Benton shuts out Vikings to advance to Sub-State game

VINTON TODAY
July 23, 2013 11:07 pm

Benton Community senior Jonny Frese improved his record to 6-2 with a complete game, one-hit shutout of the Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings in the District final Tueday night.

Hogan earns spot on All-Start ballot for Boone race; votes will decide who races

VINTON TODAY
July 23, 2013 9:52 am

When Vinton Modified racer Scott Hoganon the March 29 Spring Extravaganza feature at the Lee County Speedway in Donnellson, he qualified for the ballot for the Fast Shafts All-Star race in Boone on Sept.

Ervin's pitching leads Vikings to District win over Grinnell

VINTON TODAY
July 19, 2013 8:44 pm

Senior Daniel Ervin pitched his second consecutive complete game, giving up just one run to the Grinnell Tigers, as the Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings extended their season and came one game closer to going to the State Tournament.

VS wrestling camp set for July 29-13; free for all district wrestlers

VINTON TODAY
July 18, 2013 4:13 pm

Vinton-Shellsburg wrestlers are invited to a free wrestling camp, where they will meet the new coach of the Viking wrestling club, All-American wrestler James Locke.

Current, future Viking football players learning fundamentals

VINTON TODAY
July 18, 2013 8:23 am

“Little ‘c,’ not big ‘C.’ “Nose to the ball.” “Smash.” “Flood.” “41.

A beginning photographer's night at the races

VINTON TODAY
July 17, 2013 10:09 am

Confession: I have not watched a dirt track race in Vinton since the “Figure 8” track was in use. Oh, I have been to the grandstands at the Benton County Fairgrounds many times each year for Fair and Boomtown events, but never to the races.

Carlisle earns 12th trip to State with 7-0 win over V-S

VINTON TODAY
July 17, 2013 8:59 am

The Carlisle softball team welcomes visitors to its field with a large red and white sign listing 11 years the team has made it to the State Tournament since 1993, and the four times the Wildcats have been State Champions.

Crash course: Dirt track racing includes tough moments for many drivers

VINTON TODAY
July 16, 2013 12:19 pm

Contact between vehicles is a part of dirt track racing; most cars that circled the track at the Benton County Speedway have scars from encounters with other vehicles.

Hard work, teamwork help 'scrappy' Vikettes advance to Regional final

VINTON TODAY
July 16, 2013 6:04 am

“ONE! ONE! ONE!” Vinton-Shellsburg catcher Rachel Clemens says she was not thinking double play as she stood with her foot on home plate, waiting for the throw from pitcher Maddie Cornell.

Viking baseball: VS sweeps Union; to play Grinnell Friday in District opener

VINTON TODAY
July 16, 2013 4:38 am

The Vinton-Shellsburg Viking baseball team ended its regular season with a Parents' Night sweep of Union, 8-4 and 9-6. In the opener, a four-run fourth inning doubled the Vikings run tally, and pitcher Luke Moen held the Knights to three earned runs over six innings.