Benton Community won the Marion Invitational Girls Track meet on Thursday evening. The Vikettes finished in 12th place. Leading the Vikettes  were  the 4 x 100 relay team, which finished in third place in its event.

  The Vinton-Shellsburg boys golf team won its home dual vs. Williamsburg Thursday at the Vinton Country Club.    Team Results VS Varsity  163 Williamsburg Varsity 167   VS JV  225 Williamsburg JV  194   VS Varsity Individual Seth Inman 37 Dylan Rippel 41 Daniel Janssen 41 Daniel Ervin 44 Trevor Brown  51 Drew Pearson  59   Medalists  Seth Inman, VS, 37    and Drew Slings, Williamsburg, 37   Runners up  Dylan Rippel, VS, 41 and  Daniel Janssen, VS, 41   "I am very proud of the young men for a tremendous effort.

Kelyn Rickels scored 32 of the Vinton-Shellsburg track team's 196 points, leading the Vikings to first place in the Viking Invitational in Vinton, Thursday evening.

The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department will soon be offering another session of Zumba at the Vinton Skate & Activity Center! This cardio-sculpt, calorie-burning, Latin-inspired dance-fitness party is the perfect solution for those of you looking to spice up your fitness routine or elevate it to a completely new level! Instructor Katrina Reed teaches participants easy-to-follow dance moves that will then be incorporated into a full-body, aerobic dance workout! This Zumba class will take place from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Vinton Skate & Activity Center on the following dates: May 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, and 24.

Cheyenne Barnes won the 100M and the 200M dash Tuesday during the Vikette Invite, leading the Vikettes to third place. Other VS winners included: Karley Kenney, 1500M; Maddy Springer, long jump; and three relay teams: 4 x 200, 400M shuttle hurdle and 800 sprint medley.

The Vinton-Shellsburg girls golf team achieved its goal of "Four in the 40s," as all four top varsity golfers performed that well Tuesday at the Wildcat in Shellsburgt.

  The Vinton-Shellsburg boys golf team competed April 19, and April 23, coming home with one first place and one third place finish.   Thursday April 19th at South Hills   Hudson  162 V-S  176 Union 186 South Tama  191   VS Individuals  Daniel Ervin 40 ( Runner up Medalist) Dylan Rippel  42 Seth Inman  46 Trevor Brown  48 Drew Pearson  49 Daniel Janssen  50     Monday  April 23 at Lake McBride   Anamosa  149 Central Dewitt  163 V-S  170 Solon  176   Individuals   Dylan Rippel, Seth Inman, Daniel Janssen  41 Trevor Brown, Drew Pearson  47 Daniel Ervin  53   Medalist  Connyr Lewis  35   Anamosa Runner Up   Nico Costa  36  Anamosa   We shot our lowest total of the year with 3 guys all turning in 41's.

The Vinton-Shellsburg girls track 4 x 100 relay team will be running at the Drake Relays on Friday. The runners include:  Dawne Schminke, Sydney Robertson, Cheyenne Barnes, and Maddie Springer.

The Vinton-Shellsburg boys track team tied for third place in the Comet Relays at BCLUW Monday, in Conrad.   Winners for the Vikings included: Kelyn Rickels, high jump; Darren Charlier, 400 hurdles.

  The Vinton-Shellsburg girls golf team finished third at the West Delaware Invite Monday in Manchester, just four strokes from second place.