Marshfield Blue Jay Soccer

The Marshfield Blue Jays sent the Aurora Houn’ Dawgs home after a thorough thrashing. The Jays came out strong, with Jesse day putting the ball in the Dawg’s box just 1 minute in to the game. The Jays didn’t let up. Eight minutes later Robert Martin scored a goal of his own with the assist coming from Colton Harden. Harden decided to put one past the Aurora keeper just minutes later, making the score 3-0. Then, in the 23rd minute of play, Harden got his second goal of the game from an assist by Ethan Jernigan. The fifth goal came off the boot of DJ Hensley. Hensley took another shot at goal and delivered with 7 minutes left in the first half. Two minutes later, Robert Martin took a shot and scored with an assist from Harden. Before the half ended Martin put one more in the box to make the score at the half 8-0.
At half time, the Seniors and their parents were honored for their dedication to the team.
The second half, had the Jays coming out eager to get those final two points . They did deliver, Ethan Jernigan was the one to get the 9th goal with Colton Harden delivering the final blow to give the Jays the 10-0 win. The mercy rule was implimented and the Jays claimed their fourth victory in a row. Keeper Cory Dotson gets the shut out. GREAT JOB JAYS!!!!
The JV Jays also came away with a victory last night. They played a 40 minute half and DJ Hensley planted one in the back of the net just four minutes into the game. Kyle Cary drove the ball up the side to get the assist. The next goal came off the boot of Taylor Presson with 35 minutes left in the game. Kyle Cary got the third goal unassisted. Then Evan Barth took a shot and scored. DJ Hensley got another goal for the team with Taylor Presson also scoring a secong goal in the game. Final score was 6-1. GREAT JOB JAYS!!!
The final game ofthe regular season will be Thursday night at home against Greenwood. Time 4:30. There will be the raffle drawing for the laptop computer at halftime. If you haven’t got your tickets be sure and ask a soccer player for one. Price $1.00 a ticket. 6 for $5.00. GO JAYS!!!

The Blue Jays soared into Springfield last night to confront the Central Bulldogs on the neutral ground at Cooper 2. The Jays started out a little slow, but eventually senior, Willis Zirschky drove the ball up the side and blasted one past a surprised keeper to put the Jays on the board. The Bulldogs answered back when sometime later they got one past the Marshfield keeper to tie the score. Then the Bulldogs scored a second goal to take the lead. That was not to stand though, as Colton Harden tied the game with a shot, that landed in the back of the Central box. The score at half was 2-2.
The second half had the Jays coming out and playing astronger game. Ethan Replogle got thegoal that pulled thejaysahead, with the assist going to Colton Harden. Next the dynamic combo of Zirschkycorner kick to Ethan Jernigan header, gave the Jays their fourth goal. The final goal of thematch came whenC.J.Obermaier booted one in thenet from an assist by Robert Martin. The Final score was 5-2. This is the 3rd win in a row fortheJays. Keeper Cory Dotson had 7 saves. Tuesday is Senior night at the home pitch for the Jays when they take on the Aurora Houn’ Dawgs. game time is 4:30. GO JAYS! As a side note we would like to welcome Jesse day back to the pitch!

The Marshfield Blue Jays came on to the home pitch ready to play last night. The Jays took on the Lebanon Hornets in a game that had the teams pretty evenly matched. The Hornets stung first, early in the half when the ball found it’s way past the Marshfield keeper. Robert Martin took the sting out of the Lebanon team when he tied the score in the 29th minute of play. There is some dispute as to whether it is an assist or not, but Ethan Jernigan is the player that got the ball to Martin that enabled him to make the drive to the box. That score held through the half. The second half was a tough fight for both teams. The game remained scoreless, until Colton Harden sent the ball up to Robert Martin with just 5 minutes left in the game. Martin lobed one past the Lebanon Keeper to make the score 2-1 in favor of the Jays. That score held to give the Jays their second win in as many games. Great Job Jays!
The JV team also got a win from a goal by Cory Day which made the score 1-0. They only played one half. Nic Yonter got the shut out. Once again the team played with a disadvantage in the number of players on the field. GO Jays!!!
The Jays take on Cental , Monday night in Springfield, game time, 4:30. See you there . GO JAYS!!!

The Logan-Rogersville Wildcats came to the Marshfield pitch tonight to play the Blue Jays. After a long dry spell of losses the Jays brought the Wildcats down. The Jays struck early just 5 minutes into the game when Ethan Jernigan put one past the Wildcat keeper. But Jernigan was just getting started, he got a hat trick in the first half of the match. Jernigan’s second goal came from an assist by Robert Martin just a few minutes later. Martin also assisted in the 3rd goal when he sent the ball up to Jernigan from a corner kick in the 22nd minute of play. Martin didn’t just serve to Jernigan he also sent an assist up to Ethan Replogle who booted it into the net with just over nine minutes left in the half. Thus, the Jays went to halftime with a 4-0 lead.
The second half started off with Robert Martin getting a goal from a penalty kick just two minutes in. The next goal came when Willis Zirschky sent a corner kick up to Ethan Jernigan, making his fourth goal of the night. The Wildcats then answered with a goal of their own to bring the score to 6-1. The Jays were not to be stopped though, DJ Hensley was the next one put the ball in the box. With the clock reading 7:14, Robert Martin got his second goal of the night with the assist going to Colton Harden. Once again Logan-Rogersville came back to score one for themselves. The Jays weren’t done yet though, Willis Zirschky booted his first goal of the game unassisted, in stoppage time. Next Robert Martin got his 3rd goal, giving him a hat trick also. The final goal of the night came off the foot of Willis Zirschkky from a free kick , giving him a total of 2 goals for the evening. The final score was 11-2. GREAT JOB JAYS!!
The JV Jays also had a good night. Once again the JV Jays took the field 3 men down, playing a field of 11 with just 8 men. The team played hard and held the Wildcats 0-0 at the half. The second half, the Jays got 2 goals, both off the foot of DJ Hensley to bring the JV team a well deserved victory. Keeper Nic Yonter got a shut out. Final score 2-0. GO JAYS!!!
As an added note, I have to give big credit to the Logan-Rogersville Wildcats for never giving up. They are a new program this year and they never gave up , but continued to play with real heart. My hat goes off to them! There is definitely a promising future there.
The Jays will play their next game at home Thursday night against Lebanon. Game time 4:30. GO JAYS!!!

Since my last update there have been a lot of things happen. I will start with an apology for not staying more current on the events, but in my defense all I will say is this,” Vista and Dial up”and I dod haveaday job, I think that will explain everything. I will try and do better.
Last week, the Jays hosted the Nixa Eagles on Monday. The JV played first, with the usual 8-11 on the field. At halftime, the score was 0-1. The second half showed about the same results as the first, with the final score being 0-2. Nic Yonter got 4 saves in the second half. The JV has been playing really tough considering they have been playing 3-4 men down every game. Good job boys!
The Varsity suffered a loss also with the score at halftime 1-3. Ethan Jernigan got the Jays only goal of the half with Willis Zirschky assisting.
The second half had both Marshfield and Nixa getting a goal each. Robert Martin got the goal for Marshfield. Game final: 2-4 Keeper Cory Dotson had 13 saves.
Tuesday evening the Jays flew into Logan-Rogersville to play against the first year soccer team. Congratulations to Rogersville with the addition of your soccer program, welcome to the mix! The Varsity team played first. My notes and memory are fogging on the details but the basic info. on the game is as follows: final score was 5-1. The goals are as follows: 1. Ethan Jernigan, assist Willis Zirschky, 2. Willis Zirschky with a P.K., 3. Austin Fairbairn, assisted by Ethan Replogle, 4. Josh Hyde assisted by Ethan Replogle and the final goal came off the boot of Ethan Replogle.
The JV came home with a win also with Josh Hyde getting the first goal from an assist by Cory Day. There was another goal scored by the Jays but I don’t have the info, on that.(sorry) I believe the final was 2-0. Please feel free to correct me if I am wrong, as I had to leave early .
It was a hectic week for the Marshfiled team as they then travelled to Bolivar for the Bolivar Classic Tournament. The Jays played the Greenwood team and fell , if memory serves me well, I believe the final was 1-4, I just don’t remeber who got that goal.
Saturday, the Jays started by playing a tough Warrensburg team. The Jays took the loss with the final being 1-5.(I think) It is kind of all running together and I can’t find my notes on the tournament. I will be glad to edit if some one can get me the info. The Jays immediatley turned around and played Clinton for 5th and 6th place, which we won, I believe the final on the was 5-0.
Last night, Monday, the Jays drove all the way to Dixon to play the Wolves. Just minutes into the first half, the game was delayed due to lightening. When play continued it wasa battle . The Dixon team showed some real speed, but the Jays played with a determination that has been lacking lately. Th first half closed with no score.
The second half continued the fast paced play, with the Dixon team putting the ball in the box first. The Jays continued to play tough and their hard work paid off. They played a good passing game with strong drives and good defense. Willis Zirschky got the first goal unassisted. A little later, Zirschky got goal #2 from a penalty kick, and then later in the game Robert Martin assisted Zirschky with his 3rd goal of the game giving Zirschky a hat trick for his efforts. Good job Jays!!! The final score was 3-1.
Tonight the Jays take on Springfield Catholic in Marshfield game time 4:30. GO JAYS!!!

The Blue Jays battled the New Covenant Warriors in Marshfield, Thursday night. And, a battle it was!! Both teams came out with the desire to take home the victory. The first half was full of very intense play but neither team was able to get the ball into the opponent’s box. Thus, the first half ended with the score remaining 0-0.
The second half was a repeat of the first, with each team playing tooth and nail to get the advantage. Unfortunately, for the Jays it was the Warriors that prevailed. With 29 minutes remaining in the match, New Covenant slipped one past the Marshfield Keeper to score a goal. That proved to be the only goal of the match, making the final 0-1. Keeper Cory Dotson had 11 saves.
Just a word about one of our own. We would like to extend our warmest wishes for a swift recovery to Wes O’Neal, who was injured earlier in the season and is nursing a severely sprained ankle. Hopefully he will be able to return to play late in the season.

The JV Jays once again played two men short against the opposing team. But, they were not to be outdone by the numbers. The Warriors did score the first and only goal of the first half, but that would change during the second half.
The second half, had the same intensity of play that dominated the first. Nine minutes into the half, Kyle Cary took advantage of a penalty kick to tie the game at 1-1. New Covenent answered with a goal of their own just about three minutes later. Not to be outdone, Taylor Presson planted one in the box for the Jays. D.J. Hensley got the assist. The score held with the JV Jays getting a tie 2-2. GO JAYS!!!

The Jays will return to their home pitch to play Nixa , Monday, September 22nd at 4:30. They travel to Logan Rogersville Tuesday. Then, they make the trip to Bolivar over the weekend for the Bolivar Classic Tournament. GO JAYS!!!!!

The Marshfield Blue Jays sailed into Pirate territory last night and created havoc, as they plundered the Branson Pirates. The game’s first goal was scored by the Pirates just about six minutes into the match. The Blue Jays stayed the course and answered with a goal of their own. The clock read 18:40 when C.J. Obermaier booted one past the keeper, with an assist from Ethan Jernigan. Branson came back just three minutes later with another goal to make the score 1-2 as the game went to half time.
The Jays came out swinging in the second half, as Willis Zirschky sent the ball up to Ethan Jernigan to tie the score in the first minute of play. The Jays never looked back. They played good solid soccer. Sharp passing and strong drives helped give Robert Martin goal number 3 , with the assist from D.J. Hensley. The Jays continued to dominate the Pirates the remainder of the game. With little over 8 minutes left on the clock, Zirschky sent the ball into play off a corner kick, that Jernigan sent to Obermaier, who put it right on into the box, thus sealing the deal for the Jays. The Jays take home their second victory of the year, making their record 2-2-0. Keeper Cory Dotson had seven saves. The entire team played an amazing game that was a true pleasure to watch. They exhibited good ball handling skills and a real sense of teamwork as they passed the ball deftly down the field. I look forward to seeing more of that kind of teamwork in the future.

The JV Jays were not as fortunate with the outcome of their game, but considering they played seven against eleven they did a PHENONINAL job!! Branson brought first blood just three minute in. The JV team was not to be shut out though, Cory Day got an unassisted boot past the Pirate keeper to tie the score with just seven minutes left in the half. Thus, the game remained tied, 1-1 at the half time whistle.
The second half saw the Pirates score 2 more goals and brought the final score to 1-3, Branson. Considering the circumstances, the JV team comes home winners in my book. They played 4 down with only one substitution at the half for the entire game. Keeper Nic Yonter had a fantastic 20 saves at the end of the game.

The entire Jay team should be proud of their efforts, I know we are. Special, “Thanks” to the Student Cheering section that has made it to most of the matches, your support is GREATLY appreciated!
The Blue Jays play at home tonight , Tuesday, September 16th against Bolivar. JV game will start at 4:30 with the Varsity game following afterward. GO JAYS!!!!

The Marshfield Blue Jays traveled to Aurora,Thursday night, after losing Tuesday evening to Springfield Catholic. The Jays were looking to redeem themselves after a lackluster performance on the Springfield pitch, that ended in a 1-3 loss to the Irish. The only Marshfield goal came off the corner kick from Willis Zirschky, that was headed into the net by Ethan Jernigan. The Jays just couldn’t pull their game together to get a win. But that was about to change!!!
Last night the Jays flew into Aurora with one thing on their minds, WIN, WIN, WIN!!!! They did just that. C.J. Obermaier started the “ball rolling” with the first goal of the game. A little while later Ethan Replogle sent the second goal into the box with an assist from Colton Harden. The third goal of the first half, came off an unassisted boot from Ethan Jernigan. Thus the half ended with a 3-0 score.
The second half continued the Jays onslaught on the Houn’ Dawgs, with Robert Martin making his first goal of the year. This was soon followed by another goal for Ethan Replogle, assisted by C.J. Obermaier. The Jay’s showed no mercy when Willis Zirschky assisted Ethan Jernigan with his second goal of the game. Austin Fairbairn put his shot in the box, off another assist from Obermaier. It wasn’t long before Jernigan made his third goal of the game, assisted by Robert Martin. With that goal the Jays bring home their first victory of the year, with an 8-0 shut out for keeper Cory Dotson.
Not to be outdone, the JV Jays took the field ready to rumble. Cory Dotson scored the first two goals of the game, with one of them assisted by D.J. Hensley. Evan Barth scored the final goal of the match with an assist from Colton Harden, to bring the final score to 3-0. Keeper Nic Yonter gets the shut out for that game.
GREAT JOB JAYS!!!! That’s the way we like it!!!!
The Jays will travel to Branson, Monday night, then follow up with a Tuesday night game against Bolivar at home and finish the week facing New Covenant, at home on Thursday. The Jays will definitely have their work cut out for them next week, but I know they are up to the task. All they have to do is stay focused and play the game. GO JAYS!!!
Also a special note to the student cheering section, your support is REALLY appreciated. A final note, in the upcoming weeks the Soccer Booster Club will be holding a raffle of a Laptop Computer to raise money for the booster club stay tuned for more info.