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Soccer preps for roadtrip by Gregor Avey on September 29, 2008

The Missouri Western soccer team is off to a slow start in conference play and will look to right the ship on the road.
The Griffons will first face the Emporia State Hornets, who they defeated twice last season. The Hornets are currently 2-3 overall. Sophomore Heather Schmiemeir knows it’s important to come out strong in [...]

Soccer finalizes class for next season by Jason Ruiz on March 26, 2008

Still relatively new to the scene, the Missouri Western Griffons soccer team will enter into its fourth year of existence this fall. The Griffons reached a new plateau in 2007 by winning four games; that set a new single season record. Adding depth to their roster, the soccer team welcomes the addition of five new [...]

Western soccer team wraps up third season of existence by Ryan Richardson on November 7, 2007

A 4-12 season may not be the echo of a good year, but it’s a start. Ask the Missouri Western women’s soccer team.
After coming off of a poor 1-15 record in their second season, the Griffons exceeded expectation and the preseason coach’s poll by finishing outside the bottom of the table for the first time [...]

Missouri Western soccer needs fan support by Ryan Richardson on October 16, 2007

Sometime in late August, we were handed our assignments for the Griffon News, and I had to pick up and move to the sports desk. I was actually enthused to be on one of the best positions on the paper. If anything, I could at least show this to my dad in hopes of easing [...]

Griffons fall at Spratt to Missouri Southern by Ryan Richardson on October 16, 2007

After a long awaited return to Spratt Stadium, the Lady Griffons’ soccer team could not muster a win against the Missouri Southern State Lions, falling 3-1.
The Griffons (2-12, 1-8 MIAA) hosted a team that was competing for the final spot in the conference tournament and were severely outplayed for the first half. The Lions put [...]

Western soccer gets first conference victory by Ryan Richardson on September 18, 2007

Griffons use a combination of offense and defense to get home win
After two overtime losses, the Missouri Western women’s soccer team desperately needed a win to push their season in the right direction. The Emporia State Hornets presented that opportunity and the Lady Griffons took the opening at home, winning 3-0 for their first MIAA [...]

Volleyball goes 2-2 at Ramada Invitational by Gregor Avey on September 11, 2007

The Missouri Western volleyball team went 2-2 in the Ramada Inn Invitational. They went undefeated in day one, but struggled in day two losing both games.