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7th and 8th grade girls track continues to impress

By Valerie Close, Editor · April 29th, 2019

The 7th and 8th Grade girls brought home a 1st place in their 2nd track meet which was held in Independence. In 2 out of 2 meets, the girls walked away with a win, with the 7th graders taking 174 points.A well deserved first place win. Click to view official results

Viking Golf Results: VS versus Independence at Three Elms

By Janet Woodhouse · April 28th, 2019

Independence InviteThree Elms, par 70April 26, 20191:00 startWeather: Breezy, cool, sunnyTeam results:Vinton-Shellsburg 427Independence 428 (won by 5th player's score)Easton Valley 428Center-Pt, Urbana 430Marion 447Alburnett (not a full team)Medalist:Lillie Lamont, V-S 97Runner-up:Anna Ruffcorn, Indee 101 (won by card back)Gabby Weyland, Alburnett 101V-S Individuals:Lillie Lamont 97Abbye Hendryx 106Lauren Murray 109Christina Harrelson 115Also competing were Carli Lang and Carly BendullThis is a finish that exemplifies why every stroke counts! I...

Vikings finish 4th at Maquoketa Invite

By Chad Pettyjohn · April 25th, 2019

In windy conditions, the Vikings carded a 357 to place 4th at the Maquoketa Country Club Wednesday. The Viking were led by Broc Shaw carding an 86 and Brayden Almquist finishing with 89. Brayden is coming off his first medaling round at Pin Oak where he shot 83 and placed 9th. Seth Patterson finished with 91 and Jace Rake finished the varsity scores with a 93.

Colston Neilson signs with Clarke University

By Valerie Close, Editor · April 24th, 2019

Colston Neilson recently signed to play soccer with Clarke University in Dubuque next year. His coach at Vinton-Shellsburg, Kyle McAbee said of Colston, "Colston has been one of the hardest working kids on the team. He came in his Freshman year without playing soccer before and received the "Most Improved" award.

Vikings Finish 4th at Waverly Invitational

By Chad Pettyjohn · April 18th, 2019

The Vikings were able to wrap up its round just before the rains came on Wednesday to finish 4th at Prairie Links Golf Club in Waverly. Broc Shaw led the way carding an 83 and finished in 8th place. Jace Rake picked up a 15th place medal as well finishing with a 90. Sam Moen and Seth Patterson both turned in 93’s to finish the varsity scores.

Vikings win at Wildcat

By Chad Pettyjohn · April 17th, 2019

The Vikings hosted Clear Creek-Amana Monday to Wildcat golf course. The Vikings won the meet carding a 169 with CCA coming in with a 170. Brandon McCarty of CCA was the medalist finishing with 37.Broc Shaw, Brayden Almquist and Jace Rake all turned in 41’s to lead the Vikings in windy conditions. Seth Patterson finished the varsity scores wit a 46.

V-S Girls Golfers Dual with Benton Community

By Janet Woodhouse · April 16th, 2019

April 16, 2019Wildcat Golf Course, Shellsburg par 35Weather: warm and calmTeam scores:Vinton-Shellsburg 200Benton Comm. 205Medalist:Lillie Lamont, V-S 42Runner-up:MaKenna McManemy 49V-S individuals:Lillie Lamont 42Lauren Murray 50Christina Harrelson 53Aly Smith 55non counters: Carli Lang, Abbye Hendryx both with 56We enjoyed being on a home course tonight! I was pleased varsity golfers all shot below 60.

V-S Girls Golfers attend Dual Meet at Clear Creek Amana

By Janet Woodhouse · April 16th, 2019

V-S Girls Golf Team at Amana. April 15th. Photo courtesy of Tiffany LamontDual meet: Clear Creek-AmanaAmana Golf Course, par 36April 15, 2019Weather: 50s, sunny and breezyTeam Scores:CC-Amana 241Vinton-Shellsburg 243Medalist:Lillie Lamont, V-S 51Runner-up:Emily Greathouse, CC-A 52V-S Individuals:Lillie Lamont 51Lauren Murray 62Christina Harrelson 63Carli Lang 67non counters: Ali Smith, Abbye HendryxThe Amana course is always a challenge; it has no mow, fairways are lined with trees, it's hilly and its large greens are fast.

Charley makes a Nose Hit in a Speech that will Bowl you over

By Valerie Close, Editor · April 16th, 2019

Sunday afternoon I was torn between two events that I needed to cover. One was an enjoyable afternoon of music, and the other was an afternoon of listening and watching the high school students present the speeches and media that they took to the state speech competition. I opted to stay and watch the speeches.

7th and 8th Grade Girls Track Teams Place 1st in Combined Team Scores

By Valerie Close, Editor · April 11th, 2019

Both the 7th and 8th grade girls placed 1st at the track meet on Tuesday night at the opening meet at West Delaware. 7th GradeKenna Kurth placed 1st in the Girls 400 Meter Dash, Girls 200 Meter Hurdle and 2nd in the Girls 200 Meter Dash. Bree Swenson placed 1st in the Girls 1500 Meter Run. Ashlyn Murray and Rachel Rollinger placed 7th and 8th respectively.