Tom Davidson, Ozark Tigers, Reaches 600 Wins

Tom Davidson, and daughter Morgan, Ozark Tigers (2011 May)

Congratulations to Coach Tom Davidson on reaching 600 wins in his career tonight. He came into the game with an 8-7 record this season, his fourth with the Lady Ozark Tigers who also delivered his 500th win. Tom earned his 500th victory on April 1st, 2008 when the Tigers defeated the visiting Catholic Fightin’ Irish [...]

Kickapoo Chiefs at Parkway College Showcase

2011 Parkway South College Showcase

An excellent tournament the Chiefs participate in annually. It includes the current #1 ranked Nequa Valley squad. The Post-Dispatch offers schedules and a look at a few of the St Louis teams involved in the competition. Kickapoo Chiefs – 1 Parkway South – 0 Chiefs led at halftime on a 25 yard shot by Southwest [...]

Southwest Baptist Bearcats Sign Braun, Cantrell, White, Gelsheimer and Copeland

Jayme Braun, Ozark Tigers (2011)

Bolivar, Mo. – SBU Head Women’s Soccer Coach has announced the signing of nine players to National Letters of Intent. “We are very excited about the addition of these young ladies and what they bring to our program. We felt we were close to being one of the top teams in our conference, but we [...]

Moses And Newport Advance To Regional Semifinals

SLU Billikens Ian Newport, Ryan Moses, Devon Newport

Current SLU Billikens, Ryan Moses and Devon Newport, have advanced to the Semifinals at the US Youth Soccer Midwest Regionals. Their U19 team went undefeated in group play and are facing the KC Wizard Juniors today. Video highlights for all Age Groups on US Youth Soccer website Moses (Kickapoo Chiefs) and Newport (Glendale Falcons) both [...]

Republic Tigers Hire Mike Hines As Soccer Coach

Coach Mike Hines, kneeling with Coach Hodge and Lentz

The Kickapoo Chiefs have offered a second coach to the regional ranks with long-time assistant Mike Hines hiring as the Head Coach for the Republic Tigers. Hines will move from the Brown and Gold to the Orange and Black at Republic High School. The Ozark Tigers were the most recent beneficiaries of Kickapoo’s largess when [...]

Kickapoo At Parkway College Showcase

Parkway College Showcase

The 2010 Parkway College Showcase will be held Friday and Saturday with games at the four Parkway schools and at Anheuser-Busch Center in Fenton. The event includes 27 high school matches as well as a pair of Saturday women’s college exhibition games – Quincy vs. Evansville at noon and Missouri vs. Illinois at 2 p.m. [...]

Physical? Check. Insurance Form? Check? High School Practice – Only A Week Away?!!

If you haven’t been keeping an eye on the countdown timer, than Monday August 10th will sneak up fast. A week from Monday High School sports will begin in the state. If your son, or daughter, are playing Fall sports there are a few items that need to be in place. You’ve got next week [...]

High School Schedules – Am I Missing Your Team?

OK, spent the afternoon Tuesday entering schedules into my High School Calendar and I’m still missing quite a few. The only way I can cover your team is if I have your schedule and can identify games of interest. Please have your Coach or a member of the Booster Club send me the schedule. I [...]

Ryan Moses, Springfield SC

A short interview with Ryan Moses, U18 forward for Springfield SC’s State Champion team. After playing central defender during the High School season for the Kickapoo Chiefs, he’s back at his preferred position at the start of the Club Season. Ryan will play for the SLU Billikens in the Fall. The team just beat the [...]

This Week in Southwest Missouri Soccer

By the time the majority of you read this, most of the College and High School boys squads in the region will already be recovering from their first practice session of the new season. I stopped by Kickapoo Sunday evening, check-in and paperwork details in advance of Monday’s opening practice. The Booster Club has done [...]

High School Girls Update and Regional Press Coverage

Update: Lebanon vs JC Helias was rained out last night although the JV got their game in. No make up date announced yet. It’s probably self-evident, but I’ve received two cancellations today so far: West Plains vs Harrison (AR) is moved to Thursday March 27th, still Varsity only and in West Plains. Jeff City Helias [...]

Missouri Girls Soccer Statewide Preseason Poll Results

GIRLS SOCCER PRESEASON POLL (03-14-08) Class 2 Rank Team Points 1 Incarnate Word Academy (5) 103 2 St. Teresa’s (2) 94 3 Nerinx Hall 85 4 St. Joe’s Academy 82 5 Lee’s Summit North 70 6 Lafayette 66 7 Ft. Zumwalt West 65 8 Ursuline 53 9 Cor Jesu 31 10 Hazelwood West 30 11 [...]

This Week In Springfield Missouri Soccer

Activity is beginning to heat up around the area, despite Mother Nature’s lack of cooperation. Time to get back into the swing of things, including stocking my Toyota Tacoma with Soccer Mom prerequisites – lawn chair, fleece blanket, sun screen, umbrella, you know the drill. I’ve got to get my camera and video camera prepped [...]

Missouri Science & Technology Miners Sign Seven To Mens Team

The Missouri S&T men’s soccer team has added seven individuals to its roster to play for the Miners for the 2008 season. The newcomers for next season are as follows: J.J. BILYEUS, a 5-10, 150-pound defender from Christian Brothers College High School in St. Louis, Mo.: Bilyeu earned all-metro honors in the St. Louis area, [...]

Southwest Missouri Class 2 High School Girls Soccer Preseason Poll

Brought to you by the Missouri Soccer Coaches Association. What timing on this one. The City of Springfield won’t need any salt to melt the snow in the streets, this poll should generate enough heat to handle the snow and power the town of Richland! 1-Kickapoo (32) Can Phil Hodge work his first year magic [...]