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

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)

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

Molly Brewer, Glendale Falcons (2012) vs IWA

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

Mike Howard, Rolla Bulldogs (2011 May)

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

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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

Gelsheimer (Kickapoo) vs Opfer (Glendale)

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

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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

2010 was the Stephanie Phillips game at Kickapoo

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

Miriam Taylor, Camdenton Lakers (2013)

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.

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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

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