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Springfield SC U17 Boys Open Play At Disney Soccer Showcase

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UPDATED – The Disney Soccer Showcase kicks off today and there are two Missouri-based squads participating, both in the Under 17 age group. Disney is considered one of the top tournaments in the country and will have over 350 college coaches on hand to evaluate the talent.

Springfield SC 94/95 are participating in the Showcase Red group. The teams will play 3 group games and the top team in each of the two brackets will advance to the semifinal on Thursday. The Final will be played later that same day.

SPRINGFIELD SC 94/95 enter the tourney ranked 65th nationally per GotSoccer, 10th in Region 2 and 1st in Missouri. They’ll face off against teams that rank 3rd (Manhattan SC), 44th (Calverton SC) and 71st (Team Boca). The squad won the Missouri state Championship as U16′s last June (94/95 age group).

2011 U16 State Cup Champs with NamesSpringfield SC 94/95 Schedule
Tuesday 4:00pm: MANHATTAN SC AJAX (NYE) vs SPRINGFIELD SC 94/95 I (MO)

A report from the game from a reliable source: We won 2-1!…they were a good team…ranked third in country by GotSoccer. But we are tough to break down. We got goals from Nic Bauer in First half and by Mitch Moncada in second. Evan Garrad had a PK saved. We dominated the first 20 then they bossed the rest of the half. They started strong in second and we looked for a counter and got one. They scored with about 10 to go making for exciting finish. Thanks for the props, Steve! U know we miss you!!!!

Wednesday 12:00pm: TEAM BOCA 94/95 WHITE (FL) vs SPRINGFIELD SC 94/95 I (MO)
Thursday 12:00pm: CALVERTON SC REVOLUTION (MD) vs SPRINGFIELD SC 94/95 I (MO)
Friday 9:00am: Semifinal Showcase Red

Coaches from Missouri in attendance include
* Harris-Stowe State University – Billy Paymaster, GK Coach
* Missouri State University – Michael Seabolt, Associate Head Coach
* St Louis University – Jason O’Keefe, Assistant Coach

The other team participating is the Lou Fusz Williams squad playing in a lower group.

Springfield SC 94/95 Competing At Region 2 Tourney

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Springfield SC 94/95 - Missouri State Champions 2011The Springfield SC 94/95 Boys, fresh from their State Championship at the Missouri Cup last Thursday, are enroute to Appleton WI today to compete in the Region 2 Tourney. Part of the USYSA National Championship series, their State title sends them to this regional round with the regional age group winners then advancing to the National Championships in Phoenix next month.

The second team in Springfield Soccer Club to win a State Championship (the 90/91 age group won as 16 and 17 year olds in 2007 and 2008), they will be exposed to the Regional tournament for the first time. The tournament runs June 24-29 and like Cup will include a Group stage followed by knockout rounds.

I stopped by the final practice Thursday prior to their departures and got a few shots (see below) and chatted briefly with Josh McCutcheon (Kickapoo) and Evan Garrad (Glendale), the team captains:

Tournament Schedule:
Sat Jun 25 - 10:00 AM – SC Waukesha Pumas (WI) vs Springfield SC (MO)
Sun Jun 26 – 4:00 PM – Springfield SC (MO) – IL Galaxy (MRL2)
Mon Jun 27 – 8:00 AM – Everest SC Black (OH-N) – Springfield SC (MO)
Tue Jun 28 – 10:00 AM - [TBD] 1 of Pool B vs [TBD] 1 of Pool D
Wed Jun 29 – 8:30 AM - [TBD] Winner of Semifinals 1 vs [TBD] Winner of Semifinals 2

The team is part of Group D and the draw has some good news and some bad news. The good news is the opening match is against a team much like SSC, a first time competitor that comes from a program building new traditions in a state where FC Milwaukee is the dominant program. Waukesha (Wah-ka-shaw) is a western suburb of Milwaukee and where the highway turns North to Appleton. The other portion of the good news is the top-ranked team in the pool is Everest SC Black, ranked 5th in Region 2, but a team that SSC won’t have to face until they’ve played two prior games. That gives them the opportunity to become familiar with the environment, gain confidence and have current scouting reports on what will be the most difficult game of the tournament.

To get out of the group generally requires avoiding a loss and the first game is the most important. A loss in the first game is the most difficult of hurdles and avoiding Everest in that first game was the first piece of good fortune the boys will need. As the interview above notes, there is a quiet confidence and this is a good team with pace, a strong defensive will and enough inventiveness to be dangerous on this larger stage.

Coached by Eric Sorlie and Michael Seabolt from Missouri State (pictured in the white hat), I hope to have regular updates on their results.

There are several other local players competing this weekend as well. Emily Cline (Drury/Glendale) and Shelby Hatz (Drury/Catholic) are playing for St Louis Scott Gallagher at the U18 age bracket while Molly Brewer (Glendale) is playing for SLSG at the U17 age bracket.

ESPNrise.com did a preview of the Girls bracket that includes the KCFC Alliance squad that includes six players from the State Champion Liberty Jays. Regional Champs at U13 and U15, this is likely the last time these girls will play together and like the State tournament, their goal is to win the trophy.

Class 3 District Playoffs – Chiefs, Falcons, Tigers, Eagles, Bulldogs, Bruins!

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#1 Kickapoo Chiefs – 4
#4 Ozark Tigers – 1
The Tigers broke through first, when sr Michael Headlee scored through a crowd on the corner kick. The Chief’s got the game-tying goal from Aaron Strunk when Hunter Durham’s run into the box was broken up Strunk was there to bury the loose ball in the 33rd. The game-winner was scored in the final minute of the 1st half when Durham was hip-checked off the ball, going to the ground inside the box. Senior Nate Lavoy, as he has all season, calmly buried the resulting PK despite having to take it twice as the first one was waved off by encroachment by a teammate prior to his first kick.

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The final goal was scored by… The Tigers came close on several occasions but as they have all season, the Chief’s defense is resilient and Tyler Moses is rounding into post-season form, with diving saves like this.

#2 Glendale Falcons – 5 (PKs)
#3 Nixa Eagles - 4
The Nixa Eagles discovered some mojo tonight and his name is Robert Neathery. Scoring three goals for the Eagles, before going out late in the match with an injury, it appeared the boys team were destined to repeat the heights reached by the girls program in the Spring. It was not to be however as the Falcon’s clawed their way back into the game, finally equalizing in the 77th minute on sophomore Evan Garrad’s 30 yard blast that found the upper 90 (see below).

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Alec Martinez moved into 3rd on the Glendale single season scoring list with his two goals. He now has 23, passing Josh Keisker who is now assistant coach.

Kickapoo will now face Glendale for the District title on Friday evening at 7:00 pm. The District champion will face the District 12 champion (Carthage or Joplin) in the Sectional game Tuesday November 9th.

District 12 is hosted by Joplin, the semifinals are at 4:30 and 6:30 pm:

#1 Carthage Tigers – 2
#4 Central Bulldogs – 0
From the Joplin Globe: Carthage quickly grabbed the lead on Ismael Serratos’ goal in the sixth minute, and Joe Curti scored at 23 minutes for a 2-0 advantage.

#2 Joplin Eagles – 2
#3 Willard Tigers – 1
From the Joplin Globe: Parker Maher scored on a penalty kick and assisted on another goal, and Joplin goalkeeper Blake Ward stopped a penalty kick as the Eagles held off Willard 2-1 Wednesday night in a Class 3 District 12 soccer semifinal game Wednesday night at Junge Field. Josh Lingurar scored for Willard.

The second-seeded Eagles (15-8) battle top-seeded Carthage (22-4) in the championship game at 6 p.m. Friday

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District 9 Final at Columbia:
#1 Rock Bridge Bruins – 1 (PKs)
#3 Jeff City Jays – 0
Rock Bridge scored all six of their allotted penalty kicks on shots by Jon Gunter, Matt Kelly, Trevor Davis, Ryan Taylor, Danny Baird and Ryan Stanowski. Then, Bruins goalkeeper Brady Wulff made a save on Jefferson City’s sixth penalty kick to win the game. Before the shootout, the Bruins made eight shots on goal, sending one into the net in the 13th minute that was called back on a foul. The Bruins are now 21-5 on the season.

District 10 Final at West Plains:
#1 Rolla Bulldogs – 2 (2nd OT)
#2 Camdenton Lakers – 1
Sr Jason Howard scored in the 98th minute to break the deadlock and send the Bulldogs on to the Sectional Playoff. Rolla struck first but Camdenton senior striker Jeron Sinclair had an answer with a goal just before the halftime break in West Plains. The Lakers end the season 16-9 with a third place finish in the Ozark Conference.

It is the 12th district championship in the history of the RHS boys’ soccer program and the 17th time in the past 18 years the Bulldogs have played in the district title game.

The Bulldogs, now 16-9-2, will host Columbia Rock Bridge at 6 p.m. Tuesday on Kiwanis Field at the Bray Sports Complex in Class 3 Sectional action. The Sectional winner faces the D11/D12 Sectional winner in the Quarterfinals on November 13th.

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C3 D2: #1 Parkway South knocks off #2 Rockwood Summit, 4-2
C3 D3 Final: #1 CBC goes to the 2nd OT before beating #2 DeSmet, 1-0 and now await the winner of Thursday’s District Final between Chaminade and SLUH
C3 D8 Final: #1 Vianney outscores #3 Oakville, 2-1 and next face either Hazelwood West or Hazelwood Central who play Thursday
C3 D15: #1 Liberty falls to #2 Kearney, 3-2 in the 1st OT who will face either Park Hill or Park Hill South

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Ozark Conference – Kickapoo Are Undefeated Champions

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Devan Selsor, Kickapoo Chiefs (2012)

Devan Selsor, Kickapoo Chiefs (2012)

Glendale Falcons – 1
Kickapoo Chiefs – 2
The Chief’s came out fast tonight and taking advantage of the strong wind, Turner Adams sent a free kick into the box in the fifth minute that while initially parried, fell to Josh McCutcheon who was then taken down before he could shoot. Senior Nate Lavoy buried the resulting penalty kick for the early lead.

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Glendale finally broke through midway through the second half soon after sophomore Evan Garrad was moved up into the midfield from his outside back position. Garrad won a ball, pushed it left and Roman Aldaiz then slotted a ball to jr Austin Hart, who had his back to the goal and was just inside the penalty area. Hart was able to collect the ball and make a quick turn to his left towards the center of the box before getting off a quick shot that stayed low and settled into the far side netting to knot the score.

The game-winner was scored by Devan Selsor as the Chief’s mounted one of their patented counter-attacks. The more active side all evening, a ball won deep in their end was quickly sent forward and Selsor’s hard work got him into the attack down the left side. He was rewarded for his effort and as he carried the ball into the left side of the box, he unleashed a shot the found the far side netting, sending the Chief’s fan’s into hysteria (below).

The Chief’s finish 9-0 in the Ozark Conference and reclaim the Ozark Conference title, which the Camdenton Laker’s snatched last year while ending the Chief’s four year streak. The Chief’s play this evening erased any doubts about whether they deserved the #1 seed in the upcoming District 11 playoffs. Unless Glendale can find some energy and attitude worthy of the derby, it’s likely to be Kickapoo vs Carthage in the Sectional game on November 9th. That makes tomorrow’s game against the visiting Tiger’s even more interesting now. Come out and support the Kicking for A Cure double-header tomorrow at Kickapoo that includes a game between Republic and Webb City. Arrive early for the best seats!

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Nixa & Rock Bridge Win Kickapoo Shootout

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Nixa Eagles Celebrate Kickapoo Shootout Trophy

Nixa Eagles Celebrate Kickapoo Shootout Trophy

Brown Division
1st Place
Nixa Eagles – 1
Kickapoo Chiefs – 0
On the strength of three straight shutouts from goalie Mason Young, the Eagles held off the Chiefs to capture the Brown Division trophy this evening. The Eagles goal was scored by Robert Neathery as his shot from outside the box slipped just inside the upright in the 30th minute. The Chiefs moved defender Dylan Corbett into the attack midway through the second half, leaving three defenders back, and had several shots that were kept out due to the acrobatics and reactions of goalkeeper Young. The pressure continued to the final seconds and the relief was evident on the coaches faces as the players celebrated their breakthrough win, their first ever over Kickapoo!

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Following a decade of participation in the Shootout, this weekend was the first time the Eagles have won their 1st game of the tourney, a 2-0 shutout of KC-based Blue Springs, moving them into the winner’s bracket for Saturday. Both goals were scored by senior KhaiUyen Huynh. A late morning 1-0 win over St Louis-based Pattonville, goal by Drake Hughes with an assist from KhaiUyen Huynh, moved the Eagles into the title match and an opportunity to test themselves against their most significant challenge of the season, against the Chief’s who are the favorite in the chase for the District 11 title. Matching the girls team this year must be a significant incentive for the Eagles.

Neathery’s goal was only a small part of his story today. The Eagle’s were without central midfielder Drake Trease for both of today’s matches as well as losing forward Jameson McFadden for the season due to a broken arm. The sophomore stepped into the central position, parnering with Corey Cann, and ensured that Nixa didn’t falter. KhaiUyen Huynh has also stepped up his game, as represented by his role in the Eagle’s offense this weekend but more importantly his work rate and ability to create in the offensive end, opening opportunities for the team. Drake Hughes and Adrian Yang-Jacobi, both given more responsibility and playing time this weekend, stepped up as well.

It was a lively and enjoyable match as either team could have won. November is looking more and more interesting.

3rd Place
Pattonville Pirates – 1
Eureka – 4

Nixa Eagles – 1
Pattonville Pirates – 0
Goal by Drake Hughes with an assist from KhaiUyen Huynh

Kickapoo Chiefs – 1
Eureka – 0
Senior Nate Lavoy scored on a penalty kick late in the match to put the Chief’s into the final.

5th Place @ JFK
Glendale Falcons – 1
Lee’s Summit West – 2
The Falcon’s goal was scored by Austin Hart, assisted by Nic Bauer

7th Place @ JFK
Blue Springs – 1
Francis Howell – 4

Francis Howell – 1
Lee’s Summit West – 3

Blue Springs – 1
Glendale Falcons – 2
Goals by Alec Martinez and Evan Garrad, who also earned assists, get the Falcon’s past Blue Springs and into the 5th place game.

Gold Division
1st Place
Rock Bridge Bruins – 3
Kearney Bulldogs -0

3rd Place
Carthage Tigers – 4
Waynesville Tigers – 0
Carthage built a 3-0 lead in the first half and went on to win by 4.

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Carthage Tigers – 0
Kearney Bulldogs – 2

Waynesville Tigers – 1
Rock Bridge Bruins – 5

5th Place
Greenwood Blue Jays – 2
Smith-Cotton – 0
Goals for the Blue Jays were scored by Stuart Beezley, on a breakaway, and Andy Godwin, on a header assisted
by Devon Whitlock. Shutout Hawken Thieme.

7th Place
Parkview Vikings – 6
Republic Tigers – 0
Brian Otradovec had a hat trick, Louis Taylor had a goal and two assists, and T.J. Joy and Tyler Farquhar scored their first goals of the year. Blake White and Jim Smart each also had an assist. The Vikings are now 9-9 on the year and 3-3 in conference with five games left before district play begins.

Greenwood Blue Jays – 3
Parkview Vikings – 0
First half scoring:
Goals by Hayden Boyle, Stuart Beezley and Ben Aiken, assisted by Devon Whitlock, for the win. Hawken Thieme shutout.

Smith-Cotton – 7
Republic Tigers – 0

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Glendale Falcons

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Alec Martinez (Glendale 2011) in front of Reid Harbach (Catholic 2012)

Alec Martinez (Glendale 2011) in front of Reid Harbach (Catholic 2012)

The new HS Sports columnist Matt Schoch has done a decent job of reaching out via Twitter so I’m going to try a new policy here and point to some stories from the News-Leader, something I quit doing a few years ago. We’ll see how it works out…

Glendale finds inspiration in team’s successful history

As Glendale opens the season with just two starters back, emphasizing that history could be as important as ever. With would-be starters Jake Rogers and Kyle Hawkins sidelined by injuries, Martinez and junior midfielder Austin Hart will lead an otherwise inexperienced group. But Jeff Rogers is hopeful that Glendale can compensate with effort and intensity for what it may lack in skill and experience.

“Technically, you know, we might not be one of the strongest teams we’ve ever put out,” Rogers said. “But as far as work ethic and attitude, they’re right up there with the top two or three teams. So that’s going to win us some games right there — just our work rate and attitude.”

Sophomores Evan Garrad and Matt Call will anchor Glendale’s defense, in front of senior goalkeeper Reece Conner, who has bided his time the past three years behind graduated starter Jordan Pitts. Seniors like Roman Aldiaz, Spencer Gahagan and Kurt Waterman will complement Martinez and Hart in the attack.

Joe Aubuchon, a transfer from Columbia Hickman, and Lukas Rickenbocker, a foreign exchange student from Switzerland, should contribute, too. But precisely how all the puzzle pieces will fit together remains something of a mystery.

Ole’s Notes – From what I’ve seen at two practices, Aubuchon and Rickenbocker have the wherewithal to handle the central midfield which will give Coach Roger’s the ability to move Martinez into the attack. I hadn’t heard about Hawkin’s injury and that will be significant given his anticipated role as the central defender. There are some talented underclassman so I anticipate that even with some early hiccups the Falcon’s will be a team to watch at the end. As usual.

Read the whole story here.

Springfield Soccer Club U15′s Go Undefeated In Midwest Regional League

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Springfield SC U15 - 2010 MRL 1st Division Champions

Springfield SC U15 - 2010 MRL 1st Division Champions

This past weekend saw 3 Springfield SC teams travel to Overland Park, KS to play games in the Midwest Regional League (MRL). The 15I, 16, and 17 boy’s teams all currently play in the First Division. The weather was perfect for playing soccer. The 17 boys played their first game of the year against Springfield Fire (IL) and came away with a 4-1 victory. That’s a great way to start things off! The 16 boys played twice and came awaywith a split weekend. On Saturday they defeated KCFC (KS) 3-2 on a great goal right at the end of the game. Sunday saw things go the other way with a 2-1 loss to Omaha FC (NE). They played very well and were unlucky not to get 2 wins on the weekend.

The 15I boys played their last 3 games of the season. On Saturday they defeated NFC Qdoba (NE) 3-1 in the morning followed by a 4-0 win over Kansas City United (KS). Sunday saw the boys go up against the Kansas Rush (KS) and come away with a 5-0 win. That win put the boys at 6-0 on the season and a lock for first place. This marks only the 2nd time that a Springfield SC team has won the MRL First Division. This time around it also means that they are automatically promoted to the MRL Premier Division. In their six games, the boys scored 21 goals and while only giving up 2.

This is the 2nd team in SSC history to participate in the Premier Division, the other being the SSC 90/91 boys who went on to win the Premier League once in their two years as well as winning two State Championships in their age group.

“It’s a fantastic moment to win any league. It makes it even better that this time it is the Midwest Regional League and the boys are promoted into the Premier Division where every game will feel like a State Cup game. It feels wonderful to have Springfield SC once again represented among the elite. It speaks volumes to the work the boys have put in over the past months and years. We can enjoy this for a bit, before we get back into it and prepare for State Cup,” commented Eric Sorlie, Director of Soccer Operations. “I’m also looking forward to watching the other teams finish their MRL season on a strong note as there is still a lot to play for in both divisions”

Bottom Row L to R: Evan Loyd (Greenwood), James Straus (Catholic), Jesse Bihlmeyer (Nixa), Evan Craig (Catholic), Dallas Moses (Pershing Middle School), Turner Adams (Kickapoo), Matt Call (Glendale),

Middle Row: Aaron Strunk (Kickapoo)

Top Row L to R: Evan Garrad (Glendale), Hunter Durham (Kickapoo), Chase Grubb (Kickapoo), Josh McCutcheon (Kickapoo), Andrew Schenck (Nixa), Elliot Williams (Kickapoo), Braedyn Mitchell (Clever), Jakob Neidig (Ozark), Mitchell Moncada (Catholic), Head Coach Eric Sorlie

The photos below are from a game September 2008, the first season the boys played in the Midwest Regional League

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Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Cup at Lake Country Soccer

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Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Cup: U14 Springfield SC vs Springfield Soccer Select

Another large turn out for what initially appeared to be a beautiful early Spring weekend that by 12:30 pm Sunday, when this photo was taken, had turned into a bitter cold tundra by many accounts. I try to remind myself during these moments that as much as I loved the game, my playing days in Chicago and St Louis more closely resembled these type of days than any other. I’m just not as useful and resilient as I was then!

Thanks to Tony Glavin SC, Scott Gallagher SC, Sedalia Select, Carrera, JB Marine, Total Demize SC, Springfield SC, KC Select and the other clubs who participated this weekend.