Sports : Berry leads VS bowlers in season opener at Independence

Vikette varsity bowlers pose for a photo before winning their first meet of the season. Taylor Berry led the Vinton-Shellsburg Vikettes to a win in their first bowling contest of the season Friday in Independence, repeating a feat she accomplished early last season: Rolling a higher score than all of her female opponents as well as all of the boys. The senior bowled a 204/214/418, which was the best score of the contest for either school. The girls won the varsity meet by a total score of 2250 to 1352; the boys lost, 2775-2623. Ryan Schoettmer led the Vikings with a two-game tally of 380. The JV boys won vs the Mustangs. Coach Amber Pattee offered the following summary: "Our girls competed for Varsity and the boys completed for Varsity and JV. Bowlers on all 3 of these teams have improved from last year. I expect this trend to continue and be ready to fight for the state tournament,"