Waynesville Lady Tigers

2008 Season Updates:

2007 Season Highlights:

Season Records:
- Win/Loss- 17/5; Ozark Conference 7-2
- Shutouts- 13
- Goals Scored- 82 (3.7 goals/game)
- Goals Allowed-21 (.95 goals/game)
Championships:
- Ozark Conference
- Zizzer Classic
Most memorable Moments:
- Beating Rolla for the first time
- Defeating a top 5 State-Ranked Team
- Coming from 0-4 Halftime deficit to win 5-4
Honored Players:

Media Coverage:

Season Coverage:

Nixa. In a game that was twice postponed due to lightning, the Tiger were able to secure a 4-2 win over the Nixa Lady Eagles. The Eagles struck first on a corner kick aided by a strong wind in opening minutes of the game. The Tigers pounced back to tie the game after a 50 minute postponement on a goal by Lauren Kelly off a corner kick by Natasha Lord. The Tigers shortly thereafter turned in the second goal on a PK by Katie Pritchard due to a Nixa handball in their box. The Eagles answered the Waynesville goal after the second weather delay. The Waynesville game winner came midway through the second period on a goal by Katie Pritchard and a Lauren Kelly assist. The final score was secured off a shot by Erica Combs and a Natasha Lord assist.

Springfield Catholic. The Lady Tigers pulled out a victory over the state’s No. 5-ranked Class 1 team by a score of 3-1. The Tigers got the scoring going early on a PK by Katie Pritchard. The Irish evened the score before the half on a shot in the Waynesville's box. The Lady Irish keep the pressure on the Tigers with precise passing and solid midfield play. The Tigers countered with a half dozen defensive back and goalie saves. The tide of the game changed in the latter part of the second period when Natasha Lord got the winning goal on a long bomb from 35 yards out. Lauren Kelly put in the insurance goal shortly thereafter on a cross from Natasha Lord. Special recognition goes to the defensive unit of:

Jefferson City/Senior Night. The Tigers lost a hard fought battle to the Jays, 2-3. Waynesville struck first on a break-away goal by Natasha Lord. The half ended with the Tigers on top 1-0. The Jays evened the score early in the second period. Katie Pritchard put the Tigers on top on a solo effort shortly thereafter. The Jays using most of their 20 plus roster were able to keep fresh legs in the game and got the go ahead goal late in the second period. The Tigers out shot the Jays 11-7 but missed on three good scoring opportunities in the Jays' box.

Waynesville honored its seniors before the start of the game for their contributions to the Lady Tiger Soccer Team:

Parkview. The Tigers won 5-0 and chalked up their 13th shutout. The team got the game winner in the eighth minute when Katie Pritchard #10 beat two defenders and placed the shot in the far post net. The scoring continue in the second period when the Tigers scored 4 additional goals on the following combinations:

Katie Pritchard earned the hat trick on a cross by Natasha Lord #19 and off a give and go in the box with Erica Combs #5.
Lauren Kelly got the 4th goal when she headed in a Natasha Lord rebound that hit the the crossbar.
Lynette Newcomb #13 put in the fifth and final goal of the match on an assist by Shanna Neeley #7.

West Plains. The Lady Tiger Varsity tallied their 12th shutout of the season by defeating the Zizzers 4-0. Natasha Lord #19 got the scoring going midway through the first period on shot just inside the West Plains box after missing on several shots early in the period. The second score was the results of a cross from Katie Pritchard #10 and the goal by Erica Combs #5. The third goal came early in the second half by Katie Prichard who drove the length of the field and finished the play. The final score came from a rocket shot from Natasha Lord outside the box to close out the game.

The Junior Varsity won 5-0 on another outstanding defensive effort and improved their record to 8-7-1. Scoring included:

Casey Edie assisted by Kirsten Lord
Abby Clabaugh unassisted
Destiny Bio assisted by Kim Bigelow
Bigelow assisted by Bio
Tiffany Robertson unassisted

Kickapoo JV Tournament. In their first game the Tiger JV played two scoreless halves against Neosho but lost in penalty shots, 2-3. It was an exciting finish to a good defensive effort. This was the first shoot-out for most of the JV players. In the afternoon game Kristen Hesteness #8 scored with about 19 minutes left in the game to beat Glendale 1-0. Kim Bigelow #23 chalked up her fifth assist of the season setting a new JV record. Tiffany Robertson claimed shutouts in goal during both games.

Glendale. Waynesville lost a closely fought game against Glendale 1-2 (OT) in the closing minutes of the first overtime period. Glendale struck first at the 20 minute mark on a shot just outside the Waynesville box. Waynesville equaled the score on a break-away by Erica Combs who pass around the Glendale keeper to Lauren Kelly who finish the play. The first period ended 1-1. The second half was another defensive battle however, each side had opportunities to pull ahead. Goalie Crystal Hutchinson made two picture perfect saves to keep the score even. The regulation time ended with Glendale getting 10 shots on goal to Waynesville's 7. The OT period began similar to the second period with each team trying to gain ball possession. Again each team had opportunities to score but Glendale was able to capitalized on a Waynesville defensive mistake and put a high shot over the keeper's outstretch arms in the last two minutes of OT. A great game and the rematch will be worth the price of admission.

Joplin. Waynesville defeated Joplin 2-0 in a rain-shorten game. The scoring got started when Natasha Lord #19 cross the ball to Katie Pritchard #10 who headed the ball to her feet and volleyed the ball into the Joplin net. The first half ended 1-0. Lightning threatened the game several times and the start of the second half. Once the period began the Tigers were able to control possession and get the ball to Mallory Omundson #4 who dribbled it down the middle of the field to take a shot that bounced off the goalie who left it for Mallory to make the easy goal. The game was called at the 50 minute mark due to severe weather.

Zizzer Tournament Champions. The Tigers got off to a good 1st round game by defeating the Valley View Lady Blazers of Jonesboro, Arkansas by a score of 7-0. In the second round the Tigers were matched up with a very physical Sikeston Lady Bulldog team. After a grueling 80 minutes the Tigers were able to sink 2 goals by Lauren Kelly, #16 and hold the bulldogs scoreless for a 2-0 win. This game marked the 10th shutout of the season for the Lady Tigers.

The final game will go down as one of the wildest finishes in Tiger history and looked like a script from a Hollywood sports movie. The Tigers met the Notre Dame Rebels from St Louis in the Championship Game. Using a strong wind advantage in in the first half, the Rebels scored first. The Tigers answered this score on a penalty kick by Katie Pritchard, #10. The Tigers were showing their tired legs from the earlier games and were consistently pressured by the Rebels who used a precision passing game to set up multiple scoring opportunities. The Tigers weathered a barrage of shots and before the half ended found themselves down 4-1. Coach Josh Scott regrouped the shell-shocked Tigers during the break and told the team that their pride and reputation was on the line.

Using the wind advantage in the second half the Lady Tigers began the slow climb to get out of the hole they had dug. The Tiger second goal came from a Katie Pritchard breakaway midway through the second period. Five minutes later the Tigers struck "goal" again from a line drive shot from Natasha Lord, #19 from the Notre Dame forty. As the game clock began to wind down the Tigers were able to pull off two of the most remarkable shots. Orielle Thomas, #11, a Tiger Defensive back, move forward of the midfield line and took a shot that hit hard in front of the Notre Dame Defense and bounce high into the air over the goalie and into the net, equaling the score at 4-4. With momentum shifting and time running out the Tigers were able to maintain ball possession and were awarded a direct kick from a Rebel foul. Natasha Lord took a rocket blast just passed the midfield line that sailed over the goalie, into the back of the net, and into Lady Tiger Soccer Lore. Final score 5-4, you should have been there! Zizzer Classic All Tournament Team selections were:

Lauren Kelly
Natasha Lord
Katie Pritchard
Orielle Thomas

Lebanon. The Lady Tigers continue to climb the Ozark Conference ladder by defeating the Lebanon Lady Jackets by a score of 2-0. This was a hard fought game by both sides matching speed against speed and stingy defensives against potent offenses. The first half ended scoreless and sent the squads into the break trying to adjust to the other team's strategy. The Lady Tigers came out of the half with a determination to be physical and win more 50/50 balls. The first goal occurred in the 25th minute when Mallory Omundson #4 passed a ball to Katie Pritchard #10 moving to the left side of the box area. Katie put some major MOJO on the ball and “Bent it like Beckum” into the upper right corner of the goal. The final goal came off a Lebanon handball just outside their box area. Katie took the direct kick after a set play and buried the rocket into the back of the Lebanon net. Crystal Hutchinson #01 recorded her 8^th shutout and made two spectacular saves to seal the victory.

Rolla. The Waynesville Lady Tigers made a significant stride toward showing the Ozark Conference it will be a strong contender this season by shutting out the Rolla Lady Bulldogs, 3-0. This is the first time the Lady Tigers have defeated the Bulldogs and leave some doubt to the recently released region poll. The scoring got started in the first half on a perfect cross by Natasha Lord #19 from the right side into the far post area where Shanna Neeley #7 buried the winning goal into the back of the net . The first half ended 1-0 and with the Tigers having their first lead in the series history. The second half began with the teams battling it out for ball possession but eventually found the Tigers gaining the upper hand and getting their second goal off a Tash Lord corner kick and a Katie Pritchard #10 header. The final goal occur when Erica Combs #5 made a perfect pass to Stephanie Konvalin #12 who place a hard shot into the net.