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Lauren Copple Signs With Northeastern Oklahoma

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img_2443From the Joplin Globe: Lauren Copple, headed for a fourth season of soccer at Joplin High School, signed a letter of intent with Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College of Miami on Tuesday. Copple, primarily a goalie as a freshman, will be operating for the third season as a midfielder/forward this spring for Joplin, Eagle coach Ed Miller said.

NEO coach Lisa Bell, who noted that Copple will be a part of NEO’s second season of soccer, came to Joplin for the ceremony. “I have high hopes for our second season,” Bell said. “We should have nine or 10 players returning. Lauren (Copple) is projected as a midfielder,” Bell said. “But her position really will depend on just how well she fits into the mix. She could be one of our first players off the bench.”

Said Copple (who plans to study nursing): “I believe I can cope with about any position to help the team.” “She really got along with our kids during her visit to our campus,” Bell said.

Said Miller: “Lauren has played a lot of soccer and definitely understands the game. She needs to work on becoming faster and quicker at the next level. The teams will be faster. Everything will become quicker-paced. “I’m confident she can make the adjustment,” Mlller said. “She works very hard.”

Additional College Soccer Signings Announced in Southwest Missouri

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There is a lot of good news coming out of our area High Schools this Spring regarding players who will be playing soccer in college. My goal is to have a personal interview with each of the players that I am aware of so that we can all learn more about the recruiting process. If we’ve chatted but haven’t completed the process, I apologize. If we haven’t talked yet, feel free to reach out to me so that we can begin the process.

In the meantime, here’s the latest update:

Ozark Tigers Signing CeremonyThe Ozark Tigers had a ceremony Wednesday announcing:
Robbie Curtis to Lincoln Memorial University (D2 National Finals last year)
Josh Maloney to Northeastern Oklahoma A&M (NAIA)
Nick Robinson to Northeastern Oklahoma A&M (NAIA)
Seated: Robbie Curtis, Nick Robinson and Josh Maloney.
Standing: Coach Tom Davidson OHS Soccer and Coach John Parrigon, NEO A&M.
Photo provided by the Tigers.

The Glendale Falcons also had a ceremony on Wednesday
Lou Opfer to Truman State University (D2)
Maggie Schrier to Hendrix College (D3)
Megan Garrad to William Jewell College (NAIA)
In addition, junior Devon Newport has verbally committed to play for the SLU Billikens beginning in 2009.

Adam Strong, Lebanon YellowjacketsAdam Strong of the Lebanon Yellowjackets signed on Friday with Central Christian College of the Bible. He’s pictured to the left, in the center with Coach Mike Gow, AD Ron Bandy in the back row and his parents on each side. Photo provided by the Yellowjackets.

The Willard Tigers announced that Patsy Middleton is joining Regina Bodine and Jessie Yach at Missouri Valley. The ceremony will be today.

The Joplin Globe offered a a couple of updates for the Joplin Eagles. Joplin High School seniors T.C. Ross and Christian Hernandez will play on a new team next year. Literally. Ross and Hernandez signed letters-of-intent Wednesday afternoon to play soccer at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M. The Golden Norsemen will have an NJCAA-sanctioned soccer program for the first time this fall. Back on February 12th, Stephanie Taylor, a midfielder, and her friend, goalkeeper Randi Russell signed letters-of-intent to join the Missouri Southern women’s soccer program

From Central Missouri, Jeff City Helias girls soccer players, Melissa Young and Caty Newbold, signed with Missouri-Rolla and William Woods University. The Jefferson City Jays have two players signing with William Woods today – Katie Denning and Kelsey “george” Sanders.

The earlier announcement is here.

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