Beyond the Touchline, There is Nothing

Varsity came off with a victory this week against Ozark. The girls played together as a team and used the skills that I know they have to pass the ball and move it down field. All were taking shots from the top of the box with more accuracy. Final score 4-0. Good job girls! Let’s get pumped for the re-match with Nixa on Monday and show them how you all REALLY play.

The JV teams played hard, but both came away with losses. Although we saw some good ball movement and teamwork, there were several things that we have worked on in practice that players seemed to have  forgotten. Both teams are better than the final scores showed, so plan to be at practice on Thursday and plan to work hard!

The JV teams will have an additional practice on Monday the 16th at 5:15 to 7:00 pm at Pershing. Swing players are to skip practice and go to the Varsity game.

Bruce is planning to go to the Varsity game after practice and has room for a few players to ride with him. If you are interested in going to the Varsity game after practice, please contact Bruce and let him know.

Varsity game vs Catholic Monday April 16th at 7:30 on Field 13.

JV Black vs Carver Tuesday April 17th at 6:00 on Field 10.

JV Red vs Catholic Tuesday April 17th at 7:30 on Field 13.

Please arrive at the fields 30 minutes prior to game time.

GO LADY GENERALS!

Coach Katie and Coach Bruce

The Varisty Lady Generals came out strong against our rival Cherokee. Ball handling was good and we had the ball at their end of the field. Unfortunately, Cherokee was able to score first, second and third. After that, you could see the players had their heads down. We started the second half optomistic, but could not finish. Although we did finally score a goal, it was not enough and Cherokee came out on top.

The JV Red and JV Black teams were scheduled to play each other. These games are always fun. The girls fight hard against each other and get physical on the field. (something we would like to see in ALL games). Both teams worked hard, but the end result was Pershing Red coming out with the win.

Practice Thursday at Pershing from 5:30 to 7:00.

Go Lady Generals!

Coach Katie and Coach Bruce

Varsity vs Cherokee – Monday April 9th at 7:30 Field 14

JV Black vs JV Red  – Tuesday April 10th at 7:30 Field 13

The Varsity Lady Generals claimed victory over Ozark Monday night. Players worked together as a team, used the field and set up several shots resulting in a 6-3 win. Goals were scored by Kristin Knetzer (4), Alyse Weaver (1) and Mary Hannah Miller (1).

The JV Black Lady Generals fell to Willard 1-5. Kat Jackson had her first goal of the season! Congrats Kat. The team showed good ball movement and set up several opportunities but came up empty.

The JV Red Lady Generals fell to Nixa 0-5 in a game that was called at half due to lightning. Although the players did have some offensive runs, the Nixa defense was a tough line to penetrate. With a second half of play lost, the result may have been different with more time to play.

Practice Thursday night at Pershing from 5:30-7:00. All players need to try and attend.

Go Lady Generals!

Coach Katie and Coach Bruce

Attention all Pershing players: Glendale soccer coach Jeff Rogers is asking for volunteers to be ball girls at the Glendale games. Two girls are needed for each game.

Here are the dates ball girls are needed. Please let me know if you can volunteer.

April 3                   Cooper 3  6:15-8:00    I only need 1 volunteer.

April 10                 Cooper 3 6:15-8:00    Need 2 volunteers

April 16                 Cooper 1 6:15-8:00     Need 2 volunteers
April 24                 Cooper 3 6:15-8:00    Need 2 volunteers
May 3                    Cooper 3 6:15-8:00      Need 2 volunteers

May 7                    Cooper 1 6:15-8:00      Need 2 volunteers
May 9                    Cooper 1 6:15-8:00      Need 2 volunteers

Varsity will play Ozark on Monday April 2nd at 7:30 on Field 14.

JV Black plays Willard on Tuesday April 3rd at 6:00 on Field 14.

JV Red plays Nixa on Tuesday Aprik 3rd at 7:30 on Field 13.

GO LADY GENERALS! Let’s fight for 3 victories. All players need to be at the field 30 minutes before game time.

Caoch Katie and Coach Bruce

Both JV teams played with a lot of determination. JV Red had it’s first goal of the season by Carson Buzbee! Great job Carson. For the first games of the season we were pleased with most of what we saw. We do have things to work on so please be at practice Thursday night from 5:15-6:45.

We will have copies of the game schedules for everyone. If you want to print your own, they are on the Lake Country Soccer website. Leagues/MiddleSchoolSoccer/girls.

Go Lady Generals!
Coach Katie and Coach Bruce

In the first game of the season, the Nixa Varsity were obviously out for revenge. They came out strong and never let down. We had some unlucky moments when several close shots bounced off the posts. The first game of the season is a good learning tool. We will discuss the game and work on some things in practice Thursday. Please plan to practice on Thursday at Pershing from 5:15 to 6:45. We are a better team than we showed tonight. Get ready for our game next week!
Go Lady Generals!
Coach Katie

VARSITY GAME: MONDAY 3/26 AT 6:00 PM ON FIELD #10. BE THERE BY 5:30

JV PERSHING RED GAME: TUESDAY 3/27 AT 6:00 PM ON FIELD #10. BE THERE BY 5:30

JV PERSHING BLACK GAME: TUESDAY 3/27 AT 7:30 PM ON FIELD #14. BE THERE BY 7:00

ALL GAMES ARE PLAYED AT THE LAKE COUNTRY SOCCER COMPLEX ON THE NORTH FIELDS.

THE NORTH FIELDS ARE LOCATED ON PYTHIAN STREET BETWEEN  THE KILLIAN SOFTBALL COMPLEX AND THE COOPER TENNIS COMPLEX.

DIRECTIONS: TAKE HIGHWAY 65 NORTH TO CHESTNUT EXPRESSWAY. TURN LEFT (WEST) ON CHESTNUT EXPRESSWAY. FOLLOW CHESTNUT EXPRESSWAY TO PATTERSON AVE. TURN RIGHT (NORTH) ON PATTERSON AND FOLLOW TO STOP SIGN. THE INDOOR SOCCER DOME WILL ON THE LEFT. TURN LEFT (WEST) ON PYTHIAN AND FOLLOW PAST THE TENNIS COMPLEX. YOU WILL SEE THE FIELDS ON THE RIGHT. TURN INTO THE  PARKING LOT JUST AFTER THE FIELDS.

FIELD 10 IS THE FIELD CLOSEST TO THE ROAD. FIELDS 13 AND 14 ARE ON THE FIRST TIER OF FIELDS AND FIELDS 15 AND 16 ARE ON THE TOP TIER OF THE FIELDS.

THANKS TO COACH HOLLY AND THE GLENDALE JV TEAM FOR SCRIMMAGING WITH THE VARSITY TODAY! WE APPRECIATE THE CHALLENGE PLAYING  AGAINST YOU AND WE WISH YOU LUCK IN YOUR UPCOMING SEASON. GO LADY FALCONS!

LADY GENERALS – LET’S PREPARE FOR A VICTORY AGAINST NIXA TOMORROW NIGHT! GO LADY GENERALS!!