Parkview scored first but could not hold the lead, as the Vikings lost to Joplin 1-2. Blake White got an early goal 10 minutes into the match, but 15 later Max Duncan hit a set piece over the wall into the back of the net after being fouled just outside the box. Parkview senior keeper Jon Malter continues to play stellar in the net for the Vikings, but late in the match Duncan beat two defenders and created a 1 v. 1 to put away the game winner. Parkview hopes have starters Tanner Bennett and Jordan Houseman back in the next week.

The Junior Varsity played poor defense in the first half, more than once giving attackers time and space in the box. In the second half the JV squad looked like a different team, connecting passes and creating some nice opportunities. Phillip Solari played a solid stopper, and TJ Joy swept for the Vikings. Juan Garcia held down the middle of the field for Parkview, and Austin Hess put a beautiful shot off the crossbar late in the match.

The Vikings go to Camdenton on Tuesday, and will depart from school at 1:30pm.