Vikes to close out season
against South Robeson

By DAN BISER
Sports Editor

The last victory for the West Columbus High School football came on Oct. 20 of last season when they beat the South Robeson Mustangs 28-12 at Rowland.

Coach Vern Brigman’s Vikings rallied for 22 points in final quarter to overtake the Mustangs.

The Vikings will be out to gain another win over the Mustangs Friday night at 7:30 when they close out their schedule at home. West Columbus is trying to avoid its first winless season since 2000 when it finished at 0-11.

West Columbus is 0-5 in conference and 0-10 for the season while South Robeson is 1-3 and 2-7.

West Columbus fell to East Bladen 42-0 last week and South Robeson bowed to West Bladen 32-8.

West Columbus’ losses this season include a 7-0 setback at the hands of longtime rival Whiteville and a 23-15 overtime loss to Red Springs. They also gave a good showing in a 27-19 loss to North Brunswick.

Friday’s game will mark the final home appearance for several WCHS senior players, including senior two-way back Travis Leggett, a four-year starter.