For Parkview players and fans heading east to Cape Girardeau on Friday, weather forecasts of high winds, partial sun, heavy rains, severe storms, thunder and lightening and possible tornados all combined to raise a large question mark over whether the weekend games would start and end on time, if at all. In the end, some did. Most did not.

First up Friday, the junior varsity Vikings vs. Poplar Bluff. Despite a slippery field that had been rained on earlier in the day, the Vikings controlled play and began launching a barrage of shots at Poplar Bluff’s goal. The result was a strong, 10-0 win for JV Coach Joseph Florez and his team. Throughout the game the Vikings intercepted passes, won 50/50 balls, worked the entire field and put the ball in the net with consistant success. With the comfortable lead, Coach Florez was able to give all players significant playing time, contributing to the full-team effort and win. (A complete list of assists and goals will be posted once that information can be secured from coaches.)

Looking to find the net in the second half, the Vikings started strong but were denied the opportunity to score again–by the weather. Five minutes into the second half, officials called the game 1-0 for Parkview and gave teams and fans a 20-minute lead to get to homes and hotels ahead of a line of severe storms.