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Here is a look at the updated District Standings after Week 8.  One more week to go and things are becoming more clear….  I will release my projections, as usual tomorrow.  I can already tell you that there are changes in Class 3 once again….

But here is how things stand with one game to play…

Class 3

1. Seneca                                   8-0         48.25
2. Reeds Spring                         6-2         43.09
3. Cassville                                5-3          37.61
4. Mount Vernon                      5-3          35.05
5. Aurora                                   4-4          31.2
6. Monett                                  2-6          25.5
7. Hollister                               2-6           21.45
8. East Newton                        0-8           14.82

Class 5

1. Glendale                              5-3              35.73
2. Lebanon                               5-3                35.38
3. Ozark                                   4-4                30.84
4. Branson                               3-5                23.84
5. Waynesville                         0-8                17.29
6. Central                                0-8                12.09

Since Reeds Spring took care of Bolivar to open the COC portion of their schedule, many fans have looked forward to next weeks matchup with Catholic to determine the final Champion of the conference.  To their credit, the Wolves themselves, have done a great job of not looking ahead.  Instead they have steadily taken care of business, seemingly getting better each week.

The latest to fall  was Buffalo.  Last night the Wolves defeated the Bison 49-6 in front of a large crowd at Carl Langley Field.

Wolves took control from the outset, finding the endzone on three of their first four possessions.

Kelly Newton got the party started with a five yard run, just 2:28 into the contest.  It was one of two scores for the fullback on the night.  He finish with just under 200 yards on the night.  That total took him over the century mark for the season.

Blake Gronvold also had two scores on the night and rushed for (unofficially) 139 yards.  JT Bayliff and Austin Staugaard added touchdown runs as well.

The defense would get into the scoring column as well.  Ben Moler intercepted a Kyle Cooley pass and returned it 15 yards for a pick-six.

In the end it was another running clock and another chance to let the reserves get some playing time under the Friday Night Lights.

With that win, we can finally talk about it.  Next week will be the defacto Small Central Ozarks Conference Championship game: Springfield Catholic vs Reeds Spring at Carl Langley Field.

In other games featuring area teams, Branson fell to Willard 49-14.  Strafford defeated Hollister 40-0.  And Forsyth lost to state ranked Sarcoxie 48-11.

Branson and Reeds Spring saw their softball seasons come to an end last night.  Both had quite a bit to be proud of this year…  While I have not taken a look at any of the final stats, thought I would share a few random thoughts…

1. These ladies can flat out play the game.
2. Izzy Erickson is BIG TIME.
3. Gracie Jaeger is one of the best all-around athletes this area has seen
4. Happy to see Britton Ellis back to 100%
5. Gonna miss seeing Mackenzie Duvall play
6. Lauren Garrison is clutch
7. RS only graduates two and Branson has a good group coming back
8. We are blessed with the facilities at both places.
9. The season flew by.
10. The RS triple play is something I will remember as will the two triples in the same inning by Abby Rudd..  they were in the same game and were both firsts for me.
11. Coaches are good people and great to work with.

While I mentioned a few names above I certainly did not mean to leave anyone out.  I could go on….I am grateful that I had a chance to see these ladies play and call some select games.  In my interactions, I found all of them to be nothing but pleasant and a real joy to be around.   Thanks to the coaches, players, parents, and fans for your support.

Former Lady Wolf and Current Lady Cat, Danielle Curnes has been named the Volleyball Player of the Week by the Association of Independent Institutions.

The Reeds Spring native has been a vital part of the tremendous season the Lady Cats are having.  They have already reached the 20 win mark.

The versatile senior was in great form in the Lady Cats two victories in the Lyon Triangular.  In the match one victory over Hanibal-LaGrange, she recorded Five Aces and Seven Kills.  Then, she followed that up, with a double-double (13 Kills and 18 digs) against the host school.

For the year, Curnes has 242 Kills and 262 digs.

Only two weeks left in the regular season.  And while the Class 5 District, in my opinion, has been set for a couple of weeks, the Class 3 District is anything, but.

Keep in mind, that my projections have nothing to do with what I would like to see happen.  Taking into consideration the results of games being played and the schedule that lies ahead, here is how I see things.

Class 3

1. Seneca- For the first time I move the Indians to the top spot.  Their victory over Cassville will make them tough to catch if they split the final two games.
2. Reeds Spring- The Wolves have been more impressive each week.  They have done everything possible the past FIVE weeks.  Have won all five games and won all of them convincingly Concentration is on the COC Title.  The seedings come out as they come out.
3. Aurora- These guys have been nothing short of impressive the past month.  They get Cassville this week.  They win… this spot will be theres.
4. Cassville- Wildcats finish with Aurora and Mount Vernon.  For the purpose of this, I see them falling to Aurora and defeating the ‘Neers.
5. Mount Vernon – I have moved these guys all over the place.  Its a great example of just how close the top five of this district are.  They finish with Lamar and Cassville.  They win either one of them and will jump.
6. Monett- Cubs are pretty well locked into this spot.  If they somehow upset Seneca it would really change things in the whole district.
7. Hollister- Tigers have had a tough time of it after picking up those two wins to start the year.  They are in no danger of dropping to the  8 spot but would need some help to move up.
8. East Newton- The Patriots have been pretty well locked in this spot for a few weeks.

The top five could still end up in almost any order.  Keep in mind that once the final standings are set, you will exchange positions with the team ahead of you if you beat them head to head.  (just a note about that, you can not move up OR down any more than one spot)  The movement will go from top to bottom.  So, for instance, if the number one seed lost to the number two seed, but the number two seed, lost to the three seed, the flip flop of one-two takes precedence over two-three.  If you are a Reeds Spring fan, Aurora, right now, is your friend.  If they continue to win they will act as a buffer between the Wolves and the two teams that beat them to start the season.  Regardless of how the standings come out it should set up some great matchups in the District Playoffs.

The next two weeks will be huge, with head to head matchups. and will tell the tale.  Any of the top five could still land the number one seed if things fall right.   I will go over more specific scenarios next week.

Class 5

1. Glendale – The high powered offense is again impressive and the head to head win over Lebanon practically assures them of this spot
2. Lebanon- See above
3. Branson- Pirates had a shot to move into this spot in the standings this past week but could not get past Republic.  Still, they have the win over Ozark in hand and will jump the Tigers, even if they dont catch them in the standings.
4. Ozark- Ozark has the battle with Nixa ahead and the game with Bolivar.  They COULD possibly win both.. but unless they can pass Lebanon in the standings they are locked into this spot
5. Waynesville- still winless but still a bit of a scary matchup.
6. Central- The Bulldogs finally get some offense going but it is not enough.

Not a lot of explanation needed here.. its the same as it has been for a few weeks.

 

The District Seedings have been released for the upcoming District Tournaments.

Branson will take part in the Class 4 District 11 Tournament that will take place at Parkview High School in Springfield.

The Lady Pirates have earned the number four seed and will take on the host school on Wednesday at 4:30.  They have not played the Lady Vikings this season.  Should they win they would play the top seeded Kickapoo Lady Chiefs in the semi-finals.  The split, two games against Kickapoo this year.

Despite a 15-6 record the Reeds Spring Lady Wolves received the Four Seed in the Four team Class 3 District 11 Tournament to be played at Logan-Rogersville.  They will face top seeded West Plains in a rematch of a great game played during the Springfield Tournament last weekend.  That game will be at 4:30 on Wednesday.  The winner will face the survivor of Rogersville and Hillcrest.

The District was left with four teams after Hollister elected to start playing Softball during the Spring season offered by MSHSAA.

Class 4 District 11

1. Kickapoo
2. Ozark
3. Nixa
4. Branson
5. Parkview
6. Glendale

Class 3 District 11

1. West Plains
2. Logan-Rogersville
3. Hilcrest
4. Reeds Spring

 

Here is a look at the current district standings, with two games left in the regular season..

Class 3

1. Seneca                   7-0     49
2. Reeds Spring        5-2      42.64
3. Mount Vernon     5-2      37.76
4. Cassville               4-3      35.91
5. Aurora                  4-3       34.28
6. Monett                 2-5        26.9
7. Hollister              2-5         22.4
8. East Newton        0-7         14.12

Class 5

1. Glendale                4-3          34.52
2. Lebanon                4-3          32.74
3. Ozark                    3-4           28.9
4. Branson                3-4            25.67
5. Waynesville          0-7            17.9
6. Central                   0-7          12.85

Some things are starting to become more clear and others still remain in the fog.  In Class 3 there seems to be a clear dividing line between the top five and the bottom three.  Class 5 has been pretty well set for over a week, now, and this weeks games only solidified it.

Here is a look at the way I project things coming out taking into account what has happened so far and what is left on the schedule….

Class 3

You could project this a lot of different ways.  Reeds Spring lost to Mt Vernon and Cassville.  So, if they finish right ahead of either of them, the two would switch places in the seeding.  Right now I am projecting Seneca to serve as a buffer between them.  Cassville and Seneca play this week, that game could really shake things up.

1. Reeds Spring- If the Wolves do make it here, its likely not to be until the final update after week Nine.  They must keep winning and be impressive in doing it.
2. Seneca- The Indians got a real test this week but still got the win.  Lets see how they fair against Cassville.  And Lamar is still looming out there too.
3. Cassville- The Wildcats could very well run the table.  That will make things interesting.  Remember if they finish right behind the Wolves they would jump them because of the head to head win
4. Mount Vernon- The ‘Neers sit two in the standings now.. But they still have Aurora, Lamar, and Cassville waiting.  Win them all and they get the one… They could drop them all, but I see them going 1-2.
5. Aurora- Houn Dawgs have a chance to help themselves as well over the next few weeks.  They play MTV this week… I see them playing again Week 10.
6. Monett- The Cubs have dropped four straight but should win two of their last three.  They will be on the road round one…
7. Hollister- The Tigers looked to be locked into this spot.  After winning the first two games of the season, things have gotten a lot tougher for them.  It doesnt get much easier this week Catholic is coming to town.
8. East Newton – Go ahead and write this one down in pen.

Class 5

I said last week that I thought I have this one pegged for how it was going to turn out… All this week did was give me even more confidence that I have it right..

1. Glendale- You have to be kidding me?  Throwing over 80 times… Over 800 yards?  That is total craziness
2. Lebanon – Pretty well locked in here… they already lost to the Falcons.
3. Branson – Pirates have a game in hand over Ozark.  But I am starting to think they wont have to use the jump, they may very well finish ahead of them anyway.
4. Ozark- Hard to see the Tigers finishing anywhere else.
5. Waynesville-  This team is a little hard to figure out.. As I have said previous weeks they always seem to start fast but have yet to finish on a Friday night.  They are not exactly the 0-fer team that you want to draw
6. Central-  The poor Bulldogs are having a rough time of it.. But they did score this week

 

Here is a look at the latest District Standings as things are starting to come more and more into view.  Next week will be big to help shake out things in the Class 3 district…

I will post my latest projections tomorrow….

Class 3

1. Seneca             6-0         49.33
2. Mount Vernon  5-1        42
3. Reeds Spring   4-2         41.17
4. Cassville          4-2         38.85
5. Aurora             3-3         31.52
6. Monett            2-4         26.54
7. Hollister         2-4         23.5
8. East Newton   0-6        14.59

Class 5

1. Glendale           4-2       38.33
2. Lebanon          4-2        33.83
3. Ozark              3-3         30.5
4. Branson           3-3         28.17
5. Waynesville     0-6        18
6. Central             0-6        13

Here are the latest football rankings.  Teams from SW Missouri are in BOLD!!!!

CLASS 6
Rank, team, Rec., Pts., LW
1. CBC (14), 4-1, 148, 2
2. Eureka (1), 5-0, 127, 3
3. Park Hill, 4-1, 124, 1
4. Blue Springs, 3-2, 102, 4
5. Kirkwood, 4-1, 95, 5
6. Lee’s Summit West, 4-1, 74, 6
7. Rockhurst, 4-1, 57, 7
8. Lindbergh, 5-0, 40, 8
9. Hazelwood Central, 4-1, 22, 9
10. Francis Howell, 4-1, 18, T10
Dropped out: No. T10 Rock Bridge
Also receiving votes: Rock Bridge (4-1), 13; Ritenour (5-0), 5

CLASS 5
Rank, team, Rec., Pts., LW
1. Vianney (15), 5-0, 150, 1
2. Staley, 5-0, 130, 2
3. Fort Zumwalt North, 5-0, 125, 3
4. Liberty, 5-0, 104, 4
5. Fort Osage, 4-1, 80, 5
6. Battle, 3-2, 78, 6
7. Pattonville, 2-2, 62, 8
8. Webster Groves, 3-1, 33, 10
9. Nixa, 5-0, 30, NR 
10. Carthage, 3-2, 22, NR 
Dropped out: No. 7 William Chrisman, No. 9 Chaminade
Also receiving votes: William Chrisman (4-1), 6; Chaminade (2-3), 5

CLASS 4
Rank, team, Rec., Pts., LW
1. Webb City (15), 5-0, 150, 1 
2. Carl Junction, 4-1, 132, 2 
3. Kearney, 4-1, 122, 3
4. Platte County, 4-1, 100, 4
5. Parkway North, 3-2, 90, 5
6. Parkway Central, 4-1, 65, 6
7. Ladue, 3-2, 58, 7
8. Harrisonville, 3-2, 34, 9
9. Camdenton, 4-1, 21, 10  
10. West Plains, 4-1, 18, 8
Also receiving votes:  MICDS (3-2), 12; St. Francis Borgia (5-0), 10; Smithville (5-0), 8; Hannibal (3-2), 5

CLASS 3
Rank, team, Rec., Pts., LW
1. McCluer South-Berkeley (15), 4-0, 150, 1
2. Blair Oaks, 5-0, 129, 2
3. Park Hills Central, 5-0, 114, 3
4. Chillicothe, 5-0, 113, 4
5. Maryville, 4-1, 81, 5
6. Seneca, 5-0, 73, 8 
7. Center, 4-1, 62, 7
8. Mt. Vernon, 4-1, 41, 8 
9. Miller Career, 3-2, 33, 9
10. Eldon, 4-1, 28, 10
Also receiving votes: Boonville (3-2), 1

CLASS 2
Rank, team, Rec., Pts., LW
1. Lamar (13), 4-0, 148, 1
2. Trinity (2), 4-0, 137, 2
3. Lutheran North, 5-0, 116, 3
4. Ava, 5-0, 104, 4
5. Mountain Grove, 4-1, 87, 5
6. Centralia, 5-0, 83, 6
7. Lexington, 5-0, 54, 7
8. Cardinal Ritter, 4-1, 38, 9
9. North Callaway, 4-1, 30, 10
T10. Lafayette County, 5-0, 8, NR
T10. South Callaway, 4-1, 8, NR
Dropped out: No. 8. Lathrop
Also receiving votes: Lathrop (4-1), 7; Palmyra (4-1), 3; Brentwood (3-1), 1; Lawson (3-2), 1

CLASS 1
Rank, team, Rec., Pts., LW
1. Valle Catholic (12), 5-0, 145, 1
2. Monroe City (3), 5-0, 132, 2
3. Marceline, 5-0, 121, 3
4. Hamilton-Penney, 4-1, 100, 4
5. Lincoln, 5-0, 83, 5 
6. Hayti, 5-0, 82, 6
7. Pierce City, 5-0, 66, 7  
8. Thayer, 4-1, 44, 9 
9. Lockwood, 5-0, 30, 10
10. Fayette, 4-1, 20, NR
Dropped out: No. 8 Westran
Also receiving votes:  Westran (4-1), 1; Princeton (5-0), 1