Sports
VSU Double Dual with Linn Mar (JV) and Tipton
Vinton-Shellsburg/Union won six events, including all three relays last Thursday night.The 200 Free Relay had their fastest time of the season at 1:58.41. Olivia Schminke had some fantastic splits, going 27.15 in her 50 yard leg of the 200 Free Relay, 1:01.52 in her 100 leg of the 400 Free Relay and 36.20 in her 50 Breaststroke leg of the 200 Medley Relay.
Volleyball Standings for Class 3A Schools
The 2023 FOURTH Iowa High School Volleyball RankingsCompiled by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic UnionThursday, September 14, 2023 can be seen below! Click to view results!
Girls Swimming Williamsburg Invitational 9/11/23
The Williamsburg meet resulted in medals for two local swimmers. Tori Elwick came away with two 3rd place finishes in her individual 50 and 100 Freestyles. Olivia Schminke has been making great strides in a new event for her this season - the 100 Breaststroke - cutting time each meet she swims it. She took home a 2nd place medal last night and shaved well over 2 seconds off her previous best. Viking Wrestling Club October 10, 2023
The Viking Wrestling club is designed to help area youth improve their wrestling skills, be part of a team, and build a foundation for future wrestling activities. There will be several optional opportunities throughout the year to attend tournaments and dual meets across Iowa in preparation for AAU and Super Pee Wee District and State competitions.
Girls Swimming Waterloo Meet on 9/9/23
Girls Swimming was at Waterloo Saturday for a 9-team invitational. Final results are attached, and one photo - Olivia Schminke completing the breaststroke leg of her 200 Individual Medley, she placed 4th out of 23 in the event.Tori Elwick was our highest place finisher on the day - bringing home a 3rd place finish in the 100 Freestyle in a time of 1:01. Vinton Lions Club 1st Annual Pickleball Tournament - Battle for the Paddle
The Vinton Lions Foundation will hold its 1st Annual Pickleball Tournament, "Battle for the Paddle." A one day Pickleball Tournament with limited spots available, so it may fill up quickly!Registration Opens at 9:00 AM on Saturday, September 9, 2023 – ONLINE ONLY REGISTRATIONS ACCEPTED Links and QR Code will not be active until this time.The link for registration can be found here: https://www. Special Olympics Iowa Hosts Inaugural Fall Classic September 29 and 30
~The tournament is open to the public, and admission is free~ Athletes and Unified partners from across the state will assemble in West Des Moines on September 29 and 30 to compete in the Special Olympics Iowa Fall Classic. The Fall Classic will feature over 600 athletes competing in volleyball, pickleball, flag football, equestrian, and Unified golf.
Benton County Speedway Bullring Lil Racer Car Club closes its season this Sunday
Kids, stop by the Lil Racer Car Club at Benton County Speedway this Sunday and help us get ready for next Spring 2024, our 19th year in business. Color a picture and take home a trophy, enjoy a free juice pouch, grab a racing flag and/or a stuffed animal of your choice. Be sure to also grab some freezer pops, as we will be shutting it off after the races are over.
3rd annual Nathan's Miles Glow Fun Run & Walk Saturday, October 28, 2023
The 3rd annual Nathan's Miles Glow Fun Run & Walk will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 7 pm.There will be a 1-mile kids run that will start at 6:15 pm, with the 5K starting at 7 pm at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School. Register at RunSignUp.com (search for Nathan's Miles) and get your glow on!!! 100% of the proceeds go to fund scholarships for Vinton Shellsburg seniors, awarded largely based on work ethic. Girls Swim Results: Grinnell 8/29/23
The beauty of swimming is that it can be an individual sport just as much as it can be a team sport. With our numbers being low this season, it will be very tough to compete on the team level with other schools that have squads two, three or four times our size. And with swimming being a one-class sport, we swim against lots of schools that are two, three or even 10-times our size.