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!!!!!