by Administrator on May 24, 2006
The Pershing Generals defeated Catholic, 2-0, to claim the girl’s 6th middle school championship and the 12th soccer championship for the school. Both goals were scored by seventh grader Emily Cline in the first half. It is the team’s second consecutive championship and third in four years. SGFsoccer has photos and information about the match.
Two Glendale Soccer little sisters helped anchor the Pershing defense as the outside backs: Hannah Garrad and Alix Opfer.
Pershing finishes the season with a 7-0-2 record and is unbeated in their last 18 games. The Pershing Boys and Girls Varsity teams are on a combined 37-game unbeaten streak with a record of 35-0-2 over the past two years. The last time a Pershing Varsity team lost was on May 17, 2004 when the girls lost to Cherokee in the tournament semifinals.
Congratulations to Coach Jim Cook (father of former Glendale assistant coach Ann Cook) for his third middle school championship. He coached the first two boys championship teams at Pershing. This is his first girls championship team.
by Administrator on May 24, 2006
Coach Rogers wanted everyone to know:
Susan Meyer received a call from Rachel’s mom.
Rachel’s surgery went well and she is currently in recovery. Outlook is very positive. Please keep Rachel in your thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.
by Administrator on May 24, 2006
SGFsoccer has posted a summary and numerous photos from last night’s match.
The News-Leader has an extended story in the paper version, but it is not posted online. The paper version includes a photo of the webmaster’s favorite frosh.
Congratulations to Lou Opfer for being named one of the News-Leader’s Athletes of the Week for May 15-21, 2006.
Finally, you can get a glimpse of the future Falcons tonight as Pershing takes on their archrival, Catholic, for the Middle School Championship at 7:30pm on Cooper 1. The first two games this season ended in 0-0 ties. FYI, Pershing’s last two girl’s championships have been penalty kick wins over Catholic.
by Administrator on May 23, 2006
The Falcons lost to the Kickapoo Chiefs, 0-2, in tonight’s sectional match. The Varsity finished the season with a 13-10-1 record and won the District 11 championship.
A big thanks to the Falcons Nation for coming out to support the team. It was, by far, our largest turn out of the season.
by Administrator on May 23, 2006
Steve Olson at SGFsoccer has written a preview of tonight’s sectional battle between the Falcons and the team in the yellow shirts. He takes a look at the friendships that will be suspended for a few hours as well as some of the key matchups. As he did with the boys in the fall, Steve has once again become a prognosticator and has given the edge to the yellow shirts:
“Most importantly, which team will move on? The favorite has to be the Chiefs.”
The Falcons Nation hopes that Steve extends his prediction record to a perfect 0-3 0-2.
by Administrator on May 23, 2006
Today’s News-Leader has a story about Glendale’s own Ashley Meyer & Rebecca Robinson and Kickapoo’s Rachel Lavoy & Afton Weimer as valedictorians and friends doing battle in tonight’s sectional match.
“‘We feel no pressure,’ said Glendale coach Jeff Rogers. ‘Everyone knows Kickapoo is supposed to win. Just like everyone knew Rolla was supposed to win.’”
Kickoff is at 7:00pm on Cooper 1. With graduation over and final exams for everyone else later in the week, let’s try to get a large turnout from the Falcons Nation.
by Administrator on May 22, 2006
The Ozarks Conference All-Conference team has been announced and seven Falcons have received honors.
1st Team
Megan Garrad (So)
Lorin Opfer (So)
2nd Team
Ashley Meyer (Sr)
Rebecca Robinson (Sr)
Laura McElroy (Jr)
Honorable Mention
Lauren Bettlach (Jr)
Maggie Schrier (So)
