Sports
Vikettes unbeaten; outscore opponents 101-20 on diamond
The Vinton-Shellsburg Vikettes are tied for the best record in all of Iowa high school softball at this point. The Vikettes are 8-0, and have outscored their opponents by a margin of 101-20.
"We are now 8-0, and off to a very good start," says coach Bari Parrott. "We have been hitting the ball extremely well up and down the line-up, which has made a huge difference for us this year.
11U Vinton Shellsburg Viking USSSA baseball team finishes 2nd
11U Vinton Shellsburg Viking USSSA baseball team finished 2nd in the Cornshucker Bracket-Buster NIT Tournament this past weekend.
Team members are (Front Row L to R): Scott Betterton, Weston Powers, Luke Radeke, Will Dudley, Cole Neilson, Brock Radeke.
(Back Row L to R): Coach Matt Betterton, Jachob Roster, Riley Deklotz, Keegan Thompson, Seth Patterson, Axl Hoepner, Coach Jim Thompson. Track and Field Day offered fun and competition
Last week, Vinton Shellsburg's grades K-5th, competed at the high school track. Various track and field events were held for the children to compete in.
Here's a few photos of the days events, thanks Laurie!
Duffy, Dvorak go back-to-back at Independence Motor Speedway
Despite receiving over two and-a-half inches of rain at the track overnight on Friday, fans witnessed a terrific show Saturday night at Independence Motor Speedway.
A great field of 104 race teams signed in for the fourth night of weekly points racing on a night that a pair of drivers became the first to earn back-to-back wins this season.
In the IMCA Modified division, front row starter Mike Burbridge shot into the lead at the drop of the green and quickly pulled away from the field.
Vinton-Shellsburg Red Cedar Shooters win last home dual of season
The Vinton-Shellsburg Red Cedar Shooters trap team won their last home dual of the season, defeating AGWSR by a team score of 216 to 188.
Red Cedar senior Curtis Geiger won the Top Male Shooter honors of the event with a 46/50, which included a perfect 25 shots from the 19 yard line, which was also a personal best for him the season. VS team brings home medals
VS Students who participated in the State Special Olympics came home with multiple wins.
Vinton-Shellsburg Special Olympics Track Team out of 32 events brought home the following medals: 13 GOLD- 10 SILVER- 3 BRONZE- 1 4TH PLACE- 4 5TH PLACE- 1 7TH PLACE!!!!!!!!
Congratulations team!
Former Viking pitching star Kauten now finds success as college pitching coach
For the second year in a row, the Heartland Community College baseball team is in the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II World Series, which begins this weekend.
The team's pitching coach is former Vinton-Shellsburg Viking pitching star Josh Kauten.
Kauten, a 2000 graduate of VS, played on the 2000 Iowa High School State Baseball Tournament team, but missed the 1998 tournament while playing in an AAU national tournament for a team coached by Gary Rima. VS Alumni Football: 2012 players prepare for June 16 game
The Vinton-Shellsburg Alumni Football team has 40 members on its roster, and would welcome more.
We had a great turnout for our Sunday practice, and we can still add more to the roster. Practices are every Friday and Sunday at 6:00 pm at the high school football field all the way to our game on Saturday June 16 at 7:00 pm.
Tickets are on sale. Vikette 8th grade track team sets five new records; wins five meets
On the desk of coach Don Lyle are six reminders of the successful 8th grade girls track team 2012 season.
Five of those are trophies or plaques the team won at tournaments this year.
The sixth is his book that includes the records for events set by the athletes he has coached for nearly 40 years.
Five times this year, Coach Lyle has had to add new names to that book. State Track Meet: Rickels places 8th
Kelyn Rickels led the Vinton-Shellsburg track athletes with an 8th place finish in the high jump at the Iowa High School State Track Meet.
V-S results:
Boys High Jump: Kelyn Rickels, 8th, 6-0
Boys 800M: Nolan Sagan, 20th, 2:02.33
Boys 1600M: Wyatt Lyons, 13th, 4:38.89
Boys 4 x 100 shuttle hurdle (Nolan Edwards, Darrin Charlier, Ryan Webster, David Richter): 16th, 1:01.