Southeast Missourian high school boys soccer teams at a glance

Central Tigers

Coach: Dan Martin

Assistant Coach: Greg Jones

Last season's record: 11-14

Postseason result: Lost to Sikeston 2-0 in a Class 2 District 1 quarterfinal

Conference: SEMO

Returning starters: Dashaun Blissett, jr., F; Luke Kinder, sr., MF

Key players lost from last season: Duncan McKinley

Coach's outlook on the team: We are very young and lack experience; however, we have a good group, a coachable group willing to learn.

Team goals for the upcoming season: Our goal is to build a strong foundation as our young players continue to develop.

Jackson Indians

Coach: Zack Walton

Last season's record: 9-12-1

Postseason result: Lost to Seckman 3-0 in a Class 3 District 1 semifinal

Conference: SEMO

Notre Dame Bulldogs

Coach: Matt Vollink

Last season's record: 13-10-1

Postseason result: Lost to Perryville 1-0 in double overtime in the Class 2 District 1 title game

Conference: SEMO

Perryville Pirates

Coach: Jerry Fulton

Last season's record: 21-4

Postseason record: Lost to St. Mary's (St. Louis) 3-1 in a Class 2 state quarterfinal

Conference: Jefferson County

Saxony Lutheran Crusaders

Coach: Max Wieser

Assistant Coach: Chris Crawford

Last season's record: 4-19

Postseason result: Lost to Hancock 2-1 in a Class 1 District 1 quarterfinal

Conference: SEMO

Returning starters: Luke LeGrand, sr., R/MF; Ryan Palmer, sr., L/MF; Curtis Boren, sr., S; Nathan Hurst, jr., FB/MF; Dustin Lorenz, jr., S; Joe Rubach, jr., C/MF; Ben Daniel, so., FB; Jake Wyatt, so., FB; Jacob Wunderlich, so., C/MF; Drew Zieba, so., C/MF

Key players lost from last season: Zach Beal, Hunter Coe, Taylor Richmond, Mitchell Kramer

Coach's outlook on the team: Determination and a very good work ethic are what I like best about the team. There is no complaining and everyone just puts their head down and just does the work asked of them whether it is a drill, scrimmaging or conditioning. They are also great at adapting and changing to new roles and positions as we try to find what the team needs.

Team goals for the upcoming season: Improving from start to finish, attaining a record above .500 and winning a district championship. I would love to see my team become more fluid, creative and proactive on offense to reward our defense intensity.