Sports : Cornhusker League gives VS baseball players spring training

Kody Seaton pitches during the VS opener in Cornhuskers League.

Carson Struve was the starting pitcher for the local team.

Taylor Leyden fouls one off during action Sunday in Vinton.

Kody Seaton keeps runner honest, tossing to Gunner Tranel.

Future Vikings spent some time watching the older players....

before heading of to play some baseball of their own.

It's too soon for official Iowa high school baseball practice, but the Cornhuskers league gives several area teams, including Vinton-Shellsburg, a chance to meet on weekends for a few games.

On Sunday afternoon, the Vinton team played a double header on their home field against Cedar Rapids Kennedy. The visitors won both games, but the day helped players shake off the winter rust.

Coaches are Dave Charlier and Mike Tranel.

While the high school players were on the field, a group of future Vikings was watching. After a few innings the younger players went to a small lot near the field to play a little baseball of their own.