The Vikings finished up their season with a record of 9-13, and a conference record of 3-6. In a season that could have been a rebuilding year considering the return of only starters Jared Moore, Dane Knapp, and Jonathan Malter, the Vikings were able to pick up some big wins and continue to build for the future.
Some of the most memorable wins of the season came against District 11 opponent the Nixa Eagles and Ozark Conference opponent the Waynesville Tigers. After losing to Waynesville during the regular season 0-1, the Vikings were rewarded with a rematch in the Kickapoo Shootout, which resulted in an exciting 4-4 match and a Viking win after shootouts.
Jared Moore led the Varsity offensively with 12 goals and 11 assists (35 points total), but sophomore Brian Otradovec was close behind with 14 goals and 3 assists (31 points total) of his own. 5 of the Vikings 9 wins were shutouts thanks mostly to the stellar play of keeper Jon Malter.
The Vikings say goodbye to seniors Dane Knapp, Jon Malter, Jared Moore, Sam Vigil, Michael Duff, Pedro Pitonez, Travis Dillard, Blaze Keith, and Kevin Daugherty. Parkview is projected to return 5 starters in 2010, including 7 seniors, 3 juniors, and 2 sophomores with Varsity experience.
From this year’s varsity squad, Parkview will return key pieces Brian Otradovec, Alex Blanco, Jordan Houseman, Tanner Bennett, Blake White, Jim Smart, Chris Lawson, and John Bogue. Others who earned Varsity experience in 2009 that will be expected to contribute heavily in 2010 include Evin Barber, Shane Maloney, TJ Joy, Juan Garcia and Austin Hess.
The Junior Varsity squad finished up 5-7 and gave up less than a goal per game. Keeper Evin Barber posted 4 shutouts and Pedro Pitonez led the team with 9 goals.
