Southwest MO Soccer All Stars

There was some good press afforded the game, both leading up to game day and following. Coverage is led by Mediacom’s tape-delayed broadcast of both games, with the double-header broadcast on Saturday and Sunday following the game. The girls game was broadcast seperately on Monday and the boys game was broadcast Tuesday evening. You may purchase DVD copies of the game directly from Mediacom at

Springfield coverage including KOLR-10 providing brief footage of the girls game and the News-Leader providing a game day announcement and a game report the following day, supported by a photo of Mikenna Wick of Willard with Jamie Sabel of Kickapoo in the background.

Jeff Mahoney, for the News-Leader, interviews Mattie Donnell, Ozark Tigers and Red squad MVP for her efforts in goal. He also chats with Simone Young, Ozark Tigers, on her game opening goal as well as Jamie Sabel, Kickapoo Chiefs, who got one back for the Gold squad.

On the Boys game, Red team MVP Steve Wilczewski, Glendale Falcons and Drury signee, talks about his game winner two minutes into the second half while Falcon’s teammate Ben Hamilton chimes in with his comments. Nick Dryden, West Plains Zizzers and MSU signee, also offers some kind words about the Glendale program.

Christian County Headliner News provides a nice report on the Ozark girls impact on the game today with Jason Michaels capturing an excellent shot of girls MVP Mattie Donnell blocking a shot in goal. The article is supported with a shot of Nixa goalie Jeremy Massey in the Nixa News-Enterprise.

The Lebanon Daily Record provided a nice overview of Yellowjackets Zach Haring and Ashley Gregg, including the news that Ashley is now Mrs. Ashley Fore after marrying yesterday!

The Neosho Daily News covers the final high school game for Leigh Langland, Ashley Wilson and Lucas Merino in style, using photos and story information from SGFsoccer.com

The Rolla Daily News provided a nice background article on senior Jeff Snodgrass of the Bulldogs.

Dave Roberts also provides sports coverage for the Waynesville Daily Guide where he offered a nice background article on Nikolaj Roell of the Tigers.

The Cassville Democrat also did a preview of the game, featuring Wildcat players Nick Schlichtman & Brett Buchanan.

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Congratulations to the Southwest All-Stars who were named MVP for their respective squads following the game.

For the Girls Gold squad, Karissa Nedoma (Kickapoo Chiefs/Drury Panthers and pictured at left with Coach Evan Palmer, Nixa) was named MVP for her work on offense. Karissa led an early charge by the Gold team that was only thwarted by the outstanding efforts of the Red goalkeeper. In the second half her fine cross from the right side, off of a long pass from Afton Weimer, found Jackie Sabel in the box. Jackie’s goal reduced the deficit to 3-2 at the time.

The Red squad was represented by goalkeeper Mattie Donnell (Ozark Tigers, pictured at right with Coach Mike Gow, Lebanon) who’s early efforts saved two certain goals and overall effort gave her teammates the confidence to go forward. Donnell credited her Tiger teammate Brooke Neill in an interview with the Christian County News for the solid defense in front of her.

Both players were awarded game balls from the game, which were donated by J&K Soccer.

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Congratulations to the Red team who won 3-0 this evening over the Gold squad.

Steve Wilczewski, Glendale Falcons & Drury Panther signee, was voted MVP for the Red team.
Nick Dryden, West Plains Zizzers & Missouri State Bear signee, was voted MVP for the Gold team.

Team photos are available by clicking on the photo above. All photos are available for free download.

The doubleheader will be broadcast on Mediacom Channel 14 on Saturday beginning at 12:30 pm and will be repeated again on Sunday at 4:00 pm. In addition, the Boys game only will be re-broadcast on Tuesday at 8:30 pm.

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Congratulations to the Red squad as they held on to defeat Gold by a score of 4-2 this evening.

Karissa Nedoma, Kickapoo Chiefs and Drury Panthers signee, took home MVP honors for her offensive prowess for the Gold squad. Mattie Donnell, Ozark Tigers, took home MVP honors for her defensive effort in goal for the Red squad.

Team photos are available by clicking on the photo above of Brittany Cobb (Nixa Eagles) attempting to move around Ashley Gregg (Lebanon Yellowjackets) . More photos will be available by Saturday.

The doubleheader will be broadcast on Mediacom Channel 14 on Saturday beginning at 12:30 pm and will be repeated again on Sunday at 4:00 pm. In addition, the Girls game only will be re-broadcast on Monday at 8:30 pm.
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Folks, it’s the Ozarks. The weather will change. Plans are moving ahead for the clinic and the games tonight, the fields will hold up fine. You may recall, the first game was played December 5th, 2004 in what could best be described as a sleet storm. We’re still ahead of that curve!

The games are being played with MSHSAA rules and lightning is the largest concern. The referees will make that call as they have for any of the Spring games this year. There are no make-up dates on this one so we hope to see you out supporting your players and teams.

If you have any questions about the schedule, we will be updating the Springfield SC hotline at 841-4013 with any changes. Jeremy is already at the fields and I’m heading out as soon as this is posted.

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Are you a soccer fan? The kind of guy or gal that can be seen wearing their team colors, with painted face and an excited look? The type the camera is automatically drawn to? Well, the production team from Mediacom will be out in force on Thursday evening for the Southwest Soccer All Star game, with FOUR cameras, to capture the boys and girls game for later rebroadcast.

They may capture you too if you are in your school colors, out to support your favorite players and “Springfield Soccer”. This will be the first time in a decade since the local cable affiliate has covered soccer in this region so we are counting on you to come out and turn this into the game it deserves to be.

Bring your teammates, bring your family, bring your friends who are beginning to understand the joy ‘the beautiful game’ brings us. Show Mediacom and the All Stars how much we love this game and that we want more!

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For those of you unfamiliar with the location of the field, here are the easy directions:

From Interstate 44 (I-44) take Highway 65 South (towards Branson). Proceed to the third exit which is Chestnut Expressway. Turn West (right) onto Chestnut Expressway and proceed approximately one mile to Patterson Road. Turn right onto N. Patterson Avenue (it’s a stoplight) and go to the T-intersection which is Pythian Road. You’ll see Lake Country Soccer on your left which indicates you are almost there. Turn right onto Pythian and proceed 100 yards and turn left into the large parking lot.

The Cooper Soccer Complex is located near the back right corner of the parking lot where you will see three fields. The Southwest All Star Game will be played on Field #1 which you’ll be able to identify by the fence and ticket booth at the entrance.

For more details, use Larry Moore’s Google map of fields in the Ozark Conference. From the “Fields” list on the right, click on Glendale. When the dialog window comes up, click on “Zoom to” and you’ll see a map with a marker that points to the field.

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For all players – please remember to bring black shorts and white socks for game day. The tshirts are in the process of being printed and the program is being updated to reflect your number. The numbers have been assigned based upon t-shirt size and will be provide on game day. You may want to consider a seperate practice outfit, depending on the weather next Thursday.

Schedules for the players is as follows:
2:00 pm – registration and practice which will begin immediately
3:30 pm – pregame meal provided by Subway
4:30 pm – Youth Clinic which will allow you to interact and support the next generation of players
6:00 pm – Girls game kicks off
8:00 pm – Boys game kicks off

Each player participating in the game is eligible for two adult and one youth ticket for free. Please contact me to provide the names of the individuals who will receive your ticket allotment. When you check-in on Thursday, Jeremy will have a list for you to provide the names of the individuals who should receive your allotment. They will then be available at the Will Call booth on game day. Other family & friends can purchase tickets at the gate.

That means we have close to 200 attendees already lined up to enjoy this game. If you can help attract four more attendees each, we’ll be close to 500 attendees. Combined with the marketing we are doing in the area, we hope to have as many as 750 attendees at the game. How many of you can say you’ve played in front of that many people in your career? Help us make it happen. FLYER

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We are proud to announce the Coaches and Player rosters for the 2nd annual Southwest Soccer All Stars game.

Coaches for the Girls:
Tom Davidson, Kickapoo – Class 2 Quarterfinalist
Tod Sundlie, Ozark – District Finalis
Evan Palmer, Nixa
Mike Gow, Lebanon

Coaches for the Boys:
Jeff Rogers, Glendale – Class 3 Quarterfinalist
Terry Jamison, Cassville – Class 2 Final Four
Chris Shull, Greenwood – Class 1 Final Four
Nick Schmitt, West Plains

The player roster reflects a total of 34 girls who will be playing, representing 16 area teams. In addition, Rachel Lavoy of the Kickapoo Chiefs, is an honorary member of the girls squad. Due to a scheduling conflict, Sophie Cox, Autumn McEachern, Rachel Moore & Emily Moorkamp of the Rolla Bulldogs received invitations but will not be with us.

Girls-Red Team Roster
Glendale Falcons, Ashley Meyer
Glendale Falcons, Becca Robinson
Catholic Fightin’ Irish, Jordan Swift
Ozark Tigers, Caitlin Germeroth
Ozark Tigers, Brooke Neill
Ozark Tigers, Simone Young
Willard Tigers, Mikenna Wick
Camdenton Lakers, Hayley Christenson
Camdenton Lakers, Jenny Melton
Camdenton Lakers, Courtney Arnold
Joplin Eagles, Rachel Driver
Neosho Wildcats, Ashley Wilson
Neosho Wildcats, Leigh Langland
Lebanon Yellowjackets, Ashley Gregg
Richland Bears, Tarese Myers out with fractured ankle
Richland Bears, Ashley Winter
Ozark Tigers, Mattie Donnell

Coaches: Tod Sundlie & Mike Gow

Girls-Yellow Team Roster
Kickapoo Chiefs, Rachel Lavoy
Kickapoo Chiefs, Afton Weimer
Kickapoo Chiefs, Jackie Sabel
Kickapoo Chiefs, Jamie Sabel
Kickapoo Chiefs, Karissa Nedoma
Kickapoo Chiefs, Alaina Williams
Kickapoo Chiefs, Paige Puryear
Kickapoo Chiefs, Hilary Dorland
Parkview Vikings, Rachelle Washburn
West Plains Zizzers, Margaret Grisham
West Plains Zizzers, Ashley Kimberling
Greenwood, Brooke Lawrence
Greenwood, Jordan Pratt
Nixa Eagles, Bailey Chandler
Nixa Eagles, Brittany Cobb
Nixa Eagles, Amanda Harp
Central Bulldogs, Stephanie Suthoff

Coaches: Tom Davidson & Evan Palmer

The boys player roster reflects a total of 31 boys who will be playing, representing 19 area teams.

Boys-Red Team Roster
College Heights, Jesse Clevenger
Lebanon Yellowjackets, Zach Haring
Glendale Falcons, Andrew Parson
Glendale Falcons, Steven Wilczewski
Glendale Falcons, Shawn Campbell
Glendale Falcons, Ben Hamilton
Glendale Falcons, Alex Galloway
Bolivar Liberators, Jesse Ankrom
Bolivar Liberators, Justin Sellin
Bolivar Liberators, Kamron Hood
Waynesville, Nikolaj Roell
Cassville Wildcats, Nick Schlictman
Cassville Wildcats, Brett Buchanan
Neohso Wildcats, Lucas Merino
New Covenant, Steven Jeffries

Coaches: Jeff Rogers & Terry Jamison

Boys-Yellow Team Roster
Nixa Eagles, Jeremy Massey
Nixa Eagles, Jesus Zuniga
Kickapoo Chiefs, Bryan Simpson
Central Bulldogs, Atila Mota
Central Bulldogs, Herson Apiricio
Greenwood Blue Jays, Sam Chaffin
West Plains Zizzers, Nick Dryden
West Plains Zizzers, Matt Saner
Ozark Tigers, John Renner
Carthage Tigers, Matt Smallwood
Carthage Tigers, Harley Page
Carthage Tigers, Guedner Chavez
Marshfield Jays, John Dilan Chastain
Camdenton Lakers, Louis Wampler
Rolla Bulldogs, Jeff Snodgrass
Joplin Eagles, Chris Hernandez No Show

Coaches: Chris Shull & Nick Schmitt

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The invitations have been extended and accepted. The rosters are now being finalized and will be announced on Monday. I’ll also be adding the individual player background announcements so be certain to come back to read about your favorite players. Good luck at State Cup for all who are competing, check out Springfield Soccer for reports on the games in Springfield.

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