Carlson signs with Valley City State

Valley City State University (VCSU) football coach Dennis McCulloch announced that Staples native Hunter Carlson has signed a letter of intent to attend VCSU and play football for the Vikings this fall. 

A 6-foot-5, 275-pound lineman, Carlson is currently a senior at Staple-Motley High School. He’s the son of Bobbi Blanchard and Leo Carlson.

Valley City State University is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and plays in the North Star Athletic Association (NSAA) conference.

VCSU is coming off a 6-4 season in 2016 and a second-place finish in the NSAA standings. The Vikings have won four conference championships in the last six seasons and advanced to the NAIA National Playoffs in 2014. The Viking football program is 29-6 in conference play since 2011.