SIKESTON NETS FIRST WIN EVER OVER CAPE CENTRAL SOCCER TEAM

SIKESTON -- Cape Girardeau Central High's boys soccer team did something for the first time in school history Tuesday -- but it's something the Tigers would just as soon have not been a part of.

The Tigers suffered their first-ever loss to Sikeston as Andrew Lawson pumped home four goals during the Bulldogs' 5-4 home-field victory.

"We didn't play real well, but Sikeston probably played as well as I've seen them play," said Central coach Tom Doyle, whose squad fell to 2-5-2. "Mr. Lawson obviously put the ball in the net and that's the name of the game."

Nathan Gibbar scored two goals for Central while Bryan Welker and Brett McNabb each had one.

Central trailed 2-1 at halftime and 5-2 in the second half. The Tigers closed to within a goal and then bounced two shots off the post in the final six minutes.

Central's JV got its first win of the year with a 3-2 decision over Sikeston. Paul Miller, Kevin Cox and Matt Kennard scored for the Tigers (1-2).

The Tigers play at Poplar Bluff Thursday.

Notre Dame 0, Poplar Bluff 0

Defense was the name of the game Tuesday as the Bulldogs and visiting Mules played to a scoreless tie.

"The defense was very solid," said Notre Dame coach Brad Wittenborn. "There were very few shots."

Notre Dame goaltenders Colin Vandergraaf and Michael Gosche combined on the shutout for Notre Dame (5-1-1).

"We had the better scoring chances, but their goalie made a couple nice saves," Wittenborn said. "Our offense wasn't clicking as well as it had been."

Notre Dame's JV improved to 3-0-1 with a 2-0 win over the Mules. Adam Obermiller scored both goals.

Notre Dame plays at Farmington Thursday.

Jackson 9, Seckman 0

JACKSON -- Jackson improved to 3-3-2 by rolling past the first-year school from Arnold.

Nathan Windeknecht scored three times while Chris Schuette, Brandon Blattel, Garrett Knowlan, Spencer Knowlan, Chris Kohm and Zane McClard all had one goal. McClard also had two assists.

Jeremy Balsman recorded the shutout in goal.

"They're a new team and they're young," said Jackson coach Bonnie Knowlan of Seckman.

Jackson's JV prevailed 5-0. Jimmy Sievers had three goals while Noah Reese and Bobby Abernathy added one each.

The Indians host Marion, Ill., Thursday.

VOLLEYBALL

St. Vincent 15-15

Crystal City 7-9

PERRYVILLE -- The St. Vincent Squaws got their Jefferson County Conference schedule started on the right foot Tuesday with a small school division win over Crystal City at home.

St. Vincent improved to 3-4-1 overall.

"We played awesome tonight," said St.. Vincent coach Stacy Bauwens. "On defense we played incredible. I think everybody had their best game."

Fara Galati led the Squaws with 10 kills and eight points. Jessica Lakeman added seven kills and Kelly Brickhaus 6 kills. Debbie Welker had 28 assists.

Windsor 15-15

Perryville 2-10

IMPERIAL -- Perryville dropped its Jefferson County Conference opener in straight sets Tuesday.

Amy Verseman had four service points and six assists for Perryville (3-4-1) while Kristen Taylor had four kills.

Windsor won the JV game 15-4, 15-9.

Perryville visits Festus Thursday.

Leopold 15-15

Meadow Heights 12-9

LEOPOLD -- Sara Gowen helped keep Leopold undefeated with 30 assists Tuesday as the Lady Wildcats improved to 6-0.

Alicia Halter and Sonia Jansen both had four kills for Leopold, which hosts Advance Thursday.

Leopold's JV also won 15-10, 15-2

Bell City 8-15-15

Poplar Bluff 15-7-8

POPLAR BLUFF -- Undefeated Bell City got a scare Tuesday before rallying past host Poplar Bluff.

Courtney Brockmeyer had seven kills and 12 digs for the 5-0 Lady Cubs. Telisha Shelby also had seven kills, Leslie Lee dished out 22 assists and April Jackson had 12 digs.

"We had our hands full," said Bell City coach Carl Ritter. "Poplar Bluff really played well."

Bell City hosts Richland Thursday.

SOFTBALL

Jackson 8, Poplar Bluff 3

JACKSON -- Jackson banged out 14 hits in a home victory Tuesday.

Emily Sander led the attack with three hits, including a double, while Megan Kuntze, Caroline Harper and Carrie Myers each had two hits. Myers added three stolen bases.

Staci Seabaugh picked up the win on the mound, allowing six hits, striking out four and walking one.

Jackson visits Perryville Thursday.

GIRLS TENNIS

Cape Central 7, Jackson 2

Central improved to 5-0 in dual matches by knocking off visiting and arch-rival Jackson Tuesday.

"I thought we played probably our best match of the season so far," said Central coach Annette Slattery.

The Lady Tigers won four of six singles matches and swept the doubles contests. Jackson fell to 5-2.

Central, which won the JV match 13-0, returns to action Thursday at Charleston.

Central 7, Jackson 2

Singles

Lena Steinberg (J) def. Lisa Ahstrom 8-2

Lara Golike (C) def. Sarah Culbertson 9-7

Lynn Casteel (J) def. Summer Chaudhari 8-3

Rachelle Thomas (C) def. Lauren Young 8-6

Elizabeth Russell (C) def. Beth Lefebvre 8-1

Julie Lessman (C) def. Emily O'Loughlin 8-4

Doubles

Ahstrom-Chaudhari (C) def. Steinberg-Casteel 8-6

Golike-Thomas (C) def. Culbertson-Young 8-3

Russell-Lessman (C) def. Lefebvre-O'Loughlin 8-2

JV winners: (Singles) Jessica Campbell, Sara Chaudhari, Jessica Burns, Kelly Green, Kristen McDougal, Rebecca Bieser, Leslie Wagner, Beth Bishop, Hannah Weir; (Doubles) Campbell-Chaudhari, Burns-Green, Bieser-Wagner, McDougal-Stefanie Parker

Fredericktown 8, Chaffee 1

CHAFFEE -- Chaffee fell to 0-6 by losing at home Tuesday.

The Lady Red Devils' lone victory came at No. 2 singles when Fredericktown's Sarah Laut had to default because of an injury.

Chaffee hosts Caruthersville today.

Fredericktown 9, Chaffee 0

Singles

Erin Kinder (F) def. Betsy Rice 8-0

Amanda Ford (C) def. Sarah Laut, injury default

Heidi Godsey (F) def. Jill Graham 8-1

Emily Hogan (F) def. Adria Meyr 8-3

Jennifer Peppers (F) def. Kristen Bailey 8-0

Sarah Peppers (F) def. Michelle Crowden 9-7

Doubles

Kinder-Laut (F) def. Rice-Ford 8-0

Godsey-Hogan (F) def. Graham-Meyr 8-6

Peppers-Peppers (F) def. Bailey-Crowden 8-5