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Nixa Eagles Win On Moat’s Goal In Final Seconds
Lauren Moats (Nixa 2011) Celebrates Game Winner
#4 Ozark Tigers – 1
#5 Nixa Eagles – 2
Eleven days ago, the Eagles faced off against Ozark for the Central Ozark Conference title, only to fall in PK’s after tying the game with 7 min remaining. It was the fourth District game that the Eagle’s had lost by a goal or in PK’s, pushing them to the 5th seed in the playoffs. A team with all of the necessary components but one that had not ‘found it’s identity’ yet in the words of one father. While not a full butterfly, this chrysalis may be ready to shed the pupa holding it back with tonights win.
The game started quickly and Nixa forced Ozark keeper Paige Hemphill to come out to stop a foray in the 3rd minute. While Nixa was maintaining the majority of the possession, the Tiger’s came close a couple of times in the first 20 minutes, primarily due to a defense that was offering too much time and space in the box. Only Ozark’s inability to get a shot on frame kept the Eagles close. The Tiger’s did break through in the 27th when a strong run down the right side by Hadleigh Jordan, followed by her square ball, created an opportunity for Jordan Taylor in the six yard box. It skipped past as Eagle keeper Kristin Miller came out but Danielle Poivre was waiting at the far post to tap in the loose ball.
The Tiger’s lead held late although Jayme Braun was called upon to clear balls off the line not once but twice, in the 32nd after Kelsey Haist send Courtney Frerich in alone but her shot was parried, and again in the 45th minute following a corner kick.
The Eagles finally broke through, tying the score when Kelsey Haist buried her penalty kick following a foul on Kelsey Bartell in the box on a set piece. The opportunity came about from a hustle play by Moats who chased down a ball on the right side the defense and everyone else thought was going to roll out. Moats didn’t give up on it, kept it in play and ran towards the box when she was tripped from behind just outside the area. The free kick by Haist was followed by the foul and the goal.
The previous result was fresh in both teams minds but this was a new Eagle’s squad as Head Coach Evan Palmer made some changes during the course of the game. The key one was giving freshman Jordyn Hoskins (#2) significant minutes in central midfield during the second half as well as moving Haist into the middle with her. The additional energy and pace created more pressure as the Eagle’s stayed fresher going to the final minutes. The Tiger’s made one final foray in the 77th minute that almost broke the Eagle’s hearts but junior Courtney Frerich’s came off the goal line following a corner kick and chested a loose ball away from danger.
The Eagle’s game winner came minutes later as Kelsey Bartell went high to intercept a ball, freshman Fitzpatrick stepped up to collect the clearance and carry the ball all the way to the box before her cross set up the game-winner.
The Eagle’s face off against Parkview on Wednesday. The two teams faced each other March 30th, in a scoreless game that was decided by penalty kicks, with Nixa falling 4-5 in PK’s.
Marin Gelsheimer, Kickapoo Chiefs (2011)
#6 Branson Pirates – 0
Marin Gelsheimer (pictured) scored a pair of goals, the first in the 7th minute as she buried a shot from 22 yards into the side netting and a similar goal in the 18th that skipped underneath a diving goalkeeper. Additional goals by McKenna Adams, Danielle Smulczenski (2), Casey Weitzel and Megan Manes provided the final margin.
The Chief’s get a rematch with the Glendale Falcon’s as a result, on Wednesday evening following graduation ceremonies early next week. Glendale has won the two previous games against Kickapoo, with a 4-2 win in March and 3-1 on Wednesday this week.
Wednesday’s Semifinals
The delay is due to the fact that Monday and Tuesday are graduation ceremonies for SPS schools
5:00 pm: #1 Parkview vs. #5 Nixa
7:00 pm: #2 Glendale vs. #3 Kickapoo
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Wednesday Games – Glendale Gets Past Kickapoo
Danielle Smulczenski battles Claire Parrino
Kickapoo Chiefs – 1
In a tale of two halves, the Chief’s took an early lead this evening when senior Marin Gelsheimer’s long-range stop took one bounce before skipping past the goalkeeper for a goal. Gelsheimer received the ball on a give-and-go with Megan Melugin. Catch it on KOLR10 news tonight! The Chief’s continued with their solid effort, creating more opportunities and winning loose balls consistently. It took special effort by Ashley McWilliams and Alix Opfer to stop a pair of close range opportunities in the second half that might have extended the Chief’s lead. The Falcon’s best opportunity came midway through the half when sophomore Molly Brewer put her shot from 12 yard’s out off the crossbar.
The second half started with an increase in the wind speed and the Falcon’s approach to the game. Whether from a tongue-lashing from Coach Roger’s or a look inside, the Falcon’s decided to play up to their considerable talent level in the second half. The crowd rose in anticipation seven minutes into the half when Lindsey Sprouse broke in alone on the goalkeeper, only to see her shot pushed up and over. A minute later Sprouse took a different approach, with a quick long range shot from 25 yards out in the 48th that fell underneath the crossbar and tied the game. The Falcon’s earned a corner kick 8 minutes later and when the ball popped out of a scrum in the box, sophomore Alix Opfer, who was waiting on the far side, buried her shot for the ultimate game winner. The final goal was scored by junior Emily Cline who won a goal kick that didn’t get far due to the stiff wind. She pushed the ball forward and while moving from left to right at the top of the box, pushed her shot to the far left for the final margin.
Glendale finishes second in the Ozark Conference with an 8-1 record, losing only to Parkview. Kickapoo finishes fifth with a 5-4 record. Pictures can be seen here and below.
Glendale faces Catholic tomorrow night, weather dependent, and then will take the weekend off. Kickapoo faces Branson in the first round of the District 11 playoffs on Saturday evening at Parkview.
Ozark Tigers – 4
Lebanon Yellowjackets – 0
Megan Jenisch scored in the 8th minute, by header, from Megan Gunnel’s service following a corner kick. Junior transfer Shannon Lacker scored a brace and Gunnel’s completed the scoring. Ozark Tiger’s website.
Neosho Wildcats vs Parkview Vikings – canceled
Camdenton Lakers – 10
Central Bulldogs – 0
From Kai Raymer at Lake Sun Leader: Led by Ashleigh Paschel’s hat trick, the Camdenton High School girls’ soccer team stayed hot and won easily 10-0 over Springfield Central on Wednesday.
Camdenton faces Rolla in a rematch this Monday in the Class 3 District 10 tournament in Jefferson City.
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Missouri Elite FC Sending Six To College Playing Ranks
Six players from Missouri Elite F.C. ’92 girls’ team, coached by Lindsay Paulsell, have made commitments to play college soccer this fall. All the girls have played together for seven years, some even longer, dating back to their elementary school years.
Missouri Elite would like to also recognize our additional seniors graduating this year that had soccer offers but have chosen to pursue academic paths in college. Lauryn Young (Kickapoo), daughter of Larry and Debbie Young, will be attending Missouri State University and majoring in Nursing; Ashlyn Robillard (Nixa), daughter of Keri Robillard, will be attending College of the Ozarks; Stephanie Murray (New Covenant), daughter of Steve and Jo Murray, will be attending Oklahoma State University and majoring in education with emphasis in elementary special ed; Hilary Carr (Kickapoo), daughter of Greg and Sarah Carr, will be attending OTC; Taylor Jordan (Ozark), daughter of Sid and Teresa Jordan, will be attending University of Arkansas – Fort Smith and playing collegiate volleyball.
Elle Aston, Republic Tigers (2010)
Ashley McWilliams, Glendale Falcons (2010)
Emelie Schrier, Glendale Falcons (2010)
Megan Jenisch, Ozark Tigers (2010)
Megan Gunnels, Ozark Tigers (2010)
Alysan Burgbacher, New Covenant Academy (2010)
Megan Jenisch and Latea LaRue Sign With Missouri Southern Lions
Megan Jenisch, Ozark Tigers (2010)
Jenisch is a defender that played four years for the Ozark (Mo.) HS Tigers. While at Ozark, Jenisch earned first-team All-Conference, All-Region and All-Ozarks honors. As a sophomore, Jenisch helped the Tigers win a District title. She is the daughter of Andrew and Monica Jenisch and will be a Pre-Dental major at MSSU.
Bechtold is a goalkeeper from Oklahoma City, Okla. and played four seasons for the Putnam City North HS Panthers. She started all four years and was named Defensive Player of the Year in 2009. Bechtold is a two-time All-Conference performer and a two-time All-Big City selection. She was also an All-District pick in 2007. She is the daughter of Linden and Carolyn Bechtold and is undecided on her major at Missouri Southern.
Latea Larue, Camdenton Lakers (2010) at Jeff City, March 2009
Bell is a junior transfer that comes to Southern after playing two years at Neosho County Community College. While at NCCC, Bell earned a second-team All-Conference mention in 2008 and a second-team All-Conference nod following the 2009 season. Prior to arriving at NCCC, Bell started two seasons for the Fort Gibson (Okla.) HS Tigers as a defender. In 2008, she was given an All-State award. Bell is the daughter of Danny and Laurie Bell and is undecided on a major at MSSU.
Hammons competed four seasons in the net for the Smithville (Mo.) HS Warriors. She has been a three-time first-team All-conference selection and a two-time first-team All-District performer. She earned second-team All-State Class II honors as a junior in 2008-09 and also received first-team nods from the St. Joseph News-Press and The Northland Sun Tribune following the 2008-09 season. Hammons has been selected as Varsity Co-Captain for the past three seasons and has helped lead the Warriors to three straight Conference championships, a District runner-up and a State Class II runner-up finish in 2008-09. While still playing her senior season, Hammons currently owns all-time career goalkeeper records in saves (537), goals allowed (54), minutes (5584) and assists (5). The daughter of David and Jonel Anderson Hammons, she plans on majoring in Secondary Education/Spanish at MSSU.
Spilchen is a transfer to MSSU from Graceland University, an NAIA school located in Lamoni, Iowa. Spilchen was second on the Graceland Jackets in scoring as a sophomore with six goals and also dished out one assist. She helped the Jackets advance to the NAIA National Tournament in 2008. Spilchen plans to major in Dental Hygiene at MSSU and is a native of North Bay, Ontario. She is the daughter of Robert and Charlene Spilchen.
White comes to MSSU after a four-year playing career for the Rogers (Ark.) HS Mounties. White has started three seasons, while seeing time as a forward and a midfielder for the Mounties. She has been named the Rogers HS Offensive Player of the Year and Goal Scorer of the Year. She also earned All-State and Honorable Mention All-Conference honors. She is the daughter of Rick and Tracey White and plans on majoring in Physical Therapy at MSSU.
Wilhelm was a defender for four seasons for the Notre Dame (St. Louis, Mo.) HS Rebels. Wilhelm was an All-Conference and All-State performer all four seasons at Notre Dame, in addition to being a three-time All-Metro selection. She helped the Rebels to a third-place State finish in 2007, a runner-up finish in 2008 and a fourth-place finish in 2009. Wilhelm was teammates at Notre Dame HS with soon-to-be MSSU teammate Michelle Dimza. She is the daughter of Mark and Joan Wilhelm and will major in Education at MSSU.
Zoltanski is a four-year starter as a defender for the Pattonville (Mo.) HS Pirates. Zoltanski was a first-team All-Conference performer in 2009 and earned All-Conference Honorable-Mention honors in 2008. She has helped lead the Pirates to three consecutive Conference championships, along with a District title and a third-place State finish in 2009. She was also a teammate at Pattonville HS of current Lion Candis Clark. The daughter of Tom and Nina Zoltanski, she plans to major in Mass Communication at MSSU.
“MSSU soccer is excited to be adding this group of talented student athletes,” said Wachsman. “As always, our group has high expectations, and I expect these players will bring both experience and depth to our team to help us reach our goals.”
Christian County High School Girls Soccer
A beautiful day and time for a road trip to check out the Christian County squads and how the first week is treating them. First stop Nixa where Coach Evan Palmer was demonstrating some of the moves that held him in good stead as a Missouri State Bear. The Lady Eagles open 2010 coming off of their best season ever in 2009. Nixa won 16 games, blowing past the previous record of 12, scoring 80 goals while giving up only 30, both records as well. The team won its first tournament taking first in the Christian County Tournament while the JV squad was also setting records at 15-3.
Hannah Barber, a sparkplug and All-Star in 2009, is the most significant loss. The team brings back a solid core, starting in the back with junior keeper Kristin Miller, Team MVP in 2009, fronted by senior Maddie Chandler who was Defensive MVP. Jo Pavlowsky and Ashlyn Robillard join Chandler as the senior leaders for this still young squad that includes Regional 1st teamers Rachel Murphy, a sophomore forward and Kelsey Haist, a junior midfielder. Add in Sophomore Abby Turnbull at sweeper and junior front runner Kelsey Bartell and the Eagles are prepared to challenge again this year. The Eagles add sophomore transfer Lauren Moats, who won a Kentucky State Cup with Javanon before moving here when dad Kyle accepted the Missouri State AD job, and freshman Brittany Kirkpatrick to this developing squad. The final game of the season came in the District semi-finals with a tough loss to Glendale. While they won’t surprise anyone this year, I suspect their goals will be higher and they’ll have a solid opportunity to achieve them.
Befitting the weather and a 4th day of practice, the Tigers were the most active squad I’ve seen at this early stage. Working small spaces and transition, this looks like a team on a mission. When last seen, the girls were being shut out by a Chiefs team in the District semi-final that the Tigers had hammered 3-0 two games prior. With seven returning seniors, five of whom will likely be playing college soccer next Fall, the focus is understandable.
Starting with 1st Team All-State sr. goalkeeper Paige Hemphill (SBU Bearcats), sr. Megan Jenisch and jr. Jayme Braun on defense, sr. Megan Stodden and sr. Rachel Haden (SBU Bearcats) in the midfield and sr. Alicia Collard and sr. Megan Gunnels at forward, the Tigers are prepared to go toe-to-toe with with any team in the area. The team has added one transfer, Shannon Lacker, from Ft Zumwalt South in St Louis. There are 9 underclassmen who have another year of experience and the largest senior class I think we’ll find in the region. Will this be their year?
2009 Central Ozarks All-Conference Girl’s Soccer Team
2009 Central Ozarks All-Conference Girl’s Soccer Team is made up of the Large Schools that participate in the Central Ozarks Conference – Branson, Carthage, Neosho, Nixa, Ozark and Willard.
1st Team
Jayme Braun , So. Def – Ozark
Megan Gunnels, Jr. For – Ozark
Rachel Haden, Jr. Mid – Ozark
Kelsey Haist, So. Mid – Nixa
Paige Hemphill, Jr. Gk – Ozark
Megan Jenisch, Jr. Def – Ozark
Rachel Murphy, Fr. For – Nixa
Shelby Murray, Sr. For – Neosho
Jo Pavlowsky, Jr. Mid – Nixa
Neva Rashel, Jr. For – Branson
Abby Turnbull, Fr. Def – Nixa
Amelia White, Sr. Mid – Neosho
Melanie White, Sr. Mid – Neosho
2nd Team
Kelsey Bartell, So. For – Nixa
Ashley Bartkoski, Sr. Gk – Neosho
Allison Bennett, So. Def – Carthage
Alicia Collard, Jr. For – Ozark
Jessica Diaz, Fr. For – Carthage
Kate Fulton, Sr. Mid – Branson
Brittany Matthews, Sr. Mid – Ozark
Kristin Miller, So. Gk – Nixa
Rachel Stuart, Sr. Mid – Neosho
Morgan Ulesich, Sr. Gk – Willard
2009 Class 3 District 11 Girls Soccer All-District Teams
District 1st Team
Neva Raschel – Branson High School
Molly Brewer – Glendale High School
Emily Jordan – Glendale High School
Lindsey Sprouse – Glendale High School
McKenna Adams – Kickapoo High School
Abby Anderson – Kickapoo High School
Amanda Dominguez – Kickapoo High School
Kelsey Haist – Nixa High School
Rachel Murphy – Nixa High School
Jayme Braun – Ozark High School
Rachel Haden – Ozark High School
Paige Hemphill – Ozark High School
Jessica Maerz –Parkview High School
Shelby Stewart – Parkview High School
District 2nd Team
Emily Joplin – Branson High School Continue reading
Monday Girls High School Soccer Report
Willard Tigers – 0
Hillcrest Hornets – 1
District 12 opponents, the Hornets draw the first line in the sand. Elizabeth Durnall gets the game winner midway through the second half via a PK. Hornets first win of the season.
Springfield Catholic – 10
Carl Junction Bulldogs – 0
The Bulldogs, after losing in PK’s to Carthage in their 1st ever game, run up against the powerhouse Irish.
Nixa Eagles – 8
Central Bulldogs – 1
The Bulldogs open their season at home and run into a juggernaut. Nixa goals by Hannah Barber, Kelsey Haist (2), Jo Pavlowsky, Rachel Murphy (2), Kelsey Bartell, and Alli Schleismann. Kelsey Bartell and Jo Pavlowsky had 2 assists each with Ashlyn Robillard tallying one. Central’s goal was scored by Marika Starks and assisted by Mariah Hicks.
Waynesville Tigers – 10
Branson Pirates - 0
The Pirates get their first taste of an established regional team and the game ends early as a result. The Waynesville Daily Guide offers this: A pair of freshman–Sarah Dowling and Jesslyn Clark–combined for half of the goals in the contest. Dowling had a hat trick with three goals and Clark scored two. Senior Erica Combs also scored three goals, also recording five assists.
Ozark Tigers – 4
Bolivar Liberators – 1
The Liberators open their season at Ozark in windy and speedy conditions on the Tigers artificial surface. After keeping it close in the 1st half with the win, tying 1-1 on Jonna Welch’s first goal of the season, the Liberators gave up 3 in the 2nd half to fall to the home team. Sophomore Mollie Killion got the game-winner in the 52nd minute of play while junior forward Alicia Collard and junior Megan Jenisch completed the scoring.
Camdenton Lakers -
Stover -
Lebanon Yellowjackets – 7
Neosho Wildcats – 0
The Wildcats travel up I-44 to open their season and run into a hot Yellowjackets squad. Goals by Hannah Winkel (2), Janel Glidden (2), Michelle Lindesmith, Chelsea Lefors, Abby Zimmerman
Glendale Falcons Get Past Rolla Bulldogs
Glendale Falcons – 1
Rolla Bulldogs – 0
Lou Opfer scores off a blast in the box with seven minutes left to give the Falcons the win. Freshman Emily Cline assisted. The Rolla Daily News – Opfer Does In Rolla Again
Lebanon Yellowjackets – 3
Joplin Eagles – 1
Joplin opened the scoring in this match in the 15th minute, scoring via PK following a foul in the box. The visitors lead disappeared when Lebanon evened the score with a header by Ashley Shockley on a corner from Hanna Winkel. The Yellowjackets scored again shortly before half with a header by Chelsea LeFors off of a nice cross from the corner from Cassie Wood. The Jackets finished the scoring with a cross by Hanna Winkel knocked in by Michelle Lindesmith. Joplin goalie Randi Russell once again kept things close.
Kickapoo Chiefs – 3
Camdenton Lakers – 0
The Chiefs got their fourth straight win, shutting out the visiting Lady Lakers while moving to 9-8 on the season. A direct kick by Katy McLain from almost 30 yards out slipped under the crossbar to give the Chiefs the lead in the 18th minute. As has been the case in the three games I’ve seen the past two weeks, the Chiefs calmly went about their business, challenging every ball and slowly wearing down their opponents. With junior Amanda Dominguez (pictured on left) the one constant in the central midfield this season, the Chiefs have been able to move the ball and create their own luck, a welcome change for their supporters following the slow start to this season.
In the 31st, a foul on the left side allowed McLain to put a ball into the box via a set piece. Sophomore Megan Etter ran onto it and got just enough of it to cause the goal keeper difficulty and see it roll across the end line. Etter would almost get a second late in the second half when her header from McLain’s cross rang off the crossbar. It was freshman McKenna Adams that completed the scoring though when she put a ball into the roof of the net from inside the 6 yard box on a cross. Yet another example of the focused approach the Chiefs are taking as they anticipate their rematch with the Glendale Falcons next Wednesday to complete their regular season. Slide Show
Waynesville Tigers – 7
West Plains Zizzers – 0
Ozark Tigers – 2
Bolivar Liberators – 0
The Tigers got goals in the 21st and 51st minute to earn the win. Bolivar put one of the crossbar and Paige Hemphill stopped another late opportunity to preserve the shutout. Ozark goals were scored by Megan Stodden from Megan Jenisch and Brittany Matthews from Megan Gunnels.
Parkview Vikings – 7
Hillcrest Hornets – 0
The Vikings were up 1-0 at the break, with the goal coming from an indirect kick from about twenty-five yards out. Sophomore midfielder Jessica Maerz touched the ball and freshman Kelsey Loderhose hammered the ball into the upper corner of the far-post netting. More
Greenwood Blue Jays – 2
Sedalia Sacred Heart – 0
Both goals in the first half, with both teams failing to convert a PK in the second half.
Springfield Catholic – 2 (OT)
Nixa Eagles – 1
In a surprisingly tight game, Catholic finally scored in the second half, goal by Anna DeLong from Natalie Smid. Nixa senior Stephanie Allen tied the game, from Jo Pavlowski’s assist, to force overtime. DeLong got the game-winner in the first OT period, from freshman Carsen Baron.
Willard hosts Neosho
Dixon hosts Marshfield
