VPRD Volleyball Standings

BRAD BARKER
February 15, 2013 11:11 am

The Vinton Parks and Recreation Dept. has released the latest volleyball league standings. Click to view

Hogan receives 2012 34 Raceway Modifieds Championship Award

VINTON TODAY
February 15, 2013 10:36 am

Racing on dirt tracks begins next month in Iowa, and last month, one track honored a Vinton driver as its Modifieds Track Champion for 2012.  Scott Hogan recently attended the annual 34 Raceway event, where he received  a plaque honoring his success at that track in Burlingon last season.

District basketball schedule; Vikes to host Independence Monday, Feb. 18

VINTON TODAY
February 13, 2013 5:18 pm

The path to Des Moines, for the Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings, begins at home Monday, Feb. 18, when the Vikings host Independence in District play. If the Vikings win, their next game would be Thursday, Feb.

1,000: Viking Grant Sagan reaches prep scoring milestone

VINTON TODAY
February 13, 2013 1:06 pm

The first 10 minutes of the Vinton-Shellsburg/Oelwein basketball game on Tuesday were among the worst of the year for Grant Sagan and the Vikings. They trailed by as much as 11 to Oelwein, and for Grant and his teammates, the ball did not fall through the hoop like it usually does.

10 years together: Vikings' hoops success began with huge win in 2003

VINTON TODAY
February 13, 2013 11:36 am

The success of the Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings 2012-13 basketball team has not come as a surprise -- not at all -- to the parents and coaches who watched and taught them first and know them best.

Sagan reaches 1K points; Vikes finish perfect after defeating Oelwein, 65-50

VINTON TODAY
February 12, 2013 11:13 pm

Grant Sagan scored his 1,000th point in his last regular season high school game, as the Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings overcame a rough start to defeat Oelwein, 65-50.

Viking Max Wehage advances to State Wrestling Meet

VINTON TODAY
February 11, 2013 1:29 pm

Vinton-Shellsburg wrestler Max Wehage (106 lbs) will represent his team at the State Wrestling Meet on Feb. 14, competing in the Class 2A bracket. Max finished second at the Solon District event, to Brock Rathbun of Center Point-Urbana.

Champions! Vikings win WaMaC with 72-56 victory over Anamosa

VINTON TODAY
February 11, 2013 10:42 am

For three quarters, the Anamosa Raiders played the Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings point for point. But the first quarter belonged all to the Vikings, as they built a 15-point lead on their home court, and won by 16, 72-56.

Viking Merchant signs with Ellsworth; to join Panthers on gridiron

VINTON TODAY
February 7, 2013 10:33 am

After leading the Vinton-Shellsburg football team in rushing yards last season, Viking Chris Merchant hopes to carry the ball at the college level next year.

Three Union athletes accept college offers

JOE HADACHEK
February 7, 2013 9:57 am

Three Union High School student-athletes who made commitments to play college athletics on Wednesday.   Kylie Powell, senior, signed a national letter of intent to play soccer at UNI.