V-S Bowling takes on West Delaware

AMBER PATTEE, BOWLING/VOLLEYBALL COACH
December 7, 2020 11:46 pm

The VS Bowling Team competed against West Delaware on Friday and we were victorious across the board.  The Varsity boys team had a slow start but quickly recovered to win by  98 pins.

Late flukes sink Vikings, 18-14 to STC

JEFF HOLMES
December 6, 2020 6:10 pm

VINTON -- A fourth quarter blocked punt and bad-bounce interception were the difference Friday night as the Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings dropped a heartbreaking 18-14 decision to South Tama at a rainy Karr Athletic Complex.

Vikettes move to 3-0 with 50-44 win over West Delaware

JEFF HOLMES
December 5, 2020 5:07 am

VINTON - Three seniors combined for 31 points Friday night as Coach Rich Haisman's Vikettes went to 3-0 on the year with a 50-44 win over West Delaware at the Garrison Fieldhouse.

Vikings fall in opener to Benton, 28-21

JEFF HOLMES
December 3, 2020 3:19 am

VINTON — It was one of those nights.Despite a big statistical advantage Friday, the Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings dropped their 2020 football season opener to Benton Community, 28-21, as the Bobcats took full advantage of one of the biggest numbers of the night: mistakes.

Erickson's TD, staunch Viking defense enough to sink Sailors, 7-6

JEFF HOLMES
December 3, 2020 3:13 am

VINTON — Brooks Erickson ran 16 yards for a late first half touchdown, Bennett Rickles added an extra point that was the mathematical difference Friday night as the Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings edged Waterloo Columbus, 7-6 at the Karr Athletic Complex.

V-S Bowlers Season Opener Results

AMBER PATTEE, BOWLING/VOLLEYBALL COACH
December 2, 2020 7:26 am

Girls Varsity was led by Junior Anna Becker with a 214 and 225 for a great 439 series. Anna has really improved her game as it showed tonight.  The girls finished with a 2709 which is a  180.

Viking kicker Jesse Pladsen named 2nd team All-State

JEFF HOLMES
November 24, 2020 6:51 pm

Vinton-Shellsburg senior placekicker Jesse Pladsen was the named a 2nd-team All-Stater Monday by the Iowa Print Sport Writers Association.Pladsen led Class 2A with six field goals during the season on just six attempts and his 42-yarder against Solon was the second-longest in 2A.

History Made: Vikette wrestlers start a new era

JEFF HOLMES
November 23, 2020 1:07 am

VINTON - The year of disruption and loss in the world of athletics. Schedules have been turned upside, middle school sports have been put on hold and some colleges are even dropping sports.

VSU Swim team goes to Qualifying District Meet

VS CPU GIRLS SWIM TEAM
November 9, 2020 8:19 am

VSU  girls swam in the state qualifying district meet today at Dubuque Hempstead against incredibly fast competition. Vinton-Shellsburg Union was the smallest district by far in the field of Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids Kennedy, Decorah, Dubuque Hempstead, Dubuque Walhert, Dubuque Senior, and Waterloo East/West.

Vikette Swimmers Sink Williamsburg on Senior Night, 68-26

VS CPU GIRLS SWIM TEAM
October 26, 2020 1:52 am

VSU Girls swimming had a solid victory for their 2nd and final home meet Thursday 10/22. They beat Williamsburg 68 - 26 in the final team standings. The home team took 1st place in all but 1 event, and took 1st and 2nd 6 of the 11 events.