Blow the horn: Vikings notch first win behind strong defensive performance
WAVERLY, Neb. (KLKN) – The Waverly Vikings grabbed their first win of the season Friday night behind a dominant defensive performance, beating McCook 20-7 at home.
The game started off slow offensively for both sides, but the game broke open toward the end of the first half.
Quarterback Carter Mcmillan threw a 30-yard touchdown pass to Gavin Mcmillan to give the Vikings a 7-0 lead at the break.
The Bison came out in the second half and finally got some movement on offense.
A controversial touchdown pass from Trenton Raile to Tristan Campbell was bobbled in the back of the end zone, but ruled a touchdown, tying the game at 7.
The Vikings’ defense stepped up toward the end of the third quarter.
After the offense got stopped on fourth down, the defense picked them up with a pick six to take a 14-7 lead.
The fourth quarter was dominated by the Vikings as Waverly got a much-needed notch in the win column.
