Vikings fall short in home opener under lights

By Dave Price
A fast start didn't translate into a strong finish for the South Tahoe High School football team in its season home opener on Friday night.

Churchill County scored five unanswered touchdowns in the second half to pull away for a 53-17 Northern 3A victory in a game that marked the unveiling of the Vikings' renovated stadium that now features Field Turf and permanent lights.

South Tahoe took a 14-7 lead in its opening two possessions as Jacob Stowell struck pay dirt on runs of 5 and 68 yards. Stowell rushed for 164 yards on 20 carries in the first half.

Churchill County tied the score 14-all and took a 21-17 lead at halftime.

South Tahoe returns to action next Friday with a Northern 3A game against Lowry in Winnemucca. The Vikings play their next home game on Friday night, Sept. 16, against Wooster.