Three games into the fall and North Salinas has already equaled last year's entire win total, gaining a measure of redemption against two opponents.
While last year's eight game losing streak is in the rear view mirror, players don't need a reminder of how fast things can change. Remember, the Vikings started 2-0 last season.
The wheels aren't falling off this year. Players and coaches are on the same page. There's harmony in the locker room.
North Salinas has a defense that could be special in the Pacific Division, having returned a fumble and two interceptions for touchdowns this year.
An emphasis on special teams is paying dividends after North Salinas blocked a punt last Friday and returned it for a touchdown.
What's scary about the Vikings is the offense is still building that chemistry. Junior quarterback Tim Burkhardt has shown flashes. Improvement in the ground game could make them lethal.
John Devine has been writing about high school sports in Monterey County since, well, practically since he was an athlete at King City in the days just after leather helmets. In PrepNation, John has even more in-depth analysis of the latest results and news he's brought to you in The Herald and in his weekly videos.
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