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Article Thumbnail. Vikings fall to WSR, 4-1, in the Sub-state finals

Vikings fall in the Substate final, 4-1

"Don't cry because it's over...smile because it happened..."It was Ethan Rollinger, the quiet, steady defensive leader of the Vinton-Shellsburg boys' soccer team, who rallied his teammates one final time, but we'll get back to that.
Article Thumbnail. Dalles Mitchell Jacobus with the Lil Race Car Club organizers  Mitch, Rachel, Shelby & Alyssa

An exciting night for the kids at Benton County Speedway on Sunday night

The Lil Racer Car Club held a memorable night for the fans at the Benton County Speedway Bullring last Sunday night. The weather turned out perfect as the club signed in 70 Lil Racers, making them eligible for our door prize drawings and our “Lil Racer of the Week”.

Vikings advance to Substate finals, 5-0

Ryan Moore scored a late pair of goals and the defense pitched another shutout Monday night as the 2nd-ranked Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings drilled Center Point-Urbana, 5-0 to advance to the Substate soccer finals.
Article Thumbnail. Dallon Murty races past Jeff Mueller on his way to victory and a $1,800 IMCA Sunoco Stock Car payday

Murty's mastery of the Bullring continues with $1,800 victory

Photo by Jim WittkeHis nickname is the Game Changer, but the only thing changing lately is Dallon Murty’s win total.Murty scored his fourth consecutive feature win to open the season in the IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars presented by Albert Auto at the Benton County Speedway Bullring.

Free Youth Swim Clinic

Want to improve your swim skillzzz?! Here's your chance!! You'll have some great coaching.Open to any 4th-8th Graders, Tuesday-Friday, June 1st-4th at the Braille School Pool.

Pella Sports Camp, Pursue Camp

For many coaches and athletes, feelings of uncertainty, confusion, loss, and disappointment can seem like an undeniable reality. However, the truth is that our identity in Christ is greater than our identity in sports.

V-S qualifies seven events to State track meet

By SAGE HOLMESINDEPENDENCE — The Vinton-Shellsburg Viking and Vikette varsity track and field teams took to Lyle Leinbaugh Field in Independence Thursday for the 2021 State Qualifying Meet.
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