League play will begin January 22 and run through February 26. The fee is $298 for a team of 6; additional players, up to the roster limit of 10, are only $10 per player. An initial deposit of $195 is due by January 5, with the balance due by January 22. Games will be played at the brand new Carl Junction Community Center.

Click on the League tab at www.midwestselectsoccer.org for downloadable League rules and more information. Whether you have an independent team, or a club/school team, we would like to hear from you!

Thanks!!

Cherokee Indians, 2010 Middle School Champions

The Cherokee squad includes:
(Back row left to right): Benjamin Kenning – 8th grade; Quinn Ruggeri – 8th grade; Josh Ellerbee – 7th grade; Tyler Maness – 8th grade; Alec Gathright – 8th grade; Ben Fiedler – 8th grade; Cory Phillips – 8th grade; Phillip Starns – 8th grade
(Front row left to right): Preston Keisker – 7th grade; Alex Lofaro – 8th grade; Daniel Johns – 7th grade; Tanner Heeren – 8th grade; Zach Peters – 6th grade; Ian Hansen – 6th grade; Sam Hockett – 7th grade; Nathan Dykes – 8th grade; Cole Ruggeri – 8th grade

Catholic Middle School, 2010 Finalists

Bottom row L – R…Ethan Schroeder (7th) Ross Harbach (7th) Brett Garner (8th) Chris Miller (8th) Tommy Giovanni (8th) Isaiah Devoss (7th) Clark Koenig (8th) Jack Kerr (8th)
Top row L – R…Jacob Eck (8th) Cameron Katzfey (8th) Scott Wichmer (7th) Daniel Hall (8th) Evan Garoutte (8th) Blake Weber (8th) Tucker Brown (8th) Gabe Straus (8th) Sterling Thompson (8th)

If you are interested, please contact Toby Powley with the Nixa Soccer Club at 830-4515.

If you are interested in registering, please read the entire contents of this posting – it may answer the questions you may have. If you need more information, a contact number is located at the bottom. You may also e-mail dbamarsh@marshfieldmo.gov.

If you cannot attend Tuesday’s registration, we will accept registrations from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, starting on Wednesday. However, we strongly encourage you to attend on Tuesday – this will help us in faster preparation of teams. Our late fee will start on Wednesday, March 17.

Please note that this is a RECREATIONAL league – no experience necessary!

COSTS & REGISTRATION PROCEDURE: Cost is $30.00 per child ($35.00 if you live outside the city limits); unfortunately, we do not offer multi-child discounts. A team shirt is included with your registration. The only other items your child will need to participate are shin guards (available locally at The Sports Shop and Wal-Mart), a soccer ball, and a good pair of running shoes (soccer cleats may also be worn). We do NOT require children to have a physical before participating; you do not need to bring your child to the registration, and we do not require a birth certificate.

LEAGUE INFORMATION: Children ages 2-15 (must be born on July 1, 1995 or later) are welcome to participate. We welcome ALL area children.

GAMES & PRACTICES: We will play a six week, seven game season, with play starting on April 10. Games are held on Saturday mornings at Rotary Park (next to City Hall); practices are held one time per team per week (5:30 p.m. or later on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday of Friday; coaches determine practice days and times).

Coaches are always needed! If you decide to coach, your child will be placed on your team.

AGE GROUPS: A child may move up to the next league if he/she is within one year of that age group. Children cannot be moved down to a younger age group. Siblings will be placed on the same team if they play in the same league.

Age groups are as follows:
· League 1: Born July 1, 2004, and later.
· League 2: Born between July 1, 2002, and June 30, 2004.
· League 3: Born between July 1, 1999, and June 30, 2002.
· League 4: Born between July 1, 1995, and June 30, 1999.

If you need additional information, you may e-mail dbamarsh@marshfieldmo.gov, or call 417/468-5111, Ext. 289.

We hope to see you at the fields this spring!
Deana A. Fishel
City of Marshfield

Catholic vs Cherokee, Fall 2007

Goals were scored by 7th grader Brett Garner, the PK was scored by 8th grader Ryan Randell and the third goal was scored by 7th grade Jack Kerr. Clean sheet…….Drew Rash and Conner Arens.

The Generals ended with 4-3-1 record.

Cherokee Indians – 4
Nixa Eagles – 1
Goals by Josh Ellerbee and a pair by Alec Gathright. Cameron Durst was in goal the first half and had a clean sheet. Kacy Hellmer was in goal the second half and gave up a goal.

Cherokee Indians vs Nixa Eagles, 2008 MS Final

The standings for the season are listed below:

Cherokee (7-0-0) 31 GF, 4 GA
Pershing (4-2-1) 24 GF, 13 GA
Catholic (2-3-1) 9 GF, 11 GA
Nixa (1-4-1) 12 GF, 14 GA
Willard (0-5-1) 3 GF, 37 GA

The playoffs begin on Thursday with the #4 and #5 seeds, currently Nixa and Willard, playing against each other. The seminfinals are Monday night and the Final on Tuesday.

Tournament information can be found on the Lake Country Soccer website. There is also a special offer for registered tournament teams that gets them discounts at Incredible Pizza, a pretty good idea I’d say.

I plan on attending several games during the weekend. If you have a team that is participating in the tournament, contact me and let me know more about your team and their schedule. I can’t cover a game I don’t know about!

Over the weekend of September 12-13 in Bentonville, Arkansas the Springfield Soccer Club sent six teams to the Clorox Cup hosted by the Northwest Arkansas Lightning Soccer Club. Held at Sugar Creek Park and Memorial Park the tournament annually brings in competition from Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Tennessee, and Arkansas.

While it is still early in the 2009-10 season the results on the field speak for themselves. The SSC 99/00 Boys captured the U10 Boys Division in convincing fashion by winning the Final 5-1 over Ft. Smith Express from Arkansas. Not to be outdone by their younger counterparts the SSC 96/97 II Boys brought home the U13 Boys Silver Division Championship in their first tournament as a team.

Perhaps the most dramatic Championship brought home over the weekend was the Under 14 Girls. The SSC 95/96 II Girls played NWAL Black in the Final and quickly found themselves down 3-0. After finding a goal right before the conclusion of the first half, they found two more goals against the host club to finish the game 3-3 at the end of regulation. Keeping the momentum on their side the girls quickly found the game winner only two minutes into the golden goal overtime period for a remarkable 4-3 victory. “It was an exciting game, full of ups and downs for the team. We had a good weekend of play and showed our depth as we had many players contribute when it was their time to step up. I couldn’t be prouder of the effort they showed today in the Final.” said Bryan Murray Head Coach.

Rounding out the weekend the SSC 98/99 Red Girls took home 2nd Place in the U11 Girls Division where they finished with a record
of 3-1 in group play.

All teams in the Springfield Soccer Club will now turn their attention to league play both here in Springfield and in Kansas City for the next couple of weeks before tournament play will resume again. Upcoming tournaments for the club include trips to: Kansas City, Tulsa, St. Louis, Collinsville, IL, Memphis, TN and Springfield. Visit the club website www.springfieldsportsclub.com for information.

Bolivar U17 Girls Win Show-Me State Games

Also got wind of a team of Wm Jewell Cardinals, including Will Griffin (Parkview 2008) took second with wins against a Park University team and the Mizzou club team.

Here is a list of winners from the region.

Under 11 Girls Competitive
Bronze Rolla Lady Knights, Hank Pernicka, Rolla

Under 12 Girls Recreational
Silver Jacks Fork Strikers, Steven Vines, Mountain View

Under 13 Girls Competitive
Bronze Lady Hawks 95/96, Jeff Anderson, Waynesville

Under 14 Boys Competitive
Bronze Waynesville Tigers, Lajos Zadravecz, Waynesville

Under 14 Girls
Silver Lady Hawks, Jon Moore, Waynesville
Bronze Lady Lakers, Rachael Ingold, Camdenton

Under 17 Men
Gold Lakers, Jason Ingold, Camdenton
Silver Pulaski United FC, Alberto Reyes, Waynesville

Under 17 Women
Gold Lady Liberators, Jeff Edge, Bolivar
Silver Fusions, Tovia Auala, West Plains

Under 18 Men
Gold Hurricanes, Stan Porter, Waynesville

Under 18 Women
Gold Raptors, Tim Hefton, Lebanon
Bronze Hurricanes, Stan Porter, Waynesville

Over 30 Men’s Open
Gold Old School, Todd Buzbee, Springfield
Complete results can be found on the Show-Me State Games website

Here’s a recap of the champions of each division, who all played a 4 game round robin to determine the winners:

U9 Girls: Explosion I
U10/11 Girls: Elite FC 2000
U11/12 Girls: Total Demize
U13 Girls RED: Riot SSC
U13 Girls BLACK: Got Game?
HS Girls RED: Elite FC – Argentina
HS Girls BLACK: Elite FC 96

3 Amigos, L to R standing Scott Sterling, Andrew Schenck, sitting Austin Engleman

Adult Coed: Dynasty