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NILES — The Niles football team edged Portland with a 37-34 win Friday and Brenden Olsen was a key reason why. The 6-6 junior caught two passes for 32 yards – including a crucial 2-point conversion catch – had four tackles on defense and caught the game-sealing interception in the closing seconds to help the Vikings win their first football regional title.

Leader Publications spoke with Olsen about his performance and what the win means for the Vikings program: