Sports

Our adult softball summer league has concluded for the sesason. Pictured are the three league champions. 2012 Men's Lower League Champion - Fareway/Rielly's Floors/Walker's Wildlife Reflections Front row (l-r)  Josh Adrian, Brad Walker, Terry Walker, Byron Walker, Earl Salee Back row (l-r)  Casey Hansen, Shane Cox, Jesse Cottrell, Bart Bruce, Jeff Silberger, Jordan Truax, Zach Mann 2012 Men's Upper League Champion - Mike's Service Center Front Row (l-r)   Pat Landers, Matt Erickson, Luke Erickson, Cody Smith Back Row (l-r)   Ben Thompson, Nick Decker, Eric Hummel, Chris Fisher, Jake Hasbrouck 2012 Women's League Champion - Grinnin' Pitches Front row (l-r)  Jenna Relf, Jess Relf, Channing Merchant, Lindsay Pipho Back row (l-r)   Morgan Ollinger, Alicia Knight, Ashley Jordan, Brooke Skram, Madonna Merchant Not pictured: Britt Robinson, Kelsey Beatty, Allison Emrich Coed softball league will continue through October.

After dressing in black and waving gold Spirit Towels during last Friday's game, the Vinton-Shellsburg football fans dressed in brightly-colored clothes for Friday night's game. Hundreds of neon green T-shirts had been made and ordered (and extras are available at the Black & Gold Shop at LaGrange Pharmacy). Those who already have an older neon shirt of any color were encouraged to wear them as the Vikings host Oelwein in the district opener.

The Vinton-Shellsburg Cross Country teams finished fourth (boys) and sixth (girls) at Grinnell on Tuesday evening. Lily Horst led the VS girls, finishing 4th, while Ricky Jeray was the first Viking runner to cross the finish line, in 19th place overall. "The heat was on," says coach John Fraier. "The competition was fierce. We finished strong and we will welcome the cooler temps this weekend at Benton.

  Vinton’s Scott Hogan won the feature in the Modifieds class at the Benton County Speedway on Sunday, Sept. 2. Sports Mod winner Mike Hogancamp celebrated his first trip to Victory Lane. Other winners the feature races at the Benton County Speedway on Sunday, Sept. 2, included: Hobby Stock: Jacob Keiser Stock Car: Curtis Roster Sports Compact: Nathan Chandler   See complete results HERE.

A stout field of 111 teams filled the pit area for Budweiser Season Championship Night at Independence Motor Speedway. A trio of drivers topped off track championships by taking home feature wins on the final night of the 2012 season. Drivers were lined up straight-up based on season point totals for the championship events, with five laps added to those features.

The Vinton-Shellsburg football team heads into district play next week with a 1-1 record following Friday's loss at home to South Tama. The Viking offense struggled throughout the first half, as the Trojans built a 27-0 lead. Max Griffith and Tanner Spies scored the Vikings touchdowns on passes from Grant Sagan. Sagan and Chase Overton shared QB duties until Overton was injured late in the second quarter.

Williamsburg beat Vinton-Shellsburg on the volleyball court at VSHS on Thursday evening, 3-1.   Game scores were: 25-20 16-25 6-25 14-25 The Vikette Tournament begins at 9 a.m. tomorrow. Other teams competing will include: Alburnett, Dike-New Hartford CSD, Janesville, Jesup Community Schools, Union and West Delaware.

Scott Merchant said his original goal with the gold Spirit Towels was to have enough to give to every student at Vinton-Shellsburg High School. "We've been trying to encourage more students to attend the games," said Merchant this morning. But the sponsors with whom Merchant shared his ideas wanted to do even more; they have paid for 1,000 towels, which will be distributed both to students and to adults attending tonight's game.

  On Monday, Aug. 27, the South West Community College (SWCC) Spartan volleyball team, which includes 2012 VS graduate Ashley Strong, kicked off their season by travelling to Southeast Nebraska Community Collegein Beatrice, NE.After dropping the first two games 14-25 and 13-25, the Spartans rallied to take the final three games 25-21, 29-27, and 15-12.

The VSHS XC boys team took First place with a team score of 53 points Tues night at Williamsburg.  Girls varsity team placed 4th out of a total of 9 teams.  All the VSHS teams represented our school well! 1st picture     Varsity boys start 2nd picture    Varsity girls start 3rd pic