Sports

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. But the sponsors with whom Merchant shared his ideas wanted to do even more; they have paid for 1,000 towels, which will be distributed both to students and to adults attending tonight's game.

  On Monday, Aug. 27, the South West Community College (SWCC) Spartan volleyball team, which includes 2012 VS graduate Ashley Strong, kicked off their season by travelling to Southeast Nebraska Community Collegein Beatrice, NE.After dropping the first two games 14-25 and 13-25, the Spartans rallied to take the final three games 25-21, 29-27, and 15-12.

The VSHS XC boys team took First place with a team score of 53 points Tues night at Williamsburg.  Girls varsity team placed 4th out of a total of 9 teams.  All the VSHS teams represented our school well! 1st picture     Varsity boys start 2nd picture    Varsity girls start 3rd pic

Vinton race car driver Scott Hogan won the feature Saturday, Aug. 25, in Burlington.  Also he was the 34 RACEWAY. IMCA modified 2012 track Champion . See complete results HERE.  

UNION Players of the Week: Offense: LINE - Justin Clark, sr. guard opened holes for running game and solid pass protection BACKS - Trev Hadachek and Jay Scheel combined for big nights through ground and air   Defense: LINE - Dalton Crosser, sr. played solid run defense for four quarters BACK - Cole Reiter, jr. in his first varsity start, graded out at 84%   Special Teams: KO returner Marcelo Hernandez Return blocker Jace Hadachek   Offensive Scout POW:  Christian Gray Defensive Scout POW:  Bo Bader   2011 is history.

  Winners at the Benton County Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 26, include: Stock Car: Norman Chesmore Hobby Stock: Scott Pippert Sports Mod: Ben Chapman Modifieds: Tony Olson Sports Compact: Nathan Chandler   See complete results HERE

The varsity played at the Meskwaki Tournament on Saturday and placed 3rd.  Here are scores   VS-North Tama    23-21    17-21    15-10   W Cedar Valley        21-13      21-18                W Denver    

  After mother nature's win the past two weeks, the Benton County Speedway was able to return to racing action Sunday, August 26th. The twice postponed Alzheimer's Awareness night, coupled with Halloween in August, raised over $1,200 for the local Alzheimer's Association. A special thank you is sent to everyone who participated in bidding on silent auction items, and those who donated items for the auction, including: Brian Parr, the local Alzheimer's Support group, the Palace Theater, Boomtown, Frontier Natural Products & Aura Cacia, Vinton Parks & Recreation Department, Tom & Carilyn Engledow, Albert & Lynette Muschaweck, Steve & Jayma Runyan, IMCA Racing, G&G Auto, Koop's Automotive, Dan Engledow and Tina Hasselmann.

The Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings began the era of coach Jim Womochil with a big win on the kind of field he envisions for his home turf, and the kind of offense that includes “passing when we want to, not when we have to.” The Vikings defeated Benton Community 48-0, on the new turf at Van Horne. The Benton Community project (including the turf and all-weather track) cost more than $1 million; Womochil said finding funding for such a field in Vinton is part of his five-year plan for the Viking program.

  The Vinton-Shellsburg AYSO boys soccer team held their season wrap-up at Tootsie’s Ice Cream and More, where they often went after games. The U12 boys finished undefeated in pool play and fourth overall in this year’s tournament. Pictured, from left are: Front row; Jesse Plasden, Alex Gunther, Gunnar Moen, Benett Rickels, CJ Shoch, Damen Swenson.