Sports

Viking wrestlers fall to Grinnell, 43-26

The VSHS wrestlers competed against Grinnell. Resutls are below: Grinnell (GRIN) 43.00 Vinton-Shellsburg (VISH) 26.00 145: Scott Betterton (VISH) over Wyatt Dillon (GRIN) (Dec 8-3) 152: Bryson ...

VSHS bowling: Girls defeat Waterloo Columbus; boys lose close contest

By Amber Pattee, VS bowling coach Our girls team was victorious over Columbus led by Taylor Berry and Madison Rippel. The varsity boys team is trying to become a cohesive unit. Hopefully they ca...

Viking basketball: Future VSHS players participate in scrimmage

Sophomore Will Dudley goes up for a shot and is fouled in Friday's game vs. South Tama. CJ Rickels scores two against South Tama in the sophore game. Along with the Vinton-Shellsburg High Scho...

Viking wrestlers participate in WaMaC JV tourney

Several VSHS wrestlers competed in the WaMaC Conference JV tournament this week. Vikings who placed include: JV WaMaC JV-1 Damon Swenson's place is 2nd and has scored 13.00 team points. Round ...

VS bowlers compete vs. Marion, Independence

By Amber Pattee, Coach On Thursday evening all four VSHS bowling teams competed at Cedar Rapids Bowling Center against Marion. Three of the four teams came out on top and you could see the pride on...

VS wrestlers take second at North Tama tourney

The Vinton-Shellsburg varsity wrestling team placed second in Saturday's North Tama tournament. Hudson was first with 187 team points; the Vikings scored175.5. First place winners for the Vikings i...

Harrelson, Wood lead VS bowlers in first home meet of season

Nathan Harrelson's 416 led the VS bowlers during Friday's home meet. Nathan Harrelson's 416 led the VS bowlers during Friday's home meet. Vikette bowling teammates laugh with Erin Wood after she finishes her turn. By Amber Pattee, VS Bowling Coach Th...

Viking baseball alum Bratten named new head coach

2008 VS alum Henry Bratten will replace Jim Struve as Viking head baseball coach. Henry and Alyssa Bratten, with children Jayce and Oaklee. Henry Bratten, who played catcher and pitched for Ji...

Hall of Fame: Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association to honor Viking coach Jim Struve

Coach Struve greets pitcher Scott Wirth during introductions before the District title game in 2017. Coach Struve celebrated his 500th win with his family in 2013 (above), and his 600th in 2017. Coach Jim Struve greets pitcher Scott Wirth during introductions before the District title game in 20...

Hall of Fame: Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association to induct Viking coach Jim Struve

Coach Struve greets pitcher Scott Wirth during introductions before the District title game in 2017. Coach Struve celebrated his 500th win with his family in 2013 (above), and his 600th in 2017. Coach Jim Struve greets pitcher Scott Wirth during introductions before the District title game in 20...