Sports

Vikettes defeat CPU, 3-2

     The Vinton-Shellsburg Vikettes defeated Center Point-Urbana, 3-2, Tuesday evening.      Game scores were: 13-25 25-14 18-25 25-23 15-9 ...

Burnside leading 3A rushers as Union sets new records

Wes Burnside carries the ball vs. Marion in last year's Union victory..           When the Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings end their season vs. Union on Oct. 21, they will have one defensive game plan: Stop Wes Burnside.   &nbs...

Schulze gets first career win at Benton County Speedway

Dave Schulze made his first career trip to Victory Lane Sunday, in Vinton.        Dave Schulze of Keystone will remember the Benton County Speedway as the location of his first career feature race win. He took the checkered flag Sunday in the Spor...

Vikettes finish fourth in home volleyball tournament

Vikette Ashley Strong (2) is all concentration as she lifts a pass against Union.        VINTON -- It was an up-and-down day for the Vinton-Shellsburg volleyball team Saturday, as Coach Steph Miller's Vikettes went 3-3 in their own invita...

Wagner makes history as Vikings defeat S. Tama, 35-21

Chris Merchant carried the ball for the Vikings.        For the first time since the 2005 season, the Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings will begin district play with an undefeated record.      The Vikings s...

Meet the V-S Girls Swim team

First row L-R:  Jessica Dickerson, Savannah Jensen, Nikki Krafka, Maddy Elwick, Mara Jessen, Katie King, Emily Freeland Back Row L-R:  Karissa Davis, Summer Stephenson, Kami Kirchne...

Meet Vinton-Shellsburg\'s Cross Country Teams

Vinton Shellsburg Boys Cross Country Team Again, courtesy of Ryan Clemens Photography, you can meet the Cross Country Teams representing Vinton Shellsburg this year! Boys Cross Country‏ Front Row L to R:  Ricky Jeray, Aaro...

Meet the Vikings: 2010 V-S team football photos

Vinton Shellsburg Freshman Football Team     Here, courtesy of Ryan Clemens Photography, are the team pictures of the Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings. The freshmen, sophomores and varsity players posed for separate team photos.  ...

Parents help Vinton Today with sports photos

The Vikings huddle during their game at Benton.      Vinton Today is grateful for the many parents and coaches who help keep our readers informed about VS sports teams. These photos from the Benton game are courtesy of Danelle Yea...

Vikettes defeat Independence in five-game match

     The Vinton-Shellsburg volleyball team defeated Independence on Tuesday night, but it took them the full five games to win the match. Game scores were:  25-18 23-25 ...