 12 M
Karl Dupont Waynesville 12 F
Camoy Blash Waynesville 11 F
Steven Spellmon Waynesville 12 B
Miles Wilson Rolla 12 B
Aaron Froehlich Rolla 10 F
Austin Hart Glendale 12 M
Robbie Hoffman Camdenton 12 D
Brian Otradovec Parkview 12 F
Brodie Bender West Plains 12 F
Cody Cates Lebanon 9 D
Caleb Boston Hillcrest 10 GK
2nd Team
Brock Renken Joplin 10 GK
Ryan Estus Joplin 11 F
Will Krolman Joplin 11 B
Aaron Strunk Kickapoo 11 F
Jake Nedoma Kickapoo 12 M
Dane Ruggeri Kickapoo 12 D
Ian Drew Waynesville 12 M
Zach King Waynesville 12 M
Brandon Loredo Waynesville 12 B
Matt Calvert Rolla 11 M
Logan Houf Rolla 10 M
Alex Wolfram Glendale 12 K
Sam Knetzer Glendale 12 D
Connor Smith Camdenton 11 M
Levi Pueppke Parkview 11 B
Colton Hensley West Plains 12 M
Michael Juergensen Lebanon 12 GK
Jared Wilkinson Hillcrest 12 M
Honorable Mention
Garrett Ward Joplin 11 M
Cole Shepard Joplin 11 B
Turner Adams Kickapoo 11 D
Josh McCutcheon Kickapoo 11 M
Steven Jimenez Waynesville 11 M
Matt Pryor Waynesville 12 B
Jesse Ellis Waynesville 12 B/M
Gage Scurlock Rolla 10 Keeper
Hunter Short Rolla 10 F
Matt Call Glendale 11 D
Evan Garrad Glendale 11 M
Kyler Moore Camdenton 11 F
Thomas Hunter Lebanon 10 D
Louis Taylor Parkview 10 M
Evin Barber Parkview 12 GK
TJ Joy Parkview 11 B
Ryan McDermott Hillcrest 11 D
Austin Strait Hillcrest 11 D
Logan Johnson West Plains 11 F
Brayden Hutfless Kickapoo 12 K

Ozark Conference Title Finishes In Three-Way Tie

With identical 8-1 Conference records, the Joplin Eagles, Kickapoo Chiefs and Waynesville Tigers share the 2011 Ozark Conference title. Waynesville ensured a share with their win Wednesday evening at Glendale, a 2-1 overtime affair. UPDATE – per Nelson Morgan’s comment, it is the first Ozark Conference title for the Tigers. Congratulations boys.

For the Eagles, it was their win at Rolla on Tuesday. From the Joplin Globe following the Eagles win Tuesday at Rolla

Dig up all those cliches — such as “biggest win in years” — for the Joplin High School soccer team. It really was the Eagles’ biggest win in years.

Joplin earned a share of the Ozark Conference title by beating Rolla 3-0 on Tuesday.

Said Miller: “I believe we’d been in this position previously three times in my 12 years (as head coach). Our goal always has been a get a banner to hang up. This is our first championship — outright or shared — since 1993.”

The Eagles scored their goals in the first half — Jonathan Ponce (assisted by Luis Santillan) at 3:00, Joseph Rice at 4:00 and Colton Maggard at 35:00. Brock Renken had six saves, according to Joplin statistics.

Coach Nick Schmitt at ZizzerSoccer.com has the entire Conference table.

9/6 Waynesville – 3 Joplin – 1
10/4 Joplin – 3 Kickapoo – 2
10/26 Glendale – 1 Waynesville – 2 (OT)

Kickapoo Chiefs Defeat Glendale Falcons

kickapoo-chiefs-by-heeren-2011In a game typical of this local derby, emotions ran high and it wasn’t until the second half before a soccer game reared it’s head. With both squads affected by injuries to key players, it would fall to strong individual efforts to create goals this evening.

The first goal came as Hunter Durham fought off a challenge for a head ball and pushed hard into the box where he was able to reach the endline and turn towards the box. His simple square ball towards the penalty spot was one-timed into the net by Connor Heeren, ably filling the central midfield role normally handled by Josh McCutcheon. Heeren’s play this evening, providing a reliable alternative for his teammates, was a highlight for me.

Durham was later rewarded for his hard work tonight when he buried Aaron Strunk’s square ball in the 63rd after Glendale had tied the game. Strunk began his run with a quick turn outside the box, headed for the endline and then to the goal. Durham timed his run well and reached the ball just before Wolfram, Glendale’s keeper, was able to kick it out. Both Kickapoo goals can be seen in the video’s below.

Glendale’s goal was scored by John Chalendar as he was the recipient of Yamille Campo’s hard work, who made an overlapping run that took him down the right side. His cross was deflected to the far side where Chalendar was able to shoot into an unguarded net.

Hunter Durham nets the game winner from Aaron Strunks assist

Connor Heeren scores to give Kickapoo the lead in the 45th

All-Ozark Conference Girls Soccer Honors

Molly Brewer, Glendale Falcons (2012) vs IWA

Molly Brewer, Glendale Falcons (2012) vs IWA

The Missouri Soccer Coaches Association has released the All-Ozark Conference honors for 2011. The Conference is made up of ten teams across Districts 10, 11 and 12 and one Class 2 team in Hillcrest. On an editorial note, with 55 players the Coaches have essentially named 30% of the players to the list. I’d prefer to see a more select list at this level.

Player of the Year: Emily Cline, Glendale
Best Offensive player: Molly Brewer, Glendale
Best Defensive Player: Alix Opfer, Glendale
Keeper: Kindra Lierz, Glendale
Coach of the Year: Jeff Rogers, Glendale

.

1st Team

.

Molly Brewer Glendale Falcons M 2012

.

Emily Cline Glendale Falcons F 2011

.

Alix Opfer Glendale Falcons D 2012

.

Kindra Lierz Glendale Falcons K 2014

.

Miriam Taylor Camdenton Lakers F 2013

.

Haley Baker Camdenton Lakers D 2011

.

Kali Kuse Camdenton Lakers D 2011

.

Taylor Banholzer Rolla Bulldogs M 2012

.

Nicole Howard Rolla Bulldogs F 2014

.

Marin Gelsheimer Kickapoo Chiefs M 2011

.

Kaylee Stephens Kickapoo Chiefs D 2011

.

Jesslyn Clark Waynesville Tigers M 2012

.

Jourdan Kilthau Waynesville Tigers D 2013

.

Carsyn Beard Lebanon Yellowjackets D 2012

.

Kelsey Loderhose Parkview Vikings F 2011

.

Sammi Phegley West Plains Zizzers K 2011

.

Leigh-Ann Craig Joplin Eagles M 2014

.

Danielle Dorsey Hillcrest Hornets D 2011

.

.

.

2nd Team

.

Allison Yoakam Glendale Falcons M 2013

.

Ashlan Fiester Glendale Falcons D 2011

.

Drianna Raff Glendale Falcons F 2013

.

Sarah Kate Sprouse Glendale Falcons D 2013

.

Sandy Shore Camdenton Lakers K 2011

.

Whitney Snow Camdenton Lakers M 2014

.

Makenzie Manzer Camdenton Lakers D 2012

.

Ellen Spooner Rolla Bulldogs F 2011

.

Kendra Wood Rolla Bulldogs M 2012

.

McKenna Adams Kickapoo Chiefs F 2011

.

Katie Lynn Kickapoo Chiefs F 2011

.

Sarah Dowling Waynesville Tigers M 2012

.

Anna Cressler Waynesville Tigers M 2011

.

Abigale Zimmerman Lebanon Yellowjackets F 2012

.

McKenzi Payton Parkview Vikings D 2011

.

Anela Auala West Plains Zizzers M 2012

.

Ashlea Norman Joplin Eagles F 2011

.

Shinaed Peavey Hillcrest Hornets M 2011

.

.

.

Honorable Mention

.

Danni Weaver Glendale Falcons D 2013

.

Courtney Wampler Glendale Falcons M 2013

.

Ashleigh Paschel Camdenton Lakers F 2011

.

Taylor Tronstad Rolla Bulldogs M 2012

.

Miriam Melugin Kickapoo Chiefs M 2014

.

Brittany Baker Kickapoo Chiefs M 2012

.

McKenzie Danzer Kickapoo Chiefs K 2012

.

Cheyenne Forshey Waynesville Tigers K 2012

.

Desiree Strief Lebanon Yellowjackets D 2012

.

Tori Wood Lebanon Yellowjackets F 2013

.

Emily Courtney Parkview Vikings M 2013

.

Amy Greene Parkview Vikings D 2013

.

Becca Castillo Parkview Vikings F 2012

.

Suzee Tullos West Plains Zizzers D 2013

.

Courtney Cox West Plains Zizzers D 2013

.

Anna Banwart Joplin Eagles M 2014

.

Kellie Stringer Joplin Eagles D 2012

.

Lauran Thompson Joplin Eagles D 2011

.

Kim Moore Hillcrest Hornets F 2012

Thursday Games – Yeah Howie!

Mike Howard, Rolla Bulldogs (2011 May)

Mike Howard, Rolla Bulldogs (2011 May)

Not yet the final day of games despite the News-Leaders claims today. Top of the list? Mike Howard of the Rolla Bulldogs goes for his 600th career win tonight as the squad heads NE to visit the Union Wildcats, a Class 2 program. The next opportunity would come Tuesday in the District playoff game against Waynesville. UPDATE – The Bulldogs got the win. More tomorrow!

There are several Ozark Conference games, the most interesting being Lebanon’s visit to Waynesville. The teams are tied at 4-4 in the Conference, the winner finishes in the Top Half of the Table.

Republic Tigers – 2
Greenwood Blue Jays – 4
Greenwood goals were scored by Mary-Margaret Kirkman (3) and Sara Cook

Logan-Rogersville Wildcats – 2
Carthage Tigers – 1
The Wildcats got goals from Tawney Stowell and Shelby Rust

McAuley Warriors -
Bolivar Liberators -

Ozark Tigers -
Branson Pirates -
from April 26th – The game will start with 24:24 left to play in the first half, with Ozark up 3-0. The two teams will meet on Monday in the first round of the Class 3 District 11 playoffs as well.

Osage Indians – 3
Laquey Hornets – 2
Osage goals by Summer Dean (2) and Kelsey Abbott. The Indians, only a 3 year old program, got their 3rd win in a row and 7th on the season.

Union Wildcats – 2
Rolla Bulldogs – 3
The 600th career win for Rolla Coach Mike Howard, part of the Sedalia Soccer mafia that is spread throughout Central Missouri. More details tomorrow!

OZARK CONFERENCE

Parkview Vikings – 10
Hillcrest Hornets – 0
The Vikings got goals from Emma Chilton (3 and an assist – did that photo motivate her?), Kelsey Loderhose ( 2 and an assist), Mckenzi Payton (2), Becca Castillo (2 – your hard work paid off!) and Alex Shupert. Assists credited to Emily Courtney (2), Olivia Solari and Holly Messick.

Waynesville Tigers – 2
Lebanon Yellowjackets – 0
The game finished 17 minutes early due to lightning. Sara Dowling got both goals for the Tigers who finish 5-4 in the Conference. Lebanon finishes 4-5.

West Plains Zizzers – 1
Joplin Eagles – 0
Nice result for the Zizzers in advance of Districts, winning at home against the #2 seeded team in District 12. Goal by Anela Auala. Asissts to Alyce Bender and Carly Shannon. Shutout by Sammi Phegley

Glendale Captures Ozark Conference Title

Gelsheimer (Kickapoo) vs Opfer (Glendale)

Gelsheimer (Kickapoo) vs Opfer (Glendale)

UPDATED (see below) One regularly scheduled match and a pair of weather make-ups are on tonights calendar. The scheduled match is Kickapoo vs Glendale, the game that counts towards Conference rankings in their annual derby. Glendale is undefeated in Conference and a loss to Kickapoo would drop them to 8-1, sharing the title with Camdenton.

Hillcrest Hornets -
Marshfield Blue Jays -

Republic Tigers – 6
Branson Pirates – 0
goals by Tabby Iles, Sara Marcotte,Samantha Minor(2), Saddie Stevens, and Shelby King. JV tied 1-1

Central Bulldogs -
Greenwood Blue Jays -

Kickapoo Chiefs – 0
Glendale Falcons – 1 (1st OT)
The Falcon’s captured the Ozark Conference title this evening, finishing 9-0 with their second win of the season over the Chief’s. Unlike the first match, a high-scoring affair with only a modicum of defense, this game played out tactically exactly as each Coach likely desired, except for the final outcome in the case of the Chiefs.

Kickapoo avoided the simple mistakes that have cost them this year for 86 minutes, limiting fouls while still maintaining a physical presence that kept Glendale from imposing themselves in this game. For the Falcon’s, Coach Rogers took a calculated risk that regularly saw both Emily Cline and Molly Brewer playing together as forwards, counting on one them to get the single goal he knew he would need against the well-prepared Chiefs while relying on his relatively young core of defenders – freshman Lierz (in goal) and Burton, with sophomores Wampler, Sprouse, Raff, Yoakam and Weaver – paired with junior Alix Opfer and senior Ashlyn Fiester responsible for the dirty work tonight.

The game-winner came as Cline moved down the left side before cutting towards goal while eluding a pair of defenders, worn out from an evening of chasing her. No fouls but ultimately an open path that took her across the face of the goal before unleashing a shot from 12 yards out that rang off the underside of the crossbar and separated the Falcon’s just a bit more from their upcoming District 11 competition.

It was a hard, sweaty affair, a game that hinged on a final breakdown created by the most dynamic player in the region. It came against a team that prides itself on its hard work and ability to play the game. The Chiefs had opportunities to win this game, with Marin Gelsheimer’s shot that rang off the crossbar. But nobody followed the shot. If the Chiefs get some rest this weekend and find their legs, they could break through in the playoffs but as we saw tonight, it will not be an easy task.

Glendale faces Catholic on Friday night, 8pm at the Greenwood Stadium Field. The City ‘title’ is on the line. See you there! Oh, and I hope I don’t screw up again and miss the goal. Fat fingers I think, or equipment failure, I should have had Cline’s goal on video but …

Former players - Williams, Nedoma, Robinson, Lavoy, Meyer, McElroy

Former players - Williams, Nedoma, Robinson, Lavoy, Meyer, McElroy

As I was reminded by a regular reader, it’s primarily the Boy’s games that have been held at Cooper. For a recent history of the Girls games, check out this list pulled together by said reader:

2010 was the Stephanie Phillips game at Kickapoo

2008 was at Kickapoo when McLain & Russell were Seniors
.
2007 Senior Night at Kickapoo.

Thursday Games

Miriam Taylor, Camdenton Lakers (2013)

Miriam Taylor, Camdenton Lakers (2013)

Large slate of Ozarks Conference games tonight with leader Glendale visiting Lebanon and challenger Camdenton hosting Joplin.

McAuley Warriors – 2
Carthage Tigers – 0

OZARKS CONFERENCE

Parkview Vikings – 0
Waynesville Tigers – 2

Lebanon Yellowjackets – 2
Glendale Falcons – 8
Match Stats: Emily Cline (5G/2A), Molly Brewer (1G/3A), Alix Opfer (1G), Erica Torgeson (1G), Drianna Raff (2A).

Camdenton Lakers – 8
Joplin Eagles – 0
Camdenton goes to 8-1 in Conference. Goals scored by Miriam Taylor (2) and seniors Lauren Schwant, Ashleigh Paschel, Haley Baker one each while junior Mckenzie Manzer, sophomore Megan Weber and freshman Whitney Snow also scored. Senior Jess Colliver earned the shutout.

Kickapoo Chiefs -
Hillcrest Hornest –

Ozark Conference Soccer – Glendale Positioned For Title

The race for the Conference Title is quickly coming to a close. With #1 Glendale (5-0-0) hosting #2 Rolla (7-1-0) and #3 Camdenton (6-1-0) hosting #4 Kickapoo (4-2-0), we’ll either see the a couple of teams separating themselves from the pack or a tightening race. I’ll be at Glendale to provide live reports.

Glendale Falcons, Spring 2011

Glendale Falcons, Spring 2011

Camdenton Lakers – 2 (2nd OT)
Kickapoo Chiefs – 1
The Lakers scored first, Cassie Hale from Miriam Taylor but the Chiefs were able to battle back and tie the score in stoppage time tonight. The game-winner came from the penalty spot in the second overtime period, McKenzie Manzer burying the shot after the foul.

Camdenton moves into second in the Conference race at 7-1-0 while Kickapoo falls out of contention to 4-3-0. The Lakers face Joplin Thursday to finish Conference play. Their loss came to Glendale, 2-3 in early April, so they need the Falcon’s to falter in two of their final three games to earn their first Conference title outright.

Glendale Falcons – 5
Rolla Bulldogs – 1
On senior night, senior forward Erica Torgeson got the game-winner in the 21st minute. The Falcon’s went on to score two more late in the 1st half, first from Molly Brewer who broke in on the right side and whose shot went in off the underside of the crossbar before bouncing out. It was good (I was 10 feet away. Senior Emily Cline also scored on a breakaway in the 36th min. Freshman Nicole Howard showed some fine dribbling skills as she took a ball into the box around a pair of defenders before hammering a shot the keeper got to but deflected into the back of the net. Brewer and Cline each scored a second goal on the evening for the final margin.

Rolla finishes 7-2 in the Conference. The Falcons are now 6-0-0 with games against Lebanon, Waynesville and Kickapoo remaining. The Chiefs will look to play spoilers next Wednesday at Cooper.

West Plains Zizzers – 0
Waynesville Tigers – 4

Joplin Eagles -
Lebanon Yellowjackets -

Monday Games


Fatal error: Call to undefined method WP_Error::__destruct() in /home/ole/sgfsoccer.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-smugmug/wp-smugmug.php on line 505