Parkview came out and played a very good Cape Central team (who lost to Glendale 1-0 on Friday) on Saturday morning. Cape started the scoring on an awarded penalty kick, 1-0. Parkview stormed back early in the second half to tie the game on an unassisted goal by Jared Moore (sophomore). He took a free throw, dribbled through three defenders and slotted the ball near post. Later in the second half Matt Medley (junior) settled a ball and found Jared Moore (sophomore) at the top of the box and Jared took one touch and finished for his second of the game. Parkview held on for the 2-1 victory.

In the late game Parkview played Poplar Bluff and mercy-ruled them 10-0.

Due to some late arrivals the JV team was unable to go with their usual starting lineup against Cape Central, and a misclear by the PHS defense resulted in a very early goal by Cape. That one goal would prove to be the difference-maker as the PHS JV would muster multiple breakaways with aggressive 1 on 1 play by the forwards and solid defense the rest of the game, however they could not finish any of their opportunities, resulting in a frustrating 1-0 loss.

In the second JV game, against Poplar Bluff, the first half looked much like the Cape game, with the PHS JV dominating play 60-40 but unable to finish. Luckily for the Vikings solid defensive play kept them in it for a 0-0 half time score. In the second half the boys made the proper adjustments implemented by JV coach Trevor Dancer, shooting from much farther out, early and often. This change of tactic netted the Vikings their second goal of the season, and the first by Blake White on a beautiful shot from 25 yards out on the left wing, assisted by Sam Vigil. This goal was followed by a nice 50-50 win and early hit into the lower corner of the net just minutes later by Blaze Keith, the outside mid on the other side of the field.

Both the Varsity and JV will be looking to build on this weekend’s successes and continue improving their finishing in order to pick up more wins this week, with games coming up against Waynesville (away on Tuesday), Joplin (home on wednesday), and Nixa (home on friday).

Thanks to Joseph Florez for the second half of this article!

Get out to the fields tomorrow and support your Vikings! Cape Central and Poplar Bluff are coming to town for a twin bill on JFK. The Cape Central game is a 9am, JV first followed by Varsity. The Poplar Bluff game starts at 2:00pm, again JV first then Varsity. Good luck boys!

The Parkview varsity took the field against a good Kickapoo squad on a beautiful day and lost 6-1. Kickapoo’s first goal came in the 8th minute when a scrum in the box ended up with a ball in the back of the net – we think it was Kyler Temple’s goal. The teams played evenly for the next twenty minutes, and then in the 31st minute Zach Hay scored off a corner kick to make it 2-0 and it remained that way at the end of the half. In the second half Ian Kennedy played a nice through ball to Heath Melugin who cut the ball at the top of the box and deposited it for a 3-0 Kickapoo lead. Zach Hay played a long ball from the back to a racing Ian Kennedy on the wing and Ian finished far post for a 4-0 lead. Parkview responded immediately, scoring in the next minute (53rd) when Derek Rosbrugh (senior) through a ball in down the line into the box for Darren Shaw (junior). Darren calmly beat a defender with speed and crossed the ball diagonally back from the touch line into the path of Dane Knapp (sophomore), who finished in the upper netting from about 8 out – cutting the lead to 4-1. Kickapoo responded six minutes later when Skyler Russell found Heath Melugin for his second of the night. Matt Beckett (senior) had a beautiful slide tackle in the box, taking the ball off Skyler Russell’s feet and saving a goal in the 61st minute. On a corner kick a few minutes later Matt Beckett (senior) cleared the ball off the line. The scoring finished out when Heath Melugin was taken off his feet in the box and finished a PK in the side neeting for the final goal, 6-1. Parkview had 5 shots on goal to Kickapoo’s 13, and Jonathan Malter (sophomore) had seven saves in the match. Parkview fell to 4-4 on the season.

The JV team lost 1-0 in a hard-fought battle. It’s fair to say that against one of their toughest opponents of the season the JV played their best game thus far. The score was 0-0 at half thanks to great play by the entire defensive squad, anchored by Michael Duff. Ben Haldiman was clean and aggressive in goal, and it’s fair to say that Kickapoo out-possesed Parkview 60-40, while Parkview still had a few legitimate scoring chances. The JV team will look to build on this solid game and continue to play and at maximum intensity, and if they can look to see them picking up a good chunk of wins throughout the season. (by Joseph Florez)

Today the Chiefs, ranked 15th in the state poll last week, come to Parkview. Parkview is riding a three game win streak, knocking off two signficant oponents in Carthage and West Plains. It’s going to be intense! Come out and wear your green! Varsity starts at 4:00pm with the JV to follow.

Friday started well with the Varsity coming out strong and beating Lebanon 4-0. Tim Griffin (junior) had the opening goal on an assist by Dane Knapp (sophomore). Tim Griffin (junior) scored a second goal on a penalty kick. Later Will Griffin (senior) set the table for Rudy Fotsch (junior) and a 3-0 score. Tim Griffin (junior) later assisted Will Hopkins (sophomore) for his second goal of the night. Jonathan Malter (sophomore) had three saves in goal.

Saturday morning Parkview played Carthage in a barn burner of a game that Parkview won 3-2. Matt Medley (junior) opened up the scoring receiving an assist from Derek Rosbrugh (senior). Morgan Holt (junior) put Parkveiw up 2-0 before the half with an unassisted goal. In the second half Carthage roared back and tied the score with goals by number 14 and number 5. Parkview won the game on an unassisted goal by Tim Griffin (junior).

The Championship game pitted Parkview against a very good West Plains Zizzer team – ranked 7th in the class 2 state high school soccer poll just this past week – coming into the action with a 7-2 record. The Vikings came out strong and the Zizzers held defensively and managed a few good scoring chances on the counterattack. On one counter, Stuart Ziegler broke in on the right side and fired a shot off the inside of the far post that bounced out and was grabbed by the Vikings Keeper. A few moments later, in the tenth minute, Ziegler took and pass from Chris Saner and fired another shot off the post, but this time it bounced in the goal for a 1-0 Zizzers lead. In the 21st minute Parkview tied it up on an unassisted 25 yard shot from Matt Medley (junior). One minute later, a Viking cross by Jared Moore (sophomore) found an onrushing Tim Griffin (junior) alone at the back post where he headed it in for a 2-1 Parkview lead. A failed clearance in the 35th minute, led to a third Parkview goal before halftime when Derek Rosbrugh (senior) pounded a shot into the back of the net. In the second half, Parkview continued to have the better of play. Griffin added another goal in the 4th minute after receiving a pass from Jared Moore (sophomore) and dribbling through a crowd a Zizzer players – ending up alone on Zizzer Keeper Shane Corl. Parkview’s final goal came on a 20 yard shot in the 12th minute by Rudy Fotsch (junior) assisted by Tim Griffin (junior) for an impressive 5-1 victory.

Special thanks to correspondant Scott Kalbaugh on assignment for the information above and the Zizzers web site (see our links) for additional information.

The Varsity soccer match with Rolla showed the boys playing improved soccer, moving the ball and putting together passes better than they have in the first few games this year. Both teams created chances, with Rolla putting 9 shots on goal and Parkview 4 shots on goal. Seven minutes in, Rolla created a breakaway opportunity for Tyler Sinnot, one v one with Trae Kalbaugh (junior) trying to run him down. Trae perfectly timed his slide tackle in the box and sent the ball away. Tim Griffin (junior) recieved a ball from Jared Moore (sophomore) in the 30th minute, deftly beat a defender at the top of the box, and hit a laser that the goalkeeper made a diving save on. In the 32nd minute a free kick was awarded to Rolla fifteen yards left of the box. The subsequent opportunity created a feeding frenzy in the box, with 3 quick shots from Rolla bouncing off defenders, resulting in a ball falling to the feet of Adam Daily, who finished easily into an open goal. Tyler Sinnot was credited with the assist. The referee awarded a penalty kick in the 50th minute when a Rolla player went down in the box a bit too easily. The resultant penalty bounced off the bottom of the crossbar and out and was cleared from danger. Jonathan Malter (sophomore) came up with a big reflex save in the 76th minute to keep the score 1-0 as Tyler Sinnot broke into the box with a defender in tow and hit a hard shot at goal. Maybe the last good chance of the game for Parkview came in the 78th minute when Matt Medley (junior) received a pass and turned with a full head of steam going in just off the 18 and fired a ball that went just over the top of the crossbar. The game ended in a 1-0 Rolla victory.

The Junior Varsity lost this evening 6-0 to Rolla, giving up three goals in each half.

Parkview soccer travels to Rolla today to play a tough Bulldogs team. Last year the varsity won 2-1 and the JV lost 3-2. Parkview is coming off a big win 10-0 vs Hillcrest and Rolla lost the championship game of their tourmanent 3-2 to Kickapoo. The JV plays at 4:30 followed by the Varsity. Good luck boys!