LIVE Game Watch Party, Vinton Skate Center, Thursday, March 2

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
March 1, 2023 3:55 pm

The Vinton Parks and Recreation Department will be closing the Rec Center temporarily on Thursday, March 2 from noon until 4:15 p.m. The staff will be preparing for the LIVE GAME WATCH PARTY at the Vinton SKATE CENTER!DOORS OPEN AT 1:00 p.

Benton Community beats out Des Moines Christian to face V-S in Semi Finals

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 1, 2023 12:46 pm

Benton Community Bobcats took on Des Moines Christian Lions following the Vinton-Shellsburg shoot out against Estherville.Kicking off the game, Joe Notch was chosen to be recognized with the Sportsmanship award for Benton Community.

Thursday's Basketball game between Vinton-Shellsburg and Benton Community Info

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 28, 2023 11:25 pm

Tickets to Thursday's game can be purchased at this link: Iowa Events Center | Online Ticket Office | Session 4 - Girls Basketball 5A/4A/3A Semifinals (evenue.

Vinton-Shellsburg Girls Basketball Win - Game Recap

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 28, 2023 11:22 am

The Vinton-Shellsburg Girls' Basketball team went to state this year, the first time since 1999. Playing against Estherville Lincoln Central, the girls  Class 3A quarterfinals! #8 seeded Vinton-Shellsburg took down the #1 seeded Estherville Lincoln Central and what a game!Students were released two hours early to accommodate travel to the girl's state basketball game at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.

Vikettes vs. Bobcats at Semi Finals Thursday, March 2

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 27, 2023 9:39 pm

The Vinton-Shellsburg Vikettes will face the Benton Community Bobcats. Both girls' basketball teams will play on Thursday, March 2 at 1:30 p.m. at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.

Vinton-Shellsburg Vikettes take down Goliath at State 54-46

VINTON TODAY
February 27, 2023 7:41 pm

Sports commentators continuously referred to Estherville Lincoln Central as "Goliath" in the game against Vinton-Shellburg. In true David form, the Vikettes gave Estherville a "come to Jesus" game.

Girls' Basketball Teams will put Benton County girls in the fight for First

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 21, 2023 11:10 am

The girls' basketball teams in both Vinton-Shellsburg and Benton Community have been in a nail-biting competitions all season.   Vinton Shellsburg girls' team beat Grinnell at Grinnell by nine points in a final score of 52-43.

Vinton-Shellsburg Boys Bowling place 2nd at State!

VINTON TODAY
February 20, 2023 5:49 pm

Vinton-Shellsburg Bowlers Celebrate with a little paint

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 19, 2023 6:03 pm

Vinton-Shellsburg boys and girls bowling teams are headed to compete for a state title. The team headed out to Ehlingers and celebrated by painting the town black and gold.

2022-23 11th Iowa Girls High School Basketball Rankings

VINTON TODAY
February 8, 2023 10:43 pm

Compiled by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union  FINAL RANKINGS — CLASS 3ASchool, Record, LW1  Estherville Lincoln Central 20-0, 12 Solon 19