• Article Photo. Kody Seaton pitches during the VS opener in Cornhuskers League.
    Kody Seaton pitches during the VS opener in Cornhuskers League.
  • Article Photo. Carson Struve was the starting pitcher for the local team.
    Carson Struve was the starting pitcher for the local team.
  • Article Photo. Taylor Leyden fouls one off during action Sunday in Vinton.
    Taylor Leyden fouls one off during action Sunday in Vinton.
  • Article Photo. Kody Seaton keeps runner honest, tossing to Gunner Tranel.
    Kody Seaton keeps runner honest, tossing to Gunner Tranel.
  • Article Photo. Future Vikings spent some time watching the older players....
    Future Vikings spent some time watching the older players....
  • Article Photo. before heading of to play some baseball of their own.
    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.