3February2010

Springfield Catholic Soccer Adds Experience to Boy’s Staff

Posted by soccermom under: Boys News; Irish Soccer.

“I can’t tell you how excited I am to have Zach returning to Springfield and especially to have him coaching at Springfield Catholic.  He returns after gaining two years of invaluable experience at the college level.  His knowledge of what it takes to play in college will be a big help to our players as they decide where they want to play after high school.  He will be the Head Coach of the JV team and a big help with the Varsity squad as an Assistant Coach.  This will be nothing new to him as he fulfilled the same positions back in Dubuque at Hempstead H.S. in 2000 and 2001.  I don’t really look at our staff as having anyone more important than another.  We are just a group of coaches that love this game and give everything we can to help the players improve as individuals and as a team, says Head Coach Joe Kofron.  Zach will also be able to spend time expanding our Camps and building programs for the young kids in the Springfield Catholic Schools.”

Zach comes back to Springfield after being the assistant men’s coach at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa for the past two seasons. While in Dubuque, Alumbaugh helped guide the Duhawks to two conference championships and two NCAA Division III tournament appearances, reaching the Final Four in 2008 and the Sweet 16 in 2009. Along with being the top assistant, Zach was also in charge of the goalkeepers for both the men’s and women’s team at Loras. Prior to his time in Dubuque Zach was a coach and Director of External Affairs with the Springfield Soccer Club from 2004 to 2008. Alumbaugh is a 2002 graduate of Loras College receiving his degree in Sports Management and Administration. Zach was a four year starter in goal for the Duhawks and still holds career records for shutouts and saves at Loras and his career 1.31 GAA is good for 4^th all time. Zach has a USSF coaching license.

Zach and his fiancée Kelli will be getting married in June of 2010 and will live in Springfield.

Zach joins Dr. Tom Hoff and Chad Jaeger, former players of Drury University, and Dr. Joe Kofron, who played for the University of Evansville, for the upcoming fall 2010 season.

11December2009

2009 All-Star Roster Includes Bailey and Bowenschulte

Posted by soccermom under: Irish Soccer.

Congratulations to both  David Bailey and Justin Bowenschulte as the are name to the 6th Annual Southwest All-Star Roster. The 6th Annual Southwest All-Stars Games, presented by SGFsoccer.com and Springfield Soccer Club, will be held Tuesday June 22, 2008 at the Cooper Soccer complex at Lake Country Soccer. There will be a Girls Game consisting of seniors from the Spring 2010 season along with the Boys game.

You can find the All-Star details and full roster on SGFsoccer.com.

10December2009

Catholic Soccer Awards Banquet

Posted by soccermom under: Irish Soccer.

 The 3rd annual Boy’s Soccer Award Banquet started with endearing comments and prayer by Msgr Orf at Millie’s Cafe.  After the meal, guest speaker Drury Coach Ryan Swanaddress the team about what it takes to play at the next level.  Then awards were presented to the following athletes:
 

JV Awards:

POY – David Taylor       

DPOY – Danny Renner   

OPOY – Jim Hill     
 

Rookie of the year – Evan Craig       

Most improved – Tim Brooks   

Coaches 100% – John Mullins       

Spirit of the Irish – Nick Engler       

Varsity Awards:

 POY – David Bailey

DPOY – Taylor Arens

OPOY – Justin Bowenschulte

Rookie of the year – Mitch Moncada

Most improved – Josh Moncada

Coaches 100% – David Bailey
Spirit of the Irish – Justin Bowenschulte

Then the seniors were recognized with coach’s comments and pictures/plaques. 

See flickr account for full size photos.

8December2009

Catholic Players – All-State

Posted by soccermom under: Irish Soccer.

Congratulations to those SCHS Players that are recognized on the All-State teams.  As with all these selected teams, there are some very worthy players that were not mentioned that were as deserving.   
 (COMPLETE LIST)

2December2009

Springfield Catholic Finishes 2nd in State

Posted by soccermom under: Irish Soccer.

Springfield Catholic faced Whitfield at the Class 1 Championship game.   Although the game was fairly evenly matched, a couple of players on the Whitfield team gave Catholic a challenge that proved to be a difference in the game.  Catholic was unable to come back after giving up a goal on a “give and go” play by Whitfield in the first half.

Catholic finished the year with a 19-5 record and a respectable title of 2nd place in the State of Missouri – Class 1 Division.

30November2009

Catholic Players are Recognized

Posted by soccermom under: Irish Soccer.

The All-District and All-Region teams have been released.  All-Conference and All-State teams will be posted when available.

Congratulations to the following players for their recognition. 

All-District (see entire selection)

All-Region (see entire selection)

20November2009

Catholic Advances to Class 1 Championship Game

Posted by soccermom under: Irish Soccer.

Springfield Catholic faced J.F. Kennedy Catholic today in the first Class 1 tournament game.  Springfield Catholic was able to control much of the time with their possession game.  Springfield Catholic first got on the board at 14 minutes when Junior Nick Kofron took a free kick, when  Sophomore Luke Straus was fouled, that Senior David Bailey was able to finish.  Only two minutes later, Freshman Mitchell Moncada fought down field with the ball and had a sharp pass to Senior Justin Bowenschulte.  Bowenschulte’s hard shot fired pass the Kennedy GK.

J.F. Kennedy Catholic began showing frustration as Springfield Catholic continued to control the game.  Along with frustration, the game became more and more physical eventually resulting in 7 player yellow cards being handed to Kennedy players and 2 coach yellow cards that resulted in the Kennedy’s coach being ejected from the game. 

Springfield Catholic topped off their score in 69th minute when Junior Adam Entrup scored off a pass from Sophomore Luke Straus.  Springfield Catholic advances to the championship game with the 3-0 win over J.F. Kennedy Catholic.

Springfield Catholic will play the winner of  today’s Whitfield/St. Pius X game.

If you are not already at Fenton – hope you can join us tomorrow for the 4:00 pm Championship game.  However, if you can’t be here, you can watch it on an internet broadcast at http://mshsaa.tv/events/7720

GO IRISH!

19November2009

Catholic Leaves for State Tournament

Posted by soccermom under: Irish Soccer.

The parent’s of the Springfield Catholic Boy’s Soccer Team pooled together their personal money to provide the team a nice bus to the Final Four.  So a big shoutout from the boys to their parents thanking them for making the tournament special.

The Springfield Catholic Boy’s Soccer team left the high school today – Hope to see everyone in Fenton!

12November2009

Final Four Shirts Delivery Scheduled – Thanks for your Support!

Posted by soccermom under: Irish Soccer.

Delivery of the T-shirts will be at lunch at the Springfield Catholic High School on Thursday.  Shirts can not be delivered without payment.  Please send payment  – any checks should be payable to Springfield Catholic Booster.  If you need to make other arrangements, please contact Michele Straus at ksstraus@sbcglobal.net.   

Springfield Catholic Fighting Irish Boy’s Soccer Final Four T-shirts are now AVAILABLE!  The shirts will be long sleeve white t-shirts with the following designs on back and front.  

The costs of each shirt is $12 for both Adult and Youth sizes, XXL will costs $15 each.  

   FRONT                                                         BACK

GO IRISH!

12November2009

Catholic Returns To Final Four

Posted by soccermom under: Irish Soccer.

HIGHLIGHT VIDEO – Although it took Catholic about 5 minutes in settle in and work with the rough terrian, once they took control, they dominated the game. However the bad memories of last year’s game continued to haunt the Irish as they were unable to finish in the first half. The first half ended 0-0.

The Irish started the second half dominating the game  but in this half, finding the back of the net. Catholic two seniors combined to score all four Catholic goals. David Bailey got a hat trick and Justin Bowenschulte scored one goal to get Catholic’s 4-0 win. Assists were from Luke Straus, Nick Kofron and Evan Craig.

KOLR10/Fox27 included some game highlights in the Sports segment.

Catholic next game is at the state tournament on Friday, November 20 at noon.  The tournament bracket can be located on the MSHSAA website -  or linked HERE.

Check back for Final Four T-shirt order info.