Sports
Former Viking Gunner Tranel celebrates big play; hopes for starting role
Gunner Tranel had the biggest moment so far in his collegiate football career this month, but looks forward to making more of them during his next two years at Wartburg.
Tranel, a 2011 VS graduate who earned several honors as a Viking, is a sophomore at Wartburg. He plays on special teams and has recorded several tackles during kick-offs. 2012 Vikette Ashley Strong part of 5th place team at NJCAA Nationals
Former Vinton-Shellsburg athlete Ashley Strong has made college volleyball headlines twice this month
First, her team at SWCC (Southwest Community College) has finished fifth in the NJCAA Division II Volleyball National Championship in Ohio.
Second, Sttong has signed as a junior college transfer with Division II University of Mary in Bismarck, N. Little Vikes Wrestling Tourney brings 312 youngsters
VSHS Wrestling Coach Joel Neve said the 312 participants in Saturday's Vinton-Shellsburg Wrestling Club's annual tournament outnumber last year's participants by about 75.
The youngsters spent much time warming up and practicing with dads, coaches and even little siblings before their matches. Wrestlers from throughout eastern Iowa competed. Vikings review 2013 season at annual wrap-up
The Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings looked back on a tough season plagued by injuries, but looked forward as well to next year, during the annual wrap-up on Thursday.
Coach Joe Womochil reminded the team that in its early losses, it held 4th-quarter leads.
The Vikings finished 2-7 on the year, and will play in a new district next year. Womochil said he believes the new districts will be announced in January. Pickleball winners
VSHS PE students recently competed in the annual pickleball contest. The winners are pictured here.
VS runner Lily Horst nominated for KCRG Athlete of the Week
After a very successful cross country season with many wins and a fourth place finish in the State meet, VS sophomore Lily Horst has been nominated for the KCRG-TV Athlete of the Week.
The three nominees are listed on the station's web site; votes from readers determine the winner.
Click HERE to vote.
Berry's Lanes League scores
Below are the bowling league standings and high scores from last week, at Berry's Lanes.
Junior-Senior Jets
Vinton Vikings 23-13
Flaming French Fries, 23-13
Spanish Panda Bears, 23-13
No Guts No Glory, 20-16
Bubble Blowers, 20-16
Gutter Cleaners, 18-18
Code Awesome, 15.5-20.5
Hammer Heads, 14.5-21.5
Legends, 13-23
Delta Ducks, 10-26
High Scores- Boys
Games: Cole Garwood, 257; Jacob Gosse, 189; Ethan Dedrick, 186.
State Cross Country: Lily Horst 4th in Class 3A; VS girls 8th
Sophomore Lily Horst finished in fourth place in the Class 3A state girls cross country meet on Saturday in Fort Dodge. The Vikettes finished in 8th place with 211 team points.
Underclassmen dominated the girls' Class 3A field; all five top finishers are either freshmen or sophomores.
Viking junior Derek Dinderman ran in the boys individual event, finishing in 43rd place with a time of 17. VS wrestlers raise $3,705 with Labor Auction
One of the newer traditions at Vinton-Shellsburg High School is the wrestling labor auction. This year's event took place Monday at the high school, with long-time auctioneer Duane Johnson taking bids.
The wrestlers, managers and coaches took their turn on the auction block, exchanging eight hours of work for a donation to the wrestling programs. Derek Dinderman qualifies for individual State Cross Country Meet
Vinton-Shellsburg junior Derek Dinderman finished 10th in the state qualifying meet in Waverly on Thursday, earning a spot in the State Cross Country individual event, which takes place Saturday, Nov. 2.
As a team, the boys fell one place short, finishing fourth in total team points.