Sports
JIM THOMPSON - June 5th, 2012 10:05 am

The 11U Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings traveled to Des Moines this past weekend and emerged champions of the "A" Classic USSSA Tournament. The team went 5-0 and outscored their opponents 58-17 in the tournament. They are currently ranked #1 in the state in Class A. Front row (L to R) - Cole Neilson, Brock Radeke, Scott Betterton, Luke Radeke, Weston Powers, Riley Deklotz.
VINTON TODAY, PHOTOS PAT JORGENSEN - June 4th, 2012 11:36 pm

Here are a few pictures from the State Trap Shoot from Saturday in Cedar Falls.
In all, there were over 900 competitors.
First picture is Wyatt Lebeda who placed in the top ten of over 900 shooters in the state with a score of 97/100
2nd pict. is of the girls on the team competing
3rd pict. shows the line of 35 trap houses tha
SCOTT TJABRING-ACTION TRACK PHOTOGRAPHY - June 4th, 2012 10:06 am

Winners of the June 3, 2012 feature races at the Benton County Speedway include:
Stock Car: Phil Holtz
Hobby Stock: Chris Luloff
Sports Mod: Danny Dvorak
Modifieds: Troy Cordes
Sport Compact: Nathan Chandler
See complete results HERE.
JEFF TILSON, RED CEDAR SHOOTERS - June 4th, 2012 8:45 am

The Vinton-Shellsburg Red Cedar Shooters Trap Team finished its 2012 season with a 9th place finish at the Iowa High School State Trap Championships, and ranked 10th overall in the statewide league standings.
A total of 903 shooters, representing 88 Iowa High schools, competing in over 180 5-person squads competed in the all day event held at the Cedar Falls Gun Club Saturday.
VINTON TODAY - June 3rd, 2012 10:35 pm
The 4th annual “Go 4 the Pin! Golfing 4 Wrestlers” Golf Tournament to raise money for the VSHS Wrestling Team takes place June 16. Registration deadline is June 8. See more information below, or click HERE to see a flyer.
v Saturday, June 16, 2012
v 9 hole tournament
v 2-Person best shot (played in groups of 6)
v Shot gun start at 12:30pmand 3:30pmat the Vinton Country Club
v Lunch served from 2:30-4:30in the clubhouse (both tee times eat together)
v $60.
JEFF TILSON, RED CEDAR SHOOTERS - May 31st, 2012 2:23 pm

The Red Cedar Shooters Trap Team will compete at the Iowa High School Trap Championships this Saturday, June 2nd, at the Cedar Falls Gun Club on Old Highway 218 north of Cedar Falls.
The Red Cedar Shooters are ranked 11th in the State as of the end of the regular season this past Saturday, and finished 3rd in the State at this event last year.
SCOTT TJABRING-ACTION TRACK PHOTOGRAPHY - May 30th, 2012 10:24 am

Winners of the May 27 feature races at the Benton County Speedway include:
Sports Mod: Duane VanDeest
Stock Car: Jason DeShaw
Modifieds: Kyle Brown
Hobby Stock: Scott Pippert
Sports Compact: Nate Chandler
See complete results HERE.
VINTON TODAY - May 30th, 2012 9:38 am
The Vinton-Shellsburg Vikettes are tied for the best record in all of Iowa high school softball at this point. The Vikettes are 8-0, and have outscored their opponents by a margin of 101-20.
"We are now 8-0, and off to a very good start," says coach Bari Parrott. "We have been hitting the ball extremely well up and down the line-up, which has made a huge difference for us this year.
JIM THOMPSON - May 28th, 2012 12:34 pm

11U Vinton Shellsburg Viking USSSA baseball team finished 2nd in the Cornshucker Bracket-Buster NIT Tournament this past weekend.
Team members are (Front Row L to R): Scott Betterton, Weston Powers, Luke Radeke, Will Dudley, Cole Neilson, Brock Radeke.
(Back Row L to R): Coach Matt Betterton, Jachob Roster, Riley Deklotz, Keegan Thompson, Seth Patterson, Axl Hoepner, Coach Jim Thompson.
VINTON TODAY - May 28th, 2012 9:00 am

Last week, Vinton Shellsburg's grades K-5th, competed at the high school track. Various track and field events were held for the children to compete in.
Here's a few photos of the days events, thanks Laurie!