Nixa Eagles Soccer

Congratulations to the District Champion Lady Eagles.  The final score was 2-1 over Kickapoo.

2010 District Champions

We just heard from MSHSAA that we have been declared the winner of the suspended game from Wed.   District games have the same rules as regular season games.   If due to weather conditions the game can not be finished, but at least a half has been completed, the score when the game was called is the final score.   If there is a tie then an alternate date will be agreed upon to finish the game.   Initially all the coaches and the District Tournament Administrator were under the false assumption that post season rules were different than regular season and that a full 80 minutes needed to be played. We then agreed to play the second half on Friday.   As everyone was leaving the game on Wednesday the referees brought up the fact that a half would represent a full game.   Springfield’s administrators called MSHSAA that evening and it was ruled a win by Nixa.

After extensive deliberation by MSHSAA on how to proceed and the circumstances surrounding the postponement they determined last night that Nixa was the winner.   Parkview protested the ruling (as we would have done if we were in their shoes).   The state upheld their decision and we are the winner.

We will play Kickapoo, who defeated Glendale in the first overtime 3-2, tomorrow at 6:30pm at JFK Stadium.   The bus will leave at 4:45 from the high school.

The Lady Eagles Soccer Banquet will be Tuesday at 6:30pm in the High School Commons.   Zio’s will cater the event.

Please wear your RED and come out and cheer on the Lady Eagles Wednesday 5pm as they take on the #1 Seed Parkview at JFK Stadium.

Lady Eagles Celebrating

Two great teams went at it tonight at Harrison Stadium. Ozark got on the board first with an early goal.  Nixa came in the second half more determined and created several great scoring opportunities.   With 20 minutes left in the game Kelsey Bartell was taken down in the box. Kelsey Haist buried the penalty kick to tie the score.  With four minutes to play Ozark put a great ball into the box which Courtney Frerichs was able to save off the line to keep the score tied.

With less than a minute to go in the game, Brittany Kirkpatrick made a great run into the box from her left back position.   She found Jo Pavlowsky whose shot was initially saved but not held by the Ozark keeper,  Lauren Moats then pounced on the loose ball and  finished the game winner.   Ozark kicked off and the referee blew his whistle to end the game.

Nixa’s defense played a great game.  Abby Turnbull, Maddie Chandler, Shelby Zielke, Brittany Kirkpatrick and Anne Pierce all played great like they have all year.

Here is a link to the video on KSPR.

Nixa moves on in the District Tournament and takes on the #1 Seed Parkview at JFK Stadium at 5pm on Wednesday.  Please wear your RED again and cheer the Lady Eagles on.

Varsity District Pasta Dinner 2010

Thanks to the Bartell’s for hosting the Varsity Pasta Dinner.    Good luck to the Varsity Lady Eagles as they take on Ozark Saturday 5pm at Harrison Stadium.