Justin Bowenschulte (left) celebrates with Reid Harbach after scoring in the 47th minute
Catholic Fightin’ Irish – 1
Greenwood Blue Jays – 0
For a rivalry that’s only two years old, at least on the soccer pitch, this game is quickly establishing itself as a key derby locally. The stands were packed at Cooper Soccer Complex this evening and these two teams went at each other like a pair of middle-weight boxers, working the ball around and picking their moments to attack. As is often the case in situations like this, the goal came from a defensive breakdown when Justin Bowenschulte was given time for not one, but two attempts on the cross into the box. After whiffing on his initial effort, his second effort slipped past the goalkeeper 7 minutes into the second half and changed the complexion of the game.
Update – you can see the goal here
Both teams had opportunities, particularly in the second half as things opened up, and the goalkeepers each made important saves. Hawken Thieme faced down a point blank shot that kept the Jay’s close while his counterpart, Levi Millsap, pushed a ball out in the final 5 minutes of the game that seemed destined to send us to overtime.
There’s been plenty of chatter on this site trying to establish bragging rights in Class 1 District 5. What tonight showed us is it’s way to early to try. Each of these teams will tell you there’s still work to be done. It won’t be until November 5th before we’ll be certain. Unlike in the National League Central division, where certainty now reigns 
Even Eddie Vedder is a fan.
As a side note, I wonder if the crowd at this game matched or exceeded the attendance at the Catholic football game Friday? And in my opinion, the Greenwood support section won the 12th man battle, providing cheerleaders, a much more organized effort and plenty of vocal support tonight.
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Parkview Vikings Shootout
Championship – Parkview Vikings 7, Hannibal Pirates 0
Parkview scored early and often on route to a 7-0 victory and first place in the ‘Viking Showdown.’
3rd Place – Carthage Tigers 3, Kearney 1
5th Place – Fulton Hornets 2, West Plains Zizzers 0
7th Place – Lebanon Yellowjackets 3, Neosho Wildcats 2
2nd round games, played Saturday morning
The West Plains Zizzer’s get their 2nd win of the season, shutting out the Neosho Wildcats 1-0. The goal was scored by Cory Parks on a header from Nathan Moore’s corner kick.
Fulton Hornets beat the Lebanon Yellowjackets 2 – 1
Hannibal Pirates won in PK’s against Kearney, following a 3-3 in regulation and OT play.
Parkview 3, Carthage 1
Monett Cubs ?, Carl Junction Bulldogs ?
Monett Cubs 12, Aurora Houn ‘Dawgs 3
Willard Tigers 0, Carl Junction Bulldogs 0
Willard Tigers 3, Aurora Houn Dawgs 0
Willard Tigers 1, Monett Cubs 0 (Friday)
The Rolla Bulldogs won 1 and lost 2 at the Parkway Tournament this weekend.
Friday night
Parkway South 1 Rolla 0
Parkway Central 1 Jeff City 2
Parkway West 2 Hickman 1
Parkway North 2 Poplar Bluff 2
Saturday
Parkway South 5 Jeff City 3
Parkway North 1 Hickman 4
Parkway Central 3 Rolla 1
Parkway West 5 Poplar Bluff 0
Parkway West 2 Jeff City 2
Parkway South 10 Poplar Bluff 0
Parkway Central 0 Hickman 5
Parkway North 0 Rolla 2
1-Parkway South
2-Parkway West
3-Hickman
