Entries from October 2010 ↓

Pershing JV1 Red came from behind to tie Willard 3-3. Goals by Chase Gafner, Aaron Guilliams, and Sean Perryman made the comeback bittersweet for the final game of the season. Guilliams and Stephen Bates assisted in the scoring. JV1 Red had a successful season ending with a 5-1-2 record. Great job Generals!

Pershing JV1 Black played a doubleheader Tuesday night with a disappointing loss (3-5) to Greenwood in the first game. The Generals came back from a 0-3 deficit to make the game exciting. In the second game, JV1 Black prevailed against a good Catholic squad (2-1) ending its season with a victory. That Nung and Aaron Guilliams scored goals. Ram Lin and Joseph Bik were credited with the assists.

Everyone is encouraged to come out tomorrow night at Cooper Field 1 (Stadium) to cheer on the Pershing Varsity boys soccer team against Catholic. Game time is 6 p.m. Cherokee and Ozark play at 7:30 p.m.

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Hold the date for the end of season soccer banquet scheduled for Thursday, November 4 at Millie’s Cafe’. The banquet starts at 6 p.m. Cost for the evening will be $12/person plus tax (payment at the door). Please RSVP to Daniel Hedrick (dsheahedrick@mchsi.com) if you plan to attend and how many members of your family will be coming. Please send questions via e-mail or contact Traci Hedrick at 417.889-5955 for more details. Thank you.

Pershing Varsity boys soccer team won big Monday night against Ozark (12-0). With this win the Pershing boys (4-3)are seeded second in the Middle School Varsity tournament that starts Wednesday, October 20. Pershing plays Catholic in the semi-finals at 6 p.m. on Cooper Field 1 (Stadium). Several players score in the winning effort. Congratulations to the boys in your victory.

Pershing Varsity/Swing will meet directly after school on the Pershing soccer field to discuss strategy and formation going into the game against Catholic. Practice will be over around 4:30 p.m. Please contact Coach Cliff if you have any questions.

Pershing JV1 Red boys soccer team (5-1-1) defeated Greenwood 2-1 on Thursday night. Goals from Stephen Bates and Nikhil Havaldar helped the Generals come out on top. Sean Perryman was credited with 2 assists. Great win by Red. JV1 Red plays its last game on Tuesday, October 19 at 6 p.m. on Field 15.  Go Pershing!

Pershing JV1 Black lost to Nixa Tuesday night 3-8. The Generals played hard and had several opportunities. However, Nixa found the holes in the midfield and were able to capitalize on them. JV1 Black plays its last two games of the season (double header) next Tuesday, October 19. Black plays Greenwood at 6 p.m. on Field 13, and plays Catholic at 7:30 p.m. on Field 14.

JV1 Red plays tomorrow (Thursday game) at 7:30 p.m. against Greenwood on Field 13. Players should be at the field around 7:00 p.m. JV1 Red plays its last game on Tuesday, October 19 at 6 p.m. on Field 15.

Pershing JV1 Black plays tonight at 6:00 p.m. against Nixa. Please report to the LCS Field 15 by 5:40.

JV1 Red plays on Thursday against Greenwood at 7:30 p.m. The JV1 Black game against Greenwood has been rescheduled for Tuesday, October 19 at 6 p.m. This means that JV1 Black will have a double-header on October 19 (play Catholic at 7:30 p.m.).

Please contact coaches if you can not attend. Thank you.

No practice this week (October 13).

Pershing Varsity boys soccer team (3-3) lost to an undefeated (for two seasons) Cherokee team 2-5. The final score was not a good indicator of how well the boys played. Deep into the second half the Pershing boys were only down 2-3 and kept the pressure on Cherokee’s side before gaving way to the relentless pressure from Cherokee. Great saves by Nicholas Lantz (#00) kept Cherokee from widening the score. Jack Johnson (#24) started the scoring off a header from a corner kick perfectly placed by Josh Nance (#16). Josh Nance scored the second goal on his own by avoiding a defender and making a passing shot with his right. The night provided for an exciting evening and the boys gained considerable experience from a great champion.

Reminder: No practice this week. Varsity plays again on Monday at 6 p.m. against Ozark prior to the semi-final game on Wednesday (10/20). Pershing’s likely opponent for the semi-final game is Catholic.

Coaches have cancelled practice next week (October 13) due to club schedules in preparation for the LCS Fall Tournament. Varsity/Swing will practice October 19 at 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. at Pershing Middle School in preparation for the Varsity tournament. Further, practices will be determined based on the successful outcome of the semi-final game on Wednesday, October 20 (Catholic vs. Pershing).

Pershing JV1 Red boys soccer team lost to Cherokee 1-5. Nikhil Havaldar (#6) provided the only goal for the Generals. The Generals had several goal scoring opportunities in a hard fought game. Next game for JV1 Red (against Greenwood) is Thursday, October 14 at 7:30 p.m. on Field 13.

Reminder JV1 Black plays Monday, October 11 (vs. Greenwood) at 7:30 p.m. Field 16. JV1 Black plays on Tuesday, October 12 (vs. Nixa) at 6:00 p.m. on Field 15.

Pershing Varsity Boys soccer team lost to Catholic 3-4 on Monday. Nikhil Havaldar (#6) and Nathan Lantz (#99) (2 goals) scored for the Generals. Ethan Nance (#20) was credited with an assist.

Reminder of practice, Wednesday starting at 4:25 at LCS Field #6.

Please contact Daniel Hedrick (840-1121) regarding the second Pershing fanwear order. All (sizes) gray Nike long sleeve (LS) apparel is back ordered (unavailable until after season). Please confirm if you would like to change order to a white or crimson or cardinal color or money returned. Thank you.