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'Stingy Defense' and long passes lead to Union's 42-0 victory over Monticello
Kaleb Roach set up a TD run (by him) with this long run early in the first quarter.
Troy Hanus compiled a QB rating of 412.8.
Koby Alpers compiled 148 receiving yards, scoring on passes of 58 and 43 yards.
Juniors Kaleb Roach and Brayden Grosse each rushed for more than 100 yards.
The Union offense compiled just under 500 yards on 41 plays, a 12-yard-per play average. Vikettes host Benton in home volleyball opener; Bobcats win, 3-0
The Vinton-Shellsburg Vikettes hosted Benton Community Thursday in their first match at home this season.
Benton won, 25-14, 25-10, 25-19.
On Saturday, the Vikettes host a tournament. Other participating teams includeCamanche, Cedar Rapids Jefferson, Hampton-Dumont, Iowa Valley Community, Janesville, Valley Lutheran and West Delaware.
See the VS schedule/stat page HERE. VS-Union swimmers win again; defeat Linn-Mar, 91-83
Arabella Shepard won two individual events vs. Linn-Mar, and was on two first-place relay teams.
The Vinton-Shellsburg/Union girls swim team won its second meet of the year, remaining undefeated by defeating Linn-Mar, 91-83.
Coach Ashley Hesson summed up the success: "VSU won every event, and also took 2nd place in 4 of the 10 events. Again in this meet, every girl on our team scored points. Outnumbered VS-Union swim team wins at Waterloo East
The Vinton-Shellsburg/Union girls swimming team earned a win for the team in the coaching debut of Ashley Hesson.
Competing against Class 4A Waterloo East last Thursday at the Central Pool, the VS/Union team "swam an amazing meet against a team with 50% more swimmers," said Hesson.
Despite their larger squad, which includes divers (VSU has none, so East earned all the points for diving events), the VSU girls came out on top, says Hesson. Vinton Country Club Men's Tournament
By Matt Martin
The Vinton CountryClub Men's Tournament was held this past Sunday, August 20th.
Roger Murray survived an exciting 4 hole playoff over Mark Mossman to earn the men's club championship. Murray and Mossman carded 4 over par 74's while defending champion Matt Martin was one stroke back at 75.
A steady light rain throughout the first half of the tournament and some very difficult pin placements made scoring difficult for most of the golfers. VS Vikings 2017 football schedule
The VS Vikings only play four home games this year, but three of the away games are against our district's nearest neighbors, Center Point-Urbana, Benton Community and Independence.
The action starts Friday, at CPU.
Vinton-Shellsburg 2017 Schedule:
08/25 @Center Point-Urbana
09/01 Union, La Porte City
09/08 @Decorah
09/15 Waverly-Shell Ro
Viking seniors Struve, Will Edwards end careers with All-Star game win
The Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association (IHSBCA) sponsors the All-Star Series which is held Aug. 3rd-6th in Des Moines. Teams are: Large Schools East, Large Schools West, Small Schools East and Small Schools West. A coaching staff picks the top 16 players from half the state to determine the teams. Small Schools East is comprised of the top 16 players from Class 3A, 2A, and 1A players from the eastern half of the State. 2017 UNION ALUMNI WIN THE BIG MAN COMPETITION
Front Row, Left to Right: Brad Rempe, Jace Hadechek, Tanner Heckt, Jacob Clark, Keaton Newgren, Matt Schmitz, Carter Hennessy, Jordan Schmitz, Trev Hadechek and Josh Clark.
Back Row, Left to Right: Drew Edwards, Wesley Burnside, Jonathan Porter, Josh Dunkelberger, Reid Monroe, Cole Hinders, Bob Mangrich, Alex Barz, Dylan Stech, AJ Bunz, Dobson Douglass, Daycen Douglass, Tate Hadechek, Jay Scheel, Colton Bader, Dakota Hora, Garrett Woodson, Jared Wauters. Several Vikings named to IHSBCA All-District baseball team
After finishing the regular season ranked third in Class 3A, the Vinton-Shellsburg Viking baseball team has seen many of its players earning post-season honors.
The Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association has named its All-District teams.
Vikings recognized in the Northeast District include First Team honorees Nate Struve (pitcher), Will Edwards (catcher) and Tanner Davis (infield).
2017 Junior Gold Bowling Championships
The 2017 Junior Gold Bowling Championships were held in Cleveland Ohio with 1417 young men (U20) competing. Each youth bowler bowl four games on four different sport shot patterns. The competition started with two days of practices, which enabled each bowler to get an idea of how they should bowl on each sport pattern. These young men were bowling against other men from all over the United States and Puerto Rico.