Sports
V-S volleyball team leads camp for younger players
The members of the Vinton-Shellsburg volleyball team and Coach Stephanie Francois- Miller held volleyball camp this week for the younger players.
The girls ran through a variety of drills, learn... V-S Special Olympians qualify seven for State in bowling debut
The Vinton-Shellsburg Special Olympics bowling team came home with 7 state qualifiers in their debut showing at the East Central Iowa Regional Special Olympics tournament.
... Turning Laps for the Community; how Benton Co. Speedway helped in 2010
The 2010 Benton County Speedway racing season wrapped up with another successful year for both racers and community organizations.
Over $4,000 was raised for non-profit organizations during Sun... Playoff picture improves: Vikings win 52-17 at CPU
The Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings improved their playoff chances on Friday moving up in the District 5 standings after their biggest victory of the year. They won 52-17, at Center Point-Urbana, spoilin... VS boys 5th, girls 9th at W. Delaware Cross Country meet
The Vinton-Shellsburg boys finished fifth in team scoring at the West Delaware Cross Country Meet Tuesday.
Cory Mayhew led the Vikings, finishing 15th.
The top V-S finishers were: Ricky Jer... Volleyball results: Vikettes win two, lose two at Columbus Tournament
Below are the Vinton-Shellsburg scores for the Columbus Tournament on October 2.
Vinton-Shellsburg beat Cascade 2-1 21-13 16-21 15-13
Dike New Hartford beat V-S 0-2&nb...
Football wrap up: Vikings at .500 for season; Union, Marion undefeated
After the sixth week of the 2010 football season, the Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings are at .500. They are 2-2 in District 5 action and 3-3 overall.
The Vikings traveled to Anamosa, where they...
Cross Country team completes traditional journey with football from Marion
Each year, at Homecoming, The Vinton-Shellsburg Cross Country Team carries the game ball from the opposing school to the Vinton-Shellsburg football stadium.
This year, the journey led fro... Hogan among winners at Benton County Speedway Sept. 26
The winners at Benton County Speedway Sept. 26, included:
Scott Hogan-Modifieds
Drew Fish-Sport Mods
Kyle Parizek - Hobby Scock
Brad Chandler-Sport Compact
Damon Murty-Stock Car... Sophomores come from behind for win, but VS varsity loses to Marion, 35-7
Down 20-12 halfway through the fourth quarter, the Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings sophomore team inspired the Homecoming crowd with two big plays to tie and win the game.
First, Josh Ferguson ...