West Plains Zizzer Soccer

The 2010 Lady Zizzer Soccer Teams will consist of 29 Players (7 Seniors, 5 Juniors, 8 Sophomores, 9 Freshmen)

Retruning Varsity Letter Winners are listed in Bold.

Seniors – Ashley Harris, Megan Lowe, Ashley Martin, Katie Shannon, Kelly Smith, Bre Wright, Tiana Wong

Juniors – Micah Adcock, Kimmie Callahan, Sammi Phegley, Desi Prantl, Kendra Vreeland

Sophomores – Anela Auala, Amy Cho, Deanna Daffron, Rachel Deal, Meret Keller, Shannon McGee, Ashley Smith, Tasha Ugbah

Freshmen – Courtney Cox, Saralyn Glascock, Laura Grisham, Suzanne Hones, Kayla Lucas, Holly Phillips, Kelsey Rogers, Carly Shannon, Suzy Tullos

Managers – Leslee Conley (Sophomore) and Brady Peterson (Sophomore) are this year’s managers.

There are 8 Returning Starters from Last Season: Anela Auala (Honorable Mention All-Ozark Conference & Honorable Mention All-District), Ashley Harris, Ashley Martin (Honorable Mention All-Ozark Conference), Sammi Phegley (Honorable Mention All-District), Katie Shannon (2nd Team All-Ozark Conference & 2nd Team All-District), Kelly Smith, Tasha Ugbah, Bre Wright.

The Varsity will open the season at the Re/Max Cup in Harrison, AR. The Lady Zizzers will face Siloam Springs, Ar at 11:00am on Saturday March 20 and then face either Little Rock Christian or Harrison, AR at 3:30 or 5:00pm. The first home game will be Wednesday, March 24 against Harrison, AR. The first JV Game will be Thursday, March 25 at Nixa.

Varsity – A number of players could see some time at the Varsity level. Tasha Ugbah and Ashley Harris look to see a considerable amount of time as Forwards, with Megan Lowe and Desi Prantl also seeing time up front. Katie Shannon and Anela Auala will hold down the Center Midfield spots. Carly Shannon will fill the Left Midfield position while a number of players will see time at the Right Midfield spot, including Bre Wright, Megan Lowe, Micah Adcock, Kimmie Callahan, Desi Prantl and Tiana Wong. The backline will be anchored by Ashley Martin and Kelly Smith. Suzanne Hones will fill the Left Back position and Bre Wright and others will fill the Right Back spot. Sammi Phegley will handle the majority of the work in goal. As we move forward, several other players could see Varsity playing time as well.

Junior Varsity – Most players will see time in several positions especially in the early part of the season, with more defined roles as things progress. There will be a number of players who will have a chance to see time on JV and on Varsity.

(Photo by Randy Hunt of R & R Photography)

Part of the Kicking Cancer Challenge is to help raise people’s awareness of cancer. To help accomplish this, we have invited some people to come share their stories.

The first of these speakers spoke to some of the girls today. Mr. Jake Long, a WPHS Graduate and current Teacher and Coach, was gracious enough to share his story. Jake did an excellent job and we want to thank him for taking time out of his schedule to be part of our program. All three of Jake’s sisters (Melynni, Amanda, and Julie) all played soccer for the Lady Zizzers. The Long Family continues to be great supporters of the WPHS Soccer Programs.

We would also like to thank to Randy Hunt for coming and taking some pictures. You can find more pictures by clicking the R & R Photography link above.

Tryouts for the 2010 Lady Zizzer Soccer Team will begin on Monday, March 1. Tryouts will be held after school until 5:30pm. Girls interested in participating must have a current physical with parent signatures and insurance information on file in the Athletic Office or they may be turned in to Coach Schmitt or Coach Brown. You cannot tryout without these items.

Girls should bring tennis shoes, soccer shoes, shinguards, water bottle, and clothing appropriate for the weather each day.

The West Plains Lady Zizzer Soccer Program and Camdenton Lady Lakers Soccer Program are joining forces to help “Kick Cancer”. The hope is to raise awareness of cancer and to raise some money for the American Cancer Society in their fight against cancer.

The Programs have “Challenged” each other. Each team has set a goal to raise $1500 for the fight against cancer. It is up to each program to decide how they want to do this. One way that both programs will look to raise money will be through the sale of t-shirts (see picture below) in an attempt to have fans help us “White Out” cancer. The t-shirts will be available soon for $10 each (Each team has set a goal to sell 100 shirts, but it would be great if we had to get more printed). If you would like to order one in advance, contact Coach Schmitt or Coach Hunter.

We will have some other things going on to help us reach our goal as well. I will keep you updated on those as we move forward.

The event will culminate when Camdenton travels to West Plains for a soccer game on Tuesday, April 20, 2010. The teams will wear special shirts for the game. Camdenton will wear Yellow and West Plains will wear Purple/Lavender (These are the awareness colors for Childhood Cancer (Yellow)and Cancer in general (Purple/Lavender)). The Goalkeepers will wear Pink because they are required to be a different color than the other players and Pink is the awareness color for Breast Cancer. During the game, we will be using special Game Balls – We will use 3 Pink – The Cure Balls by Select ($4 of the purchase price of each ball is donated to fight for a cure and to raise awareness of Breast Cancer). After the game we will have the girls sign the balls and auction them off as well.

We are also planning some fun “consequences” for the team that raises the least money to make it fun for the teams.

We are also working on getting a speaker to speak with the teams and maybe the fans about cancer, maybe a cancer survivor. We will also have some literature available at the game. We are working with the American Cancer Society and the Howell County Relay For Life Committee to make this a great event.

We would like to invite as many people as possible to help us in our endeavor. Please spread the word to anyone you know. This is a worthwhile cause and something that we hope to make an annual event.

If you have any questions feel free to contact Nick Schmitt at West Plains High School or J.D. Hunter at Camdenton High School.

The schedule for the 2010 Lady Zizzer Soccer Classic is complete. The schedule can be found on the Lady Zizzer Soccer Classic Info Page in the left hand column. This year’s tournament will feature 10 teams who will each play 3 games (1 on Friday and 2 on Saturday).

For the past 12 years, the WPHS Boys Soccer Team has sent a group to the Missouri State Soccer School at Missouri State University in Springfield. It is time once again to decide if we would like to continue this experience. In order to send a group, we will need approximately 15 players. By starting to plan now, it can help to prepare for the expense.

The Boys Team Camp involves teams from many different areas of the United States at various competitive levels. In our time at MSSS, we have competed against and trained with teams from Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Colorado, New Mexico, Arkansas, and all over Missouri. We have also worked with a number of college coaches, club coaches, and college players. It is a great bonding experience for the boys as well.

The 2010 Missouri State Soccer School Boys Team Camp will be held Tuesday, July 20 through Friday, July 23, 2010. The cost is $380 per player. The cost includes training with an excellent Staff Coach, game play, presentations by college coaches and college players, demonstrations, housing, and meals (dinner on Tuesday through Lunch on Friday I think). In addition, each player will receive a camp ball and camp t-shirt.

Incoming Fresman through Seniors are eligible to attend. If you (your son) are interested in attending, let Coach Schmitt know ASAP. For more information or to register online, go to www.msusoccer.com a deposit will be required with the balance due the first day of camp.

Spread the word to any interested players.

The 2009 MSHSSCA Class 2 All-State Team has been announced. Zizzer Senior Klay Norman was named Honorable Mention All-State. Norman, a 4-year starter for the Zizzers, was a member of the 2006 team that finished 3rd in the state. Norman has also been named to All-Region as a junior and 1st Team All-Ozark Conference and All-Region as a Senior. Here are the complete All-State teams:

Player of the Year – Logan Ream, St. Dominic

Co-Offensive Players of the Year – Ross Payne, Pembroke Hill and Connor Hunsicker, Westminster

Defensive Player of the Year – Ryan Mitchell, Duchesne

Goalkeeper of the Year – Travis Abt, St. Dominic

Coach of the Year Private – Greg Koeller, St. Dominic
Coach of the Year Public – Steve Fast, Bolivar

1st Team All-State

Player, School, Grade, Position
Travis Abt, St. Dominic, 10, GK
Grayden Pretz, Moberly, 12, D
Jacob Weiser, St. Mary’s, 10, D
Kyle Slagle, Bolivar, 12, D
Ryan Mitchell, Duchesne, 12, D
Logan Ream, St. Dominic, 12, D
Conor Dermody, Helias, 12, MF
Charlie Tietjens, Smithville, 12, MF
Joseph Froemsdorf, Notre Dame, 12, MF
Cody Fritsche, Lutheran South, 11, MF
Bradley Stillwagon, Bolivar, 12, MF
Jake Grimes, Westminster, 12, MF
Mike Yeude, St. Dominic, 12, MF
Brett Stiffler, St. Dominic, 11, MF
Charlie Rios, Pembroke Hill, 11, MF
Michael Schulte, Helias, 12, F
Stefan Hoffman, Smithville, 12, F
Pete Grindel, Farmington, 11, F
Paul Kolmsee, Hillsboro, 12, F
Connor Hunsicker, Westminster, 12, F
Sean Hogan, Duchesne, 11, F
Ross Payne, Pembroke Hill, 11, F
Kyle Smith, Smithville, 12, F

2nd Team All-State

Player, School, Grade, Position
Jake Belcher, Duchesne, 12, GK
James Hohenstein, Lutheran South, 11, GK
Will Grefath, Helias, 11, D
Jack Farrell, Duchesne, 12, MF
Scott Stiffler, St. Dominic, 11, MF
Jack Mocherman, Notre Dame, 12, MF
Matt Hudnut, Westminster, 12, MF
Nick Pipitone, Affton, 12, MF
John Kirby, Fulton, 12, MF
Ryan Seifert, St. Dominic, 12, MF
Matt Magana, Bolivar, 11, F
Troy Gittemeier, St. Dominic, 12, F
Cody Beck, Union, 12, F
Jacob Pewitt, Notre Dame, 12, F
Jon Najera, Marshall, 11, F
Shane Luehrs, Warrensburg, 12, F
Mauricio Trujillo, Monett, 12, F
Ted Hitson, Farmington, 12, F
Jeff Plithero, MICDS, 12, F
Jacob Fox, Pembroke Hill, 10, F

Honorable Mention All-State

Player, School, Grade, Position
Ryan Goewert, Duchesne, 11, D
Jacob Sinclair, Pembroke Hill, 12, D
Drew Sperry, Smithville, 12, D
Klay Norman, West Plains, 12, D/MF
Stephen Koeller, St. Dominic, 10, MF
Mitch Gangloff, St. Mary’s, 11, MF
Michael Farmer, Hillsboro, 12, MF
JC Rotter, DeSoto, 12, MF
Cody Blentlinger, Harrisonville, 10, MF
Antonio Bautista, Kearney, 12, MF
Caleb Grabill, Harrisonville, 11, F/MF
Alexander Roberts, Moberly, 10, F
Robert Martin, Marshfield, 12, F
Shane Woods, Kearney, 10, F

The 2009 All-Region Team has been announced. Klay Norman, a Senior Midfielder/Defender was named to the team.

2009 West-Southwest All-Region Team

Player, School, Year, Position
CJ Harkrader, Harrisonville, JR, GK
Chase Hodge, Pembroke Hill, SR, GK
Kyle “Toad” Slagle, Bolivar, SR, D
Caleb Wilbanks, Cassville, SR, D
Klay Norman, West Plains, SR, D/MF
Bradley Stillwagon, Bolivar, SR, MF
Levi Long, Harrisonville, SR, MF
Chris Rios, Pembroke Hill, JR, MF
Cody Blentlinger, Harrisonville, SO, MF
Matt Angel, Cassville, SR, MF
Nii Kpakpo Abrahams, Carl Junction, SR, MF
Ross Payne, Pembroke Hill, JR, F/MF
Caleb Grabill, Harrisonville, JR, F/MF
Matt Magana, Bolivar, JR, F
Mauricio Trujillo, Monett, SR, F
Jacob Fox, Pembroke Hill, SO, F
Robert Martin, Marshfield, SR, F

Region Co-Player of the Year – Ross Payne, JR, Pembroke Hill
Region Co-Player of the Year – Bradley Stillwagon, SR, Bolivar

Region Offensive Player of the Year – Matt Magana, JR, Bolivar

Region Defensvie Player of the Year – Kyle “Toad” Slagle, SR, Bolivar

Region Goalkeeper of the Year – CJ Harkrader, JR, Harrisonville

Region Coach of the Year – Steve Fast, Bolivar

Honorable Mention All-Region

Player, School, Year, Position
Brandon Kennedy, Carl Junction, SR, MF/F
Jonathan LaFevers, Logan-Rogersville, JR, D
Jesus Rivera, Cassville, SR, MF
Jacob Sinclair, Pembroke Hill, SR, D
Duncan Laner, Pembroke Hill, SR, D
Jordan Stanton, Bolivar, SR, GK

Team Rankings
1 Bolivar (22-5-0)
2 Pembroke Hill (17-10-1)
3 Harrisonville (20-5-0)
4 Cassville (13-5-0)
4 Marshfield (9-14-0)
6 West Plains (4-21-0)
7 Webb City (12-12-0)
7 Monett (10-8-0)
9 Carl Junction (10-11-0)
10 Clinton (?-?-?)

The 2009 Class 2 District 5 All-District Teams have been announced. Three Zizzers were named to the teams: Klay Norman (1st Team), Dylan York (2nd Team), and Jack Parrish (Honorable Mention). Belwo are the complete teams.

1st Team All-District

Matt Angel, Cassville, Senior, Midfielder
Caleb Wilbanks, Cassville, Senior, Defender
Jesus Rivera, Cassville, Senior, Midfielder
Klay Norman, West Plains, Senior, Midfielder/Back
Nii Kpakpo Abrahams, Carl Junction, Senior, Midfielder
Brandon Kennedy, Carl Junction, Senior, Forward
Juan Rojo, Carl Junction, Senior, Midfielder
Jonathon LaFevers, Logan-Rogersville, Defender
Matt Magana, Bolivar, Junior, Forward
Kyle Slagle, Bolivar, Senior, Defender
Bradley Stillwagon, Bolivar, Senior, Midfielder
Jacob Hampton, Bolivar, Junior, Midfielder
Jordan Stanton, Bolivar, Senior, Keeper
Robert Martin, Marshfield, Senior, Forward
Austin Doran, WebbCity, Senior, Midfielder
Ryan Busick, Webb City, Junior, Defender
Austin Sanders, Webb City, Sophomore, Defender
Muauricio Trujillo, Monett, Senior, Forward
Abraham Mejia, Monett, Junior, Midfielder

2nd Team All-District

Bryan Schroeder, Cassville, Senior
Justin Mills, Cassville, Senior
Dylan York, West Plains, Junior, Back
Andrew Jiles, Carl Junction, Senior, Forward
Zane Cassidy, Carl Junction, Junior, Defender
Turner Brock, Logan Rogersville, Keeper
Mitchell Waters, Bolivar, Sophomore, Forward
Seth Hopwood, Bolivar, Senior, Defender
Sterling Roberts, Bolivar, Junior, Defender
Colton Harden, Marshfield, Junior, Midfielder
Thomas Foster, Webb City, Senior, Keeper
Alex Christian, Webb City, Sophomore, Forward
Al Dohmen, Monett, Senior, Keeper
Daniel Salazar, Monett, Senior, Defender

Honorable Mention All-District

Josh Dyer, Cassville, Senior
Garrett Barnes, Cassville, Sophomore
Jack Parrish, West Plains, Senior, Back
Nii Addo Abrahams, Carl Junction, Junior, Keeper
Jonathon Young, Logan-Rogersville, Forward
Kyle Shoemaker, Bolivar, Senior, Midfielder
Nick Preston, Bolivar, Senior, Defender
Nic Yonter, Marshfield, Sophomore, Keeper
Jacob Twaddle, Marshfield, Senior, Defender
Kyle Handley, Webb City, Junior, Midfielder
Jose Lopez, Monett, Senior, Forward
Uriel Rueda, Monett, Senior, Midfielder

(Photo by Steve Olson of SGFsoccer.com)

The Missouri State Bears (12-5-2) fell to the St. Louis University Billikens 2-1 Thursday Night in the First Round of the NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Tournament. The Bears found themselves down 2-0 in the first 20 minutes of the game. They cut the lead to 2-1 with a Goal in the 50th minute by former Kickapoo standout Heath Melugin. Despite outshooting the Billikens 22-5, the Bears couldn’t get the equaliser.

The loss ends the Bears season and the great collegiate career of former Zizzer Nick Dryden. Dryden ends his career having played 67 Games as a Back, while making 53 starts. In his career, Nick scored 4 Goals, including 2 Game Winners, and added 1 Assist for a total of 9 Points. Congrats to Nick on an outstanding collegiate career! You make West Plains proud! Congrats to the Bears on a great season including their 3rd NCAA Tournament appearance! The 23rd ranked Billikens advance to face Tulsa on Sunday in Tulsa.