The Varsity football team traveled to Austin on Friday for their first road test of the season as they played East Austin Prep. The Vikings came in confident after tasting success the first game of the season. The Vikings wasted little time, picking up right where they left off last Saturday. After the first quarter, the Vikings led 12-0 on a pair of rushing TD’s by Senior running back, Draylyn D. The second quarter busted this game wide open. Draylyn D got loose for 3 more rushing TD’s, putting the Vikings in front at halftime, 36-0! Draylyn set a new school record for rushing touchdowns in a single game, but he only needed one half to do it! Impressive display! The defense was lights out, forcing turnovers, getting stops, and giving the ball right back to their offense. The Vikings controlled the ball and clock in the second half. Quarterback, Lewis H, capped off another touchdown drive after throwing to Senior wide receiver, Earl W for another Viking touchdown. Last but not least, the Vikings pounded in another rushing touchdown, only this time it was from Senior, Dami O. The Vikings controlled the ball with their relentless, “Ground and Pound,” attack. This team has a clear identity, they are disciplined, and they are focused. Promising combination from a team and coaching staff that is delivering. Great job boys! The Vikings next game is another away contest. Kickoff is at 7:00pm on Friday, September 11th at KIPP Generations. Come out and support your Vikings who are looking to start 3-0 for the first time in school history!

The High School cross country team competed in the Lutheran South Meet at Burke Crenshaw Park on Saturday. The Vikings ran well against some of their TAPPS 4A District competition. The girls team were led by Charlotte S, who finished in 1st place, and Fernanda N, who came in 4th. The girls finished 4th overall as a team. The boys team were led by Sophomore runner, Ben A, who finished 3rd overall. The boys came in 5th as a team. The HS team is experiencing tremendous success two meets into the season. The Vikings continue their training this week and next in preparation for their upcoming meet on September 19th at Second Baptist West Campus. First race starts at 8:00am! Come watch your Vikings runners!

The Middle School football team gutted out a tough victory on Thursday over Grace, 8-6. After a scoreless first half, the Vikings scored first on a fifty yard touchdown run by Kamsi E, and completed the two-point extra try with field goal attempt by Elliot G. The Viking’s defense was amazing throughout the whole game with interceptions by Eric P and Mac B. To prevent the game from going into overtime the Vikings defense blocked the Gators extra point attempt. The Vikings improved their record to 2-0 after this hard-fought affair. Come out next Thursday as the Vikings try to win three in a row with a home game against the Stallions. Kick off is set for 6:00pm.

Go Vikings!

The Village School would like to congratulate our Athletic Director, Dustin Embrey, on his newly appointed position to serve as a member on the Houston board of directors for Positive Coaching Alliance. Dustin has played an integral role in developing The Village School’s relationship with Positive Coaching Alliance over the years. He has created opportunities for our coaches, parents, and student-athletes to grow by providing workshops that strive to refine our methods and be mindful of the impact athletics has on our student-athletes. Under Dustin’s leadership, The Village School Athletic Department will continue to evolve, improve, and incorporate methods that promote Positive Coaching Alliance’s message of, “Better Athletes, Better People.” This message reflects the philosophy of The Village Athletic Department, which is to teach our athletes, and instill values that will make our student-athletes successful throughout their lives.

The Village High School cross country team competed in their first meet of the season on Saturday, as they ran in the Incarnate Word Invitational held at the Houston Amateur Sports Complex. The Vikings ran a 2 mile event, and ran well. The girls team were led by a pair of medalists. Charlotte S came in 2nd place and Fernanda N came in 6th. The girls also came in 2nd overall as a team! Great job ladies! The boys also ran well. Sophomore runner, Ben A, came in 4th overall with a time of 11:14. The Vikings compete this weekend at the Lutheran South Invitational. The meet starts at 8:00 and is held at Burke Crenshaw Park. Come support your High School runners!

The Middle School cross country team competed in the same meet on Saturday, immediately following the high school team. The Vikings ran well in their season debut. The boys had two individual medalists. 8th grader, Victor R-V came in 4th place and 7th grader, Tristan A, came in 6th. The boys finished 3rd overall as a team out of 13 teams that competed. The girls team also had a pair of medalists. 8th grader, Olivia G, came in in 6th place and fellow 8th grader, Doris M, came in 7th place. Coach Petito and Coach Dyer were happy with the effort from each runner and excited for the result despite a limited practice schedule thus far. The Vikings next meet is scheduled on Saturday, September 19th, at the 2nd Baptist West Campus location. Come support your Middle School runners!