Missouri High School Soccer - St. Joseph Defenders knocks off New Hope Christian
August 26, 2025: Smithville, MO 64089
Fans at Tuesday's league battle between the St. Joseph Defenders Defenders (St. Joseph, MO) and the host New Hope Christian Phoenix (Smithville, MO), saw St. Joseph Defenders's soccer squad triumph over New Hope Christian by a count of 8-0.
The Defenders (1-0) will now prepare for their battle against Shawnee Mission Christian (Shawnee Mission, KS). The Mustangs enter the Midwest Christian battle with a 0-1 record. In their last match, Shawnee Mission Christian was overwhelmed by Liberty HomeSchool Alliance (Yates Center, KS), 3-1, in a non-league match.
The Phoenix now sport a 0-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to Cornerstone Family for a Midwest Christian match on Friday, August 29.