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9/6 scores

By Joboo | September 7, 2008

Some good action from Saturday, including the New Covenant soccer team’s ‘revenge’ tour hitting a snag in Cassville as they fell to the Wildcats 3-2.  I talked with a couple of Cassville’s soccer players Friday night at the Mt. Vernon/Cassville football game.  And while neither seemed upset about the ‘revenge’ comment published in the News-Leader, both of them did mention it.  Great game as Cassville overcame a second half deficit to get the win on a goal in the closing moments.  In softball, Nixa beat Glendale 8-0 to won their third straight Nixa Invitational behind a perfect game from Hallie Petersen.  The Lady Eagles also beat Parkview 8-0 and Walnut Grove 4-0.

VOLLEYBALL

Branson Tournament

• Gold Division Championship - Nixa 2, Camdenton 1: 25-19, 23-25, 25-18
• Silver Division Championship - Lockwood 2, Osceola 0: 25-21, 25-21

West Plains Tournament

• Fayeteville 2, Parkview 0: 25-15, 25-15
• Rogersville 2, Parkview 0: 25-3, 25-11
• Salem 2, Parkview 1: 25-21, 17-25, 25-23

SOFTBALL

Nixa Invitational

1. Nixa
2. Parkview
3. Glendale
4. Walnut Grove

• Nixa 8, Parkview 0
• Glendale 2, Walnut Grove 1
• Parkview 5, Glendale 3
• Nixa 4, Walnut Grove 0
  • Nixa, Hallie Petersen - 10 K
• Parkview 10, Walnut Grove 1
• Nixa 8, Glendale 0
  • Nixa, Hallie Petersen - perfect game, Leslie Jones - 3 hits, 2B, HR

Varsity

• Reeds Spring 11, Skyline 7
• Rogersville 10, Reeds Spring 5

BOYS SOCCER

• Cassville 3, New Covenant 2
• Kickapoo 3, Jefferson City 2: Kickapoo - Brock Ruggeri 2, Nathan Lavoy
• Southern Boone 2, Lebanon 1 (PK):

CROSS COUNTRY

Southwest Missouri Coaches Association Meet

Boys results

1. Daniel Thater (Kickapoo) 16:20.52
2. Ben Chapman (Glendale) 16:38.46
3. Caleb Hoover (College Heights) 16:45.14
4. Michael Weis (Lebanon) 16:53.14
5. Sam Pogue (Kickapoo) 17:06.47
6. Adrian Todd (Kickapoo) 17:16.71
7. Justin Baker (Kickapoo) 17:27.05
8. Josh Carter (College Heights) 17:33.78
9. Alex Moore (College Heights) 17:33.78
10. Kyle Sartain (Ozark) 17:35.21

Girls results

1. Erin Huddleston (Branson) 19:59.84
2. Emily Beaver (College Heights) 20:11.43
3. Erica Friert (Kickapoo) 20:12.80
4. Rebecca Senn (Kickapoo) 20:18.58
5. Krenda McClure (Lebanon) 20:21.61
6. Kelsie Hutsell (Willow Springs) 20:23.54
7. Michelle Hicks (Lebanon) 20:28.65
8. Arielle Miller (East Newton) 20:33.95
9. Lauren Collette (Kickapoo) 20:52.92
10. Melody Elswick (Kickapoo) 21:04.94

GIRLS TENNIS

Missouri State Invitational

• Championship - Glendale 5, Jefferson City 1 (doubles canceled due to rain)
• 3rd place - Catholic 5, Joplin 4

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Other Friday action

By Joboo | September 6, 2008

I know some people may be shocked to hear this.  But (brace yourself) there are sports other than football played on Fridays in the fall.  For instance, softball, where Ash Grove beat Miller 7 to 5 last night.  Shelly Wilson had 3 hits to lead the Pirates.  Boy’s swimming and diving also.  Why yesterday Kickapoo won an 8 team meet with Central finishing second.  Yes, tons of things are going on.  And here are the scores.

SOFTBALL

• Republic 5, Notre Dame de Sion 3
• Republic 7, Oak Grove 0
  • Republic, Hailey Johnson - 5 RBI
• Ash Grove 7, Miller 5
  • Ash Grove, Shelly Wilson - 3 hits, 3 RBI
• Glendale 3, Morrisville 2
• Pleasant Hope 5, Marionville 0
• Strafford 5, Willard 3

BOYS SOCCER

• Kickapoo 5, Nixa 0
• Catholic 2, Pembroke Hill 1: Catholic - Luke Straus, Cullen Barr

BOYS SWIMMING & DIVING

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1. Kickapoo 132
2. Central 129
3. Hillcrest 126
4. Marshfield 106
5. Nixa 92
6. Ozark 69
7. Greenwood 34
8. Parkview 15

• 50 Free — 1. Nick Nutting, Hill, 23.43; 2. Evan McCartney, Nixa, 24.07; 3. Dillon Cobb, Ozark, 25.08
• 100 Backstroke — 1. Eric McIntyre, Kick, 1:00.46; 2. Nick Nutting, Hill, 1:02.49; 3. Austin Vinton, Cen, 1:02.76
• 100 Breaststroke — 1. Albert Lloyd, Cen, 1:03.18; 2. Aaron Dennis, Green, 1:03.32; 3. Trenton O’Dell, Kick, 1:03.87
• 100 Butterfly — 1. Cory McVey, Parkv, 55.28; 2. Ryan McFall, Kick, 55.29; 3. Trenton O’Dell, Kick, 55.88
• 100 Free — 1. Niklas Brinck, Nixa, 49.34; 2. Quinn Waggoner, Kick, 51.42; 3. Jonathon Becktor, Kick, 52.13
• 200 Free — 1. Jake Jacobs, Kick, 2:02.15; 2. Hudson Petty, Cen, 2:06.94; 3. Andrew Zay, Hill, 2:16.50
• 200 IM — 1. Albert Lloyd, Cen, 2:01.97; 2. Aaron Dennis, Greenwood, 2:06.06; 3. Niklas Brinck, Nixa, 2:12.77
• 500 Free –1. Cory McVey, Parkv, 5:00.71; 2. Matt Maurer, Kick, 5:01.48; 3. Ian Fuemmeler, Cen, 5:02.24
• 1 mtr Diving — 1. Sam Palmer, Kick, 260.15; 2. Joelee Graves, Marshfield, 176.55; 3. Alex Tebo, Kick, 164.90
• 200 Free Relay — 1. Cen A, 1:33.72; 2. Kick A 1:34.07; 3. Ozark A 1:45.78
• 200 Medley Relay — 1. Kickapoo A 1:42.22; 2. Cen A 1:50.84; 3. Kick B 1:51.15
• 400 Free Relay– 1. Kick A, 3:23.14; 2. Central A 3:32.30; 3. Nixa A 3:50.75

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Week 2 scores

By Joboo | September 6, 2008

• Thayer 21, Mountain Grove 13
• Rolla 28, Glendale 7
• Webb City 36, Rogers, AR 33
• Neosho 42, Lebanon 28
• Monett 14, Marshfield 12
• Cassville 28, Mt. Vernon 7
• Liberty 53, Cabool 7
• Ash Grove 12, Stockton 7
• Greenfield 20, Pierce City 13
• Ava 16, Willow Springs 12
• Joplin 63, West Plains 49
• Branson 26, Rogersville 23
• Green Forest, AR 20, Reeds Spring 7
• Bolivar 42, Republic 20
• Miller 43, Sarcoxie 13
• Liberal 18, Lockwood 12
• Osceola 19, Drexel 7
• Marionville 26, Pleasant Hope 8
• Warsaw 42, Strafford 6
• Fair Grove 34, Skyline 7
• Diamond 32, Jasper 20
• Archie 17, El Dorado Springs 6
• Affton, OK 27, McAuley 14
• Houston 40, Southern Boone 0
• Carthage 35, Nixa 0
• East Newton 38, Catholic 14
• Heritage, AR 52, Parkview 29
• Carl Junction 47, Aurora 7
• Camdenton 42, Hillcrest 14
• Waynesville 27, Kickapoo 0
• Seneca 28, Lamar 26
• Ozark 29, Willard 26
• Central 34, Buffalo 28
• Grove, OK 56, McDonald County 7
• Salem42, St. Clair 14 - Saturday

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Week 2 predictions

By Joboo | September 5, 2008

22-11.  Not bad at all.  Especially when you consider what a wild week it was.  Consider, that the #4 team in the state in class 1 lost to a team that was 0-10 last year.  That 3 area teams scored 33 points or more and lost.  That a class 1 team beat a class 5.  That scoring was up by almost a touchdown a game versus the first week of last year.  That a Will Christian coached team passed for almost 500 yards and 8 touchdowns.  I mean really.  Anything is possible.  Government may actually start doing what’s right.  The Cubs may win the World Series.  Tom Cruise may go straight.  Will Ferrell may actually become funny…   Nah.  Onto the picks.

WEEK 2 PICKS

Game of the Week

• Mountain Grove, 1-0 (#4 class 3) at Thayer, 1-0 (#2 class 1)
  • Thayer again steps up in class, but this time against a quality Panther squad. Both teams come off impressive opening wins.  Thayer can serve serious notice to the rest of the state if they win this one.  Any kind of close loss should still keep them well up in the polls.  The Panthers could also benefit here if they lay a solid loss on Thayer.  The question is which defense will be able to slow down the other team more.
  • Prediction: The Bobcats bite off a little more than they can chew here.  Casey White does enough to get Mountain Grove the win.

Other Top Games

• Branson, 1-0 at Rogersville, 1-0
  • Both come off good wins against Big 8 teams. Who will prove they’re for real? Branson needs more strong play from QB Tee Helsel.
  • Prediction: I think these Wildcats have a little more success. Rogersville for the win.
• Waynesville, 0-1 at Kickapoo, 1-0
  • A tale of two teams. The defending champs lost a tough one to Helias. While the Chiefs are not the 1-9 team of last year. The Tiger defense is solid, but they have to figure out how to score.
  • Prediction: My preseason pick was Waynesville, and I’ll stick with that. But if the Chiefs look as good as last week, don’t be surprised if they take it.
• Monett, 1-0 (#1 class 3) at Marshfield, 1-0
  • Monett served notice last week that they are legitimate. Marshfield showed that their veteran team is to be feared. Can they contain the Cubs on offense and put up enough to win?
  • Prediction: The Cubs D continues to flex it’s muscle and takes the win.
• East Newton, 1-0 at Catholic, 1-0
  • The Patriots looked very fast against Mt. Vernon to open the year. Can they maintain that against a bigger Catholic squad that handled Willow Springs 35-6?
  • Prediction: I took the Irish to win before the season. And I agree with myself.
• Lebanon, 1-0 at Neosho, 1-0
  • Ryan Howerton was huge last week for the Yellowjackets. Can he replicate his numbers from last week? Neosho took down a quality Seneca team last week and will be looking to make an early statement.
  • Prediction: I had Neosho in my preseason picks. But that was before the spread was unveiled in Lebanon. Gotta switch to the Jackets here.
• Pierce City at Greenfield
  • Early battle of Spring River Valley contenders. Pierce City is established, Greenfield is looking to move up.
  • Prediction: I like Pierce City to win a good battle.

Games to Keep an Eye On

• Republic, 0-1 at Bolivar, 1-0
  • The Tigers look to avoid an 0-2 start after dropping a close one to Nixa. Bolivar just wants to keep on rolling.
  • Prediction: The Liberators go 2-0.
• Carthage, 1-0 (#2 class 4) at Nixa, 1-0
  • Nixa had a great start to the season but faces a totally different type of team tonight. With the emergence of Brian Poston, Carthage becomes even more dangerous.
  • Prediction: Carthage should pile up more points for the win.
• Rogers, AR, 0-0 at Webb City, 1-0 (#3 class 4)
  • A real challenge for the Cards with Arkansas 7A power Rogers coming to town. Will they have a letdown after big win over Harrisonville.
  • Prediction: Should be a tough game, but I give the edge to Webb in their home opener.
• Mt. Vernon, 0-1 at Cassville, 0-1
  • Big 8 powers coming off opening night losses. Both have issues but is Cassville’s just inexperience? Is Cory Phillips as good as has been said?
  • Prediction: The Wildcats show more improvement and take the win.
• Cabool, 0-1 at Liberty, 1-0
  • Cabool looks to rebound after shocking first week loss. But must go through a LIberty team that was dominate against Portageville.
  • Prediction: I’ll go with my preseason pick of Cabool. But this should tell us the real story on them.
• Skyline, 1-0 at Fair Grove, 1-0 (#10 class 2)
  • Skyline has to be feeling good after routing an overmatched Sacred Heart team. But now they get newly ranked Fair Grove and Caleb Schaffitzel.
  • Prediction: The Eagles win and it won’t be pretty.
• Miller, 1-0 (#4 class 1) at Sarcoxie, 0-1
  • After taking down a good Liberal team that they might have been overlooking a bit, Miller get a decent Sarcoxie team that they better not overlook.
  • Prediction: Miller will have learned their lesson and will roll.
• Heritage, AR, 0-0 at Parkview, 0-1
  • Heritage with their first ever game against a Viking team that got chewed up by a Lebanon buzzsaw. So why is this on the games to keep an eye on?
  • Prediction: Because the 55 game losing streak ends here. Parkview wins.

Rest of the schedule

• Hillcrest, 1-0 at Camdenton, 0-1
  • Hillcrest had it’s offense in high gear while the Lakers swallowed a bitter loss.
  • Prediction: Camdenton bounces back to win.
• St. Clair, 1-0 at Salem, 0-1
  • Can Salem recover from being embarrassed by Mountain Grove against St. Clair?
  • Prediction: I had Salem in the preseason, but it doesn’t feel right now. St. Clair.
• Archie, 1-0 at El Dorado Springs, 1-0
  • Nice win for the Bulldogs over Stockton. They’ll try to use it as a springboard to a good year.
  • Prediction: 2-0 for ElDo.
• Ava, 0-1 at Willow Springs, 0-1
  • Both teams have to be disappointed with opening games.
  • Prediction: Ava get up off the deck first to win this battle of the Bears.
• Diamond, 0-1 at Jasper, 0-1
  • May be Diamond’s best chance for a win this year. Jasper looking to stay off the bottom of the Spring River Valley standings.
  • Prediction: Jasper keeps the shine off Diamond.
• Central, 0-1 at Buffalo, 0-1
  • Someone ends up 0-2 after hoping to be 2-0.
  • Prediction: Buffalo’s DEs contain Central.
• Stockton, 0-1 at Ash Grove, 1-0
  • The Pirates look to get an early Mid-Lakes victory. Stockton looks vulnerable after opening week loss.
  • Prediction: The Tiger bounce back to win.
• Drexel, 0-1 at Osceola, 1-0
  • The Indians looked excellent against Pleasant Hope while Drexel was shut out.
  • Prediction: Osceola with the easy win.
• Willard, 0-1 at Ozark, 0-1
  • Neither team had much luck stopping the offense last week. Although they were very different schemes.
  • Prediction: Ozark should recover nicely and get the win.
• West Plains, 0-1 at Joplin, 1-0
  • Joplin’s spread offense should only improve as they get more comfortable. Bad news for the Zizzers.
  • Prediction: Joplin takes it easy.
• Affton, OK, 0-0 at McAuley, 0-1
  • The Warriors took a tough loss in overtime to Marionville last week. How will they respond against a good Affton team.
  • Prediction: McAuley takes another tough loss.
• Lamar, 0-1 at Seneca, 0-1
  • I predicted Seneca to lose one regular season game, to Neosho. Now can they prove my right an run the next nine.
  • Prediction: Lamar is improved and will be dangerous at district time, but the Indians win this one.
• Green Forest, AR, 0-0 at Reeds Spring, 0-1
  • Wolves were beaten down by Tyler Evans and Co. last week. They should be able to recover tonight.
  • Prediction: Reeds Spring wins a hard fought contest.
• McDonald County, 0-1 at Grove, OK, 0-0
  • A tough start to the year for the Mustangs figures to get no better against a Grove team that finished 10-2 last year in Oklahoma 4A.
  • Prediction
• Marionville, 1-0 at Pleasant Hope, 0-1
  • Marionville survived in overtime to open the season. The Pirates should be an easier test.
  • Prediction: The Comets continue Pleasant Hope’s woes.
• Aurora, 0-1 at Carl Junction, 1-0
  • CJ got a tough win against Lamar. Aurora doesn’t look like they will challenge them as much.
  • Prediction: The battle of the dogs goes to the Bulldogs at home.
• Liberal, 0-1 at Lockwood, 0-1
  • Liberal hung with Miller but couldn’t finish the deal. Lockwood has some holes to fill.
  • Prediction: Liberal gets into the thick of the conference race by taking down the Tigers.
• Houston, 1-0 at Southern Boone, 0-1
  • Houston showed great defense in upsetting Cabool. Can they do it again?
  • Prediction: I took SB in my preseason picks. But defense wins, so I’ll go with Houston.
• Strafford, 1-0 at Warsaw, 0-1
  • The Indians looked great to open the season, but going to Warsaw is never an easy trip.
  • Prediction: Strafford gets it done to go 2-0
• Glendale, 0-1 at Rolla, 1-0
  • Both offenses looked good last week, but Rolla was able to grind out a win with their running game.
  • Prediction: Glendale has a long ride home as Rolla goes to 2-0.

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9/4 scores

By Joboo | September 5, 2008

Action from a soggy Thursday night around the Ozarks.  Rogersville wins a matchup of state ranked volleyball teams downing Mountain Grove in straight sets.  Bailey Halford had 27 assists to lead the Wildcats.  And the Cassville boys soccer team goes for double digits to spoil Branson’s first ever soccer game by winning 10-2.  Uziel Franco had 6 to lead the Wildcats.

VOLLEYBALL

Varsity

• Willard 2, Hillcrest 1: 19-25, 25-19, 25-19
• Rogersville 2, Mountain Grove 0: 25-15, 25-14
  • Rogersville, Bailey Halford - 27 assists
• Blue Eye 2, Purdy 0: 25-14, 25-9
• Osceola 2, Windsor 0: 25-8, 25-9
• Ozark 2, Aurora 0: 25-23, 25-17
  • Ozark, Aleah Hayes - 25 assists
• Spokane 2, Ava 0: 25-16, 25-19
• Bolivar 2, Clinton 0: 25-13, 25-10
• Reeds Spring 2, Kickapoo 0: 25-23, 25-21
  • Kickapoo, Erin Pavlin - 19 digs
• New Covenant 2, Bradleyville 0: 25-16, 25-20
• Glendale 2, Nixa 0: 25-13, 25-18
  • Glendale, Kaley Lyons - 17 kills
• Webb City 2, Parkview 0: 25-18, 25-14
• Liberty 2, Willow Springs 0: 25-18, 25-14
• Pierce City 2, Sarcoxie 0: 25-1, 25-13

Junior Varsity

• Bolivar 2, Clinton 0: 25-10, 25-13
• Glendale 2, Nixa 0: 25-11, 25-21
• Parkview 2, Webb City 0: 25-16, 25-18

Freshmen

• Nixa 2, Glendale 0: 25-18, 25-22

BOYS SOCCER

Varsity

• Glendale 4, Ozark 1: Glendale - Devon Newport, Alec Martinez, Hunter Horton, Zach Moore; Ozark - Ryan Partich
• Cassville 10, Branson 2: Cassville - Uziel Franco 6, Bryan Schroeder, B.J. McGuffey, Nashe Lugeanbeal; Branson - Garegin Elchyn, Carlos Reyes
• Carthage 2, Carl Junction 0: Carthage - Joe Curti, Cole Beckham
• Waynesville 3, Sullivan 0: Waynesville - Brandon Kilthau, Eric Iverson, Chris Beaudioun

Junior Varsity

• Glendale 2, Ozark 0

GIRLS TENNIS

• Catholic 9, Ozark 0

GIRLS GOLF

1. Joplin - 415
2. Nevada - 423
3. Mt. Vernon - 431
4. Carl Junction - 466
5. Seymour & Ozark - 476
6. Aurora 564

Medalist - Jeanna Brewer, Mt. Vernon - 85

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Last one in is a….

By Joboo | September 4, 2008

With the rain washing out everything yesterday, I thought I’d announce that we now have a winner in the ‘Last State to Visit OzarksSports.Net’ Sweepstakes. The lucky state will receive their very own OzarksSports.Net t-shirt and hat. If anyone from that state ever claims it.

Now, the envelope please.

THE CONTENDERS

South Dakota

This one is near and dear to my heart as South Dakota is my dad’s home state. I’ve heard many tales from his youth. Of working in the gold mines, the Black Hills, hunting the plains, and the fabulous Mitchell Corn Palace.

Athletically, South Dakota boasts of 1964 10,000 meter gold medalist Billy Mills, Notre Dame coaching great Frank Leahy, and baseball coaching legend “Sparky” Anderson. The University of South Dakota Coyotes have sent a number of players onto the NFL, have a cross-country team that owns a Division 2 national title, and claims former world champion decathlete Dan O’Brian as an alumnus.  To the land of my ancestors, welcome to OzarksSports.Net.

Vermont

Not just a haven for people seeking to legalize marijuana, Vermont has had it’s share of athletic success also. The Vermont Catamounts basketball team had a memorable run in the NCAA tournament in 03, 04, and 05. And the men’s ice hockey team has been a consistent winner producing NHL stars such as John LeClair and Martin St. Louis. Welcome aboard Vermont!

THE LATE BLOOMER

Hawaii

Yeah, yeah wiseguys. We all know what you think of when you think Hawaii. Volcanoes.  But did you know that the Aloha State has one of the most diverse sports scenes in the country? The Hawaii High School Athletic Association sponsors not only traditional sports such as basketball, football, and baseball, but also judo, air rifling, and canoe paddling. Hawaii is home to Sports Illustrated’s top high school athletic program in the country for 2008. The prestigious Punahou School in Honolulu. The University of Hawaii Warriors football team played in a BCS bowl last January. And to top it off, someone there did an actual search for Ozarks sports. Aloha Hawaii!!

THE WINNER

Delaware

Um….    Yeah.  You get your write up when you join in the revolution.  You’re behind the rest of the U.S.  But if you hurry, you can still beat Malaysia.  Oops!  Sorry, too late.   Maybe Sri Lanka.

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Week 1 football rankings

By Joboo | September 3, 2008

After a great first week, the Associated Press state football rankings show a little change but still pretty stable.

No area representatives in classes 5 & 6 after Waynesville fell out of a tie for number 5 in class 5. In fact no one is even receiving any votes. Carthage is still number 2 in class 4 and received one first place vote. Webb City replaces the team they beat, Harrisonville, at number 3 and has one first place vote of their own. In class 3, Monett solidified their hold on number 1 by grabbing 10 of 12 first place votes. Seven more than in the pre-season poll. The Mountain Grove Panthers move up a spot to number 4 while Cassville is still receiving votes. The Ozarks gets it’s first class 2 representative of the year as Fair Grove, off a great showing against Buffalo, moves into the poll at number 10. And in class 1, Thayer is still number 2. Miller replaces Cabool at number 4 but the Bulldogs are still garnering some votes.

Here’s a link to the whole poll as seen on KY3.

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Preseason volleyball rankings

By Joboo | September 3, 2008

The News-Leader published the preseason volleyball rankings yesterday before the start of the season. You can see the entire poll here.  Only one class 4 entry from the Ozarks.  Ozark at number 9.  A different story in the other classes though.  Class 3 features 4 local squads.  Number 2 Reeds Spring, number 7 Rogersville, number 8 Mountain Grove and Mt. Vernon at number 9.  Stockton comes in at number 2 on the class 2 poll with Pierce City at 5 and Strafford at 9.  And class 1 has Winona at number 2, Lockwood at 4, Osceola at 5, and New Covenant in at number 8.

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9/2 scores

By Joboo | September 3, 2008

Volleyball opened up and took center stage last night.  State ranked Rogersville opened their season with a straight set 25-22, 29-27 win over Kickapoo.  Callie Carroll and Sarah Powell combined for 23 digs for the Wildcats as they showed a strong defensive effort.  Soccer also had a soggy opening night.  A trio of one goal margins were the highlight as Webb City took College Heights 1-0, Glendale beat Parkview by the same score, and Ozark downed Marshfield 2-1 in overtime.

VOLLEYBALL

Varsity

• Rogersville 2, Kickapoo 0: 25-22, 29-27
• Hillcrest 2, Willow Springs 0: 25-11, 25-9
• Glendale 2, Mountain Grove 0: 25-14, 25-15
  • Glendale, Kaley Lyons - 10 kills, 12 digs
• Branson 2, Hollister 0: 25-15, 25-20
  • Branson, Cailynn Hayter - 19 assists
• Carl Junction 2, Joplin 1: 25-21, 18-25, 25-22
  • Carl Junction, Katelyn Joyner - 23 assists
• Lebanon 2, Marshfield 0: 25-12, 25-16
  • Lebanon, Glidden - 18 digs; Dudley - 16 assists
• Osceola 2, Warsaw 0: 25-16, 25-23
• Bentonville 3, Republic 2: 23-25, 29-31, 25-18, 25-14, 17-15
  • Republic, Jackie Hungerford - 36 digs; Jordan Jones - 35 assists; Shana Ramsey - 21 kills
• Webb City 2, El Dorado Springs 0: 26-24, 25-21
  • Webb City, Kaitlin Jaeger - 11 kills, 3 blocks
• Strafford 2, Spokane 1: 25-23, 18-25, 25-18
• Galena 2, Bradleyville 0: 25-17, 25-19
• Willard 2, Buffalo 0: 25-17, 25-17
  • Buffalo, Meg DeMuri - 15 assists
• Pierce City 2, Crane 0: 25-10, 25-14
• Southwest 2, Thomas Jefferson 0: 25-12, 25-20
  • Southwest, Briana Stephens - 3 aces, 16 service points
• Clever 2, Marionville 0: 25-13, 25-17

Junior Varsity

• Glendale 2, Mountain Grove 1: 21-25, 25-12, 25-16
• Branson 2, Hollister 0: 25-7, 25-15
• Joplin 2, Carl Junction 0: 25-13, 25-14
• Lebanon 2, Marshfield 0: 25-22, 25-11
• Crane 2, Pierce City 1: 18-25, 26-24, 25-18

SOFTBALL

Varsity

• College Heights 11, McAuley 7
• Carl Junction 7, Joplin 4
  • Carl Junction, Kara Stutesman - 3 hits, HR
• Webb City 12, Aurora 2 (5 inn)
• Pleasant Hope 11, Buffalo 0
• Miller 5, Cassville 2
• Republic 10, Hillcrest 0
  • Republic, Hailey Johnson - 4 for 4
• Skyline 9, Wheatland 5
  • Skyline, Kabriell Gideon - 11 K; Emily Reyes - HR
  • Wheatland, Hiatt - 10 K; Baldwin - 4 for 4
• Willard 1, Bolivar 0
  • Willard, Stephanie Sechler - no-hitter

Junior Varsity

• Willard 7, Bolivar 1

GIRLS TENNIS

Varsity

• Joplin 3, West Plains 3: Doubles canceled due to rain
• School of the Osage 9, Richland 0
• Bolivar 9, Republic 0

Junior Varsity

• Bolivar 6, Republic 1

BOYS SOCCER

• Joplin 6, Lebanon 0: Joplin - Max Duncan 2, Jordan Adame 2, Geovanni Lara, Miguel Farias
• Thomas Jefferson 10, Columbus, KS 1: TJ - Alex Motch 6, Alex Oserowsky 4; Columbus - Nick Holman
• Webb City 1, College Heights 0: Webb City - Austin Doran
• Ozark 2, Marshfield 1(OT): Ozark - Landon Hunter, Zach Moore; Marshfield - Ethan Jernigan
• New Covenant 3, Greenwood 0: NCA - Dylan Corbett, Dylan Fieker, Brett Murray
• Glendale 1, Parkview 0: Glendale - Devon Newport
• Camdenton 7, West Plains 1: Camdenton - Rayder Bennett 2, Jeron Sinclair 2, Jeff Moffitt, Jeff Dorhauer, Drew Whitney; West Plains - Jason McAllister
• Rolla 11, Crocker 1

GIRLS GOLF

• Bolivar 194, Greenwood 208, Seymour 224
  • Medalist - Emily Tedrow, Bolivar 41
• Carl Junction 205, Nevada 217
  • Medalist - Natalie Bird, Carl Junction - 37
• Glendale 143, Central 174, Parkview 175
  • Medalist - Stephanie Johnson, Glendale - 29

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Week 1 review

By Joboo | September 3, 2008

Now that the dust has settled on the holiday weekend and my moving into a new position at work, let’s take a look back at the carnage that was week 1 of the high school football season.

While my value as a prognosticator is yet to be determined, there is no doubting that I am a prophet. For yea verily in the book of OzarksSports, chapter of Football Preview, did the great prophet Joboo sayeth of his picks “Comprehensive, informative, entertaining, and ultimately pointless because the teams will make fools of us anyhow.” And some teams couldn’t wait beyond week one to make me look foolish. So to describe the first week, let’s play a little game I like to call…

THE GOOD

• Ozark(#8 class 5) at Carthage (#2 class 4)
  • Prediction: Should be entertaining and Carthage should take this one.
  • Result: Carthage 54, Ozark 33. Mission accomplished
• Glendale at Joplin
  • Prediction: My preseason pick was Joplin. But without Noirfalise, they will need his replacement Ron King to really step up in order to win.
  • Result: Joplin 35, Glendale 28. King had 115 yards and a TD. Dane Kolkmeyer 98 yards on 6 receptions.
• Salem at Mountain Grove (#5 class 3)
  • Prediction: Mountain Grove wins their home opener.
  • Result: Mountain Grove 41, Salem 14
• Helias at Waynesville (#5 class 5)
  • Prediction: I took Helias originally. Waynesville has lost a lot from last years champs. But a little motivation can go a long way.
  • Result: Helias 11, Waynesville 8.
• Seneca at Neosho
  • Prediction: Neosho to win at home.
  • Result: Neosho 33, Seneca 14. Now will Seneca grow from this.
• Fair Grove at Buffalo
  • Prediction: I’m taking the Eagles speed to neutralize Cody Rosier’s defense.
  • Result: Fair Grove 48, Buffalo 18. Both Caleb Schaffitzel and the Eagles look really good.
• Liberal at Miller (#5 class 1)
  • Prediction:Miller for the win at home.
  • Result: Miller 24, Liberal 14. Liberal appears to be a good team.
• Rogersville at Aurora
  • Prediction: Rogersville is too much for the Houn Dawgs.
  • Result: Rogersville 34, Aurora 6.
• Liberty at Portageville
  • Prediction: Liberty to start off the year with a win on the road.
  • Result: Liberty 53, Portageville 6. Will this be the breakthrough year Liberty has been looking for.
• Carl Junction at Lamar
  • Prediction: The Bulldogs win but Lamar may make it close.
  • Result: Carl Junction 14, Lamar 0. We may not know the truth on these teams for a few more weeks.
• Nevada at Bolivar
  • Prediction: Bolivar should win big.
  • Result: Bolivar 45, Nevada 0. That would qualify as winning big.
• Pleasant Hope at Osceola
  • Prediction: Osceola takes it.
  • Result: Osceola 42, Pleasant Hope 6. Looks like a long year for the Pirates.
• McAuley at Marionville
  • Prediction: The Comets still have enough to win this one.
  • Result: Marionville 20, McAuley 14 (OT). The Comets are still good, but not great.
• Ash Grove at Sarcoxie
  • Prediction: I think Ash Grove takes it.
  • Ash Grove 26, Sarcoxie 14. Good start for the Pirates on the road.
• Parkview at Lebanon
  • Prediction: Lebanon continues Parkview’s woes.
  • Result: Lebanon 61, Parkview 36. Wow! The new school spread wins a basketball game.
• Greenfield at Diamond
  • Prediction: Greenfield gets an important road win in conference play.
  • Result: Greenfield 42, Diamond 0. Impressive even against a depleted Diamond team.
• Ava at Marshfield
  • Prediction: Marshfield wins on home turf.
  • Result: Marshfield 43, Ava 8. Defended the home ground.
• McDonald County at Monett (#1 class 3)
  • Prediction: The Cubs D wins it. But watch to see if they can generate points.
  • Result: Monett 61, McDonald County 0. See, what I meant was can they generate more than 50 points. Yikes!
• Pierce City at Jasper
  • Prediction: Pierce City opens up another strong campaign with a win.
  • Result: Pierce City 49, Jasper 12.
• Reeds Spring at Strafford
  • Prediction: The Indians control the line and win.
  • Result: Strafford 40, Reeds Spring 2. The Indians controlled the line and won.
• Hillcrest at West Plains
  • Prediction: The Zizzers can be tough at home. But I think the Hornets will be too much offensively.
  • Result: Hillcrest 49, West Plains 33. Too much O from the Hornets.
• Skyline at Sacred Heart - Saturday
  • Prediction: Skyline comes back from Sedalia with a W.
  • Result: Skyline 63, Sacred Heart 7. Great start for the Tigers.

THE BAD

• Webb City (#4 class 4) at Harrisonville (#3 class 4)
  • Prediction: A strong defense and a good home field advantage in the opening game of the season makes my pick Harrisonville. If they happen to meet again in the playoffs though….
  • Result: Webb City 27, Harrisonville 21. Great game. A rematch would be very welcome.
• Cassville at Branson
  • Prediction: I went with Cassville. But I’m nervous on this one.
  • Result: Branson 25, Cassville 14. Another two teams that we’ll have to wait to know for sure about.
• Thayer (#2 class 1) at Central
  • Prediction: I’m going with Central to take this one. Could be a real track meet.
  • Result: Thayer 27, Central 6. The Bobcats don’t look like they’ve missed a step.
• Rolla at Willard
  • Prediction: Willard has a good number of returnees. They win at home.
  • Result: Rolla 31, Willard 20. Strong running game for Rolla. How will it work in the OC?
• Republic at Nixa
  • Prediction: Republic takes the early conference road win.
  • Result: Nixa 17, Republic 16. COC road wins are precious. No soup for the Tigers.
• El Dorado Springs at Stockton
  • Prediction: Stockton open the season with a win.
  • Result: El Dorado Springs 13, Stockton 12. Good early win for the Bulldogs.
• Camdenton at Kickapoo
  • Prediction: The Chiefs will be outmanned by the Lakers and fall at home.
  • Result: Kickapoo 24, Camdenton 21. The Lakers didn’t look bad, but the Chiefs are much improved.

THE UGLY

• Catholic at Willow Springs
  • Prediction:The home field gives a slight edge to the Bears.
  • Result: Catholic 35, Willow Springs 6. Really expected better from the Bears.
• Rich Hill at Lockwood
  • Prediction: Lockwood for the win.
  • Result: Rich Hill 41, Lockwood 12. Yikes! Lockwood had some holes to fill.
• Cabool (#4 class 1) at Houston
  • Prediction: Cabool easily over the Tigers.
  • Result: Houston 12, Cabool 0. Not easily. Not at all.
• East Newton at Mt. Vernon
  • Prediction: The Mountaineers have more left in the tank and win it.
  • Result: East Newton 41, Mt. Vernon 12. East Newton has speed to burn.

Record for the week: 22-11. Not bad for the opening week.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

• Ryan Howerton, QB - Lebanon
  • The Yellowjackets debuted their spread offence and Howerton made it look golden. 24 for 32 passing for 495 yards and 8 TDs. He also rushed 5 times for 23 yards and a TD. And converted 7 of his 8 PAT attempts. Will we see a better offensive performance this season?

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