Kase Schaffeld of Vale hands off to Thomas Rodriguez in the 3A state title game against Burns on Saturday, Nov. 30. The Hilanders won 42-16 (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)
Vale’s stellar season ended on Saturday, Nov. 30, with a 42-16 loss to Burns in the state 3A championship game. The Vikings, who hold the state record for most state championship game appearances, struggled early in the game and never bounced back on Saturday after the Hilanders took an early lead. The Vikings didn’t go down without a fight. The Vale team held their own with a pair of rushing touchdowns by running back Kace Schaffeld, but fumbles and interceptions marred the squad’s efforts against the Hilanders. The Vikings have reasons to hold their heads high. The team finished the season ranked fourth in Oregon 3A football and were undefeated in league play. The squad’s overall record was 12-1.
Receiver Kellen Hartley of Vale advances in the 3A state title game against Burns on Saturday, Nov. 30. The Hilanders won 42-16 (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)Vale’s Landon Haberman gets stopped in the 3A state title game against Burns on Saturday, Nov. 30. The Hilanders won 42-16 (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)Running back Kase Schaffeld of Vale rushes in the 3A state title game against Burns on Saturday, Nov. 30. The Hilanders won 42-16 (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)Vale’s Landon Haberman follows blocks up field in the 3A state title game against Burns on Saturday, Nov. 30. The Hilanders won 42-16 (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)Viking defenders pressure the Hilander quarterback in the 3A state title game on Saturday, Nov. 30. Burns won 42-16 (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the EnterpriseRunning back Kase Schaffeld of Vale rushes in the 3A state title game against Burns on Saturday, Nov. 30. The Hilanders won 42-16 (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)Fans watch the Vale Vikings play the Hilanders in the 3A state title game on Saturday, Nov. 30. Burns won 42-16 (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)Skyler Cade of Vale advances against the Hilanders in the 3A state title game on Saturday, Nov. 30. Burns won 42-16 (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)Viking defenders swarm the Hilander ball carrier in the 3A state title game on Saturday, Nov. 30. Burns won 42-16 (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)Vale’s Landon Haberman tackles the Hilander ball carrier in the 3A state title game on Saturday, Nov. 30. Burns won 42-16 (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)Running back Kase Schaffeld of Vale makes the handoff to Thomas Rodriguez in the 3A state title game against Burns on Saturday, Nov. 30. The Hilanders won 42-16 (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)Running back Landon Haberman of Vale takes the handoff from quarterback Cal Johnson in the 3A state title game against Burns on Saturday, Nov. 30. The Hilanders won 42-16 (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)Running back Landon Haberman of Vale eludes Hilander defenders in the 3A state title game on Saturday, Nov. 30. Burns won 42-16 (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)Running back Kase Schaffeld of Vale follows blockers against the Hilanders in the 3A state title game on Saturday, Nov. 30. Burns won 42-16 (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)Skyler Cade of Vale follows Landon Haberman up field against the Hilanders in the 3A state title game on Saturday, Nov. 30. Burns won 42-16 (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)Vale’s Jake DeVos tackles the Hilander ball carrier in the 3A state title game on Saturday, Nov. 30. Burns won 42-16 (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)Vale fans cheer the Vikings as they play the Hilanders in the 3A state title game on Saturday, Nov. 30. Burns won 42-16 (KERINGTON KINKADE/For the Enterprise)Vale cheerleaders meet with counterparts from Burns before the 3A state title game on Saturday, Nov. 30. Burns won 42-16 (SUSAN BARTON/For the Enterprise)Vale fans cheer the Vikings as they play the Hilanders in the 3A state title game on Saturday, Nov. 30. Burns won 42-16 (KERINGTON KINKADE/For the Enterprise)Vale fans cheer the Vikings as they play the Hilanders in the 3A state title game on Saturday, Nov. 30. Burns won 42-16 (KERINGTON KINKADE/For the Enterprise)Vale fans watch the Vikings as they play the Hilanders in the 3A state title game on Saturday, Nov. 30. Burns won 42-16 (KERINGTON KINKADE/For the Enterprise)
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