Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings (Vinton, IA) supporters left the game thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Don Bosco Dons (Gilbertville, IA), 10-5 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Vinton-Shellsburg improves its record to 8-26 on the year. The Vikings travel to Monticello (Monticello, IA) to play the Panthers in a non-league game on Monday, July 1. The Panthers enter the game with a record of 9-17. Monticello lost 5-3 in their recent league game against Maquoketa (Maquoketa, IA)

The Dons now hold a 17-8 record. They play next when they travel to Dike-New Hartford for a non-league contest on Monday, July 1. Don Bosco will face a Wolverines squad coming off a 12-0 non-league win over AGWSR (Ackley, IA). The Wolverines record now stands at 18-8.