Sky: Hunt on for Pirates starlet

Sky Sports understands a host of Premier League clubs are hoping to snap up Bristol Rovers starlet Shaquille Hunter.

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A news article on 2012-01-10 11:34:03 from: Sky Sports

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Legendary coach Manny Schellscheidt has been a pioneer in American soccer for decades, and on Monday he retired from his long-time profession, stepping down as Seton Hall head coach after 24 years.

Schellscheidt spent nearly a quarter century in charge of the Pirates, but he had already established an impressive coaching resume even before that.

By Alan Duffy

In a prime example of the worth of the old "do your research" adage, Crystal Palace midfielder Andy Dorman got a rather nasty surprise after agreeing a loan move to League Two side Bristol Rovers.

On learning of a potential move to the Pirates, the Welsh international jumped at the chance, but in his eagerness to secure some regular playing time, he forget to do his research and expected to be moving down just the one division.

The District tournament will be held at Kickapoo High School, with a pair of play-in games on Saturday October 29th. The semifinal games are scheduled for November 1st followed by the Final on November 3rd.

Seed School Record
1 Nixa (20-3)
2 Kickapoo (19-5)
3 Glendale (13-9)
4 Ozark (10-10)
5 Parkview (7-12)
6 Branson (5-10-3)

Saturday October 29th at 1:00 pm
#4 Ozark Tigers
#5 Parkview Vikings -

Saturday October 29th at 3:00 pm
#3 Glendale Falcons -
#6 Branson Pirates -

Tuesday November 1st at 5:00 pm
#1 Nixa Eagles -
#4 Ozark Tigers/#5 Parkview Vikings winner -

Tuesday November 1st at 7:00 pm
#2 Kickapoo Chiefs -
#3 Glendale Falcons/#6 Branson Pirates winner -

FINAL Thursday November 3rd at 6:00 pm

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Argentine football chief apologises for attack on England

Julio Grondona branded the English "liars" and "pirates" at the FIFA Congress in Zurich in June

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A news article on 2011-10-05 10:47:38 from: The Mirror

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"The islanders (the English) are the pirates of the world, a bunch of pirates...I will make their lives hell... In 2014, I'll be able to get away with anything. The most slippery, unthinkable, Machiavellian things - denying press credentials, barring access, changing game schedules. While I'm at the CBF, at FIFA, they won't get past the door!

On the round-up this week, Brazilian football chief Teixeira blasts the FA "pirates", Micah Richards, one of the best right backs in the world according to Micah Richards, bemoans his lack of England call-ups, and it's that time again when the Premier League starts whining about the August England international.

By Chris Wright

In an interview with German press agency DPA, Argentinian FIFA ExCo member Julio Grandona started by pissing and whining about the relentless attacks on 'the FIFA family' by the English media, denied being glad-handed by the Qatar 2022 team in return for his vote and then went on to implicate himself in perhaps the largest-scale bribe ever to have taken place within the governing body's corridors of power:

"Yes, I voted for Qatar, because a vote for the US (who were beaten by Qatar in the race to host the 2022 finals) would be like a vote for England and that is not possible.

Harrisonville Wildcats, 2011 District 12 Champions (from wildcat-soccer.blogspot.com)

Will Bolivar be able to win against the defending District champs? As one coach from the region noted, they have the best offense with Jonna Welch and Sarah Magana but Harrisonville has four players headed for future college playing careers.

Mikaela Branson, Ozark Tigers (2012)

There are three Districts encompassing the Ozark and Central Ozark Conference in Class 3. The Sectional game on Tuesday May 24th will be hosted by the winner of District 12 while the District 10 winner would host the District 9 winner. This is based upon the Fall model where the Even district number winner was host, a model used for the first time last season.

Emily Cline & Alix Opfer, Glendale Falcons, 2011 Mar

One regularly scheduled match and a pair of weather make-ups are on tonights calendar. The scheduled match is Kickapoo vs Glendale, the game that counts towards Conference rankings in their annual derby. Glendale is undefeated in Conference and a loss to Kickapoo would drop them to 8-1, sharing the title with Camdenton.

After a humiliating 8-1 defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich last weekend, FC St. Pauli's drop to the second tier of German football was confirmed. A horrid run of ten games has seen the club gain only a single point, and any hopes of a miracle escape were crushed by the rampant Bavarians.

Last weekend of the regular season and Ozark has added a game to their schedule with tonight's game. The Moberly Spartans are a Top-10 Class 2 team that lost in the District Finals last year to Helias. This year that meeting will likely come in the Sectional game as #1 seeded Helias is in District 10 while Moberly is now in District 9.

Paige Townsend, Nixa Eagles (2014)

With the Class 3 seeding already complete for District 11, the game between Nixa and Ozark tonight is now focused on the Central Ozark Conference title race which will be determined with the results of this game.

Nixa Eagles 2
Ozark Tigers 0
Freshman Paige Townsend scored on a header, on a ball delivered by Lauren Moats, to get what would turn out to be the game-winner tonight, approximately 5 minutes into the second half.

With the Class 3 seeding already complete for District 11, the game between Nixa and Ozark tonight is now focused on the Central Ozark Conference title race which will be determined with the results of this game.

4:30 at Nixa
Nixa Eagles -
Ozark Tigers

4:30 pm at Willard
Willard Tigers -
Republic Tigers -

5:00 pm at Branson
Neosho Wildcats -
Branson Pirates

4:30 pm at Republic Autism Game CANCELLED
Republic Tigers -
Neosho Wildcats -

4:30 at Logan-Rogersville
Logan-Rogersville Wildcats -
Bolivar Liberators -

5:00 pm at Marshfield HS
Marshfield Blue Jays -
Catholic Fightin' Irish -

5:00 pm at Ozark
Ozark Tigers -
Branson Pirates -

5:00 pm at Carthage
Carthage Tigers -
Nixa Eagles -

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4:30 pm at Carl Junction
Carl Junction Bulldogs -
Joplin Eagles

4:30 pm at Rogersville rescheduled for Wednesday, April 27.
Rogersville Wildcats –
Willard Tigers -

5:00 pm at Marshfield
Marshfield Blue Jays -
McAuley Warriors

5:00 pm at Catholic
Catholic Fightin' Irish -
Greenwood Blue Jays -

5:00 pm at Harrison AR
Branson Pirates -
Harrison AR

5:00 pm at Greenwood Stadium Field
Central Bulldogs -
Neosho Wildcats -

5:00 pm at West Plains CANCELED
West Plains vs Mt Home (AR) in previously rescheduled 5th place match

4:30 pm at Rogersville, Varsity first
Logan-Rogersville Wildcats -
Willard Tigers -

4:30 pm at Nixa
Nixa Eagles -
Bolivar Liberators -

5:00 at Branson CANCELED per Facebook Page
Branson Pirates -
Carl Junction Bulldogs -

4:30 pm at Rogersville
Logan-Rogersville Wildcats -
Springfield Catholic

4:30 pm at Nixa
Nixa Eagles -
Neosho Wildcats -

5:00 pm at Branson
Willard Tigers -
Branson Pirates -

5:00 pm at Carthage
Carthage Tigers -
Republic Tigers -

The Branson Pirate Invitational continues today.

Results
Branson Pirates
Logan-Rogersville
Carthage Tigers (0-1) 0 points
Marshfield Blue Jays (1-0) 2 points

Saturday Schedule
9:00 am
Logan-Rogersville
Carthage Tigers
11:00 am
Branson Pirates
Marshfield Blue Jays
1:30 pm
Logan-Rogersville Wildcats -
Marshfield Blue Jays
3:30 pm
Branson Pirates
Carthage Tigers

Wins will receive 2 points, ties 1 points, and final standings will go to goal differential if tied.

The Branson Pirate Invitational returns with four COC programs participating.
Branson Pirates
Logan-Rogersville
Carthage Tigers
Marshfield Blue Jays

Friday Schedule

Carthage Tigers 0
Marshfield Blue Jays 2
Alex Cantrell and Kylea Ryser score.

The game with the most on the line tonight is a Class 2 match between District 11 foes Marshfield and Logan-Rogersville. In addition to being a Webster County derby, these two teams are part of a new five team line-up that opens one of them to becoming a District champion for the first time ever.

No true Conference games as it's small-schools versus large schools today BUT you can see Class 1 State Champions Springfield Catholic go up against #1 ranked Large School Nixa tonight. Varsity at 6pm approximately.

4:30 pm at Nixa
Nixa Eagles
Springfield Catholic

4:30 pm at Republic
Republic Tigers -
Carl Junction Bulldogs

5:00 pm at Marshfield
Marshfield Blue Jays -
Branson Pirates -

5:00 pm at Carthage
Carthage Tigers -
Joplin McAuley Warriors -

5:00 pm at Willard
Willard Tigers -
Nixa Eagles

5:00 pm at Branson
Branson Pirates -
Carthage Tigers -

5:00 pm at Ozark
Ozark Tigers -
Republic Tigers

5:00 pm at Marshfield
Marshfield Blue Jays -
Springfield Catholic

4:30 pm at Bolivar
Bolivar Liberators -
Logan-Rogersville Wildcats -

4:00 pm at Hillcrest
Hillcrest Hornets -
Republic Tigers

4:30 pm at Camdenton
Camdenton Lakers -
Nixa Eagles

4:30 pm at Catholic
Springfield Catholic -
Ozark Tigers -

5:00 pm at Joplin
McAuley Warriors -
Branson Pirates

5:00 pm at Harrison Stadium
Central Bulldogs -
Warrensburg Tigers

5:00 pm at Jeff City
Jeff City Jays -
Lebanon Yellowjackets

CANCELLATIONS Rolla vs West Plains, Stover vs Osage

Quite a few teams kick off their season today, with standard Spring weather issues. At least it should be nicer than Tuesday!

4:30 pm at Carthage
Carthage Tigers -
Logan-Rogersville Wildcats

4:30 pm at Nixa
Nixa Eagles -
Waynesville Tigers -

5:00 pm at Branson
Branson Pirates -
Greenwood Blue Jays -

5:00 pm at Rolla
Rolla Bulldogs -
West Plains Zizzers -

5:00 pm at Stover canceled due to the snow!