Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 September 7, 2022
Valhalla, NY – The Vikings both thrived and struggled this week scoring 5 goals versus Bronx on Tuesday, but then found it difficult to convert scoring chances against Suffolk on Thursday.  The team came away with a 5-1 victory versus the Broncos, but then was unable to score and prevent the Sharks from converting, as they fell 5-1. 

On Tuesday, the Vikings scored early and often as they went into halftime with a 4-1 lead.  Exon Umanzor (Ossining, NY/Ossining HS) notched the hat trick with 3 goals in the match.  The two Westchester keepers Israel Pardo (Bedford Hills, NY/Fox Lane HS) and Nicolas Nunez (Yonkers, NY/Saunders HS) shared time in goal, notching 4 saves in between them against just one goal against. 

Thursday was a highly anticipated match-up as Suffolk has been in the national polls all season long and currently receiving top 10 votes.   Having played well against top teams to date, the Vikings were hopeful a strong showing against the Sharks would move them up the region rankings.  But on a soggy field, Westchester was unable to muster the offense needed to stay in the game. 

Neither team could score on a few early chances but Suffolk converted with about 10 minutes to play in the first half off of a corner kick.  Having played solid the defense in the first period, the Vikings were hopeful that they'd have a chance to equalize in the 2^nd.  But the Sharks scored two more quick goals, again on corner kicks to extend the lead.  Westchester was unable to recover or stop the Shark attack from there and fell 5-0. 
The game marked the last regular season home game for the Vikings, and sophomores were celebrated at a pre-game ceremony.  Graduating sophomores include:

#17 Alejandro Martinez
#3 Romaine Swaby
#5 Johan Escalante
#12 Alberto Morales
#16 Freddy De Paz
#4 Michael Echeverria
#6 Jason Otiniano
#7 Eduardo Vazquez

With the split, the Vikings are now 6-6 and 6-3 within Region XV.  The team returns to action on Saturday at 2pm as they travel to Borough of Manhattan Community College to play at Chelsey Piers.