West Plains Zizzer Soccer

It is time again to vote for the Zizzer Soccer Wall of Honor – Voting is now underway. If you are a current or former player or coach, parent of a current or former player or you are a member of the Wall of Honor and you haven’t voted yet, contact Coach Schmitt to find out how.

The Zizzer Soccer Wall of Honor was established in 1999 to honor those who have greatly contributed to the Zizzer and Lady Zizzer Soccer Programs. Originally designed to honor players and coaches, the Wall of Honor added a new category for the 2005 class – Soccer Supporters. Soccer Supporters can be any person that contributes to the programs in other ways. Soccer Supporters must be nominated by parents, players or other soccer supporters.

Players may achieve one of the following automatic qualifications to earn a place on the Wall of Honor:

20 Goals in a Season
15 Assists in a Season
45 Points in a Season
15 Wins in a Season
12 Shutouts in a Season
35 Career Goals
25 Career Assists
80 Career Points
30 Career Wins
25 Career Shutouts
Earn 1st Team All-District 3 years
Earn All-Region Honors 2 years
Earn All-State Honors

The following are members of the WPHS Zizzer Soccer Wall of Honor with the year of induction in parentheses. For more information visit http://zizzersoccer.com/wall-of-honor/

Alina Alaimo (1999)
Melissa Bolander Orozco (1999)
Kyle Dryden (1999)
Alex Landers (1999)
Zach Parrish (1999)
Jena Alaimo (2001)
Chad Williamson (2001)
Bobby Bolander Orozco (2005)
RB Jones (2005)
Bob & Becky Legler (2005)
Amanda Long (2005)
Phillip Saner (2005)
Philip Schloss (2005)
Ryan White (2005)
Nick Dryden (2007)

The following players are automatic qualifiers and will be members of the 2009 Class of the Zizzer Soccer Wall of Honor:

Zach Auala
Jessica Brixey
Brice Hunt
Justin Scicluna
Stuart Ziegler

Here are the people that are eligible for the Class of 2009 (Graduation Year in Parentheses).

Boys

Will Atkinson (1997)
Jake Rothove (1998)
Justin Frazier (1999)
Jake Harvey (1999)
Brett Stoddard (1999)
Josh Posegate (2000)
Ben Crampton (2001)
Tim Dryden (2001)
Josh Brown (2002)
Kyle Townsend (2002)
Brett Ozment (2004)
Jacob Plocher (2004 & Assistant Coach 2006)
Jake Brixey (2005)
George Mills (2005)
Josh Ray (2005)
Jason Schloss (2005)
Levi Jett (2006)
Anthony Jones (2006)
Jake Miller (2006)
Matt Saner (2006)
Clay Trautman (2006)
Dalton Gleghorn (2007)
Michael Harrington (2007)
Richard Jones (2007)
Kyle Martin (2007)
Logan Ray (2007)
Dustin Smith (2007)
Cody Townsend (2007)
Shane Corl (2008)
Nathaniel Keating (2008)
David Mills (2008)
Mike Moore (2008)
Landon Perry (2008)
Chris Saner (2008)
Josh Sims (2008)
Ethan Stoops (2008)
Brandon Wood (2008)

Girls

Melynni Long (1999)
Sarah Lowery (1999)
Holly Phillips (2000)
Courtney Townsend (2000)
Rachel Corl (2003)
Ashley Crampton (2003)
Andrea Johnson (2003)
Julie Long (2003)
Chrissy Marshall (2003)
Jaime Brown (2004)
Amanda Cronister (2004)
Regan Kelly (2004)
Amy Marshall (2004)
Brittany Preston (2004)
Jamie Cargill (2005)
Shannon Cox (2005)
Trista Morrison (2005)
Brandi Pond (2005)
Courtney Russell (2005)
Liz Draper (2006)
Margaret Grisham (2006)
Valerie Jackson (2006)
Ashley Kimberling (2006)
Mariah Lawrence (2006)
Cameron Simpkins (2006)
Jessica Brixey (2007)
Jennifer Eskew (2007)
Kristin Herron (2007)
Tiffany Vincent (2007)
Michelle Esterle (2008)
Jamie Brassfield (2008)
Audi Morrison (2008)
Ashlie Conley (2008)

Coaches and Soccer Supporters

Karol Brown (Girls Assistant 1997-Present & Boys Assistant 1998-2000, 2004-05, 2007-Present)
Rex Montgomery (Boys Assistant 1994-95)
Bill Spencer (Boys Head 1994-96 & Girls Head 1997)
Rusty Winfield (Boys Assistant 1997)

Results will be posted when they are complete (after February 15th). The 2009 Induction will take place on Friday, April 24 at halftime of the West Plains vs Affton game during the 6th Annual Lady Zizzer Soccer Classic. The start time for that game is 7:30pm.

Lady Zizzer Senior Back, Beth Kittle, has chosen to continue her soccer career next Fall at Hannibal-LaGrange College in Hannibal, MO.

Hannibal LaGrange is an NAIA school that plays in the American Midwest Conference.

At HLG, Kittle will play for Coach Jason Nichols, who led the Trojans to a 9-10-1 record last Fall.

I asked Beth a few questions about here college decision.

How do you feel now that you have decided where you will be attending college?

Less stressed, more relaxed. I am excited about playing for them.

Was it an easy decision for you?

Yes, after I met the coach and soccer girls.

What was the biggest factor in your decision to attend Hannibal-LaGrange?

The soccer program, but HLG also has the major I am interested in (Pre-Med).

What do you know about the Pre-Med Program at HLG?

They have a good acceptance rate from Pre-Med into Med School.

Is there anything you can tell us about HLG – The schoolin general or the Soccer Program?

The soccer program is based off Godly characteristics and love of the game. The school itself is well established with a 150 year history.

What thoughts do you have about the recruiting process – Good, bad, or indifferent?

It’s hard. West Plainsians have to be proactive as a general rule.

Is there anything else you would like to tell us?

Coach Nichols is one of the most Godly men I have met and his girls made my tryout process very enjoyable. I never felt awkward, judged or out of place at any time. I am very thankful that God has blessed me with this opportunity.

A 3-Year Letterwinner, Kittle has played in 65 Varsity Games, scoring 5 Goals and adding 4 Assists.

As a Sophomore, Beth was named to the West Plains Lady Zizzer Soccer Classic All-Tournament Team, Academic All-Ozark Conference, 2nd Team All-Ozark Conference, 1st Team All-District, MSHSSCA Class 1 Southwest Missouri All-Region Team, Springfield News-Leader All-Ozarks
2nd Team.

Her Junior year, Kittle was named 2nd Team All-Ozark Conference, 1st Team All-District, MSHSSCA Class 1 Southwest Missouri All-Region Team.

Beth, Good Luck on your Senior Season and best of luck next fall at Hannibal!