Saxony soccer triumphs in debut

The Saxony Lutheran boys soccer team posted a victory in the program's first varsity game Friday, beating Webb City 3-2 in penalty kicks during the opening round of the Thomas Jefferson tournament in Joplin, Mo.

Saxony Lutheran and Webb City were tied 2-2 after regulation and overtime. The Crusaders then converted all five of their penalty kicks while Webb City made four.

Garrett Fritsche and Andrew Etzold scored goals for the Crusaders, while Mark Buerck earned an assist.

Fritsche, Etzold, Buerck, Alex Rodewald and Ben Buescher all converted penalty kicks, with Buescher's the game-winner.

The Crusaders play host Thomas Jefferson today in the tournament semifinals.

Whitfield 2, N. Dame 1, OT

Notre Dame lost for the first time this season, suffering a home overtime defeat against Whitfield, a St. Louis County private school that was the Class 1 runner-up last year.

Austin Gelsheimer scored the goal for Notre Dame (5-1) with an assist from Abe Dirnberger.

Notre Dame coach Brad Wittenborn took blame, saying he tinkered in the second half to use "a lineup I've been wanting to try against a good team."

After making a switch back, Notre Dame surrendered a goal to fall behind for the first time this season. Gelsheimer's goal sent the match to overtime.

JV -- Notre Dame won, 4-0

Central 1, Howell Central 1

Central and Francis Howell Central battled to a draw on the opening day of the round-robin Francis Howell tournament in St. Charles, Mo.

The Tigers (1-3-1) trailed 1-0 at halftime but received an unassisted goal from Lucian Johnson midway through the second half.

Central plays Francis Howell North and Francis Howell today.

Jackson 3, Dixon 1

Jackson won its first game in the round-robin Rolla (Mo.) tournament.

Chris Shelton, Chris Crossett and Brian Davidson scored for the Indians (4-2), with Shelton and Andrew Lysell getting assists.

The Indians play host Rolla and West Plains today.

Community Christian 5, Eagle Ridge 3

Daniel Cohen scored two unassisted goals and assisted on another for Eagle Ridge Christian School, but it wasn't enough in a Thursday night contest.

After scoring twice in the first 25 minutes, Cohen assisted on Aaron Shell's goal.

Goalkeeper Daniel Lies made 13 saves in defeat.

VOLLEYBALL B.A. Sports Classic

Notre Dame joined St. Vincent, Leopold and Bell City as area teams with two wins in pool play Friday at the annual tournament.

The 40-team event is being played at Notre Dame and the Student Recreation Center on the campus of Southeast Missouri State.

The Bulldogs (6-5) beat Meadow Heights 25-16, 25-20 and Seckman 25-20, 25-24.

St. Vincent (10-0) turned aside Advance 25-8, 25-7 and Saxony Lutheran 25-13, 25-9. Leopold topped Richland 25-11, 25-2 and Kennett 25-14, 25-9, while Bell City hammered Marquand 25-9, 25-8 and St. Elizabeth 25-8, 25-16.

Area team scores

St. Vincent def. Advance 25-8, 25-7

Leopold def. Richland 25-11, 25-2

Central def. Zalma 25-12, 25-24

Bell City def. Marquand 25-9, 25-8

*Jackson split with Perryville, 24-25, 25-10

Notre Dame def. Meadow Heights 25-16, 25-20

Bernie def. Oran 25-14, 25-16

*Oak Ridge split with Portageville 23-25, 25-17

*Woodland split with Malden 25-15, 25-20

St. Vincent def. Saxony Lutheran 25-13, 25-9

Leopold def. Kennett 25-14, 25-9

*Central split with New Haven 19-25, 25-22

Bell City def. St. Elizabeth 25-8, 25-16

Bismarck def. Jackson 25-16, 25-17

Notre Dame def. Seckman 25-20, 25-24

Oak Ridge def. Clearwater 25-22, 25-18

Advance def. New Madrid County 25-24, 25-16

Clarkton def. Zalma 25-19, 25-21

Perryville def. Southland 25-9, 25-16

*Meadow Heights split with Holcomb 19-25, 25-17

Woodland def. Oran 25-11, 25-11

Sikeston def. Saxony Lutheran 25-13, 25-14

Scott City def. Clearwater 25-12, 25-17

Eagle Ridge 25 25 Twin Cities 17 15

Eagle Ridge Christian defeated Twin Cities Christian Academy of Festus, Mo.

Kristen Margrabe had five kills for Eagle Ridge (2-1), Abby Cohen had nine aces and four kills.

JV -- Twin Cities won, 25-17, 25-15.

SOFTBALL Incarnate Word tourney

Notre Dame posted two shutout victories in the first day of the 24-team Incarnate Word Academy tournament to earn a spot in the quarterfinals.

The Bulldogs (12-0) clobbered Cor Jesu 5-0 and Kansas City Notre Dame de Sion's junior varsity 12-0 in pool play.

Beth Schnurbusch won the opener with a four-hitter.

Lauren Reinagel pitched a one-hitter against Notre Dame de Sion JV for her first win.

Kristain Burger ripped two doubles in each game, while Paris Burger also had two hits in each game.

Notre Dame, the defending tournament champion, begins play in the elimination bracket at 11:30 a.m. today.

NOTRE DAME 5, COR JESU 0

CJA 000 000 0 -- 0 4 1

ND 302 000 x -- 5 10 0

WP -- Beth Schnurbusch, 6-0. LP -- Dexeman. 2B -- Kristain Burger (ND) 2, Paris Burger (ND), Kertz (CJ). Multiple hits -- Notre Dame, P. Burger 2-3, Erika Reinagel 2-3, K. Burger 2-3.

NOTRE DAME 12, KC ND DE SION JV 0

ND 251 22 -- 12 11 0

KCND 000 00 -- 0 1 6

WP -- Lauren Reinagel, 1-0. LP -- Elliot. 2B -- K. Burger (ND) 2, L. Reinagel (ND). Multiple hits -- Notre Dame, P. Burger 2-3, K. Burger 2-3.

Delta 11, Naylor 0

Kendra Burnett struck out nine and walked one in a four-hit shutout as Delta routed host Naylor.

The Bobcats (4-3) had nine hits, led by Taylor Smith, Jodi Menz and Kaci Menz with two apiece.

Delta 310 002 5 -- 11 9 2

Naylor 000 000 0 -- 0 4 5

WP -- Kendra Burnett, 4-2. LP -- Lane. Multiple hits -- Delta, Taylor Smith 2-3, Jodi Menz 2-4, Kaci Menz 2-5. Records -- Delta 4-3.

-- From staff reports