• Article Photo. Wes Edwards runs up the middle as Viking blockers clear the way.
    Wes Edwards runs up the middle as Viking blockers clear the way.
  • Article Photo. Nick Funk (24) pursues a Hawk runner; he also blocked a punt.
    Nick Funk (24) pursues a Hawk runner; he also blocked a punt.
  • Article Photo. The backfield runs a reverse play during Thursday's sophomore game vs. W Delaware.
    The backfield runs a reverse play during Thursday's sophomore game vs. W Delaware.
  • Article Photo. The Edwards, Will (28) and Wes (31), chase a tipped pass on a two-point conversion play.
    The Edwards, Will (28) and Wes (31), chase a tipped pass on a two-point conversion play.

After trailing for most of the first half, the Vinton-Shellsburg sophomores scored two third-quarter touchdowns, including a long pass from Tyler Bartz to Tanner Davis, to take a 32-26 lead over West Delaware. But the Hawks took the lead on a TD with 10 minutes left, and converted the two-point play for a 34-32 lead.

After the Vikings' final drive stalled with less than two minutes left, the Hawks ran out the clock, lining up in punt formation and running backwards until time expired. 

The Viking varsity and freshmen travel to West Delaware Friday evening. The Hawks' soph coach is VS alum Matt Finn. 

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