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Scott Hogan wins the Butler Built North Central Region IMCA Modified title

Scott Hogan receives trophy from Kathy Root A shortage of starts didn’t prevent Scott Hogan from winning the Butler Built North Central Region IMCA Modified title. Along with nine feature wins, the Vinton  pilot scored track ...

Fall Athletics Achieve Academic Recognition @ V-S HS!

  November 23, 2010: During each activity season in Iowa, high school students are not only recognized for their accomplishments as performers or as athletes, but also recognized for their...

Golfers get final rounds in before winter weather arrives

Area golfers went to the course on Monday, despite the chilly, windy weather. Monday was not a great day for golf, either the weather or the results, said one of several players who wore jackets, caps with ear covers and other warm apparel on Monday.  But, he said, ...

Volleyball League Scores and Standings

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Union season ends with playoff loss to Clear Creek-Amana

Brad Siebel gave the Knights a halftime lead with this 26-yd TD reception.   Several times throughout the 2010 season, the Union Knights found themselves behind. But they always found a way to win.  But their nine-game winning streak ended in first round...

Union begins playoff action tonight

Another big gain for the Knights... The Union football team, undefeated champions of District 5 in Class 3A, hope begin their playoff season tonight. The Knights host Clear Creek-Amana at 7:30 p.m. Although CCA is 5-4 on the season, ...

Hogan wins Regional title; fifth in IMCA National points

Scott Hogan & his family in Victory Lane after Sept. 26 Modifieds Feature; he was 5th in nation.   VINTON – Nine feature wins and bonus points from a pair of track titles paved the way for Scott Hogan’s career first IMCA Modified regional crown.   The veteran...

Undefeated Union, Burnside set new school records in win over Vikings

Union linemen celebrate Wes Burnside's record-setting season by putting him on their shoulders. For the first time in school history, the Union football team is undefeated, 9-0 at the end of the regular season.  And for the first time in school history, a Knight running back has carr...

Vikings season ends with loss at Union, 29-14

Lincoln Riffey fires a pass for the Vikings in loss at Union Friday. The Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings traveled to Union Friday night with a 4-4 record and needing a win to extend their season into the playoffs.  Coach Farley and his team went to La Porte with ...

6th grade Viking Gold team finishes 5-1 in Metro League

The sixth grade Viking Gold team is 10-2 over two years, playing larger teams. The 6th Grade Viking Gold football team completed its 2010 season with a 5-1 record in the Metro Youth Football League.  The team is 10-2 over the past two years playing mostly 4-A school...