2018 - 2019 Schedule

DATE	Opponent	jvg	jvb	VG	VB
Sat Oct 27	FC Jamboree            McComb                                    Vicksburg			9 3	10:30 4:30
Sat Nov 5	FC Classic                  North Pike                                    Crystal Springs			9 3	10:30 4:30
Tue Nov 6	Brookhaven	4:30		5:30	7
Sat Nov 10	Loyd Star Tournament	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA
Tue Nov 13	Magee			5:30	7
Thur Nov 15	@ Lawrence Co.			5:30	7
Sat Nov 17	@ Vicksburg			11	12:30
Tue Nov 27	McLaurin	4	5	6	7:30
Thur Nov 29	Lawrence Co			5:30	7
Sat. Dec. 2	The Show ( Laurel )			TBA	TBA
Tue Dec 4	Loyd Star *	4	5	6	7:30
Thur Dec 6	@ Magee			5:30	7
Sat Dec 8	Sumral	1	2	3	4:30
Tue Dec 11	@ Brookhaven		4:30	5:30	7
Thur Dec 13	@ Wesson *	4:30		5:30	7
Mon Dec 17	@ North Pike	4	5	6	7:30
Tue Dec 18	Terry			5:30	7
Sat Jan 5	@ Ridgeland			12	1:30
Tue Jan 8	@ West Lincoln *			5:30	7
Fri Jan 11	@ Loyd Star *	4	5	6	7:30
Sat Jan 12	@ Sumral	1	2	3	4:30
Thur Jan 17	Wesson *		4:30	5:30	7
Fri Jan 18	West Lincoln *			5:30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FC Soccer Finishes Strong

FC fought hard to the final whistle as both seasons came to an end with both teams losing in the second round of playoff action. 

Our Lady Academy 4   Lady Dawgs 0

Despite the game being a mere 1-0 at the half, the Lady Dawgs fell to a talented OLA squad 4-0. The 9 time State Champions from the semi private school didn't move on without a fight. The Lady Dawgs loss was hard fought and much closer than the score reflects. On this night, The Lady Dawgs played with OLA. "The game was actually back and forth for the first 60 mintues of play, and to be down only 1-0 at half showed a lot of determination on our girls' behalf. We proved to ourselves that we can play with them. We don't have the soccer resources that they have in their area but on this night, we actually gave them a soccer game."  OLA won 14-0 in 2012, and 7-0 in 2013.  FC is closing the gap. The Lady Dawgs finished 19-3-3 overall (6-0) in region play. All 3 losses coming to semi-private schools. "I would like our chances of advancing deep into the playoffs in an all public school playoff system. The parochial schools have a huge advantage. it isn't fair, but I'm extrmely proud of this team and the goals they acomplished this season. They worked hard and played with a lot of heart. They have nothing to be disapointed about." said Long. 

 

Resurrection Catholic School wins 2-1 (4-2) in penalty kicks.

The Dawgs played one of their best games in recent memory. Despite leading 1-0 at the half, Resuurection tied things up, and won in a penalty kick shootout after two 10 min. overtime periods plus two 5 min. sudden death overtime periods.

The Dawgs scored midway through the 1st half when Garret Smith dropped a pass to Jaquan Brown for the 1-0 lead. Ressurrection tied it 15 mintues into the second half on an attempted cross that found the upper back post for a tying goal. In the first sudden death period, FC appeared to score and began a celebration as the Resurrection GK misplayed a ball over his head and into the goal before slinging the ball out. The referees said to continue play and failed to recognize the play as a goal. "That was devastating for us. We had fought so hard and earned the win only for it to be overlooked. Many people who were near that goal have said that it crossed the line by a foot or more. 

We know we won the game. We know we outplayed them. We put our hearts into it and left everything on the field. We pulled off a miraculous victory only to have it overlooked and unfairly taken away. I'm very proud of our season and how far we came this year." The Dawgs finished at 20-3-2 (6-0) in district play. 

DAWGS ADVANCE TO 2nd ROUND

The FC Soccer Dawgs dominated in MHSAA 1st round playoff action Tuesday night, defeating a talented Crystal Springs squad 6-0.  Senior forward Bregan Verdin scored a hat trick and added an assist. Verdin now has 30 goals on the season. The game winner came at the 8th minute after Spencer Romero drilled a shot that deflected off the CS goal keeper and out toward the top of the box where Zachary Nugent hit a left footed shot just under the cross bar. Garrett Smith had a similar shot at the 28th minute, left footed that went upper left in the goal, for a 2-0 lead. Just seconds before the half, Dooby Brown sent in a cross where Ghaleb Saleh connected for the goal. Verdin took over the 2nd half with 3 break away goals, with assists from G.Smith, Brant Mullins, and Dooby Brown.  The Dawgs were oustanding defensively led by Joshua Guice with 11 stops and goalkeeper, Colby Guice with 7 saves. The win moves the Dawgs to 20 wins with only 3 losses and sets up a 2nd round match with Ressurection Catholic School, Saturday at 7 pm, at Gautier High School's new turf surfaced field. The winner would most likley face Sacred Heart in the South State Championship.

 

LADY DAWGS WIN 1st ROUND PLAYOFF GAME

The Lady Dawgs advanced in the 1st round of the MHSAA playoffs Monday night as they beat the Magee Lady Trojans by a score of 2-0.

  Sophomore defender Elise Mullins led the defense to a shutout allowing only 1 shot the entire game. At the 18th minutre of play, Jenna Long sent in a shot that was caught by a Magee defender before going into the goal. Mullins stepped up and nailed the penalty kick for the 1-0 lead.  At the 64th mintue, 8th grader Kayleigh Bolt dropped a perfectly placed pass to Jaden Long who finished near post. Despite an incredible 45 shots to 1, FC only managed to score twice. The Magee Lady Trojan goal keeper had an amazing 27 saves. With the playoff victory , the Lady Dawgs advance to the final 4 in class 123A where they will travel to 'powerhouse' Our Lady Academy. Game time is set for 6 pm, this Friday night. The win moves the Lady Dawgs record to 19-2-3 with both losses coming to Madison St. Joseph.   

 

 

FC Sweeps Class 6A Terry HS

FC Soccer showed what they're made of winning 2-1 in each match at class 6A Terry HS. The Lady Dawgs got the first goal just seconds into the 2nd half as Jenna Long hit a left footed cross finding Leelee Elam in front of the net for a 1-0 lead. Terry would tie things up just 5 minutes later. At the 48th mintue, FC's Kenzie Whitehead notched her 27th assist of the season on a corner kick, where Chyenne Higgs hit a 'one timer volley' into the back of the net. That turned out to be the game winner as a stong Lady Dawg defense, and a new single game record of 24 saves from Malaine Moak, held on for a huge victory against a very talented team. The Lady Dawgs record now stands at 18 -1- 3 .

 

FC's Garrett Smith had a night to remember scoring both goals in a 2-1 victory for the Dawgs. The fist came early in the game as Mathew Dier' 'flip throw in' found Smith in the box where he nailed the ball into the left window of the goal for a 1-0 lead. Terry tied things just 8 min. into the second half of play. Colby Guice made 16 big saves on the night as a talented Terry squad continued to pressure the Dawgs' defense. Smith's game winner was a beautiful shot from 25 yards out at the corner of the box. The ball sailed into the upper left corner of the goal. Bregan Verdin, whose hustle created several good chances on the night, had the assist. From there, Brant Mullins led a determined defense to the win, moving the Dawgs' record to 19 -2-1. 

FC plays their final regular season games at powerhouse Madison St. Joe before hosting a playoff game on Feb.6. 

 

FC Wraps Up Division Play in Dominate Fashion

The FC Soccer Program finished up division play after Saturday's wins at West Lincoln and Monday nights wins against West Lincoln at home.  Both squads finished divison 7 play undefeated with the Dawgs outscoring division opponents (Wesson, Loyd Star, and West Lincoln) 38 goals to only 1 allowed while the Lady Dawgs scored 35 while only allowing 1 goal in division play. The wins move the Dawgs record to 16-2-1, while the Lady Dawgs moved to 15-1-3. The Lady Dawgs lone loss coming in the final seconds with an 'own goal' against powerhouse Madison St. Joseph. 'Senior Night' is Wednesday, January 24th where this special group of seniors will be honored for their outstanding careers which includes 6 straight Divison Titles for the Dawgs and 5 out of 6 for the Lady Dawgs. The recognition will take place in between the girls game and boys game vs Lawrence County at approximately 6:45 pm. 

FC WINS REGION 7 CHAMPIONSHIP

'Defense wins Championships' and thats just what happened Thursday night as both squads shut out Loyd Star and captured the 2018 District Titles. 

 

Lady Dawgs 6  Loyd Star 0     - Elise Mullins led the defense to a shutout despite playing with the flu. Fellow defenders Ana Hutto, Tayler Smith, Jamie Walker, and Tori Jones were solid allowing only 1 shot from Loyd Star for the game.  Two goals and an assist each for Jaden and Jenna Long while Kayleigh Bolt scored and had an assist. Katie Bell Higgs scored the final goal with an assist from Kenzie Whitehead.  FC emtied the bench as the rest of the Lady Dawgs receeived some valuable playing time. 

 

Dawgs 7  Loyd Star 0 -  Senior forward, Bregan Verdin had 4 goals and an assist while the defense led by Joshua Guice ,Bronson Smith, Trey Tindle, Mathew Dier, Sean Roe, and Brant Mullins held the Hornets scoreless. Colby Guice got another shutout while adding 8 saves to his record breaking season. Bronson Smith scored unassisted just 53 seconds into the game. Spencer Romero scored and added two assists while Jace Watts scored and added an assist. 

 

The District Titles means that both FC squads will host 1st Round games of MHSAA playoffs on Tuesday, Jan. 30. 

 

 

FC CONTINUES DISTRICT DOMINANCE

FC remains undefeated in Region 7 after two hard fought wins at Wesson.

Elise Mullins put the Lady Dawgs up early after connecting on her penalty kick attempt. Wesson tied things up mintues later. Kenzie Whitehead notched her 18th assist of the season on a corner kick where Tayler Smith converted for a 2-1 halftime lead. The Lady Dawgs dominated the second half of play. Chyenne Higgs connected on a shot from the outside with an assist from Tori Jones. Kayleigh Bolt came in the game and gave FC a spark getting two quick assists with goals from Jaden and Jenna Long. Melaine Moak had 10 saves in goal. 

The Soccer Dawgs' game lasted a full 80 mintues of play plus two overtime periods. Colby Guice totalled 19 saves, a new single game record. The Cobras from Wesson played a hard fought game. The win did not come easy for FC. At the 96th minute of play, of the 2nd overtime, Zachary Nugent got to a loose ball just outside the box and drilled home the game winner. 

 

FC Gets 4 Wins Against Sumrall

Lady Dawgs 1  Sumrall Lady Bobcats 0

The Lady Dawgs scored an early goal at the 6th minute of play as Jenna Long sent in a cross finding Jaden Long who placed a shot out to the top corner. A determined defense held on for the shutout led by Tayler Smith, Elise Mullins, Ana Hutto, Tori Jones, and JD Walker. Malaine Moak had 4 saves and her 8th shutout of the season. The win moved the Lady Dawgs' record to 11-1-3.

FC Dawgs 2    Sumrall Bobcats 1

Senior forward Bregan Verdin scored both goals in a hard fought victory. The first goal came in the first half after he chased down a long through ball from Junior defender, Josh Guice. Verdin finished the break away for a 1-0 lead. Shortly after, Sumrall tied things up after scoring on a corner kick as the teams went to the half. An outstanding defensive effort from Guice,Brant Mullins, Mathew Dier, Sean Roe, Trey Tindle, Bronson Smith, and GK Colby Guice held Sumrall scoreless for the reminander of the game. The game winner was scored at the 61st minute when Braden Whitehead found Verdin with a well placed cross. The game winner was Verdin's 10th of the season (a new school record). The Dawgs record now stands at 12-2-1.

JV Lady Dawgs 4    Sumrall Jv girls  0

Kayleigh Bolt scored twice and Macie Talbert and Raylynn Winkler scored a goal each while assists were made from Bolt and Maddie Brumfield.

Sidney Scott blocked a penalty kick and combined in goal with Liza Jordan for the shutout. The JV Lady Dawgs remain undefeated on the season.

JV Dawgs 6    Sumrall Boys Jv 1

Ty Wittington had 3 goals and an assist while Ghaleb Saleh and Chandler Verdin scored a goal each.  Sumrall scored an own goal early in the game. Clay Wright and Dawson Rockhold had an assist each.  The JV Dawgs remain undefeated on the season. 

 

 

 

 

FC Soccer Sweeps Loyd Star

  The Lady Dawgs moved to 10-1-3 on the season and 2-0 in Region 7 action as they traveled to Loyd Star and came away with a 3-0 victory. Freshman forward Jenna Long scored her 19th and 20th goal of the season while fellow Freshman, Katie Bell Higgs scored with an assist from Junior, Tayler Smith. Sophomore goal keeper Malaine Moak had her 7th shutout of the season while the Lady Dawgs defense allowed only 2 shots on goal.

 

 The Dawgs easily beat the Hornets with a 6-0 win. Bregan Verdin and Braden Whitehead led the way with a goal and 2 assists each. Garrett Smith and Zach Nugent had a goal and an assist each.  The defense allowed very few shots as goal keeper Colby Guice got his 9th of the season, while Senior defenders Mathew Dier and Bronson Smith added a goal each. The win moved the Dawgs record to 11-2-1 on the season and 2-0 in Region 7. 

   

 

FC Soccer Has Success at Sumrall

JV Lady Dawgs 4   JV Lady Bobcats 0   

 8th grader Kayleigh Bolt led the way with 2 goals and an assist  while Emily Dearing had a goal and an assist. Macy Talbert added a goal while Liza Jordan and Sidney Scott combined in goal for the shutout. 

JV Dawgs 3   JV Bobcats 0 

 Goals were scored by Ghaleb Saleh,Dawson Rockhold, and Bryce Wilkinson. Ty Wittington and Nathan Griffin added assists while Chandler Verdin and Corey Ward combined in goal for the shutout.

Lady Dawgs 1   Lady Bobcats 1 

 The Lady Dawgs came back to tie the game on a late goal from Tori Jones. She connected on a free kick from 40 yards out that sailed just under the crossbar. 

The Lady Dawg defense played outstanding against a talented Sumrall squad. 

Dawgs 1   Bobcats 0 

 Senior forward Bregan Verdin connected on one of the few opportunties of the night as he received a nice pass from Jace Watts late in the second half of play. The Dawgs' defense was physical and tough while goal keeper Colby Guice had 9 saves including a block on an early awarded penalty kick for Sumrall. 

 

 

 

Big District Wins For FC

 The Lady Dawgs played one of their best games of the season on an important night in Region 7 action against the Wesson Lady Cobras. 

The Lady Dawgs were outstanding defensively allowing few shots and no goals scored. Gk Malaine Moak had her second straight shut out in goal. The strong defensive play was led by Elise Mullins and Jamie Dawn Walker, as well as Ana Hutto, Leigha Romero, Tori Jones, Tayler Smith, and Kenzie Whitehead. Offensively, the Lady Dawgs got an early lead as Leeandria Elam sent in a cross finding the foot of Jaden Long at the 6th minute of play.

Long would score again in the second half pushing the score to 2-0 off a through ball from Kenzie Whitehead. It was Whitehead's 17th assist of the season. Freshman Jenna Long finished out the scoring on an unassisted goal late in the game giving the Lady Dawgs a 3-0 convincing win in Region 7.

The Soccer Dawgs' 2-1 victory over the Cobras was hard fought due to a 'lack of finishing' on many chances to put the game out of reach. Senior forward Bregan Verdin knocked in the game winner midway through the second half with an assist from Zach Nugent. The Cobras scored a nice goal from distance on one of their few opportunities in the game at the 60th mintue. The Cobras had an excellent opportunity to take an ealry 1-0 lead in the game but Sophomore GK Colby Guice came away with a fantastic diving save.  FC took a 1-0 lead in the 1st half of play when Brant Mullins hit a beautful free kick from 35 yards that found the upper right corner of the net.  Defensively, Joshua Guice,Bronson Smith, Trey TIndle, JaQuan Brown, and Mathew Dier allowed very few opportunites for Wesson. 

 

FC Splits Games at Ole Brooke

Lady Dawgs 5    Lady Panthers 0 

Jaden Long and Leeadria Elam scored 2 goals a peice and Chyenne Higgs headed in another. Jenna Long had 2 assists while Jaden Long, Chyenne Higgs, and Kenzie Whitehead had 1 assist each.  Defensively, the Lady Dawgs were outstanding getting the shutout.

 

Dawgs 1  Panthers 0

The Dawgs found themselves down a man and down 1-0 after an ejection and a converted penalty kick at the 15th min. of play.  FC fought back to tie things up after Brant Mullins converted a penalty kick awarded after a handball in the box. Despite several good chances, the Dawgs struggled to score again. In the games, final minutes, the Panthers connected on a nice goal from distance for the win. 

 

FC Sweeps Ole Brook

Jv Dawgs 3  Brookhaven Jv 0

Ty Wittington scored twice and Bryce Wittington scored whie Chandler Verdin and Corey Ward combined in goal for the shutout.

 

Lady Dawgs 9  Brookhaven  0

Jenna Long continued her scoring barrage netting 3 goals while Senior forward Jaden Long scored twice and assisted another. Leelee Elam had 2 assists and a goal while Senior midfielders Kenzie Whitehead and Chyenne Higgs added a goal each. 7th grader Ally Bolt scored her 1st career goal. The defense was outstanding led by Elise Mullins, Ana Hutto, Jamie Dawn Walker, and Leigha Romero. Walker and Romero each had an assist. Malaine Moak and Liza Jordan had several saves each getting FC the shutout and moving their record to 4-0-1.

 

 Dawgs 3 Brookhaven 0

Senior midfielder Spencer Romero picked a good night to have his best game of his soccer career. Romero played a part in all 3 goals. The game's first goal came at the 10th minute when Brant Mullins chipped the defense and Romero finished the breakaway 1v1 against the keeper.

At the 28th min. Romero found Senior forward Bregan Verdin who finished his breakaway goal.

Romero ended the night with a steal and an unassisted goal near the end of the game. Defense played a huge role in the win as a very talented Brookhaven squad maintained much of the possesion getting off 18 shots. Sophomore goalkeeper Colby Guice was outstanding  notching 11 saves and getting the shutout. Defenders Josh Guice, Bronson Smith, Matt Dier, Trey Tindle, Zach Nugent, Braden Whitehead, Jex Dela Cruz, Garrett Smith, Braden Tyson, and Brant Mullins packed it in and preserved the win for the Dawgs , now 5-0 on the season.

 

Kick off Classic Results

 

Lady Dawgs 9  McLaurin 1

Freshman forward Jenna Long scored four times and added an assist leading the Lady Dawgs to a rout over McLaurin. Jaden Long had 2 goals and an assist while Leeandria Elam totalled 2 assists. Single goals were scored by Chyenne Higgs, Kenzie Whitehead, and Taylor Smith. Higgs and Whitehead added an assist each while goalkeeper Malaine Moak held McLaurin scoreless in the 1st half of play. 

 

Lady Dawgs 1 Hattiesburg 1

Jenna Long continued her  productive day with a late game tying goal in the clsoing seconds of the match.  Malaine Moak made 8 saves in the game preserving the tie.

 

Dawgs 4 McLaurin 1 

Senior forward Bregan Verdin scored twice while adding an assist.  Senior midfielder Brant Mullins had 2 assist while Freshman Bryce Wilkinson score his 1st career varsity goal. Junior mid Braden Whitehead scored his 3rd goal of the season. Colby Guice, a sophomore GK, had 4 saves.

 

Dawgs 3 Hattiesburg 0

The Dawgs played solid for 80 mintues of play,taking down class 5A Hattiesburg. Junior forward Garrett Smith scored on a shot from the top of the box giving FC a 1-0 lead at the 30 minute mark. Two minutes later, FC was awarder a free kick from 25 yards where Senior midfielder Brant Mullins calmy place his shot in the upper right corner for the games second score. Later, Senior midfielder, Spencer Romero received a pass from fellow senior Bregan Verdin. Romero drilled the shot over the head of the Hattiesburg keeper. Colby Guice had 6 saves in the game and had the shutout. 

 

FC Soccer Kicks off Season Nov. 4^th

The annual FC Kick Off Classic is set to kick off next Saturday with a slate of games running from 9 am until 4:30 p.m.  FC hosts McLaurin and Hattiesburg for the event with the Lady Dawgs playing McLaurin at 9 a.m. and Hattiesburg at 3 p.m.  The Soccer Dawgs will play McLaurin at 10:30 a.m. and Hattiesburg at 4:30 p.m.  The 2 visiting teams will play each other in girls and boys action in between.

This Saturday has FC hosting McComb and Crystal Springs in the annual FC Jamboree.  The scrimmages will take place all day at the FC Soccer Complex with the same schedule set up as the Kick Off.

 

Girls Outlook

The Lady Dawgs return a loaded group from a year ago in which they captured yet another district title before losing in the 1^st round of playoff action against powerhouse Madison St. Joseph.  The Lady Dawgs will be led by three Seniors, each being 3 time All District Selections.  Kenzie Whitehead was the District 7 Most Valuable Player a year ago after a 14 goal/10 assist season with 3 game winning goals and 3 game winning assists coming in district play.  Senior forward Jaden Long was the District 7 Most Valuable Offensive Player a year ago and has a career mark of 25 goals and 33 assists.  Senior midfielder Chyenne Higgs, the District’s Most Valuable Midfielder last season, has 20 career goals and 11 career assists while playing an important defensive role.  “We feel real good about our senior leadership and their experience that they bring to the team “said Head Coach Jeff Long who has established a record of 80 wins, 20 losses and 9 ties in his 5 years as FC Girl’s coach.

 The lady Dawgs also return the District’s Most Valuable Goalkeeper. Sophomore Malaine Moak posted 89 saves and 9 shut outs in her first year of soccer. Backing up Moak in goal will be Junior Sidney Scott, and Sophomore, Aliza Jordan. 

 The defense will once again be led by the District’s Most Valuable Defensive Player, Sophomore, Elise Mullins who posted 171 steals last season.  She will be joined by Junior defenders Tori Jones and Leigha Romero who have stepped up and are ready to join Mullins on the defensive line. Sophomore, Ana Hutto and 8^th grader Brayden Reese Moak will also be playing on the back line for the lady Dawgs.

Joining Whitehead and Higgs in the midfield will be Juniors Tayler Smith and Leeandria Elam who combine for a career 19 goals and 13 assists. Also playing midfield this season will be All District selections, Freshman - Katie Bell Higgs, and Junior-Jamie Dawn Walker. Other who will contributing to the midfield are Junior - Victoria Sittig, Sophomores- Emily Dearing and Kylie Robinson, Freshmen - Madeline Tanner and Ray Lynn Winkler, and 7^th grader Ali Bolt.

Joining Long at forward will be All District selection, Freshman- Jenna Long who as an 8^th grader last season scored 7 goals and added 5 assists.  8^th grader Kaleigh Bolt, will see action at forward and midfield.

“We have a really good chance to have a great season. We have returned a good mix of starters with some younger talent that has improved tremendously. The girls have worked extremely hard preparing for this season and they are excited.”

1/2/3A Region 7/District 7 had West Lincoln join along with mainstays, Loyd Star and Wesson.  

 

Boys Outlook

The Soccer Dawgs who have 94 wins, 10 losses ,6 ties and 5 district titles during Long’s 5 years with the program, are heading into the season without the services of three longtime, valuable players in Zane Davis, Thomas Slagle, and Nathaniel Verdin.  

The Dawgs will be led by six seniors with sweeper Brant Mullins headlining the group. Mullins is a 3 time All District selection and last year’s District Most Valuable Defender.  Mullins has played in 80 games netting 5 goals, 11 assists from his defensive role. He had a team high 186 steals last season.  Joining him on the defensive line is All District selections and fellow Seniors, Bronson Smith and Mathew Dier. Joining them to provide defensive help will be Juniors – Trey Tindle, Sean Roe, JaQuan Brown, and Clay Wright. Sophomores Bryson Smith, Quenton Durrell provide defensive depth as well as Fresmen – Colby McMillian.

In the midfield, FC returns the District’s Most Valuable Midfielder in Senior Jex Dela Cruz. Cruz plays with a determination and passion that has earned him the team’s ‘100 % award’ multiple times. Senior - Spencer Romero returns and will play midfield after stepping up last mid-season and becoming a solid fixture. Sophomore - Braden Whitehead returns in the midfield after scoring 4 goals a year ago to go with a team leading 12 assists. Juniors- Braden Tyson and Zach Felton return in the middle.  Sophomore Zach Nugent returns with fellow Sophomore newcomer, Ghaleb Saleh.  Freshmen Ty Wittington and Bryce Wilkinson will provide the midfield with much needed depth.

Putting the ball in the goal takes a special skill and the Dawgs are hoping to find some ‘goal scorers’ after moving some players ‘up top’ to the forward position. Junior Joshua Guice who played on the defensive line last season will be making the switch as will Junior – Jace Watts.  Junior- Garrett Smith moves from the goal to the field and will be counted on to score as will newcomer, Bregan Verdin. The senior will be a ‘utility player’ playing where needed as his athletic ability and quickness will be counted on heavily at various spots on the field.

Finally, in the goal, Sophomore - Colby Guice has earned the starting role and will be backed up by former GK - Garrett Smith, if needed.  Guice filled in for an injured Smith last season and performed very well notching 50 saves and 3 shutouts.

“The boys are searching for an identity. We are solid on the defensive end. We just need to find out who is going to put the ball in the net for us. That may come by committee which isn’t a bad thing. Teams won’t be able to just try and stop one player any more. Hopefully we will have multiple goal scoring threats which would make us complete and a difficult team to beat “said Long.  Long will be assisted by 2^nd year Assistant Coach Justin Walsh.

 

 

2017-2018   FC SOCCER SCHEDULE                

Date	Opponent	jvg	jvb	VG	VB
Sat Oct 28	FC Jamboree               McComb               Crystal Springs			W 6-0 W 5-0	W 14-0 W 2-1
Sat. Nov. 4	FC Soccer Classic                          McLaurin            Hattiesburg			W 9-1 T 1-1	W 4-1 W 3-0
Tue. Nov. 7	Brookhaven		W 3-0	W 9-0	W 3-0
Fri. Nov. 10	Crystal Springs			W 13-0	W 2-1
Sat. Nov 11	JV Loyd Star Tourney	WON	WON
Tue. Nov 14	@ McLaurin	W 2-1	W 2-0	W 3-1	W 1-0
Thur Nov16	North Pike			W 2-0	W 4-0
Thur Nov30	@ Lawrence County			W 13-0	W 2-0
Fri Dec 1	@ Crystal Springs			W 12-0	W 7-1
Sat. Dec 2	The Show Tournament    Petal NEJ St Joe Petal			T 1-1   L 1-0	L 3-0   T 1-1
Thur. Dec 7	@ Brookhaven	W 3-0		W 5-0	L 2-1
Tue Dec 12	Wesson *		W 2-0	W 3-0	W 2-1
Sat. Dec. 16	@ Sumral	W 3-0	W 2-0	T 1-1	W 1-0
Tue Dec.19	@ Loyd Star *			W 3-0	W 7-0
Sat. Jan. 6	Sumral	W 6-1	W 4-0	W 1-0	W 2-1
Tue Jan 9	@ Wesson *	W 3-1		W 5-1	W 1-0
Thur.Jan 11	Loyd Star *			W 6-0	W 7-0
Sat Jan 20	@ West Lincoln*			W 6-0	W 12-0
Mon.Jan.22	West Lincoln*			W 12-0	W 9-0
Wed..Jan24	Lawrence Co. (Senior Night)			W 9-0	W 1-0
Thur Jan 25	@ Terry			5:30	7 pm
TBA	@ North Pike  ( Forefeit )			W	W
Tue. Jan 30	@ Madison St. Joe			L 5-1	L 5-3
	*District Games
Feb 5	1st Round        Magee			W 2-0
Feb. 6	1st Round    Crystal Springs				6 pm
Feb. 10	2nd Round
Feb. 13	South State FInal
Feb. 17	State Final

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 FC SOCCER TEAMS ARE DISTRICT CHAMPIONS

Your FC Soccer teams are the 2016-2017 District Champions after sweeping Loyd Star in Region 7/3A action.

  Junior midfielder, Kenzie Whitehead got her 2nd straight 'district game-winning goal' off a corner kick in a 1-0 victory at Loyd Star. The win locked up 1st place and the Lady Dawgs will host Madison St. Joseph Tuesday night at 5:30 in the 1st round of the MHSAA playoffs.

  Loyd Star had an opportunity to take an early lead after a foul in the box awarded LS a penalty kick. Freshman GK Malaine Moak blocked the kick, as she dove to her left , coming up with the huge save.  Moments later, Whitehead connected on the game winner. Defensively, Jamie Dawn Walker ,once again, proved her defensive skills, as she held a talented Morgan Brister scoreless. Along with the  help of Elise Mullins, Promise Warren, Tori Jones, Tayler Smith, and Chyenne Higgs, the Lady Dawgs had yet another shutout and have only given up 1 district goal. Offensively , the Lady Dawgs controlled most of the game and applied the pressure toward the LS goal. Whitehead, Jaden Long, Leelee Elam,  Jenna Long, and Katie Bell Higgs had outstanding effort. 

"I am very proud of this group of young ladies. They have worked extremely hard and accomplished their goal of bringing the district title back home. Hopefully, we can carry this momentum into the playoffs."

  The Dawgs won their 5th straight District Title after defeating Loyd Star 3-0.  Senior Thomas Slagle scored twice, the first coming from a rocket of a shot from 25 yards assisted by Sophomore, Joshua Guice. The second was a solid header off a corner from Sophomore Braden Whitehead, who would later connect with a beautiful left footed shot to the upper right corner from nearly 30 yards for the third goal. Defensively, Sophomore GK Garret Smith and Freshman GK Colby Guice combined in goal for the shutout getting 4 saves each. Defenders Brant Mullins, Bronson Smith, Spencer Romero, Zach Nugent, Trey Tindle, and Matthew Dier helped the Dawgs to another shutout. The Dawgs will host Madison St. Joseph Tuesday night at 7 pm in the MHSAA State Playoffs.

   Last Saturday, the Dawgs had an incredible upset win over 4A power Richland who is loaded with soccer talent. Zane Davis scored both goals on headers off corners from Whitehead and Nugent. The boys played thier hearts out defensively to hold on for the 2-1 win. Richland has beaten the likes of Germantown, Florence and Madison St. Joseph. 

 

Huge Wins For FC Soccer ; Remain on Top of Region 6

Lady Dawgs 2  Wesson 1

Two 8th graders stepped up big time for the Lady Dawgs helping the Lady Dawgs remain undefeated in district play. Katie Bell Higgs and Jenna Long came off the bench midway through the 1st half and had an immediate impact. Following a clear from Elise Mullins, Higgs dribbled from the defensive end connecting a pass with Long who sent a perfectly placed through ball to her sister Jaden Long who got behind the Wesson defense and scored for a 1-0 lead.

Wesson's Kim San tied things up shortly after but FC responded when Kenzie Whitehead hit a solid corner kick that found the net, giving her a team leading 12 goals on the season. That would be the game winner, as both teams went scoreless in the second half. Goalkeeper, Malaine Moak had several key saves while the FC defense stepped up defensively for the 2nd half. Mullins,Jamie Dawn Walker, Noel Parker, Tori Jones, Promise Warren, and Chyenne Higgs kept the Wesson shots very limited for the last 40 minutes. 

"We didn't have our best performance, but the girls played with a lot of heart and found a way to win. Wesson has a very good player in Kim San but our girls fought hard and held on for the win. I cant say enough about how hard our defense works and keeps us in games. They deserve a lot of credit and Melaine has been a blessing for us in the goal." said Coach Jeff Long.

The win clinched a playoff spot for the Lady Dawgs and they can solidify the district title next week at Loyd Star. The Lady Dawgs record stands at 13-3-1.

 

Dawgs 6    Wesson 1

 Seniors Zane Davis, Thomas Slagle, and Nate Verdin had a night to remember leading the 'Soccer Dawgs' to another district win and putting themselves in a great position to win another district championship. Davis had his 2nd 'hat trick' of the season scoring 3 times, each coming in spectacular fashion. His first two goals came from perfectly placed corner kicks from sophomore Braden Whitehead where Davis headed them in with authority.  Whitehead had 3 assists. Davis's 3rd goal came late in the game after receiving a through ball from Slagle, he 'lofted' the ball perfectlly over the charging goalkeeper and into to the net, giving him 25 goals on the season. Nate Verdin had a beautiful goal at the 15th minute of play when he connected on a hard shot from 20 yards out. Verdin scored again off an assist from Whitehead at the 70th minute. 

Slagle pounded a shot to the upper left corner at the  62nd minute. The Dawgs record now stands at 13-3-1. 

 

 

FC sweeps class 5A Brookhaven

Lady Dawgs 2    Lady Panthers 0

Junior midfielder Chyenne HIggs led the Lady Dawgs to a victory at class 5A Brookhaven. Higgs gave FC a 1-0 lead after receving a pass at the top of the box from Leelee Elam. Higgs took a quick touch then drilled the shot into the left window at the 50th minute of the second half, after a first half that saw each team fail to convert on several chances. It was Higgs 6th goal of the season.

HIggs dropped a pass to 8th grader, Jenna Long who connected to the upper right of the goal giving the Lady Dawgs a 2-0 cushion. It was Long's 4th goal of the season.  From there, goalkeeper Melaine Moak continued her outstanding play notching her second straight shutout making 4 saves off of 4 shots on goal from Brookhaven. Defensively, FC was solid led by freshman center back Elise Mullins who totalled 9 steals. She was joined by Promise Warren, Noel Parker, Ana Hutto, Tayler Smith, Leigha Romero,Jamie Walker and Tori Jones who all contributed defensively, shutting out the Lady Panthers. 

The Lady Dawgs moved to 9-3-1 on the season.

 

Dawgs 3   Brookhaven 0

The 'Soccer Dawgs'  avenged a 2-1 loss back on December 6 to Brookhaven, coming away with a 3-0 victory. Senior Zane Davis was outstanding offensively and defensively. Davis was taken out in the box at the 10th minute and converted the penalty kick, giving the Dawgs a 1-0 lead at half.  FC took a 2-0 lead midway through the second half as Thomas Slagle sent in a long free kick where Jace Watts headed the ball back across the face of the goal finding Nate Verdin who knocked it in. FC's final goal was a beautiful free kick from 30 yards from Davis. It was his 19th goal of the season. Defensivley, Jex Dela Cruz and Brant Mullins totalled 20 steals leading the Dawgs to a shutout. Davis would drop back late in the game as well making several key stops while sophomore goalkeeper Garrett Smith had 6 saves and another shutout. 

The Dawgs moved to 9-3-1 on the season. 

FC Lady Dawgs win at Wesson in PK's

Justice Walker assisted Leelee Elam at the 18th minute for an early lead. Wesson's Kim San tied things up at the 68th minute. The Lady Dawgs had numerous chances to take the lead and even missed a penaly kick after a Wesson handball in the box.

In the overtime period, a perfect cross was shoy off the cross bar.  Chyeene Higgs, Justice Wlaker, Promise Warren, and Kenzie Whitehead made their penalty kicks while GK Melaine Moak played outstanding making several huge saves in regulation and coming up with 3 blocks in the shootout. 

 

Dawgs 2   Wesson 0

Joshua Guice connected on a corner from Ethan Verdin at the 4th minute.  Zane Davis 

scored unassisted at the 74th minute while GK Garrett Smith had 5 saves and the shutout. 

 

 

FC Wins District Games 

 

Lady Dawgs 3  Loyd Star 0

The Lady Dawgs took it to last season's district champion scoring three times and shutting out the Lady Hornets in the first district game of the year.

8th grader Katie Bell Higgs sent in a nice corner kick at the 12th minute and junior Tayler Smith knocked it home off the left post for a 1-0 lead that held until the half.  After a handball in the box at the 52nd minute, junior midfielder Kenzie Whitehead converted the penalty kick for a 2-0 lead. Whitehead then assisted the final goal when her corner kick was knocked in by 8th grade forward Jenna Long at the 68th minute. Defensively, the Lady Dawgs were led by Jamie Dawn Walker who man marked and locked down her opponent.

Elise Mullins, Noel Parker, Promise Warren, Ana Hutto, and Leigha Romero led the defense to a shutout. Freshman GK Melaine Moak had 6 saves and a shutout. 

Dawgs 4 Loyd Star 0

The Dawgs got off to a slow start and the score was 0-0 at the half. 

Senior forward Zane Davis scored off a corner from Braden Whitehead after a nice 'leave' from Thomas Slagle.  Slagle assisted the second goal after a nice long ball to Davis who scored near post. Freshman midfielder Zach Nugent converted a penalty kick after being taken out in the box. The final goal was scored from 30 yards on a shot from Jex Dela Cruz.

Defensively, Brant Mullins, Bronson Smith, Joshua Guice, Trey Tindol, and Joshua Smith were solid. Freshman GK Colby Guice had 8 saves on the night including an outstanding 1 handed diving save early in the game that could have changed the outcome. 

 

JV Squads bring home Tournament Titles

The FC junior varsity teams won 3 games each and came away with the

2016 Loyd Star Invitational JV Tournament Championships.

The Lady Dawgs defeated Wesson 3-0 in their first game where Katie Bell Higgs scored twice with assists from Kaleigh Bolt and Colleen Parker. Parker scored the third goal with an assist from Kylie Robinson. 

In their second match, FC defeated Loyd Star 7- 0. Jenna Long scored the 1st goal and also assisted a goal from Madeline Tanner. Bolt scored an unassisted goal before Destiny McCoy scored with an assist from Ana Hutto, just before the half.

Colleen Parker, Tori Jones, and Raylynn Winkler scored in the second half.

The championship game saw the Lady Dawgs face off again with Wesson.

The first half finished at 1-0 in favor of FC after Maddie Brumfield and Destiny McCoy assisted a goal from Emily Dearing.  The Lady Dawgs scored three in the second half after Jenna Long assisted Kylie Robinson, Kaleigh Bolt scored unassisted, and Leigha Romero scored on a penalty kick. Tay'lor Thomas, Liza Jordan, and Malaine Moak combined in the goal for three shutout wins.

 

The Dawgs road to the title wasn't easy, defeating Wesson 1-0 on a goal from Trey Tindol assisted by Ty Wittington. GK's Colby Guice, Trent White, and Chandler Verdin combined for the shutout.  The second game saw the Dawgs escape with a close 3-2 win against Loyd Star. Spencer Romero scored on an outside shot while Brice Wilkinson scored off a cross from Ty Wittington. Wittington scored the game winner late in the second half with an assist from Trey Tindol.  The boy's title game was a tough fought 1-0 win against Copiah Academy. The winning goal was scored by Zach Felton off a through ball from Wittington.  Colby Guice made several outstanding saves to preserve the shutout and went un scored on in the tournament. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lady Dawgs (11-4-4) set for

playoffs

  The 2015-2016 season has not been easy for the Lady Dawgs. Losing Krislyn Kent and Jourdan

Cummings to graduation, losing two more starters who transferred, losing a key senior defender to an ankle injury, losing your goalkeeper to a broken arm, would send most teams into destruction.,but not these Lady Dawgs.

  We will start with Senior midfielder, Kelsie Barron. Despite playing with severe knee pain throughout the season at every practice and every game, she has been the driving force defensivley and offensively (7 goals/6 assists). She leads by example. She has scored huge goals at crucial moments, she has come up with a much needed assist when her team needed it most, she has poured her heart into this team. Her teamamtes love and adore her. She makes them better players and better people. She is the example of what every FC athlete should strive to be. 

  Want more toughness? Senior defender Morgan Moak has played with a painful dislocated shoulder that needs surgery as soon as this season ends. She has led an inexperienced defense. She has never complained once. She has assisted many goals on corner kicks and free kicks. She hit an upper 90 free kick from 30 yards and her jumping 'heel click' celebration is one to remember.  : )

  Senior defender Aryiana Mason has played with a painful hip. An injury that started many months ago but she has played through it and played well. She is only in her second year of soccer and has been a big lift to this team.

   Eighth grader Elise Mullins earned a starting position and has started every game of the year and has played outstanding. Freshman Leeandria Elam earned a starting spot mid way through the season and leads the team in goals scored (10).

   Junior midfielders Justice Walker(ankle) and Noel Parker (knee) have played in pain. Freshman Tayler Smith has battled a knee injury. These three midfielders along with junior Emily Strittman have combined for 11 goals and 10 assists. 

   Sophomores Kenzie Whitehead, Chyenne Higgs, and Jaden Long have combined for 22 goals and 17 assists.

The three of them recently played with strep throat in a 2-1 district loss. No excuses here, just stating the facts and praising the toughness and dedication by this team. 

   After a crash course in goalkeeping,  Junior Geri Weathersby suffered a broken arm that was so severe, it ended her season. Junior Mia Durrell who played GK for the JV squad last year stepped in the goal for her team. Without the much needed preparation, she has been sensational, making 71 saves to go with 7 shutouts. She has faced 4 penalty kicks (on goal) and blocked 4. She wasn't thrilled about havng to play goalkeeper but did it for her team. 

   The 2015-2016 Lady Dawgs refused to give in, overcoming so many obstacles, playing through the pain, playing for each other.

   Some feel that this season was a failure, simply because we didn't win district. We know better. We know what we have overcome. We know the pain that came along the way. We know we became a team. We know we hold a +1 margin over the district champ.  : )   We know we are headed to the playoffs and it will be a tough road. One thing's for sure, this team is tough and have proven themsleves. Way to Go Lady Dawgs !

 

 

 

 

Lady Dawgs take back District lead at Loyd Star

It took just 9 minutes for the Lady Dawgs to jump out to a 2-0 lead in a big district game at Loyd Star.

Chyenne Higgs sent a through ball where Leeandria Elam finished the break away at the 4th minute.

At the 9th minute, Kelsie Barron hit a beautiful free kick to the upper right corner for a 2-0 lead.

From there, the Lady Dawg defense kept the Lady Hornets scoreless for the remainder of the game.

Mia Durrell had 8 saves. The Lady Dawgs are still in the hunt for a playoff spot.

 

 

FC wins District games at Wesson

   The Lady Dawgs needed a win at Wesson after losing to Wesson earlier in the season. After a scorelss first half, Justice Walker dropped a perfect pass to Jaden Long who finished to the left window which proved to be the game's only goal. Mia Durrell blocked a penalty kick in the first half and had several big saves to preserve the win. Defenders , Morgan Moak, Aryiana Mason, Elise Mullins, Kelsie Barron, and Chyenne Higgs kept Wesson off balance for the entire game for the shutout. 

 

   The Dawgs got off to a 3- 0 lead before Wesson came storming back and tied it at 3. The game winner came at the 68' when Kyle McCormick found Greg Queen for the game winner. Zane Davis scored unassisted just 23 seconds into the game. McCormick found Gillian twice for goals in the first half.

Keeper Garrett Smith had an incredible night in goal notching 14 saves.

 

 

FC gets pair of District wins at Crystal Springs

Lady Dawgs 7   Crystal Springs 1

Jaden Long had her 1st career 'hat trick' scoring 3 times in the first half of play. Lee Elam, Kenzie Whitehead and Justice Walker had the assists. Kelsi Barron hit a shot from 20 yards for a 4-0 lead. Cheyenne Higgs scored off an assist from Elam.

In the second half, Tayler Smith scored off an assist from Destiny McCoy. McCoy then added the final goal off assists from Colleen Parker and Emily Strittman. 

Dawgs 5 Crystal Springs 1

Thomas Slagle scored twice with assists from Zane Davis and Greg Queen. Brant Mullins hit a free kick from 30 out. Queen picked up his 2nd assist with a through ball to Snoop Verdin. Kyle McCormick scored an unassisted goal late in the game.  The win moved the Dawgs to 10-0 on the season.

 

FC Classic , Saturday Nov. 7th

 

9 am	North Pike Girls  1	FC Lady Dawgs  1
10:30	North Pike Boys  0	FC Dawgs  4

 

Kickoff Classic 

The Lady Dawgs opened the 2015-2016 season with a tie hosting North Pike in the morning game of the annual Kickoff Classic. After a scoreless 1st half of play, where both teams had several chances, the teams remained scoreless.

At the 57th minute, North Pike took advantage of a loose ball in front of goal and put it away for a 1-0 lead. The Lady Dawgs fought back and ties the game when Kelsi Barron hit a high shot just under the crossbar from 25 yards out. 

Jaden Long and Colleen Parker had shots bounce off the crossbar with just minutes remaining. The Lady Dawgs outshot their opponent 17-11 however only managed 5 shots on goal. Geri Weathersby had 4 saves on the day.

 

After a slow start on a wet field, the FC Dawgs came away with a 4 - 0 win in the 2nd game of the Classic. Snoop Verdin dropped a pass to Zane Davis who put away the game's first goal for a 1-0 lead. Senior Kyle McCormick found Davis at th3 37th minute for a 2-0 halftime lead.  Davis returned the favor finding McCormick on a cross at the 68th min. 8th grader Zach Nugent scored his first varsity goal after receiving a through ball from McCormick.  A strong defense lead by Marcus Durrell,Dedrick Weathersby,Brant Mullins, and Josh Guice held North Pike to only 9 shots, 6 of those saved by freshman Garrett Smith and another save by 8th grader Colby Guice.

The Classic had to be called due to dangerous field conditions during the matches between Forest and North Pike.

 

 

Soccer season has officially arrived! The defending district champions are excited and ready to roll.

The Lady Dawgs will be led by a talented group of experienced seniors including 3 time All-District selections, Kelsi Barron, Morgan Moak, and Brooklin Bolin. They will be joined by returning all-district defender Aryiana Mason forming a very experienced defensive unit. Barron will also play midfield when needed. Joining the defensive unit is 8th grader Elise Mullins. 

Returning at outside midfield roles are 3 time all-district selection Noel Parker and 2015 all-district selection Justice Walker. Sophomore Chyenne Higgs will step in at center midfield. Freshmen Tayler Smith,Colleen Parker, Jamie Dawn Walker and Junior Emily Smith will add valuable minutes to the midfield.

A talented group of sophomores will be expected to carry a heavy load of offense including 2015 all district selections Jaden Long and Kenzie Whitehead. Long and Whitehead combined for 19 goals and 26 assists in 2015. Junior Mia Durrell and freshman Leelee Elam will add depth to the forward position. 

Stepping in and winning the goalkeeper duties this year is junior Geri Weathersby who has demonstrated the athletic ability and quickness needed in goal and will continue to improve with experience.

      The boys team returns 9 starters including 4 time all-district selection and 2015 regional most valuable midfielder Kyle McCormick. Senior midfielder and 2 time all-district player, Kane Gillian returns in the midfield. Other seniors are returning are all -district selection defenders Marcus Durrell, Dedrick Weathersby, and Courtney Smith. Senior forward/midfielder Greg Queen, a 3 time all-district selection returns. Sophomore Joshua Guice will step in on the defensive line with help from sophomores Hayden Dickerson, and Mathew DIer. 

All district  junior midfielder Thomas Slagle returns at midfield while Sophomore Brant Mullins, a 2015 all district selection, will move to midfield. 

Leaving the goal and stepping onto the field is junior Snoop Verdin. The 2 time all-district keeper will add energy and another scoring threat to the attack. Junior All-district forward Zane Davis returns as well as sophomore forward JaQuan Brown.

Stepping into goal will be Freshman Garrett Smith, who has improved tremendously with his goalkeeping skills. He will be backed up by 8th grader Colby Guice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2015 REGION 6 DISTRICT 7 CHAMPIONS

Franklin County Soccer has captured another district title and will host playoff games on 

Tuesday, January 27.  Both squads went undefeated in district play and the Lady Dawgs did not allow a goal against region competition. Congratulations Soccer Dawgs !

 

 

Both squads brought home shutout victories Saturday at Magee High School as the Lady Dawgs prevailed 5-0 and the Dawgs remained undefeated winning 6-0.  

The Lady Dawgs didn't wate any time grabbing the lead as Jourdan Cummings assisted Krislyn Kent at the 2nd minute of play.

Krislyn scored again at the 28th minute when Jaden Long slipped her a through ball. In the 2nd half , Morgan Moak scored unassited from a corner kick for her 1st goal of the season, while Kent scored her third goal with an assist fromKenzie Whitehead. Noel Parker got an assist finding Shelby Smith outside the box where Shelby hit the shot to the upper right 90 from 20 yards. The Lady Dawgs moved to 18-3 on the year.

 

In the boys game, Kemo Verdin found Zane Davis on a through ball at the 20th minute.

Davis hit a low hard shot just inside the left post from 18 yards. Just before half , Davis hit a hard shot off the crossbar and Thomas Slagle followed it up connecting to the right window. The Dawgs conituned dominating the game in the 2nd half. A long throw in from Slagle found Greg Queen's touch pass to Kemo Verdin making it 3-0 at the 49th minute. Verdin scored again after a nice floating ball over the top of the defense from Kyle McCormick. Brant Mullins scored on a direct kick from 30 yards and GK Snoop Verdin scored his first goal of his career on a late penalty kick. The Dawgs' record now stands at 18-0-2.

 

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 2014 Loyd Star Tournament Champions 

 

FC Soccer opens season with 3 wins.

    The FC Classic began Saturday hosting McComb girls, McLaurin girls, and the McLaurin boys.

The Lady Dawgs opened the season with a convincing 11-0 victory against McComb.

Freshman forward, Jaden Long scored the early game winner after receiving a thru ball from Noel Parker. 

Long would finish the game with 2 goals and 2 assists. Senior veteren Krislyn Kent scored 3 times and added an assist. Freshman midfielder Cheyeene Higgs scored 2 goals and added an assist while Anna Grace Wilson scored twice. Justice Walker and Kenzie Whithead scored a goal each. Sophomore midfielder Shelby Smith had 2 assists, while Amanda Hill,Emily Strittman, and Morgan Moak had an assist each. Tristan Smith and Macy Zisken combined in goal for the shutout. Defensively, Tye Sutton,Brooklin Bolin,Kelsi Barron, Morgan Moak, Geri Weathersby, and Aryianna Mason did not allow a shot. 

    The Lady Dawgs avenged the only home loss for FC in 3 years after defeating McLaurin by a score of 4-1.

Krislyn Kent continued her outstanding play scoring once and adding 2 assists. Kent scored on a free kick from 20 yards out after a McLaurin 'handball' just outside the box.  Kent added the game winning assist after feeding Jaden Long with a thru ball where Long put it away at the 38th minute. Later , Kent sent a cross finding outside midfielder Justice Walker , who hit a nice shot to the upper right back post.  The Lady Dawgs' first score was a beautiful shot from Shelby Smith after receiving a drop pass from Long. Smith hit it to the upper right corner from just outside the box. McLaurin scored on an awarded 'penalty kick' after sophomore goalkeeper Macy Zisken came out and blocked a shot just before colliding with the McLaurin player.

 

   The boys game got off to a slow start and FC led only 1-0 at half after Senior midfielder, Kemo Verdin scored on a cross from  Junior midfielder Kyle McCormick. Verdin scored 2 more in the second half to notch his first career 'hat trick'.   McCormick added a goal to go with his 2 assists. Junior midfielder, Thomas Slagle had a goal and an assist and Freshman defender Brant Mullins added 2 assists.  Mullins and defenders Bryce Gaglardi,Marcus Durrell, and Dedrick Weathersby only allowed 3 shots on goal, all saved by Sophomore GK Snoop Verdin. 

 

 

Natchez Democrat Article on FC Soccer

http://www.natchezdemocrat.com/2014/01/21/franklin-co-coach-leads-soccer-teams-in-strong-start/

                                                     

Story Here 

http://www.natchezdemocrat.com/2014/01/18/franklin-county-girls-shut-out-cathedral-in-key-regional-soccer-game/

 

 

 

  FC Sweeps Loyd Star

 

http://dailyleader.com/2014/01/17/franklin-co-sweeps-loyd-star/

 

                     Brookhaven Daily Ledger sports

Franklin Co. Coach Jeff Long has elevated the Franklin County soccer team to state ranking in his first season at the helm. The unbeaten Bulldogs stand at 18-0-1 on the season. The Lady Bulldogs are 15-3-1.
The FCHS boys are led by junior forward Hoby Mullins who has a state-beat 30 goals in 3A. DeQuay Allen, Greg Queen and Zayne Mullins also scored against Cathedral in a 5-2 triumph.
Goal keeper Trey Bailey made 6 saves for FCHS.
The Lady Bulldogs got 2 goals from SieDriq Middleton and 11 saves from goalie Macy Ziskin in Friday's win over Natchez Cathedral.
"North Forrest comes from a weak division but I expect a tough game from them," Coach Long. "Sacred Heart won that division."
Seniors playing for the Lady Bulldogs are Haley Haygood, Chandler Ggalardi, Emily Smith, Anna Vien, Anna McKormick, Holly Smith and Kristin Emory.
Senior boys are Brendan Beach, Dequay Allen, Jonathan Rogers, Matt Brasher and Trey Bailey.

 

 

                                                                 

 

Long, Franklin Co.

       off to fast start

- Clarion Ledger high school notebook

One year after coaching Clinton to the Class 6A boys soccer state championship and a No. 1 ranking by The Clarion-Ledger, Jeff Long has an undefeated team at Franklin County.

Led offensively by cousins Hoby Mullins and Zayne Mullins, the Bulldogs are 15-0-1.

Hoby, a junior center midfielder, has 25 goals and 12 assists and Zayne, a junior forward, has scored 17 goals and assisted on 13.

Long, who also coaches the girls team, is surprised at how fast his new team has adapted to his coaching.

“When we started practicing, they were all ears, buying in 100 percent to what I was teaching,” he said. “They were eager to learn, eager to win. It made my job so much easier.”

Defensively, the Bulldogs are led by senior Brendan Beach, who has been selected for the Mississippi Association of Coaches All-Star Game.

The girls team (13-2-1) is led by sophomore forward Kristlyn Kent (18 goals, nine assists) and senior sweeper Haley Haygood.

Long said coaching both teams has not been very difficult. He gives much of the credit to Stephanie McKormick, his assistant for both.

 

Unbeaten Franklin Co. kicks Brook

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