DOWNS, Illinois (WMBD) – The Vikings of Tri-Valley had one of the most successful seasons in Central Illinois last year when they made it all the way to the 2A state semis.
They are a small school program with a history of success. Tri-Valley has reached the playoffs in 12 of the past 13 years.
With more than half their starters returning, a loss so close to the state championship is something they haven’t forgotten.
“It was a big thing. I mean I put it in my bulletin board in the basement as I I was working out. It’s just a good message of where we could’ve been, what we could’ve done in the offseason. That’s what we worked for so hopefully that works out for us.”
Blake Regenold, Tri-Valley Running Back
“It was in the back of my head every time I went to the weight room, every time I went out to the field. You know I was always thinking about it and we’re all just really motived to get back there.”
Grant Fetima, Tri-Valley Wide Receiver
The Vikings open up their season against Arthur-Lovington.