Sports
Granddaughter of Vinton residents is 2-time All Big 12 infielder
Erica Miller, the grandaughter of Dave and Marcia Hite of Vinton, has enjoyed much success at first base for Iowa State University, especially in the past two seasons.
Miller, an ISU senior, wa... Wind, WD defense too much for Vikings on soccer field
The wind was again a factor on the soccer field as the Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings played against a strong south wind for the first half of their game vs. West Delaware. The Hawks took advantage of t... Viking goalie among state leaders -- in just his sixth week of playing soccer
Just 40 days ago, Logan Davis put on the gloves and stood guard over a soccer net for the very first time.
The Viking junior had never played soccer his entire life until deciding this spring t... Vikings 4th at golf sectionals; already looking forward to 2014
The Viking boys golf team finished in 4th place at sectionals in Manchester. It was a cold and windy day, which made scoring difficult at Pin Oak Golf Course. Dylan Rippel and Bryce Shaw, who carde...
Against the wind: Vikings lose in OT after leading Marion 2-0 at half
The wind blew in the Vikings favor in the first half of their game against Marion. With a strong south wind at their backs, the Vikings scored twice in the first half. Senior Alex Lyons scored his... Boys Soccer: Vikings host Marion tonight; post-season begins May 20
The Vinton-Shellsburg boys soccer team, in just its second year of existence, is 4-7 on the 2013 season, with two more regular seasons games to play.
The Vikings host Marion tonight and West De...
Vikettes earn first win of season vs. Anamosa; three games left before Regionals
Freshman Macy Griffith scored the winning goal in last Tuesday's 1-0 win over Anamosa on the VS soccer field. The win was the Vikettes' first of the season.
VS plays its last home game ... Racing results: Independence Motor Speedway, May 11
Tyler Bruening and John Emerson joined elite company Saturday night. They joined very short lists by winning the first two features of the season in their respective divisions at Indepe...
Vikettes fourth at S. Tama tournament
The Vinton-Shellsburg Vikettes played in very wet and windy conditions at the South Tama golf tournament on Saturday, May 11. V-S finished fourth in the six-team field.
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On to State Track Meet: More VS athletes qualify
Vinton-Shellsburg junior Nolan Sagan raced to victory in the 400M and 800M events Thursday during the District track meet, earning an automatic place in the State Track meet.
Freshman Bristi Ge...