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Viking wrestling in third after Day One of the State Wrestling Tournament
Viking wrestling in third after Day One of the State Wrestling TournamentDES MOINES – The Vinton-Shellsburg Viking wrestling is in third place, scoring 19 team points on day one of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) State Wrestling Championships at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.At 113 pounds, sophomore Aldin Swanson won a 7-0 decision to advance to quarterfinal action on Feb.
Kirtz named as Senior Scholastic Winner

Vikette basketball advances to the Regional Final
Vikette basketball advances to the Regional Final for the first time since 2003-04VINTON – The Vinton-Shellsburg Vikette varsity basketball team (15-8) took on the Wahlert Catholic Golden Eagles (9-14) inside Garrison Fieldhouse on Feb. 16 and earned a 53-49 win over the Golden Eagles.Alyssa Griffith and Sophia Kreutner each scored 11 points, Ashlie Meyer added eight points, Brylee Bruce, Kalie Burke and Abby Davis added four points each, and Julia Johnson added nine.
Vinton-Shellsburg Bowlers Head to State!

McKenna serving on 2022 Board of Directors-Sports Field Management Association
Sports Field Management Association (SFMA) – the non-profit, professional association comprised of 2,700 men and women professionals overseeing sports fields worldwide and critical to athletes’ safety – recently confirmed its 2022 Board of Directors. James Bergdoll, Certified Sports Field Manager (CSFM), Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) was elected President and will serve a one-year term.
Shellsburg T-Ball/Little Leage Registration Begins
On Sunday, from 3-5 p.m., there will be a T-Ball/Little League sign up at the Shellsburg Elementary Gym. There is also an online form that can be completed to register for the season. See link here. Please mail the form in along with your payment. There is also a need for coaches.
Sanders brothers pin top ranks in their respective weight categories
As of Friday, February 11, IAwrestle released the following rankings for high school boys wrestling. In the 106# class weight, Freshman Jace Hedeman of Union, in LaPorte City placed 1st.113# in 10th place, Brayden Bohnsack,a Freshman at Union, LaPorte City.At 126#, Jaiden Moore of Benton Community, a Senior placed 1st.132# and 9th place, Caleb Olson a Sophomore at Union, LaPorte City Weighing in at 145# Cooper Sanders brought in a 1st place win for Vinton-Shellsburg as a Junior.
Bowlers celebrate Senior Night and lock in 2nd Place in the WAMAC Tournament

Vikette basketball defeats Huskies in 3A Region 4 Quarterfinal 62-25
Vikette basketball defeats Huskies in Class 3A Region 4 Quarterfinal 62-25VINTON – The Vinton-Shellsburg Vikette varsity basketball team (14-8) took on the Oelwein Huskies (2-20) in Garrison Fieldhouse on Feb. 12 and earned a 62-25 win in quarterfinal action over the Huskies.Alyssa Griffith led the Vikettes with 17 points, Julia Johnson and Sophia Kreutner added 10 points each, Ashlie Meyer added eight, Abby Davis added six, Kalie Burke and Peytin Clemensen had four each and Addy Phippen scored three.
Viking wrestling qualifies six wrestlers for State
Viking wrestling qualifies six wrestlers for StateMAQUOKETA – The Vinton-Shellsburg Viking varsity team traveled to Maquoketa High School for the Class 2A District Wrestling Tournament on Feb. 12, and a program record six Viking wrestlers earned championship or runner-up finishes.113: A. Swanson (VS) major dec. J. Meas (Dav. Assumption) 15-6120: C.