West Plains Zizzer Soccer

Ten former Zizzer soccer players will be on the college pitch this fall. That is the most ever. To make it easier for you to keep track of what is going on with them, below are the links to their school websites.

Nick Dryden (WPHS Class of 2006) and Justin Scicluna (WPHS Class of 2008) will be teammates at Missouri State University in Springfield, MO. Dryden enters his Junior looking to be a team leader after starting 18 Games and scoring 1 Goal and 1 Assist as he helped anchor the defense. Scicluna will be a Freshman Forward and Midfielder

Missouri State University Mens Soccer Schedule

Jacob Plocher (WPHS Class of 2004) and Matt Saner (WPHS Class of 2006) will team up at William Penn University in Oskaloosa, IA. It will be the second year for Jacob after a couple of seasons at Missouri Southern State University and one year as WPHS Assistant Coach. Last year Jacob played in 10 games, starting 8. For Matt it will be his first year after 2 seasons at Neosho County Community College. Both have a chance to crack the starting lineup, Jacob in the Midfield and Matt in the Back.

William Penn University Mens Soccer Schedule

Stuart Ziegler (WPHS Class of 2008) will be playing as a Forward and Midfielder at Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, MO.

Missouri Southern State University Mens Soccer Schedule

Brice Hunt (WPHS Class of 2008) begins his career at Birmingham Southern College in Birmingham, AL with a slightly different look. Listed as a Midfielder, Brice will look to crack the lineup as a Freshman.

Birmingham Southern Mens Soccer Schedule

Logan Ray (WPHS Class of 2007) will be a Sophomore at Westminster College in Fulton, MO. As a Freshman Midfielder, Logan played 17 games and started 10 while scoring 4 Goals.

Westminster College Mens Soccer Schedule

Cody Townsend (WPHS Class of 2007) begins his first year at Fontbonne University in St. Louis, MO. Cody will look to get back in form after not playing soccer last year. He is listed on the Roster as a Forward.

Fontbonne University Mens Soccer Schedule

Kyle Martin (WPHS Class of 2007) will be a Sophomore at Central Methodist University in Fayette, MO. A Defender, Kyle played in 13 Games as a Freshman including 7 Starts.

Central Methodist University Mens Soccer Schedule

Clay Trautman (WPHS Class of 2006) will be playing at Aurora University in Aurora, IL. Clay sat out last year after playing his Freshman year at Neosho County Community College.

Aurora University Mens Soccer Schedule

If you look at the schedules carefully, you will notice that some of these guys will face each other. Logan Ray and Brice Hunt will open the season against each other on August 29 in Birmingham.

Logan will face off with Kyle Martin on Sept 15 in Fulton.

Logan Ray will face Cody Townsend on September 24 in St.Louis.

Former Zizzer Soccer standout, Stuart Ziegler got his first taste of college soccer in an exhibition game against the Crowder College Roughriders. Ziegler (pictured above, photo by Steve Olson of SGFsoccer.com) and his teammates were victorious 2-0.

For more check out the article on on SGFsoccer.com. The Lions first Regular Season Game will be August 29 against Texas A&M International in Tahlequah, OK.

For more photos from the game, check out Steve Olsons SmugMug Page.

More information on the Missouri Southern Lions Soccer Program by checking out their website.

Thanks Steve for the report and photos.

The 2008 Zizzer Schedule page has been updated. All games listed are correct at this time. Check the website for any changes. Printer Friendly versions should be available soon.

WPHS Boys Soccer Practice for 2008 begins Monday, August 11. Practice will be held from 8:00-10:00 am and 6:00-8:00pm each day the first week. After that practices will be held from 2:30-5:00pm. All players must have a current physical on file or bring a copy with them to the first practice. Players should bring tennis shoes, soccer shoes, shinguards, and a water bottle. This year shinguards must have the NOCSAE approval marked on the shinguard and be size and age appropriate or the player will not be allowed to participate. This is a new rule of the NFHS.