DEJA VU ALL OVER AGAIN

The Wildcat's were thinking it was "daja vu all over again" tonight as they faced their rival Sedalia Smith Cotton Tigers in the second round of the Platte County Invitational Soccer Tournament. The game was a rematch from last years second round game at the same tourney in which the Cats pulled an upset victory against a stubborn and physical Tiger team, earning the Wildcats a trip to championship game. The Cats faced off with Sedalia twice more during the 2008 season, suffering a mud caked 6-2 drubbing on the road and a hard fought 1-0 loss at home.

Just like last year's tourney game, the Cats struck first. Kayla Birchfield scored with an assist from Emily Buerge early in the first half. The team then fought through a barrage of shots from lengthy attacks by Sedalia's potent offense that taxed the Wildcats' (and spectators') nerves.

The tempo during the first half seemed to wear on Sedalia as the Cats came back to the second half renewed and pressing the fight. If somewhat slower, the Tigers returned ready for a more physical cat fight, leaving many of the Wildcats searching for ice bags after the game. The Harrisonville defense dug in and Sara Clarke had a brilliant game making the one goal lead stand.

Their perserverance earned the team their second shutout in as many games and pushed the girls to a now familiar championship game on Saturday where they will likely face last year's tournament champion Platte County Pirates at 6:00 PM. Now it's time to make history, not repeat it. Go CATS! Beat the Pirates!

Quote of the game (as Coach Coleman led the team off the field in victory): "Alright team, everyone on the ambulance!"
Runner up quote (after my daughter caught a hard ball to the face): "It's OK. It's just a little piece of cow."


Spectacular Save


Sara sets the Defense
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National Anthem...or The Wall...you choose the song.