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
