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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...

Vikings win six of nine vs. Marion wrestlers; defeat Benton, 42-33

Marion defeated Vinton-Shellsburg on he varsity wrestling mat, 45-35, on Thursday in a double-dual. Marion earned 24 points via forfeit, the Vikings 6. In matches in which both teams had wrestlers, th...

Vikette Davis-Walker signs with Wartburg; to play softball for Knights

Bif Walker-Davis with family in the front row (Brad Walker, Mel Davis and Brian Knight) In the back row are Bif's VS softball coaches Shirale Hanson and Emily Grimm and Cedar Rapids Blue Devil Coach'...

VS alum Wiley preparing for Cactus Bowl with KSU teammates

The day after Christmas, Vinton-Shellsburg alum Drew Wiley will compete in first of what he hopes will be four bowl games as a defensive tackle for the Kansas State Wildcats. KSU won seven of i...

VS bowlers compete in baker tournament, split at Cascade

By Amber Pattee, VS Coach The baker tournament at Lancer Lanes was very successful for our team as we averaged over 28 pins higher with a 170.2 average for the day which was the highest over average ...