Marshfield Soccer Looks to Compete in Ozark Mountain Conference

Lady Jays return five senior starters, including goalkeeper Katie York, as they aim for another double-digit win season.

Mar. 10, 2026 at 8:58am

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Marshfield girls soccer head coach Paul Lewis is optimistic about his team's chances this season, as the Lady Jays return five senior starters, including four-year goalkeeper Katie York. The team is coming off a 13-9 record last year and will look to forward Allyson Marriott and midfielder Brianna Hanson to lead the offense, while the defense will be anchored by York and seniors Maddi Shipman and Lexi Evans.

Why it matters

Marshfield has established itself as a consistent contender in the newly formed Ozark Mountain Conference, which features several strong programs. The Lady Jays will aim to build on last year's success and compete for a conference title, while also developing their younger players to sustain the program's competitiveness in the coming years.

The details

The Lady Jays return five senior starters, including goalkeeper Katie York, who had 129 saves and an 82% save rate last season. Other key seniors are forward Allyson Marriott, who led the team with 19 goals, and midfielder Brianna Hanson, who had 14 goals and 19 assists. The defense will be led by Shipman, Evans, and York. Marshfield does not currently have a middle school program, so the team has to rely on athletes from other sports to join the varsity squad.

  • The preseason jamboree is scheduled for 5 p.m. on March 13 at Lebanon and will feature Bolivar and Crocker.
  • The season commences March 20 as the Jays will head east to St. James.
  • The team hosts Aurora on March 24 for the home opener.
  • The 2026 Marshfield Invitational will be held on April 24-25.
  • The regular season concludes May 13 at Camdenton.

The players

Paul Lewis

Marshfield head coach with over 20 years of experience leading the Lady Jays program.

Katie York

A four-year starting goalkeeper for Marshfield, York finished last season with 129 saves and an 82% save rate.

Allyson Marriott

A senior forward who was the team's leading scorer last season with 19 goals.

Brianna Hanson

A senior midfielder who scored 14 goals and had 19 assists last season.

Maddi Shipman

A senior defender who will anchor the Marshfield backline.

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What they’re saying

“She is an all-conference type of player, but the conference we play in (Ozark Mountain), with Bolivar and Hillcrest and Rogersville and Carl Junction, you have to finish pretty high to get that type of consideration.”

— Paul Lewis, Marshfield head coach

“Allyson will be our returning leading scorer. She will be up front at the forward position of center-mid. She is one we are expecting big things out of. Brianna Hanson, not so sure she will be back with some other things going on.”

— Paul Lewis, Marshfield head coach

What’s next

The team will compete in the preseason jamboree on March 13 and open the regular season on March 20 at St. James.

The takeaway

Marshfield girls soccer has established a winning culture under longtime coach Paul Lewis, and the team will look to continue that tradition this season with an experienced roster led by several talented senior players. The Lady Jays will face stiff competition in the Ozark Mountain Conference, but they have the pieces in place to contend for another double-digit win campaign.