Vikings Reclaim The 'Monterey Rock' Trophy

Parker 21, Craig 14, at Monterey Stadium, Friday, October 2, 2009



After residing in the Craig Trophy case for the last two years the Monterey Rock returned to Parker when the Vikings beat Craig 21-14. Parker used a ball control offense to control the clock in the second half. Viking quarterback Tyler Teubert [5] and center Tyler Brossard [57] are pictured in second half action.

Adam Vesterfelt a 6' 0, 195 pound sophomore who rushed for 191 yards on 39 carries is pictured following the blocking of Cody Taber [33], Calvin Nauer [88], Hayden Simonis [77], Tyler Kartman [39], and Cody Colson [64].

Receiver Joe Allen [82] is pictured above. Allen had five catches for 43 yards. His 12 yard reception [above right] of a Tyler Teubert pass in the third quarter kept a TD drive alive. Allen also had 14 carries for 52 yards.

Craig's Brett Bates [89] is pictured on a 15 yard pass reception in the third quarter. Parker's Sam Enerson is shown closing on Bates. Above right: Joe Allen returning the second half kickoff .

The Parker offensive line helped the Viking ground game rush for 253 yards on 58 carries.

Parker's Trevor Boyle [70] and Trever Steinke are pictured above in first half action. Craig quarterback Myles Johnson [3] connected on an 8 yard pass to Keegan Kelly [25] while Mike Pregont [72] and David Swanson [78] set up the pocket protection for Johnson.

Above left [L-R]: Jeff Henke and Trevor Steinke apply pressure to QB Cam Wright. Above right: Ross Hanson [42] and Tyler Kartman [39] help stop Cam Wright on a third quarter option play.

After losing his helmet Lucas Comstock [35] kept pursuing to the ball in order to help teammate Trevor Steinke who is pictured disrupting Wright's fourth quarter pass.

Trevor Boyle [70], Ross Hanson [42], Dan Treinen [30], and safety Ryan Shelton are shown in first half action closing on Craig quarterback Miles Johnson.

Parker fullback Cody Taber [33] takes a handoff from QB Tyler Teubert during the third quarter. Also pictured are [L-R]: Hayden Simonis [77], Cody Colson [hidden], Tyler Brossard [57], Lucas Wimmer [74], and Calvin Nauer [88].

Adam Vesterfelt on a third quarter carry. Jacob Johnson [60] helped give Vesterfelt a seam to run in.

The Parker team is grateful for the student and adult support at the games. Some of the Parker students are pictured above. Despite a rainy cool night a large crowd turned out for the 43rd game in the Parker - Craig football series.

Football is a game of emotions. Win or lose athletes respond to the high and low emotions of athletic competition.


After two tough losses the Vikings survived a highly competitive game with cross town rival Craig. Joe Allen , M Jay Bouska, and Torrance Anderson are pictured after the game.