A touchdown short: Loss to Sabers puts Vikings post-season in doubt

VINTON TODAY
October 15, 2010 11:11 pm

The Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings came into Friday's game vs. DeWitt Central in third place in the Class 3A District 5 football standings, needing a win to secure a spot in the playoffs that begin Oct.

Vikings in third place in District 5; could guarantee playoff spot tonight

VINTON TODAY
October 15, 2010 11:11 am

The Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings are in third place in Class 3A, District 5, with two weeks left on the regular-season schedule. A win by the Vikings tonight virtually assures them of spot in the post-season action that begins Wednesday, Oct.

Horst, Gerber take 1st, 2nd in WaMaC 7th grade cross country meet

VINTON TODAY
October 15, 2010 9:35 am

Lily Horst, left, won First Place at the WaMaC 7th grade girls cross country meet on Monday, Oct. 11.  Bristian Gerber, right, came in second. Congratulations, girls! Also, congratulations to V-S runner Jonah Blix, who came in second in the boys 7th grade race.

V-S volleyball team leads camp for younger players

VINTON TODAY
October 14, 2010 12:26 pm

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, learning the fundamentals of the game.

V-S Special Olympians qualify seven for State in bowling debut

BRIAN LARKIN
October 13, 2010 12:36 pm

  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

DAN ENGLEDOW
October 12, 2010 11:07 am

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 Sunday night racing events, including over $400 for the Vinton Area Dollars for Scholars, almost $600 for the Family Nurturing Council and over $2,200 for Iowa’s Bravest.

Playoff picture improves: Vikings win 52-17 at CPU

VINTON TODAY
October 8, 2010 9:53 pm

The Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings improved their playoff chances on Friday moving up in the District 5 standings after their biggest victory of the year.

VS boys 5th, girls 9th at W. Delaware Cross Country meet

VINTON TODAY
October 7, 2010 11:42 am

The Vinton-Shellsburg boys finished fifth in team scoring at the West Delaware Cross Country Meet Tuesday. Cory Mayhew led the Vikings, finishing 15th.

Volleyball results: Vikettes win two, lose two at Columbus Tournament

STEPHANIE FRANCOIS-MILLER
October 5, 2010 11:08 am

Below are the Vinton-Shellsburg scores for the Columbus Tournament on October 2. Vinton-Shellsburg beat Cascade 2-1   21-13  16-

Football wrap up: Vikings at .500 for season; Union, Marion undefeated

VINTON TODAY
October 4, 2010 12:20 pm

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 defeated the winless Raiders, 58-14.