The Vinton-Shellsburg Viking 4 x 200 relay team, which set an indoor Wamac record earlier this season, continues to win. The quartet of Joel Barnes, Jordan Womochil, Tyler Bartz and Nick Hyland won first place at the Viking Invitational Thursday in Vinton, with a time of 1:31.

The VS Vikettes won again on the golf course, defeating Independence in a dual at Independence on Thursday afternoon. Senior Lauren Tandy (44) was the medalist and sophomore Alex Maynard earned her first medal, finishing second with a 48.

Nearly 50 young people (including some girls) have participated in the first-ever Vinton-Shellsburg 7-on-7 football passing league. Those who have not yet signed up are welcome to attend upcoming sessions, says league organizer Andy May.

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.

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 report: April 12, 2016 V-S Girls Golf @ Tama-Toledo Country Club, par 35 Weather: sunny, in the 50s Team Scores: Varsity Vinton-Shellsburg       197 South Tama                 242   V-S JV                                    243  Medalist: Lauren Tandy              45 Runner up medalist: Rachel Tandy              49 Varsity Scores: Lauren Tandy              45 Rachel Tandy              49 Olivia Walker              50 Alex Maynard             53 non counters: Abbe Wilson (55), Brandi Gerber (56) V-S JV: Halie Engler                56  (JV medalist) Emily Blake                Lindsey Miller Anna Sagan                 The V-S team members were happy to walk away with a win and lower scores tonight.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.