The Men's Soccer team remained winless on the year as they fell to Southwestern Illinois College 2-1 on Tuesday afternoon. PC scored first when Gregg Flores connected on a goal on an assist from Victor Martinez at the eight minute mark. The lead would be short lived as SWIC 's Matt Bearley hit the back of the net just four minutes later. SWIC would take the lead for good on a Tim Hankins goal at the 19th minute mark. The Blue Storm would control the remainder of the half but could not increase their lead.
The second half was a completely different story as the Cobras controlled the ball and out shot SWIC but could not net the tying goal. PC had several chances that sailed just over or just wide of the goals including a header in the final minute of play. The loss drops PC to (0-2) ahead of a 3:00 game Saturday at home against the Greenville College JV. SWIC improves to (2-0) with the victory.
PC seemed to take control early in the second half as Ellis and deAndrade teamed up again for Ellis's second goal of the match. Unfortunately, PC would not score again and the Vikings would score 3 unanswered goals to earn the win. PC will try to pick up their first win of the season as they host Southwestern Illinois College (1-0) at 4:00 on Tuesday. The Blue Storm opened their season with a 2-0 win over St. Louis Flo. Valley on Saturday.
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Three members of the Parkland College Men's Soccer team have earned post-season recognition as announced today. Freshman Goalkeeper Bosko Kovacevic (Serbia) was chosen as the Region 24 Goalie of the Year earning him a spot on the All-Region team. Sophomores Kenny Kranz (Centennial HS) and TK Keys (Rochester HS) have been selected First Team All-MWAC and Honorable Mention All-Region. Javier Torres of Heartland CC swept Freshman and Player of the Year honors on both teams.
M-WAC Awards:
Player of the Year- Javier Torres Heartland
Freshman of the Year-Torres Heartland
Goalkeeper-Max Rebman- Lincoln Land
Coach of the Year (tie)-Oz Bakirdan-ICC and Bodo Fritzen Heartland
Region 24 Awards
Player of the Year-Javier Torres Heartland
Forward of the Year-Stiven Salinas Lincoln
Defensive Player of the Year-Andro Hrkac-ICC
Goalkeeper-Bosko Kovacevic-Parkland
Midfielder of the Year-Tomislav Zadro-ICC
Coach of the Year-Oz Bakirdan-ICC
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