• Article Photo. Sierra Goodell
    Sierra Goodell
  • Article Photo. Brandon Price
    Brandon Price
  • Article Photo. Hannah Hoepner, with Devin Tollefson, Tyler Rasmussen, Ben Wood & Caleb Bendull in the background.
    Hannah Hoepner, with Devin Tollefson, Tyler Rasmussen, Ben Wood & Caleb Bendull in the background.
  • Article Photo. Hannah Hoepner
    Hannah Hoepner
  • Article Photo. Isabell Dedrick
    Isabell Dedrick
  • Article Photo. Sierra Goodell bowling and Alyssa Bunge watching.
    Sierra Goodell bowling and Alyssa Bunge watching.
  • Article Photo. Amanda Burkey
    Amanda Burkey
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  • Article Photo. Alyssa Bunge led Vikette girls during Friday's contest vs. Marion.
    Alyssa Bunge led Vikette girls during Friday's contest vs. Marion.
  • Article Photo. Jacob Bunge sings The National Anthem before the VS-Marion bowling event.
    Jacob Bunge sings The National Anthem before the VS-Marion bowling event.
  • Article Photo. Caitlyn Martin
    Caitlyn Martin
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  • Article Photo. Destiny Andrew
    Destiny Andrew
  • Article Photo. David Janssen
    David Janssen
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  • Article Photo. Jacob Gosse
    Jacob Gosse
  • Article Photo. Jacob Bunge
    Jacob Bunge
  • Article Photo. Nick Stein
    Nick Stein
  • Article Photo. Nick Stein
    Nick Stein
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  • Article Photo. Jordan Schoettmer
    Jordan Schoettmer
  • Article Photo. Alyssa Bunge watches as Nick Stein approaches the lane.
    Alyssa Bunge watches as Nick Stein approaches the lane.
  • Article Photo. Cole Garwood, right watches as Jacob Bunge bowls.
    Cole Garwood, right watches as Jacob Bunge bowls.
Four of the six Vinton-Shellsburg boys varsity bowlers rolled a 200+ game during Friday's home contest vs. Marion.  Led by Cole Garwood's 201/244 and Daniel Janssen's 234/204, the Vikings defeated Marion at Berry's Lanes.
The young varsity girls team -- with only three members who had bowled before the beginning of this inaugural season -- continues to improve, said coach Amber Pattee. They lost to Marion by just 153 total pins.
"Both varsity teams exceeded my expectations on Friday," said Pattee. "The Boys team bowled over 200 pins above their average and the Girls team bowled 400 pins over their average.  I am so proud at how the teams are working together."
Coach Pattee mentioned several bowlers who had "great games" on Friday: Caitlyn Martin, 190 and Alyssa Bunge, 183 for the girls.
For the boys: Tyler Rasmussen (JV), 231; Cole Garwood, 201 and 244; Nick Stein, 204; Daniel Janssen, 234 and 204, and Jacob Gosse, 234. 
 
This Friday, the VS bowlers take on Waverly-Shellrock in Waverly.
"They are definitely up for the challenge," says the coach.
 
The spectators' area, as it is during every home event, was full of parents watching their children compete.  
 
Coach Pattee said the bowlers are realizing that she has a lot of knowledge of the sport. The biggest challenge she faces is understanding the styles of those who have been bowling for a while and helping them improve. 
 
Coach Pattee said her goal for the bowlers every contest is to have fun and improve each time. 
 
See complete results HERE