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Noren, Stueck lead Viking golfers to win vs. S. Tama

Grant Noren (37) and Tyler Stueck (36) led Viking golfers to victory Tuesday. Grant Noren led the way Tuesday carding a 36 as the Vikings defeated South Tama 150 – 214.  The course is in great shape and the temperature was perfect to get the season started. ...

Vikette Golf: Tandy sisters lead V-S to win at S. Tama

Rachel & Lauren Tandy: Sisters led VS at S. Tama golf dual. Lauren and Rachel Tandy led the Vinton-Shellsburg girls golf team to victory at South Tama on Tuesday. Lauren was the medalist with a 45; younger sister Rachel was runner-up at 49 Coach's r...

Wolf Creek wins again in Iowa City

Wolf Creek wins two more vs. Iowa City Trojans (28-21) and Marion (42-21)! 4-0! There are no cancellations for rugby matches, you just play in the elements.   All matches were ...

Thornton outruns Brown for IMCA Frostbuster checkers at Benton County

Ricky Thornton Jr. posted a second straight Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modified Frostbuster win Sunday His first-ever visit to Benton County Speedway ended with Ricky Thornton Jr.'s second $1,000 Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modified Frostbuster feature win in as many nights. Thornton followed ...

Vikettes win first triangular of season at Solon

Senior Olivia Walker led the VS girls golf team to victory over Solon and West Delaware on Thursday.  Walker shot a 51 for the Vikings, who edged Solon by 1 stroke.  Coach's ...

\'Box full of trophies\' for local bowlers at C.R. tourney

Steve Berry's Youth bowlers bowled well in the City Bowling tournament at May City in Cedar Rapids earlier this spring.  Ea...

22nd Annual Hogan Memorial set for July 3

The 22nd annual Hogan Memorial will be held Sunday, July 3 at Benton County Speedway.  Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modifieds headline the holiday weekend special in Vinton. The Fast Sha...

Wolf Creek Rugby team enters second year; wins two games in DM area

The Wolf Creek Knights pose for a photo after two wins to kick off the 2016 rugby season. Union athletes are among players in one of the state's fastest growing organized sports: Rugby.   Friday night in Altoona, the Wolf Creek Knights opened up with convincing wins ove...

Vikettes play first VS soccer game on new field

Lindsey Cornell battles the WD defenders for the ball near the goal in Monday's home opener. The portable speaker and scoreboard stayed inside. Bleachers replaced lawn chairs and blankets – although many of the spectators brought blankets for warmth in the windy, rainy 40-degree ...

Former Viking player McAbee to coach his first varsity game tonight

Kyle McAbee will coach his first varsity soccer game tonight, leading VS at Western Dubuque. Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series featuring Vinton-Shellsburg athletes and coaches who are continuing to pass lessons about life and sports to young players. Today, we meet Kyle ...