Class 3 Southwest Region Honors Swept By Glendale

Kindra Lierz, Glendale Falcons (2014)

Kindra Lierz, Glendale Falcons (2014)

The Missouri Soccer Coaches Association has released the Class 3 Southwest Region Honors. The Region includes Districts 11 and 12, won by Glendale and Parkview respectively. Glendale finished 3rd in the recently completed Class 3 State Tournament. District 11 includes Finalist Kickapoo, Ozark, Nixa and Branson. District 12 includes Finalist Willard, Carthage, Joplin and Neosho.

Player of the Year: Emily Cline, Glendale Falcons
Offensive MVP: Molly Brewer, Glendale Falcons
Defensive MVP: Alix Opfer, Glendale Falcons
Goalkeeper of the Year: Kindra Lierz, Glendale Falcons
Coach of the Year: Jeff Rogers, Glendale Falcons

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Player School Pos Grad

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Emily Cline Glendale Falcons F 2011

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Molly Brewer Glendale Falcons M 2012

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Ashlan Fiester Glendale Falcons D 2011

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Alix Opfer Glendale Falcons D 2012

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Kindra Lierz Glendale Falcons GK 2014

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Lauren Moats Nixa Eagles M 2012

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Kristin Miller Nixa Eagles GK 2011

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Kelsey Haist Nixa Eagles M 2011

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Marin Gelsheimer Kickapoo Chiefs M 2011

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Kaylee Stephens Kickapoo Chiefs D 2011

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Keysha Burns Ozark Tigers D 2012

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Morgan Davidson Ozark Tigers F 2013

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McKenzi Payton Parkview Vikings D 2011

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Kelsey Loderhose Parkview Vikings F 2011

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Aspen Hawkins Central Bulldogs M 2014

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Class 3 District 12 Soccer Honors

Kelsey Loderhose, Parkview Vikings (2011) by Joe George

Kelsey Loderhose, Parkview Vikings (2011) by Joe George

The Missouri Soccer Coaches Association poll of coaches has named their All-District Honors for Class 3 District 12, consisting of District Champions Parkview, District finalist Joplin along with Central, Carthage, Neosho and Willard.

District Player Of The Year: Kelsey Loderhose, Parkview Vikings

Offensive Player Of The Year: Aspen Hawkins, Central Bulldogs

Defender Of The Year:

Goal Keeper Of The Year: Brittaney Dunn, Willard Tigers

1st Team
Player School Position Year School Position Year
Leigh-Ann Craig Joplin Eagles M 2014
Ashley Norman Joplin Eagles F 2011
Anna Banwart Joplin Eagles F 2014
Aspen Hawkins Central Bulldogs M 2014
Maddison McBurnie Central Bulldogs M 2011
Kelsey Loderhose Parkview Vikings F 2011
Emily Courtney Parkview Vikings M 2013
McKenzi Payton Parkview Vikings D 2011
Allison Bennett Carthage Tigers D 2011
Brittany Copeland Neosho Wildcats M 2011
Macie Cotter Willard Tigers M 2013
Savanna Patillo Willard Tigers M 2014
Second Team
Madi George Parkview Vikings GK 2011
Emma Chilton Parkview Vikings M 2014
Anna Withers Parkview Vikings D 2011
Amy Greene Parkview Vikings D 2013
Tristen Bass Carthage Tigers M 2011
Paige O’Neill Neosho Wildcats M 2013
Kellie Stringer Joplin Eagles D 2012
Lauren Thompson Joplin Eagles D 2011
Morgan Davis Joplin Eagles GK 2012
Analynn Salvato Central Bulldogs F 2014
Amy Allen Central Bulldogs D 2011
Honorable Mention
Julia Lewis Joplin Eagles D 2012
Kim Campbell Joplin Eagles M 2011
Erin Ferguson Neosho Wildcats D 2011
Reba Potts Neosho Wildcats F 2013
Becca Castillo Parkview Vikings F 2012
Holly Messick Parkview Vikings D 2011
Molly Robb Parkview Vikings M 2011
Olivia Solari Parkview Vikings M 2011
Sarah Giddins Central Bulldogs D 2011
Alania Jones Central Bulldogs GK 2013

Class 3 Playoffs – Parkview Gets 1st District Title

Parkview Vikings, Class 3 District 12 Champions 2011

Parkview Vikings, Class 3 District 12 Champions 2011

UPDATE – District 10 Finals at Camdenton are moved to Friday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. at the soccer field. If we can’t go tomorrow at 1:00 p.m., we’ll go Saturday afternoon before graduation. Waynesville has graduation tomorrow night, so that’s why we’d have to play early on Friday. Just a heads up. No worries. Can’t fight mother nature. One more day to prepare!

We’ll know three two of the four Sectional teams vying for a single spot in the State Final 4 by the end of the evening. The fourth slot will be determined tomorrow when Glendale and Nixa play. Note that there may be a time change on that game to try and avoid weather issues.

District 10 Final: at Camdenton, moved to 1:00 pm FRIDAY
#1 Camdenton Lakers vs #3 Waynesville Tigers

District 12 Final: Harrison Stadium, 6:30 pm
#1 Parkview Vikings – 2
#2 Joplin Eagles – 0
Parkview was able to get a pair of goals in the first 10 minutes of the game tonight and ride that cushion to the first ever District title for the Girls program. The first goal was scored by sophomore Emily Courtney from a corner kick. Soon afterwards, Courtney provided an outlet for the defense and made a 40 yard run down the left hand side of the pitch before sending a square ball to Kelsey Loderhose. Kelsey received the ball, did a quick counter-clockwise move and sent a low hard shot across to the far post.

The game was a back-and-forth affair as both teams pushed hard in their pursuit of the hardware. Joplin came out much more organized in the second half and were able to put more pressure on the Vikings but the best opportunities came from several corner kicks in the final 15 minutes. The Vikings were not to be denied however and were able to blunt the Eagle’s efforts to get any closer.

The Vikings are chasing win their first District title, in their first visit to the Title game in 11 years. Joplin last earned the hardware three years ago. Parkview beat Joplin 2-1 on April 12th at home. Kelsey Loderhose got both goals in a 15 minute window of the first half, the first on a PK and the second on a direct kick. Anna Banwart scored for Joplin in the second half.

The winner will host the Glendale/Nixa winner on Tuesday, May 24th in the Sectional game.

In Kansas City, Lee’s Summit West hosts Ray-Pec tonight for the District Title, the winner will host Lee’s Summit North in one of the two Sectionals in the Metro area. Liberty awaits the winner of the Park Hill South/Truman game that is being played tomorrow.
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Thursday Sunshine and Games!

The regular season comes to an end two weeks from today. District seeding may occur as early as next week.

Greenwood Blue Jays – 0
Logan-Rogersville Wildcats – 2
A goal by Haley Weeks in the 3rd minute and one by Colette Mast, also in the first half, were enough to get the Wildcats past the Blue Jays tonight. Photos available here

Carthage Tigers – 4
Central Bulldogs – 2
Carthage goals by Jamileth Henriquez (2) Tristen Bass (1 goal, 1 assist), Miraya Lopez

Marshfield Wildcats – 6
Republic Tigers – 2
Marshfield goals were scored by Alex Cantrell, who had a hat trick, Kylea Ryser with a brace (that’s 2) and Danielle Coffman.

Neosho Wildcats – 0
Glendale Falcons – 10

OZARK CONFERENCE
The Bulldogs sit atop the Conference with an unblemished record (6-0). Still remaining after tonights game are Camdenton on May 2nd and Glendale on May 3rd. Can they hold on?

Lebanon vs Camdenton is also a District 10 game. Camdenton dreams of District glory this year, and therefor must get past Lebanon if they hope to finally beat Rolla. As the Lake News noted last week – This year’s CHS senior class is winless all-time against Rolla, which has ended the Lady Lakers’ postseason run in districts each of the past two seasons.

Miriam Melugin (KHS 2014) & Emma Chilton (PHS 2014)

Miriam Melugin (KHS 2014) & Emma Chilton (PHS 2014)

Parkview Vikings – 1 (2nd OT)
Kickapoo Chiefs – 0
Kelsey Loderhose buried a free kick from 30 yards (video) for the game winner in the 95th minute Thursday night. The game was scoreless through regulation and while the Chief’s had the better opportunities, including a ball off the underside of the crossbar and a breakaway by Katie Lynn that was cleared inside the six yard box by Holly Messick, they were unable to get the decisive goal.

The Vikings matched the Chiefs intensity tonight, aided and abetted by a recent change that has moved freshman Emma Chilton into the middle. Emma offers the Vikings more bite in the middle, a necessary ingredient in the Ozark Conference. The Vikings backline, led by McKenzie Payton, once again features Anna Withers, Messick and Amy Green and this experienced group will be key come Districts where a single goal can determine the outcome.

The Chiefs, who welcomed the return of McKenna Adams and Kate Bess from injuries, will look at how a foul 30 yards out impacted the outcome. Much like the Glendale match a month ago. Strong games against Ozark and Camdenton next week will be important to earning a #2 seed in preparation for Districts. Oh, and that rematch with the Falcon’s on May 11th.

Rolla Bulldogs – 5
Joplin Eagles – 0

Lebanon Yellowjackets – 0
Camdenton Lakers – 3
Camdenton goals by freshmen Morgan Henry and Whitney Snow and game winner by Danielle Brooks (junior). Camdenton improves to 11-4 and 5-1 in Conference play
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Ozark Conference Soccer

Four matches this evening, two of which are also District match ups. Keep an eye on Camdenton at Waynesville, a District 10 game and Joplin’s visit to Parkview. The Vikings have moved West into District 12, will the West End Girls be able to send a message?

Parkview Vikings – 2
Joplin Eagles – 1
Senior Kelsey Loderhose got both goals for the Vikings, via a free kick and one from the penalty spot.

West Plains Zizzers – 0
Glendale Falcons – 4
Molly Brewer scored 3 Goals and Emily Cline 1 Goal in the win

Waynesville Tigers – 1
Camdenton Lakers – 3

Rolla Bulldogs – 10
Hillcrest Hornets – 0

Friday Game Reports

McKenzie Danzer, Kickapoo Chiefs (2012)

McKenzie Danzer, Kickapoo Chiefs (2012)

A pair of Kansas City teams are visiting Springfield this weekend, with matches against Kickapoo and Ozark on their Friday-Saturday schedule.

Kickapoo Chiefs – 3
Blue Springs South – 1
The Chiefs got the game-winner in the first half from a reliable source. McKenna Adams was sent into the offensive end with a simple ball over the top of the defense and she buried it when the defense failed to anticipate her attack angle. The second goal was scored by Brittani Baker late in the half when her cross from the right side slipped past the goalkeeper and rolled into the open net. Senior midfield general Marin Gelsheimer scored the third goal 16 minutes into the second half to open up the lead for the Chiefs.

The game was never certain for Kickapoo however, despite controlling the majority of play. Both early goals benefited from keeper errors and as the game progressed, the limited bench the Chiefs have (only 30 players total, 15 on varsity at the moment) led to some sloppy play late. A penalty kick, when a fatigued defender took down a BSS player in the box, was saved by Danzer and a break-away midway through the second half was also rejected when Danzer dove into the play near the top of her box. The goal was scored on a cross to the near post that was flicked over the defender and keeper and tapped into an open net by BSS’s fireplug midfielder, #2.

On a more positive note (I try) the Chiefs showed very good communication and play before fatigue set in. Gelsheimer and freshman Miriam Melugin will go toe-to-toe with the other key midfield teams in the area (Brewer-Opfer at Glendale and Haist-Moats at Nixa) while McKenna Adams and Kaylee Stephens offer the Chiefs strong senior leadership down the middle of the pitch. More later with my District 11 preview early next week.

Ozark Tigers – 0
Park Hill South – 8

Parkview at Carthage, March 2011 (by Joe George)Carthage Tigers – 0
Parkview Vikings – 5
Sr Kelsey Loderhose and Emma Chilton each scored two goals tonight for the visitors plus an own goal. An early District 12 win as Parkview has moved West to join Carthage, Joplin, Neosho and Willard.

Harrison (AR) Goblins – 5
West Plains Zizzers – 0

Camdenton Lakers – 2
Marshfield Blue Jays – 0
Goals were scored by junior Meagan D’Arcy and senior Ashleigh Paschel. Haley Baker had an assist. Shutout was shared by seniors Jess Colliver and Sandy Shore.

Lebanon Yellowjackets – 0
Nixa Eagles – 7
Another shutout for the Eagles. First half goals were scored by Kelsey Bartell, assist by Lauren Moats; Moats, assist by Courtney Frerichs and Paige Townsend, assist by Rachel Murphy. Second half goals were scored by Courtney Frerichs, assist by Moats; Murphy, assist by Halie Owen, Murphy unassisted and Brittany Kirkpatrick, assisted by Bartell. Shutout by Kristin Miller

JV game was won by Nixa 2-0. Shutout: Lexi Stagner
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What’s Coming – All Stars, Stats, District Recognition

Miriam Taylor, Camdenton Lakers (2013)

Miriam Taylor, Camdenton Lakers (2013)

Just a heads up on a few things to look for. I’m working hard to

1. Get the Girls Southwest All-Stars announcement done soon. Another day or two!
2. District, Conference and Regional recognition should start trickling out. The Coaches don’t release District until all teams in the District are done playing so some of those will begin soon, followed by the others. I’ll post them here as soon as I get them!
3. I’ve also asked the Coaches to send me their season stats so we can recognize some of the individual play out there. Here’s a preview of the Goalies and the Scorers!

Player, School – Games Played | Goals Allowed | Goals Allowed Average | Shutouts | Win-Loss Record
Rachel Scott & Megan Goetzinger, Springfield Catholic – 20 | 7 | 0.35 | 16 | 17-3
Caylin Manary, Parkview – 19 | 17 | 0.89 | 6 | 15-4

Player, School – Goals, Assists, Total Points – Graduation year, Game Winning Goals
Miriam Taylor, Camdenton – 21, 10, 52 – 2013, 5
Ashleigh Paschel, Camdenton – 20, 8, 48 – 2011, 6
McKenna Adams, Kickapoo – 18, 7, 43 – 2011, 5 – updated
Jessica Smith, Camdenton – 10, 13, 33 – 2010, 2
Haley Baker, Camdenton – 9, 14, 32 – 2011, 1
Shelby Stewart, Parkview – 13, 6, 32 – 2010, 3
Jessica Maerz, Parkview – 11, 8, 30 – 2010, 2
Kelsey Loderhose, Parkview – 12, 4, 28 – 2011, 3
Kelsey Swarens, Carl Junction – 11, 5, 27 – 2012, 1
Marin Gelsheimer, Kickapoo – 11, 1, 23 – 2011, 3
Tash Ugbah, West Plains – 9, 4, 22 – 2012, 4
Melanie Allen, Parkview – 4, 2, 10 – 2010, 2

The All-Star Game is Tuesday June 22nd and there is a Facebook event you can add yourself to

Big O Sports Features The Parkview Vikings

Kelsey Loderhose, Parkview Vikings (2010)

Kelsey Loderhose, Parkview Vikings (2010)

Nice to see the local sports magazine feature the Girls High School game. Writer Logan Hoffman (Drury 2008) offers a look at the team and one of it’s key players, Jessica Maerz, in a story on pages 26-27. Click on this link and then navigate to the page to read the story. As Jessica notes, she’ll probably play a similar role on her Lynn Fighting Knight’s squad. The defensive responsibilities she and her back line partners – McKenzie Payton, Holly Messick, Aubrey Durst and Amy Greene (the last two are freshman) – provide in front of senior Caylin Manary ensure the team is competitive and are in a position to challenge this year.

As the Rolla Bulldogs will attest this year however, you need to score to win. The key to Parkview’s success this year points to the revival of Kelsey Loderhose in partnership with Shelby Stewart up top. Her 12 goals rank 2nd on the team behind Stewart’s 13 and give the Viking’s three real threats. Only Glendale has comparable depth.

Ozark Conference Girls Soccer – Parkview Remains Undefeated

Kaylee Stephens (2011) battles Anna Withers (2011)

Kaylee Stephens (2011) battles Anna Withers (2011)

Kickapoo Chiefs – 1
Parkview Vikings – 2 (2nd OT)
In a game that probably sealed Parkviews position not only at the top of the Ozark Conference (now 6-0) but also a Top 2 seed within Class 3 District 11, the Vikings defense continued to flex but not break while the offense came through in the clutch. Parkview opened the scoring in the 27th minute as front runners Kelsey Loderhose and Shelby Stewart combined, with Stewarts ball into the box deflecting off a defender and falling to Loderhose who confidently buried her shot past a diving keeper. It came after the Chief’s opened play with three straight corner kicks and early pressure before Parkview offered a little bump and grind of their own with Loderhose putting a ball off the crossbar in the 5th minute.

The Vikings came out a bit too relaxed in the second half, apparently content to try and defend their slight margin. The Chief’s were having none of it and attacked regularly and it was only quality work from senior Caylin Manary who kept them close. A hard shot to the lower corner was pushed just wide while Lauren Rowland’s shot from the right deflected off the upright. Rowland, Rachel McIntyrre and Casey Weitzel pushed hard into the Parkview defensive end, taking advantage of the space provided to them as the Viking’s concentrated on McKenna Adams. It was Adams who tied the game in the 76th when senior Megan Melugin’s simple flick header sent her in on a breakaway past the defense. Running into the box while protecting the ball from a late challenge, Adams was able to slip the ball just inside the upright and past the keeper (video below) in the 76th minute. The Chief’s had one final shot in regulation that Manary was able to tip over the crossbar to get the Vikings to OT.

Both teams created opportunities in the overtime periods but it was the Viking forwards who got the game winner. Stewart ran to a ball that was bouncing between a pair of players at midfield and using her body, advanced the ball and broke down the right side. As the defense collapsed on her, she slipped a through ball to Loderhose who ran onto the ball and slipped it up and over the on-rushing keeper (Danzer, only her second game back from a concussion against Nixa two weeks ago) and kept it on frame to scored her second of the day for the big win.

With the Class 3 District 11 seeding meeting scheduled for next Wednesday, only Tuesday’s Ozark vs Nixa derby remains to be played and have an effect on seeding. Parkview will host Ozark Friday May 7th while Glendale will host Kickapoo May 12th in key games that remain. Here’s one more video, of what it can be like when Shelby Stewart is running at a defense. Enjoy!

By the way, I’d like to thank the Chief’s Booster Club for their hospitality tonight. Dinner was excellent. Thank you.

Joplin Eagles – 0
Rolla Bulldogs – 5

Camdenton Lakers – 2
Lebanon Yellowjackets – 1
Camdenton goals by Chelsi Libby and Mackenzie Manzer; Lebanon goal by Emilee Starnes.

West Plains Zizzers – 2
Hillcrest Hornets – 0

Tuesday’s Ozark Conference Soccer

Kelsey Loderhose, Parkview (2011) scores against Rolla

Kelsey Loderhose, Parkview (2011) scores against Rolla

Parkview Vikings – 3
Rolla Bulldogs - 1
Parkview scored all three goals against the wind in the first half. Junior Kelsey Loderhose led the scoring with two goals and an assist. Loderhose was assisted by Shelby Stewart and Jessica Maerz. Rolla tied the game briefly on an unassisted goal by Jaclyn Standfast (Missouri S&T recruit) before Loderhose got her second. Stewart scored the third goal.

West Plains Zizzers – 0
Lebanon Yellowjackets – 4
Emily Boyer scored in the 18th and 34th minutes. to give Lebanon a 2-0 halftime lead. Lebanon added two more goals in the second half. Emilee Starnes scored in the 5th minute of the half and Stephanie Speer added the final goal in the 37th minute of the half.

Emily Cline, Glendale (2011)

Emily Cline, Glendale (2011)

Glendale Falcons – 6
Joplin Eagles – 0
Emily Cline scored two goals in the first 8 minutes, both from inside the 6 yard box, to give the Falcon’s an early lead at Cooper Soccer Complex this evening. Molly Brewer added a goal, scored from 25 yards that slipped under the bar into the wind, in the first half. Final stats are Emily Cline (3G), Molly Brewer (2G), Katie Brewer (1G), Mindyrose Moffe (2A), Lindsey Sprouse (1A).

Camdenton Lakers – 10
Hillcrest Hornets – 0
From the Lake Sun Leader: Freshman striker Miriam Taylor scored four goals to lead Camdenton in a 10-0 hammering of the Hillcrest Hornets. The 51-minute mercy rule victory on Tuesday night marked the Lady Lakers’ third 10-0 win of the 2010 campaign. Taylor had a natural hat trick in the first 18 minutes of the match and scored her fourth goal to cap off a long dribbling run in the 44th minute.

Waynesville Tigers – 0
Kickapoo Chiefs – 3
From the Waynesville Daily Guide: Springfield Kickapoo junior forward McKenna Adams scored a goal and assisted on two others to help the Lady Chiefs topple the Lady Tigers 3-0 Tuesday night at Slaughter Field. It was Waynesville’s Ozark Conference opener. “She’s vicious,” WHS head coach Mike Gow said of Adams. ‘When she’s in the game, they look to her. She can just drill that ball from outside.” All three Kickapoo goals came in the first half, but Waynesville (1-3, 0-1 Ozark Conference) was effective stopping Adams the second. The WHS defense clamped down on her and she only got a few touches.