Playoff Time: District Girls Soccer Kicks Off Today

Missouri Class 3 District 7

No. 1 seed – Francis Howell North Knights (14-6-1)

The skinny on the Knights: Finished second in the GAC South, had nine-game win streak in March and April, had another five-game win streak going until loss on Senior Night last Thursday.

• Record in last eight games: 5-2-1.
• Last week: Defeated Oakville 3-1 on Tuesday, defeated St. Charles West 3-1 on Wednesday, lost 2-1 against Fort Zumwalt South on Thursday.
• Top scorers: Kelsey Fouch, Sr. – 15 G, 5 A; Megan Frkovic, Jr. – 11 G, 8 A.
• Goalkeeper: Erica Wind, Jr. – 11-6-1, 8 ShO, 22 GA, 1.19 g/a average.
• Will play: Fort Zumwalt East-Francis Howell Central winner, after earning first-round bye as district’s top seed. District semifinal will be played at Francis Howell High, and is scheduled for Wednesday, May 18, at 5 p.m.
• With win: Would advance to district championship game, which will also be hosted by Francis Howell High, and is scheduled for Friday, May 20, at 6 p.m.

No. 2 seed – Francis Howell Vikings (17-4-2)

The skinny on the Vikings: Finished third in the GAC South, electric team with the ball, scored three or more goals 11 times this season.

• Record in last eight games: 5-1-2.
• Last week: Defeated Marquette 1-0 on Monday, defeated Troy 3-1 on Tuesday.
• Top scorers: Jordan Catalano, Fr. – 21 G, 5 A; Julie Mooney, Sr. – 14 G, 14 A; Melanie Hunt, Sr. – 10 G, 8 A.
• Goalkeeper: Jennifer Pelley, Jr. – 11-3-1, 6 ShO, GA, 0.98 g/a average.
• Will play:  Parkway Central-Parkway North winner, after earning first-round bye as district’s No. 2 seed. Francis Howell will host district semifinal, which is scheduled for Wednesday, May 18, at 7 p.m.
• With win: Would advance to district championship game, which will also be hosted by Francis Howell High, and is scheduled for Friday, May 20, at 6 p.m.

No. 3 seed – Parkway Central Colts (13-6-1)

The skinny on the Colts: Finished fourth in Suburban South Conference, proven it can get hot with two five-game winning streaks this season.

• Record in last eight games: 5-2-1.
• Last week: Defeated Hazelwood Central 2-0 on Monday, lost 2-1 against Rockwood Summit on Tuesday.
• Top scorer: Alison Magruder, Sr. – 19 G, 8 A;
• Goalkeepers: Kelly Perkins, Sr. – 7-2, 8 ShO, 13 GA, 1.27 g/a average; Sydney Stephens, Soph. – 6-3, 6 ShO, 9 GA, 1.20 g/a average.
• Will play: Parkway North (3-16) at Francis Howell, on Tuesday, May 17, at 7 p.m.
• With win: Would face Francis Howell in district semifinals at Francis Howell, on Wednesday, May 18, at 7 p.m.

No. 4 seed – Fort Zumwalt East Lions (15-9)

The skinny on the Lions: Finished second in the GAC North, 10-4 since beginning the year 5-5.

• Record in last eight games: 6-2.
• Last week: Lost 3-1 against St. Joseph’s on Monday, defeated ? 2-0 on Tuesday, defeated McCluer North 7-0 on Thursday. 
• Top scorers: Hailey Rodgers, Sr. – 9 G, 11 A; Jessica Seilee, Jr. – 8 G, 6 A.
• Goalkeeper: Jordan Gnolfo, Jr. – 14-5, 10 ShO, 14 GA, 0.76 g/a average.
• Will play: Francis Howell Central (10-11-3) at Francis Howell on Tuesday, May 17, at 5 p.m.
• With win: Would face Francis Howell North in district semifinals at Francis Howell on Wednesday, May 18, at 5 p.m.

No. 5 seed – Francis Howell Central Spartans (10-11-3)

The skinny on the Spartans: Finished fifth in the GAC South, measure of inconsistency this season, won two in a row three times, but also lost two in a row three times.

• Record in last eight games: 4-4.
• Last week: Defeated Wentzville Timberland 2-1 on Tuesday, lost 3-0 at Fort Zumwalt West on Thursday.
• Top scorers: Shelly Hassall, Sr. -- 7 G, 2 A; Katy Gerler, Soph. – 7 G, 1 A; Katie Wood, Fr. – 5 G, 4 A.
• Goalkeeper: Gabrielle Klingaman, Fr. – 10-9-3, 12 ShO, 27 GA, 1.21 g/a average.
• Will play: Fort Zumwalt East (15-9) at Francis Howell on Tuesday, May 17, at 5 p.m.
• With win: Would face Francis Howell North in district semifinals at Francis Howell on Wednesday, May 18, at 5 p.m.

No. 6 seed – Parkway North Vikings (3-16)

The skinny on the Vikings: Finished seventh in the Suburban South Conference, hasn’t won at all in May, six straight losses.

• Record in last eight games: 1-7.
• Last week: Lost 4-0 against Rockwood Summit on Wednesday, lost 1-0 against Windsor on Friday.
• Top scorers: Tori Roux, Sr. – 4 G, 3 A; Hallie Brychel, Jr. – 4 G, 2 A.
• Goalkeeper: Amanda Lewis, Sr. – 2-7, 2 ShO, 26 GA, 3.41 g/a average.
• Will play: Parkway Central (13-6-1) at Francis Howell, on Tuesday, May 17, at 7 p.m.
• With win: Would face Francis Howell in district semifinals at Francis Howell, on Wednesday, May 18, at 7 p.m.

No. 1 seed – Fort Zumwalt West Jaguars (16-6-1)

The skinny on the Jaguars: GAC South Champions, after 8-1 start never won more than two games in a row again.

• Record in last eight games: 5-2-1.
• Last week: Lost 3-0 at Incarnate Word Academy on Tuesday, defeated Francis Howell Central 3-0 on Thursday, defeated Wentzville Holt 3-0 on Friday.
• Top scorers: Maggie Richard, Soph. – 7 G, 6 A; Karley Thomas, Jr. – 6 G, 4 A; Janey Marion, Jr. – 6 G, 7 A.
• Goalkeeper: Emilee Johnson, Sr. – 15-5-1, 12 ShO, 12 GA, 0.57 g/a average.
• Will play: Fort Zumwalt North-Wentzville Holt winner, after earning first-round bye as district’s top seed. District semifinal will be played at Troy Buchanan High, and is scheduled for Tuesday, May 17, at 5:30 p.m.
• With win: Would advance to district championship, which will also be played at Troy Buchanan, and is scheduled for Thursday, May 19 at 5 p.m.

No. 2 seed – Troy Buchanan Trojans (17-5)

The skinny on the Trojans: Finished fourth in the GAC South, highest scoring team in the league this year (71 goals), won two other tournaments this season.

• Record in last eight games: 7-1.
• Last week: Defeated Hannibal 11-1 on Monday, lost 3-1 against Francis Howell, defeated Jefferson City 5-1 on Wednesday.
• Top scorers: Hunter Wagoner, Jr. – 22 G, 11 A; Emily Crane, Jr. – 16 G, 11 A.
• Goalkeeper: Tiffany Hazelwonder, Soph. – 16-4, 9 ShO, 19 GA, 1.02 g/a average.
• Will play: Fort Zumwalt South-Wentzville Timberland winner, after earning first-round bye as district’s No. 2 seed. Troy will host district semifinal, which is scheduled for Tuesday, May 17, at 4 p.m.
• With win: Would advance to district championship game, which will also be played at Troy, and is scheduled for Thursday, May 19, at 5 p.m.

No. 3 seed – Fort Zumwalt South Bulldogs (12-12)

The skinny on the Bulldogs: Finished third in the GAC North, spunky team won 12 games in what was supposed to be a rebuilding year.

• Record in last eight games: 4-4.
• Last week: Lost 5-3 at Incarnate Word Academy on Monday, defeated Fort Zumwalt North 3-2 on Tuesday, defeated Francis Howell North 2-1 on Thursday.
• Top scorers: Bridget Stewart, Fr. – 13 G, 9 A; Taylor Wade, Soph. – 7 G, 10 A.
• Goalkeeper: Lauren Breshears, Fr., -- 12-12, 6 ShO, 43 GA, 1.77 g/a average.
• Will play: Wentzville Timberland (3-17) at Troy on Monday, May 16, at 4 p.m.
• With win: Would face Troy in district semifinals on Tuesday, May 17, at 4 p.m.

No. 4 seed – Fort Zumwalt North Panthers (7-15)

The skinny on the Panthers: Finished sixth in the GAC North, won three of last four, after eight-game midseason losing streak.

• Record in last eight games: 3-5.
• Last week: Defeated Ritenour 3-1 on Monday, lost 3-2 at Fort Zumwalt South on Tuesday, defeated Orchard Farm 2-1 on Wednesday.
• Top scorers: Amanda Weichers, Jr. – 23 G, 2 A.
• Goalkeeper: Sydney Gooch, Soph. – 7-14, 3 ShO, 61 G, 2.90 g/a average.
• Will play: Wentzville Holt (7-16) at Troy on Monday, May 16, at 5:30 p.m.
• With win: Would face Fort Zumwalt West in district semifinals at Troy, on Tuesday, May 17, at 5:30 p.m.

No. 5 seed – Wentzville Holt Indians (7-16)

The skinny on the Indians: Finished last in the GAC South, lost six of seven games twice this season.

• Record in last eight games: 2-6.
• Last week they: Defeated Northwest 1-0 on Monday, defeated Hazelwood Central 1-0 on Tuesday, lost 3-0 against Fort Zumwalt West on Wednesday.
• Top scorers: Julie Ireland, Jr. – 8 G, 0 A.
• Goalkeeper: Amber Boehme, Jr. – 3-10, 3 ShO, 22 GA, 1.84 g/a average.
• Will play: Fort Zumwalt North (7-15) at Troy on Monday, May 16, at 5:30 p.m.
• With win: Would face Fort Zumwalt West in district semifinals at Troy, on Tuesday, May 17, at 5:30 p.m.

No. 6 seed – Wentzville Timberland Wolves (3-17)

The skinny on the Wolves: Finished sixth in the GAC South, never really recovered from 1-11 start.

• Record in last eight games: 2-6.
• Last week: Lost 5-0 against Pattonville on Monday, lost 2-1 at Francis Howell Central on Tuesday.
• Top players: Crista Thompson, Soph.; Erica Boyd, Fr.
• Will play: Fort Zumwalt South (12-12) at Troy on Monday, May 16, at 4 p.m.
• With win: Would face Troy in district semifinals on Tuesday, May 17, at 4 p.m.

No. 1 seed – Orchard Farm Eagles (13-7)

The skinny on the Eagles: Began season 9-0, 4-7 record since, defeated every other team in district at least once already this season.

• Record in last 8 games: 4-4.
• Last week: Defeated Brentwood 5-0 on Tuesday, lost 2-1 at Fort Zumwalt North on Wednesday.
• Top scorers: Alexis Robbers, Jr. – 24 G, 9 A; Brooke Burckhardt, Jr. – 20 G, 2 A.
• Goalkeeper: Abby Gruendler, Jr. – 13-7, 7 ShO, 33 GA, 1.61 g/a average.
• Will play: O’Fallon Christian (4-10) in district semifinals at Orchard Farm High on Monday, May 16, at 4:30 p.m.
• With win: Would advance to district championship game, which will also be played at Orchard Farm on Wednesday, May 18, at 4:30 p.m.

No. 2 seed – Barat Academy Eagles (6-9)

The skinny on the Eagles: Suffered two three-game losing streaks this season.

• Record in last eight games: 4-4.
• Last week: Defeated Crossroads College Prep 5-4 on Thursday.
• Top scorers: Sarah Lammers – 11 G, 10 A; Jessie Gambino – 6 G, 3 A.
• Goalkeeper: Kathryn Ross, Sr. – 5-6, 3 ShO, 21 GA, 2.10 g/a average.
• Will play: Lutheran High (8-13) in district semifinals at Orchard Farm High on Tuesday, May 17, at 4:30 p.m.
• With win: Would advance to district championship game, which will also be played at Orchard Farm on Wednesday, May 18, at 4:30 p.m.

No. 3 seed – Lutheran High Cougars (8-13)

The skinny on the Cougars: Very young team, only three seniors on entire roster.

• Record in last eight games: 3-5.
• Last week: Lost 3-2 against JFK on Monday, lost 5-0 at Rosati-Kain on Wednesday, defeated Winfield 2-0 on Thursday.
• Top scorers: Natalie Weinhold, Soph. – 14 G, 10 A; Jessica Skerston, Fr. – 11 G, 2 A.
• Goalkeeper: Courtney Sansone, Sr. – 8-13, 5 ShO, 54 GA, 2.73 g/a average.
• Will play: Barat Academy (6-9) in district semifinals at Orchard Farm High on Tuesday, May 17, at 4:30 p.m.
• With win: Would advance to district championship game, which will also be played at Orchard Farm on Wednesday, May 18, at 4:30 p.m.

No. 4 seed – Christian High Eagles (4-10)

The skinny on the Eagles: Suffered seven-game losing streak in April, 4-3 record otherwise.

• Record in last eight games: 2-6.
• Last week: Defeated Brentwood 6-2 on Monday, lost 6-0 against Westminster Christian on Wednesday, lost 9-3 at St. Charles on Thursday. 
• Top players: Davah Bruce, Jr. – 19 G, 3 A; Kaitlyn Hahs, Soph. – 2 G, 2 A. 
• Will play: District semifinals at Orchard Farm (13-7) on Monday, May 16, at 4:30 p.m.
• With win: Would advance to district championship game, which will also be played at Orchard Farm High on Wednesday, May 18, at 4:30 p.m.