Vikings Soar Right Past Eagles to Victory

It is my understanding that with this game being somewhat of an "in-county" rivalry, there was much talk among the students attending Sycamore Middle School this week about the outcome of the game between the Vikings and the Eagles.

It was a much wanted victory on the part of both teams, but the Vikings came out victorious in this game, winning 27-6. The Eagles managed a touchdown in the last seconds of the game, preventing a total shut-out for their team. Unfortunately, the scoreboard didn't manage to reflect that last minute touchdown.

It was also Homecoming and the 12 year old football players and cheerleaders were recognized at half-time of the 9-10 year old team's game.

Megan Warren and Justin Wood were both recognized for cheering and playing for the Vikings for 7 years. Both of them are such remarkable young people and we have all been fortunate to share the last seven years of their lives as they grew from little kids to the young woman and young man that they are now.

Also recognized for their time with the Vikings football team were:

• Donovan Taylor
• Dylan Miller
• Hank White
• Chris Haycraft
• Dallas Brooks
• Hunter Bowman

Recognized for the cheerleaders was Tiffany Darrow.

We were so glad that Coach Hans did his game entering cartwheel. Last week he chose not to cartwheel into the game and we all know what happened at that game. When you see him, let's all encourage him to keep up the cartwheels at the beginning of the games so we will continue winning!!

I also wanted us to remember our announcer, Charlie Halverson (hopefully, I have that last name right), who shows up to each home game and provides play-by-play and wonderful entertainment for our teams. I am glad we have a photo of him to include so we can remember all he has done and continues to do for the Vikings!!

When you see Donovan's mom, Tricia Taylor, this week, please ask her why the slogan, "For You, Eagles" wasn't chosen to go on this week's entrance banner. I think you might enjoy her story.


And last, but certainly not least, Hunter Bowman's dad gets the award for "Team Spirit" this week as he colored his hair to show his team spirit!!

Next week, we face White House. It is an AWAY game. Directions will be posted here later in the week.

GO VIKINGS!!

Pictures from this week can be found here and here.