Parents's Night: Vikings win, 9-2 over Charles City

VINTON TODAY
July 11, 2017 12:00 am

After introducing and thanking their parents for their support all season and throughout their baseball careers, the Vinton-Shellsburg baseball team wrapped up its home regular season with a 9-2 win.

Big week for Viking baseball: WaMac West Champs plan Parents Night, prepare for post-season on home field

VINTON TODAY
July 10, 2017 12:00 am

After celebrating winning the WaMaC West Division on Friday with a split at No. 5 Marion, the 3rd-ranked Class 3A Vinton-Shellsburg Viking baseball team wraps up its regular season with a home non-conference game vs.

Vikings sweep Union; to play conference rival Marion on Friday

VINTON TODAY
July 6, 2017 12:00 am

The Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings won two games over Union by the 10-run rule Wednesday in Vinton, defeating the Knights, 10-0 and 13-3. Coach Jim Struve offered the following game summaries: Game 1 Vikings Win 10-0 in 5 innings over Union.

Marriott gets confidence boost, top check at Hogan Memorial

VINTON TODAY
July 3, 2017 12:00 am

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuPbfw8onjM[/embed] It sounds hard to believe, but even Hunter Marriott needs a confidence boost once in a while.

600 Club: Struve reaches new milestone with VS win

VINTON TODAY
June 30, 2017 12:00 am

A week of Viking baseball milestones: Tanner Davis hit his first home run; Coach Jim Struve earned his 600th win as VS baseball coach. Wednesday's torrential rains interrupted the Vinton-Shellsburg baseball team's quest to earn Win No.

Hogan Memorial set for Sunday

VINTON TODAY
June 30, 2017 12:00 am

By Bill Martin, IMCA The IMCA Modified winner at Ben ­ton County Speedway's 23rdannual Hogan Memorial could take home a check for more than $5,000.

Little things keep adding up to big wins for Viking baseball; VS sweeps Benton

VINTON TODAY
June 20, 2017 12:00 am

Connor Miracle scores on a suicide squeeze bunt play during the VS sweep at Benton. It's doing a lot of little things right that make the difference, Coach Jim Struve said to his team after they defeated Benton Community 6-1, and 5-1 Monday in Van Horne.

Vikings avenge Substate loss with sweep of Central DeWitt

VINTON TODAY
June 19, 2017 12:00 am

The 2016 Vinton-Shellsburg baseball season ended with a loss at Central DeWitt in the Sub-State game, as the Sabers defeated the Vikes 6-5 to earn a trip to last year's State Tournament.

Defense, pitching give Vikings sweep of W Delaware

VINTON TODAY
June 11, 2017 12:00 am

After scoring 17 runs in a losing effort in two games against Solon, the Vinton-Shellsburg baseball team swept a double-header by relying on pitching and defense.

Errors lead to Vikings' first loss; Solon sweeps VS

VINTON TODAY
June 9, 2017 12:00 am

Five errors led to seven unearned runs in a four-run loss for the Vinton-Shellsburg baseball team Wednesday evening against Solon. The Viking defense improved in the second game, but a late rally fell short as Solon swept VS.