CANTON, MISSOURI - The 3rd-ranked Grand View football team traveled to Canton, Missouri, on Saturday afternoon to kick off Heart of America action. The Vikings put together a solid offensive performance, leading to a 45-13 victory over the Wildcats, advancing their overall record to 4-0 and their Heart of America conference record to 1-0.

The Vikings' offense set the tone early, putting together a methodical 66-yard drive on their opening possession. Running back Dalten Van Pelt capped it with a 9-yard touchdown run, giving Grand View an early 7-0 lead. Quarterback Jackson Waring was efficient under center, showcasing his dual-threat ability throughout the half. He connected with Aisea Toki on a 15-yard completion to convert a critical 4th down, keeping the momentum on Grand View's side.

The Viking defense was equally impressive, consistently stifling the Wildcats' offensive efforts. Jackson Filer and the rest of the defensive front caused havoc, limiting Culver-Stockton to negative yardage on multiple drives and forcing the Wildcats into several long-yardage situations. Defensive linemen Casey Trudo and Carson Hagan each recorded sacks, while John Argo and Skylar James provided solid secondary support.

On the offensive side, Waring's precision continued as he connected on a 65-yard touchdown pass to Toki early in the second quarter, widening the gap to 21-0. The Vikings added another score, this time on a 1-yard rush by Van Pelt after Waring connected with Louis Brooks on a 34-yard pass that set them up on the Culver-Stockton 1-yard line.

Cory Wood rounded out the half with a 35-yard field goal to give Grand View a commanding 31-0 lead heading into the locker room.

The No. 3-ranked Grand View Vikings extended their commanding lead in the third quarter, going up 38-0 over Culver-Stockton. Jackson Waring led a nine-play, 55-yard drive, capping it with a 6-yard rushing touchdown. The Viking defense remained dominant, forcing multiple stops, including a turnover on downs.

Grand View Vikings triumphed over Culver-Stockton with a final score of 45-13, showcasing their dominance on both sides of the ball.

Quarterback Jackson Waring led the offensive charge, throwing for 229 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for two scores. The Grand View defense, anchored by John Argo and Casey Trudo, effectively halted the Wildcats' attempts to mount a comeback, allowing only two touchdowns throughout the game.

KEY STATISTICS 

• Grand View moves to 10-0 all-time versus the Wildcats. 
• Jackson Waring showcased dual-threat ability with 229 passing yards and 2 rushing TDs, finishing the game with a total of 283 all-purpose yards.
• Aisea Toki led the receiving corps with 119 yards on 5 receptions, including a 65-yard touchdown.
• Dalten Van Pelt made a big impact on the ground with 2 rushing touchdowns and added 17 receiving yards.
• Louis Brooks remained consistent with 72 receiving yards on 5 catches and added a 34-yard long reception.
• John Argo led the team with 8 tackles (5 solo) and was a force in the backfield with 3 tackles for loss, contributing to 7 negative yards.
• Jackson Filer tallied 7 tackles (3 solo), including 2 tackles for loss, continuing his disruptive presence on the field.
• Casey Trudo posted a well-rounded game with 3 tackles, including a sack for 8 yards and a pass breakup.
• Carson Hagan added pressure with 2 tackles, a sack for 5 yards, and a quarterback hurry.
• Prince Brown provided excellent coverage with 2 pass breakups, shutting down key Culver-Stockton passing plays.
• Cade Sheedy finished with 4 tackles (2 solo) and a tackle for loss for 4 yards, anchoring the defense.
• Cory Wood was perfect, going 1-for-1 on field goals, hitting a 35-yarder, and converting all 5 extra points for a total of 8 points.
• Kody Kruschwitz averaged 60.2 yards on 6 kickoffs, with four touchbacks, and had two punts averaging 43.5 yards, including a long

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