Willard Lady Tigers shut out Parkview, Webb City in action on soccer field

Tiger baseball picks up 20th win of the regular season, including nine straight heading toward District playoffs
 
The Willard High School girls’ soccer team is peaking at the right time, after picking up two more wins last week.
The Lady Tigers hosted Springfield Parkview on Friday, April 22, and came away with a 4-0 shutout win.
Kathryn Dublin paced Willard with two goals and Kenadie Limb and Madison Foley each had a goal in the game. Charlae Cowan, Emma Siegler and Katelyn Magee each had an assist in the win.
“We didn’t play well against Carl Junction, but I am proud of how we bounced back and played a great game against Parkview,” said head coach Jamie Waddell.
Willard traveled to Carl Junction on Thursday, April 21, and came home with a 2-0 loss.
The Lady Tigers opened the week traveling to Webb City on Tuesday, April 19, and after the game being scoreless after regulation and overtime, Willard won the game 1-0 during the penalty kick shootout.
“The kids fought hard against a very good district and conference opponent,” said Waddell. “I am pleased with how they responded to the game. Karli Wheeler did an amazing job in the goal.
Willard is now 10-3 on the season and was scheduled to play at Republic last night, before hosting Carthage tomorrow night.
Willard baseball wins 9th straight
The Willard High School baseball team has now won nine straight games, after picking up five more wins last week.
On Saturday, April 23, the Tigers traveled to Marshfield for a doubleheader against Marshfield and Rolla. Willard defeated Marshfield 11-1, with Owen Bushnell and Bryce Johnson both hitting home runs and Andrew Quinlan picking up two doubles in the game. Kyden McMain would drive in six runs in Willard’s 10-0 shut out of Rolla.
The Tigers hosted Carl Junction on Thursday, April 21, and thanks in part to Kade Bieller’s three doubles, Willard would route the Bulldogs, 15-0.
Willard traveled to Parkview on Wednesday, April 20, and Gunner Wildermuth would get a complete game victory, as the Tigers would win 12-1.
In what was their closest game of the week, the Tigers hosted Webb City on Tuesday, April 19, and behind Landon Moore’s three RBI’s, would beat the Cardinals 8-3.
Willard is now 20-5 on the season and were scheduled to host Republic last night, before traveling to Springfield Kickapoo today, Carthage tomorrow, and then finally ending the week at home against Sedalia Smith-Cotton on Friday night.