Sports

Amputee inspires other VS Cheerleaders

Kay Mull waves to the crowd during the Fall Blow-Out. She has overcome several health issues. A young girl walked up to Kay Mull, looked at her prosthetic limb, and asked, “How did you change your leg?” Kay, a freshman cheerleader at Vinton-Shellsburg High School, hasn&rsquo...

Union defeats East Marshall; to face A-P next

After defeating East Marshall, 38-14, last Friday, the Union Knights are preparing for their Homecoming game this week vs. Aplington-Parkersburg.  Coach's summary: “We were ...

Vikings start well, but big plays keep Mustangs undefeated

Viking QB Jordan Womochil and RB Joel Barnes led VS at Independence. The Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings welcomed back quarterback Jordan Womochil, who was injured three weeks earlier, as they traveled to Independence hoping to spoil the undefeated Mustangs’ Homeco...

Vikings travel to undefeated Independence; directions to field given

The Vinton-Shellburg Vikings play the third Top 10 team of the season tonight when they travel to Independence to play the 4-0 and 7th-ranked Mustangs. The 2-2 Vikings have already played highly-r...

Granddaughter of area residents represents U.S. in International Softball event

Andrea Wagoner connects on a pitch during a game in the Dominican Republic. A Trip to the Dominican Republic was an eye opener for Andrea Wagoner a senior at Geneseo High School.  She is the granddaughter of Gerald and Margie Selken of Keystone IA and the daughter of...

Vikettes, Vikings win home Cross Country meet at Rodgers Park

Viking runners begin the course during their home meet at Rodgers Park on Tuesday. The Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School and High School cross country teams hosted their annual home meet on Tuesday at Rodgers Park, where both the boys and girls varsity teams each finished in first ...

Racers honor veterans; Hogan finishes 1 point behind in season points race

Fans to veterans during opening ceremonies at the last night of racing in Vinton in 2015. The racing season in Vinton wrapped up on Sunday with the annual tribute to veterans.  Approximately 20 former soldiers and sailors saluted the flag during the National Anthem, then parad...

Union drops district game to #2 South Tama on the road

The Union Knights headed to South Tama Friday night in a key 2A district 6 matchup.   Jerry Lowe had two touchdowns in the first quarter and Union's offense could not get rolling&...

Vikings 2-2 after rainy loss to No. 2 West Delaware; play Indee on TV next

The Vikings played their second game in the rain during Friday's loss to W. Delaware. The Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings have played two of their first four games in a cold, driving rain that continued throughout the evening.  They have already also played two of the top-ranked...

Union defeats Roland Story in district opener; S. Tama next

Below is the coach's summary of the Union Knights' victory over Roland-Story last Friday: Opponent: Roland Story  Score: Union 41 Roland Story 21  Union Over...