Nov. 4, 2009


Finding a hole

Trevor Bertsch carries the ball Tuesday evening, Oct. 27, during the game between the Menno Wolves and Viborg Vikings in the first round of the South Dakota State B High School Football Playoffs in Viborg. The Vikings came out on top of the high-scoring affair 42-24, but were defeated in the second round by Dell Rapids St. Mary's by a score of 46-41.
PHOTO BY ERIK KAUFMAN




Trevor Bertsch powers his way down field during the Menno Wolves' game against the Viborg Vikings Tuesday evening, Oct. 27.

Players glance at quarterback Macon Oplinger and wait for the snap during the Wolves' first-round playoff game against Viborg.

Members of the Menno High School football team take a breather while trailing to the Viborg Vikings last week Tuesday, Oct. 27.

Macon Oplinger launches a pass during the Wolves' 42-24 loss the Viborg Vikings in the first round of the South Dakota State B Football Playoffs.

Members of the Wolves' football team bring down Cory Jacobsen last week Tuesday. Jacobsen was a thorn in Menno's side, scoring three touchdowns.

Macon Oplinger powered the Menno offense. He scored on Menno's first possession of the ballgame, running a kickoff return 79 yards for a touchdown.

Kory Henrichs moves in for the tackle against the Viborg Vikings last week Tuesday, Oct. 27.

Ben Fischer, left, helps Macon Oplinger celebrate his kickoff return touchdown in the first quarter against the Viborg Vikings Tuesday evening, Oct. 27.

A mass of Menno and Viborg players clash on the field in what turned out to be a display of two-high powered offenses.
PHOTOS BY ERIK KAUFMAN