Autumn 2012 - Shodair Children's Hospital

Shodair Soccer Classic celebrates
thirteenth year; spotlights Montana's
top student soccer stars
For a complete listing of Shodair Soccer
Classic supporters, see page 11.
A summertime favorite
the Shodair Soccer Classic, presented
this year by Montana State Fund,
once again thrilled Montana soccer
fans on July 28 at Carroll College's
Nelson Stadium. In its thirteenth
season, the highly-competitive event
began with the kick-off for the
women's game in the evening,
followed by the men's game.
The women's teams battled to a final
score of 3-2 in favor of Team East for
the first time since 2008. The men's
game was decided after a penalty
shoot out after a 1-1 tie, with Team
West finishing with a 6-5 advantage.
This year's Mountain Dew MVP
Awards went to Helena High's
Dylan Allen (Men's Team West) and
Lexi Pyette of Great Falls (Women's
Team East). Both trophies were
presented by television sports
personality Evan Weborg of
Montana's News Station and Montana's
2012 Children's Miracle Network Champion
Samantha Faulkner.
The annual Soccer Classic features top student
athletes from high schools all across the state.
Through a rigorous screening process, over 80
outstanding young men and women are selected to
participate each year. In addition to having been
selected as All-State and All-Conference high
school players in Class AA or A, they must have
demonstrated academic achievement, leadership,
and citizenship. Several of the selected players
received athletic scholarships to continue their
soccer careers this fall at major colleges and
universities across the country.
A talented coaching staff from
around the state was on hand to
guide the teams. Many have winning
records in state tournaments, and
their skills helped assure top-level
competition. Coaches included:
Mike Meloy of Helena, Greg Shifflett
of Hamilton, Megan Parish, Crystal
McCamis, and Zach Robbins of
Billings, Ashley Plummer of
Belgrade, Jay Anderson of
Frenchtown, Keane Hamilton
of Missoula, and Jeff Dickerson
of Livingston.
The Classic is a labor of love for a
group of hard-working volunteers
and hospital employees. A small
army of people contributed their
time, effort, and enthusiasm to plan,
coordinate, and execute a busy fourday
event that included feeding,
housing, and entertaining coaches
and players from around Montana.
Last year, Shodair provided more than $3.4
million dollars in uncompensated care for at-risk
children and youth from around the state. Support
generated from events like the Soccer Classic and
the Children's Miracle Network Telethon help
ensure that these services remain available for
those in need.
Shodair Children's Hospital would like to thank
the businesses, organizations, and individuals who
donated time, money, services, and goods to make
the thirteenth annual Shodair Soccer Classic a
success. Their support makes the event possible a
nd demonstrates their commitment to the wellbeing
of Montana's youth and communities.
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GAME PHOTOS: Dylan Brown, Helena Independent Record
Reunion