On Saturday (4/17) the Soccer Hawks played Wm. Woods College at Pride Park in Columbia (MO) and came away with a 3-0 victory. Although clearly in charge of the match from beginning to end, the Hawks didn't get on the scoreboard until about the 25 minute mark when striker Jack Wedemeier flicked in a nice assist pass from central midfielder Greg Schaeffer who had advanced the ball up the left side of the field as Jack swept into the penalty area from the right and "do the damage".
At approximately the 35 minute mark striker Grant Ellison raced the ball down the right sideline and hit a nice cross past the far post that fellow striker Jack Wedemeier headed back across the face of goal for central midfielder Nate Heryford to "finish off" as he streaked in from the 18 yard line to apply the final touch.
Within five minutes of the start of the second half the Hawks wrapped up the game when striker Grant Ellison notched QU's third goal, with a determined solo effort. Grant had picked up a loose ball just inside the Woods half and started one of his streaking runs to their goal beating a couple defenders. Along the way, the ball was nudged away from him but he persisted in pursuit, regained control, and then blasted his shot on goal from 20 plus yards out, a "screamer" the goalie had no chance on.
Although the Hawks did not score any more they still were clearly the dominant side throughout the whole second half. Most of Wm. Woods attacks were broken up well before reaching the Hawk penalty area, leaving Hawk keeper DJ Lampert with little to do for most of the day.
The Hawks next scheduled spring match is for 2 PM on Saturday, April 24th at North Campus Field with Hannibal-LaGrange College. HOWEVER... the weather service is prediciting rain for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of this week so anyone planning on coming to watch should make sure that the game is still going to be played at North Campus Field...or moved to the Hannibal-LaGrange campus...or postponed indefinitly. Our North Campus Field is in very good shape right now and if there should be a lot of rain there probably would be some change made so as not to destroy it for a "no-count" spring training match. Coach Mackenzie can be reached at 217-617-1166 and Coach Carpenter can be reached at 217-653-1558.
You are reminded about the QU Soccer Alumni Golf Shootout slated for Friday, May 21 at the Clinton Hill Golf Course in Swansea (IL) just about 15 minutes across the Mississippi River from the St. Louis Arch. NO! You don't have to be a QU Soccer Alum to play. Although many of those who attend are former Hawk soccer players this event is open to anyone who wishes to play, and to both men and women (yes we do have some very good lady golfers join us). From witnessing the first six of these events it is certain that those who participate have a great time and get a lot for their $100 entry fee: golf, cart, two meals and plenty of beverages throughout the day, and some terrific prizes (this years giveaway PING shirt alone has a retail value of $75). Already 1/3rd of the alloted 36 foursome slots have been taken. Don't get left out.
If you absolutely can't come and play on 5/21 AND you still want to support the Soccer Hawks please consider buying a Tee box sign for $100. This is a great way for you to acknowledge that you care about QU Soccer and perhaps a way for those of you who are former players to "give back" a little to a program from which you got so much. Think about it. Was your QC/QU soccer experience a positive part of your young life? If it was, and if you haven't already been "giving back", wouldn't now be a good time to start? To register as a player or to buy a Tee box sign you can e-mail Jim Eagan at jim.eagan@wwt.com and copy Craig Hingle at candkhingle@mindspring.com. If you need any other information you can contact Coach Jack Mackenzie at mackejb@quincy.edu.
GO HAWKS...
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