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Vikings claim first-ever Flag Football District Championship Title, defeating Choctaw 9-7

The Fort Walton Beach High School Vikings made history on Thursday night, securing their first-ever Flag Football District Championship title with a 9-7 victory over the previously undefeated Choctawhatchee Indians at Steve Riggs Stadium. In a rematch of their March 7 meeting, where Choctaw emerged victorious with a 13-6 win, the Vikings sought redemption and delivered a […]

Jared Williams

The Fort Walton Beach High School Vikings made history on Thursday night, securing their first-ever Flag Football District Championship title with a 9-7 victory over the previously undefeated Choctawhatchee Indians at Steve Riggs Stadium.

In a rematch of their March 7 meeting, where Choctaw emerged victorious with a 13-6 win, the Vikings sought redemption and delivered a stellar performance in front of their home crowd.

The game kicked off at 7:30 pm, with the Vikings taking an early 7-0 lead in the first quarter.

The Vikings’ defense held strong, keeping the Indians scoreless through the first three quarters. In the third quarter, Fort Walton Beach added two more points to their tally, extending their lead to 9-0.

Choctaw mounted a comeback attempt in the fourth quarter, scoring seven points to close the gap. However, the Vikings’ denied the Indians any further scoring opportunities and secured the historic 9-7 victory.

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