Smoky Valley Girls Off to Strong Start

The Smoky Valley Vikings will host the Hesston Swathers Tuesday evening for a basketball double header in Lindsborg. The Lady Vikings are 3 and 1 on the season after a convincing win in Concordia last week 50-41. The boys are 1-2 and will play in the nightcap against a Swather team that is undefeated at 4-0. The Hesston boys beat Emporia last Friday 63-55, while the Vikings completed a sweep in Concordia, the boys winning 44-23 over the Panthers.

Splash time for #15 Smoky Valley’s McKinley Johnson vs SES

Splash time for #15 Smoky Valley’s McKinley Johnson vs SES

#3 Breanna Priddy had her third double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds in the Vikings win at Concordia last week

#3 Breanna Priddy had her third double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds in the Vikings win at Concordia last week

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Jr. Guard Ellie Brumbaugh is a threat to score

Jr. Guard Ellie Brumbaugh is a threat to score

or to steal the ball at any moment on the court

or to steal the ball at any moment on the court

#22 Sr. Kaylie Ryan goes up strong for two points vs SES

#22 Sr. Kaylie Ryan goes up strong for two points vs SES

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Head Coach Larry Van Der Wege has led the Vikings to a 3-1 start as Smoky Valley gets set to host Hesston on Tuesday with a 6 pm tip-off in Lindsborg.

Head Coach Larry Van Der Wege has led the Vikings to a 3-1 start as Smoky Valley gets set to host Hesston on Tuesday with a 6 pm tip-off in Lindsborg.

Photos by Olivia Garretson, Dala Town

Photos by Olivia Garretson, Dala Town