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IMCA Late Models will make for a Super Sunday May 1 at The Bullring
Opening night is taking on a “super” look at Benton County Speedway.After wet weather forced the delay of Sunday’s season opener, IMCA Sunoco Late Models will join the show Sunday, May 1 for the first Super Sunday event of the season at The Bullring.In the first of two appearances for the division this season, Late Models will vie for a $1,000 winner’s share Sunday night.
Vikette soccer defeated by Mount Vernon Mustangs 4-2
Vikette soccer defeated by Mount Vernon Mustangs 4-2VINTON – The Vinton-Shellsburg Vikette varsity soccer team (5-2) took on the Mount Vernon Mustangs at the Karr Athletic Complex on April 19. The Mustangs won 4-2. Mustang senior striker scored three goals. Ashlie Meyer scored two goals in a row, with the second one coming off of a beautiful corner kick by junior striker Abby Davis.
Viking soccer loses first regular-season match since May 15, 2019
Viking soccer loses first regular-season match since May 15, 2019MOUNT VERNON – First loss since May 15, 2019, when they lost to Benton Community 2-1 at the Karr Athletic Complex, before compiling 20 consecutive wins before losing to the Mount Vernon Mustangs in Mount Vernon, 2-1 on April 19.The game was tied 1-1 until there were five minutes remaining when Mount Vernon scored the winner, to win 2-1.
The Bullring is back in business this Sunday
Opening night of the 2022 season is slated for this Sunday, April 24, at Benton County Speedway.The five weekly classes from last season will be returning this year, along with the addition of the Legends.Direct Legends cars, competing weekly for the first time in history on the Vinton quarter-mile.Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds presented by 96.
Vikette soccer earns first-ever win against Clippers 1-0
Vikette soccer earns first-ever win over Clippers 1-0VINTON – #1! The Vinton-Shellsburg Vikette varsity soccer team earned its first ever win over the Clear Creek Amana Clippers 1-0 at the Karr Athletic Complex at the Karr Athletic Complex on April 14, with Vikette senior Charlee Johnson scoring the lone goal of the game.The Vikettes are now 5-1 (2-1 WaMaC West) and will take on the Mount Vernon Mustangs on their home pitch on Tuesday, April 19, before traveling to Thomas Park in Marion to take on the Marion Wolves.
Viking soccer wins 20th consecutive regular season game with an 8-0 win over CCA
Viking soccer defeats Clippers 8-0 for 20th consecutive regular-season winTIFFIN – 20! The Vinton-Shellsburg Viking varsity earned their 20th consecutive regular-season victory with an 8-0 win on April 14 against the Clear Creek Amana Clippers at Clear Creek Amana High School in Tiffin.The vikings are now 6-0 (3-0 WaMaC West) and will take on the Mount Vernon Mustangs at the Cornell College Soccer Field in Mount Vernon and then come home to take on the fifth-ranked (Class 2A) Marion Wolves at Karr Athletic Complex.
Vikette soccer routs Cardinals 10-0
Vikette soccer routs Cardinals 10–0MAQUOKETA – 4-1! The Vinton-Shellsburg Vikette varsity soccer team (4-1, 1-1 WaMaC West) took on the Maquoketa Cardinals (0-4) at Goodenow Field in Maquoketa and won 10-0.Grace Sutton tallied three goals, Abby Davis tallied three assists and one goal, and Alyssa Griffith tallied one save in one opportunity for a save percentage of 100.
Vikette soccer loses to Mustangs 5-1
Vikette soccer loses to Mustangs 5-1VINTON – First loss of the season. The Vinton-Shellsburg Vikette varsity soccer team took on the Independence Mustangs at the Karr Athletic Complex pitch on April 8 and were defeated 5-1.For most of the match the Mustangs lost 1-0, but in the end, the Mustangs won the match 5-1. Grace Sutton tallied her eighth goal of the 2022 season, after Abby Davis scored 22 last season.
Vikette soccer defeats Hawks 10-0
Vikette soccer defeats Hawks 10-0VINTON – The Vinton-Shellsburg Vikette varsity soccer team (3-0, 1-0 WaMaC West) took on the West Delaware Hawks at the Karr Athletic Complex on April 5 and earned a 10-0 victory over the Hawks, by erupting for seven goals with 23 minutes remaining in the first half.Grace Sutton tallied four goals, Abby Davis t
Benton County Speedway Car Show set for April 2
An old tradition is returning for race fans of The Bullring.What used to be an annual event to kick off the season at Benton County Speedway, the annual car show on the streets of downtown Vinton is making its return.Sponsored and hosted by Ron Da Voo Lounge and Deli, competitors at The Bullring are invited to put their cars on display from noon-4 p.