• Article Photo. Fathers and coaches helped the boys warm up and practice during Little Viking tournament.
    Fathers and coaches helped the boys warm up and practice during Little Viking tournament.
  • Article Photo. Viking wrestling coach Steve Johnson watches the youngsters as they work out with dads, coaches.
    Viking wrestling coach Steve Johnson watches the youngsters as they work out with dads, coaches.
  • Article Photo. A dad shows a young wrestler how to properly stretch.
    A dad shows a young wrestler how to properly stretch.
  • Article Photo. Wrestlers practice before the competition resumes.
    Wrestlers practice before the competition resumes.
  • Article Photo. Dads and coaches show the young wrestlers some moves.
    Dads and coaches show the young wrestlers some moves.
  • Article Photo. A father helps two young wrestlers practice Sunday at VSHS gym before Little Viking Tourney.
    A father helps two young wrestlers practice Sunday at VSHS gym before Little Viking Tourney.
  • Article Photo. Cyrus Elwick (Vinton) on the right
    Cyrus Elwick (Vinton) on the right
  • Article Photo. Logan Merchant Referees
    Logan Merchant Referees
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  • Article Photo. Dick McKenna Referees
    Dick McKenna Referees
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  • Article Photo. Sanders brothers
    Sanders brothers
  • Article Photo. Jason Laton Refs
    Jason Laton Refs
  • Article Photo. John Yundt Ref
    John Yundt Ref
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  • Article Photo. Jace Druschel hoists his trophy at Little Viking Tourney
    Jace Druschel hoists his trophy at Little Viking Tourney

 

On Sunday, January 16, the Annual Lions Club/VPRD wrestling tournament took place at the Vinton/Shellsburg High School in Vinton. 170 wrestlers participated in this Sunday afternoon event. All wrestlers received either a trophy or medal for their efforts.

                The Parks & Recreation Department and Vinton Lions Club are very thankful to all the volunteers that helped make this event run smoothly. Special thanks to former wrestlers who refereed and current high school managers & wrestlers who helped during the meet.

     See a complete list of the top finishers HERE.