West Plains traveled to Springfield on Tuesday afternoon to face the Greenwood Lady Bluejays in their first ever girls soccer match. West Plains struck first in the 9th minute as Sophomore Mollie Plocher scored her first High School Goal on an Assist from Michelle Esterle.
Despite shots coming from both teams (Greenwood 12 Shots – 5 On Goal, West Plains 13 Shots – 8 On Goal), the score would stay 1-0 until the 78th minute. Freshman Katie Shannon took the ball from a Greenwood player and then fired a shot from outside the 18 yard box for her first High School Goal and a 2-0 Lady Zizzer lead. The West Plains defense and goalkeeper Jamie Brassfield kept the Lady Bluejays off the board for their first shutout of the season. West Plains improves to 2-3-0 on the season, while Greenwood drops to 0-1-0.
The teams could meet again at the Neosho Tournament this weekend or during Class 1 District 12 action in May at Willard.
In JV action prior to the Varsity game, West Plains edged Greenwood 2-1. Emma Ray got the Lady Zizzers on the board in the 7th minute. Lily Roberts got the game-winner in the 18th minute of the second half. West Plains improves to 2-1 on the season.
Sorry there is not more detail. I missed the games due to Family Obligations. Next up Tuesday March 27 at home against Poplar Bluff. JV starts at 4:30pm.
