Vikings to play Mustangs on new artificial turf tonight

VINTON TODAY
July 8, 2016 9:32 am

If you drove by the Vinton-Shellsburg High School football field, and saw the unusual sight of players with gloves fielding ground balls, here's why: The Viking varsity baseball team will travel to Independence tonight and become one of the first teams to play on the Mustangs' new artificial field turf baseball diamond.

Vikette softball season with loss to Xavier

VINTON TODAY
July 8, 2016 9:29 am

The Vinton-Shellsburg Vikettes ended their 2016 softball season Thursday with a first-round loss to C.R. Xavier. Sophomore Alex Maynard pitched a complete game, but the Viking offense struggled, getting just three hits.

Gustin Wins Hogan Memorial Modifieds feature

BILL MARTIN, IMCA
July 5, 2016 7:29 am

 Richie Gustin didn’t recall a lot of drama while en route to winning the Hogan Memorial in 2012. The 2016 version of the Benton County Speedway special for Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modifieds had plenty of that, though, as Gustin outran Todd Shute and the 21st starting Hunter Marriott for the Sunday night victory at Vinton.

Vinton Parks and Rec Men and Women Softball Standings

MICHAEL REITER
June 30, 2016 12:27 pm

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Vikings split with Benton, improve to 16-11

VINTON TODAY
June 29, 2016 12:19 pm

With two weeks left in the regular season, the Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings baseball team is 16-11 and hoping to keep improving as they seek to return to the State Tournament.

22nd Annual Hogan Memorial set for this Sunday

BILL MARTIN, IMCA
June 27, 2016 3:24 pm

The home track of the IMCA Modified division is host to the 22nd annual Hogan Memorial this Sunday, July 3. Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modifieds race for a possible top prize of $5,000 during the holiday weekend show at Benton County Speedway in Vinton.

Vikings improve to 14-8; to travel to DeWitt Central tonight

VINTON TODAY
June 23, 2016 10:38 am

The Vinton-Shellsburg varsity baseball team won two of three games early this week and has double-headers tonight and a game at Mount Vernon on Friday before hosting rival Benton Community for a double-header on Monday.

Top Male Bowler: Nick Stein honored at first All-Iowa Sports Banquet

VINTON TODAY
June 22, 2016 11:51 am

The Vinton-Shellsborg bowler who won the Class 1A state individual title with his best tournament performance ever (a two-game total of 513) has earned one more award.

Urbana 5 Night:Driver discusses return after roll-over in 'Most important race'

VINTON TODAY
June 13, 2016 1:06 pm

In the movies, Dakoda Sellers would have won last night’s Sport Mod feature at the Benton County Speedway. But the “Drive for 5” themed car that honors the five young people who died in an accident last April – including Nikki Jacobsen, Quentin Ary and three young members of Seller’s pit crew –  Zoey and Hunter Tuttle and their older brother, Triston Randall – did not end up in Victory Lane.

VSHS Announces Several Spring Activities recognized for Academic Achievements

DEB CUMMINGS
June 9, 2016 5:35 pm

Vinton-Shellsburg High School is pleased to announce that several 2015-16 Spring activities have been recognized for their academic achievements. The Iowa High School Athletic Association and the Iowa Girls’ High School Athletic Union recognize the following: The Distinguished Academic Achievement Award is awarded to the teams who achieved a combined grade point average of 3.