Vikings volleyball team advances to state tournament

The Cook County Vikings volleyball team is returning to the state tournament. The Vikings claimed the 7A tournament championship with a victory over Deer River on Saturday, Nov. 5. The championship game was held in Virginia, with the Vikings winning in three straight sets by the scores 25-16, 25-16, 25-16.

The Vikings will face Caledonia on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. in round one of the state tournament. The game will take place in the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.  

For more information on the upcoming state tournament, click here. 

A Go Fund Me site has been set up to help the Vikings volleyball team have a safe and successful trip to the state tournament in St. Paul. To help support the Vikings, click here.  

Below is an interview with Vikings Coach Pam Taylor about the team’s return to the state tournament in 2016.