In an match that meant a lot to Parkview both because of Ozark Conference implications, as well as some history between the two teams because of last years match, the lady Vikings took care of business on Thursday night. Parkview won the match 1-0, getting the game winning goal from who Ole from SGFsoccer.com called “the always reliable Jessica Maerz.” Last year the Vikings went to Waynesville and were beaten badly, but Parkview came out looking for a little revenge and got it this time.
The one goal of the night came when Kelsey Loderhose, playing forward, got the ball on the wide-right side of the field. Loderhose collected the ball and played it directly into the middle of the field to an open Jessica Maerz. Maerz took a touch and slid the ball into the far post corner of the goal.
This was Parkview’s best performance in the past few weeks, the all around improved play and work ethic. Playing without Shelby Stewart for the last 65 minutes of the match, the Viking defense of Mckenzi Payton, Holly Messick, Sydney Nelson, Anna Bingham (and for a long while, Lauren Fetty) limited the Tigers to very few scoring opportunities. The midfield of Olivia Solari and Jessica Maerz worked as a team to contain Waynesville’s dangerous weapons, and Maerz was able to contribute heavily on the attack.
The Vikings are now 11-9 with three regular season games left. Last year the team finished 11-10. Maerz currently has 21 goals on the season to lead the team, after scoring 14 all of last year. This win also puts the Vikings right in the middle of the pack in the Ozark Conference, with a record of 4-4, and only one O.C. game left (West Plains).
(Edit: This was coach Clint Nurnberg’s 200th career high school soccer varsity coaching win. Congrats Coach!)
Scoring summary: Jessica Maerz 1g, Kelsey Loderhose 1a
Mary Langebartel had an exceptional game for the Vikings, but soccer is a team sport and she did not have much help on Thursday in the JV match. Parkview’s JV squad lost 0-4 in a very frustrating game, but will look to get back on track this Saturday in the Ozark JV Tournament.
Ole from www.sgfsoccer.com was at the game tonight, and you can check out his pictures from the match, as well as the other scores of the night on his site.
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