The Parkview Lady Vikings Junior Varsity squad lost two wet games on Saturday. The Vikings faced Ozark first at 9:00 a.m. and the Tigers came out awake early to take a 3-0 halftime lead. In the second half of the match the Vikings evened up the ball possession and shots. Ozark was able to get one more goal, but Parkview also scored one of their own, making the final score a 4-1 loss for the ladies. The lone goal of the game started with freshman striker Sara Stutz making a nice pass across the middle of the penalty area. This pass created an opportunity for freshman midfielder Katie Fortney to step up and take a shot that was immediately deflected by the Ozark keeper who was in close proximity, but freshman striker Lana Aberle was there to hammer the loose ball into the back of the net.

The second match for the Vikings’ Junior Varsity was against Willard at 1:00 p.m., and ended in a 1-0 loss for the Vikings. Great hustle from the midfield kept the Vikings up a player at all times on both the offensive and defensive ends of the field. Freshmen midfielder Olivia Solari was able to switch to a higher gear for the majority of the game, playing tough physical defense, and also kick starting the offense with well placed passes. The score was 0-0 at halftime, as Parkview kept possession 60-40 for the first half but was unable to finish. In the second half the Vikings gave up a surprising early goal, although they were dominating possession 70-30 for the majority of the thirty-five minutes. The Vikings’ offense passed well, but the Willard defense was able to bend without breaking, keeping the Vikings from many solid scoring opportunities.

With two minutes remaining in the match, freshmen midfielder (and part-time goalie) Sydnie Pilkinton, who had been stealing passes and creating offense multiple times in the second half, collided with the Willard goalkeeper, resulting in a game stoppage and Pilkinton being forced to leave the field for the remainder of the game due to the injury. The Vikings got one more legitimate scoring opportunity with a shot from the mark after a handball call with under a minute left in the half, but a shot head-height shot was saved by the Willard keeper.

Both the Varsity and Junior Varsity squads will face Rolla on Tuesday at 5:00p.m. The game will be played at home on the JFK field (JV first, Varsity to follow).

Doing their best to battle both Central and the oncoming storm, the Parkview Varsity squad beat Central High School 4-1. Senior striker Emmy Dale got a hat-trick in the match, and sophomore Jessica Maerz also finished one. The first goal of the match found freshman Kelsey Loderhose holding the ball deep inside the penalty area with a defender blanketing her. Loderhose was able to drop ball back to Dale for the well placed finish, making the score 1-0. The second Parkview goal came from sophomore midfielder Jessica Maerz, who finished a nicely placed shot into the back of the net. Later in the match, Loderhose again found Dale on the run for her second finish to make the score 3-0. Dale would score again to complete the hat-trick (assist by Stephanie Laney, senior). Senior defender Rebecca Carter scored for Central on a set piece from approximately 35 yards from the goal. The match was delayed with 10 minutes left in regulation due to lighting, but both teams took the field and were able to finish all 80 minutes of play. Parkview’s Varsity squad is now 2-0 on the young season.

The scheduled Junior Varsity match did not happen, as the head coaches from both sides agreed that the oncoming storm would not allow the game to be played. The JV game is supposed to be rescheduled, but no date has been set yet.

Parkview’s Junior Varsity next plays Saturday March 29, at 9:00 a.m. as a part of the Ozark JV tournament, with another game to follow later in the day (the time of the second game will correlate with the outcome of the first game).

Both squads will also face Rolla on Tuesday at 5:00p.m. at home on the JFK field (JV first, Varsity to follow).

The PHS varsity faced off against a tough Nixa squad on Tuesday, opening up the season with a 2-0 win. Time of possession was equal in this match-up between the two district opponents, but the Lady Vikings were able to capitalize on their opportunities, thanks in a large part to strong finishing by freshman striker Kelsey Loderhose. The first goal saw senior Kristine Malter send a ball past the defense to Loderhose for a quick finish and a 1-0 lead. In the second half Loderhose dribbled the ball up the left side of the field, beat a defender one on one, and finished again into the side netting. Sophomore goalkeeper Caylin Manary got the shutout.

In the match-up of JV squads, Nixa prevailed 1-0. The Nixa goal was scored in the first half by a forward who snuck the ball past freshman goalkeeper Sydnie Pilkinton. The match was quite even, as both teams were able to move the ball up and down the field, but neither team was able to finish any more chances. The Vikings showed the ability to attack from corner kicks, as freshman Katie Fortney put a ball just wide of the net fresh off a short corner. Freshman Molly Robb also showed off her speed as she attacked on a breakaway after taking the ball from a Nixa defender, but she too put the ball wide-right.

The Nixa Eagles visit Parkview tonight for the opening game of the Spring 2008 schedule. Join us in cheering on the Viking’s in this early match up against a District opponent.

4:00 pm on the grass field, the Varsity will play first tonight.

Girls Season Schedule