Sports : Vinton Merchants: Area residents sponsor Prime Time League team again

Once again, Vinton area residents have helped sponsor a team in the Prime Time Basketball League.

This year, the Greater Iowa Financial Group/Vinton Merchants team, coached by Kevin Sanders, includes U of Iowa players Devyn Marble and Josh Oglesby, as well as former Benton Community player Nick Fisher.

This is the sixth year that Vinton residents, led by Kent Stufflebeam, have sponsored a team in the Prime Time League.

This year's team is 1-4 heading into the final game before playoffs begin next week. See the Prime Time Web site HERE.

Here is the program information about Vinton’s team:

Greater Iowa Financial Group/Vinton Merchants Coach: Kevin Sanders

Greater Iowa Financial Group: “Our purpose is to assist our clients in creating a simple and workable financial system that will help them control their cash and pay their bills on time. This involves income tax planning, retirement planning, and estate planning.” - Jim Morrow, President

Vinton is a picturesque county seat town on the banks of the Cedar River. We are halfway between Waterlooand Cedar Rapids. The recently completed high school is state of the art. Our progressive retail community is ready to serve your shopping needs. We are especially proud of the health care provided by our excellent hospital and fully staffed clinic. The nine-hole golf course is a challenge to golfers of all ages. We’re proud once again to be a Prime Time and Game Time sponsor. Come take a look at us. You might like what you see.

Roster:

4 - Devyn Marble--Iowa
2 - Josh Oglesby--Iowa
42 - Nick Lyon--Southeastern CC
22 - Kaylon Williams--ex-Wis-Milwaukee
7 - Tay Parker--ex-Iowa Lakes CC

35 - Josiah Coleman--IowaWestern CC

5 - Kingsley Botchway II-ex-S Carolina HS
21 - Drew Bentley--Simpson
17 - Noah Fisher-ex-Benton Community HS