Griffifth unanimous choice for Wamac West All-Conference girls BB

V-S COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
February 25, 2015 12:31 pm

Congratulations to Maci Griffith for her unanimous selection to the Wamac West All Conference Girls Basketball team.  Two other Vikettes, Brea Burroughs and Chelsey Mier, earned honorable mention.

10 VAC members qualify for 12 & U Swimming Championship; several place

V-S FFA
February 25, 2015 12:13 pm

Ten swimmers from the Vinton Aquatic Club qualified for the Iowa Swimming 12 and Under State Championship event, which took place Feb. 20-22 in Iowa City.

Sportsmanship rules for V-S Bowlers, says coach after successful season

VINTON TODAY
February 24, 2015 7:43 pm

The crowded alleys and gallery full of spectators at the Plaza Lanes in Des Moines this week are evidence of how much bowling is catching on in high schools around Iowa.

Viking Michael Neal earns fifth place medal

VINTON TODAY
February 22, 2015 11:27 pm

Vinton-Shellsburg senior Michael Neal ended his high school wrestling career with a pin, and a fifth place finish in the Class 2A 152 wrestling event on Saturday.

A perfect 10: Schedule announced for IMCA Haw­keye Dirt Tour

BILL MARTIN, IMCA
February 19, 2015 12:39 pm

 The Hawkeye Dirt Tour takes its first green flag Tuesday, May 12 at the home track of IMCA Modifieds, Benton County Speedway in Vinton. In all, 10 dates are on the schedule for the sixth annual series.

Viking boys prepare for first-ever State tournament appearance

VINTON TODAY
February 19, 2015 7:47 am

A new tradition for Vinton-Shellsburg athletes who earn the right to compete at the State level in their sports has begun.  Ehlinger's Vinton Express and McDonald's welcomed the V-S bowling team to the business on Thursday evening to give residents a chance to congratulate the bowlers.

Steve Berry to join Iowa Bowling Hall of Fame

VINTON TODAY
February 17, 2015 1:05 pm

Many people who walk into Berry’s Lanes in Vinton see Steve Berry first as the guy behind the counter at the bowling alley which his father started and he continues to run.

Wood, Bunge take 2nd in district individual bowling event

VS BOWLING COACH AMBER PATTEE
February 16, 2015 12:03 pm

On Saturday, Feb. 14, eight of the Vinton Shellsburg Varsity Bowlers competed in an Individual District Tournament. Cole Garwood (644) and Alyssa Bunge (584) were the top qualifiers overall.

On to State: Wehage and Neal to wrestle Thursday

VINTON TODAY
February 16, 2015 9:00 am

When the 2015 State Wrestling Meet begins later this week, two Viking wrestlers will be in Des Moines, hoping for a shot at a state title Max Wehage (126) and Micheal Neal (152) both finished in second place at the District event on Saturday at Aplington-Parkersburg High School.

Vikings fall to Independence at Regional Dual event

VINTON TODAY
February 11, 2015 8:30 am

The Vinton-Shellsburg wrestling team advanced to the Regional Dual event for the first time, but faced a tough Independence opponent. Just three Vikings (Steve Henry, 285; Max Wehage, 216 and Nick Hyland, 138) recorded victories in a 62-9 loss.