Sports
V-S bowlers defeat Independence in home meet
The Vinton-Shellsburg bowlers hosted Independence on Friday at Berry's Lanes, where both varsity teams and both JV teams earned victories. Cole Garwood, the state's 5th-ranked bowler, continues to lead the Vikings. He rolled a two-game total of 469. Taylor Berry led the girls with a 349.
Scores:
Varsity Boys
Tyler Rasmussen 1
Viking, Vikette bowlers win over Denver at Berry's Lanes
Friday was our second meet of the season for varsity and JV boys and girls. We competed against Denver high school. Each team performed very well and we had some nice games. All four of the teams beat Denver. The varsity girls where led by Alyssa Bunge with a series of 395 and game of 213. Varsity boys were led by Cole Garwood with a 451 series.
Tour de Lites: Yessak, Timmermans are winners in warmest race in 11 years

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VS bowlers begin season with strong showing at Charles City
We had our first bowling meet for the season in Charles City tonight. I am happy to say that all teams bowled very well. The results are below.
Varsity Boys team. For our first meet we shot 200 pins above last years average which shows the dedication of these bowlers. Unfortunately we lost to Charles City but these kids fought until the end.
Bowling Tournament Results
We had a total of 66 bowlers in 3 different divisions with some really great scores.
10yr old and under
1st Place - Parker Arnold
2nd Place - Zach Staab
3rd Place - Tori Elwick
Best Effort - Zoey Bresson
11-17yr old
1st Place - Jordan Schoettmer
2nd Place - Ethan Dedrick
3rd Place - Nick Stein
Best Effort - Jordan Pattee
18yr old +
1st Place - Brian Clemens
2nd Place - Cole Garwood
3rd Place - Kip Schoettmer
Best Effort - Eric Upmeyer
We raised a total of $1752 between the baked sale, bowling and individual donations.
Boys, girls cross country teams earn 9th place at State
Led by 6th place senior Lily Horst and her 12 place, ninth-grade sister Grace, the Vinton-Shellsburg Vikettes placed 9th in the State Cross Country Meet on Saturday.
The boys also placed ninth; both teams competed in the Class 3A field of 15. Jonah Blix and Cole Tharp led the Vikings, with the senior Blix finishing 34th and the sophomore Tharp a second behind in 35th place.
Knights take on #5 Waukon for 1st round of playoffs and fall short 32-13
The Union Knights finished the first quarter one tied 6-6 with the #5 rated Waukon Indians.
Waukon scored 20 points in second period. Union came out and scored in third to make it 26-13. Final score Waukon 32, Union 13.
Union had five turnovers with two on special teams, two fumbles, and one interception.
Union finishes the season (4-2) in 2A District 6 play and (4-6) overall.
Seniors lead Vikes to victory in season finale

Yessak wins Class 1A qualifier; to compete in State Country Meet
