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OCT BRANDON ZENNER Editor in Chief | @brandonzenner With the mid-way point to the Bearcats soccer season nearing, the chance to capture a signature win is on the horizon for Northwest. Northwest (4-3-1, 1-2-1 MIAA) leaves the comforts of Bearcat Pitch for only the second time since Sept. 9, for a matchup with Southwest Bap- tist (7-1, 4-0 MIAA) in Bolivar today. Southwest Baptist holds an active six- game winning streak and is second in MIAA rankings, while Northwest is ranked seventh. Southwest Baptist provides a tough task for the Northwest defense, bringing in one of the top offenses in the nation at 2.71 goals per game. The offense is led by juniors Karla and Kate Jamison, who have scored seven and five goals respectively. “Having players with the skill like Kate and Karla is great and they bring a lot to the team,” said South- west Baptist head coach Rob Podeyn. “They’re focused, really involved, work hard and are just great kids to have on our team.” Karla Jamison is one of the top scorers in the nation, and has benefit- ed from the passing ability of sopho- more Elin Hammer - who is tied for sixth in the nation with six assists. Northwest lost its only matchup with Southwest Baptist in 2013, 2-0, allowing two assists to Hammer in the process. The teams have one com- mon opponent in Central Oklahoma. Southwest Baptist defeated Central Oklahoma 4-1 Sept. 21, while North- west lost 1-0 just seven days later. “They’re a pretty disciplined team, they’re a good soccer team and they’re pretty physical,” Northwest head coach Tracy Hoza said. “I think if we can get them out of their rhythm and how they like to play. We can compete if we can close them down in certain areas.” Northwest will travel 100 miles southeast from Bolivar to face Mis- souri Southern (3-4-1, 1-3 MIAA) in Joplin Saturday. The Lions lost their most recent game Sept. 27 against Fort Hays 1-0. Missouri Southern is ranked ninth in MIAA rankings and has lost three of its last four matches. Much like Northwest, Missouri Southern has relied on freshmen, such as Hannah Bomar, to play key minutes early in the season. The freshman leads the Lions in points (9) with three goals and three as- sists, along with the most shots and shots on goal. One freshman who has played a key role for the Bearcats is Danielle Wolfe. In double overtime against Northeastern State Friday, Wolfe slid a shot out of reach of the keeper, giv- ing the Bearcats a 1-0 victory. Five of the six freshmen for the Bearcats have combined for 23 starts through eight games, with goal- keeper Ashley Malloy and defender Hannah Goetz starting every match. Midfielder Cassidy Holtman and Wolfe have three starts each, with midfielder Jessica Spradley starting once this season. “It’s important that they’re get- ting a lot of experience right now,” Hoza said. “It’s important that they’re getting in and making an impact.” Wolfe said the ability to plug nearly any player into the lineup makes the Bearcats a versatile team. “It’s really nice, we think, because no matter our subs, the level of our game stays the same,” Wolfe said. “She (Hoza) can count on the subs to come in and help the team rather than taking the good players out.” Northwest will kick off against Southwest Baptist at 2 p.m. Thursday in Bolivar. The Bearcats are scheduled to kickoff at 11 a.m. against Missouri Southern Saturday in Joplin. Bearcats continue tough conference stretch on road trip Freshman midfielder Danielle Wolfe shields the ball from a Central Oklahoma player Sunday. Wolfe scored the game winning goal in double overtime. BRIA CREEDEN | NW MISSOURIAN UPDATES

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    With the mid-way point to the Bearcats soccer season nearing, the chance to capture a signature win is on the horizon for Northwest.

    Northwest (4-3-1, 1-2-1 MIAA) leaves the comforts of Bearcat Pitch for only the second time since Sept. 9, for a matchup with Southwest Bap-tist (7-1, 4-0 MIAA) in Bolivar today. Southwest Baptist holds an active six-game winning streak and is second in MIAA rankings, while Northwest is ranked seventh.

    Southwest Baptist provides a tough task for the Northwest defense, bringing in one of the top offenses in the nation at 2.71 goals per game. The offense is led by juniors Karla and Kate Jamison, who have scored seven and five goals respectively.

    Having players with the skill like Kate and Karla is great and they bring a lot to the team, said South-

    west Baptist head coach Rob Podeyn. Theyre focused, really involved, work hard and are just great kids to have on our team.

    Karla Jamison is one of the top scorers in the nation, and has benefit-ed from the passing ability of sopho-more Elin Hammer - who is tied for sixth in the nation with six assists.

    Northwest lost its only matchup with Southwest Baptist in 2013, 2-0, allowing two assists to Hammer in the process. The teams have one com-mon opponent in Central Oklahoma. Southwest Baptist defeated Central Oklahoma 4-1 Sept. 21, while North-west lost 1-0 just seven days later.

    Theyre a pretty disciplined team, theyre a good soccer team and theyre pretty physical, Northwest head coach Tracy Hoza said. I think if we can get them out of their rhythm and how they like to play. We can compete if we can close them down in certain areas.

    Northwest will travel 100 miles southeast from Bolivar to face Mis-souri Southern (3-4-1, 1-3 MIAA) in Joplin Saturday. The Lions lost their most recent game Sept. 27 against Fort Hays 1-0. Missouri Southern is ranked ninth in MIAA rankings and has lost three of its last four matches.

    Much like Northwest, Missouri Southern has relied on freshmen, such as Hannah Bomar, to play key minutes early in the season. The freshman leads the Lions in points (9) with three goals and three as-sists, along with the most shots and shots on goal.

    One freshman who has played a key role for the Bearcats is Danielle Wolfe. In double overtime against Northeastern State Friday, Wolfe slid a shot out of reach of the keeper, giv-ing the Bearcats a 1-0 victory.

    Five of the six freshmen for the Bearcats have combined for 23 starts through eight games, with goal-

    keeper Ashley Malloy and defender Hannah Goetz starting every match. Midfielder Cassidy Holtman and Wolfe have three starts each, with midfielder Jessica Spradley starting once this season.

    Its important that theyre get-ting a lot of experience right now, Hoza said. Its important that theyre getting in and making an impact.

    Wolfe said the ability to plug nearly any player into the lineup makes the Bearcats a versatile team.

    Its really nice, we think, because no matter our subs, the level of our game stays the same, Wolfe said. She (Hoza) can count on the subs to come in and help the team rather than taking the good players out.

    Northwest will kick off against Southwest Baptist at 2 p.m. Thursday in Bolivar. The Bearcats are scheduled to kickoff at 11 a.m. against Missouri Southern Saturday in Joplin.

    Bearcats continue tough conference stretch on road tripFreshman midfielder Danielle Wolfe shields the ball from a Central Oklahoma player Sunday. Wolfe scored the game winning goal in double overtime.

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    The team placed fifth at the Fort Hays State Invitational. Maddie Propst led the team by shooting rounds of 80 and 84, placing 16th overall. They will travel to Central Oklahoma for a meet Monday.

    The Bearcats host Pittsburg State Friday, at 7 p.m. and Southwest Saturday, at 6 p.m. They lost to Central Oklahoma in three sets and beat Missouri Southern in four sets last weekend.

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    Impressive performances in the last two meets have the Bearcats cross country team looking forward to a crowded venue this weekend.

    The meet in Arkansas, at the Chili Pepper Festival, is one that boasts a large variety of teams ranging from Division I to Division III.

    Its a great course, head coach Scott Lorek said. I think the biggest challenge we will have there is deal-ing with the very crowded field.

    The meet in Arkansas hosted 56 teams last year, most of which were Division I schools.

    Junior Johnny Harley is excited to compete against top flight competi-tors this weekend.

    Its a big meet for us, Harley said. Itll be fun to go race against some of the best competition in the country, in one of the biggest meets in the country.

    The Northwest cross country team was successful yet again this past weekend in Kansas as sopho-more Wick Cunningham led the mens team to a first place overall finish and placed third overall with a time of 26:26. Four other Bearcats placed in the top 26; Ryan Cox earned 14th, with a time of 27:28; Johnny Harley placing 15th, in 27:31; Joe An-ger finishing 23rd, in a time of 27:57; and Brandon Phipps taking home 26th, with a time of 28:18.

    We competed well, Lorek said. The best two performances of the weekend were Johnny Harley and Joe Anger. They really stepped up and had good races.

    The performance this weekend was especially accomplishing for Harley, due to injuries sustained over the past two years.

    It was satisfying to overcome those challenges, Harley said. It will lead to future success.

    The womens team performance was equally impressive this past week in Emporia, Kansas. Senior Anne Herbert continues to shine, placing second, with a time of 19:18. Four other Bearcats placed in the top 20. Samantha Laurenzo placed 11th, in a time of 20:01; followed closely by Maci Hicks and Jessica Johnson who placed 13th and 14th with times of 20:07 and 20:10. Brooklyn Ellis rounded out the Bearcats in the top 20 by finishing the course in 20:20, and taking home 17th.

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