Softball Game Preview: Independence Mustangs vs. Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings
By Team Reports
Jun 25, 2025, 12:02am
Softball Preview: Independence Mustangs vs. Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings

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06/19/24 - Away | 14-4 W |
06/19/24 - Away | 14-11 W |
06/21/23 - Home | 11-2 W |
06/21/23 - Home | 11-1 W |
07/10/20 - Home | 6-5 W |
+ 5 more games |
Independence has gone 8-2 against Vinton-Shellsburg recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Wednesday. The Mustangs will be playing in front of their home fans against the Vikings at 5:30 p.m. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with four consecutive losses for Independence and three for Vinton-Shellsburg.
Independence is headed into the matchup having just suffered their biggest loss since June 11th on Tuesday. They came up short against West Delaware, falling 13-2.
Meanwhile, Vinton-Shellsburg lost 10-1 to Alburnett on Tuesday.
Vinton-Shellsburg's defeat dropped their record down to 4-16. As for Independence, their loss dropped their record down to 4-20.
Independence took their victory against Vinton-Shellsburg in their previous meeting back in June of 2024 by a conclusive 14-4 score. Do the Mustangs have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Vikings turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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