Sports
State Champs:Vinton 12U Black A team wins Silver Division baseball title
The 12U Black "A" boys baseball team traveled to Des Moines this past weekend to play in the USSSA Baseball State Tournament. After a tough loss to Carlisle, the team battled back to tie one and beat 3 and go on to win the Silver Division State Championship. Congrats to the 12U Black "A" baseball team and their coaches!
"As temperatures reached the mid 90’s, they battled teams from the Des Moines metro area as well as Eastern Iowa teams. Benton County Speedway winners include Roster, Brown, Dvorak
Winners on Sunday, June 24, at the Benton County Speedway included:
Stock Car: Curtis Roster
Hobby Stock: Matt Brown
Sports Compact: Merv Chandler
Sports Mod: Danny Dvorak
Modifieds: Ronn Lauritzen
See complete results HERE.
HS baseball: Vikings defeat Hudson, 14-4
Viking pitcher Luke Moen struggled early, as walks and an error helped Hudson jump to a 4-0 lead on the Vinton-Shellsburg baseball field Wednesday evening.
But the sophomore settled down to pitch four scoreless innings and the Viking offense came alive in an 8-run third. The Vikings scored six more in the last inning of play. A single by Darren Charlier drove in a run to end the game by the 10-run rule in the bottom of the fifth, 14-4. IMCA Late Models to make 25th appearance at Independence
Deery Brothers Summer Series for IMCA Late Models to make 25th appearance at Independence
The nation’s longest-running Late Model touring series will be making its 25th visit to Independence Motor Speedway this summer. Now in its 26th season, the Deery Brothers Summer Series for IMCA Late Models will invade the 3/8-mile oval on Monday, July 2.
Youth Soccer Camp July 16-19
The annual Youth Soccer Camp will be held July 16-19 at 6-8 pm (MOnday thru Thursday). All kids ages 5-12 are welcome to attend.
The event will be held at the Braille School Soccer Field.
To register, call 472-3881 or email: vintonfirstbaptist@yahoo.com
All children must have a signed Parent/Guardian Registration Form to Participate!
This FREE event, is a ministry of First Baptist Church in Vinton.
Benton County racers win at home and away
The above photos are shots captured at the weekly Benton County Race by Scott Tjabring of Action Track Photography visit his site here! www.actiontrackphotos.com
Thanks Scott!
Winners Sunday at the BCS included:
Hobby Stock: Brian Happel
Stock Car: Norm Chesmore
Sport Compact: Nathan Chandler
Modifieds: Mike Burbridge
Sport Mod:Racer Hulin
See complete results HERE. Alumni Football returns to area; CPU wins on Vikings' field
For the first time since the fall of 1995, Bonnie Sanders sat in the stands at Vinton-Shellsburg High School, watching her son, Jason, play football.
Yeah, she said, it's different now. The biggest difference: Sitting next to Jason's kids.
Gary Garwood last suited up in a Viking uniform 20 Octobers before Sanders. The 1976 graduate -- who received the "Oldest Player" medal after the game -- paused in between games to wave at his grandson in the stands. Alumni football game tonight: Vikings ready, says captain
Although the 2012 Vinton-Shellsburg Alumni Football Team includes a member of the Class of 1976 (Gary Garwood), overall the team is younger than last year's, says Captain Randy Scheel (class of 1983).
The team is better-prepared last year, with younger, faster players and two quarterbacks, said Scheel.
"After 1976 and 1983, there are many years before the next player," said Scheel. Alumni Football helps raise funds for Iowa schools; Vikings prepare for Saturday
The Alumni Football program has already raised nearly $20,000 for Iowa high schools and their athletic programs, says Jason Chance of Alumni Football USA.
Chance expects that amount to triple as more games -- including Saturday's contest in Vinton -- take place this summer.
"Last year, we had six alumni games in Iowa," said Chance. Father's Day drawing at the races this weekend!
Waterloo Implement and Gary's Auto add a little something extra to the great racing action at the Benton County Speedway this Sunday, June 17.
All dad's will be entered into drawings for a variety of John Deere tools and accessories, valued at over $200. Kid's will receive tickets for a chance to win one of many bikes being given away by Garys Auto.