The JB Marine teams wrapped up their 2009 tournament season this month with top finishes.
The 97 girls team headed to the Capital Soccer Club Spring Season Finale in Jefferson City, May 9-10, with high aspirations. Competing in the U12 8v8 bracket, the 97 girls dominated all their pool games and headed to the final with a perfect 3-0 record. With a balanced attack and a strong defensive front, the 97 girls walked away with the title and gold medal. Way to go ladies!
The 96 girls team ended their tournament season in Kansas City at the KC Legends Patriot Cup over Memorial Day weekend. Heading into the weekend, the ladies had to make adjustments to their lineup due to injury, but did not let it disrupt their rhythm posting a 5-0 win in the their first game vs. SSC Fire from Lee’s Summit. Next up was KC Strikers whom the girls had beaten in Springfield last fall. Battling stifling heat and a short field, the 96 girls put up two quick goals and coasted to the win. Sunday morning brought another KC team, the KC United Rangers. With a top defensive showing by the backs and goalkeepers and a very balanced attack up top, the 96 girls overcame the Rangers with a 3-1 win. Gliding into the final with a perfect record and a +8 goal differential, the girls met the KC Strikers for the third time this year. The game was evenly matched with both teams making big defensive stops and dangerous attacks to goal. A KC Striker player got loose in the box and drew a questionable foul that resulted in a penalty kick and goal. The 96 girls fought tooth and nail to the end, having most of the play in the second half, but just could not find the back of the net to even up the game. The final score was 1-0, KC. While feeling a sense of disappointment at the medal ceremony, the girls held their heads high and kept a positive JB spirit knowing that there will be many more finals in their future!
The coaching staff at JB Marine would like to congratulate all their teams for a phenomenal year. All players made a commitment to make a name for themselves and set a standard for competitive soccer from SW Missouri . We believe they did just that! Well done ladies, very well done!