Megan Melugin, Kickapoo Chiefs (2010)
The Bearcats have added a fourth local recruit with last weeks signing by Kickapoo Chiefs midfield
Megan Melugin. She joins Springfield SC teammate, goalkeeper Paige Hemphill (Ozark) along with
Haden and Marcotte. Megan, like her brother Heath who plays for the Missouri State Bears, has a
solid focus on her education and plans to enroll in the Physical Therapy program offered at SBU
while continuing her career with the Division 2 MIAA squad based in Bolivar.
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From the Carthage Press, by Cody Dyer, comes the news that Shannon becomes first CHS female
soccer player to sign
Ashley Shannon knows all about upstart soccer programs.
Shannon, an outside midfielder and backup goalie, helped jump-start Carthage High School's girls
soccer program last season.
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From the SBU website:
Rob Podeyn, Southwest Baptist University soccer coach, has signed nine recruits.
The recruits include Rachel Haden of Ozark, Paige Hemphill of Ozark, Molly Marcotte of Republic,
Brenna Lacillade of Warrensburg, Ashley Creason of Lee's Summit, Brittney Smith of Overland Park,
Kan.
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From the SBU website:
Rob Podeyn, Southwest Baptist University soccer coach, has signed nine recruits.
The recruits include Rachel Haden of Ozark, Paige Hemphill of Ozark, Molly Marcotte of Republic,
Brenna Lacillade of Warrensburg, Ashley Creason of Lee's Summit, Brittney Smith of Overland Park,
Kan.
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Tyler Vieth, Memorial HS (IN)
I found stories on a couple of players who have chosen the Missouri State Bears for soccer. More to
come I'm certain.
The first player, Tyler Vieth, is from Evansville, IN but chose not to stay at home for school
although he'll see plenty of the Ace's as they compete in the Missouri Valley Conference.
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From the WFIE TV 14 website in Evansville comes news of a new recruit for the Drury Panthers
WARRICK CO., IN (WFIE) This past season, Castle senior soccer standout Jesse Williams led the
Knights in scoring, was team captain, and was named the Knights most valuable player. Wednesday
afternoon, Jesse signed a national letter of intent to play college soccer at Drury University in
Springfield, Missouri.
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From the WFIE TV 14 website in Evansville comes news of a new recruit for the Drury Panthers
WARRICK CO., IN (WFIE) This past season, Castle senior soccer standout Jesse Williams led the
Knights in scoring, was team captain, and was named the Knights most valuable player. Wednesday
afternoon, Jesse signed a national letter of intent to play college soccer at Drury University in
Springfield, Missouri.
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Jessica Roberts, Kickapoo Chiefs vs Joplin Eagles, 2006 Districts
Signing Day today, on the first Wednesday of February. The Missouri State Bears have released a
list of ten players who have signed and it includes a pair of regional players. Shelby Stewart,
Parkview Vikings and Springfield SC was profiled in January.
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Cal Roselieb, Downers Grove South 2010
Confirmed today with the University coaching staff, this article from the West Suburban Sports
website outside of Chicago, Cal Roselieb is on campus at Missouri State in time to participate in
Spring practices this year.
Missouri State will be getting the services of Downers Grove South's Cal Roselieb, and they'll
be getting those services earlier than they might have anticipated.
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Cal Roselieb, Downers Grove South 2010
Confirmed today with the University coaching staff, this article from the West Suburban Sports
website outside of Chicago, Cal Roselieb is on campus at Missouri State in time to participate in
Spring practices this year.
Missouri State will be getting the services of Downers Grove South's Cal Roselieb, and they'll
be getting those services earlier than they might have anticipated.
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MO 1993 ODP Boys soccer pool
The weather had no impact today on the young men who gathered at Plaster Stadium on the Missouri
State campus to play a pair of friendlies. Missouri 1993 ODP Coach John Rosslein, and his
assistant/son Jason, gathered a large group of players born in 1993 who are working to develop
their game and move onto college opportunities.
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MO 1993 ODP Boys soccer pool
The weather had no impact today on the young men who gathered at Plaster Stadium on the Missouri
State campus to play a pair of friendlies. Missouri 1993 ODP Coach John Rosslein, and his
assistant/son Jason, gathered a large group of players born in 1993 who are working to develop
their game and move onto college opportunities.
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Midwest Indoor College Showcase - Hendrix & NEO A&M
The 3rd Annual Indoor College Showcase, put on by the Springfield SC locally for the benefit of all
players in the region, did a good job of living up to its name on Martin Luther King Day.
For the boys 'who have a dream' of playing in college, there were 73 registered and assigned to
6 teams, providing two full length games to be seen by the coaches in attendance.
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Midwest Indoor College Showcase - Hendrix & NEO A&M
The 3rd Annual Indoor College Showcase, put on by the Springfield SC locally for the benefit of all
players in the region, did a good job of living up to its name on Martin Luther King Day.
For the boys 'who have a dream' of playing in college, there were 73 registered and assigned to
6 teams, providing two full length games to be seen by the coaches in attendance.
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Jessica Maerz, Parkview Vikings
I caught up with senior Jessica Maerz, Parkview Vikings and Springfield SC, last weekend prior to
an indoor game, to have a conversation about her decision to play soccer next Fall for the Lynn
University Fighting Knights.
Maerz, a soon to be four year Varsity starter, has played sweeper, center mid, and striker for
the Vikings in various years and circumstances.
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Jessica Maerz, Parkview Vikings
I caught up with senior Jessica Maerz, Parkview Vikings and Springfield SC, last weekend prior to
an indoor game, to have a conversation about her decision to play soccer next Fall for the Lynn
University Fighting Knights.
Maerz, a soon to be four year Varsity starter, has played sweeper, center mid, and striker for
the Vikings in various years and circumstances.
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Missouri State Bears, Kelsey Finders (2012)
JONESBORO, Ark. (1/12/10) – The Arkansas State soccer team has made its first addition to its
roster for the 2010 season adding a transfer from Missouri State University in forward Kelsey
Finders.
Finders will be a junior with two years of eligibility remaining in the fall of 2010.
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Shelbee Stewart, Parkview Vikings
I caught up with Shelby Stewart on Saturday at Lake Country Soccer where she and her friends were
preparing to battle for the Winter session title in their division. I was interested in hearing
about her recent verbal commitment to play soccer for the Division 1 Missouri State Bears.
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Shelbee Stewart, Parkview Vikings
I caught up with Shelby Stewart on Saturday at Lake Country Soccer where she and her friends were
preparing to battle for the Winter session title in their division. I was interested in hearing
about her recent verbal commitment to play soccer for the Division 1 Missouri State Bears.
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College Coaches at 1st Showcase
Springfield SC is proud to announce an opportunity for you to showcase your soccer talents in front
of College Coaches
WHAT: College Showcase for Boys & Girls Register as Individual Player
WHERE: Lake Country Soccer Dome, Springfield, MO
WHEN: Monday January 18, 2010 (MLK Holiday)- NO SCHOOL!
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College Coaches at 1st Showcase
Springfield SC is proud to announce an opportunity for you to showcase your soccer talents in front
of College Coaches
WHAT: College Showcase for Boys & Girls Register as Individual Player
WHERE: Lake Country Soccer Dome, Springfield, MO
WHEN: Monday January 18, 2010 (MLK Holiday)- NO SCHOOL!
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Northwest MO State Bearcats, Shannon Fitzgerald (2010)
I sat down with Shannon Fitzgerald last week, following her final college game for the Northwest
Missouri State Bearcats, a 2-1 loss to the Southwest Baptist Bearcats. You may recall the short
update I did on Shannon and her teammates in late October
Shannon is a Catholic 2005 graduate who played on 2 State tournament teams for the Irish, and
played in 74 games for the Bearcats.
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Northwest MO State Bearcats, Shannon Fitzgerald (2010)
I sat down with Shannon Fitzgerald last week, following her final college game for the Northwest
Missouri State Bearcats, a 2-1 loss to the Southwest Baptist Bearcats. You may recall the short
update I did on Shannon and her teammates in late October
Shannon is a Catholic 2005 graduate who played on 2 State tournament teams for the Irish, and
played in 74 games for the Bearcats.
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The college recruiting cycle is a never-ending process for the players and the coaches. There
are already a pair of Division I prospects who have verbally committed this season to play
beginning in the Fall 2010. Today you meet one of them, Max Duncan of the Joplin Eagles who has
committed to the Drake Bulldogs.
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The college recruiting cycle is a never-ending process for the players and the coaches. There
are already a pair of Division I prospects who have verbally committed this season to play
beginning in the Fall 2010. Today you meet one of them, Max Duncan of the Joplin Eagles who has
committed to the Drake Bulldogs.
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The St Louis Post-Dispatch named their All-Metro squad and there are four members of the first
team who will be wearing Missouri State maroon this Fall:
Katelyn Frederickson, Nerinx Hall midfielder - A two-time second-team selection, Frederickson
was as versatile as any player in the area, filling whatever role the Markers required.
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Strong year for 2009 graduates going to play in college. Here are the OPSA Mamba players going
on to play at the next level. Great year again for the ladies, click on the image to be taken to
the team website.
Brittany Matthews, Ozark Tigers - Mid American Nazarene (NAIA)
Catherine Bunting - Upper Iowa (D 2)
Bianca Holloway, Monett Cubs (boys team) - Maryville University (D2/GLVC)
Abby Anderson, Kickapoo Chiefs - Central Methodist (NAIA)
Amanda Dominguez, Kickapoo Chiefs - University of Arkansas (D I - walk on)
Lauren Copple, Joplin Eagles - NEO A&M (NJCAA)
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The Springfield S.C. is pleased to announce its' senior class of 2009 and their college choices
to continue their academic and athletic careers. "Since 2005 we have seen an increase on the number
of players from the Springfield S.C. choosing to continue their soccer careers at the collegiate
level.
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The Springfield S.C. is pleased to announce its' senior class of 2009 and their college choices
to continue their academic and athletic careers. "Since 2005 we have seen an increase on the number
of players from the Springfield S.C. choosing to continue their soccer careers at the collegiate
level.
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Chip Dutchik, former assistant for the Missouri State Bears and now Head Coach for the Lynn
University Fightin' Knights (D2) checked in from Boca Raton today. Sounds like he and the family
are settling in easily and based upon the dozens of trips I've made to the area, it's not hard to
imagine. The key message from his note?
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Chip Dutchik, former assistant for the Missouri State Bears and now Head Coach for the Lynn
University Fightin' Knights (D2) checked in from Boca Raton today. Sounds like he and the family
are settling in easily and based upon the dozens of trips I've made to the area, it's not hard to
imagine. The key message from his note?
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The final week of the regular season has arrived and there are a few teams scrambling to make up
games but I think the Class 3 seeding discussions should be fairly straight forward this week.
Monday evening the Jefferson City Lady Jays visit to play against the Kickapoo Chiefs. JC, newly
added to our mix by being the Central MO squad that remained in District 10 now populated by
Camdenton, Rolla, Waynesville and Lebanon, can probably claim the #1 seed in the District with a
win over Kickapoo.
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The final week of the regular season has arrived and there are a few teams scrambling to make up
games but I think the Class 3 seeding discussions should be fairly straight forward this week.
Monday evening the Jefferson City Lady Jays visit to play against the Kickapoo Chiefs. JC, newly
added to our mix by being the Central MO squad that remained in District 10 now populated by
Camdenton, Rolla, Waynesville and Lebanon, can probably claim the #1 seed in the District with a
win over Kickapoo.
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For high school and club soccer players, the arrival of spring signals the beginning of
tournament season and, for many, attending the all-important college showcase tournaments. The
stakes are high but it's not bragging rights or a tournament trophy that's on the line, these
athletes are showcasing their soccer talent and skills hoping to attract the attention of the
soccer coach from the college of their dreams.
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From the KRMS 97.5 FM radio website:
Laker senior forward Jeff Moffitt signed a letter of intent to play soccer at William Woods
University on Wednesday. Moffitt says his teammates from Camdenton High School will be hard to
leave behind.
"Just being on the team for Camdenton was fun playing the sport that I love.
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From the KRMS 97.5 FM radio website:
Laker senior forward Jeff Moffitt signed a letter of intent to play soccer at William Woods
University on Wednesday. Moffitt says his teammates from Camdenton High School will be hard to
leave behind.
"Just being on the team for Camdenton was fun playing the sport that I love.
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Soccer America (a subscription only site) recently ranked the college recruiting classes for the
top programs in the country. They had some nice things to say about the SLU Billikens (from their
website)
Soccer America Ranks Billikens' Recruiting Class 10th in Nation
ST. LOUIS - According to Soccer America, Saint Louis men's soccer has turned in the 10th-best
recruiting class in the nation in 2009.
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Soccer America (a subscription only site) recently ranked the college recruiting classes for the
top programs in the country. They had some nice things to say about the SLU Billikens (from their
website)
Soccer America Ranks Billikens' Recruiting Class 10th in Nation
ST. LOUIS - According to Soccer America, Saint Louis men's soccer has turned in the 10th-best
recruiting class in the nation in 2009.
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From the Neosho Daily News:
After getting a belated start on recruiting last year, Crowder College soccer coach Brad Smith
had specific goals when he was recruiting players this year – he wanted to get faster.
"I thought we were slow and we were not able to score much last year," Smith said.
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