Vikings go 1-2 in flag football tournament

Vallecitos Elementary School participated in a flag football tournament at Hamilton High School in Anza Jan. 18, and the Vikings won one of their three games.

"We turned out to be more competitive than I thought," said Vallecitos coach Ray Hanbeck. "Usually football is not one of our stronger sports."

Six points were awarded for a touchdown, and although there was no kicking for extra points, a team could choose between a one-point conversion attempt from the 3-yard line or a two-point conversion attempt from the 12-yard line. A team could only pass for a one-point conversion but could either...