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"Chester Raccoon stood at the edge of the forest and cried. 'I don't want to go to school,' he told his mother. 'I want to stay home with you. I want to play with my friends. And play with my toys. And read my books. And swing on my swing. Please may I stay home with you?'" — "The Kissing Ha…

Lake Central's Kylie Shoemake at Viking Invitational

Lake Central sophomore Kylie Shoemake replaces her ball on the ninth green during Tuesday's Viking Invitational in Valparaiso.

Valparaiso's Harley Dubsky at Viking Invitational

Valparaiso's Harley Dubsky putts during the Viking Invitational on Tuesday.

Valpo's Harley Dubsky at Viking Invitational

Valparaiso junior Harley Dubsky replaces her club during Tuesday's Viking Invitational.

Portage's Mackenzie Barcelli at Viking Invitational

Portage senior Mackenzie Barcelli watches her tee shot at Tuesday's Viking Invitational in Valparaiso.

Valpo's Harley Dubsky smacks tee shot at Viking Invite

Valparaiso junior Harley Dubsky smacks a tee shot at Tuesday's Viking Invitational golf tournament.

Valpo's Harley Dubsky chips at Viking Invitational

Valparaiso's Harley Dubsky chips onto the 10th green during the Viking Invitational golf tournament Tuesday.

Valparaiso's Harley Dubsky misses putt at Viking Invitational

Valparaiso's Harley Dubsky reacts to a missed putt at Tuesday's Viking Invitational.

Chesterton's Nicole Dutz at Viking Invitational

Chesterton senior and No. 1 golfer Nicole Dutz hits a shot at the Viking Invitational on Tuesday.

Merrillville's Maggie Connelly at Viking Invitational

Merrillville junior Maggie Connelly watches her tee shot sail during Tuesday's Viking Invitational in Valparaiso.

Lake Central's Kylie Shoemake approach shot at Viking Invite

Lake Central's Kylie Shoemake hits an approach shot to the 9th green during the Viking Invitational Tuesday.

Valparaiso's Bryon Duncan

Valparaiso's Bryon Duncan scores a touchdown near the end of the first half against Penn on Aug. 19. The Vikings running back also caught 11 passes in the game.

Penn at Valparaiso football game

Valparaiso's Zach Steiner catches a pass against Penn defender Jason Zappia on Friday at Viking Field at Valparaiso High School.

Penn at Valparaiso football game

Valparaiso's Alex Abney tries to tackle Penn's Jamil Davis on Friday at Viking Field at Valparaiso High School.

Penn at Valparaiso football game

Penn wide receiver Joseph Weller drops a pass in front of the Valparaiso bench Friday at Viking Field at Valparaiso High School.

Penn at Valparaiso football game

Valparaiso player Stephen Simms is tackled by a pair of Penn defenders Friday at Viking Field at Valparaiso High School. Penn defeated Valparaiso, 21-10.