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Trojans Sink Vikings on Homecoming
The Telfair County Trojans spoiled homecoming for the Treutlen Vikings Friday night at Bobby Driggers Stadium, downing the home team 40 – 14. At halftime, Messiah Wise was crowned homecoming queen while Kylan Page was named homecoming king.
Telfair struck first on the opening play of their first drive when quarterback Jabari Zanders sprinted 51 yards for the Trojan touchdown. The two-point conversion run by Bradyn Cook was successful and Telfair County led 8 – 0 with 7:33 remaining in the first quarter.
The Vikings answered on their next possession when quarterback Jordan Coney hit Kylan Page on a 59-yard touchdown pass with 5:30 remaining in the first quarter. The PAT by Leo Brinson was good and the Vikings had cut the lead to 8 – 7 by the Trojans.
The Vikings took the lead early in the second quarter when quarterback Kylan Page sprinted up the middle untouched for a 52-yard touchdown. The Brinson PAT split the uprights and the Vikings led 14 – 8.
Telfair County tied the game with just 22 seconds remaining before the half when Cook ran it in from 6 yards out. The 2-point conversion attempt was no good and the game was tied 14 – 14 with the second half to go.
The second half belonged to the Trojans as they scored another touchdown in the third quarter on a 1-yard run by Bradyn Cook, and three more touchdowns in the fourth quarter, two by Cook and one by Keylan Facison to make the final 40 – 14.
The Vikings will host rival Wheeler County for senior night on Friday at Bobby Driggers stadium with a playoff spot going to the winner. Catch all the action with Jeff Raiford and Nathan Lamb on Sweet Onion Country 101.7 FM and online at www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com
Alumni Tailgate Planned for Homecoming this Friday, November 1st
There will be a homecoming tailgate party prior to this weeks game vs Telfair County on the old baseball field next to Bobby Driggers Stadium. All former Viking alumni as well as their families are invited. You are welcome to bring your grills, food, etc. and enjoy great food, fun, football, and fellowship prior to the game. There will be live music and inflatables for the kids as well. Come join in the fun and Go Vikings! Please share this info throughout your social media outlets.
Red Devils Sink Vikings
The Treutlen Vikings took to the road for their third game in 11 days on Friday night to Hawkinsville and fell to the Red Devils 27 – 13 at Bobby Gentry Stadium. The loss snapped a two game road win streak for the Vikings.
On the Vikings first possession, a Red Devil defender punched the ball out of the Viking quarterback’s hands, giving Hawkinsville a short field to start the game. Hawkinsville took advantage, scoring on a Zenard Smith 4-yard run with 9:21 remaining in the first quarter. The Mason Coley PAT was good and the Red Devils led 7 – 0.
The Vikings answered the score on a 12-yard run by quarterback Kylan Page with just 26 seconds remaining in the first quarter but the PAT sailed wide left and the Vikings trailed 7 – 6 going into the second quarter.
Hawkinsville added to their lead with 8:34 left before the half on a Martin McDonald 2-yard run. The two-point conversion attempt was stopped by the Viking defense and Hawkinsville led 13 – 6 going into halftime.
The Red Devils pulled away in the third quarter with two touchdowns on the ground, a 3-yard run by Zenard Smith and a 2-yard run by Naheem Blair. Both PAT attempts were successful by Mason Coley and Hawkinsville led 27 – 6.
Treutlen added another score with 11:44 remaining in the fourth quarter when a bad snap on a punt was recovered by Viking defensive lineman Tyrone Jones and returned for a touchdown. The Leo Brinson PAT was good and the lead was cut to 27 – 13. The Vikings could get no closer and fell to the Red Devils.
Treutlen will be back at Bobby Driggers Stadium this Friday to face the Trojans of Telfair County for homecoming. It will also be alumni night with all former Viking football players invited to attend pre-game festivities and to be recognized prior to kickoff. If you can’t make the trip, catch all the action on 101.7 FM Sweet Onion Country and online at www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com with Jeff Raiford and Nathan Lamb.
Vikings Win For Second Time In A Week
The Treutlen Vikings traveled to Vienna, GA on Saturday and knocked off the Bobcats of Dooly County for the first time in the history of their series 36 – 12. The win was the second victory of the week for the Vikings and their second region win on the season.
Treutlen struck first when quarterback Kylan Page hit senior Jordan Coney on a 36-yard touchdown pass with 8:39 to go in the first quarter. The two-point conversion attempt was no good and the Vikings led 6 – 0.
Dooly County answered on their next possession when quarterback Jayvion Sanders hit Tyquan Glover on a 35-yard touchdown pass with 5:02 remaining in the first quarter. The two-point conversion attempt was unsuccessful and the game was tied 6 – 6.
The Vikings were able to take the lead just before the half when quarterback Kylan Page ran it in from 3 yards with just 17 seconds before halftime. The two-point conversion run by Peanut Tobler was good and the Vikings led 14 – 6 at the half.
The third quarter belonged to the Vikings as they scored three times, all on the ground. Peanut Tobler broke loose for a 25-yard touchdown run, and senior running back Rod Fuller added two touchdown runs of 2 and 8 yards. Kicker Leo Brinson converted on 2 of the 3 PAT’s to give the Vikings a 34 – 6 lead going in to the final quarter.
The Bobcats added another touchdown on an 88-yard pass from quarterback Christopher Epps to Tyquan Glover on the first play of the fourth quarter to cut the lead to 34 – 12. The Viking defense added two more points on a safety with 6:37 remaining in the contest for the 36 – 12 victory.
The Vikings will travel to Hawkinsville this Friday night to face the Red Devils at Bobby Gentry stadium with kickoff set for 7:30. You can catch all the action with Jeff Raiford and Nathan Lamb on Sweet Onion Country 101.7 FM and online at www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com.
Vikings Knock Off Rival Eagles
The Treutlen Vikings defeated the Montgomery County Eagles on Tuesday night at Brogdon Field in Mount Vernon, GA by a score of 32 – 24. The game was originally scheduled for Friday, October 11th at Bobby Driggers Stadium in Soperton, but the date and venue were changed due to damage from hurricane Helene to the Treutlen stadium. With the victory, the Vikings picked up their first region win of the season.
Treutlen took the lead early when senior running back Rod Fuller ran untouched 34 yards to paydirt with 10:38 remaining in the first quarter. A two-point conversion run by quarterback Kylan Page was successful and the Vikings led 8 – 0.
The Eagles answered on their next possession when quarterback Jay Harris ran it in from 2 yards out. The two-point conversion run by Jamun Coglin was successful and the game was tied 8 – 8 with 4:37 remaining in the first quarter.
On their next possession, Treutlen took the lead again on another run by running back Rod Fuller, this one 27 yards with 2:13 remaining in the first quarter. The PAT was no good and Treutlen led 14 – 8.
The Viking defense got in on the scoring when defensive back Jordan Coney intercepted an Eagle pass and returned it 85 yards for the score with 23 seconds left before the end of the first quarter. It was Coney’s first of three interceptions on the night. The two-point attempt was no good and Treutlen led 20 – 8.
Montgomery County cut into the Treutlen lead with 2:20 remaining in the second quarter when Harris hit Jaquez Kelly on a 43-yard touchdown pass. The two-point conversion run was successful, and the Viking lead was just four points, 20 – 16.
On Treutlen’s next possession, quarterback Kylan Page hit Jordan Coney on a post pattern for 23 yards and another Viking touchdown with just 19 seconds remaining before the half. The two-point conversion attempt was not successful, and the Vikings carried a 26 – 16 lead into halftime.
The Vikings extended their lead with 1:28 left in the third quarter when running back Peanut Tobler ran 5 yards up the middle to paydirt. The PAT was short, and Treutlen held a 32 – 16 advantage heading into the final quarter.
Montgomery County would not go down without a fight, scoring with 4:40 left in the game on a 9-yard touchdown pass from Harris to Joydn Patternson. The two-point conversion run by Coglin was successful and the lead was cut to 32 – 24.
The Eagle defense held the Vikings to get the ball back one last time to try and tie the game, but the Viking defense held, sacking Eagle quarterback Jay Harris on the last play of the game to secure the victory.
The Vikings will play again this Saturday, October 19th in Vienna against the Dooly County Bobcats with kickoff set for 1:00 PM. Catch all the action on Sweet Onion Country 101.7 FM and online at www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com with Jeff Raiford and Nathan Lamb.
Vikings Drop First Region Game To Patriots
The Treutlen Vikings traveled to Rochelle Friday night for their first region contest of the season and fell to the Patriots of Wilcox County 36 – 7.
The Vikings got on the scoreboard first when running back Rod Fuller broke loose for 34-yards to give the Vikings their only lead of the night with 3:03 remaining in the first quarter. The PAT was good by Leo Brinson and Treutlen led 7 – 0.
Wilcox County answered on the last play of the first quarter when Patriot qb Johnny Nutt hit Deacon McDuffie on an 18-yard touchdown pass. The two-point conversion run by Nutt was good and Wilcox County led 8 – 7.
After the Vikings fumbled on their next possession, Wilcox County struck quickly when Nutt found McDuffie once again on an 18-yard touchdown pass. The PAT by Nutt successful and the Patriots led 15 – 7. The Vikings attempted to tie the game just before halftime, but the clock ran out on them at the Patriot 6-yard line, giving the halftime advantage to the Patriots.
The Patriots extended their lead when Wilcox County running back Melvin McAdoo broke loose for an 83-yard touchdown run. The PAT was good, giving the Patriots a 22 – 7 lead with 2:10 left in the third quarter.
The Patriots added two more touchdowns in the fourth quarter on a 10-yard run by Tyler Tisdol and another touchdown pass from Nutt to McDuffie totaling 30 yards. Both PAT’s were successful giving the Patriots the 36 – 7 win.
The Vikings will be back at home on October 4th to face the Trojans of Telfair County with kickoff set for 7:30 PM. Be sure to catch all the action on Sweet Onion Country 101.7 FM and online at www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com with Jeff Raiford and Nathan Lamb.
Mistakes Cost Vikings In Wrightsville
The Treutlen Vikings traveled to Wrightsville to face the Johnson County Trojans Friday Night with mistakes proving costly on a wet night as they fell to the Trojans by a score of 21 – 6. It was the fifth consecutive loss to Johnson County in the series.
The Trojans took their first possession and drove 55 yards to paydirt when quarterback Nathan Turberville scored on a keeper around the left side to give the Trojans the early lead with 5:14 remaining in the first quarter. The PAT was good and the Trojans led 7 – 0.
Unable to move the ball on their first possession, the Vikings attempt to punt was thwarted when the snap flew over the head of punter Jake Brooks, giving the Trojans great field position at the Viking 12-yard line. Trojan QB Turberville scored a few plays later on another keeper around the left side, extending the Trojan lead with 2:43 left in the quarter. The two-point conversion run was successful, and Johnson County led 15 – 0.
The Viking defense began to stiffen, keeping the Trojans in check until a Viking turnover gave the Trojans great field position again. The Trojans intercepted a Viking pass, returning it inside the Viking 20-yard line. A facemask penalty on the Vikings during the tackle gave the Trojans even better field position, starting the drive near the Viking 10-yard line. Turberville called his own number once again, scoring on a 1-yard touchdown run with just 34 seconds left before the half. The PAT was no good and Johnson led at the half, 21 – 0.
While the Viking defense held the Johnson County offense in check for the rest of the night, the offense struggled to move the ball consistently. The best Viking drive of the night was in the third quarter as they drove inside the Trojan 10-yard line only to fumble the snap on a fourth and 1 attempt.
The Vikings did get on the scoreboard with 8:01 left in the game when quarterback Kylan Page connected with senior wide receiver Jordan Coney on a 72-yard touchdown pass that went through the hands of a Trojan defender allowing Coney to make an acrobatic catch and scamper to the endzone. The Viking PAT was blocked, and Treutlen fell to the Trojans, 21 – 6.
The Vikings, now 1-3 on the season, travel to Rochelle this Friday night for their first region game of the season against the Patriots of Wilcox County with kickoff set for 7:30. Catch all the action on 101.7 FM, Sweet Onion Country and online at www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com.
Viking Comeback Falls Short
The Treutlen Vikings hosted the Bacon County Red Raiders Friday night at Bobby Driggers Stadium and despite a second half rally, fell to the visitors 31 – 21. It was the first ever meeting between the two teams.
The Red Raiders started quickly, scoring on the first play from scrimmage, a 66-yard run by freshman running back Keyandric Dixon. The PAT was good, and Bacon County led 7 – 0. Bacon County scored again on their second possession of the night when senior running back DeAnthony Green ran it in from 7 yards out. The Isaiah Thomas PAT split the uprights once again and the Red Raiders led 14 – 0 with 3:58 remaining in the first quarter.
The Viking defense began to stiffen and held the Red Raiders out of the endzone for the rest of the first half, however the Bacon County defense was able to get a touchdown on a 30-yard interception return with 3:48 remaining before halftime.
The Viking offense was finally able to push across a touchdown with 1:53 left before halftime on a 46-yard touchdown pass from Kavion Peeples to Jordan Coney. The Leo Brinson PAT was successful, and the Vikings trailed at the half, 21 – 7.
Treutlen took the opening kickoff of the second half and drove 70 yards, capping the drive with a 17-yard touchdown run by quarterback Kylan Page. The PAT was no good and the Red Raider lead was now just 8 points, 21 – 13.
Bacon County answered 2 possessions later when Green ran it in again for 7 yards out to give the Red Raiders a 28 – 13 lead with 3:40 left in the third quarter. The Vikings answered just 21 seconds later when senior running back Rod Fuller broke through the line and outran Red Raider defenders 78 yards for the touchdown. The Viking 2-point conversion run by Kylan Page was successful, cutting the lead to 28 – 21 late in the third quarter.
Two turnovers in the fourth quarter by the Vikings squashed potential game-tying drives and the Red Raiders added a 39-yard field goal by Isaiah Thomas to give Bacon County the 31 – 21 victory.
Treutlen will next play in Wrightsville on September 13th against the Trojans of Johnson County with kickoff set for 7:30 pm. Catch all the action with Jeff Raiford and Nathan Lamb on Sweet Onion Country 101.7 FM and online at www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com.
Treutlen vs Bacon County Game Moved Up
The kickoff for the Treutlen vs Bacon County football game has been moved up to Thursday, August 29th at Bobby Driggers Stadium with kickoff set for 7:30PM.
Treutlen Falls on the Road to the Warriors
For the first time in 19 years, the Treutlen Vikings traveled to Irwinton, GA to face Wilkinson County and fell to the Warriors 29 – 7 on Friday night. The Warriors now hold a 6-5-2 advantage in the series.
The Warriors took control of the contest early, scoring on their first two drives of the first quarter. The first was a 17-yard run by sophomore quarterback Quinterrion Sanford with 9:57 left in the first quarter. The two-point conversion run by Terrell Blount was good giving the Warriors a lead they would not relinquish. Their second score came on the Warriors second possession when Blount ran it in from 9 yards out. A two-point conversion pass from Sanford to Jatavius Hill was successful and the Warriors held a 16 – 0 lead with 4:26 remaining in the first quarter.
The Viking defense stiffened in the second quarter, holding the high powered Warrior offense out of the endzone however the Viking offense could not get onto the scoreboard. The Vikings trailed at the half 16-0.
In the third quarter, the Viking offense began to move the ball more consistently but were still unable to find paydirt. Wilkinson County extended their lead with 3:01 remaining in the third quarter when Sanford connected with Jatavius Hill on a 5-yard touchdown pass. The PAT was no good and the Warriors led 22-0 heading into the final quarter.
Junior running back Terrelle Blount found the endzone for the second time on the night, another 9 yard scamper for the score with 9:38 left in the contest. The PAT was good and the Warriors led 29-0.
The Vikings were finally able to remove the goose egg from the scoreboard when senior running back Rod Fuller broke loose for a 37-yard touchdown run with 5:06 remaining in the game. The PAT was good by kicker Leo Brinson making the final score 29-7 in favor of the Warriors.
The Vikings return home this week to face the Bacon County Red Raiders for the first time ever on Thursday night at 7:30 at Bobby Driggers Stadium in Soperton. Catch all the action with Jeff Raiford and Nathan Lamb on Sweet Onion Country 101.7 FM and online at www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com
Vikings Down Cobras in Season Opener
The Treutlen Vikings kicked off the 2024 season with a home victory over the Twiggs County Cobras at Bobby Driggers Stadium in Soperton by a score of 40 – 0. It’s the Vikings third win in a row going back to last season and the first victory for new head coach Alan Shurling at the helm of the Viking ship.
The Treutlen defense set the tone for the night early in the contest forcing a three and out on the Cobras’ first possession of the game. Then on their first play from scrimmage at the 50-yard line, Viking senior quarterback hit senior receiver Jordan Coney on a touchdown pass down the left sideline to give the home team the lead after just one play from scrimmage. The PAT was good by kicker Leo Brinson and the Vikings led 7 – 0 with 9:56 remaining in the first quarter.
On the Cobras’ next possession, the ball was stripped from Twiggs County quarterback Brandon Davis flying straight into the hands of Viking Zan Stokes who returned the gift 65 yards to paydirt. The Brinson PAT split the uprights and Treutlen led 14 – 0 with 8:49 left in the first quarter.
The Viking defense was opportunistic again when the ensuing Twiggs County drive was halted at the Viking 10 yard-line as Za’Kian Tobler scooped up a Cobra fumble and scampered 90 yards for a touchdown. Once again, the Brinson PAT was good, and Treutlen led 21 – 0 with 6:12 left in the first quarter after running only one offensive play.
The Viking offense added another touchdown with 2:54 left in the first quarter, when Za’Kian Tobler powered his way in from six yards out. The PAT was blocked, and Treutlen led 27 – 0. Treutlen carried this lead into halftime as the second quarter had no scoring from either team.
The Treutlen ground game took over in the second half, pounding out first downs and keeping the ball away from Twiggs County. With 1:45 left in the third quarter, senior running back Rod Fuller got in on the scoring, running untouched 35 yards for a touchdown. The Brinson PAT was good and Treutlen extended their lead to 34 – 0. Fuller tacked on another touchdown run with 1:20 remaining in the contest to give Treutlen a 40 – 0 victory.
Treutlen will travel to Irwinton Friday night for the first time since 2005 as they will face the Wilkinson County Warriors in a non-region contest. The Vikings will be in search of their 4th win in a row, something that hasn’t been done by the Vikings since the 2009 season. Kickoff is set for 7:30 and can be heard on 101.7 FM and online at www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com with Jeff Raiford and Nathan Lamb.
Vikings Prepare for 2024 Season
The 2024 edition of the Treutlen Vikings are hard at work preparing for the upcoming season under the leadership of new head coach Alan Shurling. The Vikings will open the regular season on August 16th at Bobby Driggers Stadium against the Twiggs County Cobras. Treutlen will have a scrimmage game before the season begins on Friday, August 9th on the road against Hancock Central. Below is the complete 2024 schedule. Go Vikings!
August 9th Hancock Central Away 7:30pm
August 16th Twiggs County Home 7:30pm
August 23rd Wilkinson County Away 7:30pm
August 29th Bacon County Home 7:30pm
September 13th Johnson County Away 7:30pm
September 20th Wilcox County Away 7:30pm
October 4th Telfair County Home 7:30pm
October 11th Montgomery County Home 7:30pm*
October 18th Dooly County Away 7:30pm
October 25th Hawkinsville Away 7:30pm
November 1st Wheeler County Home 7:30pm**
*Homecoming
**Senior Night
Vikings Take Down #10 Telfair County
The Treutlen Vikings closed out their 2023 season on the road in McRae where they defeated the #10 ranked Telfair County Trojans by a score of 20-12. It was the first win for the Vikings against a top ten team since 1981 and the first victory over the Trojans in McRae since 2001.
Telfair County struck first on their opening drive when Rodriquez Clay ran it in from 10 yards out, just 1:08 into the contest. The PAT attempt was no good and the Trojans led 6-0 early in the contest.
The Vikings answered on their first drive of the game when running back Rod Fuller ran it in from a yard out with 2:15 remaining in the first quarter. The two-point conversion attempt came up short and the game was tied at 6 points each.
Treutlen grabbed the lead with just 1:39 left before halftime when quarterback Cooper Brantley threw a perfect over the shoulder pass to receiver Jordan Coney for a 36-yard touchdown. The two-point conversion by Angelo Peeples was unsuccessful and the Vikings held the lead at halftime, 12-6.
Treutlen extended their lead on their first possession after halftime when Brantley found Demicah Williams wide open on a seam route and connected on a 62-yard scoring pass just 1:05 into the third quarter. The two-point conversion run by Rod Fuller was good and the Vikings led 20-6.
Telfair County cut into the Viking lead with 5:00 left in the game when Quez Davis caught an Antonio Scott pass, bounced off a Viking defender, and ran 35 yards for the score. The two-point conversion attempt by the Trojans was stuffed by the Viking defense. The Viking offense then took control on the ground and ran out the clock on the Trojans, giving the Vikings the victory.
The Vikings ended the season with back-to-back wins over Wheeler and Telfair counties, sending their 10 seniors out on a winning note. The Vikings finish the season with a 3-7 record, their best since 2019.
Vikings Win The River Rumble
The Treutlen Vikings welcomed longtime rivals, the Wheeler County Bulldogs to Bobby Driggers Stadium Friday night for senior night and knocked off their foes from across the Oconee River 8-7 in a hard-nosed defensive battle. The win marked the first time since 2015 that the Vikings defeated their two biggest rivals, Montgomery and Wheeler counties in the same season.
The Vikings got on the scoreboard first with 8:58 remaining in the first quarter when freshman running back Peyton Miller ran it in from 15 yards out for Treutlen’s only touchdown of the night. The two-point conversion run by Angelo Peeples was successful and proved to be the difference in the victory.
Wheeler County answered the touchdown with one of their own with just 7 seconds left in the first quarter when senior quarterback Rhett Rogers threw a perfect pass to Jeremiah Kincy for a 31-yard touchdown. The Bulldogs lined up for a potential tying two-point conversion attempt, but a penalty pushed the Bulldogs back 5 yards. Facing the longer conversion attempt, Wheeler County settled for the PAT kick that was successful by Bulldog Kicker Juan Juarez, cutting the lead to 8-7. As it turned out, that was the difference in the contest.
Both offenses moved the ball sporadically between the 20 yard lines throughout the remaining three quarters but could not scratch across another touchdown. Wheeler County had another chance to take the lead in the second half, but a 33-yard field goal attempt by Juarez had plenty of distance but sailed just wide right.
The Vikings improve to 2-7 on the season and pick up their first region victory since defeating Telfair County in 2021. Ironically, the Vikings will close out their season against those same Trojans this Friday night on the road in McRae with kickoff set for 7:30. As always, you can catch all the action with Jeff Raiford and Nathan Lamb on Sweet Onion Country 101.7 FM and online at www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com.
Viking Comeback Falls Short
The Treutlen Vikings fell behind early to the visiting Hawkinsville Red Devils on Homecoming at Bobby Driggers Stadium Friday night before a fourth quarter rally fell short. The Vikings 30–16 loss drops them to 1–7 on the season.
After most of the first quarter was a back-and-forth defensive affair, Hawkinsville got on the scoreboard with just 30 seconds remaining in the quarter on a 3-yard run by Nelson Singletary. The 2-point conversion was unsuccessful, and the Red Devils led 6-0 heading into the second quarter.
The Red Devil ground game took control in the second quarter, adding 2 more running touchdowns on carries of 3 and 7 yards by Zenard Smith and Nieem Blair respectively. The point after attempts were both no good and Hawkinsville led 18-0 at the half.
The third quarter started much like the second quarter with the Red Devils scoring with 9:54 left in the quarter when Malek Brown scored on a 1-yard run. The PAT was no good and the Red Devils led 24-0. Hawkinsville added another touchdown on the ground in the fourth quarter when Dagan Mullis ran it in from a yard out with 4:42 left in the contest. The 2-point conversion was again unsuccessful and Hawkinsville led 30-0.
The Vikings would not go quietly and finally found the endzone on a Rod Fuller 4 yard run with 3:30 left in the game. A two-point conversion run by Fuller made the score 30-8. Treutlen would hit paydirt again just 1:16 seconds later when Jordan Coney took the snap from center and scampered 88 yards down the middle of the field for another touchdown. The two-point conversion run was successful again by Fuller and the lead was cut 30-16. The ensuing onside kick attempt was recovered by the Red Devils, where they ran out the clock, ending the Viking comeback.
The Vikings will be back at home this Friday night as they face the Wheeler County Bulldogs coached by former Viking head coach Britt Ingle. This will be senior night for the Vikings and their final home game of the season. Kickoff is set for 7:30 and as always, you can catch all the action with Jeff Raiford and Nathan Lamb on Sweet Onion Country 101.7 FM and online at www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com.
Bobcats Bite Vikings
The Treutlen Vikings traveled to Vienna to face the Dooly County Bobcats Friday night and came up short, falling to the home team, 26 – 12. The loss drops the Vikings to 1 – 6 on the season and 0 – 2 in region play.
The Viking defense forced a fumble on the Bobcats first possession and drove inside the 10-yard line but could not put any points on the board. Dooly County responded later in the first quarter on a 15-yard touchdown pass from QB Antwan Clayton to WR Kwylek Woodham with 1:09 left in the first quarter. Gustavo Jimenez split the uprights with the PAT and Dooly County led 7 – 0.
The Bobcats struck again with 6:32 remaining in the second quarter when Clayton hit De’Ante Burden on a 45-yard touchdown pass to extend the lead. The PAT attempt was blocked by the Vikings and the Bobcat lead was 13 – 0. Dooly County was not done in the first half as they scored on a 4-yard run by running back Jamario Westbrook with 1:38 left before halftime. The Jiminez PAT was good, and Dooly County led 20 – 0 at the half.
The Viking offense got on the scoreboard on their first possession of the second half when running back Rod Fuller carried it in from a yard out with 9:45 left in the third quarter. Freshman running back Peyton Miller had a nice 40-yard run to set up the score. The two-point conversion was unsuccessful, and the Vikings trailed 20 - 6.
The Bobcats found the endzone early in the fourth quarter when running back Tommy Lee carried it in from 9-yards out. The PAT attempt was again blocked by the Viking defense and the Bobcat lead was 26 – 6.
Treutlen cut into the lead with 6:24 left in the contest when QB Cooper Brantley hit WR Kylen Page on a 22-yard scoring strike. The PAT attempt was no good, making the final score 26 – 12 in favor of the Bobcats.
The Vikings have next Friday off before they welcome the Hawkinsville Red Devils to town on October 20th for homecoming. We need fans in the stands for this important region contest. If you can’t make it, as always it will be broadcast on Sweet Onion Country 101.7 FM and online at www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com with Jeff Raiford and Nathan Lamb with kickoff set for 7:30 PM.
Vikings Come Up Short in Shootout
The Treutlen Vikings came up just short in a back-and-forth contest versus the Wilcox County Patriots at Bobby Driggers Stadium Friday night, falling 39 – 36.
After Wilcox County recovered an onside kick to start the game, the Viking defense came up big when linebacker Jake Brooks picked off a Johnny Nutt pass to end the Patriot drive. On the next play, Viking running back Kolby McLendon found the right sideline and outran Patriot defenders for an 80-yard touchdown run. The two-point conversion run was successful, and the Vikings led 8 – 0 in the first quarter.
The potent Patriot offense drove deep into Viking territory on their next drive, but the Viking defense stiffened on four straight plays inside the five-yard line to end the threat. Lightning struck again for the Viking offense when running back DeMicah Williams broke loose for another 80-yard touchdown run. The two-point conversion was unsuccessful, and the Vikings led 14 – 0 late in the first quarter.
After another good defensive stand by the Treutlen defense, the Vikings struck again, this time through the air as quarterback Cooper Brantley found receiver Jordan Coney on a 35-yard post pattern for the touchdown. The PAT was good, and the Vikings led 20 – 0 in the second quarter.
The Wilcox County offense that had moved the ball consistently through the first half, finally got points on a 14-yard touchdown run by Patriot running back Dee Davis. The PAT by Nutt split the uprights and the lead was cut to 20 – 7 in favor of the Vikings. The Patriots added another touchdown with just 47 seconds before the half when quarterback Johnny Nutt ran it in from a yard out. This time the PAT was wide right, and the Vikings led 20 – 13 at the midway point.
The Patriots tied the game with 10:01 to go in the third quarter when running back Jacobia Bolder scampered 15 yards for the score. The Johnny Nutt PAT tied the contest at 20 points each.
The Vikings answered the score and retook the lead with 6:00 remaining in the third quarter when DeMicah Williams ran it in from 8 yards out to regain the lead. The PAT was no good, but a roughing the kicker penalty on the Patriots gave the Vikings another shot from half the distance to the goal line and ran it in for a 28 – 20 lead.
Wilcox County added a touchdown when Nutt found Florida State commit BJ Gibson on a 47-yard touchdown pass with 4:42 left in the third quarter. The PAT was good, and the Viking lead was just 1 point, 28 – 27. The Patriots added another score as time ran out in the third quarter on a 6 -yard run by Davis. The Viking defense stuffed the two-point conversion attempt but trailed now 33 – 28 heading to the fourth quarter.
The Patriots extended their lead with a 1-yard touchdown run by BJ Gibson from the wildcat formation with 7:19 left in the contest. The PAT was no good and Wilcox County led 39-28.
As they had done all night, the Vikings would not quit and scored on a 69-yard touchdown pass from Cooper Brantley to Jordan Coney with 1:43 left in the contest. The two-point conversion run was good, and the Vikings had cut the lead to just 3 points, 39 – 36. The ensuing onside kick was unsuccessful, and the Patriots ran out the clock to defeat the Vikings.
The Vikings are now 1 – 5 on the season 0 – 1 in region play as they head to Vienna to face the Dooly County Bobcats next Friday night in another region contest. Kickoff is set for 7:30 and you can catch all the exciting action on 101.7 FM, Sweet Onion Country and onlineat www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com with Jeff Raiford and Nathan Lamb.
The Streak Is Over; Vikings Take Down Eagles!
The Treutlen Vikings took down the Montgomery County Eagles on Thursday night at Bobby Driggers Stadium by a score of 38 – 7, ending a 19-game losing streak. The win also ended a 7-game win streak by the Eagles in the series.
The Vikings got on the board first when senior running back Angelo Peeples ran it in from 4 yards out with 2:56 left in the first quarter. The two-point conversion run by quarterback Cooper Brantley was successful and Treutlen led 8 – 0.
The Eagles answered with an 82 yard run by Jamun Coglin with 8:47 remaining in the second quarter. The PAT by Mario Ortega was good and the Eagles had cut the lead to 8 – 7.
The rest of the night would belong to the Vikings as Angelo Peeples scored his second touchdown on another 4-yard run with 2:45 left in the second quarter. Peeples ran in the two-point conversion as well and Treutlen led 16 – 7.
The Viking defense held the Eagles and forced them to punt on their next possession and took advantage on another touchdown with just 26 seconds before halftime when Cooper Brantley found receiver Jordan Coney on a 53-yard pass. The two-point conversion run by Rod Fuller was successful and Treutlen led 24 – 7.
The Vikings added two more touchdowns in the second half on a 1-yard run by Angelo Peeples in the third quarter and a 20-yard run by Peyton Miller in the fourth quarter. Both two-point conversions were successful and the Vikings got the 38 – 7 victory.
Treutlen moves to 1 – 4 on the season and will open region play next Friday night at Bobby Driggers Stadium in Soperton against the Wilcox County Patriots with kickoff set for 7:30PM. Catch all the action with Jeff Raiford and Nathan Lamb on Sweet Onion Country 101.7 FM or online at www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com
Treutlen vs Montgomery Game Changed
The Treutlen Viking game versus Montgomery County has been moved up to Thursday, September 21st at 7:30PM due to shortage of officials. Please spread the word and make plans to fill up Bobby Driggers Stadium for this rivalry game!
Bulldogs Take Down Vikings
The Treutlen Vikings traveled to The Pit in Lyons for the first time since 1995 and fell to the Class AA Bulldogs of Toombs County 37 – 0. With the loss, the Vikings fall to 0 – 4 on the season.
Toombs County got on the scoreboard with 5:59 remaining in the first quarter when QB TJ Stanley found Hunter Barwick on a 6 yard touchdown pass. Kicker Braylen Dietrich split the uprights with the PAT and the Bulldogs led 7 – 0.
The Vikings moved the ball on the ground on their next possession but didn’t make it into the endzone for points.
Stanley struck again for the Bulldogs when he hit Lagonza Heyward on a 17 yard TD pass with 8:54 left in the second quarter to extend the lead. The Deitrich PAT was good and Toombs County led 14 – 0. Just four minutes later on the Bulldogs next possession, Stanley added another touchdown, this time running it in from 5 yards out. The Deitrich PAT was good and the Bulldogs led 21 – 0 with 4:59 left before halftime.
The Bulldogs added another touchdown with 1:30 before halftime when Stanley hit Keshon Deloach on a 27 yard pass for the score. The Deitrich PAT hit the left upright and was no good, and the Bulldogs led 27 – 0 at the half.
Toombs County added another touchdown on a 15 yard run by Dabvn Wadley with 3:39 left in the third quarter, then ended the scoring with a 18 yard field goal by Deitrich, giving the Bulldogs the 37 – 0 victory. Toombs moved to 4 – 0 on the season.
The Vikings return home to Bobby Driggers Stadium next Friday night as they host rivals, the Montgomery County Eagles. Kickoff is set for 7:30. Catch all the action with Jeff Raiford and Nathan Lamb on 101.7FM Sweet Onion Country and online at www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com.
Vikings Fall to 0 - 3
The Treutlen Vikings traveled to Ludowici, GA for the first time since 2004 and fell to the Class AAA Long County Blue Tide 38 – 0 on Friday night. With the loss, the Vikings fell to 0 – 3 on the season.
Long County got on the scoreboard with 8:11 remaining in the first quarter on a 14-yard run by running back Courtney Charles. QB Jashaun Manghane ran in the two-point conversion and the Blue Tide led 8 – 0. The home team added to their lead with a 49-yard touchdown run on their next possession by running back Steven Wyatt. Ahmari Douglas ran in the two-point conversion to extend the lead to 16 – 0.
The Viking defense held the Blue Tide at bay for most of the second quarter while the Treutlen offense began to move the ball both on the ground and through the air but was unable to get points on the board.
Trailing 16 – 0 with halftime approaching, Long County scored on a 25-yard pass from Manghane to Christopher Hatfield. The two-point conversion was successful, and the Blue Tide led 24 – 0 with 1:53 left before the break. With the Vikings trying to get into halftime without further damage, disaster struck, and a Viking fumble was returned 25 yards for a touchdown. The two-point conversion was successful again and Long County led 32 – 0 at the half.
Long County added another score with 1:42 remaining in the third quarter on a two-yard run by Ahmari Douglas. The two-point conversion was no good the Long County was victorious 38 – 0.
The Vikings have a much-needed week off before continuing their tough early season schedule by traveling to The Pit in Lyons to face the Class AA Toombs County Bulldogs on September 15th. Kickoff is set for 8:00 PM. If you can’t make the trip, you can catch all the action with Jeff Raiford and Nathan Lamb on Sweet Onion Country 101.7 FM and online at www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com
Redskins Too Much For Vikings
The Bryan County Redskins invaded Bobby Driggers Stadium in Soperton Friday night and left with a 51 – 0 victory over the Treutlen Vikings and ran their record to 2 – 0 on the season while the Vikings fell to 0 – 2.
Just like the previous week, disaster struck for the Vikings on their first possession when they turned the ball over on a fumble on just their third play of the game giving a short field to the senior laden Redskins. Bryan County scored on the very first play from scrimmage, a 16-yard touchdown pass from Sean Kelly Hill to Tanner Ennis. The Cooper Ennis PAT split the uprights and the Redskins led 7 – 0 just 1:08 into the contest.
The Viking offense moved the ball sporadically throughout the first quarter, moving into Redskin territory but couldn’t get points on the board. The Viking defense came up with two nice stops to keep the Redskins at bay for the rest of the quarter.
In the second quarter, the Redskins offensive line began to take control and Bryan County scored three times, twice on runs of 1 and 25 yards by big fullback Austin Clemson, along with a 5-yard run by running back Jacari Carney. Bryan County led 26 – 0 at the half.
After halftime, the Bryan County offense picked up right where they left off, continuing to pound the running game at the Viking defense. Senior fullback Clemson ran in his third touchdown of the night from 5 yards out with 6:02 left in the third quarter. The Cooper Ennis PAT was good, giving the Redskins a 33 – 0 lead. Bryan County added three more touchdown runs in the final quarter to pull away for a 51 – 0 victory.
Treutlen will take to the road again next Friday to Ludowici to face the Class AAA Long County Blue Tide. Kickoff is set for 7:30 and you can catch all the action on Sweet Onion Country 101.7 FM and online at www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com
Vikings Drop Road Opener to Jenkins County
The Treutlen Vikings kicked off their 2023 season on the road in Millen against a very talented Jenkins County War Eagle team, by a score of 41 – 13. It was the first game with new Head Coach Pat Collins at the helm of the Viking ship.
Jenkins County got on the board first by taking the opening kickoff back to the Viking 35 yard line for excellent starting field position, then scored just two minutes later on a 15 yard touchdown run by ZZ Wilson. A bad snap on the point after attempt was taken into the endzone by holder Tyrone Martin giving the War Eagles an early 8 – 0 lead early in the first quarter.
Treutlen fumbled on their very first play from scrimmage, giving the War Eagles a short field at the Viking 24-yard line. The Eagles didn’t waste any time, scoring on their first play on another run by Wilson, this time for 24 yards. The PAT was no good and Jenkins County led 14 – 0 just three minutes into the contest.
Jenkins County added another touchdown with 4:05 left in the first quarter when QB Tyrone Martin ran it in from 15 yards out, giving Jenkins County a 20 – 0 lead heading into the second quarter.
The War Eagle offense continued their ground assault adding two more touchdowns in the second quarter with a three-yard run by fullback Rob’Travious Coney and a five-yard run by running back Christian Wilson, extending the lead to 34 – 0 at the half.
The home team added another touchdown in the third quarter with 7:48 remaining on a five-yard run by Coney to extend the lead. The Alex Morales PAT split the uprights and Jenkins County lead 41 – 0.
The Vikings were able to get things moving in the fourth quarter with touchdown runs of 15 yards by running back Rod Fuller and a 61 yard scamper by running back Markell Hamilton. Kicker Cooper Brantley as 1 for 2 on PAT’s making the final score 41 – 13 in favor of the War Eagles.
The Vikings will be back at the friendly confines of Bobby Driggers Stadium this Friday night as they welcome back former Viking assistant coach Cherard Freeman and his Bryan County Redskins. Kickoff is set for 7:30 and can be heard on Sweet Onion Country 101.7 FM and online at www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com with Jeff Raiford and Nathan Lamb.
Vikings Travel To Dublin To Face Irish In Scrimmage
For the second year in a row, the Treutlen Vikings will travel to the Shamrock Bowl in Dublin to face the Irish in a pre-season scrimmage, Friday, August 4th. Kickoff is set for 7:30.
The Treutlen Vikings have been hard at work this summer preparing for the 2023 football season. During the summer practice sessions the Vikings have concentrated on three objectives: 1) Continue to improve on the strength and conditioning gains made in the winter; 2) Install the new offensive, defensive and special team schemes; 3) Identify players who have a “winning” spirit.
Additionally, our players competed at the Dublin High School padded camp on June 28th and will compete at a padded camp against Glasscock County, Georgia Military College, and Jefferson County on July 20th.
Head Coach Pat Collins shared “that numbers have been positive and attitudes have been good. The players have been receptive to a different way of conducting business regarding practice routine, schemes and expectations.” Coach Collins continued stating that “to this point he is pleased with the effort of the players and the effort of the coaching staff.”
On August 18th, Treutlen will open on the road against the 2022 Region 3A-Division 2 runner-up Jenkins County Eagles. Jenkins County was 7-4 last season.
2023 Schedule Released
Treutlen Viking 2023 Varsity Football Schedule
DATE OPPONENT TIME HOME/AWAY
August 4 Dublin (Scrimmage) 7:30PM Away
August 18 Jenkins County 7:30 PM Away
August 25 Bryan County 7:30 PM Home
September 1 Long County 7:30 PM Away
September 8 OPEN
September 15 Toombs County 8:00 PM Away
September 22 Montgomery County 7:30 PM Home
September 29 *Wilcox County 7:30 PM Home (Youth Night)
October 6 *Dooly County 7:30 PM Away
October 13 OPEN
October 20 *Hawkinsville 7:30 PM Home (Homecoming)
October 27 *Wheeler County 7:30PM Home (Senior Night)
November 3 *Telfair County 7:30 PM Away
* Region Games
Treutlen Viking 2023 JV Football Schedule
DATE OPPONENT TIME HOME/AWAY
August 24 Montgomery County 5:30 PM Away
August 31 OPEN
September 7 Wheeler County 5:30 PM Home
September 14 Wilcox County 5:30 PM Home
September 21 GMC Home
September 28 Montgomery County 5:30 PM Home
October 5 Wheeler County 5:30 PM Away
October 12 Telfair County 5:30 PM Home
Treutlen Names New Head Coach to Lead the Viking Ship!
The following press release was issued by Treutlen County Schools.
Treutlen Middle High School has named William P. Collins as the new Head Football Coach for the Vikings.
The school system is extremely grateful for the time and work the search committee put into the process of selecting the best candidate for Treutlen County to help grow our football program. The selection committee was comprised of three community members and three school system staff. The committee unanimously nominated Coach Collins for the Head Football position in Treutlen County.
At the regular Board of Education meeting last evening, Coach Collins was approved by the Board. Coach Collins is coming from South Effingham High School. Collins grew up in Lyons, Georgia and graduated from Georgia Southern College in 1990. Collins earned his first head coaching job in 1995 at Southeast Bulloch. He has served as a head coach at Southeast Bulloch, Claxton, Portal, Screven County and a private school. Collins comes highly recommended in the classroom and on the field and he is ready to be a Viking!
Bobcats Spoil Homecoming
The Dooly County Bobcats invaded Bobby Driggers Stadium Thursday night and spoiled the Treutlen Viking homecoming festivities by knocking off the Vikings 56-0. The Vikings remain winless on the season. At halftime, Kirsten Miller was crowned Homecoming Queen and Cody Phillips was crowned Homecoming King.
The Bobcats opening drive ended in an interception at the Treutlen 5-yard line. The Vikings returned the favor in the first play of their first possession when Dooly County intercepted a Viking pass and took over where they left off, the Viking 5-yard line. Two plays later, Bobcat QB Antwan Clayton hit Dyquan Robinson on an 11-yard touchdown pass, The PAT was successful, and Dooly County led 7-0 with 8:19 left in the first quarter.
On the Bobcats next possession, running back Lorenzo Clayton ran it in from 27 yards out to extend the Dooly County lead to 14-0 with 5:23 left in the first quarter.
As the Viking offense struggled to move the ball all night, the Bobcats exploded for 4 more touchdowns in the second quarter, two through the air, one on the ground and a pick six on defense to extend the lead to 41-0 at halftime.
With a running clock in the second half, Dooly County added two more touchdowns in the third quarter to pull away for a 56-0 victory over the Vikings.
Treutlen is off next Friday night and then travels to Hawkinsville on Friday, October 21st to face the Red Devils with kickoff set for 7:30. Catch all the action with Jeff Raiford and Nathan Lamb on Sweet Onion Country 101.7 FM and online at www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com
Vikings Blown Away By Patriots
The Treutlen Vikings traveled to Rochelle Thursday night and remain winless on the season as they were defeated 56-6 by the Patriots of Wilcox County. The Vikings fall to 0-6 on the season as the Patriots evened their record at 3-3.
Wilcox County scored on the opening possession when running back Dayshawn Lawson ran it in from a yard out to take the early lead. The PAT by Johnny Nutt was good and the Patriots led 7-0 with 9:19 left in the first quarter.
The Vikings responded by driving down the field quickly on their first possession only to have the drive halted by penalties after having a first and goal from the 1-yard line.
The Viking defense held the potent Patriot attack in check for the rest of the first quarter and most of the second quarter until Wilcox County scored three touchdowns on scoring passes from quarterback Abe Stowe in the final five minutes prior to halftime to take a 29-0 advantage into the break.
Wilcox County struck again quickly in the third quarter when Stowe hit University of Tennessee commit BJ Gibson on a 50-yard touchdown pass with 10:41 remaining in the third quarter. The PAT by Nutt was good and Wilcox County led 36-0.
The Vikings got on the board at the 6:30 of the third quarter when quarterback Kolby McLendon scored on a 5-yard run. The two-point conversion attempt was unsuccessful, making the score 36-6.
The Patriots added three more touchdowns in the third quarter on a 10-yard run by Gibson, a 61-yard run by CJ McAdoo, and a 70-yard pass from Stowe to Gibson, extending the lead to 56-6. There was no scoring in the final quarter.
Treutlen will face the Dooly County Bobcats on Thursday night for homecoming at Bobby Driggers Stadium with kickoff set for 7:30. Catch all the action with Jeff Raiford and Nathan Lamb on Sweet Onion Country 101.7 FM and online at www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com.
Eagles Rally To Down Vikings
The Montgomery County Eagles scored 21 unanswered points to defeat the Treutlen Vikings 28–10 Friday night at Brogdon Field in Mount Vernon. The Vikings have now lost 7 in a row to the Eagles in the series.
Montgomery County got on the board first when they took their first possession 53 yards, scoring on a 35 yard run by QB Cameron Wallace. The PAT attempt was successful by Manuel Ortega and the Eagles led 7-0.
In the second quarter, the Vikings drove deep into Eagle territory but a fumble inside the 5 yard line ended the threat. On the Eagles next play, Viking defender Demeeko Terry tackled the Eagle ball carrier in the end zone resulting in a safety, making the score 7-2 in favor of the Eagles.
Montgomery County’s next drive ended near midfield as they turned it over on downs to the Vikings. The Vikings took advantage of the good field position and drove 47 yards, scoring on a 9 yard Qamar Jordan run with 1:42 left before halftime. The two-point conversion was successful and the Vikings led 10-7.
The lead was short-lived, as the Eagles flew down the field through the air and scored when Wallace hit Wells on a 5 yard touchdown pass to regain the lead going in halftime, 14-10.
Wallace added two more touchdowns for the Eagles in the second half on runs of 40 and 49 yards to pull away and down the Vikings 28-10.
Treutlen travels to Rochelle Friday night to face the Wilcox County Patriots with kickoff set for 7:30. Catch all the action on Sweet Onion Country 101.7 FM and online at www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com with Jeff Raiford and Nathan Lamb.
Bulldogs Shutout Vikings
In their first meeting in 27 years, the Toombs County Bulldogs shutout the Treutlen Vikings at Bobby Driggers Stadium Friday night in Soperton, 43–0. The Bulldogs improved their record to 3-1 on the year and the Vikings fall to 0-4.
Toombs County took their first possession and drove 68 yards to take the lead with 8:14 remaining in the first quarter when Tamarien McArthur ran it in from 15 yards out. After a Viking penalty on the PAT attempt, the Bulldogs were successful on a two-point conversion and led 8-0.
The Vikings went 3 and out on their first possession and the Bulldog offense put together another scoring drive, this one of 59 yards, ending on a 3 yard touchdown run by Tank Morris. The Angel Morales PAT split the uprights and Toombs County led 15-0 with 4:15 left in the first quarter.
The Vikings misfielded the next Bulldog kickoff giving Toombs County great starting field position for their third drive a the Viking 37 yard line. Just 45 seconds later Lagonzo Hayward scampered 15 yards for another Bulldog touchdown. The PAT by Morales was good, giving the Bulldogs a 22-0 lead just 8:30 into the contest.
In the second quarter, the Bulldog offense took flight when Gavin Hall hit Hayward for a 72 yard touchdown pass with 7:47 remaining before halftime. The Morales PAT was successful again the Toombs County led 29-0.
Toombs County added another touchdown, this time on defense; with just 18 ticks before halftime when Jamar Jones intercepted a Viking pass and returned it 32 yards for the score giving the Bulldogs a 36-0 lead at the half.
The Bulldogs added another touchdown as the clock ran out in the third quarter on a Tank Morris 20 yard run. Morales was good again, giving the Bulldogs a 43-0 win. The Viking offensive struggles continued as they were shutout for the third time this season.
Toombs County plays Tattnall County next Friday night in The Pit for homecoming while the Vikings travel to Mount Vernon to face their rivals, the Montgomery County Eagles. Kickoff is set for 7:30 and can be heard on Sweet Onion Country 101.7 FM and online at www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com with Jeff Raiford and Nathan Lamb.
Vikings Drop Third In A Row
After inclement weather forced an hour and a half delay, the Treutlen Vikings were swept out by the Blue Tide of Long County Thursday night in Soperton by a score of 60-14. It was the Vikings first loss against Long County in their series history.
Long County scored on their first four possessions on runs of 46, 50, 60, and 2 yards to take a 28 – 0 lead after the first quarter.
The Vikings got on the board for their first points of the 2022 season with 3:40 left in the second quarter when QB Jordan Coney found Kolby McLendon in the endzone for a 24-yard touchdown reception. The PAT was successful by kicker Jeffrey Montgomery cutting the Long County led to 28 – 7.
The Blue Tide answered the score with 22 seconds before the half on a 60-yard run by Long County running back Ahmari Douglas. The two-point conversion was successful and Long County led 36 – 7 at the half.
The Blue Tide running game continued in the second half with three more rushing touchdowns, two by Ahmari Douglas and 1 by Joe Saddler to extend the lead to 60 – 7.
The Vikings got on the board one more time on a 16-yard pass from Coney to Cooper Brantley as time expired to make the final 60 – 13.
The Vikings are off next Friday and will return to action on September 16th to face Class AA Toombs County at Bobby Driggers Stadium in Soperton with kickoff set for 7:30. Catch all the action with Jeff Raiford and Nathan Lamb on Sweet Onion Country 101.7 or online at www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com
Vikings Shutout By Reskins
The Treutlen Vikings fell on the road to the Bryan County Redskins Friday night in Pembroke by a score of 56 – 0 for their second shutout loss in a row. It was the Vikings first loss ever to Bryan County in 14 meetings. Treutlen turnovers were again a problem for the second week in a row.
The Vikings took the opening possession and drove into Redskin territory before a fumble on a fourth down conversion ended the drive. Bryan County returned the fumble to the Viking 8 yard line but the Treutlen defense held and got the ball back on downs.
The next Viking possession ended 4 plays later when a bad punt gave Bryan County a first and goal at the Viking 4 yard line. Redskins running back Austin Clemens ran it in from four yards out on the first play for the score. The two-point conversion was good and the Redskins led 8 – 0 with 3:46 left in the first quarter.
Treutlen’s next possession ended on an interception and Bryan County scored on a 50 yard drive following the turnover. QB Trevor Leggett hit receiver Konner Leggett on a 9 yard pass to extend the lead to 14 – 0 as the two-point conversion was no good.
The Vikings next possession resulted in disaster when their punt was blocked and returned 35 yards for a touchdown by Anddreas McKinney. The Redskins converted on the two-point conversion and led 22 – 0. Following a Viking interception, McKinney struck again scampering 67 yards for a touchdown with just 22 second left before the half. The two-point conversion was no good and Bryan County led 28 – 0 at halftime.
Bryan County took the second half kickoff and scored with 9:37 left in the third quarter when junior running back Carson Nunn scored on a 4 yard run. The PAT attempt was blocked and the Redskins led 34 – 0. Bryan County added three more rushing touchdowns in the second half on runs of 2, 36, and 50 yards to take the victory 56 – 0.
The Vikings will be back at home on Thursday to face Class AAA Long County at Bobby Driggers Stadium with kickoff set at 7:30. Catch all the action with Jeff Raiford and Nathan Lamb on Sweet Onion Country or online at www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com.
Vikings Shutout To Open Season
The Treutlen Vikings opened the 2022 season at Bobby Driggers Stadium in Soperton Friday night and were shutout by the visiting Jenkins County War Eagles 40-0. Turnovers plagued the Vikings as 3 fumbles and an interception resulted in 21 Jenkins County points.
After both teams traded fumbles on their first possessions, Jenkins County got on the scoreboard first on their second possession as QB Tyrone Martin ran it in from 13 yards out with 52 seconds remaining in the first quarter. The PAT was good and the Eagles led 7 – 0.
Jenkins County took advantage of another Viking fumble near midfield and scored just two plays later when RB Rob-Travius Tony broke through the middle of the Viking defense scampering 48 yards for the Eagles second score with 6:55 remaining in the second quarter. The PAT was blocked and Jenkins County led 13 – 0.
The Eagles added another touchdown on an 18-yard run by wingback ZZ Wilson with 28 seconds before the half. After the two-point conversion, Jenkins County led 21 – 0 at the half.
The Vikings first possession of the second half resulted in a blocked punt giving the Eagles good field position at the Treutlen 37-yard line. Eagle wingback ZZ Wilson scored his second touchdown of the night on a 17-yard run with 6:43 to go in the third quarter to extend the Jenkins County lead to 27 – 0. The Eagles tacked on two more rushing touchdowns in the fourth quarter to pull away for a 40 – 0 victory over the Vikings.
Treutlen falls to 0 – 1 on the season and will travel to Bryan County Friday night to battle the Redskins and former Treutlen assistant coach Cherard Freeman with kickoff set for 7:30. Catch all the action on Sweet Onion Country 101.7 FM and online at www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com with Jeff Raiford and Nathan Lamb.
2021 Season Wraps Below
Another Viking Comeback Falls Just Short
Two third quarter touchdowns proved too much for the Vikings to overcome as they fell on the road to the Hawkinsville Red Devils 22 – 19 Friday night at Bobby Gentry Stadium in Hawkinsville. The last time a Soperton team defeated the Red Devils in football was against Gentry himself back in 1961.
The Vikings took the opening kickoff and drove 70 yards to take an early lead when Viking quarterback Jordan Coney hit wide receiver Kolby McLendon on a 12 yard pass for a touchdown with 7:19 remaining in the first quarter. The PAT was no good and Treutlen led 6 – 0.
Hawkinsville answered with their first possession of the night as they drove 58 yards to tie the game when quarterback Chase Reese ran it in from 5 yards out. The Red Devil two point conversion was unsuccessful and the game was tied at 6 with 2:35 left in the first quarter.
The Vikings regained the lead with 5:00 remaining before halftime when Jordan Daniels scooped up a fumble on a punt attempt by Hawkinsville and scampered 8 yards for a touchdown. The Vikings two point conversion attempt was unsuccessful and Treutlen led 12 – 6 going into halftime.
The Vikings kicked off to start the second half. The line drive kick into the defensive front of the Red Devils was caught and returned to the Viking 11 yard line. Three plays later, Red Devil running back Darshon Polhill ran it in on the left side from 3 yards out to give Hawkinsville the lead. The two point conversion was good and the Red Devils led 14 – 12 just 1:20 seconds into the third quarter.
Treutlen threw an interception on their next possession giving the Red Devils good field position at the Viking 45 yard line. Hawkinsville took advantage and scored with 7:16 remaining in the third quarter when Red Devil running back Peebo Wright ran it in from 16 yards out. Polhill ran in the two point conversion as well to give Hawkinsville a 22 – 19 lead.
The Viking defense held Hawkinsville in check the remainder of the night and cut into the Red Devil lead when they drove 75 yards, scoring on a 16 yard pass from Coney to wide receiver Tim Blair with 4:28 left in the game. Kicker Danny Clements split the uprights with the PAT and Treutlen trailed by three points, 22 – 19.
Hawkinsville converted on several crucial third down situations to run out the remaining clock and Treutlen fell 22 – 19.
Treutlen will close out their season Friday night at Bobby Driggers Stadium as they host the Wilcox County Patriots with kickoff set at 7:30. Hear the game on Sweet Onion Country 101.7 FM and online at www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com with Jeff Raiford and Nathan Lamb.
Vikings Come Up Short On Homecoming
A Viking comeback attempt ended 8 yards short as Treutlen fell to the Bobcats of Dooly County 21 – 13 on Homecoming at Bobby Driggers Stadium. At halftime, Mia Baker was crowned Homecoming Queen while Tim Blair was crowned Homecoming King.
Dooly County took the opening kickoff and drove 65 yards in just 4 plays to take the early lead when QB Antwan Clayton hit Jalen Hall on a 49 yard pass for a touchdown. The PAT by Osbel Vasquez split the uprights giving the Bobcats a 7 – 0 lead.
The Vikings and Bobcats traded punts and turnovers through the rest of the first quarter until Treutlen found the end zone on a Quen Jordan 5 yard run with 6:00 minutes left in the second quarter. The touchdown capped a 10 play, 53 yard drive. The PAT by Harrison Rutherford was good tying the game at 7.
With Treutlen driving to take the lead just before halftime, Fred Brown of the Bobcats intercepted a Viking pass at the Dooly County 10 yard line and returned it 90 yards for the score. The Vasquez PAT was good and Dooly County led 14 – 7 at the half.
Treutlen went three and out to start the second half and Dooly County took advantage scoring on their next possession when Clayton found TreDevin Cross on a 25 yard touchdown pass. The PAT by Vasquez was good again and the Bobcats led 21 – 7 with 8:53 remaining in the third quarter.
After Dooly County tried an unsuccessful onside kick and picked up a penalty on the play as well, the Vikings took advantage of good field position and drove 35 yards for a touchdown when Quen Jordan scored again, this time on a 1 yard run. The Pat was no good and Treutlen trailed 21 – 13 with 3:52 left in the third quarter.
After trading punts with the Bobcats twice, Treutlen began their final drive of the night at the Dooly County 45 yard line with 1:27 left in the game and no time outs. The buzzer sounded as the Vikings through the ball into the end zone. The pass to Kylan Paige was incomplete but Dooly County committed pass interference on the play giving Treutlen another shot at a score with no time on the clock. This time with no receiver open, QB Jordan Coney ran it himself before getting tackled at the Dooly County 8 yard line ending the game.
The Vikings are now 2-5 on the season and travel to Hawkinsville Friday night to face the Red Devils. Kickoff is set for 7:30 and can be heard on Sweet Onion Country 101.7 FM and online at www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com
Irish Pull Away in Second Half to Down Vikings
The Dublin Fighting Irish scored 38 unanswered points in the second half to break open a close game at halftime and down the Treutlen Vikings 54 – 12 at Bobby Driggers Stadium Friday night.
Dublin scored on their first two possessions of the night to pull out to a 13 – 0 lead, then added a 37 yard field goal by Kicker John William Potter to take a 16 – 0 lead with 9:02 left in the second quarter. The Vikings struck 1:33 later on a 73 yard touchdown pass from QB Jordan Coney to WR Tim Blair. The PAT was no good and the lead was cut to 16 – 6 with 7:26 left before halftime.
After forcing a Dublin punt with 3:05 remaining in the second quarter, the Vikings drove the ball 64 yards and scored on a 1 yard touchdown pass from Coney to Blair with 20 seconds left before the half. The 2 point conversion attempt was unsuccessful and Dublin led 16 – 12 at halftime.
The Vikings fumbled on the opening kickoff of the third quarter and Dublin scored 1:09 minutes later on a 5 yard run by RB Qua Ashley to extend the lead to 22 – 12 for the Irish. Treutlen struggled on offense in the second half after QB Jordan Coney left the game in the third quarter with an upper body injury.
Dublin took advantage and scored on their next 4 possessions on two touchdown runs by Ashley of 13 and 9 yards, a 69 yard run by JT Wright, and a 26 yard run by Kameron Hampton to pull away for a 54 – 12 win.
The Vikings fall to 2 – 5 on the season and will host the Dooly County Bobcats next Friday night for homecoming at Bobby Driggers Stadium with kickoff set for 7:30. Catch all the action with Jeff Raiford and Nathan Lamb on Sweet Onion Country 101.7 FM and online at www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com
Bulldogs Sink Vikings on Saturday
The Wheeler County Bulldogs defeated the Treutlen Vikings 20 – 9 in a defensive struggle on Saturday in Alamo. The game was moved to Saturday after heavy rains made the field at Wheeler County High School unplayable on Friday night.
Treutlen scored first midway through the first quarter when a bad snap on a Wheeler County fumble resulted in a safety giving the Vikings a 2-0 lead.
The Bulldogs got on the scoreboard with 6:52 remaining in the second quarter when QB Jacquez Kincy hit Jay Faison on a seam route for a 29 yard touchdown pass. The 2 point conversion pass was dropped in the end zone and Wheeler County led 6-2 going into halftime.
The low scoring game stayed that way through the third quarter with both offenses struggling to move the ball on the wet field. Then with 3:06 left in the game, RB Jay Faison ran it in from 7 yards out to extend the Bulldog lead. The 2 point conversion pass from Kincey to Ian Scott was successful and Wheeler County led 14-2.
The Viking offense went to the air but the Bulldogs Claude Pound intercepted a Viking pass and returned it 30 yards for another Bulldog touchdown. The PAT attempt was no good and Wheeler had a 20-2 lead. Treutlen scored the final score of the day on a 15 yard run by QB Quen Jordan with just 2 seconds remaining. The PAT by Kicker Harrison Rutherford was good giving the Bulldogs a 20 – 9 victory.
The Vikings are now 2-4 on the season and return home to Bobby Driggers Stadium Friday night to face the Dublin Fighting Irish. Kickoff is set for 7:30 and can be heard on Sweet Onion Country 101.7 FM and online at www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com with Jeff Raiford and Nathan Lamb.
Vikings Shock Trojans
Despite being heavy underdogs and falling behind 14 – 0, the Treutlen Vikings rallied and knocked off the Telfair County Trojans 46 – 35 at Bobby Driggers Stadium in Soperton Friday night. The win ended a 7 game losing streak in the series to the Trojans.
Telfair County got on the scoreboard on their first possession when running back Jailen Smith ran it in from two yards out with 6:43 left in the first quarter. Following the successful PAT, the Trojans led 7 – 0. After the Vikings next possession failed to put points on the board, Telfair County scored again, this time on a 19 yard pass from QB Antonio Scott to WR Russ Ray. After the PAT split the uprights, Telfair County led 14 – 0 with 2:15 left in the first quarter.
Treutlen kick returner Tim Blair ignited the Vikings by returning the ensuing kickoff 70 yards for a touchdown. The PAT was no good, cutting the Trojan lead to 14 – 6. On the Trojan’s next possession, Tim Blair picked off an Antonio Scott pass and returned it to the Trojan 15 yard line giving the Vikings excellent field position. Treutlen took advantage when Quen Jordan powered his way into the end zone from a yard out with 10:01 remaining in the second quarter. The two point conversion pass from QB Jordan Coney to PJ Smiley was good tying the game at 14.
The Trojans took the lead back with 6:04 left before halftime when Antonio Scott scampered in from 7 yards out. The Davis Williams PAT was good giving Telfair County a 21 – 14 lead. Treutlen answered just 16 seconds later when Jordan Coney broke free for a 51 yard touchdown run. Danny Clements split the uprights on the PAT tying the game at 21.
The Vikings took the lead with 3:26 left in the second quarter when Coney hit WR PJ Smiley on a 75 yard pass down the middle of the field. The PAT was unsuccessful but Treutlen led 27 – 21 at the half.
The Vikings added to their lead in the third quarter when Coney hit Cooper Brantley on a 12 yard fade route for a touchdown. The two point conversion attempt was no good, giving the Vikings a 33 – 21 lead with 5:45 remaining in the third quarter.
The Viking offense extended the lead with two more touchdowns on a 10 yard run by Quen Jordan and a 70 yard pass from Coney to Tim Blair extending the Treutlen lead to 46 – 21 with 4:47 left in the game. Telfair County added two late touchdown passes to cut the lead to 46 – 35 but could get no closer.
It was the Vikings first win over the Trojans since 2001, breaking a 7 game losing streak. Treutlen is now 2 – 3 on the year and has the week off before heading to Alamo to face their rivals, the Wheeler County Bulldogs on Friday, October 8th. Kickoff is set for 7:30 and can be heard on Sweet Onion Country 101.7 FM and online at www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com with Jeff Raiford and Nathan Lamb.
Vikings Rally For First Win
The Treutlen Vikings scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to defeat the Portal Panthers 18 – 8 at Bobby Driggers Stadium to pick up their first win of the season. It was the Vikings fourth win in a row over the Panthers.
Treutlen scored on their first possession of the night when running back Qamar Jordan ran it in from 4 yards out for the touchdown. The PAT attempt was blocked and the Vikings led 6 – 0 with 2:15 remaining in the first quarter.
Portal got their only touchdown of the night after capitalizing on a Viking interception. Brady Mallard made a diving interception of a Viking pass at the Treutlen 26 yard line to set up great field position for the Panthers. Portal then scored on a 2 yard run by Amir Jackson with 5:12 left before halftime. The two point conversion was successful on a Tim Ortiz run and Portal held an 8 – 6 lead into halftime.
With 9:10 left in the contest, Viking QB Jordan Coney ran it in from two yards out to give the Vikings a 12 – 8 lead. The 2 point conversion attempt was unsuccessful.
On the Vikings next possession, Coney was driving for a touchdown when a Panther defender stripped the ball from the Treutlen quarterback. The fumbled traveled into the end zone where Treutlen receiver Kolby McLendon fell on it for a touchdown. The PAT attempt was blocked and the Viking defense held on for the 18 – 8 victory.
Treutlen is now 1 -2 on the season and will travel to Wrightsville on Friday to face the Johnson County Trojans in a Region 4A contest. Kickoff is set for 7:30 and can be heard on Sweet Onion Country 101.7 FM and online at www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com with Jeff Raiford and Nathan Lamb.
Eagles Top Vikings 45-12
The Montgomery County Eagles defeated the Treutlen Vikings 45 – 12 Friday night at Brogdon Field in Mt. Vernon to win their 6th straight over the rival Vikings.
After recovering a Viking fumble near midfield, the Eagles scored first on a 1 yard run by QB Bo Davidson with 5:54 left in the first quarter. The PAT by Kicker Jackson Cartwright was good and Montgomery County lead 7 – 0.
The Eagles added another touchdown with 9:23 left in the second quarter following another Treutlen turnover when Brandon Denmark scampered in from 3 yards out to extend the lead to 13 – 0. On their next possession, the Vikings snapped a ball over their punters head giving the Eagles the ball at the Treutlen 1 yard line. The Eagles took advantage on the first play and scored when Tailek Jackson pushed his way across the goal line to give the Eagles a 19 – 0 lead with 7:31 left in the second quarter.
Montgomery County added another touchdown before the half on a 42 yard pass from Bo Davidson to Xavier Brantley with 3:53 left before halftime giving the Eagles a 25 – 0 lead.
Treutlen got on the scoreboard with 7:30 left in the third quarter when Qamar Jordan ran it in from 4 yards out. The PAT was unsuccessful and the Eagles led 25 – 6. On their ensuing possession, the Eagles scored on a 16 yard run by Brandon Denmark to extend the lead to 32 – 6 with 6:20 remaining in the third quarter.
Montgomery County then recovered an onside kick and scored again with 4:56 remaining in the third quarter on a pass from Davidson to Denmark from 16 yards out. The successful PAT made the score 39 – 6 in favor of the Eagles. Montgomery County tacked on another touchdown with 25 seconds left in the third quarter on a 14 yard run by Darius Wells to make the score 45 – 6 heading to the fourth quarter.
Treutlen added another score with 2:29 left in the contest when Viking QB Jordan Coney broke loose for 74 yards to make the final score 45 – 12 in favor of Montgomery County.
The Vikings fall to 0 – 2 on the season and are back at home next Friday to face the Portal Panthers with kickoff at 7:30. Catch all the action with Jeff Raiford and Nathan Lamb on Sweet Onion Country 101.7 FM and online at www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com.
Lanier County Takes Opener From Vikings
The Treutlen Vikings kicked off the 2021 season at home versus the Lanier County Bulldogs and fell to the visitors 39 -13 at Bobby Driggers Stadium Friday Night.
Treutlen took the opening kickoff and drove into Bulldog territory before an interception ended their drive. Lanier County took advantage of the Viking miscue and drove 65 yards, scoring on a 6 yard run by Jaylon Calhoun. The PAT from kicker Daniel Cruz split the uprights and the Bulldogs led 7 – 0.
The Vikings scored on their next drive after a 45 yard run by freshman QB Jordan Coney took the Vikings to the Bulldog 6 yard line. Coney then called his own number again and scampered in from 6 yards out for the touchdown. The PAT attempt was no good and Lanier County held a 7 – 6 advantage with 2:59 left in the first quarter.
Lanier County scored just 35 seconds later on a 55 yard run up the middle from RB Jaylon Calhoun. The PAT attempt was blocked by Viking defender Tim Blair and the Bulldogs led 13 – 6. On the Vikings very first play of the ensuing drive, Bulldog DB Josh Sirmans returned an interception 40 yards to extend the Bulldog lead. Following the PAT by Cruz, Lanier County led 20 – 6 at the end of the first quarter.
Both teams traded possessions through most of the second quarter before Bulldog QB Jacob Faircloth hit WR Isiah Alexander on a 16 yard TD pass with 25 seconds remaining in the quarter. Tim Blair again blocked the PAT attempt by Cruz and Lanier County led 26 – 6 at halftime.
Lanier County got on the board again on their first possession of the second half when Nehemiah Davis sprinted 61 yards to pay dirt with 11:05 left in the third quarter. The Cruz PAT was good and the Bulldog lead was now 33 – 6. The Bulldogs added another touchdown with 50 seconds left in the third quarter when Faircloth found Alexander again on a 21 yard pass. The PAT was blocked again by the Vikings, their third one of the night, this time by Je’rian Johnson. Lanier County led 39 – 6 heading to the fourth quarter.
The Viking defense stopped a long Bulldog drive at their own 8 yard line, then drove 92 yards to score on a 40 yard TD pass from Jordan Coney to Tim Blair with just 8 seconds left in the game. Kicker Harrison Rutherford split the uprights for the PAT, giving Lanier County the 39 – 13 victory.
The Vikings fall to 0 – 1 on the season and are off next Friday before heading to Brogdon Field in Mount Vernon to face the Montgomery County Eagles on Friday, September 3rd for their first region contest with kickoff at 7:30. Catch all the action with Jeff Raiford and Nathan Lamb on Sweet Onion Country 101.7 FM and online at www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com.
2020 Season Wraps Below
Vikings Drop Season Finale
The Treutlen Vikings traveled to Rochelle, Ga to face the Wilcox County Patriots in their final game of the 2020 season and fell on the road to the Patriots 56-14.
Wilcox County wasted no time, scoring on their second play from scrimmage to take a 6 – 0 on a long touchdown run. The two point conversion was no good and the Patriots led 6-0. The Vikings answered on a Quentez Jordan to Jarvis Williams touchdown pass with 7:49 left in the first quarter. The PAT was good and the Vikings led 7 – 6.
Wilcox County began to take control of the contest answering the score in less than a minute on a long touchdown pass to Jashon Cooley to take a 12-7 lead with 6:50 left in the first quarter. The Patriots extended their lead with two more touchdown runs, a touchdown pass, and a scoop and score on a bad punt snap to take a 42-7 lead into halftime.
The Patriots added another touchdown on a two yard run with 3:58 left in the third quarter to extend the lead to 49 – 7. The Vikings managed to get on the board once more with 10:15 left in the game when Quentez Jordan hit Tim Blair on a 55 yard touchdown pass. Danny Clements hit the PAT to make the score 49 – 14. Wilcox added another late score to make the final 56-14.
Red Devils Shutout Vikings
The Treutlen Vikings hosted Hawkinsville in their final home game of the 2020 season and struggled to move the ball offensively all night as the Red Devils shutout the Vikings 36 – 0.
The Red Devils took the opening possession and scored on a 1 yard run by QB Chase Reese with 8:21 left in the first quarter. The two-point conversion run was successful and Hawkinsville led 8 – 0. After Treutlen couldn’t move it on their first possession, Hawkinsville took over in great field position at the Viking 48 yard line. The Red Devils continued their relentless ground attack and drove to another score with 1:06 remaining in the first quarter when RB Naja McNeal ran it in from 5 yards out. Again the two point conversion run was successful and the Red Devils led 16-0 after one quarter.
The Treutlen defense was able to get a stop on the next Red Devil possession when DB Stacy Adams forced a fumble and LB Coy Heath recovered. On the Vikings first play from scrimmage on offense, RB PJ Smiley got loose on a 60 yard run deep into Red Devil territory but Treutlen couldn’t capitalize and turned it over on downs at the Red Devil 10 yard line. Hawkinsville added another touchdown on a long Naja McNeal run with 5:27 left in the third quarter. The two point conversion pass was successful and Hawkinsville led 24 – 0 at the half.
When the Vikings first possession of the second half stalled, Hawkinsville took over and extended their lead when RB Naja McNeal ran it in from a yard out with 8:29 left in the third quarter. The two point conversion run was unsuccessful and the Red Devils led 30 – 0. Hawkinsville added another touchdown on a long run by Dagan Mullis with 9:47 left in the game to make the final score 36 – 0 in favor of the Red Devils.
Treutlen will close out their season on the road in Rochelle next Friday night as they face Wilcox County with kickoff at 7:30. Catch all the action with Jeff Raiford and Brad Collins on Sweet Onion Country 101.7 FM and online at www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com.
Bobcats Bite Vikings
Despite playing their third game in 8 days, the Dooly County Bobcats defeated the Treutlen Vikings 28 - 13 on Saturday afternoon in Vienna, GA.
The Vikings got on the board first after forcing the Bobcats to turn the ball over on downs on their first possession at the Treutlen 40 yard line. With 59 seconds remaining in the first quarter, Treutlen QB Quintez Jordan found WR Tim Blair on an 18 yard touchdown pass to take the lead. The PAT by Danny Clements was good and Treutlen led 7 – 0.
Dooly County answered quickly on their next possession when Bobcat QB Antwan Clayton ran it in from 23 yards out on a busted play. K Osbel Vasquez split the uprights with the PAT and the score was tied at 7 with 11:22 left in the second quarter. The Bobcats scored again with 7:35 left in the second quarter when Clayton hit WR Eric Ivory,Jr. in the back of the end zone on a 12 yard touchdown pass. The PAT by Vasquez was good and Dooly County led 14 – 7.
With Dooly County driving again late in the second quarter, the Viking defense forced a fumble inside the Treutlen 10 yard line to end the threat with :59 seconds left. However, on Treutlen’s first play after the defensive stop, QB Quintez Jordan’s pass was intercepted and returned 18 yards for a touchdown extending the Bobcat lead to 21 – 7 at the half.
Treutlen cut into the lead with 9:03 left in the game when Quentez Jordan ran it in from 2 yards out. The PAT was wide right and Dooly County led 21 – 13. The Bobcats ended the Viking threat with 4:44 left in the game when Dy’Quan Robinson scored from 7 yards out on a nice run. The PAT was good and Dooly County secured the win 28 – 13.
The Vikings fall to 1 – 7 on the season and will play their final home game on Friday at 7:30 versus the Hawkinsville Red Devils. Catch all the action with Jeff Raiford and Brad Collins on Sweet Onion Country 101.7 FM and online at www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com.
Vikings Shutout By Irish
The Treutlen Vikings traveled to the Shamrock Bowl in Dublin to face the defending Class AA State Champion Dublin Fighting Irish for the first time in 25 years and came away with a 45 – 0 loss Friday night.
The Irish got on the board first on a 5 yard run by Marquavon Ashley on their first play from scrimmage after Treutlen fumbled on just their third play from scrimmage giving Dublin great field position. The PAT was wide right and Dublin led 6 – 0 with 10:18 remaining in the first quarter. The Viking offense moved the ball well for the rest of the first quarter but couldn’t manage any points.
With 10:00 minutes remaining in the second quarter, Ashley struck again, this time for 90 yards. The two point conversion was stopped short of the goal line by Viking defender PJ Smiley and the Irish led 12 – 0. With 5:26 left before halftime, Dublin scored on a 17 yard pass from Mikelle Mitchell to Gabe Guyton. The PAT was successful and the Irish extended their lead to 19 – 0.
Dublin found the end zone again with 1:08 before halftime when running back JT Wright scored from a yard out. The PAT was good, giving Dublin a 26 – 0 lead. Eager to get another score before halftime, the Irish used all three of their timeouts in the next 30 seconds while stopping the Viking offense to get another possession before halftime. They took advantage, scoring with 33 seconds before halftime on a 52 yard TD pass from Mitchell to Guyton. The PAT was no good and Dublin led 32 – 0 going into halftime.
Dublin added two more touchdowns in the second half on a 55 yard run by Josh Isaac with 10:20 to go in the third quarter and a 5 yard run by JT Wright with 11:38 left in the fourth quarter to make the final score 45 – 0 in favor of the Irish.
The Vikings fall to 1 – 6 on the season and travel to Vienna, GA to face the Dooly County Bobcats next Saturday at 1 PM. Catch all the action with Jeff Raiford and Brad Collins on Sweet Onion Country 101.7 FM and online at www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com.
Bulldogs Spoil Vikings Homecoming
The Treutlen Vikings held homecoming festivities Friday night at Bobby Driggers in Soperton but the visiting Wheeler County Bulldogs spoiled the party coming away with a 56 – 32 victory. At halftime, Calle Cauley was named Treutlen Vikings Homecoming Queen for 2020.
The Bulldogs opened the game quickly with two touchdown passes in the first quarter from QB Jacquez Kincy. The first to Brandon Smallwood for 27 yards, then to Jason Culver for 14 yard to take a 14 – 0 lead into the second quarter.
Kincy struck paydirt again with a 54 yard touchdown pass to Smallwood again with 10:16 remaining in the second quarter. The two point conversion was unsuccessful and Wheeler County led 20 – 0. On their next possession, the Vikings turned the ball over on downs at the Bulldogs 2 yard line. It was the first of three trips inside the Bulldogs 10 yard line that resulted in no points for Treutlen.
On the Bulldogs first snap from their own two yard line, Viking defensive lineman Ben Foskey got penetration, disrupting the play and forcing a safety, resulting in two points for Treutlen. The Vikings got good field position after the kick from their own 20 yard line from Wheeler County. Treutlen quickly drove the field, scoring on a 9 yard touchdown pass from QB Logan Hughes to WR Tim Blair. The two point conversion was no good and Treutlen had cut the lead to 20 – 8 with 1:10 before halftime.
Wheeler answered the score quickly following a 54 yard pass to put the Bulldogs first and goal at the Vikings 7 yard line. Kincy hit Keenan Bryant on a crossing route in the back of the end zone with :39 seconds before the half to extend the Bulldogs lead. The two point conversion was no good and Wheeler County led 26 – 8 at halftime.
Treutlen received the ball to start the second half with good field position at their own 45 yard line but on the second play from scrimmage fumbled the ball away to Wheeler County. The Bulldogs took advantage of the turnover quickly when Kincy hit Smallwood for the third time on the night with a 19 yard touchdown pass. The two point conversion was successful and the Bulldogs led 34 – 8 with 10:46 left in the third quarter.
Trailing by 26 points, the Vikings began to make a run. On the ensuing kickoff, Jarvis Williams returned the Diego Ortiz kick 90 yards for a touchdown cutting the lead to 34 – 14. After a defensive stop, Treutlen scored on their next possession on a 21 yard run by RB Qamar Jordan. The PAT was no good and the lead was cut to 34 – 20 in favor of Wheeler County.
On the Bulldogs next possession, Viking defensive back PJ Smiley jumped the route on a pass into the flat by Kincy making the interception and returning it inside the Bulldog 5 yard line. Viking QB Logan Hughes then ran it in from 3 yards out for the touchdown. The PAT was no good and Treutlen had cut the lead to just 6 points, 34 – 26, but could get no closer.
The Vikings attempted an onside kick that they recovered at the Wheeler County 49 yard line but despite no flags being thrown, it was determined that a Treutlen player touched the ball before going a full 10 yards and Wheeler County has possession at midfield. On their first play, Bulldog RB Landon Bell scampered 50 yards for a Bulldog touchdown. The conversion attempt was no good and Wheeler led 42 – 26 with 5:11 left in the third quarter.
Wheeler County added two more touchdowns in the fourth quarter on a 26 yard run by Jason Culver and another touchdown pass from Kincy to Quinshad Edwards for 26 yards. Treutlen scored once more as well on a 3 yard run by Qamar Jordan making the final score 56 – 32 in favor of the visiting Bulldogs. QB Jacquez Kincy ended the night with 6 touchdown passes for the Bulldogs.
The Vikings fall to 1 – 5 on the year and Wheeler County goes to 5 – 2. Treutlen travels to the Shamrock Bowl in Dubin next Friday night to battle the defending Class AA champs, the Fighting Irish with kickoff at 7:30. Catch all the action with Jeff Raiford and Brad Collins on Sweet Onion Country 101.7 FM and online at www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com.
Vikings Fall To Another Set of Trojans
The Treutlen Vikings traveled to McRae to face the Telfair County Trojans in a Region 4A matchup on Thursday night and ended up falling to the Trojans 28 – 7. The Viking offense sputtered for most of the night while the Trojan ground game pounded out four rushing touchdowns.
Telfair running backs scored on runs of 8, 12, 24, and 31 yards to take a 28 – 0 lead in the fourth quarter. The Vikings got on the board with 5:43 left in the contest when Viking sophomore running back Qamar Jordan ran it in from two yards out. Jordan put the Vikings in great field position with a 54 yard scamper to the Trojan 15 yard line just two plays earlier. Chris Mincey split the uprights for the PAT making the final score 28 – 7 in favor of the home Trojans.
The Vikings are off next Friday night and will return to action on Friday, October 23rd at home to face their Region 4A rivals the Wheeler County Bulldogs with kickoff set at 7:30. Catch all the action on Sweet Onion Country 101.7 FM and online at www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com with Jeff Raiford and Brad Collins.
Trojans Down Vikings 35-21
The Johnson County Trojans jumped out to a 21 – 0 lead then held on in the second half to defeat the Treutlen Vikings 35 – 21 on Friday night at Bobby Driggers Stadium in Soperton.
After getting on the board first with 5:09 to go in the first quarter on a 5 yard pass from Jet Grady to Deon Rawlings, Johnson County scored again with 8:10 remaining in the second quarter on a 30 yard run by Jakelvis Whitley to take a 12 – 0 lead. The two point conversion run by Jaloney Waters was successful and the Trojans led 14 – 0.
The Trojans added another TD with 1:54 left before the half on a 39 yard pass from Grady to Germivy Tucker. The PAT from Landon McCoy was good giving Johnson County a 21 – 0 lead going into halftime.
Johnson County extended their lead to 28 – 0 with 8:12 left in the third quarter when Tucker scored on a 24 yard run.
The Vikings got on the board with 6:12 left in the third quarter when Qamar Jordan scored on a 2 yard run. The Chris Mincey PAT split the uprights and the lead was 28 – 7 in favor of the Trojans. Johnson County scored again with 3:11 in the third quarter when Tucker ran it in from 12 yards out to extend the lead to 35 – 14.
The Vikings added two late touchdowns on a nice 31 yard back shoulder fade pass from Logan Hughes to Tim Blair with 8:23 left in the game and a 30 yard fumble return by Viking linebacker Quentez Jordan with 56 seconds left in the contest making the final score 35 – 21 in favor of the visiting Trojans.
Treutlen falls to 1-3 on the season and will travel to McRae to face the Telfair County Trojans on Thursday night with kickoff set for 7:30. Catch all the action with Jeff Raiford and Brad Collins on Sweet Onion Country 101.7 FM and online at www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com.
Vikings Stun Panthers With 23 Unanswered Points for Road Win
After trailing by 16 points late in the third quarter, the Treutlen Vikings scored 23 unanswered points to stun the Panthers on the road in Portal to pick up their first win of the season 23 – 16. The go ahead touchdown happened with just 9 seconds left in the game.
After the Vikings first drive of the night stalled, Portal struck quickly on just their second play from scrimmage when QB Hunter Lanier hit Elijah Colman for a 76 yard touchdown pass. The PAT was good by sophomore kicker Jose Sanchez and Portal led 7 – 0 with 8:30 left in the first quarter.
The Vikings were forced to punt on their next possession as well but this time Wilken Washington came off the left side and blocked the punt, then scooped it up and scampered 30 yards for the Panthers second touchdown of the night. The PAT attempt was no good and Portal led 13 – 0 with 6:52 remaining in the first quarter.
As the Treutlen defense began to slow the Panthers offensive threats, the Viking offense committed 3 turnovers in the second quarter alone, 2 fumbles and 1 interception to stop drives. Portal carried the 13 – 0 into halftime.
With 6:15 left in the third quarter, Portal kicker Jose Sanchez hit a 20 yard field goal to extend the Panther lead to 16 – 0. Shortly after that, things began to turn in favor of the Vikings. The Viking defense forced a fumble on the Panther’s half of the field then got on the scoreboard when RB Qamar Jordan ran it in from 4 yards out for the touchdown. Jordan also ran in the two point conversion to cut the Panther lead to 16 – 8 with 2:17 remaining in the third quarter.
After the next Viking drive stalled deep in Panther territory, the Treutlen defense got the Vikings on the board. Lanier completed a pass in the left flat when Viking defender David Blackshear laid a crushing hit on the Panther receiver forcing a fumble that Viking linebacker Danny Clements scooped up and returned 12 yards for the touchdown. The two point conversion run was successful by Qamar Jordan again the Treutlen had tied the game at 16 with just 4:51 remaining in the fourth quarter.
Portal mounted a nice drive down the field to try and take the lead but Viking defensive back PJ Smiley intercepted a Lanier pass at the Viking 15 yard line, ending the threat. Then with just 2:26 left in the game, QB Logan Hughes engineered a long drive, mostly on the ground by Hughes and Jordan, to put the Vikings ahead. With just 9 seconds remaining, Hughes ran it in from 1 yard out to put the Vikings in front for good. The PAT was good by Chris Mincey giving the Vikings the 23 – 16 lead. An onside kick by Treutlen caught the Panthers off guard and was recovered by the Vikings to seal the win.
QB Logan Hughes led Treutlen with 147 yards rushing on 20 carries and RB Qamar Jordan added another 140 yards on 28 carries.
Treutlen ups their record to 1 – 2 on the season while Portal falls to 0 – 3. The Vikings host Johnson County next Friday night in Soperton at Bobby Driggers Stadium with kickoff set at 7:30. Be sure to catch all the action on Sweet Onion Country 101.7 FM and online at www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com.
Eagles Down Vikings
The Treutlen Vikings home opener versus the Montgomery County Eagles didn’t go their way as the visiting Eagles pulled away in the second half for a 31 – 7 victory at Bobby Driggers Stadium in Soperton Friday night.
After a defensive struggle for most of the first quarter, Montgomery County broke the ice with 2:55 left in the first quarter when Bo Davidson hit Brandon Denmark on a short pass in the right flat and Denmark found the sideline and scampered 65 yards for the touchdown. The PAT attempt was wide left and the Eagles led 6 – 0. Montgomery County carried that lead into the half as well.
Denmark scored again with 11:35 remaining in the third quarter when he ran 75 yards for his second touchdown on the night. The 2 point conversion was unsuccessful and the Eagles led 12 – 0.
Treutlen scored their only time of the night on a 3 yard run by QB Logan Hughes with 6:50 left in the third quarter. The Chris Mincey PAT was good and the Vikings cut the lead to 12 – 7 but could get no closer. With 2:50 left in the third quarter, Kristan Boyer scored on a 44 yard run for the Eagles. The PAT was wide left again and Montgomery County led 18 – 7.
In the fourth quarter, the Eagles scored twice more on a 17 yard reception by Cameron Wallace from Bo Davidson and another 37 yard run by Boyer. The final PAT was good and Montgomery County won 31 – 7.
The Vikings fall to 0 – 2 on the year while the Eagles up their record to 2 – 0. Treutlen travels to Portal to face the Panthers next Friday night with kickoff set at 7:30. Catch all the action on Sweet Onion Country 101.7 FM and online at www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com with Jeff Raiford and Brad Collins.
Vikings Drop Opener to Lanier County
The Treutlen Vikings kicked off their 2020 season on the road in Lakeland, GA Friday night against Lanier County and came away with a 30 – 6 loss to the Bulldogs. Inconsistency and mistakes on offense made scoring difficult for the Vikings on their opening night.
Treutlen’s first drive ended with an interception on their own 32 yard line. It was the first of 2 picks on the night along with a fumble giving the Viking offense 3 turnovers in their season opener. Lanier County took advantage of the first quarter gift, scoring 5 plays later on a Jaylan Calhoun 1 yard run. The PAT was perfect by Kicker Daniel Cruz, giving the Bulldogs a 7 – 0 lead with 7:08 remaining in the first quarter.
After trading fumbles with Lanier County and punting on their following possession, Lanier County got great field position once again. Bulldog QB Rashad Brockington hit Kish Wright on a 15 yard fade route for a touchdown. The Cruz PAT was good once again and Lanier County led 14 – 0 with 10:42 left in the first half. The Viking defense began to stiffen and trailed going into halftime down 14 – 0.
The Bulldogs took the second half kickoff and drove deep into Viking territory before Kicker Daniel Cruz nailed a 29 yard field goal that would’ve been good from 49 yards to extend the Bulldog lead to 17 – 0 with 9:31 left in the third quarter. After another Treutlen turnover, less than three minutes later, Lanier County struck again on a busted play when Brockington recovered a bad snap and found Isaiah Alexander 20 yards behind Viking defenders for an easy 37 yard touchdown pass. Cruz was accurate once again giving Lanier County the 24 – 0 lead with 6:42 remaining in the third quarter.
After a nice 40 yard kickoff return by the speedy Tim Blair, the Viking offense got on the board for the only time of the night when RB Qamar Jordan barreled his way across the goal line from 5 yards out cutting the lead to 24 – 6 for the Bulldogs with 7:31 left in the contest. The Vikings would get no closer as the 2 point conversion attempt was stuffed by the Bulldog defense.
Lanier County tacked on another late touchdown on a 42 yard strike from Brockington to Alexander with 4:33 left in the game. The PAT was partially blocked and the final was 30 – 6 for the home Bulldogs of Lanier County.
Treutlen managed just 71 yards of offense on the night while Lanier County totaled 283 yards, 202 in the air.
The Vikings are off next Friday and will have their home opener on September 18th versus the rival Montgomery County Eagles at Bobby Driggers Stadium with kickoff at 7:30. Catch all the action on Sweet Onion Country 101.7 FM and online at www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com.
