The Vikings (1-8) wrapped up their season with a loss last Thursday during the senior game against the (8-2)  LaConner Braves, 53-20 at a windy Dahl Field.

The Vikings’ lethargic offense initially stumbled with three fumbles after the opening kickoff as the Braves took advantage of the generosity and ramped up the score 19-0 by the end of the first quarter.

LaConner opened the second quarter with a touchdown pass and run stretching the score to 32-0, but Vikings’ offense awoke with spectacular moments against one of the best defenses in the league.

The first Orcas score was a hand-off from quarterback Miles Harlow to running back Pasha Bullock who, faking a run and barely dodging a tackler, launched a 40-yard touchdown pass to Cameron Aragon, erupting the loyal crowd in applause. Harlow followed up the a two-point run.

Later in the quarter, Harlow connected with Ivan Bullock for a touchdown pass ending the first half 32-14.

Aidan Kruse peeled off an 85-yard run in the third quarter, setting up the last Viking touchdown, a four- yard pass to Ricardo De Anda.

“This was the last game for our two senior leaders, Joey Susol and Jay Zier,” said Coach Justin Frausto. “They will be missed. They had great leadership all year. We have some core players coming back next year. I would like to see twice as many players out for football next year. We are going to work hard in the off season and work in the weight room. I enjoyed coaching a great group of football players. We all learned a lot.”