• Article Photo. Caitlin Kruckenberg used the soft touch to tap the ball over for a kill vs. Benton.
    Caitlin Kruckenberg used the soft touch to tap the ball over for a kill vs. Benton.
  • Article Photo. Sydney Bartling
    Sydney Bartling
  • Article Photo. Chelsey Mier and Bethany Stainbrook attempt a block.
    Chelsey Mier and Bethany Stainbrook attempt a block.
  • Article Photo. Coach Ruess watches as Anna Sagan serves.
    Coach Ruess watches as Anna Sagan serves.
  • Article Photo. Vikettes huddle before the next serve.
    Vikettes huddle before the next serve.
  • Article Photo. Vikettes begin the celebration after the final point.
    Vikettes begin the celebration after the final point.
  • Article Photo. Vikette players and VS fans celebrate the volleyball win Tuesday.
    Vikette players and VS fans celebrate the volleyball win Tuesday.
  • Article Photo. Sydney Bartling hits the ball as Devon Womochil gets in position.
    Sydney Bartling hits the ball as Devon Womochil gets in position.
  • Article Photo. Brea Burroughs sets the ball for a hitter.
    Brea Burroughs sets the ball for a hitter.
  • Article Photo. Caitlin Kruckenberg recorded several kills.
    Caitlin Kruckenberg recorded several kills.
  • Article Photo. The team celebrates winning a point.
    The team celebrates winning a point.
  • Article Photo. Caitlin Kruckenberg and Chelsey Mier.
    Caitlin Kruckenberg and Chelsey Mier.
  • Article Photo. Coach R high fives Caitlin Kruckenberg as she joins the time-out huddle.
    Coach R high fives Caitlin Kruckenberg as she joins the time-out huddle.
  • Article Photo. Devon Womochil goes for the kill.
    Devon Womochil goes for the kill.
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  • Article Photo. Coach Ruess and dad Jim watch as Devon Womochil gets in position.
    Coach Ruess and dad Jim watch as Devon Womochil gets in position.
  • Article Photo. High 10: Chelsey Mier (2) and Kathleen Steffen celebrate a point.
    High 10: Chelsey Mier (2) and Kathleen Steffen celebrate a point.
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    Payton Leonard
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  • Article Photo. Kathleen Steffen serves.
    Kathleen Steffen serves.
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  • Article Photo. Sydney Bartling's move toward the ball looks somewhat like a dance... the Libero, perhaps?
    Sydney Bartling's move toward the ball looks somewhat like a dance... the Libero, perhaps?
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The Vinton-Shellsburg Vikettes defeated Benton Community, 3 games to 0, on Tuesday night, for their first WaMaC Conference win. 

Each game was closer than the first; VS won by scores of 25-16, 25-20 and 25-22.

Coach Michelle Ruess said the key to success was consistent intensity. 

The Vikettes travel to Waterloo Columbus this Saturday.