West Plains Zizzer Soccer

Todays Soccer Games at Nixa have been cancelled due to standing water on the field. A possible make up date is in the works. We will keep you posted. There will be practice today until 4:30pm.

Brice got a hair cut. Looks pretty good I think. Brice is pictured here playing for Birmingham Southern against Washington University. The family made the trip down to see them last weekend and Randy snapped a few pictures. Check out the rest of the photos on Randy’s SmugMug site. If you see something you like you can purchase them at a reasonable price.

Randy was very busy last weekend. Before heading to Alabama, he caught the Zizzer Football game on Friday Night.

Randy also made it out to the Zizzer Football game where a familiar face was kicking for the Zizzers. Yes #1 is our own Klay Norman who is pulling double duty this Fall playing soccer and kicking for the football team.

Get out and support the students in all the different activities at WPHS. There are a lot of talented kids doing a wide variety of things and they all appreciate your support.

In case you didn’t catch it on the schedule, the games against Carthage on October 2 have been moved to Cooper Soccer Complex in Springfield. The games will be played there each of the next two years. Games will be played on Field #3 with the JV starting at 5:00pm.

The West Plains Zizzer Soccer Team got exactly what it needed when they traveled to Camdenton, an opportunity to play against somebody else. The result wasn’t what we would have liked to have seen, but for a team short on experience, it was a step in the right direction. The teams were scoreless until the 17th minute. Drew Whitney got the Lakers on the board after working his way through the Zizzer defense. Camdenton added to their lead just one minute later.

In the 24th minute Camdenton struck again and then then added two more in the 25th minute just 30 seconds apart. The second of those coming on a Penalty Kick after the Zizzers were called for a trip in the Penalty Box. The Lakers sixth goal of the game came in the 29th minute as a shot deflected off a Zizzer defender and into the goal.

The second half was a better performance for the Zizzers. They came out more focused and playing as a team. The lone Laker goal of the half came in the 12th minute on a long shot outside the box. Stronger play in the second half on both the defensive and offensive sides of the ball was nice to see. The Zizzers were rewarded for the effort in the 37th minute of the half as Klay Norman played a nice ball to Anthony Holt, whose pass found Jason McAllister open on the backside. McAllister’s shot from near the edge of the box went just past the outstretched arms of the keeper and inside the back post for his first Varsity Goal. The game ended 7-1 in favor of the Lakers. The Zizzers will look to improve on their second half effort as they travel to Nixa on Thursday.

In JV action, Camdenton defeated the Zizzers 9-0. Camdenton jumped out to an early lead scoring 4 goals in the first 5 minutes of the game. They would add two more before the half for a 6-0 lead. West Plains played better as the game went along, but couldn’t get on the scoreboard. Camdenton added three more goals in the second half for the final margin of victory. The young West Plains team is still trying to find their spots and are looking to improve each time out.

Ten former Zizzer soccer players will be on the college pitch this fall. That is the most ever. To make it easier for you to keep track of what is going on with them, below are the links to their school websites.

Nick Dryden (WPHS Class of 2006) and Justin Scicluna (WPHS Class of 2008) will be teammates at Missouri State University in Springfield, MO. Dryden enters his Junior looking to be a team leader after starting 18 Games and scoring 1 Goal and 1 Assist as he helped anchor the defense. Scicluna will be a Freshman Forward and Midfielder

Missouri State University Mens Soccer Schedule

Jacob Plocher (WPHS Class of 2004) and Matt Saner (WPHS Class of 2006) will team up at William Penn University in Oskaloosa, IA. It will be the second year for Jacob after a couple of seasons at Missouri Southern State University and one year as WPHS Assistant Coach. Last year Jacob played in 10 games, starting 8. For Matt it will be his first year after 2 seasons at Neosho County Community College. Both have a chance to crack the starting lineup, Jacob in the Midfield and Matt in the Back.

William Penn University Mens Soccer Schedule

Stuart Ziegler (WPHS Class of 2008) will be playing as a Forward and Midfielder at Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, MO.

Missouri Southern State University Mens Soccer Schedule

Brice Hunt (WPHS Class of 2008) begins his career at Birmingham Southern College in Birmingham, AL with a slightly different look. Listed as a Midfielder, Brice will look to crack the lineup as a Freshman.

Birmingham Southern Mens Soccer Schedule

Logan Ray (WPHS Class of 2007) will be a Sophomore at Westminster College in Fulton, MO. As a Freshman Midfielder, Logan played 17 games and started 10 while scoring 4 Goals.

Westminster College Mens Soccer Schedule

Cody Townsend (WPHS Class of 2007) begins his first year at Fontbonne University in St. Louis, MO. Cody will look to get back in form after not playing soccer last year. He is listed on the Roster as a Forward.

Fontbonne University Mens Soccer Schedule

Kyle Martin (WPHS Class of 2007) will be a Sophomore at Central Methodist University in Fayette, MO. A Defender, Kyle played in 13 Games as a Freshman including 7 Starts.

Central Methodist University Mens Soccer Schedule

Clay Trautman (WPHS Class of 2006) will be playing at Aurora University in Aurora, IL. Clay sat out last year after playing his Freshman year at Neosho County Community College.

Aurora University Mens Soccer Schedule

If you look at the schedules carefully, you will notice that some of these guys will face each other. Logan Ray and Brice Hunt will open the season against each other on August 29 in Birmingham.

Logan will face off with Kyle Martin on Sept 15 in Fulton.

Logan Ray will face Cody Townsend on September 24 in St.Louis.

Former Zizzer Soccer standout, Stuart Ziegler got his first taste of college soccer in an exhibition game against the Crowder College Roughriders. Ziegler (pictured above, photo by Steve Olson of SGFsoccer.com) and his teammates were victorious 2-0.

For more check out the article on on SGFsoccer.com. The Lions first Regular Season Game will be August 29 against Texas A&M International in Tahlequah, OK.

For more photos from the game, check out Steve Olsons SmugMug Page.

More information on the Missouri Southern Lions Soccer Program by checking out their website.

Thanks Steve for the report and photos.

The 2008 Zizzer Schedule page has been updated. All games listed are correct at this time. Check the website for any changes. Printer Friendly versions should be available soon.

WPHS Boys Soccer Practice for 2008 begins Monday, August 11. Practice will be held from 8:00-10:00 am and 6:00-8:00pm each day the first week. After that practices will be held from 2:30-5:00pm. All players must have a current physical on file or bring a copy with them to the first practice. Players should bring tennis shoes, soccer shoes, shinguards, and a water bottle. This year shinguards must have the NOCSAE approval marked on the shinguard and be size and age appropriate or the player will not be allowed to participate. This is a new rule of the NFHS.

The 2008 Zizzer Soccer alumni was another good time. Although numbers were down slightly, the competition level was quite good. The Red Team came out on top 10-3. The first half was pretty well played and the Red Team jumped out to a 6-0 lead on goals by Brice Hunt (3), Matt Saner, Shane Corl, and ?. In the second half. Saner scored again along with Hunt (2?) and ?. White team Goals were scored by Brandon Corl, Levi Jett, and Justin Scicluna.

There were 18 alumni showed up to play in the game including Adam McFarland (East Central), Jacob Plocher (Missouri Southern/William Penn), Kyle Martin (Central Methodist), Matt Saner (Neosho County/William Penn), Brice Hunt (Birmingham Southern) and Justin Scicluna (Missouri State) who have played, are playing, or will be playing college soccer. WPSA President Adam Eichenberg and myself made it 10 v 10.

The photo was taken by Randy Hunt. More photos from the game can be found on Randy’s new Zizzer Soccer Photos site or click here for a slideshow.

Players pictured left to right are: Matt Saner, Chris Saner, Mike Moore, Josh Sims, David Mills, Kyle Martin, Justin Scicluna, Shane Corl, Levi Jett, Brice Hunt, Richard Jones, Jacob Plocher, Eric Legler, Brandon Corl, Justin Frazier, Ryan White, Matt Hall, Adam McFarland.

Former Zizzer Justin Scicluna (Pictured Here receiving the game ball from All-Star Coach Mike Gow - Photo By Steve Olson) scored 2 Goals, the second tied the game with less than four minutes remaining. The game ended in a 3-3 tie. Scicluna was named the Red Team MVP for his efforts.

In the girls game, former Lady Zizzer Audi Morrison and her Gold Teammates also tied 3-3.

Here is some video of the games shot by the Springfield News-Leader

Brice Hunt and Stuart Ziegler were unable to participate in the All-Star Game after it was rescheduled because of inclement weather. Both were out of town with prior commitments.