News : Viking football games are community events, too

Cheerleaders perform during last week's home game.

Cheerleader Kyra Blix has volunteered to be the 'Viking' mascot at VS home games.

This year's cheerleading corps is one of the largest in recent VS football history.

Veterans serve in the color guard for the National Anthem before the game.

Announces Larry Druschel and Dave Vermedahl prepare their equipment.

The Vinton Lions sell funnel cakes and sno-cones at each Friday game.

Specators support VS athletics by buying sandwiches and snacks at the concession stand.

Funnel cakes and marching bands are just two of the attractions (besides football) that bring hundreds of people to high school athletic fields each Friday night.

Vinton is no exception. The Lions Club trailer can be seen at each home game. The VSHS marching band also performs each week, refining its routine for its competition while entertaining the audience at halftime.

Mascots, cheerleaders and others join the fun.

If you missed the first Viking home game, you have four more opportunites, starting next Friday, Sept. 16. Other home games are Sept. 30 (Homecoming vs. Anamosa), Oct. 7 and Oct. 21.