Odd Week for Vikes

The Seaman boy's soccer team entered the last week of September looking to come out with three victories, and they nearly met that goal. On Monday, September 27, Coach Louis DiLeonardo took his team on the road, which turned out to be a neutral site, to face familiar foe and 4A rival Hayden. Playing at an earlier time, 4:30, didn't phase the Vikings, who came out firing and went into half up one-nil after an Erick Rivera goal. They built upon their lead in the second half with another laser from Rivera and junior Zach Bayless to cruise to a 3-1 victory. Two days later, Seaman faced off against the fifth ranked and previously undefeated Bonner Springs Braves. The game shaped up to be a nail-biter, seeming like one goal could seal the deal. And so it did after the Braves scored off a free kick late in the first half and then held on to drop the Vikes. However, Seaman was quick to respond because they had a game the very next day at Hummer Sports Park against league opponent Highland Park. Coming off the loss motivated the DiLeonardo's team who sailed away with a 9-0 victory. Displeased with first half play, the Vikings picked up the second half effort scoring six goals in the remaining 40 minutes, with nine different players scoring in the contest. The end of the odd week brought the Seaman Vikings to 6-3-1, establishing some confidence for the season's second half.