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DeSmet Postmortem

by Administrator on November 22, 2008

Image courtesy of SGFsoccer.com

Check back. More stories will be added as we find them.

Prepcasts.com: Glendale vs. DeSmet. Archived audio of most of the match. Audio trouble occurred with about 7 minutes left in the second overtime and was not resolved until some time after the match. The webmaster was hoping the archive would be complete, but alas, it is the Rose Mary Woods edition.

STLtoday: Glendale Rallies for OT Win

News-Leader: Falcons Advance to Title Game

SGFsoccer: Class 3 Semifinals

SGFsoccer Flickr Photos: For now, check the full SGFsoccer photostream. A few photos are up now. He has over 200 to sort through. Look for more photos later in the Glendale Soccer set.

News-Leader Blog: Glendale Advances to Finals with Double-Overtime Win

News-Leader Blog: Glendale and DeSmet Set to Kick Off

News-Leader Blog: Glendale Trails 1-0 at Halftime

KansasCity.com: Rockhurst Soccer Team Blanks McCluer North

Photo courtesy of SGFsoccer.com

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Falcons Advance to State Chamionship!

by Administrator on November 21, 2008

The Falcons defeated the DeSmet Spartans, 2-1, in 20T.
Match Stats: Devon Newport (1G/1A), Ryan Squires (1G).

Devon Newport scores the first Glendale goal on a free kick. Ryan Squires scores the game winner in the second OT off a Devon Newport corner.

The Falcons will play the Rockhurst Hawklets on Saturday night at 7:00pm for the Class 3 championship.

This is the first time that St. Louis has not been represented in the soccer championship game in the state’s largest classification.

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Final Four Friday Finally Arrives

by Administrator on November 21, 2008

News about the Falcons:

News about the other teams:

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Final Four – Thursday Roundup

by Administrator on November 20, 2008

Over at SGFsoccer, CBC Coach Terry Michler has a preview of the four teams (Glendale, DeSmet, Rockhurst, & McCluer North) playing in the Class 3 Final Four.

Dan Lucy from KOLR 10 visited practice yesterday and filmed a report that should air this evening.

We previously mentioned that Prepcasts.com will live stream the Glendale vs. DeSmet match on Friday. It has also been anounced that the MSHSAA Internet Network will live stream the Class 3 championship match. The broadcast begins at 6:45pm with kickoff schedule for 7:00pm.

Don’t forget tonight’s reception in the Glendale cafeteria at 6:00pm.

Steve Olson has posted some Final Four Resources and Directions over at SGFsoccer.com.

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Wednesday Announcements

by Administrator on November 19, 2008

Mark your calendars! The Glendale Soccer Banquet will be on Wednesday, December 10 Monday, December 15 at 6:00pm. Details to follow.

Don’t forget that Coach Rogers will be on The Jock 98.7 at 2:20pm to discuss Glendale Soccer.

The East community supplement to the News-Leader has an interview with senior Ryan Partch.

Former Falcon and current Drury Panther Steve Wilczewski was named to the NCAA Division II All-Midwest Region second team.

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Final Four News – Tuesday

by Administrator on November 18, 2008

Glendale Soccer Live!
Prepcasts will be streaming the Glendale vs. DeSmet semifinal on Friday night beginning at 7:45pm.

Parking & Admission
Admission: $7.00
Parking: $2.00

Directions to Anheuser-Busch Center
I-44 East to Bowles Avenue Exit
Go straight on South Highway Drive for approximately 2 miles to the Rudder Road Exit
Make a Left at the stop sign and go about one-half mile to Yarnell Road
Make a left and go under the viaduct of Highway 44
Turn left into Soccer Park

Spirit Bus
A spirit bus will be going to and from St. Louis on Friday and Saturday.

Friday
Bus leaves 3:30pm, returns 1:00am, Game is at 8:00pm.

Saturday
Bus leaves at 9:00am, returns at 6:00pm, 3rd place game at 1:00pm (if we lose Friday)
Bus leaves at 3:00pm, returns at 12:00am, 1st place game at 7:00pm (if we win Friday)

Media Coverage
STLtoday: DeSmet Defies Expectations to Reach Missouri Class 3 Boys Soccer Semifinals
SGFsoccer: Springfield Represents This Weekend

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The Week Ahead (Revision 1)

by Administrator on November 17, 2008

Please Note: The players are staying at the Drury Inn and Suites Fenton at 1088 South High Way Drive; Fenton, MO 63026; 636-343-7822. The parents hotel is approximately 1.5 miles away.

Monday
Players will be wearing their Final Four t-shirts to school.

All players will meet Devon & Ryan at the track at 3:30pm for some running and stretching.

Tuesday
Practice at 4:00pm.

Wednesday
Coach Rogers will be on The Jock 98.7 at 2:20pm to discuss Glendale Soccer.

Practice at 4:00pm.

Thursday
11:30am

Seniors go to lunch at Haruno’s.

3:30pm
DeSmet study in the Glendale library.

6:00pm
A reception will be held in the Glendale cafeteria with food, drinks and cake for all past, present and future Glendale Falcons players and families. We would specifically like to invite all players from the 1991 & 1994 Final Four teams to attend this celebration.

Friday
7:20am
Players will attend the FCA meeting to be recognized.

8:20am
Hallway Parade

9:00am
Bus Departs for Fenton

8:00pm
Glendale Falcons vs. DeSmet Spartans

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