Viking Football comes to Hillsboro Stadium
July 19th, 2010 by Terry Goldman
In a few weeks I will hear the rolling thunder of the local high school drumline coming from over the hill from my house, the metrical chant of cheerleaders practicing their routines, the echo of helmets and pads crunching followed by the blaring sound of coaches’ blowing whistles to end a play, all in preparation for football season.
Out here in Washington County we have even more reason to celebrate football this season as NCAA Division I (FCS) makes its way out west. That’s right, the Portland State University (PSU) Vikings will be playing their four home games this season at Hillsboro Stadium, due to renovations at their home field, PGE Park. Under the leadership of first-time head coach
Nigel Burton, the Vikings are looking to bring a new game to the field this season. Coach Burton played for the Washington Huskies in the late ‘90s, and has an impressive coaching resume, which includes his most recent role as defensive coordinator for the Nevada Wolf Pack.
We are excited to welcome visiting fans to Hillsboro for some fantastic football action. The SpringHill Suites in Hillsboro located less than a mile from Hillsboro Stadium is offering discounted rates for PSU home games. For more information or to book a room at the SpringHill Suites, click the following links. Studio Suite with one King bed. Studio Suite with two Queen beds. For a complete list of hotels in Washington County, visit the Reserve Hotels section of our website.
Idaho State University, the Viking’s first home game opponent, kicks off the season with a 5:05 p.m. game on October 2, 2010. Additional home game opponents include:
- University of Montana, October 16th
- Eastern Washington University, October 30th.
- Northern Colorado, November 13th
A little inspiration to get you pumped.
For a complete schedule of PSU Football Games and ticket information, check out their website at www.GoViks.com. We look forward to seeing you in Viking Green at Hillsboro Stadium this fall.
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