Three area boys tennis teams suffered postseason losses on Monday at their respective district tournaments.
CLASS 2 DISTRICT 7
The Neosho High School boys tennis team concluded the 2021 season on Monday, as the fifth-seeded Wildcats suffered a 5-0 loss to fourth-seeded Belton at the Class 2 District 7 team tournament.
In doubles, Belton’s Ike Irvin-Jacob Dolphin defeated Neosho’s Christian Williams and Melvin Lopez 8-2, Xavier Diamond-Caden Petzold beat Ryno Lee and Blaze McKay 8-4 and Carson Dent-Omar Martinez defeated Caden Kelly-Kevin Paige 8-3.
In singles action, Irvin defeated Williams 6-3, 6-1 and Diamond beat Lee 6-1, 6-2.
In Tuesday’s matchups, No. 1 Thomas Jefferson plays Belton, while No. 2 Webb City squares off against No. 3 Carl Junction.
The team district championship match is scheduled for May 12.
CLASS 3 DISTRICT 6
Joplin and Carthage both suffered season-ending losses on Monday at the Class 3 District 6 tournament.
Third-seeded Lee’s Summit North defeated Joplin 5-0 and fourth-seeded Lee’s Summit topped fifth-seeded Carthage 5-0. Match by match results were unavailable at time of publication.
In Tuesday’s semifinals, No. 1 Lee’s Summit West awaits Lee’s Summit, while No. 2 Raymore-Peculiar will take on Lee’s Summit North.
NEOSHO, Mo. — Senior Night definitely went well for the Neosho Wildcats, as the hosts earned a 10-0 run-rule victory over the East Newton Patriots on Monday at Roy B. Shaver Field.
Neosho plated five runs in the bottom of the third.
Lane Yost recorded a run-scoring single to get the scoring started before a bases loaded walk made it 2-0.
Eli Zar and Chase Flynn both delivered RBI singles into left for a four-run cushion. Ryan Cargile scored on Trace Wilson’s sac fly to center, making it 5-0.
Flynn’s sac fly and a double steal pushed Neosho’s advantage to 7-0 in the bottom of the fifth.
The Wildcats ended the game by plating three runs in the bottom of the sixth on Wyatt Keplar’s two-run single and Zar’s walk-off single up the middle.
Zar and Flynn had two hits apiece. Neosho took advantage of seven walks and three East Newton errors.
Neosho’s Keplar earned the pitching victory after limiting the Patriots to two hits. He struck out 10.
Jake Anderson and Mason Hailey had East Newton’s lone hits.
Joplin hosted the Class 5 District 3 golf tournament on Monday and despite battling inclement weather, the Eagles had a memorable showing in a field of 15 teams and 74 golfers at Schifferdecker Golf Course.
Joplin took second place overall with a team score of 310, with all five golfers qualifying for the Class 5 state tournament that takes place on May 17 and 18 at Sedalia Country Club in Sedalia, Missouri.
“They were fighting and battling,” Joplin coach Jack Pace said. “Rain came down most of the first nine, then the rain quit and the wind picked up. … They were phenomenal and always do what needs to be done. They are an impressive group to watch.”
Not only were Joplin’s scores good enough to qualify, each of them finished in the top 10 on the individual leaderboard.
“It’s awesome that we were all able to qualify,” Joplin senior Ethan Sage said. “It’s really great. I believe we will make a run at it at state, so I am really looking forward to it.”
Senior Fielding Campbell led the way for the Eagles, earning a fourth-place finish with a four-over-par 75. Sophomore Hobbs Campbell finished with a six-over 77 to finish in a tie for sixth place. Freshman Harry Satterlee finished in eighth place with a seven-over 78, while Sage and junior Wyatt Satterlee closed their rounds shooting a nine-over 80 to finish in a tie for 10th.
“I was not expecting the rain this morning … and I didn’t prepare for it very well,” Joplin’s Fielding Campbell said about his round. “I got off to a rough start, but I was able to figure it out and rebound to finish with a good round.”
Also qualifying for the state tournament was Carthage senior Grant Riley, who finished in a tie for 15th place after shooting a 10-over-par 81.
“I am really proud of Grant for battling his way back into form this season,” Carthage coach Jamie Newman said. “He represents Carthage and what it means to be a Tiger with who he is as a young man. Today, he struck the ball and his short game is where it has been the past few weeks—great. Missing last year took an opportunity from him. I’m happy he was able to cash in his opportunity today.”
Helias Catholic took first in the team standings with a 309, while Archer Schnieders’ one-over 72 was good enough for a first-overall finish on the individual leaderboard. Smith-Cotton’s Keaton Mateja finished in a tie for second with a 74 with Lee’s Summit West’s Justin Andrews. Helias Catholic’s Davis Linhardt placed fifth with a 76, with LSW’s Josh Lumby tying for sixth with a 77 and Isaac McCullough taking ninth with a 79.
Also finishing in a tie for 10th after shooting an 80 were Nixa’s Johnathan Miller and Chandler Burch and HC’s Burke Bauer.
Shooting 81 and tying for 15th place were Ozark’s Carter Jackson and Boston Huddleston, HC’s Jay Higgins, LSW’s Jack Dorrian and Raymore-Peculiar’s Chase Martel.
Rounding out local scoring, Carthage’s Britt oy shot an 82, while Owen Derryberry finished with an 86. Tyler Philips shot an 89, with Quinn Brewer shooting a 94 for the Tigers.
OF NOTE: Joplin’s Harry Satterlee came off the course initially with a score of 76. He was informed by an opposing golfer in his group while they were signing scorecards that he committed a (two-stroke) penalty for holding the flagstick out of the pin and finishing his tap-in putt one handed. Satterlee sought confirmation and was told by the opposing golfer’s coach he indeed committed a penalty, which resulted in Satterlee giving himself the penalty. It was later discovered that Satterlee had not broken said rule because it was changed two years ago and he should not have been assessed a penalty. However, because he had already signed his scorecard with a round of 78, that score was finalized. SoMo Sports felt obligated to make note of this because without the two-stroke penalty that should not have occurred, Joplin would have finished in first place in team scores.
Area high school golf teams competed at district tournaments on Monday.
The top 18 individuals advanced to the state tournament.
Also of note, any team that qualifies four or five golfers will be considered team qualifiers.
Carl Junction’s Tommy Walker watches his drive during Monday’s district golf tournament. Photos by Cody Thorn.
CLASS 4 DISTRICT 4
SMITHVILLE, Mo. — Webb City and Carl Junction competed in the Class 4 District 4 tournament at the Paradise Pointe Golf Complex, playing The Posse, and advanced a total of five golfers to state competition.
Carl Junction’s Noah Williams was the top local finisher, taking fourth place after shooting a seven-over-par 79. Thomas Walker finished in a tie for 10th place with a final round of 84.
Pictured is Webb City’s Keegon Dill.
Webb City’s Keegon Dill shot an 83 to finish in ninth, while fellow Cardinal Dylan Burlingame tied for 10th with an 84. Carson Frazier also qualified for the state tournament after carding an 88 to finish in 18th.
Warrensburg’s Brooks Baldwin finished with a two-under 70 to take first medalist honors, while Smithville’s Andrew Conrad (74) and Landin Neill (78) took second and third.
Smithville took first in the team scores with a 324, while Grain Valley took second with a 339. Webb City shot 346 as a team, while the Bulldogs closed with 350 as a team.
Webb City’s Cody Frazier shot a 91, while Braxten Cahoon carded a 96. Carl Junction’s Jacob Teeter shot a 91, with Zach Wrensch closing with a 96. Cooper Wyrick shot a 105.
Carl Junction’s Jacob Teeter is pictured putting during Monday’s district tournament.
CLASS 4 DISTRICT 3
MARSHFIELD, Mo. — Golfers from Neosho, McDonald County and Monett competed at the Class 4 District 3 tournament at the par-70 Whispering Oaks Golf Course, but none of the Wildcats, Mustangs or Cubs were able to advance to state.
Neosho’s Kytn Francisco and McDonald County’s Parker Toney tied for 21st place with identical scores of 15-over-par 85. Both were just two strokes back of the final state qualifier.
Monett’s Jacob Hoyt shot a 93 and finished 32nd, while Neosho’s Landon Werneke and Monett’s Dylan Smith tied for 39th after carding 96.
Xander Woodward (102) and Collin Williams (125) also competed for Neosho.
Also competing for McDonald County were Cory Creason (110), Jordan Meador (124) and Dayson Fickle (127).
Glendale’s Adam Floyd was the medalist with a 2-over-par 72.
Rolla’s Jonathan Jordan, Hillcrest’s Luke Morris and Camdenton’s Gunnar Schuster all tied for second place with identical scores of 74.
CLASS 3 DISTRICT 3
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Nevada’s Owen Swearingen earned a trip to the state tournament after finishing with a three-over-par 73 to win the Class 3 District 3 tournament at Payne Stewart Golf Course.
Swearingen was the lone local golfer to qualify for the Class 3 state tournament.
Nevada’s Lane and Logan McNeley each shot an 88, while Bryce Eaton shot a 114. Cordell Cox closed with a 118.
Seneca’s Keegan Hamilton shot a 94, while Mason Olivas finished with a 96. Elijah Olson scored a 97 and Jeremy Haase shot a 99. Jace Wilson shot a 119.
Aurora’s Ross Baker shot a 98, with Luke Stellwagen finishing with a 98. Orion Welch finished with a 108. Layne Buehler shot a 136 and Lucas Williams shot a 154.
Cassville’s Cole Watts shot a 98, while Lucas Hall scored a 103. Jackson Ray shot a 121.
CLASS 1 DISTRICT 2
CLINTON, Mo. — Thomas Jefferson took first in the team standings while Owen D’Amour finished in first place on the individual leaderboard in the Class 1 District 2 tournament at Clinton Country Club.
The Cavaliers finished with a 363 as a team to best second-place Lockwood (377), while D’Amour came in with a four-over-par 76. Also qualifying for the Class 1 state tournament for Thomas Jefferson was Jacob Jarrett, who finished in a tie for 11th place after shooting an 89 and Jack Tyrrell, who finished in a tie for 18th with a 97.
McAuley Catholic’s Evan D’Amour qualified for state with a finish of 16th and a score of 92. Joseph Lupicki also advanced after tying for 18th place with a 97.
Rounding out local scores, Thomas Jefferson’s Caden Myers shot a 101 and Luke Miller shot a 108.
McAuley’s Joe Staton shot a 115 and Rocco Bazzano-Joseph scored a 119. Daniel Wagner shot a 120.
McAuley’s Evan D’Amour and Joe Lupicki are pictured. Courtesy photo.
WHAT’S NEXT?
State tournaments are scheduled for May 17-18. Sites by class are listed below.
Congratulations to Carson Frazier, Dylan Burlingame, & Keegon Dill for qualifying in the district golf tournament today. They will represent Webb City High School in the state tournament next week at Twin Hills. #wearewchs#strongertogetherpic.twitter.com/dqqs26grVi
OZARK, Mo. — Carl Junction ended Central Ozark Conference play on a sour note, as the Bulldogs suffered a 6-5 loss to Nixa in nine innings on Monday night at US Ballpark.
Nixa led 3-0 when the Bulldogs scored twice in the top of the fourth.
Noah Southern was hit by a pitch and scored when the Eagles couldn’t corral Alex Baker’s fly ball to center. Baker later scored on Brendyn Downs’ groundout.
Nixa took a 4-2 lead in the bottom of the fifth after a hit by pitch, a walk and an error.
Carl Junction tied it up in the top of the sixth, as Southern walked before Dylan Eck hit an inside the park home run.
The game went into extra innings after neither team scored in the seventh.
Carl Junction broke through in the ninth, as Cole Wilson walked and went to second on Dalton Mills’ sacrifice.
Wilson went to third on a wild pitch before Cole Stewart walked. Wilson scored the go-ahead run on a double steal.
Nixa ended the game in walk-off fashion in the bottom half of the ninth.
Alek Johnson and Rylan Michel hit back to back doubles to tie the score at five.
Jerris Thornton reached on an error, with Michel taking third. With Jack Edwards at the plate, Michel charged home on a wild pitch for the game-winning run.
Eck went 3-for-4 with two RBI for the Bulldogs, who were limited to five hits. Southern scored two runs.
Drew Beyer struck out nine in five innings on the mound and allowed two earned runs. Eck went three innings and allowed two earned runs while striking out five.
Nixa’s Isaac Mitchell went seven innings and struck out seven. Sam Russo pitched the final two innings and gave up one run.
Michel had a big day for the Eagles, as he went 4-for-4 with three RBI.
Carl Junction (16-9) hosts St. Mary’s Colgan at 4:30 on Tuesday.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Striking early and often, the Joplin Eagles did all of their damage in the first three innings in a 9-2 non-conference prep baseball victory over the Glendale Falcons on Monday.
In a game that was played at Springfield Central, Joplin (16-10) scored twice in the first, five times in the second and twice in the third.
Bodee Carlson went 2-for-3 with two doubles and three RBI to lead the Eagles, while Justin McReynolds went 2-for-4 with one RBI.
Kohl Cooper and David Fiscus drove in two runs apiece, while Fielding Campbell and Carson Wampler both scored a pair of runs.
Joplin’s Ethan Guilford was the winning pitcher. He went the distance and allowed two earned runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out three.
Glendale’s Spencer Pottebaum took the loss after surrendering six earned runs on seven hits in two innings.
Zach Beatty went 3-for-4 for the Falcons, while Brooks Kettering and DJ Cofield had one RBI apiece.
In the first inning, Campbell singled and came home on Carlson’s run-scoring double to right. Carlson later scored on a Fiscus sacrifice fly.
The Falcons got a run back in the bottom half on Kettering’s RBI double, but the Eagles erupted for five runs in the second.
Carlson delivered a two-run double to center, with Wampler and Kyler Stokes scoring on the play.
Alex Curry, Fiscus and McReynolds all contributed run-scoring singles later in the frame to give Joplin a seven-run cushion.
Cooper’s two-run single to center made it 9-0 in the third.
The Falcons received a sac fly from Cofield in the sixth for the final margin.
