Last year Jefferson City came to Parkview and we handed them two tough defeats, Varsity 2-1 and JV 1-0. This year we traveled up the road to meet them on their own pitch and they returned the favor.

The JV started well, giving up only one goal in the first 40 minutes of play. Junior Vance Marlow played well in the first 40. Ten minutes in, Jordan Marsh (freshman) won the ball with an excellent tackle in the midfield and sent a ball out into space for Jared Moore (sophomore), who beat the defenders and the keeper and slotted the ball home to make the game 1-1. Parkview was not able to hold on, however, and gave up two late goals to lose 3-1.

The varsity match started with Jefferson City attacking quickly and often. One of the strangest calls I’ve seen occurred in the 8th minute when the center referee called an indirect foul in the box on the Parkview defenders. The wall was marched back ten and the resultant free kick went off the left post and was cleared off the line. In the 12th minute number 12 (sorry no name) beat two defenders and on the end line sent the ball diagonally back across the goal for an onrushing Alec Naegle who buried it from the about the 10 far post, no chance for the keeper. Eight minutes later a foul at 30 yards out ruled the fate of Parkview, as Bryan Kirkwig (?) hit a low hard drive that deflected off the wall and ended up the left corner of the net beyond the diving outstretched arms of Johnathan Malter (sophomore) – a fortuitous bounce for Jeff City. The Parkview Varsity started bringing pressure to bear at the end of the first half, and Tim Griffin (Junior) hit a diving ball from inside the box after a corner kick that the Jefferson City goalkeeper tipped over the top with a phenomenal reflex save to keep the two goal lead. Minutes later Parkview created a scrum in the box and fired three successive shots on goal but were stonewalled. The second half saw Parkview come out and put immediate pressure on Jefferson City, stringing passes together and winning balls in the midfield. In the 75th minute after an excellent build up, Jared Moore (sophomore) received the ball on the 18 and sent a nice through ball to an onrushing Matt Medley (Junior) who placed a clinical finish to the far left post for the first Parkview goal of the new year. The Varsity pressed hard the last few minutes of the match, taking 11 shots on goal in the second half, but were denied, and lost a hard fought 2-1 match.

The Varsity and JV will travel to Jefferson City Thursday to take on the Jays. The JV plays first at 4:00pm followed by the Varisty. Last year the Varsity won 2-1 and the JV won 1-0. Good luck boys!

On an incredibly warm night the JV lost 5-0 to Glendale. After allowing two goals in the opening few minutes, the boys settled down and held their own for 30 minutes. The JV gave up a third goal in the final minute before half time. The second half saw improved play on our side. We did allow two additional goals in the second period. A bright spot was Ben Haldiman in goal, who had 17 saves on 22 Glendale shots on goal.

The Varisty lost 7-0. Jonathan Malter had 9 saves in goal on 16 Glendale shots. The Varsity did create chances with 7 shots on Glendale’s goal and four corner kicks, but we did not find the back of the net. Maybe our best opportunity of the night came late in the first half when Derek Rosbrugh crossed a ball from the right side and Matt Medley hit a screamer that went just over the crossbar.

Parkview’s first home game is today at 4:00pm vs. Glendale. The JV plays first, followed by the varsity. Come out – grab all your friends and family and head to the field to support the Vikings!

The Vikings will be scrimmaging this Friday, August 24th at 5:30 PM – the JV will go up against the Varsity in an intra-squad scrimmage for the parents and fans. Admission to the scrimmage is a minimum of one 20 oz. bottle of Gatorade or POWERade or $2.00. Please come out to meet the players and coaches and get our season off to a great start!