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The game with the most on the line tonight is a Class 2 match between District 11 foes Marshfield and Logan-Rogersville. In addition to being a Webster County derby, these two teams are part of a new five team line-up that opens one of them to becoming a District champion for the first time ever. The Blue Jays are the early pick after their first ever win over Bolivar earlier this season.

Logan-Rogersville Wildcats – 0
Marshfield Blue Jays – 1
Alex Cantrell scores the lone goal on a corner kick from Danielle Coffman in the first half. The Lady Jays then hold off a huge surge from Rog in the second half.

Nixa Eagles – 10
Branson Pirates – 0
Goals were scored by Payton DeHart, assisted by Kelsey Bartell; Bailey Pesek, assisted by Shelby Zielke; Brittany Kirkpatrick, assisted by DeHart; DeHart, assisted by Rachel Murphy and Pesek, assisted Halie Owen
in the first half. The second half saw goals scored by DeHart, assisted by Bartell; Bartell, assisted by Courtney Frerichs and Paige Townsend; Jordyn Hoskins, assisted by Kelsey Haist; Pesek unassisted and Jenny Hoffmann assist by Owen.

Shutout is shared by Kristin Miller and Lexi Stagner. Nixa is now 8-1. The Nixa JV won 6-0

Springfield Catholic – 8
Bolivar Liberators – 2
Freshman Nicole Ortega scored a brace (that’s two in British speak), one assisted by Emily Ortega. A brace by Shelby Hatz, one by Jordan Banasik and 3 by Natalie Smid. Bolivar goals by Jonna Welch and Mariah Roberts on a great header from an Izzy Mersch corner kick.

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Neosho Wildcats – 1
Carthage Tigers – 2 (2nd OT)
After taking an early lead, on Tori Eads goal in the 6th minute, the Wildcats saw the Tigers grab a 73rd minute equalizer. The game-winner was scored by senior Madolin Smith, headed for NEO A&M soccer in Miama, OK in the Fall, when she found space in the box following a counter-attack.

Central Ozark Conference

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Carthage Tigers

Carthage Tigers


Branson Pirates – 0
Carthage Tigers – 3

Willard Tigers – 0
Nixa Eagles – 3
The Eagles took the lead in the first half on a goal by Kelsey Bartell, assist by Halie Owen. Lauren Moats scored two for Nixa in the second half, assisted by Courtney Frerichs and Kelsey Haist on the first one, by Rachel Murphy on the second. Shutout by Kristin Miller.

Nixa is now 6-0. The JV squad won 7-0, shutout to Lexi Stagner

Ozark Tigers – 8
Republic Tigers – 0
Ozark goals by senior Mollie Killion (3), sophomore Emily Taylor (2), sophomore Morgan Davidson (2), and senior Jayme Braun.

Springfield Catholic – 9
Marshfield Blue Jays – 1
Catholic got goals from Shelby Hatz (2), Natalie Smid (2), Nicole Ortega (2), Jordan Banasik, Michelle Garrison and Lydia Holtmann. Marshfield goal by Alex Cantrell.

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Girls Season Begins In 4 Weeks

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Natalie Smid celebrates Bekah Bade's game-winner

Natalie Smid celebrates Bekah Bade's game-winner

The final Club tournaments of the season wrapped up yesterday, with over 100 area girls from three Clubs (Springfield SC, Missouri Elite FC and Total Prodigy) competing in the Showcase of the South. Gorgeous weather and pretty good results in Little Rock for our girls, look for reports as they come in.

Now they focus on recovering and spending time in the weight room along with some road running. The first practice will be Monday February 28th and based upon the chatter I see on Facebook, the girls are looking forward to the upcoming season which can begin March 18th.

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That’s especially true for the seniors on the defending State Champion Springfield Catholic squad. The Irish return a Senior Class that is most responsible for the regular run to State that has marked this program recently and is shooting for their 3rd straight trip to the Final 4. It includes:

Rachel Scott, GK – 2nd Team All-State
Carsen Baron, D – 1st Team All-State and co-Defensive Player of the Year, Missouri
Rebecca Mayus, D – 1st Team All-State and co-Defensive Player of the Year, Missouri
Natalie Smid, M/F – 1st Team All-State, co-Regional Offensive Player of the Year
Andrea Parker, M/F – Honorable Mention All-State,
Shelby Hatz, F – 1st Team All-State, co-Regional Offensive Player of the Year

Add in juniors Bekah Bade (who scored the game-winner in the title game) and Megan Goetzinger, 2nd Team All-State and 1st Team Regional players, along with seniors Emily Ortega, Jordan Banasik and Courtney Devlin and Head Coach Ben Timson will need to manage the program to peak in May while offering the underclass opportunities early in anticipation of next year. That includes a player that could very well be in the starting lineup on March 18th in freshman Nicole Ortega.

My coverage area for the coming season will include:
7 Class 1 teams, including defending State Champion Springfield Catholic.

6 Class 2 teams, with 5 teams in District 11 battling for their first ever District title now that Bolivar has moved North to District 12. The Liberators will be in a three-way race with Harrisonville and Warrensburg for the opportunity to advance from District 12

16 Class 3 teams, including Sectional champions Nixa. Willard looks to be well-positioned to earn their 2nd straight District title in District 12 as does Rolla in District 10. Nixa will work hard to defend their title with Glendale and Kickapoo the most likely challengers. Ozark will face a challenge with the loss of their senior class from 2010.

Class 3 District 10
Camdenton High School
Lebanon High School
Rolla High School – 2010 District Champs
Waynesville High School
West Plains High School

Class 3 District 11
Branson High School
Glendale High School – 2008 Quarterfinals, 2009 Final 4
Kickapoo High School
Nixa High School – 2010 District Champs
Ozark High School – 2008 District Champs (losing to Glendale in Sectionals when there were 2 classes)

Class 3 District 12
Carthage High School
Central (Springfield) High School
Joplin High School – 2009 District Champs
Neosho High School
Parkview High School
Willard High School – 2010 District Champs

Class 2 District 11
Carl Junction High School
Hillcrest High School
Logan-Rogersville High School
Marshfield High School
Republic High School

Class 2 District 12
Bolivar High School – 2009 District Champs
Clinton High School
Harrisonville High School – 2010 Quarterfinals
Pleasant Hill High School
Warrensburg High School

Class 1 District 11
Dixon High School
Laquey High School
Liberty (Mountain View) High School
St. James High School – 2008 District Champs

Class 1 District 12
Greenwood High School
McAuley Catholic High School
Springfield Catholic High School – 2008 Quarterfinals, 2009 Final 4, 2010 State Champions

Missouri Class 1 Girls Soccer – Catholic vs Trinity In The Final

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Natalie Smid and Shelby Hatz celebrate the game-winning goal

Natalie Smid and Shelby Hatz celebrate the game-winning goal


Springfield Catholic – 1
St Vincent Indians – 0
Words can’t do justice to the game played today by the Fightin’ Irish. Coach Ben Timson called upon 17 players today and each brought their A game, consistently battling for 50/50 balls and making the run to support their teammates. Led in the middle by Natalie Smid and Erin Fitzgerald, who are poised to accomplish what no other Irish midfield tandem, or Springfield program for that matter, has achieved, the Lady Irish delivered on their promise today.

The game winner was scored by Smid, from a Carsen Baron set piece following a foul near the right touch line and 35 yards out, in the 55th minute. The ball arrived just outside the 6 yard box, pulling the keeper out where she and her defender lost a battle with Bekah Bade in the air. The ball fell loose and Smid was the first to the ball, collecting it and turning to put her shot just inside the upright before a defender could cover. Well executed, hard work by several players and the most positive of results.

The Irish used up at least one four leaf clover in the process of getting to this point. The game plan, according to defensive leader Carsen Baron, was to concentrate on absorbing the Indian’s attack in the initial stages of the game and then adapt their attack to what they learned about their opponents. What that translated into was a few initial forays down the middle before beginning to use their strength and speed to attack the wings. As they spread the defense, the middle opened up for Fitzgerald and Smid to gain control.

While the Irish had the majority of the play in the final 25 minutes of the first half, the Indians showed flashes of the offensive prowess that got them this far. Junior Rachel Cook delivered two important saves late in the half to keep the Irish tied. The first came as she tipped a shot over the crossbar that had the Irish fans holding their collective breath. She followed that up by taking the ball off of an attackers feet with a fearless dive.

The Irish game-winner came five minutes after an early second half flurry by the Indians, who pushed hard to get the important first goal. Megan Goetzinger and her teammates saw the best St Vincent opportunity bounce off the upright and away in the 50th. As winning teams often do, the Irish capitalized on their good fortune and created their own destiny. It will be a familiar foe, as the face North County’s Trinity Titans tomorrow in the Title game.

Photos will follow soon. And thanks for winning, I’m looking forward to sleeping in!

Trinity Titans, 2010 Class 1 Semifinal

Trinity Titans, 2010 Class 1 Semifinal

Trinity Titans – 2
Barstow Knights – 0
Caroline Keppler buries her shot in the 48th min, finishing a ball that came off the crossbar and fell to her 8 yards out. Katie Armet took the original shot. The Titans got an insurance goal in the 70th when Jennifer Eaton and Alexis Jackson worked hard to win a ball on the right touch line. The ball into the middle went to central midfielder Heather Wein who’s initial shot was parried only to be picked up by Marlene King who ran from the left to right in front of the box before cutting her shot back just inside the near upright. It was King’s first goal of the season.

Photos will follow soon

The Title game will be a rematch of last years semifinal game between Trinity, who finished second after beating Catholic, supported by one of the finest goalkeeping displays I saw last Spring. The Titan’s lost to St Vincent’s 3-1 this season and Coach Drake commented on the quality of play the Indian’s displayed all season. The game was early for Trinity, prior to their late season run when they went 8-5 to get back to a positive record and find the form needed to advance to State for the second straight year. The run coincided with a defensive adjustment and the return goalkeeper Taylor Zerbe, out earlier in the season due to concussion.

The Class 1 Title game will feature Springfield Catholic against Trinity. Game time is 4:00 pm.

The Class 1 3rd Place game will feature the St Vincent Indians against Barstow. Game time is 10:00 am.

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    Central Federal Rolla Invitational Captured By Catholic

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    Catholic at Rolla (2008)The shortened tournament (2 days to 1, 6 games to 4) crowned a champion via points with Springfield Catholic coming out on top. All four teams were 1-1, so a dominant team was not identified at this early stage of the season.

    Rolla Bulldogs – 0
    Washington Blue Jays – 2

    Hickman Kewpies – 2
    Springfield Catholic – 0
    The Kewpie’s describe the game as a hard fought win after battling to a 0-0 first half before getting a goal from a corner kick. Kate served a ball that Sarah B. finished. The match was iced on a goal by Sarah L. assisted by Katie. Both goals came in the final 10 minutes per the Catholic site.

    Springfield Catholic – 3
    Washington Blue Jays – 0
    Turning around after a 30 minute break following the Hickman game, the girls responded as Shelby Hatz blew by the Washington defense scoring breakaway goals in the 5th, 9th, and 25th minutes to lead the Irish to the win. The second and third goals were set up by nice passes from Bekah Bade and Jordan Banasik.

    Rolla Bulldogs – 2
    Hickman Kewpies – 1
    Again from the Kewpie site, another 0-0 first half. The Kewpies were able to get a goal by Paige but it was not enough as Rolla scored a pair of late goals for the win.

    Standings
    1-Catholic
    2-Hickman
    3-Washington
    4-Rolla

    Tuesday’s Southwest Missouri Girls High School Soccer Report

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    Neosho Wildcats Overtake Willard Tigers in 2nd OT
    Neosho Wildcats - 2 (2nd OT)
    Willard Tigers – 1
    With a lineup loaded with seniors, including captain Shelby Murray (#4, pictured on the ball), the Wildcats are off to their best start in recent memory winning their 3rd game in 4 days following a 2-0-1 weekend in Christian County. The Wildcats opened the scoring in the 7th minute when Murray turned a pair of defenders before putting her shot past the keeper from 10 yards out. Willard will not win a lot of style points but I was impressed with the positive attitude and hard work of the team and when their midfield general, senior captain Amanda Rozier (#12), picked up a loose ball in the offensive end her quick release pass to Chelsea Wolff on the left soon went into Natalie Waddell, who’s simple touch put senior Ali Applby in front of the net. Applby reliably buried the ball in the 18th and soon it was the Tigers who were pressing the attack, energized by the result.

    The second half saw both teams moving the ball into the attack as the Wildcats in particular realized that their ball movement of the 1st half had not gotten the result desired. The result was an increase in opportunities but sophomore Brittany Dunn kept the Tigers in the game with her work in between the uprights. Replacing senior Morgan Ulesich, injured during the Christian County Tournament, the Tigers stayed close and counter-attacked regularly.

    It wasn’t until early in the 2nd OT that the Wildcats were finally able to break through for the win, with the golden goal coming from Shelby Murray. Nice recovery from Monday’s PK loss to cross-town rival Joplin, and Neosho positions themselves for a District run.

    Bolivar Liberators – 3
    Logan-Rogersville Wildcats – 1
    Sophomore Jonna Welch scored a pair of goals this evening with Danielle Sharp getting the 3rd goal for the Liberators. #22 Hannah McGaughy scored for LogRog at Bolivar

    As noted by a Liberator player, Log-Rog was a hard team to score on because they get so bunched up around the goal. A very promising first year team!

    Glendale Falcons – 3
    Joplin Eagles – 0

    Kickapoo Chiefs – 9
    Waynesville Tigers – 0

    Rolla Bulldogs – 1
    Parkview Vikings – 0
    Four games into the season the Lady Bulldogs have yet to be scored on. And on Tuesday RHS got a goal from freshman Taylor Banholzer 24 minutes in, which stood for a 1-0 victory at the Bray Sports Complex.

    The first half found the Rolla Bulldogs getting the better of the play, possessing the ball a bit more and getting a couple of solid scoring opportunities. McKenzi Payton and Caylin Manary were able to keep the Vikings in it, with strong defensive play and goalkeeping respectively. Midway through the first 40 minutes of play, the Bulldogs were able to finish an opportunity and take the 1-0 lead. VIkings lose a pair in Rolla.

    Lebanon Yellowjackets - 4
    West Plains Zizzers – 0
    The Yellowjackets took a 3-0 lead in the 1st half on the strength of senior Hannah Winkels 2 goals (and 2 assists) on the night. The final goal was scored from the penalty spot in the 2nd half. Zizzers Stung by Yellowjackets.

    Camdenton Lakers – 8
    Hillcrest Hornets – 1
    Junior Latea LaRue and senior Stephanie Kirvan each had three goals and sophomore Ashley Paschel had 2 goals. Hillcrest’s Kamay Freeman had a really nice hustle goal early in the first half to make the score 2-1. Camdenton earns its first Ozark Conference win of the season.

    Nixa Eagles – 9
    Branson Pirates – 0
    Nixa wins its first official conference game on the girls side (the boys are defending Conference Champions). Goals were scored by Rachel Murphy, Jo Pavlowsky (2), Kelsey Haist (2), Halie Owen, Katie Bolton (2), and Chelsea Cole. Assists went to Courtney Frerichs, Kelsey Bartell, Vicki Rische (2), Tatum Mangum, and Ashlyn Robillard.

    Catholic Fightin’ Irish – 4
    Marshfield Blue Jays – 0
    Courtney Devlin scored the first goal in the 36th minute when she knocked a nice cross from Emily Loethen into an open net. Bekah Bade gave the Irish some breathing room in the 46th minute when she knocked a ball from Kathleen Garrison by the keeper inside the right post. Maddy Renner scored her first goal of the season in the 57th minute, assisted by Bade, when her shot from 15 yards got by the keeper. Jordan Banasik found the end of a Mandy Bailes corner kick giving Catholic the four goal victory.

    The Irish article also notes the next game is Thursday against Ozark, last seen in 2008 getting a 1-0 win for Coach Davidson’s 500th. Hmm, I wonder what the rematch will be like?

    Pleasant Hope – 0
    Greenwood Blue Jays – 5

    Ozark Tigers – 10
    Carthage Tigers – 0
    Nine Ozark Tigers scored on Tuesday night as they defeated Carthage 10-0. Taylor Jordan scored the game winner 35 seconds into the game on an assist from Alicia Collard. Collard finished the evening with 5 assists.

    Logan-Rogersville Wildcats Win 1st Game In 2nd OT

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    Logan-Rogersville Wildcats at Carthage Tigers, Inaugural Game For Both Teams
    Logan-Rogersville Wildcats – 2 (2nd OT)
    Carthage Tigers – 1
    The Wildcats earned their first win in their first game Monday on a set piece midway through the second overtime period. It was scored by junior Najee Donson (otherwise known as babbiboo32), on a shot just inside the 6-yard box, after a fine cross by #15(?). That’s Najee (#32) celebrating with teammates immediately after scoring the golden goal.

    It was a grey, windy afternoon and much of the play was isolated to the downwind side of the field as both teams worked to create offensive opportunities. Carthage got their goal from senior Patricia Marin (#1) midway through the second half when she scored on a direct kick from just outside the box. Logan-Rogersville got their goal from freshman Kadi Leonardi (#16) soon afterwards, leading to the overtime period. Goalies were Phylicia Lewis for Carthage and Kelsay Leingang for Logan-Rogersville.

    Smugmug Gallery/Slideshow – Logan Rogersville Wildcats and Carthage Tigers

    I have to offer a shout out to the Lady Tigers. With 31 players on the overall roster, the team bench was standing and cheering every play through out the game. I thought I was at a Jonas Brothers concert given the volume and amount of cheering that occurred. That same enthusiasm is spilling over to their new website (add it to your list of links) where they already have 17 positive comments. Well done ladies!

    Camdenton Lakers – 10
    Richland Bears – 0
    Senior Stephanie Kirvan gets a pair as 6 different girls score in the game against the Class 1 foe. Junior Latea LaRue, and freshmen Kayla Utley and Cassie Hale scored a pair of goals each while junior Jessica Smith and sophomore Ashley Paschel each scored one. Sophomores Jessica Colliver and Sandra Shore shared time in goal.

    Springfield Catholic – 10
    Pleasant Hope Pirates – 0
    Provided by soccermom: Shelby Hatz, Mandy Bailes, and Bekah Bade scored two goals apiece and Rachel Herron, Emily Loethen, Jordan Banasik, and Emily Ortega each scored a goal as Catholic won the opening game of the season against District foe, the Lady Pirates, in Pleasant Hope. Maddy Renner, Courtney Devlin, and AnnMarie Banasik each recorded two assists and Natalie Smid added one assist.

    Lebanon Yellowjackets – 2 (PK’s)
    Jefferson City Helias Crusaders - 1
    After a 1-1 tie in regulation, the Yellowjackets and Crusaders played a pair of scoreless overtime periods. The Yellowjackets prevailed in PK’s 4-3