As the regular high school football season draws to a close, the Parkway West Longhorns are revving up for their final home football game this week with one more on the road at Seckman next week. The Longhorns will honor senior players Friday at halftime for Senior Night, followed by a special jersey retirement ceremony for former Longhorn, Mizzou Tiger and current Jacksonville Jaguar quarterback Blaine Gabbert. Ballwin-Ellisville Patch asked Head Coach Jeff Duncan about the team, the season and their competition. Patch: The Longhorns face University City this week. What strengths do you feel…

Parkway West varsity football team is poised for a home game this week against rival Parkway North Vikings (2-4). West is still looking for its first win this season with a handful of games remaining. The Longhorns are also ready for Pink Night, honoring October as Breast Cancer Awareness month and joining other West athletic teams in donning pink during competition. Ballwin-Ellisville Patch asked Head Coach Jeff Duncan about the team, the season and their competition. Patch: How is the team faring this week in preparation for Parkway North?  Duncan: We have had a really good week of practice…

The Parkway West varsity football team is on the road again against the Webster Groves Statesmen (3-2) this week.  With the Longhorns dishing out continuous efforts to pick up a win, the team presses on in the season with four games remaining. Ballwin-Ellisville Patch asked Head Coach Jeff Duncan about the team, the season and their competition. Patch: What will be the team's biggest challenge against Webster Groves?  Parkway West Head Football Coach Jeff Duncan: Our challenge has been the same each week. Offensively we have to move the ball effectively and not beat ourselves with turnovers…

The Parkway West High varsity field hockey team is looking for a win with three weeks to go in the season. The Lady Longhorns, 0-9 before their game Sept. 24, have faced tough competitors and aren't finished improving. Ballwin-Ellisville Patch asked Head Coach Abigail Zuniga five fast questions about the team, their season and their goals. Patch: Other than winning, what are some key goals the field hockey team has for the remainder of the season?  Parkway West Head Field Hockey Coach Abigail Zuniga: As a young team, we are gaining knowledge on how to work as a team to achieve our ultimate …

Parkway West High School's varsity football team is taking their game on the road this week to face Rockwood Summit Sept. 21. The Longhorns have been prepping for their first win, fighting an 0-4 record. Ballwin-Ellisville Patch asked Head Coach Jeff Duncan about the team, the season and their competition. Patch: What's the team's biggest challenge against Rockwood Summit? Parkway West Football Head Coach Jeff Duncan: On offense, no turnovers and drive the football. Defense: do not give up any big plays. Patch: What improvements have you seen the team make? Duncan: Last week we got better at …

The Parkway West football team is looking for its first win of the season in this week's Homecoming game Sept. 14. With an 0-3 start, the Longhorns will play rivals Parkway Central following the Homecoming parade and as a part of the week's celebrations. Ballwin-Ellisville Patch asked Longhorns Head Coach Jeff Duncan five fast questions looking at the team's preparations for the big game: Patch: How has Parkway West competed with Parkway Central in the past?  Parkway West Football Head Coach Jeff Duncan: We have lost to Central for 3 years in a row. Our last victory came in 2008.   Patch: …

The Parkway West boys soccer team has been busy at freshmen, junior varsity and varsity playing levels so far this season. With varsity 4-3 in season play and 15 games remaining as of Sept. 11, Patch asked Head Coach Michael Skordos about the team's start and their "goals" for the rest of the season. Patch: What have been the biggest challenges facing the team so far this season? Parkway West Boys Soccer Head Coach Michael Skordos: Being mentally prepared each game. The Suburban South Conference is very competitive this soccer season. With teams like Parkway Central, Summit, Webster and …

The Parkway West High School football team is revving up for its third game of the season. With a slow 0-2 start, falling to Timberland Aug. 24 and Ladue Aug. 31 with home-field advantage, the Longhorns are taking it on the road to face the Pioneers of Kirkwood High Sept. 7.  Ballwin-Ellisville Patch asked Longhorns Head Coach Jeff Duncan five fast questions as he and the team prepare for their next game. Here's what he had to say: Patch: Other than a "W," what is a main goal you have for the game against Kirkwood this week? Parkway West Football Head Coach Jeff Duncan: Our goal is to get …