• Article Photo. Long punt returns by Kelyn Rickels helped put the Vikes in scoring position vs. S. Tama.
    Long punt returns by Kelyn Rickels helped put the Vikes in scoring position vs. S. Tama.
  • Article Photo. Daniel Ervin (32) blocks for a Viking runner.
    Daniel Ervin (32) blocks for a Viking runner.
  • Article Photo. Kelyn Rickels looks for running room.
    Kelyn Rickels looks for running room.
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  • Article Photo. Chase Overton heads upfield.
    Chase Overton heads upfield.
  • Article Photo. Kelyn Rickels (3) Grant Sagan (21) and Daniel Ervin (32) team-tackle a runner.
    Kelyn Rickels (3) Grant Sagan (21) and Daniel Ervin (32) team-tackle a runner.
  • Article Photo. Daniel Ervin stops a Trojan runner.
    Daniel Ervin stops a Trojan runner.
  • Article Photo. Max Griffith makes a catch.
    Max Griffith makes a catch.
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  • Article Photo. Spirit Towels: Students and most VS fans received on for Friday's game.
    Spirit Towels: Students and most VS fans received on for Friday's game.
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The Vinton-Shellsburg football team heads into district play next week with a 1-1 record following Friday's loss at home to South Tama.

The Viking offense struggled throughout the first half, as the Trojans built a 27-0 lead. Max Griffith and Tanner Spies scored the Vikings touchdowns on passes from Grant Sagan. Sagan and Chase Overton shared QB duties until Overton was injured late in the second quarter. 

The Vikings host Oelwein as their district season begins next Friday, Dec. 7. Fans are asked to wear bright neon shirts.

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