The Parkview Varsity played Glendale an even first half, which ended with no score. PHS had a couple of excellent opportunities in the second half to put the ball in the net, but no goals were scored by the Vikings. Glendale was successful and pulled out a victory, 2 to 0.

The Parkview JV opened the evening against the Glendale JV, which came into the match with only one loss. Despite scoring first, the Falcons fought back to pull out a victory 3 to 1. The JV Vikings end their season with a fine 11-4-1 record against other JV squads.

District 12 Seedings

1st - Kickapoo
2nd - Parkview
3rd - Joplin
4th - Neosho
5th - Nixa
6th - Ozark

Game Schedule
(All games will be played at Kickapoo High School)

Monday, Oct. 30
5 PM - Joplin defeated Ozark 1-0
7 PM - Nixa defeated Neosho 3-2(OT)

Tuesday, Oct. 31
5 PM - Kickapoo vs. Nixa
7 PM - Parkview vs. Joplin

Thursday, Nov. 2
6 PM - District Championship

On a crisp fall afternoon, the Varsity Vikings kicked off against the Ozark Tigers on the PHS field. After a first half dominated by Parkview, in terms of possession time and shots on goal, the Varsity boys shockingly found themselves behind 2 to 1 at the half.

The second half started with a sense of urgency, and the results were positive. A goal by Tim Griffin tied the game early in the half, followed later by a go ahead goal by Tim Brooks. Joey Ekstam’s late goal provided the extra margin.

The large number of PHS fans were then treated to a Senior Night ceremony, recognizing the 9 Seniors on the team. Soccer mom and graphic wizard Linda Regan produced a colorful and informative Senior booklet. Master of cermonies Ray Medley spoke about the accomplishments and memories of the Seniors.

The JV boys got to work against the Ozark JV, trying to get things going, as darkness would force a shortened game. The PHS JV scored not long into the first half, and held on for a 1 to 0 victory.

The Parkview Varsity heads into Thursday’s battle against city rival Glendale with second place in the Ozark Conference on the line. PHS enters the game 6-2 in conference play; the Falcons are 5-2-1. A win or a tie by the Vikings will gain the second spot in the final standings to Kickapoo.

posted by Steve Brooks

The annual Senior Night recognition is scheduled for Tuesday, October 24. The Vikings host Ozark at the PHS soccer field with the Varsity game slated to kick off at 4:00 pm. The ceremony recognizing the Seniors will take place immediately following the Varsity game.

The Parkview Varsity hosted Camdenton October 10 in an Ozark Conference match and came out on top, 3 to 1. Two days later, the sqaud traveled to district rival Neosho and again won by a 3 to 1 score. The Vikings now claim a 15-5 record; 5-2 in the conference. PHS is 3rd in the standings, following Kickapoo at 7-0 and Glendale at 4-1-1. Key matches between the three leaders remain during the last two weeks of the season to determine the final standings.

The PHS Junior Varsity played till dark on October 10, coming up with a late goal to tie Camdenton 1 to 1. They then dominated Neosho’s JV later in the week, winning by a 4 to 0 score. The JV boys have now played seven matches without a loss.