Sports

4 in the 40s! Vikettes reach goal in quadrangular win

The Vinton-Shellsburg girls golf team has an alliterative goal for each of its meets: 4 in the 40s. That represents four golfers with a score less than 50 and shows consistency among the individual...

Five Vikings medal in Waverly; team takes second

The Vikings played at the Waverly Municipal Golf Course this weekend and placed second in the team standings shooting 310. The course was in great shape and the day was beautiful with a little bit ...

Three Vikings at 39 in home meet win over Independence

The VS Viking golf team defeated Independence Thursday 158-171 at the Vinton County Club.  It was a beautiful afternoon on the course, but the golfers did have to take into account the wind, w...

Vikettes win Benton Invite; Tandy cards 86 to take top medal

Senior Lauren Tandy led all golfers with an 86 at the Benton Community girls golf invitational on Saturday, April 16. The Vikettes won by five strokes over the Bobcats. Coach's summary: ...

Vikings win home track meet

Indoor record: Jordan Barnes, Tyler Bartz, Jordan Womochil and Nick Hyland keep winning in 4 x 200. The Vinton-Shellsburg Viking 4 x 200 relay team, which set an indoor Wamac record earlier this season, continues to win. The quartet of Joel Barnes, Jordan Womochil, Tyler Bartz and Nick Hyland wo...

Vikettes win: Tandy, Maynard lead VS at Independence

Alex Maynard, left and Lauren Tandy, led VS in Independence golf dual The VS Vikettes won again on the golf course, defeating Independence in a dual at Independence on Thursday afternoon. Senior Lauren Tandy (44) was the medalist and sophomore Alex Maynard earned her...

7 on 7 passing league continues; remaining schedule listed

Coach Andy May leads stretching drills during the first 7-on-7 league practice. Nearly 50 young people (including some girls) have participated in the first-ever Vinton-Shellsburg 7-on-7 football passing league. Those who have not yet signed up are welcome to attend upcomi...

Noren, Stueck lead Viking golfers to win vs. S. Tama

Grant Noren (37) and Tyler Stueck (36) led Viking golfers to victory Tuesday. Grant Noren led the way Tuesday carding a 36 as the Vikings defeated South Tama 150 – 214.  The course is in great shape and the temperature was perfect to get the season started. ...

Vikette Golf: Tandy sisters lead V-S to win at S. Tama

Rachel & Lauren Tandy: Sisters led VS at S. Tama golf dual. Lauren and Rachel Tandy led the Vinton-Shellsburg girls golf team to victory at South Tama on Tuesday. Lauren was the medalist with a 45; younger sister Rachel was runner-up at 49 Coach's r...

Wolf Creek wins again in Iowa City

Wolf Creek wins two more vs. Iowa City Trojans (28-21) and Marion (42-21)! 4-0! There are no cancellations for rugby matches, you just play in the elements.   All matches were ...