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John Duncan and WashU Host Matt Medley and Loras Sunday In NCAA D3 Tourney

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Senior John Duncan (Joplin 2007) celebrated Senior Day on November 6th by scoring a goal early in the first overtime as the No. 10 ranked Washington University in St. Louis men’s soccer team ended regular season play with a 2-1 victory over the University of Chicago on Saturday afternoon at Francis Field.

Duncan’s shot from 25 yards out got by Chicago goalkeeper Mason Harless at 91:41 for the game-winner. The goal for Duncan was his second of the season. The Class of 2011 has led the Bears to a 51-18-10 (.709) record in their four years on the Danforth Campus.

With the result, the Washington University in St. Louis men’s soccer team received an at-large berth into the 2010 NCAA Division III Tournament. The Bears received a bye into second round play and will face Loras College on Sunday, Nov. 14, at Francis Field in St. Louis, Mo., at 1 p.m. Loras defeated Greenville 3-1 in first round action on Thursday, Nov. 11, in Dubuque, Iowa.

Washington University is headed to the NCAA Tournament for the 19th time in school history, and the first since the 2007 season, when the Bears advanced to the sectional finals before falling to Trinity University, 2-1. Washington U. is 25-17-4 (.587) all-time in postseason play, and advanced to the Final Four on five occasions, the last coming in 1987.

With a 14-1-4 overall record in 2010, Washington University is enjoying one of the best seasons in school history. The Bears posted a 4-1-2 mark in University Athletic Association (UAA) action, finishing second in the conference behind only New York University. The UAA had four schools selected to participate in this year’s tournament, with New York garnering the automatic bid and Emory University and the University of Rochester also receiving at-large bids.

Loras College was an automatic qualifier to the NCAA Tournament. Loras defeated Wartburg College, 2-1, in the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) championship on Nov. 6. The Duhawks advanced to the NCAA sectional semifinals a year ago, when they boasted an overall record of 20-3-1.

Washington University won a regular season game against Loras College 1-0 on Sept. 19th. The Bear’s converted an early goal by Patrick McLean to win 1-0 on their home field.

Matt Medley, Loras Eagles (2013)/Parkview Vikings

Matt Medley, Loras Eagles (2013)/Parkview Vikings

Medley, a member of the two-time State Champion Springfield SC squad, has played in 6 games as a sophomore. The Loras College men’s soccer team is making their sixth straight appearance in the NCAA Division III Men’s Soccer Championships after winning the IIAC Tournament on Saturday night, 2-1 over Wartburg College. Each team entered the tournament after going 7-1 in the regular season and the Knights winning on their home field on October 8. Luke Prater (Kickapoo/SSC) is a starting midfielder and All-Conference player for Wartburg.

Springfield Soccer Club Alumni Are Going Dancing – Part II

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SLU Billikens Ian Newport, Ryan Moses, Devon Newport

SLU Billikens Ian Newport, Ryan Moses, Devon Newport

The Springfield Soccer Club is again well represented in the NCAA Division I Men’s Tournament which begins on campus sites across the nation on November 19, 2009. Last weekend saw several Springfield Soccer Club alumni representing their schools in the NCAA Division II and III Men’s Tournament and the NCAA Division III Women’s Tournament.

Missouri State University Bears will attempt to garner their first NCAA Tournament victory as they take on the Saint Louis University Billikens at Hermann Stadium on Thursday November 19th with kick-off starting at 7:00pm. The Bears are represented by Heath Melugin, Nick Dryden, and Justin Scicluna. Across the field the Billikens will also have three Springfield Soccer Club alumni with Ian Newport, Devon Newport and Ryan Moses wearing the Billikens blue and white.

Other NCAA Division I Men’s matchups will see Andrew Parsons and the University of New Mexico Lobos against the University of Portland Pilots. Northwestern University and Chris Tombridge out of the Big Ten Conference received a first round bye and will face the winner of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the University of Notre Dame. Drake University Bulldogs and Colin Lawter will have a first round game vs. Western Illinois University in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday November 19th. Seeking their eighth NCAA Championship the Indiana University Hoosiers and Graham Basecke will begin post-season play by hosting the Cardinal from the University of Louisville.

In the NCAA Division III Men’s Tournament Loras College will host Dominican University on Saturday November 21st in the round of Sweet 16. The Duhawks are seeking their third straight NCAA Division III College Cup appearance.

On the Division III Women’s side Emily Jordan and the Concordia College Cobbers will have a Sweet 16 matchup vs. Lynchburg College out of Virginia on Saturday November 21st and the games are being held in San Antonio, TX.

Follow all of the action at www.ncaa.com and locally at www.SGFsoccer.com

This information was provided by Springfield SC

9/19 Southwest Missouri High School Soccer Report

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The Camdenton Lakers game at Central was canceled due to lightning this afternoon.

Greenwood Blue Jays – 2
Hillcrest Hornets – 0

Cassville Wildcats – 3
Aurora Houn ‘Dawgs – 0.
Omar Valenzuala scored the only goal of the first half on an assist from Luis Ortega. In the second half, Corey Wilbanks scored a goal and as did Otto Franco (assist by Valenzuela).

    Parkview Viking Showdown

The games were delayed due to the lightning storms this afternoon, details as they come in…

Parkview Vikings defeated the Lebanon Yellowjackets by a 6-1 score. The were led by Tim Griffin who had 3 goals and 2 assists while Matt Medley added 2 goals and an assist in the win.

Carthage Tigers shut out the Fulton Hornets by a score of 3-0.

Kearney Bulldogs defeated the West Plains Zizzers in a late game by the score of 2-1. Zach Allen opened the scoring in the 11th, with Jordan Johnson tying the game for the Zizzers in the 17th, from Nathan Moore’s corner kick. Allen got the game winner in the 29th minute.

The Hannibal Pirates won 4-1 against the Neosho Wildcats.

Springfield SC U17 State Champions – Video Highlights

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Springfield SC vs Lou Fusz Popovic – U17 Missouri State Soccer Final from oleolson on Vimeo.

Got it done Sunday afternoon when I should have been outside or at least getting something productive done :)

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Springfield S.C. U-17 Boys Claim Back to Back MYSA State Cup Championships

Springfield Soccer ClubThe Springfield Soccer Club 90/91 (Under 17) Boys claimed their second consecutive Missouri Youth Soccer Association State Cup Championship by defeating Lou Fusz-Popovic in penalty kicks 5-4 at the Scott Gallagher Soccer Complex in St. Louis, MO May 10th. By winning the MYSA State Cup Championship the team has earned the right to represent Missouri at the US Youth Soccer Region II Championships in Rockford, IL June 20-25, 2008. Sixteen teams will compete in pool play to determine the Regional Champion and advance to the US Youth Soccer National Championships July 22-27, 2008 in North Little Rock, AR.

The MYSA Championship game was a tightly contested affair with Springfield S.C. 90/91 taking the early lead off a Ryan Moses free kick from the top of the eighteen yard box. Moses delicately bent the ball over the wall into the upper ninety of the goal. Minutes later Lou Fusz would answer to make the game even at 1-1. A thirty minute lightning delay extended the first half and the game remained tied 1-1 going into halftime. The second half saw opportunities for both teams with Springfield S.C. 90/91 having a few good looks at the goal.

Still tied at the conclusion of regular time the game went into two fifteen overtime periods. Having the better of play during overtime Springfield S.C. 90/91 was unable to find a goal. The game then went to penalty kicks where both teams made three of their five kicks, forcing the game into golden goal penalty kicks. Both teams made their first kick and Springfield S.C. 90/91 made their second attempt, while Lou Fusz missed their second one and that secured the MYSA State Cup Championship for Springfield S.C. 90/91.

Having achieved their second MYSA State Cup Championship the team is now looking forward to improving their 2007 Semi-Finalist status at Regionals. “Without a doubt this victory was a tremendous statement by the players. They have stayed committed during the past several months at it paid off today. It was a total team effort, but when it got to penalty kicks Christopher Tombridge our goalkeeper took over.” said Cory Carr Head Coach.

Team members include; Christopher Tombridge (Kickapoo), Steven Curti (Carthage), Ryan Squires (Glendale), Blake Aggus (Joplin), Tyler Bennett (Kickapoo), Ryan Partch (Glendale), Caleb Collier (Kickapoo), Matt Medley (Parkview), Ian Newport (Glendale), Devon Newport (Glendale), Grant Bollig (Lebanon), Ian Kennedy (Kickapoo), Graham Basecke (Glendale), Mason Morawitz (Hickman), Brock Ruggeri (Kickapoo), Ryan Moses (Kickapoo), Tim Griffin (Parkview), Bryce Collier (Hillcrest). The team is coached by Cory Carr and Jeremy Alumbaugh.