Entries from September 2010 ↓

Both JV1 teams were in action Tuesday night. Both teams returned home with victories. JV1 Black defeated Carver 3-1. Joseph Bik, That Nung, and Ram Lin each scored goals for Pershing Black’s first victory of the season. Jacob Robbins was credited with two assists.

JV1 Red defeated Ozark to stay among the leaders in the JV1 Division. JV1 record stands at 4-0-1. Alex Locke, Thomas Burkhardt, and Nikhil Havaldar each scored goals for the JV1 Red team. Sean Perryman was credited with an assist. Great team play!

Great job by both teams. The coaches were really excited for and proud of the boys for their efforts tonight.

Pershing Boys Soccer team defeated Ozark 8-0 using a balance scoring attack and unselfish play Monday night. Bobby Spence (#26) scored 3 of the Pershing goals to lead all scorers. Nick Moore (#10) made 2 goals. One of Moore’s goals was an acrobatic shot off a corner kick. Moore added an assist. Joshua (#16) and Ethan (#20) Nance each had a goal and two assists. Great unselfish play from the brothers. Nathan Lance (#99) scored a goal and one assist to round out the scoring.

Pershing stands at 3-1 in the Varsity standings behind Cherokee. Pershing plays Catholic 6 p.m., Monday, October 4.

Based on recent events, the coaches felt it necessary to provide guidance for players/parents who are identified as swing. Swing players have been identified as those showing exceptional skills and have the ability to contribute to the varsity squad this year. It is a privilege to play varsity and parents and players should be proud of this accomplishment. Further, we understand players/parents have other commitments that may conflict with their ability to play a certain JV game on Tuesday nights. However, a swing player’s first commitment is to the JV1 team.

The following are guidelines that swing players should follow:

It is the coaches preference to have swing players participate in both the Monday (Varsity) and Tuesday (JV) night games. However, we understand club practices and other activities may cause scheduling conflicts for families.

Scheduling conflicts should be communicated with the Varsity and JV1 coach at practice the week before the game. Coaches will decide which game (Varsity or JV) the player will attend. The default position is for the player to attend the JV1 game.

Efforts to show up for part of the game are sincerely appreciated.

Not showing up or contacting coaches the day of the game is unacceptable. The team depends on you.

Finally, all swing players should plan to attend the JV1 games against the following teams: Ozark, Cherokee, Willard. Please communicate with Coach Cliff if this impacts Varsity participation. We will move others up as needed. Thank you.

Both JV1 teams were in action last night. The JV1 Black team played at 6 p.m. and lost to Republic 4-2. The boys fight hard. The boys are starting to understand field positioning better. Thanks for not giving up. JV1 Red team played with several key players missing and two players out with injury. JV1 Red played to a 1-1 tied with Carver. Sean Perryman was credited with the goal with an assist by Gregory Grogan. Great job Gregory!

Message for Coach Steve ….

To all JV Red players and parents who were at last night’s game … wanted to let you know how proud I was of all the boys who played in the 7:30, JV Red game last night. We were short on players so a LOT was asked of every boy out there on the field. Some LONG runs were made by the boys after they had been running for 10, 20 or 30 solid minutes. They did everything we asked them to do and more, and all showed tremendous heart and tenacity. We talked after the game about how we created our opportunities to win throughout the game and just needed to angle our shots a little better past the keeper instead of shooting right into his hands. We will be working on that today at practice. The goals will come if we keep generating the chances. Thanks to the JV Black team boys who stayed to help out after playing an entire game at 6:00.

See you on the field!     Coach Steve

We practice today (Wednesday, September 22) on LCS Field 6 at 4:25 to 6 p.m.

Varsity boys soccer lost 4-1 to a Cherokee team that has not lost a game in two seasons. Josh Nance was the only Pershing Generals’ player to find the back of the net. Great effort by the boys. Thanks to all parents who came out to support the boys. Special thanks to Mrs. Abbot and her husband for coming out to cheer the boys on. If you have Mrs. Abbot, please make sure you let her know how much she is appreciated. Thank you.

Practice today (Wednesday, September 22) on LCS Field 6 at 4:25 p.m.

Pershing JV1 Red defeated Republic 5-2. Chase Gafner led the scoring for the Generals with 2 goals. Goals by Stephen Bates, Sean Perryman, and Eli Wells put the game out of reach. Thomas Burkhardt, Aaron Guilliams, Andrew Thomas, Ian White, and Perryman were corrected with assists. Next opponent for the JV1 Red team is Carver on 9/21. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

Pershing Black lost a close match against Willard 6-5. Joseph Bik (3 goals) and That Nung (2 goals and 1 assist) led the scoring for the Generals. Ram Lin and Ben Johnston also assisted in the scoring effort. JV1 Black plays Republic next Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Pershing Varsity Boys soccer team defeated a good Catholic squad    2-1. The boys had several scoring opportunities but were denied. Ethan Nance (20) hooked up with Nathan Lantz (99) twice – both on corner kicks. The pair connected on the final scoring drive with two minutes left in the game for a dramatic finish.

Next game for Varsity is Monday, 9/20 at 6 p.m. (Field 13) against Cherokee.

Reminders:

Practice Wednesday, LCS Field 6 4:25-6. Further, coaches are encouraging the boys to attend the Glendale vs. Kickapoo game following practice. The game will be held at Cooper 1 Stadium field. Finally, please find Daniel Hedrick or give payment (make checks payable to J&K Soccer) to coaches if you ordered fanwear. Payment must be received before order can be placed. Thank you.

Both Pershing Boys Soccer JV1 teams were in action Tuesday, 9/7. Both teams played well for their second game of the season.

JV1 Red team defeated Nixa 4-2. Josh Call scored 2 goals in the winning effort (one unassisted). Andrew Thomas, and Louis Brown recorded goals for the Generals. Sean Perryman, Chase Gafner, and Thomas Burkhardt assisted in the scoring drives. Jv1 Red team stands at 2-0 going into next week’s game against Republic. JV1 Red plays 9/14 at 6 p.m. Field 15.

JV1 Black team lost to Ozark 4-2. Goals by That Nung (1) and Ram Lin (1) made the evening exciting. Joseph Bik was credited the assist on Lin’s goal. Great goalie play by Nung and Caleb Kelley kept the Pershing Generals in the game. JV1 Black team plays Willard next week at 7:30 on Field 15.

Varsity reminder: Big game for Pershing Varsity team this Monday against Catholic. Varsity/swing plays at 6 p.m. Field 13. Come cheer the boys on to victory.

The first of two fanwear orders will be placed on Thursday, September 9. If you placed an order contact Daniel Hedrick for invoiced amount (includes tax). Please make checks payable to J&K Soccer. Please provide payment to Daniel Hedrick at the next game or practice. If you have not ordered fanwear, please contact Daniel Hedrick (dsheahedrick@mchsi.com). Please see the Fanwear Available page in the menu to view selections.

Wednesday, September 8 the Glendale Falcons boys soccer team will be leading the boys in drills and practice (LCS Field #6 at 4:25). Make sure your son does not miss this opportunity.

Further, we are encouraging the boys to attend the Glendale vs. Kickapoo game on Wednesday,  9/15 following practice. The game will be held at the new Cooper field. Plan to wear your Pershing game t-shirt and show your support for the Falcons.

Due to weather conditions and to preserve Lake Country fields, Pershing boys soccer practice is cancelled for Wednesday, Sept. 1. An announcement will be made at both Pershing and Hickory Hills.

Please check the website periodically for updates and schedule changes. Thank you.