Vinton-Shellsburg won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Friday. They took a blow against the Maquoketa Valley Wildcats, falling 69-31. While losing is never fun, the Vikings can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Iowa basketball rankings (they are ranked 184th, while the Wildcats are ranked ninth).
Vinton-Shellsburg dropped their record down to 4-4 with the loss, which was their third straight on the road. As for Maquoketa Valley, the win keeps them at an undefeated 10-0.
Vinton-Shellsburg has already played their next contest, a 61-29 defeat against Independence on the 6th. As for Maquoketa Valley, they will host East Buchanan at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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