It was not as sure of a thing as the last couple years, but the Bishop Brossart Mustangs and Campbell County Camels will meet for the third straight year to decide the 37th District championship. The Mustangs (11-6-2) are in the title game for the fifth straight year and the Camels (10-8-3) for the third straight season. They’ll meet Thursday at 5:30 p.m. back at Campbell County.
Campbell County 3, Scott 0
The Camels scored twice in the first five minutes of each half on their way to the win.
After a 3-6-1 start, Campbell County (10-8-3) has turned their season around, winning seven of their last 10, including five straight shutouts at home.
“We start seven sophomores and most of the people coming off the bench are freshmen and sophomores,” said Dave Morris, Campbell County head coach. “Early in the season, we couldn’t really figure out how to score and how to handle the physicality of varsity play with all the new players. So that started gelling mid-season. It was just gradual improvement throughout the year.”
Sophomore forward Kennedy Crowley was involved in the game’s first two goals. Crowley found Ryan Weghorn for the assist just 4:14 into the game.
The Camels led 1-0 at halftime, Crowley then put in a bouncing ball with 37:50 left in the game to give the Camels a 2-0 advantage. Jozie Holmes assisted the play.
“(Weghorn) was in the perfect spot. It was perfect timing on the cross and her header was perfect,” Crowley said. “We did better this game pushing up and connecting. That’s how we got the win.”
The final goal came with 11:49 left in the game. Holmes put one in for her team-high 12th goal of the season and Allison Tiemeier added the assist.
Campbell County dominated time of possession outshooting Scott, 23-3 with 14 on net. Scott goalkeeper Savannah Black made 10 saves and Brianna Hall had one. Campbell County goalkeepers Abi Medaugh and Morgan Roomes had one save each.
“I think having low numbers hurt us. We didn’t have a lot of subs,” said Allie Ast, Scott head coach. “Our bodies were broken down. Campbell County has been on a tear in recent weeks. I’ve been watching their scores. They peeked at the right time and I wish them nothing but the best in the region.”
Campbell County also created more chances with five corner kicks to none for Scott. Crowley’s goal came off one of the corner kicks.
The Camels focused on containing Scott’s leading goal-scorer in senior Kayla Hermann. Hermann had 15 goals and five assists entering the postseason.
“(Hermann) has great speed, control of the ball and great communication with her teammates,” said Kacie Thompson, Campbell County sophomore defender. “It was vital to know where she was at all times.”
Scott (8-8-3) doubled its win total from last year, beating Campbell County for the first time since 2020 in Ast’s first season as head coach. The Eagles graduate seven seniors from the team.
“They came together. They trusted me,” Ast said. “They started trusting each other. I think they remembered soccer is a sport and it’s supposed to be fun. At the end of the day, that’s the most important thing for me is to make sure the kids are enjoying themselves.”
Hermann and Black made the all-tournament team for the Eagles. Scott last made the region tournament in 2020 and won its last district championship in 2018.
Bishop Brossart 10, Calvary Christian 0
The Mustangs cruised to a sound victory, outshooting the Cougars, 27-0 with 20 on net.
Bishop Brossart led 8-0 at halftime and ended the game with 31:42 left when Avery Schaeffer scored her second goal of the game on an assist from Abby Lloyd.
“These games are tough to play. Sportsmanship matters,” said Andy Smith, Brossart head coach. “You want to be fair and you want kids to have fun still. They’re a good group of kids. (Calvary Christian head coach) Jeff Heyob is great guy.”
Calvary Christian sophomore goalkeeper Avah Mitchell made 10 saves, including several early to keep the Mustangs off the scoreboard. But once Larah Callahan scored the first Mustangs goal 8:40 into the game, the dam broke open.
Avery Schaeffer, Hadley Eviston and Leah Malay had two goals each with Rachel Shewmaker, Tessa Hafer, Lloyd and Callahan had one each. Lloyd, Shewmaker and Zoey Woosley had two assists each with Shewmaker, Nicole Saner, Hafer and Lexi Braun recording one each.
“We tried to pass the ball around and tried to follow through on our shots,” Saner said. “We were very focused because crazy stuff definitely happens in this game.”
Calvary Christian had 15 players on its roster this year including one senior in Audrey Carpenter. But the Cougars (4-9-2) did score 28 goals, which is six more than last year.
“We equaled our season from last year, which was decent considering we had so many young players,” Heyob said. “Sometimes I feel, especially in a game like this, it can get to their heads. But I’m pleased with how they played.”