VYO football holds season-opener
Vandalia went 2-2 against Carlinville on Saturday.

Vandalia seventh-grader Logan Sullens sheds a tackler during the VYO team’s 28-0 win against Carlinville on Saturday. More photos will be available on Thursday in the ‘This week in sports’ gallery at www.leaderunion.com.

Vandalia fifth-grader Brandon Boley (85) runs upfield after making a catch from quarterback Caleb Slater. He would score a touchdown on the play for the VYO team’s only score during a 30-6 loss to Carlinville on Saturday. Blake Morrison (16) and Tanner Swain (12) are also pictured.

Vandalia sixth-grader Jarrett Pasley (right) strikes the Heisman Trophy pose while making a cut during a run against Carlinville on Saturday. The VYO squad would fall, 18-14.

The VYO eighth-grade team listens to its coach before its game against Carlinville on Saturday. The eighth-graders had the best outing among VYO clubs, winning, 28-0.
