The AHSTW Vikings play host to the IKM-Manning Wolves on the gridiron Friday night at 7:00pm in Avoca.  Both teams come in with hopes of competing for the Class 1A District 1 crown and a win in this game would go a long way to helping that cause.

Both teams come into the game with just one loss on the season and that was to the Audubon Wheelers for both teams.  The Vikings fell in an opening week contest at Audubon 26-21, while the Wolves lost to the Wheelers at home in week two 31-13.

AHSTW Head Coach Davis Pattee feels like his team has improved since that week one game and values the tough competition that game brought.  The Vikings had eight different players score a touchdown in their week 4 win over OA-BCIG and coach Pattee hopes they can continue to use that balance against the toughness of IKM-Manning.

IKM-Manning Head Coach Tom Casey said it’s a challenge to simulate the Vikings offense during practice but he’s teaching his team to play assignment defense.  Casey has been pleased with the play of both his experienced players like Quarterback Kyle Wagner and also players stepping into new roles.

We’ll bring you coverage of the match-up here on KJAN tonight with Pregame at 6:30pm and Kickoff at 7:00pm.  Join Chris Parks and Seth Christensen for the broadcast on AM1220, FM101.1, online at kjan.com, on the KJAN mobile app, or watch the game on KJANTV online.  Our football night starts with our High School Pick ‘Em show Who’s Gonna Win? at 6:00pm.