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Additional College Soccer Signings Announced in Southwest Missouri
There is a lot of good news coming out of our area High Schools this Spring regarding players who will be playing soccer in college. My goal is to have a personal interview with each of the players that I am aware of so that we can all learn more about the recruiting process. If we’ve chatted but haven’t completed the process, I apologize. If we haven’t talked yet, feel free to reach out to me so that we can begin the process.
In the meantime, here’s the latest update:
The Ozark Tigers had a ceremony Wednesday announcing:
Robbie Curtis to Lincoln Memorial University (D2 National Finals last year)
Josh Maloney to Northeastern Oklahoma A&M (NAIA)
Nick Robinson to Northeastern Oklahoma A&M (NAIA)
Seated: Robbie Curtis, Nick Robinson and Josh Maloney.
Standing: Coach Tom Davidson OHS Soccer and Coach John Parrigon, NEO A&M.
Photo provided by the Tigers.
The Glendale Falcons also had a ceremony on Wednesday
Lou Opfer to Truman State University (D2)
Maggie Schrier to Hendrix College (D3)
Megan Garrad to William Jewell College (NAIA)
In addition, junior Devon Newport has verbally committed to play for the SLU Billikens beginning in 2009.
Adam Strong of the Lebanon Yellowjackets signed on Friday with Central Christian College of the Bible. He’s pictured to the left, in the center with Coach Mike Gow, AD Ron Bandy in the back row and his parents on each side. Photo provided by the Yellowjackets.
The Willard Tigers announced that Patsy Middleton is joining Regina Bodine and Jessie Yach at Missouri Valley. The ceremony will be today.
The Joplin Globe offered a a couple of updates for the Joplin Eagles. Joplin High School seniors T.C. Ross and Christian Hernandez will play on a new team next year. Literally. Ross and Hernandez signed letters-of-intent Wednesday afternoon to play soccer at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M. The Golden Norsemen will have an NJCAA-sanctioned soccer program for the first time this fall. Back on February 12th, Stephanie Taylor, a midfielder, and her friend, goalkeeper Randi Russell signed letters-of-intent to join the Missouri Southern women’s soccer program
From Central Missouri, Jeff City Helias girls soccer players, Melissa Young and Caty Newbold, signed with Missouri-Rolla and William Woods University. The Jefferson City Jays have two players signing with William Woods today – Katie Denning and Kelsey “george” Sanders.
The earlier announcement is here.
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Missouri Soccer League Ready to Kickoff
The Missouri Soccer League Board of Directors announced their new adult soccer league, forming in Joplin, at a press conference on Thursday.
The league will consist of up to 20 teams in the Joplin metro area. A traveling team will be formed from participants of the league and will compete in areas like Oklahoma City, Okla., Tulsa, Okla., and Dallas, Texas.
The first game will take place Sunday, March 23rd at Dover Fields in Joplin, MO. The season schedule runs from March 23rd to June 8th.
March 12: Last Day of Teams Registration
March 14: Press Conference
March 23: Opening Ceremony
March 23: Match Day 1
March 30 – May 18: Match Days 2 to 8 (Every Sunday)
May 18: Business Booth Day/ End of Regular Season
May 23: Award Ceremony – All Star Team announced
May 25: Quarterfinals
June 1: Semifinals
June 8: Final
June 8: Closing Ceremony
Complete information can be found on the league’s website. Games will be played at Dover Hill Soccer Park on the West side of Joplin.
