By TODD MOORE
Barton Sports Info
Johnson County Men 2 Barton 1
An eleven day layoff and a seemingly meaningless regular season finale sent the 5th ranked Barton Community College men's soccer team to a 2-1 home defeat to 18th ranked Johnson County Community College.
The Cougars, who claimed the program's 12th Jayhawk West title, concludes conference play at 7-3-0 and 15-3-0. Johnson County, who needed a tie or victory against the Cougars to ensure a first round home playoff game, finishes in a first place tie of the East Division at 6-4 and 12-6 overall.
The top seed out of the West, Barton begins the post-season on Saturday at home in welcoming the East's 4th seed Kansas City Kansas Community College in an 11:00 a.m. kick-off at Cougar Field. The victor will then advance to the November 3rd semifinal round of the Region VI/Plains District Tournament held at Wichita's Stryker Sports Complex.
Barton Women 4 Johnson County 0
The 17th ranked Barton Community College women's soccer team put the final touches on their regular season Tuesday in clinching sole possession of the Jayhawk West title with a 4-0 victory over Johnson County Community College.
Having notched Head Coach Ousmane Camara's program most two conference titles in its 2-0 win over Hutchinson the previous time on the pitch, Tuesday's win leaves the Cougars alone atop the standings at 11-2 and 15-3 on the year. Despite the loss, Johnson County remains in third place of the East Division at 5-8 in dropping to 8-10 overall.
Next up for the Cougars is a home first round playoff game at 1:00 p.m. Saturday hosting Kansas City Kansas Community College. The victor will then advance to the November 3rd semifinal round of the Region VI/Plains District Tournament held at Wichita's Stryker Sports Complex.