Hornets win x 2 this week. After holding off the Central Bulldogs Monday night, with a 5-4 victory, the Hornets won their 2nd conference game of the 2008 season Tuesday by shutting out the Lebanon Yellowjackets 5-0.
Recent past season’s win records: ‘02 - 1, ‘03 - 1, ‘04 - 1, ‘05 - 1, ‘06 - 2, ‘07 - 2 - and ‘08 - 8 and counting! Great job boys!
Thursday evening the Hornets came home with 2 wins over the West Plains Zizzers. In Varsity action, Hillcrest took the lead early in the second half with a goal from Bryce. Our defense held strong over the Zizzers. The 2nd goal came after a Hornet free kick as Colton Dalton sent a shot from the top of the box off the inside of the far post and in the goal for a 2-0 Hornet win. JV also won, 2-1 was the final score.
Action in the upcoming week includes 3 HOME games. Monday vs Central, Tuesday vs. Lebanon, and Thursday vs. Kickapoo. Make sure you come out and support your HILLCREST HORNETS!
Hillcrest Hornets - 6
Ozark Tigers - 3
The Hornet’s won their 5th game of the season Monday after the Tiger’s struck first. The Hornets came back with 3 goals while giving up another to finish the first half with a 3-2 lead. 3 more goals for the Hornet’s put the game beyond reach for the Tiger’s who got the last goal of the night with about 15 minutes left. In addition to being their 5th win of the season. it was Hillcrest’s first ever victory over Ozark. Hornet’s goals were scored by Bryce Collier (3), Michael Freeman (2) and Cody Wallace. Ozark goals scored by x, #10 and #5.



Next up is the Willard Tournament this week - with our first game being on Friday. Here are the first round match ups:
Thursday Oct. 2:
Willard(H) vs Rogersville(V) 6:00 pm Main Field
Friday Oct. 3:
Bolivar(H) vs Hillcrest(V) 5:00 pm Main Field
New Covenant(H) vs Cassville(V) 5:00 pm East Field
Webb City(H) vs Monett(V) 7:00 pm Main Field
Saturday’s first games will be played at either 8:00am or 10:00am. Brackets should be available at the gate. Come out and cheer on our Hornets!

Congratulations to the Hornets on their 2nd place finish this weekend in New Covenant’s tournament. Your work ethic and teamwork are paying off. Great Job!
Vs. Sacred Heart Win 3-0
Vs. New Covenant Loss 5-3
Vs. Central Win 6-1
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2008 Hillcrest Hornet Soccer Schedule and Scores
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Tues. 9/2
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Waynesville
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V/JV
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4:00
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L 0-3
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Thur. 9/4 9/11
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Rogersville
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V/JV
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4:30
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W 5-1
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Tues. 9/9
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Parkview
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V/JV
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4:30
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L 1-5
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Fri 9/12 Sat 9/12 Sat 9/12
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Sacred Heart NewCovenant Central
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2nd Place Finish
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W 3-0 L 5-3 W 6-1
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Tues. 9/16
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Joplin
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V/JV
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4:30
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L 0-8
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Thur. 9/18
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Bolivar
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V/JV
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4:00
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L 2-4
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Fri. 9/19
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Greenwood
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V/JV
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5:00
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L 0-2
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Tues. 9/23
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Camdenton
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V/JV
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4:00
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L 1-8
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Thurs. 9/25
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Monett (at Cooper)
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V/JV
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4:00
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W 7-6
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Mon. 9/29
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Ozark (at Cooper)
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V/JV
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4:00
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W 6-3
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Thurs 9/30 10/16
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Kickapoo
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V/JV
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4:00
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L 0-6
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Fri.-Sat 10/3-4
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Willard Tourney
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vs Boliver/
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New Cov.
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L1-2/L2-9
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Tues. 10/7
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Rolla
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V/JV
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4:00
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L 1-10
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Thurs. 10/9
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West Plains
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V/JV
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4:30
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W 2-0
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Mon. 10/13
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Central
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V
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4:00
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W 5-4
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Tues. 10/14
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Lebanon
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V/JV
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4:00
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Home
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Tues. 10/21
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Glendale
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V/JV
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5:00
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Away
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Tues. 10/28
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Nixa *SENIOR NIGHT
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V/JV
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4:00
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Home
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Thurs. 10/30
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Willard
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V/JV
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4:30
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Away
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DISTRICT 12
* Carthage High School
* Central (Springfield) High School
* Hillcrest High School
* Joplin High School
* Neosho High School
* Willard High School
I was browing the sgfsoccer.com site and noticed that several young ladies received All Ozark Conference recognition. Congratulations to the following individuals:
First Team
Erin Boschen 11 F
Second Team
Elizabeth Durnall, Hillcrest, 11, MF
Sarah Rodriguez, Hillcrest, 11, MF
Honorable Mention
Kamay Freeman, Hillcrest, 11
Congratulation to Bryce and Michael for being recognized and selected for 2007 All Ozark Conference Honors
First Team - Bryce Collier
Honorable Mention - Michael Freeman
For complete lists, see www.sgfsoccer.com
This year has come to a close with our banquet last night and I want to say again how proud I am of our team for how they conducted themselves and played hard this season. I would also like to congratulate Bryce Collier for being selected to the 1st Team All District and to Michael Freeman being selected with and honorable mention.
We also had awards presented which deserve to be repeated here.
Offensive MVP: Bryce Collier
Defensive MVP: Michael Freeman
Most Improved: Mitchell Boyles
Most Improved: Mark Blaine
Hornet Award: Ricky Price
Congratulations again to the entire team and a big thank you to all the parents and family who supported the team.
Keith Freeman