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State bid wrenched away by Xavier
Friday, March 7, 2025 11:20 am
Decorah fans streamed into the gym early Monday night full of excitement and left in eerie silence after Xavier bounced back from a 14-point halftime deficit to defeat the Viking boys’ basketball team in the substate final in overtime.
It marks the eighth time the Saints have qualified for the Class 3A state tournament, leaving Viking fans with discontent.
First team nods for Driscoll, LaFrentz, Milburn
Friday, March 7, 2025 11:19 am
Leading most categories as a team and/or individuals, the Decorah boys basketball team had three members named to the Northeast Iowa Conference first team in addition to winning the final league crown.
Viking quartet garners NEIC honors
Friday, March 7, 2025 11:18 am
Claiming the final Northeast Iowa Conference crown, the Decorah girls basketball team has more to celebrate as four of its own received nods from the league on the league teams recently.
Area girls tagged with All-UIC honors
Friday, March 7, 2025 11:17 am
Five Turkey Valley and three South Winn girls were recently named to the All-Upper Iowa Conference girls basketball teams for the work on the court during the 2024-25 season.
Warrior, Trojan boys earn UIC nods
Friday, March 7, 2025 11:16 am
Five South Winn and three Turkey Valley athletes were recently named to the All-Upper Iowa Conference boys basketball teams for their efforts during the 2024-25 season.
Kegler duo honored
Friday, March 7, 2025 11:16 am
Decorah high school juniors Cain Monreal-Rice and Karlie Einck have been named to the IGCA and Iowa High School Bowling Coaches Association’s All-District and All-State teams.
A half-court farewell
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 1:11 pm
The Luther College cheer echoed across the darkened hardwood of the Regents Center gymnasium Saturday night. Fans, alumni and staff gathered on the historic court, following the final basketball games of the regular season to hear from former coaches and former student athletes before crews begin renovating the gym as part of a $24 million building update. The renovated complex is to be named the Gerdin Fieldhouse for Athletics and Wellness.
First-rate season for keglers wraps up at state
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 1:10 pm
In the nine seasons since their introduction, the Decorah bowling teams have continued to grow and prove the Vikings are a solid program as was apparent this week at the state bowling tournament in Waterloo at Cadillac XBC.
Decorah’s Fullhart, SW’s Kuboushek earn bronze
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 1:09 pm
There was excitement on the mats last week for the 100th Annual boys state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines as nine area wrestlers competed for titles.
Representing Decorah, six grapplers faced the fierce competition with a trio climbing the podium while South Winn had one matman on the stand Saturday night.
No. 2 Vikes roll into semifinal
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 1:07 pm
After defeating Mason City in its final regular season contest, the Class 3A No. 2 Decorah boys basketball team (21-1) took the first step toward a return trip to the state tournament Monday night, for as the Vikes defeated Clinton in the Substate quarterfinal, 88-69.
The Vikings now host Independence (10-13) tonight at 7 p.m. (Thursday, Feb. 27). A win in the semifinal round will push Decorah into the substate final against either Xavier (13-9) and Wahlert Catholic (13-9) at 7 p.m. Monday, March 3 at home.
Viking girls end year 11-12 at Xavier Saturday
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 1:06 pm
The season came to an end for the Decorah girls basketball team Saturday as the Vikings fell to Xavier 86-35 in the Class 4A Region 8 semifinals.
Decorah ends the year 11-12 overall as the final team to win the Northeast Iowa Conference title as the long-standing league gets set to dissolve later this year.
South Winn ends season 18-6 with Wildcats
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 1:05 pm
Full court pressure from Maquoketa Valley put the South Winn boys basketball team on the defensive throughout Thursday’s district semifinal contest as the Warriors fell to the Wildcats 52-30 at home.
Four area wrestlers still in hunt for state titles
Thursday, February 20, 2025 11:47 am
Day one of the 2025 Iowa High School wrestling championships with four area wrestlers still on track to the top of the podium.
Medal-worthy performances by Viking girls; Simon second at 145 pounds
Thursday, February 13, 2025 11:49 am
A stellar wrestling season wrapped up for girls around the state last weekend in Coralville, including five Vikings with one in the finals.
Heading into the big meet, Decorah was looking to defend its state title; however, the Vikes would come up short of a trophy, finishing third with 74 points. East Buchanan tallied 105 points to win the Class 1A title, followed by Mount Vernon and Osage.
Postseasons getting underway for basketball, wrestling, bowling
Thursday, February 13, 2025 11:44 am
With district boys swimming already completed and girls state wrestling wrapping up this past weekend, other area athletic teams are gearing up for the postseason action.
Girls first, boys second at bowling conference tourney
Thursday, February 13, 2025 11:08 am
The Decorah bowling teams geared up for the state-qualifying meet next week with top-notch finishes in the North Central Bowling Conference Wednesday and a match win over Columbus Catholic Friday at King Pin Entertainment Center.
Second half lifts No. 2 Vikes over Winterset
Thursday, February 13, 2025 11:07 am
A different venue was the backdrop for the Decorah boys basketball team (17-1, 7-0 NEIC) Saturday as the Vikings played Winterset (4-15) at Wells Fargo Arena, earning the 58-46 win over the Huskies.
Relay team headed to state swim meet
Thursday, February 13, 2025 11:07 am
They are headed to state.
The Decorah boys swim team will have one event representing it at this weekend’s state meet in Iowa City. The state meet is Friday and Saturday, Feb. 14-15 at the University of Iowa’s Campus Recreation and Wellness Center in Iowa City.
Decorah girls stumble with out-of-state teams
Thursday, February 13, 2025 11:06 am
It’s been a tough road lately for the Decorah girls basketball team (9-10, 5-1 NEIC) who has dropped its last three contests to out of state squads.
Jansen finishes season at state
Thursday, February 13, 2025 11:05 am
It wasn’t the finish to the season she dreamed of, but South Winn’s Maddy Jansen was just one of nearly 450 girls to reach the state meet last week, which is an accomplishment of its own.