• Article Photo. The 8th-graders began their season in Independence.
    The 8th-graders began their season in Independence.
  • Article Photo. The Vikings try to move the ball vs. the Mustangs.
    The Vikings try to move the ball vs. the Mustangs.
  • Article Photo. The huddle.
    The huddle.
  • Article Photo. 8th grade Viking defenders try to stop an Independence runner in the first game of their season.
    8th grade Viking defenders try to stop an Independence runner in the first game of their season.

     The Vinton-Shellsburg 8th grade football team traveled to Independence to begin its football season. A team lost 28 - 18, but the B team won 24 - 0.

    Photos courtesy of Nancy Jorgensen.