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Southwest Region Class 2 District Semifinals

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    Class 2 District 11

#4 Lebanon Yellowjackets – 3
#1 Waynesville Tigers – 2
The Yellowjackets found the same reservoir of energy tonight that took them to the District Final last year when they upset the Glendale Falcons. It was the Tigers that established the early bragging rights, scoring 20 seconds into the game from Lauren Kelly, a margin they took to the locker rooms at halftime. In the words of Coach Gow, who leaves Lebanon for the Tigers job when this season ends, there was no need to raise his voice or even discuss what needed to be done. Each of the ladies knew what was needed and what they as a team were capable of having been here before. Junior Cassie Wood tied the game in the 48th on assists from Ashley Shockley and Chelsea LaFors but Erica Combs regained the lead for Waynesville in the 53rd.

In the 60th minute, Callie Beard scored her first ever Varsity goal when she banged a ball from the midfield line that in combination with the wind somehow found it’s way under the crossbar, giving Lebanon their second tie. Wood got the ultimate game-winner in the 67th on an assist from Brianna Ragains. Both of her goals were scored on headers this evening.

Katie Pritchard had an opportunity to tie the game in the final minutes but was unable to connect, ending the remarkable run the Waynesville Tigers made this year. Undefeated in the Ozark Conference , a second straight Conference title but it will remain for a future team to earn the first Girls District Soccer title.

#2 Glendale Falcons – 2
#3 Rolla Bulldogs – 1
The Falcon’s rebounded from last year’s disappointment to defeat the defending District Champions this evening on a late goal by Emily Cline. Glendale scored first when Jenni Frewin continued her recent scoring streak, assist to Cline. Rolla’s Jaclyn Standfast tied the game in the first half, unassisted, and thats where the score remained at halftime. The second half was a two-way battle as both teams attacked relentlessly until Cline broke through in the final 10 minutes, assisted by Emilee Williams.

Rolla had a breakaway in the final minute of the game that grazed the upright. Senior Rachel Duckworth apparently got just enough of the ball to deflect it and protect the Falcon’s lead.

The District title game will be Thursday at 6:00 pm at Lebanon. The Yellowjackets return to the final for the second straight year, this time they’ll face the Glendale Falcons.

    Class 2 District 12

Ozark Tigers – 3
Parkview Vikings – 0
The Tigers got a goal in the first half to open a lead they would not relinquish. The Vikings finish their season at 11-10 and look to return as many as 8 starters next year.

Kickapoo Chiefs – 5
Nixa Eagles – 1
Kickapoo opened the scoring via a corner kick in the 8th minute. The ball made it across the entire mouth of the goal before it was tapped in by Erica Freiert on the far side. A shot by Chelsea Russell went off the hands of the goalie before falling to x for an easy tap in and Freiert got a second in the 25th after a cross to the far post.

The second half opened with Nixa giving up an own goal off a corner kick as well. The Eagle’s got one back when their new #2 on the career scoring list, senior Stephanie Allen, scored on a PK. It came after Kelsey Bartell was fouled on a courageous challenge with the keeper. Keeper was called for the red card in the 55th. The final goal was scored by Chelsea Russell scored on a breakaway off a 70 yard punt by the Kickapoo keeper in the 64th minute.

Coach Tom Davidson will take his Ozark Tigers to Joplin on Thursday to face off against the Kickapoo Chiefs for the District 12 title. Game time is 6:00 pm.

Notre Dame Wins Lady Zizzer Soccer Classic

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    Championship game

Notre Dame – 2
Cape Central – 0
Notre Dame got goals from Robyn Meesey in 14th minute and Michelle Auer, via PK, in 56th minute to earn the hardware.

    3rd Place game

Sikeston – 3
Moberly – 1
Abbi Keefer gave Sikeston an early lead, in the 10th minute, with Jordi Ferrell extending it in the 31st before Moberly got within one again via Shawn Beard. Ferrell scored a second to ensure the win. It was the third year in a row these two teams have played for 3rd place.

    5th Place game

Waynesville Tigers – 4
Valley View – 2
Valley View got an early goal from Shana Broadway in the 5th minute to take the lead. The Tigers Katie Pritchard tied it in the 22nd minute but Valley View regained the lead late in the first half via Casey Bowman’s goal in the 36th minute. Pritchard tied the game again in the 42nd, Tasha Lord got the eventual game winner in the 45th minute and Pritchard had a hat-trick with a final goal in the 60th minute

    7th Place Game

Parkview Vikings – 3
West Plains Zizzers – 1
Jessica Maerz gave the Vikings the lead in the 10th minute, Kelsey Loderhose extended it in the second half before Mollie Plocher got the Zizzer’s close again on a PK. Jessica Maerz sealed it with her PK.

According to Coach Nick Schmitt of the host Lady Zizzer’s, this was the most competitive tournament we have had in the 5 years of play.

    Early Games Saturday

Waynesville Tigers – 3
Parkview Vikings – 0
The Ozark Conference foes, facing each other for the first time this year, went at it early Saturday. The Tigers got goals from Lauren Kelly, Katie Pritchard and Erica Combs for the shutout win.

Valley View – 4
West Plains Zizzers - 1
Valley View got a pair of goals in each half with West Plains avoiding the shutout on Mollie Plocher’s late goal.

Notre Dame – 2
Sikeston – 0
Don’t have the goal scorers

Cape Central – 3 (2 OT – PKs 2-0)
Moberly – 2
Cape Central got goals by Sarah Umptor and Danielle Markhart, Moberly goal scorers were Andi Wiesner and Shawn Beard who scored on a Direct kick to tie the game. Central won on PK’s, with Haley Pilsner and Laura Lusk scoring. The game saw Moberly’s seven game winning streak come to an end.

April 1st Arrives In The Ozark Conference

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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.

Friday’s High School Soccer Report

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Central Bulldogs – 4 (OT)
Hillcrest Hornets – 3
Central beat Hillcrest in overtime. It was tied three three and went to PK’s at the Neosho tournament.

Rogers (AR) – 2 (OT)
Glendale Falcons – 1
The Falcon’s conceded a goal in the first half on a very nice header. Senior Lou Opfer Sophomore Lindsay Sprouse, picking up where she left off last year, knotted the score late in the second half. Due to the visitors early afternoon game against Kickapoo tomorrow, the game went to PK’s. Rogers converted 3 to the Falcon’s 1 for the decision.

Waynesville Tigers – 3
Washington Jays – 0
Playing on the artificial surface at Waynesville, the Tigers got goals from Katie Pritchard, Erica Combs and senior Captain Lauren Kelly to earn the shutout win over the visitors.

West Plains Zizzers – 7
Mt View Liberty Eagles – 0
The Zizzer’s opened the scoring in the 6th minute by Emma Ray who also scored in the 4th minute of the second half. Rachel Skelly (2), Beth Kittle, Michelle Esterle and Megan Lowe also scored in the shutout. Dani Valade, Mollie Plocher earned assists.

Mountain Views first game ever with a team made up of Freshmen and Sophomores I believe.

Ozark at Willard canceled due to field conditions

Tuesday’s Girls High School Soccer Reports

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Parkview Vikings – 2
Nixa Eagles – 0
Freshman Kelsey Loderhose scored both goals in the opener for the Vikings, in an early match up between District opponents. Senior Kristine Malter assisted on one. Nixa’s JV beat PHS 1-0.

Poplar Bluff Mules – 5
West Plains Zizzers – 1
The Zizzer’s took the initial lead, scoring near the end of the first half on a header by Michelle Esterle off a Mollie Plocher Corner Kick. The Mules tied it with less than 1 minute to go in the half and got the game winner in the 14th minute of the second half. They would add 3 more before it was done.

Lebanon Yellowjackets – 4
Neosho Wildcats – 0
Sophomore Stephanie Fore got the game-winner in the 1st half on a header. Hannah Winkel scored a pair in the second half, both assisted by Brianna Ragains. Michelle Lindesmith completed the scoring. Abbey Roam with the shutout.

Meg Manzer, CamdentonJefferson City Jays – 2
Camdenton Lakers – 1
The Lakers finally got a match in last night and fell to District 10 opponent Jefferson City Lady Jays (2-2-0) at home. Camdenton senior Meg Manzer (pictured at left) scored a goal for the Lady Lakers 12 minutes into the first half. The one goal lead lasted until the 8th minute of the second half when Jeff City senior Katie Denning scored a goal from 25 yards out. Denning struck again from about the exact same spot just two minutes and ten seconds later giving the Lady Jays the lead for good.

Waynesville Tigers – 3
Ozark Tigers – 2
Katie Pritchard scored early in the second half to give the hosts the initial lead. Tasha Lord, on an assist from Lauren Kelly, added a second in the 60th. Ozark brought it within one shortly after on a goal by Megan Gunnells Brittany Matthews, assisted by Kristen Glabitz. Erica Combs, assisted by Pritchard, restored the two goal difference. Ozark brought it back to one on Matthews 19 yard shot that was heading right but was deflected off of a Waynesville player into the opposite side of the net. Coach Scott commented on the game

“Tom has his girls playing great already. I think this team will be trouble for its district opponents.”

Bolivar Liberators -1
Hillcrest Hornets – 0
Senior Lindsy Archer scored the game winner in the 70th minute (assist by freshman Jonna Welch). Bolivar outshot Hillcrest 28 – 4. In jv action, the Lady Liberators recorded their first win of the season with a 4-2 victory.

Thursday Game Reports

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Class 1 Quarterfinal: Springfield Catholic vs St Dominics (O'Fallon) Update – I got my answer to the question of whether anyone was playing today.

Springfield Catholic – 2
Lebanon Yellowjackets – 0
The Lady Irish traveled to Lebanon to take on the Class 2 District 11 Finalists from last year. Missouri State signee Tara Bailes (pictured in last years Class 1 Quarterfinal loss to St Dominics) got both goals, the first coming in the 10th minute on a nice combination with Anna DeLong. The second came from the penalty spot, also in the first half. The Irish started five freshman tonight, including Rachel Scott in goal. Shots, according to the Yellowjackets, were 5-3 for the Irish but GK Scott was not seriously challenged. A fun game to watch according to Coach Gow, with boths teams moving the ball and offering a nice example of what the ladies will be capable of this year.

Waynesville TigersWaynesville Tigers – 7
Neosho Wildcats – 1
Coach Josh Scott took his senior laden team to Neosho tonight and the Tigers turned on the firepower early. Katie Pritchard had a hat-trick, Erica Combs scored a pair and Lauren Kelly and Shauna Shanna Neely also scored. Tasha Lord had a pair of assists and Lynette Newcomb had 1. The Wildcats goal came from the penalty spot, in the 65th minute.

Photo provided by Dave Neely from his Flickr collection. And I apologize for misspelling Shanna’s name Dave, I should know better by now. Early season rust!

I’m aware of some games that are canceled due to saturated fields:
West Plains at Nixa
Ozark vs Harrison

Is the Catholic game at Lebanon still on?

Central Region Preseason Poll and All-Area Team

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The Class 1 and Class 2 Coaches from the Central Region have compiled their preseason picks.

Preseason All Area Team
GK – Annie Streumph (Helias)
D – Liz Gayer (Hickman), Caty Newbold (Helias), Jeanna Ross (RB), Caitlyn Guerrant (Fulton),
MF – Alex Litofsky (RB), Shawn Beard (Moberly), Melissa Young (Helias), Latea LaRue (Camdenton), Sarah Hotop (Mexico), Tillie Bill (SBC)
F – Kelsey Sanders (JC), Ashley Russell (Fulton), Lauren Kelly (RB), Andie Wiesner (Moberly)

Honorable Mention: Blaire Baker (Camdenton), Danielle Baumgartner (Helias), Molly Cowley (JC)

Class 2 District 10 Preview:
The Class 2 District 10 race has arguably been the most competitive in the state and this year will be no different as each of the six teams can make a significant run at a district title. One thing that should make this district interesting – three first-year coaches and one second-year coach out of the six district teams. The District 10 winner will more than likely play state power Incarnate Word Academy in a sectional game this May. IWA won its district last year in record-setting fashion – 15-0 over Gateway – en route to a second place finish in Class 2. Incarnate returns two of the top players in the nation and was ranked nationally for the majority of 2007. The Rock Bridge Bruins are defending District champions.

1. Rock Bridge (11-7-5)
2. Helias (12-6)
3. Jefferson City (17-5-2)
4. Hickman (8-11-4)
5. Smith-Cotton (14-7-2)
6. Camdenton (12-12)

Class 1, District 10 Preview:
Defending champ Moberly has all the ingredients to repeat. The Spartans return 10 starters from the team that knocked off upstart Mexico 3-1 in last year’s final after Mexico had surprised defending champ Hannibal in the semifinals. Moberly MF Shawn Beard is one of the smoothest players in the area and she will have plenty around her to work with as coach Robbie Murray will try to repeat his successful fall season. Mexico MF Sarah Hotop will lead Brad Ellebracht’s rapidly improving Bulldog team. Fulton had its best season in school history, but will lose the area’s leading scorer in Jessica Martin. The Hornets do return 1st Team NCMC players F Ashley Russell and D Caitlyn Guerrant. Kirksville played everyone tough, but also loses key field player Rebekah Blankenship. The Tigers return 1st Team NCMC GK Mackenzie Kelly who has the ability to keep her team in any match. Southern Boone and second-year team Canton round out the district for one more year before both teams head to Class 1 next season. Southern Boone’s sophomore MF Tillie Bill will lead a young Eagles team that should also benefit from the addition of senior Courtney Branch, who is playing her first year of soccer. Hannibal lost a solid group of seniors, but will return F Elise Bensman and GK Whitney Voepel to a team that has shared conference and district dominance with Moberly over the past few years. The district winner will more than likely face defending Class 1 state champ St. Dominic in the sectional game.

Central Region Preseason Poll, All-Area and Team Capsules