Thursday’s High School Soccer Report

West Plains vs Greenwood, Apr 1

Photo by R&R Photography at http://zizzersoccer.smugmug.com/

West Plains Zizzers – 1
Greenwood Blue Jays – 0
After opening their season with a win, the Zizzer’s got back on track tonight against the Blue Jays, shutting them out and getting their first home win. Both teams had numerous opportunities on free kicks and Greenwood had several corner kicks, but the game remained scoreless until the 31st minute of the 2nd half. Greenwood was whistled for a foul about 30 yards from goal on the left side. Ashley Martin sent a free kick to the far post. Several players converged on the ball, but Bre Wright got a foot on it and knocked it across the line for a 1-0 lead.

Willard Tigers – won in PKs?
Joplin Eagles -

Central Bulldogs – 0
Marshfield Blue Jays – 2

Bolivar Liberators – 4
Branson Pirates – 0
Or it could have been 8-0, I’ve gotten conflicting reports. The coach has not responded.

Carthage Tigers – 1
Hillcrest Hornets – 0
From the Carthage Press: The goal, setup by a blistering cross from Mandolin Smith, came in the 65th minute of regulation, breaking a scoreless tie. As it turned out, the goal — the first of the season by Carthage — was enough for the Lady Tigers to down Hillcrest at Fair Acres Sports Complex. Phylicia Lewis, who had four saves, registered her first shutout victory of the season after holding Hillcrest scoreless. Hillcrest, which was limited to only four shots on goal, was disrupted by Carthage’s trapping defense.

The junior varsity held on for a 3-1 victory over Hillcrest, the first win in program history.

Logan-Rogersville Wildcats – 1
Parkview Vikings – 4
Parkview junior Kelsey Loderhose scored two goals in the first half, leading the Lady Vikings to a 4-1 win at Logan-Rogersville Thursday. Loderhose scored both goals in the first half as the Vikings took a 3 goal lead, with Alexandra Shupert getting the other goal. Jessica Maerz scored in the second, from Shelby Stewart before Amanda Davis scored for Logan-Rogersville. Melanie Allen also had an assist for Parkview.

Francis Howell Central -
Washington Blue Jays -

Glendale Falcons – 10
Neosho Wildcats – 0
Emily Cline (4G), Lindsey Sprouse (3G/2A), Molly Brewer (1G), Erica Torgeson (1G), Drianna Raff (1G), Mindy Moffe (2A), Alix Opfer (2A), Ashlan Fiester (1A), Hannah Garrad (1A).

Harrisonville – 6
O’Hara – 0

Dixon Bulls Dogs – 2
Fatima Comets – 1

Glendale Lady Falcons Open with ACL Prevention (PEP Program)

Glendale Lady Falcons with Dr Rusty Bond, Cox Health

Glendale Lady Falcons with Dr Rusty Bond, Cox Health

Second day of Spring practice and the weather is not cooperating. Still plenty of smiles to be found as the Lady Falcon’s spent their practice taking the long view as Dr Rusty Bond was on hand with his team to provide instruction the in the PEP ACL Preventation program, designed to help female athletes avoid ACL injuries. I’ll have more information next week on this free program offered by Cox.

The Glendale Falcons finished 4th last year in their first ever visit to the State Final 4, losing to Pattonville in the consolation game. The team lost two seniors, Emily Jordan and Jeni Frewin, but return seven senior starters and three of the most talented underclassmen in the region in Emily Cline, Molly Brewer and Alix Opfer – who took over for 2008 Regional Defensive Player of the Year Ashley McWilliams – when McWilliams went down with an ACL injury. Add in a pair of sophomore goalkeepers in Sarah Helm and Jacinda Lemons and it’s an experienced squad. A squad that like their small school counterparts across Highway 65 at Catholic, expects to return to the Final 4 in 2010. Ryan Collins does a good job of exploring those details in his article On The Road To State for the Glendale Quill on Monday

Twelve seniors and eight juniors return this year with one goal in mind: make it to State and play in the championship game.

The Lady Falcons return with a promising amount of talent. They lost only two seniors, Emily Jordan and Jeni Frewin, last year, Also, their top scorers, Lindsey Sprouse and Molly Brewer, return this season. Along with making it to State, the team has some other goals.

“I really want to beat Kickapoo and Catholic,” said senior Katie Brewer.

Ryan also added an article that explores the dynamics of the Brewer sisters who run the midfield for the Falcons. Check it out, great story on a very talented pair of sisters who are, well, sisters!

Thursday’s Southwest Missouri Girls High School Soccer Report

Glendale Falcons – 4
Kickapoo Chiefs – 2
A Class 3 District 11 match up, the Falcon’s solidified their #1 ranking in the region with their win over the Chiefs. Lindsey Sprouse (2G/1A), Hannah Garrad (1G), Molly Brewer (1G – PK), Emilee Williams (1A), Emily Cline (1A) scored for the Falcons while Amanda Dominguez (1G) and Abby Anderson (1G -PK) scored for the Chiefs.

Rolla Bulldogs – 2 (PKs)
Camdenton Lakers – 1
Class 3 District 10 match up went to PK’s Thursday with Rolla winning the shootout 2-0. The Lakers led 1-0 early in the second half before Rolla tied it up at 1 goal each.

Waynesville Tigers – 1
Lebanon Yellowjackets – 2
Class 3 District 10 match up, the Jackets ensured they kept pace with the Lakers and Jays in their pursuit of the Bulldogs for top seed in the District. The Yellowjackets got goals from Emily Boyer and Hannah Winkel.

Joplin Eagles – 2
Hillcrest Hornets – 1
In this Class 3 District 12 match up, Joplin had several opportunities but had a hard time getting it in the net. Joplin scored first when a shot by Kelsey Sanders was deflected by the goalie and Meghan Matheson was there to put the loose ball in the net before it could be cleared. Joplin was up 1 V 0 at the half. Hillcrest tied it up with a nice shot by Erin (#39). With about 8 minutes left in the game, Sanders accepted a nice pass from Yasmin Ulloa, worked the ball down field past the Hillcrest defenders, went one on one with goalie and placed the ball just inside the net.

Richland Bears -
Belle –

Rogersville Wildcats – 3
Willard Tigers – 0
Michelle Crawford with 1 goal, Najee Donson with 2 goals

Carthage Tigers – 1
Carl Junction Bulldogs – 0
Jessica Diaz scored with the assist coming from Jamileth Henriquez

Bentonville –
Neosho Wildcats -

Glendale Falcons Win Sedalia Soccer Tournament

Glendale Falcons – 1
Hickman Kewpies – 0
Senior Megan Garrad got the game-winner for the Falcons. The Falcons finished the Sedalia Tournament with a 3-0-0 record and were awarded the first place trophy.

Ozark Tigers – 0
Hickman Kewpies – 0

Ozark Tigers – 2
Warrensburg – 0

Glendale Falcons – 4
Warrensburg Tigers – 2
The Falcons got past their small school opponent, the #15th ranked Class 1 Tigers. Senior Megan Garrad scored two goals, while Emily Jordan and Lindsey Sprouse also got goals.

Sedalia Smith-Cotton Tigers – 1
Milton Red Hawks – 0
Freshman Tanaeia Smith punched home a shot off a crossing pass from Ceci Perez with three minutes remaining in the match for the win

    Friday’s Games

Glendale Falcons – 4
Smith-Cotton Tigers – 2
The Falcons defeated the 13th ranked Tigers with goals from Lindsey Sprouse, Lorin Opfer, Jeni Frewin and Hannah Garrad.

Ozark Tigers – 4
Harrisonville - 0
Megan Gunnels scored in the 5th minute with the ultimate game-winner. Mollie Killion, Brittany Matthews and Alicia Collard also scored.