Springfield SC U15 Girls Represent at Missouri State Cup Saturday

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Lydia Holtmann, Springfield Catholic 2014/Springfield SC 95/96

Lydia Holtmann, Springfield Catholic 2014/Springfield SC 95/96

The 2011 Missouri State Cup will be held June 11 – 16, 2011 in St. Louis, MO at the SLYSA and Sportport complexes. The Missouri State Cup is the first leg of the US Youth National Championship Series. All age groups (Under 13 up to Under 19) will participate June 11th – 16th. The 2012 Girls State Cup will be played in the Fall later this year as MYSA separates the tournaments by gender.

The state and regional events are a part of the annual US Youth Soccer National Championship Series that features over 10,000 teams, each competing for a chance to advance from state, to region and ultimately the national championship. In addition to the competition, teams are highlighting their talents for numerous college coaches that use the events as a primary recruiting tool.

State champions advance to one of four US Youth Soccer Regional Championships, where 926 teams will compete. The Region II Tournament (Midwest) will be held June 24-29 in Fox Cities, WI.

The National Championship field consists of these regional champions and National League representatives.

There is ONE girls teams from Southwest Missouri participating this year, the Springfield SC U15 squad that consists primarily of high school freshman and includes players such as:
Aspen Hawkins, Class 3 District 12 offensive player of the year for the Central Bulldogs as well as 1st Team Central Region honors.
Lydia Holtmann, who got the game-winner for the Springfield Catholic squad in the title game this year
Nicole Ortega, who’s 50 yard run past three defenders into the box created the opportunity for Holtmann
Kindra Lierz, who anchored the Glendale Falcons defense from her goalkeeper position while earning Goalkeeper of the Year honors for Class 3 Southwest Region
Miriam Melugin, who started every game in midfield for Kickapoo
Payton DeHart, who scored 12 goals for Nixa, including 5 game-winners
Emma Chilton, who started at outside defender but became a central midfielder for Parkview in their District title run

The team also includes Nikki Bates, Rebecca Burton, Abby Greene, Morgan Henry, Hannah Kofron, Megan Loethen, Taylor Merritt, Kasey Opfer, Jennifer Pittman, Taylor Stamper, Payton DeHart and Kenzie Dunaway.

Coached by Cory Carr, the girls are ranked #7 in Missouri and will begin play Saturday against Futura FC KCFC, the top-ranked team in the state and #5 in Region II. Only one team will advance to the semifinals so Saturday’s game will be critical if they want to advance. WC St Louis Academy is ranked #4 in Missouri and the top-ranked team in Group B, thus the likely semifinal opponent.

Girls U15 – Bracket A
Springfield SC 95/96, Cory Carr – #7 Missouri
6/11, 5:00 PM FUTURA FC KCFC/FUTURA ACADEMY (MO) SPRINGFIELD S.C. 95/96 I (MO) SLYSA #14
6/13, 5:00 PM MID RIVERS UNITED-PEPPLER (MO) SPRINGFIELD S.C. 95/96 I (MO) SLYSA #07

In addition, Glendale’s Molly Brewer, recently named Offensive MVP for the Class 3 Southwest Region, is playing for the #1 Missouri ranked Scott Gallagher IL 93/94 squad that is playing in U17. Their final group game is against JB Marine Bozesky on Monday. That should determine who advances to the Final where Lou Fusz Premier/Paulsen is the highest ranked team in Bracket B at #4 in Missouri.

Girls U17 – Bracket A

Scott Gallagher IL 93/94, Tony Schmitt – #1 Missouri (Molly Brewer)
6/11, 5:00 PM SLSG IL 93/94 (MO) WC ST. LOUIS WC ST LOUIS (MO) SLYSA #17
6/12, 5:00 PM SLSG IL 93/94 (MO) J B MARINE DEVEREUX (MO) SLYSA #18
6/13, 5:00 PM SLSG IL 93/94 (MO) J B MARINE BOZESKY (MO) SLYSA #15

From Central Missouri, Mid Missouri United U13′s, coached by Columbia College Coach John Klein, along with with Carrera U16′s and Columbia Pride U18′s will compete. Group schedules are included below.

Girls U13 – Bracket C
Mid Missouri United, John Klein – #18 Missouri
6/11, 11:00 AM MID MISSOURI UNITED (MO) LOU FUSZ SC – WAYLAND (MO) SLYSA #16
6/12, 11:00 AM MID MISSOURI UNITED (MO) SLSG PREMEIR NAVY 97/98 (MO) SLYSA #14

Girls U16 – Bracket C
Carrera SC 94/95, Paul Pitchford – #3 Missouri
6/11, 1:00 PM CARRERA SC CARRERA 94/95 (MO) TONY GLAVIN TG LIONS GREEN (MO) SLYSA #14
6/12, 11:00 AM CARRERA SC CARRERA 94/95 (MO) WC ST. LOUIS ACADEMY (MO) SLYSA #17
6/13, 1:00 PM MID RIVERS LARSEN/BLUE (MO) CARRERA SC CARRERA 94/95 (MO) SLYSA #16

The Top 2 teams in the age group are JB Marine Wipke and KC Select who are in the other two brackets.

Womens U18 – Bracket A
Columbia Pride 92/93 Blue, Kevin Roderique – #11 Missouri
6/12, 1:00 PM SLSG NAVY 92/93 (MO) – COLUMBIA PRIDE 92/93 BLUE GIRLS (MO) SLYSA #10
6/13, 1:00 PM COLUMBIA PRIDE 92/93 BLUE GIRLS (MO) – LOU FUSZ SC – SANFILIPPO-BLUE (MO ) SLYSA #10

The Top 2 teams are Gallagher Green Academy and Gallagher Navy which will be the Pride’s opening match.

Sporting KC Opens Livestrong Park With A Draw

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Sporting KC vs Chicago Fire, Livestrong Home Opener, June 9 2011Sporting KC’s sparkling new stadium was more than they could have hoped for, the game, however, didn’t go exactly as planned. Sporting KC and the Chicago Fire played to a 0-0 draw with missed calls and blown opportunities for both teams.

The crowd was standing and cheering long before the match started and they stayed loud throughout. Captain Davy Arnaud said that the atmosphere was incredible.

“We really showed what soccer has become in Kansas City,” Arnaud said. “Hopefully going forward it’s going to stay like that.”

On a warm night, in front of an over-capacity crowd of 19,925 the only man to put the ball in the net was a fan in a cow costume who ran onto the field in the second half.

Sporting KC manager Peter Vermes felt like his team controlled the game early on as Chance Myers and Kei Kamara moved the ball effortlessly up the right side of the field to create opportunities.

“We felt like that right side was going to be a side that we could really expose,” Vermes said.

Sporting KC were the aggressors in the early going and defender Aurelien Collin said Chicago was sitting back, playing not to lose.

“Chicago came here to draw,” Collin said. “They knew that it was the first game and we wanted to come out and get the win, unfortunately we didn’t.”

With the tie, KC moves to 1-6-4 on the year while Chicago notched its league-leading eighth tie of the year to move to 1-4-8.

The tide of the game shifted in the 67th minute when Sporting goalkeeper Jimmy Nielsen misjudged his rush of a deep pass by the Fire and grabbed the ball outside of the box for a red card. KC was forced to bring in back-up goalie Eric Kronberg and play the rest of the match with only 10 players.

Sporting took a more conservative approach to the game’s final 30 minutes and Vermes said that the crowd was a big factor in helping KC hang on for the draw.

“When you come home, the crowd is like the 12th man,” Vermes said… or in this case, the 11th.

Despite the disadvantage, KC still had opportunities down the stretch. The biggest missed opportunity was out of their control.

In the 85th minute, Sporting midfielder Omar Bravo went up to receive a pass in the box and he was met in midair by a Chicago defender. Bravo came crashing to the turf where he remained for several minutes, there was no foul call and Vermes was irate on the sidelines.

Midfielder Graham Zusi also disagreed with the no-call.

“From my angle it certainly looked like a penalty,” Zusi said. “ But you have to live with it and move on.”

Zusi set the crowd off when he put a shot in the back of the net in the 15th minute but the celebration was short lived as the refs quickly called Bravo offside.

Sporting KC fans will have to wait until next time to see a goal that counts, but for now they can just enjoy one of the elite venues in the MLS.

“It’s perfect for the city,” Collin said. “It’s great for the club. I mean, look around, it’s amazing.”

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Sporting KC home opener tonight on ESPN2

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Livestrong Park, Sporting KC Home Opener, 2011 June 9

Livestrong Park, Sporting KC Home Opener, 2011 June 9


UPDATED – photos provided by Sporting KC of the home opener available below!

Sporting KC will finally play their first MLS game at Livestrong Sporting Park in Kansas City.

Sporting KC will face the Chicago Fire tonight at 9:00 on ESPN 2.
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Missouri Class 3 Central Region Soccer Honors

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Sandy Shore, Camdenton Lakers (2011)

Sandy Shore, Camdenton Lakers (2011)

The Missouri Soccer Coaches Association have announced the Class 3 Central Region All-Region honors. The Region is made up of Districts 9 and 10. District 9 includes District Champions Rock Bridge, Finalist Jefferson City along with Hickman, Smith-Cotton and Washington. District 10 includes District Champions Camdenton, Finalist Waynesville along with Lebanon, Rolla and West Plains.

Co-Players of the Year:
Haley Baker,Camdenton, Sr. Midfielder
Mary Bowman, Rock Bridge, Sr. Midfielder

Co-Offensive Players of the Year:
Kayla Nurnberger, Washington, Sr. Forward
Tiffany Wehmeyer, Smith-Cotton, Sr. Forward

Defensive Player of the Year:
Kali Kuse, Camdenton, Sr. Defender

GK of the Year:
Carrie Levy, Rock Bridge, Sr

Coach of the Year:
Marc Vandover, Rock Bridge

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 Haley Baker Camdenton Lakers M 2011

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 Kali Kuse Camdenton Lakers D 2011

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 Sandy Shore Camdenton Lakers GK 2011

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 Miriam Taylor Camdenton Lakers F 2013

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 Jessie Loch Hickman Kewpies M 2012

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 Emily Mantle Jefferson City Jays M 2011

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 Carsyn Beard Lebanon Yellowjackets D 2012

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 Mary Bowman Rock Bridge Bruins M 2011

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 Carrie Levy Rock Bridge Bruins GK 2011

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 Anna Alioto Rock Bridge Bruins M 2012

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 Carmen Boessen Rock Bridge Bruins F 2012

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 Taylor Banholzer Rolla Bulldogs M 2012

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 Nicole Howard Rolla Bulldogs F 2014

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 Tiffany Wehmeyer Smith-Cotton Tigers F 2011

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 Jac Greer Smith-Cotton Tigers M 2013

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 Kayla Nurnberger Washington Blue Jays F 2011

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 Jesslyn Clark Waynesville Tigers M 2012

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 Jourdan Kilthau Waynesville Tigers D 2013

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Missouri State Soccer School – 2011 Camp Information

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Missouri State Soccer CampNow entering its 19th exciting year, the Missouri State Soccer School is known as one of the finest quality teaching soccer camps in the nation. The Missouri State Soccer School offers players the opportunity to enhance their individual skills and further develop the concepts of team play.

There are a wide range of camps designed to match your child’s needs including:

Boys Jr. Camp, including Commuter and Goalkeeper training, is for Ages 8-12
Girls Camp is for Ages 10-18
Boys Camp is for Ages 13-18.

Check out the Missouri State Soccer Camps website for more details.

All campers receive a soccer ball, camp shirt & water bottle. Boys, Girls, & Boys Jr. Individual Campers will also receive a personal planner (Day Campers will receive a player evaluation and certificate of participation.) A closing awards ceremony will be held at the conclusion of each camp.

Small School COC Soccer Honors

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Alex Cantrell, Marshfield Blue Jays (2011)

Alex Cantrell, Marshfield Blue Jays (2011)

The Central Ozark Conference Small School division consists of Springfield Catholic, Boliver, Marshfield and Logan-Rogersville. The Missouri Soccer Coaches Association has announced the following All-Conference squad:

 First Team

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 Shelby Hatz F Catholic Fightin' Irish 2011

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 Natalie Smid M Catholic Fightin' Irish 2011

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 Nicole Ortega F Catholic Fightin' Irish 2014

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 Andrea Parker D Catholic Fightin' Irish 2011

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 Bekah Bade F Catholic Fightin' Irish 2012

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 Jonna Welch F Bolivar Liberators 2011

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 Sarah Magana F Bolivar Liberators 2011

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 Alex Cantrell M Marshfield Blue Jays 2011

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 Kylea Ryser F Marshfield Blue Jays 2011

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 Stevie Heidzig D Logan-Rogersville Wildcats 2011

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 Kelsay Leingang GK Logan-Rogersville Wildcats 2011

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 2nd Team

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 Rebecca Mayus D Catholic Fightin' Irish 2011

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 Mallory Kirby D Bolivar Liberators 2012

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 Morgan Blackstock D Marshfield Blue Jays 2011

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 Shelby Rust M Logan-Rogersville Wildcats 2011

Class 2 District 11 Soccer Honors

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The Class 2 District 11 All-District team as chosen by the members of the Missouri Soccer Coaches Association. Logan-Rogersville captured their first ever District title, Marshfield was a finalist and Carl Junction, Hillcrest and Republic are the other members of the District.

1st Team
Sara Marcotte – Republic
Briana Kipp- Carl Junction
Shelby Campbell – Carl Junction
Shinaed Peavey – Hillcrest
Stevie Heidzig – Logan-Rogersville
Kelsay Leingang – Logan-Rogersville
Crystal Crawford – Logan -Rogersville
Shelby Rust- Logan-Rogersville
Tawney Stowell – Logan-Rogersville
Alex Cantrell – Marshfield
Kylea Ryser – Marshfield
Dannielle Coffeman – Marshfield
Jenifer McArthur – Marshfield
Shelbie Porter – - Marshfield

2nd Team
Morgan BlackStock – Marshfield
Kristen Meinert – Logan-Rogersville
Adonesa Macsek – Hillcrest
Kelsey Williams – Hillcrest
Kimberly Moore – Hillcrest
Ali Randolph – Hillcrest
Taylor Beck – Carl Junction
Rachelle Kipp – Republic
Samantha Minor – Republic
Kailey Mathis – Republic

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Class 1 District 12 Soccer Honors

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Samantha Graham, McAuley Warriors (2011)

Samantha Graham, McAuley Warriors (2011)

The Missouri Soccer Coaches Association poll of coaches has named their All-District Honors for Class 1 District 12, consisting of District Champions Springfield Catholic, District finalist McAuley Warriors and the Greenwood Blue Jays.

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 1st Team

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 Player School Position Year School Position Year

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 Shelby Hatz Catholic Fightin' Irish F 2011

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 Natalie Smid Catholic Fightin' Irish M 2011

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 Andrea Parker Catholic Fightin' Irish D 2011

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 Rebecca Mayus Catholic Fightin' Irish M 2011

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 Megan Goetzinger Catholic Fightin' Irish GK 2012

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 Nicole Ortega Catholic Fightin' Irish F 2014

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 Lydia Holtmann Catholic Fightin' Irish M 2014

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 Ally Adrian McAuley Warriors M 2013

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 Ashton Gilliam McAuley Warriors D 2013

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 Samantha Graham McAuley Warriors F 2011

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 Mary Street McAuley Warriors M 2014

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 Sydney Ganus Greenwood Blue Jays D 2011

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 Mary Margaret Kirkman Greenwood Blue Jays F 2013

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 Second Team

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 Carsen Baron Catholic Fightin' Irish D 2011

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 Emily Ortega Catholic Fightin' Irish M 2011

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 Bekah Bade Catholic Fightin' Irish F 2012

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 Mary Black McAuley Warriors D 2011

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 Lucy Borgmeyer McAuley Warriors F 2013

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 Taylor Little McAuley Warriors D 2011

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 Abby Pekarek McAuley Warriors M 2014

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 Anna Turner Greenwood Blue Jays D 2014

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 Sara Cook Greenwood Blue Jays M 2012

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 Jackie Dugan Greenwood Blue Jays D 2012

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 Anna Grace Kirkman Greenwood Blue Jays M 2013

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 Kelsey Nau Greenwood Blue Jays M 2014

2011 Girls All-Star Roster Announcement

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The 7th Annual Southwest All-Stars Games, presented by Springfield Soccer Club, will be held Thursday June 23, 2011 on the Greenwood Stadium Field at the Cooper Soccer Complex. The Girls Game, in it’s sixth season, will be played along with the Boys game.

The roster for the Girls Team, high school seniors who graduated in May 2011 and have recently completed their high school careers, is listed below. Formal invitations are being sent out to the players this week. The Girls team should be announced later this week.

Players are asked to do two things – please join the Facebook Group that has been set up to provide game information. More importantly, please confirm your participation at this website. Please register and let SSC know if you will, or will not, be playing.

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 Name School Class District

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 Jonna Welch Bolivar Liberators 2 12

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 Sarah Magana Bolivar Liberators 2 12

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 Ashley Paschel Camdenton Lakers 3 10

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 Haley Baker Camdenton Lakers 3 10

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 Kali Kuse Camdenton Lakers 3 10

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 Sandra Shore Camdenton Lakers 3 10

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 Allison Bennett Carthage Tigers 3 12

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 Maddie McBurnie Central Bulldogs 3 12

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 Ashlan Fiester Glendale Falcons 3 11

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 Emily Cline Glendale Falcons 3 11

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 Sydney Ganus Greenwood Blue Jays 1 12

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 Ashlea Norman Joplin Eagles 3 12

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 Vivien Arlette Moreno Joplin Eagles 3 12

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 Katherine "Katie" Lynn Kickapoo Chiefs 3 11

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 Kaylee Stephens Kickapoo Chiefs 3 11

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 Marin Gelsheimer Kickapoo Chiefs 3 11

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 McKenna Adams Kickapoo Chiefs 3 11

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 Laken Cooley Liberty Eagles 1 11

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 Shelly Renegar Liberty Eagles 1 11

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 Kelsay Leingang Logan-Rogersville Wildcats 2 11

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 Stevie Heidzig Logan-Rogersville Wildcats 2 11

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 Alex Cantrell Marshfield Blue Jays 2 11

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 Kylea Ryser Marshfield Blue Jays 2 11

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 Samantha Graham McAuley Warriors 1 12

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 Brittany Copeland Neosho Wildcats 3 12

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 Kelsey Bartell Nixa Eagles 3 11

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 Kelsey Haist Nixa Eagles 3 11

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 Kristin Miller Nixa Eagles 3 11

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 Shelby Zielke Nixa Eagles 3 11

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 Jackie Wacha Ozark Tigers 3 11

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 Jayme Braun Ozark Tigers 3 11

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 Kelsey Loderhose Parkview Vikings 3 12

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 McKenzi Payton Parkview Vikings 3 12

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 Carlie Campbell Republic Tigers 2 11

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 Ellen Spooner Rolla Bulldogs 3 10

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 Andrea Parker Springfield Catholic 1 12

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 Carsen Baron Springfield Catholic 1 12

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 Courtney Devlin Springfield Catholic 1 12

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 Emily Ortega Springfield Catholic 1 12

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 Natalie Smid Springfield Catholic 1 12

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 Rebecca Mayus Springfield Catholic 1 12

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 Shelby Hatz Springfield Catholic 1 12

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 Amanda White St James Tigers 1 10

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 Sammi Phegley West Plains Zizzers 3 10

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 Brittaney Dunn Willard Tigers 3 12

Number by Class
Class 1 – 12
Class 2 – 7
Class 3 – 26

Districts and Players
Class 1 – Districts 10 (1), 11 (2), 12 (9)
Class 2 – Districts 11 (5), 12 (2)
Class 3 – Districts 10 (6), 11 (12), 12 (8)