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Thursday Game Reports

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Joplin McAuley – 3
Neosho Wildcats – 2

Kickapoo Chiefs – 2 (in PK’s, 4-2)
Parkview Vikings – 1
Kickapoo Chiefs vs Parkview VikingsThe Chiefs took the lead in the 46th minute as Mallory Williams buried her shot from inside the 6 yard box in the roof of the net. A penalty kick goal by Jessica Maerz senior Emmy Dale in the 73rd minute tied the game that went to PK’s ultimately.

Rolla Bulldogs – 4
Joplin Eagles – 1
The Bulldogs continued their recent improvement. They took a 3-1 lead into halftime and got a final goal in the second half. Goals were scored by Katelyn Maddy, assist Kim Carter, Ellen Spooner from Ashley Kerr who also assisted on Olivia Cox’s first goal. Cox got a second, unassisted, in the second half. The Bulldogs move to 5-2 in the Ozark Conference and play West Plains tomorrow night (Friday).

West Plains Zizzers – 2
Hillcrest Hornets – 0
Michelle Esterle broke the deadlock in the 43rd minute, scoring from Mollie Plocher’s corner kick. The Zizzer’s extended their lead in the 66th minute when Ashley Martin pounced on a loose ball off a corner kick. It earned the Zizzer’s their first Ozark Conference win this season.

Weekend Game Reports

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Wow, how about this weather eh? Reminds me of the fact that the NCAA Frozen Four is this weekend. And there’s a great side story associated with the most excellent hockey being played in Denver. Remember the movie “Slapstick” “Slapshot”? Then you remember the Hanson Brothers. Well, one of their sons is playing for Notre Dame in the Final. 6:00 pm tonight on ESPN, watch it at Coester’s.

OK, back to this weekends non-Tournament games :)

Waynesville Tigers – 4
Hazelwood Central – 2
Playing against Head Coach Josh Scott’s alma mater, the Tigers defended their home field Friday evening, defeating the BiState Shootout champions (and District 3 defending champions). The Tigers fell behind 1-0 in the second minute but tied on a goal by Tasha Lord before halftime. Katie Pritchard scored twice and Orielle Thomas once in the second half. Crystal Hutchinson recorded 13 saves in the net.

West Plains Zizzers – 8
Mountain View Liberty Eagles – 1
Playing only their second varsity game, against their only opponent so far, the Eagles got a goal from Shelly Renegar late in the second half. The Zizzers had goals from Rachel Skelly, Katie Shannon, Michelle Esterle, Ashley Harris, Beth Kittle, Laiken Tyler, Jamie Brassfield and Kelly Smith.

    Saturday Games

Waynesville Tigers – 5
Hillcrest Hornets – 1
In a game that was tied 1-1 at half, the Tigers woke up in the second to keep their record unblemished in the Ozark Conference. Katie Pritchard scored three, including a final PK, while Lynette Newcomb and Tasha Lord scored for Waynesville. Sara Rodriguez scored for Hillcrest.

Rolla Bulldogs – 2
Hazelwood Central – 1
After a scoreless first half, Hazelwood Central took a 1-0 lead in the fourth minute of the second half when Danielle Bergfeld scored for the visiting Hawks. Sophomore Jaclyn Standfast tied the game with sixteen minutes remaining off a pass from Junior Ashley Kerr. Junior Kim Carter scored the game winner with less than three minutes left after Sophomore Olivia Cox won a 50/50 ball with the keeper outside the edge of the penalty box.

RHS improves to 7-2 and next plays Waynesville at home Tuesday.

Ozark Conference Soccer Will Rock You

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Kickapoo Chiefs – 2
Rolla Bulldogs – 1
Chealsey Russell scored on a short shot assisted by a header from Paige Blotter off a Katie McLain corner for a 1-0 lead in the first half. The Chiefs extended their lead when Megan Melugin scored on an assist from Russell. Her shot came from near the 18 yard line and was sent to the keeper’s upper right. Rolla cut the lead to 2-1 when freshmen Ellen Spooner connect on a long throw into the 18. As at least one Chief’s player noted on their Facebook page – finally! We clicked and WE KILLED :) Goodbye Rolla! :)

Lebanon Yellowjackets – 3
Parkview Vikings – 2
First half goal by Stephanie Fore. Parkview scored first in the 2nd half, by Emmy Dale from Jessica Maerz, to tie the game. Hanna Winkel scored for Lebanon to regain the lead. Parkview answered again, by Maerz from Melanie Allen, and the game remained tied until the final minutes when Lebanon was awarded a PK for a foul in the box. Winning PK made by Hanna Winkel. Field was not sloppy, but very slick. Both Parkview goals occurred when Lebanon was pushed up, the ball got through the defense, and Lebanon didn’t recover well.

JV tied 1-1. Tying goal made on a PK in the final minutes by Lebanon Freshman Brayli Hall.

Joplin Eagles – 3
West Plains Zizzers – 1
From the Zizzer website – Joplin opened the scoring in the 34th minute. After a Joplin corner kick, West Plains failed to clear the ball. Rachel Lazenby picked up the loose ball and fired a shot to the far corner from near the top of the 18-yard box. 1-0 Joplin. The Lady Eagles would add a second goal in the 38th minute. Lauren Copple’s crossfrom the right side found Stephanie Loden near the back post. Loden headed the ball in for a 2-0 Joplin lead. In the 44th minute, Michelle Esterle carried the ball down the field on the counterattack. Rachel Skelly made a late run into the play. Esterle laid the ball off to Skelly who worked a give and go to Esterle. As she entered the 18-yard box, Esterle sent a shot past Joplin Keeper Randi Russell to cut the lead to 2-1. In the 50th, Kelly Yount knocked it in to make it 3-1 Joplin

Ozark Tigers – 4
Nixa Eagles – 2
The Christian County derby went to the surging Tigers, who opened the scoring in the 30th minute from Brittany Matthews from Erica Hogan’s long range strike. Hogan got one of her own to open the second half followed by Megan Gunnels goal. Senior Stephanie Allen got one back for Nixa only to see Megan Jenisch score for Ozark, from Gunnels. Allen got another to finish the scoring late.

Central Bulldogs – 2 (2nd OT)
Marshfield Blue Jays – 1
Game winner 6 minutes remaining in 2nd overtime.

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.