Sports
Free Youth Soccer Camp offered July 14-17
Free Youth Soccer Camp offered again this year; sponsored by First Baptist Church of Vinton. Open to ages 4-12. July 14-17, 6-8 pm.
All youth must have a registration form signed by a parent or guardian to participate. To register: call 472-3881 or email vintonfirstbaptist@yahoo.com
At youth soccer camp we offer:
Blastball: Area children continue learning fundamentals
The participants in the Vinton Parks and Recreation Department's Blastball program are continuing to learn the basics of baseball and softball. Brad Barker and crew of teen coaches are helping students learn hitting, throwing and fielding basics.
See more photos from Tuesday's session HERE.
Vikings win home 13U baseball tournament; ranked 6th in Iowa
The 13U Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings won the 2014 Viking Classic, defeating Full Count Red 12-4 for the championship. The team went 4-0 in the tournament. The Vikings are currently ranked #6 in the state in the USSSA "AA" rankings.
Front Row (L-R) Cole Neilson, Luke Radeke, Will Dudley, Max Gordon, Weston Powers. Lauren Tandy and Tyler Stueck place 19th at Co-Ed State Golf Tourney
The Vikings/Vikette golfers took two pairs to play in the Co-Ed State golf Tournament Tuesday at Cedar Pointe Golf Club in Boone. Seniors Dylan Rippel and Mara Jessen played in their final high school meet and had a great time. Sophomores Tyler Stueck and Lauren Tandy played well for the Vikings. There were 56 two-person teams competing on the par 72 course. Young Vikings, Vikettes begin season on high school diamonds
The Vinton-Shellsburg baseball and softball teams began action last week with a roster heavy on youngsters.
The Vikings, who gave coach Jim Struve his 500th career victory last season, have just three seniors, Logan Davis, Griffin Williams and Luke Moen, on the roster; along with one junior, catcher Aaron Henderson; and four sophomores. Sellers gets first career win on emotional night at Independence Motor Speedway
Emotions were strong Saturday night at Independence Motor Speedway as those in attendance honored the memory of IMCA Northern SportMod driver Brandon Smith. A weekly competitor in Independence throughout his career, Smith died in an accident in his garage over the weekend.
Outside front row starter Lucas Lundry took the lead at the on-set of the 15-lap SportMod feature.
Red Cedar Shooters set new milestones at State Meet
Every year, the Vinton-Shellsburg high school trap shooting team, the Red Cedar Shooters, ends its season with some new successes at the State meet.
The successes continued on Friday at the event in Cedar Falls.
The local team finished in 7th Place overall out of 315 squads; the local team has now placed in the Top 10 in the State for the 4th year in a row, against more competitors this year than ever before. Vikettes end golf season with 8th place finish at Regionals
The VS Vikette golfers ended their season with the Regional Tournament in Waverly on May 27. The team saw much improvement during the season.
Coach's summary:
Regional Tournament
Waverly Golf Course par 70
May 27, 2014
Weather conditions: warm, partly sunny
Team Results (top 2 advance to State)
CR Xavier 332
Charles City 348
Waverly-Shell Rock 354
Benton Com.
VS soccer team honors seniors, youth teams
During the the VS-West Delaware half-time on Friday, May 23rd, the VSHS soccer team recognized some of the girls and coaches involved in the youth soccer program in Vinton.
The program, which utilizes trained volunteer coaches, is essential for developing future players for the high school program.
Vinton youth players belong to AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization) and practice in Vinton and play games on Saturdays during the spring and fall. Hole-in-one: Melanie Blais scores her first ace at Vinton Country Club
Melanie Blais was golfing with friends Kelly Henkle and Tammy Fett Tuesday afternoon when her golfing buddies witnessed Melanie's first Hole-in-One.
The achievement took place on Hole 3.
"It was a shock," says Melanie, who said she has never really even come close to a hole-in-one before. She finished the round with a 43, and lots of congratulations from friends, family and fellow golf enthusiasts.