Vitzthum having a strong career finish
Former Humboldt High athlete Tyler Vitzthum is one of the main ball carriers for the unbeaten Grand View University football team this season. Submitted photo.
Tyler Vitzthum gets a little emotional as his Grand View University football team pushes their way into post-season.
Vitzthum, a former Humboldt High standout, is in the fifth and final season of his career with the Vikings, a perennial NAIA power from Des Moines.
“I feel really good about how the season is going for myself and for our team. I feel really connected with the coaches and my teammates. We are doing everything we can to put ourselves into position for post-season,” Vitzthum said.
Vitzthum is one of two running backs who get the bulk of the carries each game for the Vikings, who closed out their regular season in a 40-0 victory over Clarke University last Saturday in Dubuque.
Entering their final game at Clarke College, Vitzthum (76 reps for 418 yards) and teammate Avery Gates (72-468) were the leading rushers this season with Dalten Van Pelt (54-238) next in line.
Vitzthum sat out the Clarke contest to heal up from an injury and get rested for the Vikings’ first round playoff game, which will be on Nov. 25 as they drew a first round bye with a 9-0 record and a No. 2 ranking.
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