VALE – Baker used precision passing from quarterback Paul Hobson and took advantage of Viking turnovers to claim a 33-14 nonleague win on Vale’s homecoming night.
The game was never close as the Bulldogs built a 20-0 lead at half. The difference in the first half was two Viking turnovers that led to scores and the Vale offense started strong but faltered inside the red zone.
Vikings will face Melba, at Melba Friday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m.
A Baker tackler brings down Vale’s Eli Aldred (29) during first half action of their game Friday, Sept. 16. (The Enterprise/PAT CALDWELL)
Vale’s Brooks Haueter (11) races through the front line on the way to a short gain during a game with Baker, Friday, Sept. 16. (The Enterprise/PAT CALDWELL)
Vale’s Eli Aldred (29) looks for an opening as he races downfield in a prep football game with Baker Friday, Sept. 16. (The Enterprise/PAT CALDWELL)
Vale varsity football quarterback Colten Stepleton tosses a pass downfield during a game with Baker, Friday, Sept. 16. (The Enterprise/PAT CALDWELL)
Vale’s Eli Aldred (29) runs to avoid Baker’s David Shaw (59) during their football game Friday, Sept. 16. (The Enterprise/PAT CALDWELL)
Vale defensive player Colten Stepleton ((7) reaches out to grab Baker’s Paul Hobson (3) during first-half action of their game Friday, Sept. 16. (The Enterprise/PAT CALDWELL)
Baker’s Jaxon Logsdon (4) tries to avoid a tackle by Vale’s Eli Aldred (29) during their game Friday, Sept. 16. (The Enterprise/PAT CALDWELL)
Vale’s Skyler Cade (12) forces a Baker player to fumble during their game Friday, Sept. 16. (The Enterprise/PAT CALDWELL)
Baker’s Paul Hobson (3) narrowly avoids a sack during a game between the Bulldogs and Vale Friday, Sept. 16. (The Enterprise/PAT CALDWELL)
Baker’s Paul Hobson (3) sends a pass downfield as Vale’s Owen Crane (88) races in for the sack. (The Enterprise/PAT CALDWELL)
Vale quarterback Colten Stepleton rolls out from the pocket during first-half action against Baker Friday, Sept. 16. (The Enterprise/PAT CALDWELL)
Baker’s Jaxon Logsdon (4) tries to tackle Vale quarterback Colten Stepleton (7) during their game Friday, Sept. 16. (The Enterprise/PAT CALDWELL)