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.