Southwest Baptist Bearcats Get Past Drury Panthers

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Ole

With a single goal, scored from a scramble in the box after a floater was deflected off the crossbar by Jessie Sanderson, the Bearcats earned a numerical advantage on their regional rival in this afternoons exhibition game. Coach Benjamin Wade was quoted in a release in advance of the game

“We have six line changes, so hockey fans will feel right at home with the players switching in and out so much.”

and the Panthers felt it as they traveled with only 3 on the bench today.

The disadvantage to those numbers is that the Bearcats need more time learning positions and teammates in advance of their first game of the season next week at Oakland City (IN). The MIAA preseason poll puts the Bearcats in the middle of the pack, at #5, for a team that returns four starters from last year’s 9-8-3 team, which finished 8-5-1 in the MIAA. With newcomer Rhiane Mitchell (#14, England) providing pace up top, and sophomore Johanna Olsson (Sweden) in goal coming in with only 34 minutes of playing time last season, ensuring he has a solid defense in place with be Wade’s key priority. Local recruits Blair Baker (Camdenton) and Tasha Lord (Waynesville) both got minutes in the 2nd half in the attack as did Ashley Wilson (Neosho) at wing midfield.

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For the Panthers, it was an opportunity to get minutes for Meredith Hall and Katy McLain as well the starting 11 we saw Saturday. Kelsey Long appears to be in mid-season form already and the opportunities the Panthers had today all came from her ability to create space, win the 1v1 battle in midfield and send her teammates into the box. Emily West and Bailey Randol (pictured above in white, in what became a collision with Denarika Bostwick that drew loud exclamations from the SBU football team on the sideline) worked incredibly hard in front of captain Chloe Moushey to frustrate the Bearcat attack. Still early but the Panthers continue to create their own luck, going into a season that has them ranked #2 in the GLVC.

Waynesville Tigers Continue Their Run Through SW Region

Posted on May 6, 2008 by Ole

Waynesville Tigers – 4
Springfield Catholic – 2 3
It was an offensive battle at the Irish field Tuesday evening with all of the goals, save one, scored in the first half. Catholic’s dynamic freshman forward Shelby Hatz, assisted by Rachel Herron, gave the home team their only advantage on the evening in the 7th minute. Katie Pritchard, assisted by Erica Combs, tied the game after hitting the upright twice prior. In the final 15 minutes of the half, Natascha Lord scored when she buried her second chance, after Rachel Scott some how parried her initial blast. Carsen Baron, working hard on the right side, made the needed run to be in position at the far post when Hatz put a square ball across the face of the goal. Pritchard got the game winner in stoppage time however when she won a 50/50 ball outside the box. Her quick shot slipped inside the near upright and Tigers went to half time with the lead.

The second half saw Catholic put significant pressure on the Tigers, with the best opportunity coming in the 65th minute, only to see Crystal Hutchinson get her fingers on the shot from the right side, tipping the ball up and off the crossbar. The Tigers put the game away on a late corner kick, Lord putting one of her fine balls to the far post where midfielder Erica Combs rose to meet it (pictured). The Irish got within one in stoppage time when Natalie Smid put away the rebound of a shot deflected by Hutchinson on Maddy Renner’s cross. Renner was tireless Tuesday night, making run after run into the offensive end from her midfield position, with balls from Parker, Bailes, Smid and her sister Ronnie offering a regular attacking option.

Congratulations to Katie Pritchard on setting the Class 2 state record with her 168th and 169th career goals.
Photo Slideshow from the game ~~Photos will follow tomorrow afternoon, I’ve got a business meeting in the morning I’m still preparing for.~~

Helias Crusaders – 3
Rolla Bulldogs – 2
Trailing 3-1 for most of the second half, RHS got a goal from sophomore Olivia Cox with 12 minutes to play and then pressured Helias for most of the time thereafter (via the Rolla Daily News)

Glendale Falcons – 5
Camdenton Lakers – 1.
Falcon’s get goals from Lorin Opfer, Katie Brewer, Emily Jordan, Jeni Frewin and Emily Cline. Megan Manzer scored for Camdenton.

Bolivar Liberators – 2
Marshfield Jays – 0
Freshman Jonna Welch scored a goal in each half for the Liberators.

Parkview Vikings – 2
Joplin Eagles – 1
Shelby Stewart got a pair for the Vikings, one in each half, bracketing Rachel Lazenby’s goal for Joplin.
Stewart’s game winner came in OT.

Ozark Tigers – 2
Lebanon Yellowjackets – 0
The Tigers got their x shutout of the season on the strength of goals by Alicia Collard and Megan Gunnels.

Willard Tigers – 1 (PKs)
Nixa Eagles – 0
The Tigers nipped the Eagles in a penalty kick shootout, 3-1

Greenwood Blue Jays – 2 (OT)
McAuley Warriors – 1
Maddie Esther, assisted by Shaylyn Boyle, scored in the second half to give the Jays the initial lead. The Warriors Sam Graham scored to tie the game with the Jay’s getting the OT golden goal from Liza Salisbury.

Notre Dame Wins Lady Zizzer Soccer Classic

Posted on April 19, 2008 by Ole

Championship game

Notre Dame – 2
Cape Central – 0
Notre Dame got goals from Robyn Meesey in 14th minute and Michelle Auer, via PK, in 56th minute to earn the hardware.

3rd Place game

Sikeston – 3
Moberly – 1
Abbi Keefer gave Sikeston an early lead, in the 10th minute, with Jordi Ferrell extending it in the 31st before Moberly got within one again via Shawn Beard. Ferrell scored a second to ensure the win. It was the third year in a row these two teams have played for 3rd place.

5th Place game

Waynesville Tigers – 4
Valley View – 2
Valley View got an early goal from Shana Broadway in the 5th minute to take the lead. The Tigers Katie Pritchard tied it in the 22nd minute but Valley View regained the lead late in the first half via Casey Bowman’s goal in the 36th minute. Pritchard tied the game again in the 42nd, Tasha Lord got the eventual game winner in the 45th minute and Pritchard had a hat-trick with a final goal in the 60th minute

7th Place Game

Parkview Vikings – 3
West Plains Zizzers – 1
Jessica Maerz gave the Vikings the lead in the 10th minute, Kelsey Loderhose extended it in the second half before Mollie Plocher got the Zizzer’s close again on a PK. Jessica Maerz sealed it with her PK.

According to Coach Nick Schmitt of the host Lady Zizzer’s, this was the most competitive tournament we have had in the 5 years of play.

Early Games Saturday

Waynesville Tigers – 3
Parkview Vikings – 0
The Ozark Conference foes, facing each other for the first time this year, went at it early Saturday. The Tigers got goals from Lauren Kelly, Katie Pritchard and Erica Combs for the shutout win.

Valley View – 4
West Plains Zizzers - 1
Valley View got a pair of goals in each half with West Plains avoiding the shutout on Mollie Plocher’s late goal.

Notre Dame – 2
Sikeston – 0
Don’t have the goal scorers

Cape Central – 3 (2 OT – PKs 2-0)
Moberly – 2
Cape Central got goals by Sarah Umptor and Danielle Markhart, Moberly goal scorers were Andi Wiesner and Shawn Beard who scored on a Direct kick to tie the game. Central won on PK’s, with Haley Pilsner and Laura Lusk scoring. The game saw Moberly’s seven game winning streak come to an end.

Weekend Game Reports

Posted on April 12, 2008 by Ole

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.

Tuesday’s Ozark Conference Game Reports

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Ole

Glendale Falcons – 6
West Plains Zizzers – 0
The game was moved to JFK Stadium on Tuesday and once the Falcon’s adjusted to the roll of the ball on the artificial surface, it was off to the races. The overarching feeling I come away with after Glendale games is the sense of overall team speed. Without the added burden of running on soft soil, the girls displayed it in full last night as they earned the shutout over their Conference opponent. The first goal was scored from the corner kick as Lou Opfer skied to head it in. Freshman Emily Cline scored in her third straight game with a 20 yard blast from the right side. It was only through yeoman’s effort that senior goal keeper Jamie Brassfield and her defense kept the score to 2-0 in the first half with a dozen opportunities blunted.

Glendale and Kickapoo play tonight, both coming off of their best offensive display of the early season. Scoring was one area I didn’t think either team would have any difficulties although the early season put a lie to that thought. We’ll see how both teams react tonight to their unexpected positions in the middle of the Conference table. At the top of the table are the Waynesville Tigers.

Waynesville Tigers – 3
Camdenton Lakers – 1
Senior Katie Pritchard scored in the 32nd minute on a header from a ball sent into the box by Tasha Lord from the right touch line. The score remained 1-0 deep into the second half before junior Erica Combs headed Lord’s service, this time from a set piece near the right touchline. Lord got into the scoring side of things for the Tiger’s third goal, assist going to Pritchard. The Lady Lakers finally answered with 10 minutes left in the match when senior Blaire Baker played a direct kick from just outside the left side of the penalty box that went over the hands of the Lady Tiger’s goalie.

Waynesville improves to 6-0-0 on the season and 3-0 in Ozark Conference play while the Lakers stand at 3-2-0 overall, 1-1 in the Conference

April 1st Arrives In The Ozark Conference

Posted on April 1, 2008 by Ole

Ozark Tigers – 1
Springfield Catholic – 0
Senior Kristen Glaubitz buries a ball in the corner from a set piece midway through the second half to give the Tigers the rare win over their longtime rivals. Coach Tom Davidson earns his 500th win as his Lady Tigers held off the Irish in earning the win. The goal came against the run of play as the Irish had the wind and momentum but sophomore Brittany Matthew’s strong run led to a foul on the left side of the box. Rachel Haden’s service was initially knocked down but fell to Glaubitz who took advantage of the opportunity.

The Irish’s best opportunity came late in the game when freshman Carsen Baron put her 30 yard direct kick on frame. Sophomore Paige Hemphill touched it over the crossbar to preserve the shutout and win.

Waynesville Tigers – 2
Kickapoo Chiefs – 1
The Tigers continued their early season form, taking a 2-0 lead in the first half on goals by Katie Pritchard, from Lauren Kelly, and Erica Combs, from Tasha Lord. Kickapoo closed the gap in the 73rd minute when Kylie Huslig scored from a cross by right midfielder ?. Senior Crystal Hutchinson made several important saves to ensure the win for the Tigers who move to 4-0 with their first Conference win over a key foe. Update – it was the first win ever over the Chiefs!

Lebanon Yellowjackets – 3
West Plains Zizzers – 0
Senior Brianna Ragains, headed for Missouri Southern in the Fall, gave the Yellowjackets the lead in the 17th minute, assisted by Cassie Wood. Hanna Winkel added to the lead in the 49th, assisted by Emily Boyer. Chelsea LeFors completed the scoring, assisted by Ragains. Zizzer’s goalie Jamie Brassfield made several fine saves to keep it close

Rolla Bulldogs – 1
Parkview Vikings – 0
Sophomore central midfielder Jackie Standfast got the game winner in the 62nd minute on an assist by senior captain Kaitlin Bramel. Sophomore Adrian Pogue gets the shutout, her 3rd in 4 games. The Bulldogs move to 4-0, 1-0 in Ozark Conference, and will visit Springfield to take on Kickapoo Thursday.

Glendale Falcons – 4
Joplin Eagles – 0
The Eagles kept things close in the first half, down only 0-1 with senior Randi Russell, a Missouri Southern signee, making several important saves. Senior Jeni Frewin got the ultimate game winner. The second half saw the Falcons turn things on, using the wind and their team speed to get three goals in the first 15 minutes. Lindsey Sprouse got two, Emily Cline (pictured at left) scored her first varsity goal and Frewin and Emily Jordan earned assists. Senior goalkeeper Rachel Duckworth, a newcomer to soccer with good hands and reflexes, earns her first shutout.

Greenwood Blue Jays – 10
Pleasant Hope Pirates – 0

Neosho Wildcats – 2 (PK’s)
Nixa Eagles – 1
The Eagles lost on PK’s Tuesday to a resilient Wildcats squad that drew first blood on a break away goal by Melanie White in the 53rd minute. The Eagles tied the game in the 58th. Jacklyn Finley played the ball to Kelsey Haist above the 18 box. Haist beat the defender. A well placed, low ball slotted to the left of the goalie tied the score 1-1.

Camdenton Lakers – 5
Hillcrest Hornets – 0
Camdenton led 1-0 at the half on a goal by freshman Ashley Paschel. Sophomore Chelsey VanHook started off the scoring in the second half off of a corner kick from Blaire Baker. Paschel scored her second goal of the match four minutes later. Senior Meg Manzer and junior Stephanie Kirvan (header) each scored a goal late in the match. Camdenton goes to 1-1-0 on the season and 1-0 in Ozark Conference play. Senior Krista Murphy earned her first shutout of the season

Bolivar Liberators – 2
Joplin McAuley – 0
The Lady Liberators earned their third shut-out victory of the season with a 2-0 win over district opponent Joplin McAuley. Seniors Lindsy Archer, assisted by Jonna Welch, and Andrea Porter scored a goal in each half to help the Liberators improve to 3-0 on the season.

Tuesday’s Girls High School Soccer Reports

Posted on March 25, 2008 by Ole

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.

Jefferson 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.

Thursday Game Reports

Posted on March 20, 2008 by Ole

Update – I got my answer to the question of whether anyone was playing today.

Springfield Catholic – 2
Lebanon Yellowjackets – 0
The Lady Irish traveled to Lebanon to take on the Class 2 District 11 Finalists from last year. Missouri State signee Tara Bailes (pictured in last years Class 1 Quarterfinal loss to St Dominics) got both goals, the first coming in the 10th minute on a nice combination with Anna DeLong. The second came from the penalty spot, also in the first half. The Irish started five freshman tonight, including Rachel Scott in goal. Shots, according to the Yellowjackets, were 5-3 for the Irish but GK Scott was not seriously challenged. A fun game to watch according to Coach Gow, with boths teams moving the ball and offering a nice example of what the ladies will be capable of this year.

Waynesville Tigers – 7
Neosho Wildcats – 1
Coach Josh Scott took his senior laden team to Neosho tonight and the Tigers turned on the firepower early. Katie Pritchard had a hat-trick, Erica Combs scored a pair and Lauren Kelly and ~~Shauna~~ Shanna Neely also scored. Tasha Lord had a pair of assists and Lynette Newcomb had 1. The Wildcats goal came from the penalty spot, in the 65th minute.

Photo provided by Dave Neely from his Flickr collection. And I apologize for misspelling Shanna’s name Dave, I should know better by now. Early season rust!

I’m aware of some games that are canceled due to saturated fields:
West Plains at Nixa
Ozark vs Harrison

~~Is the Catholic game at Lebanon still on?~~

Ice In Her Veins – Waynesville Lady Tigers Advance

Posted on February 29, 2008 by Ole

There are a few girls who haven’t begun soccer practice yet in the region. One of them is Tasha Lord who helped seal the Lady Tigers most recent win with her two free throws in the final second of the game.

Along with teammates Katie Pritchard, Erica Combs and Orielle Thomas, she’s focused on the Quarterfinal game against Columbia Rock Bridge. Coach Scott will have to wait a bit longer before he gets his seniors back onto the soccer practice field. Good luck ladies!

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