The Parkview Lady Vikings topped Willard on Thursday night 2-0. This was the last home match of the season, the Vikings last regular season performance, and Senior Night for Parkview. The Vikings seniors are Niki Cantrell, Stephanie Laney, Courtney Ash, Melissa Nieves, Kristine Malter, Betsy Fogle, and Emmy Dale. Dale scored the first goal of the match to give the Vikings a 1-0 lead that they took to halftime (assist by Shelbie Stewart). After the Senior Night festivities, the Vikings came out aggressive in the second half as well, picking up a goal by Jessica Maerz (assist by Emmy Dale). Sophomore keeper Caylin Manary earned the shutout in goal, her sixth of the season. Parkview drastically improves on last year’s 3-14 record by ending the regular season at 10-9, one game over the .500 mark.

Pictured is head coach Clint Nurnberg getting a post-game shower in celebration of the Vikings 10 win season and winning record. Pictured from left to right is Caylin Manary, Mckenzie Payton, Coach Clint Nurnberg, and Niki Cantrell (photo by Sydney Pilkinton).

The Junior Varsity squad faced Willard for the second time this season, tying the match 0-0. During the Ozark JV Tournament in the first week of the season, the Vikings lost to Willard 0-1. Neither team had a great number of chances to score, but the Vikings did have a few great opportunities that they were unable to finish. Freshman goalkeeper Maddie George earned the shutout, her fourth of the season. The Junior Varsity squad went undefeated in their last five games, going 2-0-3 in that span. During the five game stretch, the Vikings scored 10 goals and only gave up 2. This was the last match of the season for the Junior Varsity squad; their final record is 3-8-4.

The first District 12 Varsity match for Parkview is Monday night against Neosho. The game will be played in Joplin at 5:00 p.m. A win would put the Vikings into the semi-finals against Ozark on Tuesday.

The Lady Vikings beat the Joplin Eagles on Tuesday night, 2-1 in overtime. Both goals came from sophomore striker Shelby Stewart (unassisted). Stewart’s first goal came midway through the first half, on a nice strike from outside the eighteen for a 1-0 lead. After the Eagles evened the score late in the second half, Stewart scored the game winner in overtime. Stewart’s second goal came as she beat a defender on the dribble and found the low corner of the netting for the 2-1 win.

The Junior Varsity squad tied Joplin 1-1. The score was 0-0 at the break, with freshmen striker Sarah Stutz holding down the defense by playing sweeper the entire match. In the second half, Parkview struck first with a goal by by freshmen Molly Robb (unassisted). Two Parkview injuries and two Joplin yellow-cards later, the Eagles were able to get the equalizer, leaving the final score 1-1.

Thursday is the last game of the regular season for both the Varsity and Junior Varsity squads. Thursday’s game is against Willard at JFK, and is senior night. Varsity will play first at 5:00p.m., with the JV squad to follow.

The Parkview Vikings Varsity squad went to Waynesville Thursday night to play probably the toughest team on their schedule. The Vikings, playing without Shelby Stewart or Melissa Nieves, gave up a goal in the first 2 minutes of play, and were never able to recover. Senior forward Katie Prichard scored four goals for Waynesville to lead the way.

The Junior Varsity squad had a better outcome than the Varsity, tying Waynesville 1-1. Parkview played a solid first 20 minutes or so before giving up a goal, and then finished up the first half playing very defensively the rest of the first half. The score was 1-0 Waynesville at the break, but the Vikings took the offensive in the second half, bringing the ball right at Waynesville’s goal repeatedly early on. After a shot by Lana Aberle that was cleared away, Sarah Stutz took a one touch shot from about twenty yards deep and buried it in the corner of the net to tie the game at 1-1. Both teams got chances in the second half, but neither team was able to finish another opportunity. Freshmen defender Carsen Miller had an outstanding game on the back line, even running down a breakaway and saving a goal.

The Vikings next game is on the road at Joplin on Tuesday.

The Parkview Lady Vikings beat Hillcrest Tuesday night 7-0, their second straight after playing West Plains on Monday. The Vikings got a hat trick from Kelsey Loderhose, two from Jessica Maerz, and goals from Emmy Dale, and Kristine Malter as well. The Vikings were up 1-0 at the break, with the goal coming from an indirect kick from about twenty-five yards out. Sophomore midfielder Jessica Maerz touched the ball and freshman Kelsey Loderhose hammered the ball into the upper corner of the far-post netting. Sophomore keeper Caylin Manary, recently named to the Zizzer All-Tournament team, earned her fourth shutout of the season.

The Junior Varsity squad picked up their second in a row as well, winning the match 4-0. Parkview benefited from Olivia Solari’s hat-trick, as she had a nose for the goal on three separate occasions (one assisted by Molly Robb). The other scorer was freshman striker Lana Aberle, which makes six goals for her on the season. Freshman keeper Maddi George earned the shutout, her third of the season, and second in a row.

The Vikings play a tough Waynesville squad on Thursday, with the Junior Varsity squad set to play first at 4:30. The Varsity Vikings lost to Waynesville previously this season in the West Plains tournament 3-0.

Sophomore keeper Caylin Manary was selected to the Zizzer Classic All-Tournament team this year. This honor comes for the second straight year for Manary, who made the All-Tournament team in West Plains as a Freshmen as well. Manary, in only her second year of playing competitive soccer, is a returning Varsity starter who has four shutouts this season.

For the full list of the All-Tournament team check out the West Plains Soccer Website.

Pictured is Manary, punching a shot over the goal for a save. Also pictured are senior defenders Niki Cantrell and Melissa Nieves. This photo comes courtesy of sgfsoccer.com

The Varsity Vikings went to West Plains on Monday night and beat the Zizzers for the second time this season. The Vikings previously beat West Plains 3-1 in the Zizzer’s tournament April 19th. Playing without sophomore striker Shelby Stewart, Parkview’s lone goal came in the first half from sophomore striker Jessica Maerz. Maerz’s goal came on a nicely placed shot high and into the back of the net. The shutout was recorded by sophomore keeper Caylin Manary.

The Junior Varsity squad recorded their second win of the season, winning the match 4-0 against West Plains. The first goal of the match was made by freshmen striker Lana Aberle. Aberle finished with two goals, freshmen striker Sarah Stutz scored one, and freshmen midfielder Olivia Solari got her first of the season as well. Freshmen keeper Maddi George recorded the shutout, in part thanks to a solid defense anchored by freshmen sweeper Anna Withers. The Vikings dominated play for the majority of the match, but were not able to finish more than a chance or two until late in the second half.

The Vikings play Tuesday at Hillcrest, with the Varsity playing first at 4:30 p.m. and the Junior Varsity to follow.

For scores to other games that took place Monday night, check out www.sgfsoccer.com.