Vikings advance to Sub-State with 1-0 win over Benton

VINTON TODAY
July 20, 2015 10:43 pm

Ty Rippel pitched a complete came shut-out vs. Benton and center fielder Wes Edwards overcame a day of nausea to double and score the winning run in the first inning as Vinton-Shellsburg won in the second round of District baseball action.

Olson, Erger win again at BCS; Fair race event set for Thursday

RYAN CLARK
July 20, 2015 10:24 am

Tony Olson’s dream season continued Sunday night at Benton County Speedway. In just 35 Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod starts in 2015, Olson earned his 18th feature win, his seventh on the Vinton quarter-mile.

High school play-off system to change in 2016; 16-team format for each class

VINTON TODAY
July 19, 2015 10:17 pm

For the past several years, the Iowa High School Athletic Association has used a 32-team football play-off, which allowed approximately one-half of the more than 20,000 players to be on a play-off team each season.

VPRD Adult Softball Standings as of 7-17-15

MATT BOGGESS, VPRD
July 19, 2015 9:07 am

\ Vinton Parks and Recreation Department Adult Slow Pitch Softball Leagues - 2015 July 15-16, 2015 Women's Division Grin

Vikings come from behind to advance at Districts; to play Benton Monday

VINTON TODAY
July 19, 2015 9:07 am

Down 3-0 after five innings, the Vinton-Shellsburg baseball team extended its season at least one more game by scoring once in the 6th inning and rallying for three runs in the 7th, when a walk-off single by catcher Aaron Henderson gave them a 4-3 win.

Vikings travel to Benton to begin District baseball action

VINTON TODAY
July 16, 2015 9:36 am

Iowa high school baseball teams begin their post-season this week. The Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings will compete in the Class 3A, District 10 grouping, which includes Benton Community, South Tama and Union.

2015 Softball Standings Week of 7-9-15‏

MATT BOGGESS, VPRD
July 13, 2015 3:39 pm

Click to view this week's standings.

Viking Youth Football Camp set for first week in August

V-S COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
July 13, 2015 12:01 pm

The annual Viking Youth Football Camp begins Aug. 3, for players entering grades 1-8. VS coach Jim Womochil has shared the official registration form, with specifications and costs.

Auringer wins his third Hogan Memorial modified feature

BILL MARTIN, IMCA
July 13, 2015 10:59 am

[VIDEO] (Video courtesy of Brendan Turner, Aerial Advantage) J.D. Auringer raced his way into some rare company Sunday night at Benton County Speedway.

Vinton County Club announces Firecracker Tourney winners

VINTON TODAY
July 10, 2015 10:29 am

Vinton Country Club held the 2nd annual Firecracker Tournament over the Fourth of July weekend. The format was a 4-person best shot, 18-hole tournament.