Sports

  Erin Randall led the Vinton-Shellsburg girls golf team with a 46 in difficult conditions, as the Vikettes lost a dual at Williamsburg. Meet details: V-S Girls Golf Dual at Stone Creek Golf Course, Williamsburg  (par 36) Friday, April 27, 2012 Weather conditions:  low50s, very windy and overcast   Team Scores:             Williamsburg                 184             V-S                              194   Medalist:             Abbie Zimmerman                    39 Runner-up:             Erin Randall                              46   V-S Individuals:             Erin Randall                  46                    Mara Jessen                 48             Natalie Ketchen            50             Katie Lovell                  50 Noncounters: Cara Hach, Samantha Jorgensen We had some solid rounds in less than ideal conditions at Williamsburg today.

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. Click HERE for results.

  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.  Rickels won the 400M dash and the high jump for the Vikings. Other winners included: Wyatt Lyons, 800M run and 1600M run; and Darrin Charlier, 400M hurdles. The VS 4 x 100, 4 x 800 and 440 M shuttle hurdle relay teams also claimed first place.

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. Benton Community won the event with 167 points, while Marion had 158 and VS 156.

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 Vikettes defeated Jesup, 182-215. Meet summary:   Dual @ Wildcat, Shellsburg (par 35) Jesup-V-S April 24, 2012   Team Scores: V-S                              182 Jesup                            215   Medalist:             Natalie Ketchen- V-S                           41             Runner-up: Abbie Debner- Jesup          44   Individual Scores:             Natalie Ketchen                        41             Erin Randall                              45             Katie Lovell                              48             Liz Moen                                  48 Noncounters: Mara Jessen and Cara Hach   Our team shot the lowest round of the 2012 season tonight.

  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. "We did a lot of things really well," said Coach Aric Chvala.  "We ran the guys in a lot of events that they were unfamiliar with and they performed very well.