Monday Game Reports

West Plains Zizzers – 6
Marshfield Jays – 1
Mollie Plocher got the Zizzer’s started via a direct free kick in the 6th minute. Rachel Skelly, assisted by Ashley Harris, extended the lead in the 14th minute while GK Jamie Brassfield made a nice save to push a Marshfield shot wide early in the half. In the second half, Michelle Esterle scored on a breakaway while Beth Kittle also scored before Ashley Harris got two. The Jays got a late goal from Dannyca Mostrom.

Ozark Tigers – 2
Joplin Eagles – 0
The District opponents faced off in Ozark, with Megan Stodden scoring the first goal in the 59th. She also assisted on Alicia Collard’s goal

Glendale Falcons – 6
Nixa Eagles – 0
The Falcon’s hosted and gained a measure of revenge for last year’s tie game as they continue their strong offensive showing. Goals by Megan Garrad (2), Lorin Opfer, Karis Hefton, Katie Brewer and Emily Cline.

Kickapoo Chiefs – 8
Neosho Wildcats – 0
Goals by Megan Etter (2), Katy McLain, Amanda Dominguez, Mallory Williams, Erica Freiert (2), and Abby Anderson

Weekend Game Reports

Wow, how about this weather eh? Reminds me of the fact that the NCAA Frozen Four is this weekend. And there’s a great side story associated with the most excellent hockey being played in Denver. Remember the movie “Slapstick” “Slapshot”? Then you remember the Hanson Brothers. Well, one of their sons is playing for Notre Dame in the Final. 6:00 pm tonight on ESPN, watch it at Coester’s.

OK, back to this weekends non-Tournament games :)

Waynesville Tigers – 4
Hazelwood Central – 2
Playing against Head Coach Josh Scott’s alma mater, the Tigers defended their home field Friday evening, defeating the BiState Shootout champions (and District 3 defending champions). The Tigers fell behind 1-0 in the second minute but tied on a goal by Tasha Lord before halftime. Katie Pritchard scored twice and Orielle Thomas once in the second half. Crystal Hutchinson recorded 13 saves in the net.

West Plains Zizzers – 8
Mountain View Liberty Eagles – 1
Playing only their second varsity game, against their only opponent so far, the Eagles got a goal from Shelly Renegar late in the second half. The Zizzers had goals from Rachel Skelly, Katie Shannon, Michelle Esterle, Ashley Harris, Beth Kittle, Laiken Tyler, Jamie Brassfield and Kelly Smith.

    Saturday Games

Waynesville Tigers – 5
Hillcrest Hornets – 1
In a game that was tied 1-1 at half, the Tigers woke up in the second to keep their record unblemished in the Ozark Conference. Katie Pritchard scored three, including a final PK, while Lynette Newcomb and Tasha Lord scored for Waynesville. Sara Rodriguez scored for Hillcrest.

Rolla Bulldogs – 2
Hazelwood Central – 1
After a scoreless first half, Hazelwood Central took a 1-0 lead in the fourth minute of the second half when Danielle Bergfeld scored for the visiting Hawks. Sophomore Jaclyn Standfast tied the game with sixteen minutes remaining off a pass from Junior Ashley Kerr. Junior Kim Carter scored the game winner with less than three minutes left after Sophomore Olivia Cox won a 50/50 ball with the keeper outside the edge of the penalty box.

RHS improves to 7-2 and next plays Waynesville at home Tuesday.

Tuesday’s Ozark Conference Game Reports

Glendale Falcons vs West Plains ZizzersGlendale Falcons – 6
West Plains Zizzers – 0
The game was moved to JFK Stadium on Tuesday and once the Falcon’s adjusted to the roll of the ball on the artificial surface, it was off to the races. The overarching feeling I come away with after Glendale games is the sense of overall team speed. Without the added burden of running on soft soil, the girls displayed it in full last night as they earned the shutout over their Conference opponent. The first goal was scored from the corner kick as Lou Opfer skied to head it in. Freshman Emily Cline scored in her third straight game with a 20 yard blast from the right side. It was only through yeoman’s effort that senior goal keeper Jamie Brassfield and her defense kept the score to 2-0 in the first half with a dozen opportunities blunted.

Glendale and Kickapoo play tonight, both coming off of their best offensive display of the early season. Scoring was one area I didn’t think either team would have any difficulties although the early season put a lie to that thought. We’ll see how both teams react tonight to their unexpected positions in the middle of the Conference table. At the top of the table are the Waynesville Tigers.

Waynesville Tigers – 3
Camdenton Lakers
– 1
Senior Katie Pritchard scored in the 32nd minute on a header from a ball sent into the box by Tasha Lord from the right touch line. The score remained 1-0 deep into the second half before junior Erica Combs headed Lord’s service, this time from a set piece near the right touchline. Lord got into the scoring side of things for the Tiger’s third goal, assist going to Pritchard. The Lady Lakers finally answered with 10 minutes left in the match when senior Blaire Baker played a direct kick from just outside the left side of the penalty box that went over the hands of the Lady Tiger’s goalie.

Waynesville improves to 6-0-0 on the season and 3-0 in Ozark Conference play while the Lakers stand at 3-2-0 overall, 1-1 in the Conference

April 1st Arrives In The Ozark Conference

Davidson's 500th Win - Ozark over Springfield CatholicOzark Tigers – 1
Springfield Catholic – 0
Senior Kristen Glaubitz buries a ball in the corner from a set piece midway through the second half to give the Tigers the rare win over their longtime rivals. Coach Tom Davidson earns his 500th win as his Lady Tigers held off the Irish in earning the win. The goal came against the run of play as the Irish had the wind and momentum but sophomore Brittany Matthew’s strong run led to a foul on the left side of the box. Rachel Haden’s service was initially knocked down but fell to Glaubitz who took advantage of the opportunity.

The Irish’s best opportunity came late in the game when freshman Carsen Baron put her 30 yard direct kick on frame. Sophomore Paige Hemphill touched it over the crossbar to preserve the shutout and win.

Waynesville Tigers – 2
Kickapoo Chiefs – 1
The Tigers continued their early season form, taking a 2-0 lead in the first half on goals by Katie Pritchard, from Lauren Kelly, and Erica Combs, from Tasha Lord. Kickapoo closed the gap in the 73rd minute when Kylie Huslig scored from a cross by right midfielder ?. Senior Crystal Hutchinson made several important saves to ensure the win for the Tigers who move to 4-0 with their first Conference win over a key foe. Update – it was the first win ever over the Chiefs!

Lebanon Yellowjackets – 3
West Plains Zizzers – 0
Senior Brianna Ragains, headed for Missouri Southern in the Fall, gave the Yellowjackets the lead in the 17th minute, assisted by Cassie Wood. Hanna Winkel added to the lead in the 49th, assisted by Emily Boyer. Chelsea LeFors completed the scoring, assisted by Ragains. Zizzer’s goalie Jamie Brassfield made several fine saves to keep it close

Rolla Bulldogs – 1
Parkview Vikings
– 0
Sophomore central midfielder Jackie Standfast got the game winner in the 62nd minute on an assist by senior captain Kaitlin Bramel. Sophomore Adrian Pogue gets the shutout, her 3rd in 4 games. The Bulldogs move to 4-0, 1-0 in Ozark Conference, and will visit Springfield to take on Kickapoo Thursday.

Glendale Falcons vs Joplin EaglesGlendale Falcons – 4
Joplin Eagles – 0
The Eagles kept things close in the first half, down only 0-1 with senior Randi Russell, a Missouri Southern signee, making several important saves. Senior Jeni Frewin got the ultimate game winner. The second half saw the Falcons turn things on, using the wind and their team speed to get three goals in the first 15 minutes. Lindsey Sprouse got two, Emily Cline (pictured at left) scored her first varsity goal and Frewin and Emily Jordan earned assists. Senior goalkeeper Rachel Duckworth, a newcomer to soccer with good hands and reflexes, earns her first shutout.

Greenwood Blue Jays – 10
Pleasant Hope Pirates – 0

Neosho Wildcats – 2 (PK’s)
Nixa Eagles – 1
The Eagles lost on PK’s Tuesday to a resilient Wildcats squad that drew first blood on a break away goal by Melanie White in the 53rd minute. The Eagles tied the game in the 58th. Jacklyn Finley played the ball to Kelsey Haist above the 18 box. Haist beat the defender. A well placed, low ball slotted to the left of the goalie tied the score 1-1.

Camdenton Lakers – 5
Hillcrest Hornets – 0
Camdenton led 1-0 at the half on a goal by freshman Ashley Paschel. Sophomore Chelsey VanHook started off the scoring in the second half off of a corner kick from Blaire Baker. Paschel scored her second goal of the match four minutes later. Senior Meg Manzer and junior Stephanie Kirvan (header) each scored a goal late in the match. Camdenton goes to 1-1-0 on the season and 1-0 in Ozark Conference play. Senior Krista Murphy earned her first shutout of the season

Bolivar Liberators – 2
Joplin McAuley – 0
The Lady Liberators earned their third shut-out victory of the season with a 2-0 win over district opponent Joplin McAuley. Seniors Lindsy Archer, assisted by Jonna Welch, and Andrea Porter scored a goal in each half to help the Liberators improve to 3-0 on the season.

Thursday’s High School Soccer Reports

Parkview Vikings – 4
Central Bulldogs – 1
Goals for the Vikings were scored by Emmy Dale assisted by Kelsey Loderhose, Stephanie Wilson (assisted by ?), Emmy Dale assisted by Kelsey Loderhose, Emmy Dale (unassisted). Senior Becca Carter scored for the Bulldogs.

Lebanon Yellowjackets – 3
Nixa Eagles – 0
Junior Hannah Winkel opened the scoring in the 34th minute for the Yellowjackets. Second half goals by Emily Boyer and Brianna Ragains. According to reports, Nixa has a scrappy little team and made the Yellowjackets work hard for the third night in a row. Lebanon was described as a solid team. Two good forwards and they play physical – not dirty, just physical. They should be one to watch.

Joplin Eagles – 3
Willard Tigers – 0
With a team missing several starters due to Spring Break, the Tiger’s attempted to fight through the weather and their Class 2 opponent. Working against the wind for both halves, Willard had very few offensive opportunities while Joplin outshot and outscored the Tigers. Freshman goalkeeper Brittaney Dunn played well and had several nice saves according to reports.

Harrison Lady Goblins – 1
West Plains Zizzers – 0
In one of many rain-forced reschedulings,the Zizzers hosted the Arkansas visitors Thursday. Harrison scored the game’s only goal in the 5th minute of the second half. Callie Jones was able to fight off Lady Zizzer sweeper, Cara Trautman, and fire a shot on goal. The shot caught West Plains goalkeeper, Jamie Brassfield, off balance and gave the Lady Goblins a 1-0 lead. West Plains was able to create a couple of scoring opportunities, but couldn’t make anything out of them.

Marshfield hosts Hillcrest