Sports

CPU rallies to beat Vikings, 48-46

Brody Beatty drives toward the hoop in the first half vs. CPU.     Returning to the court for the first time since their dramatic victory over Marion, the Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings hosted Center Point Urbana Tuesday. The Vikings led early 12-4, and 25-20 at halftime. But the Stormin' Pointers kept coming back, keeping the game close and taking the lead three times. The Vikings led 37-365 after the third period, and throughout most of the fourth.

VPRD/Vinton Lions Club 2011 Little Viking Wrestling Tournament Results

Fathers and coaches helped the boys warm up and practice during Little Viking tournament.   On Sunday, January 16, the Annual Lions Club/VPRD wrestling tournament took place at the Vinton/Shellsburg High School in Vinton. 170 wrestlers participated in this Sunday afternoon event. All wrestlers received either a trophy or medal for their efforts.                 The Parks & Recreation Department and Vinton Lions Club are very thankful to all the volunteers that helped make this event run smoothly.

VPRD Volleyball League results, standings

Click HERE to see the latest results and team standings for the Vinton Parks and Recreation Department's Volleyball League.

Viking continue to improve, split with Waterloo East, Decorah

       Last week saw another solid performance by the Vikings as they split a dual with Decorah and Waterloo East.  Down one of our key performers, we were able to hold off Waterloo East 93-76 while falling to a very talented Decorah squad 106-64.  We had three more event wins.  Once again, Brandon Tharp won the 100 Breast and John Levis captured first in the 500 Free.

School History: Down by 20, Vikings rally to defeat Marion in overtime, 82-74

Brody Beatty lays one in for the Vikings in the first half. [VIDEO]      Behind Marion by 20 early in the third, the Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings slowly clawed their way back into their basketball game against the Indians Friday night.       They got the lead down to five in the final minute before two sophomores tied the game. A three point shots by Max Kearns cut the lead to two.

Senior Night for VS wrestlers

The VS wrestling seniors and their parents received recognition Thursday night.      The Vinton-Shellsburg wrestling team celebrated Senior Night during its double dual with Solon and Williamsburg Thursday night. The team honored its three senior wrestlers: Ian Story, 135; Jake Hessenius, 140; and Logan Merchant, Heavyweight. Also honored was Amy Andrews, a senior who has been a wrestling manager for five seasons.

Little Vikes Wrestlers place 3rd

Little Vikes placed third in their first tourney of the season. In their first team tourney of the season, the Little Vikes wrestlers placed 3rd. The tourney took place at Cedar Rapids Prairie for the Hammerin’ Hawk Tourney.  The next tourney will be January 21, in Alburnett.   Pictured L to R Front row:   Hunter Worthen, Bryce Radeke and Brady Ortner Middle Row:&nbs

Hammar, Emrich lead Vikettes to victory at Clear Creek Amana

Erika Hammar led the Vinton-Shellsburg girls basketball team with 10 points as the Vikettes defeated Clear Creek-Amana, 42-29, Tuesday night. Allison Emrich added 9 to help the Vikettes earn a road win. The girls travel to Marion on Friday. See game stats HERE.

Beatty, Williams lead Vikings to win over CCA; Marion challenge next

Brody Beatty began the Vikings 4th-period rally by hitting two free throws.    Down by two early in the fourth period, the Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings looked to the guys who have led them in scoring throughout the season.      And Brody Beatty and Logan Williams came through. Beatty tied the game at 44 with two free throws. Williams hit a three. Beatty scored on a pass from Williams, was fouled and hit the free throw.

Viking swimmers have 'best' performance at WaHawk Relays

        We swam really well Saturday at the Wahawk Relays.  This is a large, and very competitive, meet with an unusual format where nearly every event is set up as a relay.  There were 8 schools and more than 190 athletes participating to include Cedar Falls, Iowa City West, Linn-Mar, Waterloo East, Waterloo West, Decorah, Newton and the Vikings.