• Article Photo. The VS football players and coaches shared their Thursday meal this week at Blessed Hope Church.
    The VS football players and coaches shared their Thursday meal this week at Blessed Hope Church.
  • Article Photo. Players enjoyed marinated pork loin and all the trimmings, cooked by Kris Hallberg.
    Players enjoyed marinated pork loin and all the trimmings, cooked by Kris Hallberg.
  • Article Photo. The team eats together each Thursday evening during the football season.
    The team eats together each Thursday evening during the football season.
  • Article Photo. All coaches and players gather for the team meal each Thursday.
    All coaches and players gather for the team meal each Thursday.
  • Article Photo. V-S football players continue the Thursday team dinner tradition this year.
    V-S football players continue the Thursday team dinner tradition this year.

One of the team-building experiences for both the players, and families, of the Vinton-Shellsburg football program is the Thursday evening meal. 

Football parents take turns preparing and serving the meal, which often takes place at the school or other area meeting places. On Thursday evening, the Walston, Hallbergs and McAtee parents helped with the meal, which  was served in the fellowship area of Blessed Hope Church. 

The parents also prepare sack lunches for the players when they travel to other cities for away games. This week's game takes place in Anamosa.