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Scott Hogan wins the Butler Built North Central Region IMCA Modified title

Scott Hogan receives trophy from Kathy Root A shortage of starts didn’t prevent Scott Hogan from winning the Butler Built North Central Region IMCA Modified title. Along with nine feature wins, the Vinton  pilot scored track titles at Benton County Speedway and 34 Raceway. His regional trophy was presented by IMCA President Kathy Root during the national awards banquet Nov.

Fall Athletics Achieve Academic Recognition @ V-S HS!

  November 23, 2010: During each activity season in Iowa, high school students are not only recognized for their accomplishments as performers or as athletes, but also recognized for their efforts in the classroom. The Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District is proud of the efforts our students put forth in the classroom. During the fall 2010 activity season, the following teams or groups have achieved state-wide academic recognition for their efforts.

Golfers get final rounds in before winter weather arrives

Area golfers went to the course on Monday, despite the chilly, windy weather. Monday was not a great day for golf, either the weather or the results, said one of several players who wore jackets, caps with ear covers and other warm apparel on Monday.  But, he said, it's much better than not playing golf at all.  With snow in other parts of Iowa, a few groups of golf enthusiasts played a round on Monday, despite the chill and the strong winds which made the weather feel worse and complicated their driving game.

Volleyball League Scores and Standings

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Union season ends with playoff loss to Clear Creek-Amana

Brad Siebel gave the Knights a halftime lead with this 26-yd TD reception.   Several times throughout the 2010 season, the Union Knights found themselves behind. But they always found a way to win.  But their nine-game winning streak ended in first round play-off action Wednesday night. The Knights lost, 22-15, to Clear Creek Amana on a cold, windy night.  CCA was known for its passing game , said Union Coach Joe Hadachek.

Union begins playoff action tonight

Another big gain for the Knights... The Union football team, undefeated champions of District 5 in Class 3A, hope begin their playoff season tonight. The Knights host Clear Creek-Amana at 7:30 p.m. Although CCA is 5-4 on the season, they play in the tough District 6 that includes Solon and Williamsburg, two of the top teams in the state.  If Union wins tonight, their next two opponents will likely include Solon, Williamsburg, or both.

Hogan wins Regional title; fifth in IMCA National points

Scott Hogan & his family in Victory Lane after Sept. 26 Modifieds Feature; he was 5th in nation.   VINTON – Nine feature wins and bonus points from a pair of track titles paved the way for Scott Hogan’s career first IMCA Modified regional crown.   The veteran driver from Vinton topped standings at both his hometown Benton County Speedway and 34 Raceway in West Burlington. Bonus points equaling average weekly car counts at each of the two tracks were added to his point total for the regular season, which ended Sept.

Undefeated Union, Burnside set new school records in win over Vikings

Union linemen celebrate Wes Burnside's record-setting season by putting him on their shoulders. For the first time in school history, the Union football team is undefeated, 9-0 at the end of the regular season.  And for the first time in school history, a Knight running back has carried the ball for more than 2,000 yards.  The Knights celebrated both milestones after defeating the Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings, 9-0 Friday in La Porte City.

Vikings season ends with loss at Union, 29-14

Lincoln Riffey fires a pass for the Vikings in loss at Union Friday. The Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings traveled to Union Friday night with a 4-4 record and needing a win to extend their season into the playoffs.  Coach Farley and his team went to La Porte with a simple strategy: Keep the ball, use up lots of clock and keep the ball out of the hands of the Union offense and record-setting running back Wes Burnside.

6th grade Viking Gold team finishes 5-1 in Metro League

The sixth grade Viking Gold team is 10-2 over two years, playing larger teams. The 6th Grade Viking Gold football team completed its 2010 season with a 5-1 record in the Metro Youth Football League.  The team is 10-2 over the past two years playing mostly 4-A schools in the league.  Pictured here are: 1st row (L-R) Clark Robertson, Connor Bendull, Bryce Rasmussen, Will Edwards, Wes Edwards, Cole Smith&nb