Congratulations to everyone selected for All-Conference teams.
1st Team - Bryce Collier
2nd Team - Ben Ballhorn
Honorable Mention - Michael Freeman and Mitch Easter
For the complete list, please check out: http://sgfsoccer.com/2008/11/25/missouri-high-school-soccer-all-ozark-conference-honors/#more-3530
Great job boys! You are a special group of boys, and it is hard think this soccer season has finished. Time to move on to the next chapter - carry on boys! We look forward to hearing good things in the 2009 season from the Hillcrest Hornets soccer team.
Special thanks to Steve “Ole” Olson, who has supported our site, and our players. Next time you see him on the sidelines with his camera in hand, tell him THANKS!
Congratulations boys! Although everyone , in my opinion, deserves to be mentioned - the 2008 All-District soccer selections are as follows:
CLASS 3 DISTRICT 12 ALL-DISTRICT SOCCER SELECTIONS
1st Team: Bryce Collier (Senior)
2nd Team: Michael Freeman (Junior)
Ben Ballhorn (Senior)
Mitch Easter (Junior)
Honorable Mention: Colton Dalton (Senior)
For the complete list, visit www.sgfsoccer.com
I have been asked by the players to post the following information. I do not have access to official records, so if I am missing someone’s info, or if incorrect - please let me know!
9 wins, 14 losses
Bryce Collier 33 goals, 10 assists
Michael Freeman 10 goals, 8 assists
Cody Wallace 5 goals, 20 assists
Ben Ballhorn 4 goals, 2 assists
Radu Mariuta 2 goals
Mitch Easter 2 goals
Colton Dalton 1 goal
Mitchell Boyles 3 shutouts
In a dramatic finish - true to the exciting fashion of the 2008 Hornets season, the Hornets went down swinging late in the 2nd half in their loss to Neosho 4-3, in District play Monday evening. Having tied the score 3-3, with less than 5 minutes left, both teams battled hard, end to end. A call in the box as Mitch dove for the ball gave the Wildcats a PK and the game-ending goal. Closing a chapter on a wonderful season.
The Hornets wrap up a record-setting season with 9 wins, 14 losses. There are 10 seniors who will be sorely missed, next season and have now handed over that responsibility to carry on, to the next in line. Success is measured by more than wins and losses. There are many things learned both on and off the field that you will carry with you forever. There are memories made this season that will last a lifetime. The pride you have shown in building your team, and the things you have accomplished truly took TEAMWORK. Thanks to every one of you!
Well done on the season boys - WELL DONE!
District play will begin at Willard High School on Monday, November 3rd.
5:00 pm - #4 Neosho vs #5 Hillcrest
6:45 pm - #3 Willard vs #6 Central
Wednesday:
Neosho/Hillcrest winner vs Carthage 5:00pm
Willard/Central winner vs Joplin 6:45pm
Thursday:
Championship game 6:00pm
District 12 Seedings:
1. Carthage
2. Joplin
3. Willard
4. Neosho
5. Hillcrest
6. Central
Thursday evening the Hornets hosted the Tigers in their final home game of the season, and walked away with a WIN, 2 to 1. Goals by Bryce Collier and Radu Mariuta. The boys finished thier regular season with 9 wins this season. Many thanks to all the fans, parents and the coaches for supporting the team this year!
Distrct post-season play begins Monday evening in Willard, versus Neosho. Kick off is set for 5:00 pm.
The Hornets - team, fans, and parents - will be honoring our 10 Seniors on Tuesday evening, Oct 28th at halftime of the Varsity game vs. the Nixa Eagles. Varsity game time is 4:00. Come out and CHEER ON OUR SENIORS!
Wow, what a season we have had so far this year. With some serious recruiting we have been able to have a JV team for the first time in several years and have been doing quite well considering almost all of them have never played before at the high school level. Several new players joined the team and supplied the varsity team some much needed strength especially in defense. Forrest Carter, Mitch Easter, and a returning Bear Sobotka teamed up with Ricky Price to have a very solid starting defense. Colton Dalton’s work as a defensive center midfielder has added another element. Midfield play has been improving each game allowing the offense to concentrate on taking the game to the other team and scoring more. We have scored 49 goals so far this season. We have subs this year that are making strong contributions with senior John Easter being the first off the bench and giving serious support in the midfield and offense. Mark, Johnny, and Ryan are also counted on to provide relief and are doing a great job. The team is working hard and coming together as our game at Glendale showed. Score was just 1-0 at halftime and stayed that way into the second half until they scored on a PK and a loose ball in the six yard box. Mitchell Boyles has really come into his own in goal with Coach Stufflebeam working with him on improving his technique. He has several shutouts and one-goal games this year. The offense led by Bryce Collier has been providing some real excitement this year by scoring goals and winning games. Bryce has 30 goals at this time and is followed by Michael Freeman, Ben Ballhorn, Cody Wallace, Colton Dalton, and Radu Mariuta in scoring. It has been an exciting season for me as coach watching the boys improving, gaining confidence, winning games, and importantly earning the respect and positive comments of other teams that we play. Taking the team over this year has been very enjoyable, not that there have not been some frustrations and nail-biting, but that comes with the territory. We have two regular season games left against Nixa and Willard and then we face Neosho in the district tournament at Willard. The Nixa game is our senior night at which time we will be celebrating with ten seniors and their parents the players careers and accomplishments. It has been a great year and we are looking for it to get better before it is over.
Coach Hansen
Michael’s father, Keith Freeman - our Booster Club President was injured Wednesday night following a grease fire. He is currently at St. John’s, in the Burn Unit. Please pray for Keith and his family, and for a speedy recovery. We wish you the BEST Keith!
In another great defensive game Tuesday evening the Hornets held the Glendale Falcons to only 3 goals, missing out on several opportunities to put one in the net themselves. The team has really come together, connecting passes and taking shots, as well as playing toe to toe with many talented players on the opposing teams this season. Another great job by Mitch Boyles of stepping up to defend that goal. We are very proud of you boys!
Next up - Senior Night, Tuesday October 28th, vs. the Nixa Eagles. Get out there and SUPPORT YOUR SOCCER TEAM!
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