Knight Players of the Week: OFFENSE: Lineman - Justin Clark Back - Jay Scheel Receiver - Will Crees Scout of week - Vincent Neil DEFENSE: Lineman - Josh Clark Back - Nic Peters Linebacker - Will Crees Scout of week - Jacob Clark SPECIAL TEAMS: Kickoff - entire unit By Cheyne Reiter The Union Knights overwhelmed the Central Springs Panthers on Friday night, jumping out to a 50-0 halftime lead.

Kelyn Rickels scored three touchdowns, the last on a kickoff return, as the Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings defeated Oelwein, 48-18. The Vikings built a 28-0 lead before the Huskies scored, and led 35-12 at halftime.

Our adult softball summer league has concluded for the sesason. Pictured are the three league champions. 2012 Men's Lower League Champion - Fareway/Rielly's Floors/Walker's Wildlife Reflections Front row (l-r)  Josh Adrian, Brad Walker, Terry Walker, Byron Walker, Earl Salee Back row (l-r)  Casey Hansen, Shane Cox, Jesse Cottrell, Bart Bruce, Jeff Silberger, Jordan Truax, Zach Mann 2012 Men's Upper League Champion - Mike's Service Center Front Row (l-r)   Pat Landers, Matt Erickson, Luke Erickson, Cody Smith Back Row (l-r)   Ben Thompson, Nick Decker, Eric Hummel, Chris Fisher, Jake Hasbrouck 2012 Women's League Champion - Grinnin' Pitches Front row (l-r)  Jenna Relf, Jess Relf, Channing Merchant, Lindsay Pipho Back row (l-r)   Morgan Ollinger, Alicia Knight, Ashley Jordan, Brooke Skram, Madonna Merchant Not pictured: Britt Robinson, Kelsey Beatty, Allison Emrich Coed softball league will continue through October.

After dressing in black and waving gold Spirit Towels during last Friday's game, the Vinton-Shellsburg football fans dressed in brightly-colored clothes for Friday night's game.

The Vinton-Shellsburg Cross Country teams finished fourth (boys) and sixth (girls) at Grinnell on Tuesday evening. Lily Horst led the VS girls, finishing 4th, while Ricky Jeray was the first Viking runner to cross the finish line, in 19th place overall.

  Vinton’s Scott Hogan won the feature in the Modifieds class at the Benton County Speedway on Sunday, Sept. 2. Sports Mod winner Mike Hogancamp celebrated his first trip to Victory Lane.

A stout field of 111 teams filled the pit area for Budweiser Season Championship Night at Independence Motor Speedway. A trio of drivers topped off track championships by taking home feature wins on the final night of the 2012 season.

The Vinton-Shellsburg football team heads into district play next week with a 1-1 record following Friday's loss at home to South Tama. The Viking offense struggled throughout the first half, as the Trojans built a 27-0 lead.

Williamsburg beat Vinton-Shellsburg on the volleyball court at VSHS on Thursday evening, 3-1.   Game scores were: 25-20 16-25 6-25 14-25 The Vikette Tournament begins at 9 a.

Scott Merchant said his original goal with the gold Spirit Towels was to have enough to give to every student at Vinton-Shellsburg High School. "We've been trying to encourage more students to attend the games," said Merchant this morning.