• Article Photo. Viking speedster Travis Libbert has many stolen bases; but he was out in this steal attempt.
    Viking speedster Travis Libbert has many stolen bases; but he was out in this steal attempt.
  • Article Photo. The ball bounces of Matt DeVries' back after he was hit by a pitch Friday vs. Benton.
    The ball bounces of Matt DeVries' back after he was hit by a pitch Friday vs. Benton.
  • Article Photo. Grant Sagan was the Vikings' relief pitcher Friday in Van Horne.
    Grant Sagan was the Vikings' relief pitcher Friday in Van Horne.
  • Article Photo. Sophomore Darrin Charlier started the game as Vikings pitcher.
    Sophomore Darrin Charlier started the game as Vikings pitcher.

A four-run third inning, capped by a 3-run homer, gave Benton Community all the runs they would need to defeat Vinton-Shellsburg Friday.

The Bobcats defeated the Vikings in WaMaC Conference action 5-3, in a game postponed a week by rain. 

Darrin Charlier was the Vikings' starting pitcher. Grant Sagan finished the game for the Vikings.