Dave Emnett, Drury Panthers (2011)
The Crowder Roughriders are an NJCAA squad based in Neosho that draws international players as well as a core of regional players. It includes sophomores Bryce Collier (Hillcrest) and Trevor Pedigo (Kickapoo) on this years roster.
The first home game of the season isn’t until September 17th when independent Truman State comes to town for an 11am Friday game.
From the Neosho Daily News:
After getting a belated start on recruiting last year, Crowder College soccer coach Brad Smith had specific goals when he was recruiting players this year – he wanted to get faster.
“I thought we were slow and we were not able to score much last year,” Smith said. “I wanted to improve in those areas. We return everybody pretty much, so the goal was to find people that will help make us better and deeper.”
Crowder was 6-10-3 in its inaugural season and returns 16 players, including most of the starters.
The new group of Roughriders includes: forwards Bryce Collier of Springfield Hillcrest (pictured above signing with Coach Smith back right) and Harrisonville’s Jeremy Savage; a bunch of midfielders in Ben Ballhorn of Springfield Hillcrest (pictured in orange at right with Collier), Lebanon’s Grant Bollig, George Fuente of University High in Waco, Texas, Josh Jesperson of Neosho, Logan Landis from Carl Junction and Neosho’s Aaron Tracy.
The defenders signed include Javier Albarran of Rogers, Ark., Trevor Pedigo of Springfield Kickapoo, Neosho’s Austin Williams and Irvin Sosa of Fayetteville, Ark.
Smith noted he expects to sign a couple more players as well.
“We have kids we think are good and our speed should be better,” Smith said. “We need to figure out how to play together. We added numbers in different places and I think we should be better.”
For some background, Bryce Collier, Grant Bollig and Trevor Pedigo are teammates on the Springfield SC 90/91 team that are two-time defending state champions in Missouri. Both Collier and Bollig have played in the forward position as well as outside midfielder for SSC while Pedigo has played outside midfield and defense.
Bollig and Collier are also Southwest All-Stars for 2009. The game will be played Monday June 15th this year.
Hillcrest Hornets – 5
Central Bulldogs – 4
The Hornets got four goals from Bryce Collier and one from Michael Freeman in the win. The Bulldogs stormed back from a 5-2 deficit at half time to make it close and much more interesting.
Bolivar Liberators – 2 (PKs)
Nixa Eagles – 1
The Eagles scored first, via a set play, and hold the lead into the second half. Bolivar ties it off a corner kick, finished by Kyle Shoemaker (#3). Pk’s made by Kyle “Toad” Slagle (#31), Bradley Stillwagon (#9), and Mitchell Waters (#2)
Crocker hosts Linn
Branson hosts Rogersville (from 9/2)
Bolivar Liberators – 2
Hillcrest Hornets – 1
Elation for the Liberators as Bradley Stillwagon (pictured in white, defended by Radu Mariuta) scores 2 goals in the final 3 minutes of regulation to defeat the Hornets. The Hornet’s took the lead in the 53rd on some brilliant combination play, with Ballhorn winning not one, but two 50/50 balls, a quick no look pass into the path of Bryce Collier who’s run and shot was deflected, with Michael Freeman following the play and finishing the rebound.
The initial goal by Stillwagon was from Kyle Slagle’s free kick from the left side, headed down and deflected past the keeper off of a defender in the 77th. In the 78th, a long flip throw by sophomore Matt Magana gave Stillwagon a second opportunity he finished confidently. The assist by Magana gave him 35 in 1 1/2 years and ties the career record at Bolivar.
Cassville Wildcats – 3
New Covenant Warriors – 0
These two teams met September 6th, with the Wildcats earning a close 3-2 win after which the Warriors ran off a string of 8 straight wins until losing by a goal to Warrensburg last week. So there was plenty of pride at stake in this burgeoning rivalry. The difference today was the play of goalkeeper Michael Rush (pictured, stopping Jeremy Weimer) who stopped anything that came into his box today, regardless of the hazards. The Wildcats got a pair of goals from Uziel Franco, one of the top forwards in the region, as well as a PK goal by Omar Valenzuela.
Monett Cubs – 4
Webb City Cardinals – 2 (at halftime)
Saturday’s schedule has Bolivar vs Cassville as well as Hillcrest vs NCA at 8:00 am. At 10:00 am Willard vs Monett and Logan-Rogersville vs Webb City (I”m guessing on these last two, based upon the half time score of the Cubs vs Cardinals). 3rd place game at noon, Championship at 2:00 pm.
Springfield Catholic – 3
West Plains Zizzers – 0
Camdenton Lakers – 5 (OT)
Hannibal Pirates – 4
The Lakers got the game winner 30 seconds into 1st OT
Fulton Hornets – 1
Sullivan - 0
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Parkview Vikings – 3
Nixa Eagles – 0
Jared Moore scores a hat trick in the first half to lead the Vikings past their District rivals. Tim Griffin assisted on all 3 goals.
Glendale Falcons – 2 (in PKs)
Morton (IL) -1
From the Gateway City Soccer Classic. The Falcons win via sudden death penalty kicks after 1-1 tie in regulation. 1st half dominated by Morton who led 1-0 at half. Glendale comes out with more intensity second half to tie on a Devon Newport goal.
Central vs Warrensburg
Greenwood Blue Jays – 8
Logan-Rogersville Wildcats – 0
Greenwood goals were scored by Chris Aiken (2), Stuart Beezley (3), Matt Cook and Brad Cook (2). Assists credited to Chris Aiken, Stuart Beezley, Patrick Connor and Matt Cook (2)
Branson Pirates – 2
Neosho Wildcats – 1
The Branson Pirates broke through on their home field for the first time on Monday. A 2-1 victory over a very fast Neosho team earned the Pirates their first COC win and their first on field victory at John E. Chase stadium. The Pirates scored first mid way through the first half on a rebound goal by Koda Sorenson (5) setup by a great cross from the right wing, flicked on by Carlos Luevano. Neosho answered late in the first half with a well executed corner. Tied one one at halftime the Pirates came out
with an energy that lasted the entire second half.
The game winner came off the foot of Freshman Juan Navarro 20 minutes into the second half on a
counter set up by Austin Paynes long run up the wing. Neosho had the wind that continued to pick up and pressured the Pirate defense but solid short passing and another stellar performance by goalkeeper James Huffman along with team play withstood the assault leaving the Pirates with their 4th victory of the season. The Pirates are now 4-8, 1-1 in the Central Ozark Conference.
Hillcrest Hornets – 6
Ozark Tigers – 3
The Hornet’s won their 5th game of the season Monday after The Tiger’s struck first. The Hornets came back with 3 goals while giving up another to finish the first half with a 3-2 lead. 3 more goals for the Hornet’s put the game beyond reach for the Tiger’s who got the last goal of the night with about 15 minutes left. In addition to being their 5th win of the season. it was Hillcrest’s first ever victory over Ozark. Hornet’s goals were scored by Bryce Collier (3), Michael Freeman (2) and Cody Wallace. Ozark goals scored by x, #10 and #5.
Nixa hosts Rogersville
Hillcrest Hornets – 5
Rogersville Wildcats – 1
The Wildcats took the initial lead in this game until the Hornets turned it up a notch. Bryce Collier tied the game enroute to scoring a pair of goals, Mitch Easter got the game-winner and Michael Freeman and Ben Ballhorn added goals as well. Midfielder Wes Bird scored for the Wildcats.
Bolivar Liberators – 3
Branson Pirates – 0
Dakota Smith, Kyle Slagle and Bradley Stillwagon scored for the Liberators. Dale Baker recorded his third shutout of the season.
Catholic Fightin’ Irish – 5
West Plains Zizzers – 0
Glendale Falcons – 2
North KC Hornets – 1
Graham Basecke and Cameron Dugan each scored for the Falcons, assisted in both cases by Devon Newport. Glendale will now play in the Final of the KS-MO Challenge on Saturday against either SM East or Blue Valley North. Game time is 6:00 pm which is too early to see the Wizards vs Galaxy match at 4pm. Too bad boys…
Joplin Eagles – 9
Monett Cubs – 2
Carl Junction Bulldogs – 2
Webb City Cardinals – 1
Kickapoo Chiefs – 2
Camdenton Lakers – 1
In a hard fought battle, the two Conference rivals went toe-to-toe and both came away disappointed tonight. The Chief’s goals were both scored by junior Skyler Russell as Kickapoo’s new 4-3-3 formation brought them the offensive output needed to win the game. Russell’s first goal was scored in the 25th minute as he moved across from his wing forward position and challenged for a ball. Upon winning it, he quickly turned back before unleashing a 25 yard shot that skipped past the GK’s outstretched arms.
The Laker’s surprised the Chief’s as well, coming out early in the 2nd half and getting a game-tying goal in the 49th minute from senior forward Jeff Moffitt. It stayed knotted at 1-1 as both goal keepers played very well, with junior Ryan Moriarty for the Laker’s making some fine reaction saves in the box including one against Ryan Moses from 6 yards out. Kickapoo’s Chris Tombridge patrolled 40 yards beyond the endline for the Chief’s in blunting several counter-attack efforts by Camdenton as well as a point blank shot by Rayder Bennett.
The game winner was a beauty, scored in the 53rd minute when senior Ryan Moses sent a 50 yard ball into the Laker’s goal box. Russell ran under the ball, shielding the defender as he positioned himself to control the ball. Or so the defender thought, as the left-footed volley blew past the goal keeper from 15 yards out. Russell also attempted a bicycle later, as the Lakers were caught napping on a throw-in, but the keeper responded to the challenge.
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Parkview Vikings – 5
Hillcrest Hornets – 1
Bryce Collier scored unassisted for Hillcrest, earning them the early lead. Parkview came back however with five goals to earn the win. Tim Griffin had 3 and Jared Moore and Vance Marlow each added a goal.
Lebanon Yellowjackets – 2 (PK’s)
West Plains Zizzers – 1
In a game that went to PK’s following two OT’s, the Yellowjackets prevailed at home. Ethan Hunt scored for the Zizzers, #7 for the Yellowjackets – Lebanon Senior Kyle Strief, defender, scored on a header off of a corner, also scored the winning PK.
Rolla Bulldogs – 3
Joplin Eagles – 2
Rolla scored first with a goal from senior Tyler Sinnott. Sinnott, who was assisted by senior Andrew Chism, scored in the first minute of the game. They paired up again in the 22nd minute before Max Duncan got Joplin within one in the 55th and Samuel Yount tied the game. Rolla’s Cody Martin got the game winner in the 65th minute. From the Joplin Globe story:
“Rolla is one of the best teams in the conference,” Miller said. “You have to play with them every minute of the game. We just weren’t there in the first half.”
Meanwhile, the Glendale Falcons were on the road to Kansas City where they are taking part in the Kansas-Missouri Classic where they defeated the Washburn Rural Junior Blues, 2-1. Devon Newport (1G/1A), Ryan Squires (1G), Graham Basecke (1A), Patrick Baltz (1A).
Good news from Rockford where the U17 boys won their opening game on Saturday 4-0 over the FC Barrington squad from Illinois making their club’s first ever visit to Regionals. Goals were scored by Ryan Partch, Bryce Collier, Ian Kennedy and Devon Newport, continuing the broad-based scoring model that has gotten them this far.
Sunday’s opponent is the KC Wizards Juniors who defeated Northwest Indiana FC by a 6-1 score, making the game the key to moving out of the group on Tuesday.
Scott Gallagher, who qualified via Midwest Regional play, tied Bangu (MN) 1-1 in their opening group game.
Two-time regional champion (2003, 2005) and 2005 national champion (Under-15 Girls), St. Louis Soccer Club Under-18 Girls defeated Javanon (KY) 2:1. I think they are playing without All-Star Chealsey Russell (Kickapoo/Rice) who was injured in the State Final last week.
Under 13B (OS) WORTHINGTON UTD BLUE 0 - (MO) SCOTT GALLAGHER 0
Under 14B (MO) LOU FUSZ SC GOLD 0 - (IN)CARMEL UNITED ACADEMY 0
Under 15B (MO) SCOTT GALLAGHER 3 - (KS) BVSC STARS CRUZ AZUL 1
Under 16B (MO) SCOTT GALLAGHER 0 - (IN) FC PRIDE PREMIER 3
Under 18B (MO) SCOTT GALLAGHER 4 - (MRL2-WI) MYSC 1
Under 19B (SD) SD UNITED 1 – (MO) SCOTT GALLAGHER 2
Under 13G (MO) ST. LOUIS SC 0 - (IL) ECLIPSE SELECT 0
Under 14G (MRL1-IL) SOCKERS FC 1 - (MO) KC SELECT SCREAM 1
Under 15G (WI) FC MILWAUKEE BLUE 2 – (MO) ST. LOUIS SC 1
Under 16G (MO) ST. LOUIS SC 0 – (IL) ECLIPSE SELECT 3
Under 17G (KS) KCFC IMPACT 2 – (MO) ST. LOUIS SC 1
Under 19G (MO) J B MARINE 1 – (KS) KC COLLEGE SELECT 1
Springfield SC vs Lou Fusz Popovic – U17 Missouri State Soccer Final from oleolson on Vimeo.
Got it done Sunday afternoon when I should have been outside or at least getting something productive done 
PRESS RELEASE
Springfield S.C. U-17 Boys Claim Back to Back MYSA State Cup Championships
The Springfield Soccer Club 90/91 (Under 17) Boys claimed their second consecutive Missouri Youth Soccer Association State Cup Championship by defeating Lou Fusz-Popovic in penalty kicks 5-4 at the Scott Gallagher Soccer Complex in St. Louis, MO May 10th. By winning the MYSA State Cup Championship the team has earned the right to represent Missouri at the US Youth Soccer Region II Championships in Rockford, IL June 20-25, 2008. Sixteen teams will compete in pool play to determine the Regional Champion and advance to the US Youth Soccer National Championships July 22-27, 2008 in North Little Rock, AR.
The MYSA Championship game was a tightly contested affair with Springfield S.C. 90/91 taking the early lead off a Ryan Moses free kick from the top of the eighteen yard box. Moses delicately bent the ball over the wall into the upper ninety of the goal. Minutes later Lou Fusz would answer to make the game even at 1-1. A thirty minute lightning delay extended the first half and the game remained tied 1-1 going into halftime. The second half saw opportunities for both teams with Springfield S.C. 90/91 having a few good looks at the goal.
Still tied at the conclusion of regular time the game went into two fifteen overtime periods. Having the better of play during overtime Springfield S.C. 90/91 was unable to find a goal. The game then went to penalty kicks where both teams made three of their five kicks, forcing the game into golden goal penalty kicks. Both teams made their first kick and Springfield S.C. 90/91 made their second attempt, while Lou Fusz missed their second one and that secured the MYSA State Cup Championship for Springfield S.C. 90/91.
Having achieved their second MYSA State Cup Championship the team is now looking forward to improving their 2007 Semi-Finalist status at Regionals. “Without a doubt this victory was a tremendous statement by the players. They have stayed committed during the past several months at it paid off today. It was a total team effort, but when it got to penalty kicks Christopher Tombridge our goalkeeper took over.” said Cory Carr Head Coach.
Team members include; Christopher Tombridge (Kickapoo), Steven Curti (Carthage), Ryan Squires (Glendale), Blake Aggus (Joplin), Tyler Bennett (Kickapoo), Ryan Partch (Glendale), Caleb Collier (Kickapoo), Matt Medley (Parkview), Ian Newport (Glendale), Devon Newport (Glendale), Grant Bollig (Lebanon), Ian Kennedy (Kickapoo), Graham Basecke (Glendale), Mason Morawitz (Hickman), Brock Ruggeri (Kickapoo), Ryan Moses (Kickapoo), Tim Griffin (Parkview), Bryce Collier (Hillcrest). The team is coached by Cory Carr and Jeremy Alumbaugh.
The boys came back from a 1-2 deficit to beat the North Texas Strikers today 3-2.
Goals from Bryce Collier, assist by Graham Basecke. Direct kick goal by Devon Newport from just outside the box. Game winner from Tim Griffin, another assist from Graham Basecke.
The Strikers fought hard (7 yellows and a red card according to the report I got) in an effort to get their first win after losing to Tigres (Mexico) yesterday by a 2-4 score. Tigres also beat Orange SC Rage (CA) today. They’ll have an off day on Tuesday while Springfield SC attempts to beat Orange SC Rage.
The weather is as dicy in Dallas as it is here it appears, games may get moved. Here’s the Bracket information. Teams from Region2 include the Ft Wayne Fever who lost to FC Dallas, Tulsa SC tied DeAnza (CA) and Sockers FC Chicago tied Houstonians.
