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Show ijiiry-y,:x rA Region 8 soccer champions: Front. Mark Sidvvell. Kneeling: Karl Chapman, Deon Giles, Bob Fisher, Troy Crossley lirian Suilwecks, Shane Ortega, llkka I.ehmusvirta, Hack, George Onen, assistant coach; Brad Kitchen Kit-chen Rod Jackman, head coach; Wade Welcker, Mike Gardiner, Heath Johnston. Mark Clements, Jay Christenscn. Mike Sumner, Leon Smith, assistant coach. The Vikes won the region title with a perfect 10-0 record and defeated Mountain Crest in the state 3A tournament to post the most successful soccer season in PGHS history. Successful soccer season ends PC's most successful soccer season ever came to a close last week when the Vikes lost to Judge Memorial in the State 3-A Tourney at Bingham High School. After winning the Region 8 crown with a perfect 10-0 record, PG lost in the opening round of the State Meet to Jordan and then beat Mountain Crest before losing to Judge. Coach Rod Jackman and assistants Leon Smith and George Onen, turned the soccer squad into champions using an aggressive offense and a stonewall defense. During league play, the Vikes scored 43 goals while giving up only 5. With the growth of youth soccer in town, the high school program should remain competitive over the next several years. |