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Adidas Invitational in Washington DC
Friday, November 30, 2007 (58 reads)

Congratulations to the Mississippi Fire U14 Girls team who recently returned from the MLS Adidas Invitational Youth Showcase in Washington DC. The Showcase featured premier U14 teams from across the United States. The team also attended the MLS Championship game as guest of Adidas and MLS.

Pictured (l to r): Back row –Ariana Gardner, Lacey Leddy, Carmen Woods, Maggie Hall, Coach Kenny White; Middle row – Rhae’ Ven Ellis, Sara Coleman, Haley Britt, Hailey Brohaugh, Madelaine Mangum; Front row – Marion Crowder, Rachel Harris, Shelby Phelon, Tori Kennington, and Anna-Miles Robertson.

U16 Boys to Compete in Disney College Soccer Showcase
Thursday, November 29, 2007 (55 reads)

The Mississippi Fire ’92 Boys White has been invited to participate in the prestigious 2007 Disney College Soccer Showcase on December 26-30 at the Disney Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando. Congratulations to the U16 White Team and Good Luck at Disney!

U18 Boys White Are Crossroads Champions Again
Wednesday, November 28, 2007 (51 reads)

The Mississippi Fire ’90 Boys White team recently won their sixth Crossroads of the South Tournament and continued its streak of never having lost a game in Crossroads while playing in their age group. The 18 Boys defeated Cajun Fury in their first bracket game by a score of 4-0 with goals from Griffin Fahling, Garner Shivers and Jake Benton (2)and assists from Hunter Bower, Christopher Williams and Garner Shivers(2).
In their second bracket game vs. the Kicks from Huntsville, the boys won 5-0 with goals coming from Garner Shivers (2) Mick Fullerton, Logan Jones and Dillon Walker. Assists came from Drew Little, Dillon Walker, Logan Jones, Chris Porter and Elliott Thornburg. To advance the boys had to tie or defeat NOSA who came into the game 1-0-1. With goals from Elliott Thornburg, Christopher Williams and Daniel Robbins, the team defeated a very strong NOSA team by a score of 3-0 and advanced to the finals. Assists came from Garner Shivers, Daniel Robbins and Christopher Williams.

It’s the final that everyone wanted - Fire vs JFC and unlike the state championship, there was a winner on the field. These two teams last meeting was in Tupelo at State cup which ended in a tie with JFC advancing to Regionals on goal differential. But, it will long be remembered as the game that Logan Jones was cleated in the throat by the JFC keeper resulting in a cut from his chest to his stomach and no foul being called. The Fire came into the final at Crossroads scoring 12 while not allowing a single goal behind goalkeepers Justin Palmer and Blayze Kraft. JFC advanced after winning its bracket with a 1-1 tie against the Fire Red team, a 2-2 tie against NOSA, and a 2-1 win against the Cajun Fury. In the final, JFC went up 2-0 but the Fire came back with goals from Logan Jones, Patrick Bierdeman and Christopher Williams with assists from Daniel Robbins and Garner Shivers to win 3-2 and take home another Crossroads Championship. This win and all wins are dedicated to our teammate Mick Fullerton and his sister, Caitlin. Congratulations to the 18 Boys White.

Front: Garner Shivers and Jake Benton
Second Row, left to right: Blayze Kraft, Hunter Bower, Dillon Walker, Daniel Robbins, Elliott Thornburg, Tucker Hood and Griffin Fahling
Third Row, left to right: Coach Chad Hampton, Mick Fullerton, Drew Little, Drew Colson, Patrick Bierdeman, Austin Cole, Jabril Smith, Logan Jones, Justin Palmer, Christopher Williams, Chris Porter, Mabior Yai, and Coach Kenny White.

Fire '96 Girls White Wins Crossroads
Sunday, November 25, 2007 (49 reads)

The ’96 Girls welcomed back Lauren Marler who was injured at the United Cup. She quickly returned to form and helped the team all weekend. The girls started off against MYSO Electric from Meridian and after MYSA scored first they stepped up in the first half to take a 2-1 lead and then came alive and scored four great goals to end the game 6-1. Goals were scored by Lauren, Parris Ladner, and Katelyn Watson (2) and Beth Coleman. Assisting in the game was Lauren, Kennedy and Parris with three. The girls second match was canceled as Germantown decided not to make the trip so instead the girls trained and had a pizza party. On Sunday vs Carrollton, the girls dominated possession but gave up an own goal in the second half. The girls scored three goals with Parris scoring one and two for Alixa Veal. Assists were added by Katelyn and Lauren. The 3-1 victory gave the Fire a bracket sweep into the Semi's where they were pitted against CSC Rage for the fourth time this year. The girls started off quick with a great shot from Lauren on a cross from Parris and held a slim 1-0 lead at the half but the Rage came back in the second half and went ahead 2-1. Parris was able to score from the left side with minutes to go securing a 2-2 tie. The girls won on PK's 4-3 to advance to the finals against JFC Green. Alixa scored first and Parris added her second hat trick of the year. Alixa added an assist during the game and the Fire took the gold with a 4-0 victory. The defense anchored by Hannah Bailey and led by Keeper Katie Pearson shut down the JFC attack. The excellent play of Lanie Little, Olivia Crabtree, Regan Johnston, Amber Thomas, and Kennedy Rose kept JFC from applying any pressure on their goal. Next up -the Germantown Invitational. Congratulations girls!!! GO FIRE!!!!!

Picture Caption - Front Row (L-R) - Amber Thomas, Regan Johnston, Olivia Crabtree, Lanie Little, Beth Coleman, and Kennedy Rose; Center Row (L-R) - Hannah Bailey, Parris Ladner, Katelyn Watson, Katie Pearson, Alixa Veal, and Lauren Marler; Back Row (L-R) Coach Derick and Manager Jeff Little.

Fire '95 Boys Champions at Challenger Tornado Cup
Tuesday, November 20, 2007 (28 reads)

The Mississippi Fire Juniors '95 Boys, coached by Josh Montgomery, captured first place in the Challenger Tornado Cup held November 17-18, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia. After losing 0-1 to the host Buckhead FC in their first game of the tournament, the Fire '95 Boys ripped off three consecutive wins, including a 3-0 rematch victory over Buckhead FC in the championship game. A special thanks goes to Chino Gonzalez, Steven Renner, and Eli Troutman, all of GCUFC Blue, for serving us well as guest players, and to Chino's dad, Raul Gonzalez, for bringing all three boys to Atlanta for the weekend.

Front (L-R): Matthew Wagner, Grayson Giles, Braydon Walker-Vaughn, Caleb Garrison, Morgan Roberson
Middle (L-R): Chino Gonzalez, Gillian Watson, Austin Merrill, Shannon Clark, Rick Melson, Chance Bourdene
Back (L-R): Coach Josh Montgomery, Patrick Harper, Steven Renner, Nicholas Bracey, Zachary Tranum, Tre'Vante' Taliaferro, Jarred Hollingshead, Eli Troutman

Fire 92 and 93 Girls Traveled to Chicago 2007
Tuesday, November 20, 2007 (21 reads)

The 92 and 93 Fire Girls traveled to Chicago, Illinois in August to compete in the inaugural Chicago Fire Juniors tourmanent. In addition to competitve games against sister clubs from Illinois, the girls attended the MLS game between the Chicago Fire and the Kansas City Wizards. Trey Woodham coached both teams on this trip.

'96 Boys Blue Finalist at GIT - Memphis
Tuesday, November 13, 2007 (31 reads)

The Mississippi Fire 96 Boys Blue team was a finalist in the Germantown Invitational Tournament, Nov. 3 & 4, with a record of 2-1-1. Shown with their medals are front: Tripp Sheppard, Jake Holland, Layton Blake, Cannon Gibbs, Taylor Ferimer & Thomas Wilson. 2nd Row: Benjamin Kuyrkendall, Michael Moses, Lewis Tillman, Jr., Gillian Watson, Chance Bourdene, Austin Bradford, Reed James & Hunter MacFarlane. Back: Coach Jeremy Shortt. Thanks to Gillian and Chance for being guest players in the absence of an injured David Crosswhite.

What a difference a day makes!
Tuesday, November 06, 2007 (47 reads)

I was sitting back contemplating the other day about the success of the club and how well we had fared at the Crossroads tournament. What a great two weekends! We had five champions! Several of our teams were in the final or semi final. All that went out the window Thursday morning when I got that dreadful call! Kenny are you sitting down? Mick Fullerton and his sister Caitlin were killed in a car accident on their way to school this morning. How do you deal with that? How do we deal with that? Even more how does Elaine and Jay their parents deal with it? I wish I had the answer. I just know that I am a better person and a better coach because I coached Mick Fullerton. I also know that it isn't just about soccer. It's about life and what life brings you. I have been a coach for over twenty years. I have directed several clubs even a state but something hit me like a ton a bricks today. It's not just about soccer! It's about family. It's about an extended family! I could not have been more proud of my extended family today! To see players and parents from every club in the state to pay tribute and to pray for the Fullerton family . To receive emails and telephone calls from all over the country to share there concerns. That is what this is about. I will miss Mick and Caitlin (by the way she was a part of the team, she was always there to support us and Mick) dearly! It will be difficult to get on the field again but as the minister said at the funeral, "we must keep walking!" We will keep walking and we will know that Mick and Caitlin are in heaven probably playing a soccer game! They will be with us always! This tragedy puts things in perspective. Enjoy life, enjoy your children, forgive and love harder!

If you would like to send Jay, Elaine and Will a card or note, you can send that to the Fullerton's c/o Mississippi Fire, PO Box 320746, Flowood, MS 39232 and we will be sure that they get it.

To honor the memory of their children, Jay and Elaine Fullerton have established a scholarship fund for players who may not have the funds to play club soccer. Please consider making a donation to the Caitlin and Michael Fullerton Memorial Fund at any Bancorp South branch or by mailing it to Bancorp South at 100 Primos Road, Flowood, MS 39232.

97 Boys Red are Champions at 2007 CrossRoads
Thursday, November 01, 2007 (34 reads)

The Mississippi Fire Juniors 97 Boys Red team are Champions in the Silver Division of the 2007 CrossRoads of the South Tournament, beating CJSO 2-0 in their semi-final match, and finishing the weekend with a 3-1 victory over the CSC Fury Silver. They had a great tournament under the leadership of Coach Britton Webb.

Front Row (L-R): Maddox Thompson, Joey Lewing, Matt Bergeron, Nolan Ahlrich, Kaleb Lovertich, Cameron Parsa. 2nd row (L-R): Nicholas Parsa, Ethan Evans, Mason Thompson, Matthew Mordecai, BJ Sanders, Ridge Brohaugh, Korey Jones. Back Row: COACH BRITTON WEBB