By Leah Potter
Coming off a defensive battle that resulted in a 14-0 loss at Cherryville on August 19, the Avery County Vikings played their football home opener verses the Wilkes Central Eagles last Friday evening (August 26th). But the Vikings fell 49-13 in the non-conference game at Newland’s MacDonald Stadium.
The game started off with quick punches from both the 3-A state classified Eagles and the 1-A Vikings being dealt. With 10:39 left in the first quarter, the Eagles (1-1) went down the field resulting in a touchdown and a two-point conversion to claim an 8-0 lead.