• Article Photo. Viking John Lippmann watches Bobcat Zach Twedt chase a ball as it goes out of bounds.
    Viking John Lippmann watches Bobcat Zach Twedt chase a ball as it goes out of bounds.
  • Article Photo. Logan Williams drives toward the basket.
    Logan Williams drives toward the basket.
  • Article Photo. Brody Beatty scored on this shot.
    Brody Beatty scored on this shot.
  • Article Photo. The Viking crowd gestures their hope for a good shot as Gunner Tranel prepares for a free throw.
    The Viking crowd gestures their hope for a good shot as Gunner Tranel prepares for a free throw.
  • Article Photo. Gunner Tranel leaps to haul in a rebound against Benton Tuesday in Vinton.
    Gunner Tranel leaps to haul in a rebound against Benton Tuesday in Vinton.
  • Article Photo. Jake Dyson moves toward the basket but was fouled before making a shot.
    Jake Dyson moves toward the basket but was fouled before making a shot.
  • Article Photo. Jake Dyson and Logan Williams position themselves to rebound.
    Jake Dyson and Logan Williams position themselves to rebound.
  • Article Photo. Dyson's free throws extended the Viking lead to 15 in the fourth quarter.
    Dyson's free throws extended the Viking lead to 15 in the fourth quarter.
  • Article Photo. John Lippmann moves the ball toward the basket.
    John Lippmann moves the ball toward the basket.
  • Article Photo. Lippmann passes to a teammate during contest against Bobcats.
    Lippmann passes to a teammate during contest against Bobcats.
  • Article Photo. Lippmann takes a shot in Vikings win over Benton Tuesday.
    Lippmann takes a shot in Vikings win over Benton Tuesday.
  • Article Photo. Logan Williams attempts to swat the ball away from a Bobcat.
    Logan Williams attempts to swat the ball away from a Bobcat.
  • Article Photo. Players seek to position themselves for a rebound.
    Players seek to position themselves for a rebound.
  • Article Photo. Grant Sagan dribbles downcourt.
    Grant Sagan dribbles downcourt.
  • Article Photo. Grant Sagan scored two for the Vikings with this layup.
    Grant Sagan scored two for the Vikings with this layup.
  • Article Photo. Sagan scrambles for a loose ball.
    Sagan scrambles for a loose ball.
  • Article Photo. With the victory secure, the Viking starters sit on the bench, encouraging their teammates.
    With the victory secure, the Viking starters sit on the bench, encouraging their teammates.

     It’s the night for one of the big rivalries of the season for the Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings, who host the Benton Community Bobcats tonight. While the boys play at Vinton, the girls travel to Van Horne.

     The sophomore game was tied going into the last minute, but Max Griffith scored the go-ahead points on a layup with 13.9 seconds left. The Bobcats had one more chance to tie the game, but Nolan Sagan blocked a shot. Griffifth was fouled, and went to the line with .9 seconds left. His shots gave the sophomores their final margin of 58-54.

VARSITY GAME

The Vikings varsity won, 63-45, after leading by just 2 at the end of the first half. 

The Vikings led 9-8, at the end of the first quarter, and 23-21 at halftime.

The game stayed close in the third, but the Vikes pulled away  in the final frame. Brody Beatty led the Vikings with 20 points, while Jake Dyson added 15. 

GIRLS GAME

While the Vikings were winning by 18, the VIkettes faced a more difficult time, losing at Benton, 45-35. The loss ends their four-game winning streak. 

FRIDAY GAMES

On Friday, the boys host Waterloo Columbus, while the girls travel there. 

---Thanks for the heads up on the corrections! Ed