Boys Class 1 2011 State Champions AND Girls Class 1 2010 & 2011 State Champions
8November2011
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Today’s Sectional Game between SCHS and Crocker at Dixon, Mo has been cancelled. As soon as alternate arraignments are finalized, they’ll be posted.
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3November2011
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On a gusty evening on the Greenwood home turf and in a rematch of last year’s District 10 Championship, the Irish pick up a 4 – 0 victory to advance to the Sectional round of the State Playoffs. With the Irish having the wind at their backs during the first half, they dominated possession and were a constant threat to the Greenwood Goalkeeper Evan Loyd’s goal. The Irish went ahead in the third minute on a Mitch Moncada goal with an assist from Reid Harbach. Then five minutes later the Irish got another goal from Mitch Moncada as he tore through the Bluejays defense to slot one past Loyd. The Irish continued to dominate the half outshooting the Bluejays twelve to one at half time.
The second half began similar to the first half with the Irish getting an early goal in the fifth minute by Mitch Moncada to earn a hat trick on the night. Mitch collected a through ball from left outside flank, senior, Luke Straus maneuvered around two defenders and finished far post past the reach of Loyd. The Irish finished off the night with a thirty-third minute goal by Evan Craig as he beat three defenders and slotted his shot low past a diving Loyd.
The Irish move on to the Sectional Round where they’ll play the winner of the Dixon vs Crocker game on Tuesday, Nov. 8. The time and location will be determined after the winner of that game is known.
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1November2011
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The Irish advance to the District 10 Finals to face Greenwod after a big win over Thomas Jefferson. The Irish came out of the gate fast against TJ High with an early goal by Evan Craig. The Irish followed that goal up with another Evan Craig goal just two minutes later with an assist by Mitch Moncada. The Irish went on to score 9 more goals in the first half: Reilly Harbach (Mitch Moncada), Luke Straus ( Mitch Moncada), Evan Craig (Dallas Moses), Danny Renner (Reid Harbach), Danny Renner (Luke Straus), Dallas Moses (Reilly Harbach), Evan Craig (Mitch Moncada), Mitch Moncada, Evan Craig (Mitch Moncada), with the final score 11 – 0 and the game ending at half-time.
The Irish will face Greenwood in a rematch from last years District 10 finals, Wednesday, November 2, 6:00 p.m. at the Greenwood Stadium field at the Cooper Sports Complex.
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1November2011
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The Irish will begin their defense of the District 10 Titile on November 1 against Thomas Jefferson at the Cooper Sports Complex – Greenwood Stadium Field at 4:30 p.m.
The Irish will face Thomas Jefferson who got past New Covenant Academy in a first round match. In the other District 10 match up, Greenwood will face College Heights at 6:00 p.m. following the Irish match.
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1November2011
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The SCHS Fight’n Irish Seniors and their Parents
John Mullins and Family
Nick Mullen and Family
Burke James and Family
Luke Straus and Family
Reid Harbach with Family
Garrett Buster and Family — Picture Coming Soon!
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1November2011
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Irish Wrap up Undefeated Season of 23 – 0 -1 on Senior Night
SCHS completed the Regular Season undefeated with a 6 – 0 win against New Covenant Academy on Senior Night. With Seniors Garrett Buster, Reid Harbach, Burke James, Nick Mullen, John Mullins and Luke Straus being recognized, the Irish got on the board in the sixth minute. Luke Straus received a pass from Mitch Moncada to put the Irish on top to stay. The Irish went on to score five more goals by Mitch Moncada (Luke Straus), Evan Craig (Reilly Harbach), Mithch Moncada (Garrett Buster) Luke Straus (Reilly Harbach) and Landon Green.
Our Seniors — Thanks for all of your hard work and effort! You’ll be missed!!!
Garrett Buster
Burke James
John Mullins
Reid Harbach
Nick Mullen
Luke Straus
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24October2011
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Two of the top SW Missouri HS teams squared off on a beautiful Saturday afternoon at Drury University. The Irish entered the game with an undefeated 21 – 0 – 1 record and (Class 3, District 10 Top Seed) Nixa entered with a 20 – 2 record. Both teams entered the game with an eye on preparing for the the District Tournament beginning next week.
The Irish got on the board first with nice goal from left outside mid, Luke Straus (Reid Harbach). Straus took a through ball slotted in from midfielder Harbach and finished far post past the diving Nixa keeper, Mason Young. The Irish carried the momentum for the next five minutes or so, however the Eagles were able to get one back. With left outside back Randall pushing forward looking for a second goal, the Eagles were able to get a long clearance from their back line and a quick counter. The Eagles leading scorer, Drake Trease took the ball down and was able to get behind the Irish back line for a finish to the far post. However, just before the end of the half, the Irish took the lead on great individual play from Reilly Harbach. Harbach gathered the ball just outside the eighteen, moved around his marker and put one in past Young.
With the Irish carrying the momentum into the second half they continued to put pressure on the Eagles goal. Reilly Harbach again found the back of the net with a nice finish from a cross by Luke Straus. Straus found Harbach unmarked near the six yard box. Harbach cradled the cross and slotted past the Nixa keeper. Less than two minutes later, Mitch Moncada found a slashing Evan Craig from the right outside mid position. Evan took one touch and buried his shot to put the Irish out of reach.
With the win the Irish move to 22 – 0 – 1. This week the Irish face New Covenant Academy on Senior Night, Tuesday Oct. 25. The Irish begin District play on Nov. 1 at 4:30 pm at the Cooper Sports Complex, hosted by Greenwood Lab School.
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24October2011
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Game Report by Bev Buster Correction: Goal scored by Nick Mullen in the Camdenton Game.
The Irish JV started off the Parkview tournament facing Camdenton. Despite a lot of effort and two Irish shots deflecting off the goalposts, the Irish JV went into halftime tied 0 – 0. In the second half, the Irish got on the board with a goal by Nick Mullen (Gabe Straus) to put the Irish on top 1-0. This Irish held defensively and went on to win the first round match, putting them in the winners side of the bracket.
Saturday morning the Irish faced a tough Kickapoo team and despite playing well, they were defeated 2-0.
Saturday afternoon the Irish JV entered the third place match against Nixa. The kickoff was only one-half an hour before the varsity Catholic-Nixa game begin played at Drury University. After a lot of back and forth action, the game ended in a 0-0 draw. The Irish went into the OT periods looking to get going offensively, however, Nixa held firm and didn’t allow a goal. With the score tied after both OT periods, the game moved to PK’s. Keeper Drew Rash was able to outlast the Nixa keeper and give the Irish the victory for 3rd place.
With the win, the Irish JV close their season with a final record of 10-3-1. All victories were shutouts.
Marshfield (7-0), College Heights (3-0), Rogersville (1-0, game ended early due to lightning), Greenwood (4-0), Marshfield (6-0), Rogersville (1-0), Ozark (1-0), Bolivar (4-0), Camdenton (1-0) and Nixa (0-0, won by PKs)
The losses were against Carthage (1-1, lost in PKs), Bolivar (0-1) and Kickapoo (0-2). The tie was against Willard and ended 2-2.
Congratulations Irish JV on a GREAT season. For those seniors that will be moving on, thank you for all of your hard work and efforts and for helping to guide the younger players in building the Irish traditions!
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21October2011
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The Fight’n Irish put on a dominate passing and possessing game against the Willard Tigers. SCHS dominated possession against the Tigers during the first half. While the Tigers packed the defensive side of the field, the Irish were patient and switched the field numerous times before breaking the Tigers down for a goal. Late in the first half, the Irish were awarded a penalty kick for a hand ball in the box. Senior, Luke Straus finished his PK, however, he was forced to retake the kick as the Irish were judged to be into the Penalty Box too early. Again, Luke, buried his chance to put the Irish in front to stay.
The second half saw the Irish continue to dominate the game and scored two more goals. Evan Craig caressed a long cross by Reid Harbach, cut-in onto his favorite left foot and sent a hard shot to the keeper’s left to put the Irish up by two. In the thirtieth minute, Ryan Randall, making a run from the left outside sent in a long shot which sailed over the keeper into the far side netting.
With the win the Irish Varsity earn their 21st win on the Season. I believe this puts the Irish 2 games away from tying the all time win total for a season of 23.
JV Match
In the JV Match, the Irish got goals (assists) from Tommy Giovanni (Gabe Straus) and Connor Arens (Andrew James). It was enough to earn a tie with the Willard Tigers JV. The JV record on the season is 8 wins, two loses and two ties. (8 – 2 -2).
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21October2011
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The JV will be playing in the eight team Parkview JV Tournament over the weekend of Oct. 21 – 22. The JV will open with a game against Camdenton JV at 5:00 p.m. at JFK Stadium. See the Parkview web site for updated information.
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