VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSUVikings.com) – Valley City State University football coach Dennis McCulloch has announced the addition of 20 student-athletes who recently signed letters of intent to join the Vikings next season.
The group features five college transfers and 15 high school seniors who have committed to continue their education and football careers at VCSU.
“It’s always exciting to welcome a new group of young men into our program,” said McCulloch. “Our coaching staff has put in the hours and miles to find student-athletes who fit our culture and are committed to the team. While the true impact of a recruiting class won’t be known for a few seasons, we are eager to see these student-athletes in a Viking uniform this fall.”
The group of signed student-athletes for the 2018 season includes eight from North Dakota, six from MInnesota, two from Arizona and one each from Texas, Washington, Alaska and Nebraska.
Photo Gallery: 2018 Football Recruits
McCulloch says recruiting is ongoing for the Vikings, and more additions will be announced in the coming weeks.
Valley City State University is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and plays in the North Star Athletic Association (NSAA) conference. VCSU is coming off a 5-5 season in 2017. The Vikings have won four conference championships in the last seven seasons and are 33-10 in conference play since 2011.
The Vikings will report to fall camp in early August and are scheduled to open the 2018 season Aug. 25 at rival University of Jamestown.
VCSU Football – 2018 Signed Recruits
North Dakota (8)
Logan Anderson – Jamestown, N.D. – Northern State University, TE, 6-2, 195 lbs
Bradley Davidson – Devils Lake, N.D. – University of Mary, DB, 5-11, 176 lbs
Jeremy Johnson – Souris, N.D. – Bottineau High School, DL, 6-2, 250 lbs
Isaiah Aaseby – Arthur, N.D. – Northern Cass High School, DB, 5-10, 190 lbs
Tayden Thomas – Cando, N.D. – Cando High School, DL, 6-4, 185 lbs
Alex Sell – West Fargo, N.D. – West Fargo High School, RB, 6-0, 175 lbs
Anfernee Economy – Langdon, N.D. – Langdon High School, WR, 6-0, 160 lbs
Kaden Krause – Mandan, N.D. – Mandan High School, QB/Athlete, 6-1, 165 lbs
Minnesota (6)
Arron Martin – Baxter, Minn. – Central Lakes College, LB, 5-11, 226 lbs
Joachim Kazmierczak – Stephen, Minn. – Stephen-Argyle High School, DL, 6-1, 210 lbs
Jacob Gottenborg – Pelican Rapids, Minn. – Pelican Rapids High School, WR, 6-2, 185 lbs
John McIntire – Verndale, Minn. – Verndale High School, OL, 5-11, 260 lbs
Mack Jones – Verndale, Minn. – Verndale High School, QB, 6-0, 185 lbs
Gunnar Olstad – Moorhead, Minn. – Moorhead High School, OL, 6-1, 244 lbs
Arizona (2)
Avien Romero – Yuma, Ariz. – Cibola High School, OL, 6-0, 290 lbs
Christian Alvarado – Surprise, Ariz. – Valley Vista High School, LB, 5-10, 218 lbs
Texas (1)
Sal Avila – El Paso, Texas – El Dorado High School, DB, 5-9, 190 lbs
Washington (1)
Luke Ross – Sumner, Wash. – Sumner High School, QB, 6-2, 175 lbs
Alaska (1)
Presley Piliati – Anchorage, Alaska – Santa Rosa Junior College, LB, 6-0, 250 lbs
Nebraska (1)
Spencer Dorsey – Tecumseh, Neb. – Dakota College Bottineau, OL, 5-11, 285 lbs
