It was a major statement win for the North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings Friday night at Beaver Lions Stadium.
In what was their most convincing performance of the season, the Vikings improved to 4-2 after shutting out the Prince Albert St. Mary Marauders by a score of 55-0.
“Prior to the game, we talked to the guys about rising to the occasions in our home games,” Vikings head coach Mike Humenny said.
“We played well against Holy Cross last week, but we wanted to get back in the win column. To have a strong showing like this really helps us out as well, especially heading into the playoffs.”
The Vikings offence was led by quarterback Damon Dutton, as he completed 10 of his 13 passes for 298 yards and four touchdowns.
Presley Peterson hauled in two of Dutton’s passes for touchdowns, while Zach Wolfe and Rett Taggart also had touchdown catches.
JT Lamb rushed for 102 yards on 11 carries and ran into the endzone twice to lead the Vikings ground attack.
Wolfe, who had two interceptions in the win, and Brody Day had the other two rushing touchdowns.
“Damon spotted a few things Prince Albert was doing defensively and called some plays in the huddle that went for big yards, which shows his maturation at the quarterback position,” Humenny said.
“With the score being what it was, we also had some younger guys come in on both offence and defence to show what they can do out there.”
The Vikings will look to conclude their regular season with another win at home Thursday night at 6:30 p.m against the Marion Graham Falcons.
“Their team is like the ones they’ve had in the past,” Humenny said. “They have a third year quarterback and a defence that flies around the field.”
