Sports

     The Vinton-Shellsburg volleyball team defeated Independence on Tuesday night, but it took them the full five games to win the match. Game scores were:  25-18 23-25 17-25 25-20 15-6      The Vikettes improve their record on the year to 5-1. Their only loss was to Roland Story during the weekend Meskwaki Tournament.

    Before the varsity's overtime win at Benton Community, the V-S sophomores also won, defeating the Bobcats 24-6 in their season opener. Both teams hope to ring the victory bell this Friday when the Vikings host South Tama.      Jan Andreesen provided these photos. See her web site at http://jandreesenphotography.

     Wyatt Lyons led Viking cross country runners, taking second at the meet in Williamsburg. Emma Horst and Karley Kenney led the V-S girls.     Thanks to Nancy Jorgensen for sharing these photos here.  picture 1:  3 runners made the 100 mile club for logged miles over the summer ; Edee Vogt, Sara Jorgensen and Jordan Evans picture 2:  3 runners made the 300 mile club for logged miles over the summer; John Levis , Rickey Jaray and Karley Kenney picture3:  Mitchel Ternus leading the VS jv team at Williamsburg picture4:  jv VS runners picture5:  VSHS varsity girls were led by Emma Horst and Karley Kenney   picture 1: VSHS varsity girls at the start of their race in Williamsburg pict.

  HANDICAP TOURNAMENT NIGHT LEAGUE VCC - July 19th & July 26th, 2011   First Flight: Peggy Weideman          68                          Laura Wilberg  &n

  VCC – August 2nd & 9th, 2011   Championship Flight: Deb Ketchen                   81                           &

  ECLECTIC TOURNAMENT NIGHT LEAGUE VCC - June 7th and June 14th , 2011     First Flight:                     Laura Wilberg                

       The Vinton Parks & Recreation department Two Person Best Shot Tournament was held this past Saturday at the beautiful Vinton Country Club.  There were 116 golfers that took part in this annual event that had over $3,500 worth of prizes and product donated to the event.        There were some pretty tough pin placements but the two-some of Shane Scott and Chris Boddicker handled the pressure shooting a 63 on the par 70 course.

  Vinton-Shellsburg played at the Meskwaki Tournament on 8-27-11 the score are as follows:   VS beat Belle Plaine 21-16   21-12 VS beat Cedar Valley Christian 21-13   21-11 VS beat Meskwaki 21-9   21-12 VS beat North Tama 21-13   21-12 Roland Story beat VS  15-21  16-21     Stats are on quikstatsiowa.

     Winners at the Benton County Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 28, included:   Hobby Stock: Kyle Parizek Stock Car: Damon Murty Modifieds: Mike Burbridge Sports Mod: Curt Hilmer Sports Compact: Jacob McVay      See complete results HERE.

       A win is a win, any way you can take it, Vinton-Shellsburg Football Coach Pat Farley told his victorious Vikings after a harrowing overtime win at Benton Community.      The Viking raced to a quick 6-0 lead on their first possession but survived several turn-overs, a 73-yard kickoff return and two missed Bobcat field goal attempts in defeating the hosts, 18-12.