By Leah Potter
On Friday night, September 2nd, the Avery County High Vikings walked down their home stands carrying American flags as they came onto MacDonald Stadium’s field to face the number two-ranked school in Tennessee-the Hampton Bulldogs. Despite losing 36-27, Avery quickly erased any doubt that they could not only play the favored Bulldogs well, but also have a good chance to win.
Avery received the kickoff and its first possession did not disappoint. After a completion of downs that brought the Vikings to the 40 yard line, Quarterback Will Stanford sneaked out of the pocket and ran for 40 yards, moving the Vikings offense to the Hampton 20-yard line.