Greenwood punched its ticket to the district championship game with a convincing 4-2 win over Dixon on Wednesday, November 5, fueled by a second straight hat trick from senior midfielder Matthew Monteith. The Jays exploded for three goals in a five-minute stretch midway through the first half, seizing a 3-0 lead at the break. Monteith opened the scoring by taking a Taaha Kahn pass and weaving through defenders to beat the Dixon goalkeeper one-on-one. Moments later, Monteith set up Cullen Burch for a clinical strike inside the far post. The Jay’s third goal came off a set piece, as Cameron McQueary’s corner kick deflected off Burch and fell to Monteith, who buried his second of the night. Dixon clawed one back early in the second half with a penalty kick following a Greenwood handball in the box, trimming the deficit to 3-1. But Monteith wasn’t done. He completed his hat trick with a close-range shot assisted by a Taaha Kahn cross, restoring the Jays’ three-goal cushion. Dixon added a late goal, but Greenwood held firm to secure the 4-2 victory.
With starting goalkeeper Caden Frederick serving a suspension for a red card in the previous match, Adam Abdalla filled in and impressed despite limited experience at the position. Frederick is set to return for the district championship game, allowing Abdalla to resume his usual attacking role in the field.
The Jays have won seven of their last eight matches. They’ll face Laquey with Richland in the district final on Monday, November 10 at 6:00 p.m. at Cooper One. Greenwood edged Laquey 1-0 in double overtime just last week, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown.
Bluejays are flocking to the corner of Harrison and JQH to cheer them on. See you there at 9am Saturday!
The Greenwood Blue Jays boys’ soccer team delivered an impressive 5-0 victory over Thomas Jefferson on Monday night in the district quarterfinals. Matthew Montieth led the team with his first hat trick (i.e., three goals) of the season, while Adam Abdalla and Dawid Fong each pitched in a goal. Assists came from Montieth, Taaha Khan, Kai Schaefer, and Abdalla. Greenwood’s defense also had a strong showing, securing their third consecutive shutout in impressive fashion. The win advances the Jays into the district semifinal game against Dixon, scheduled for Wednesday, November 5 at 6:45 PM at Cooper One. Come out and support the Jays!
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NOVEMBER 3, 2025
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Student’s decorated pumpkin cookies
Had Center or iPad Time to play Teach Your Monster.
Partners read Halloween/Fall Books
Enjoyed bat or pumpkin shaped pretzels.
Extra points were given on word study if you spelled Chiefs which followed our pattern of words for the week. We focused on words that started with “ch-”
Students also created Sprout Houses using Lima Beans. We hung them in our window and are waiting for sprouts to appear.
Saturday, 11/1/25, Greenwood is hosting a fencing tournament in the Event Center, 10:00AM-1:00PM.
Come and cheer on our two Greenwood students who are competing: Mimi Shaw and Sullivan Shaner. A total of 15 students will complete in the 3 different categories: Foil, Epee and Saber.
Next up - the team will be competing at the Republic Invitational on November 7-8. Go Jays!
🏃♀️ For the Health of It: Nutrition Principles for Athletes
🎤 Speaker: Natalie Allen, MSU Sports Nutritionist
📍 Greenwood
🗓 November 19th | 6:00 PM
All athletes and their parents are highly encouraged to attend this engaging and informative session focused on fueling performance, recovery, and overall wellness!
✨ Sponsored by the Greenwood Booster Club
(Note: A brief Booster Club meeting will be held immediately before the presentation.)
📅 Save the Date!
🏃♀️ For the Health of It: Nutrition Principles for Athletes
🎤 Speaker: Natalie Allen, MSU Sports Nutritionist
📍 Greenwood
🗓 November 19th | 6:00 PM
All athletes and their parents are highly encouraged to attend this engaging and informative session focused on fueling performance, recovery, and overall wellness!
✨ Sponsored by the Greenwood Booster Club
(Note: A brief Booster Club meeting will be held immediately before the presentation.)
