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Veteran five returning to girls state wrestling meet for Decorah
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 9:56 am
It was an intense Friday night of wrestling in Osage for the Decorah girls wrestling in the Class 1A Region 4 tournament.
Five Viking veterans of the state tournament are set to travel to the Xtream Arena in Coralville later this week for the state tournament in their quest to become individual and team champions, with all five seeded in the top five of their respective weight divisions.
Jansen will represent Warriors at state
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 9:55 am
Six members of the South Winn girls’ wrestling team donned the singlets Friday evening for the Class 1A Region 3 meet at East Buchanan with one left to carry on the season at state.
As a team the Warriors finished with 51 points in 13th place as Class 1A No. 2 East Buchanan ran away with the team title, tallying 230 points.
Viking grapplers win final NEIC meet
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 9:54 am
As the Northeast Iowa Conference gets set to dissolve later this year, the Decorah boys’ wrestling team edged Crestwood for the team title Saturday in Charles City in a round robin tournament.
Crowning six champions, the Vikings put up 148.5 points while the Cadets garnered 140 with five champions.
Big finish by Vikes to take second at conference
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 9:52 am
The Decorah boys swim team showcased its depth in the pool Saturday during the North Central Swim Conference in Boone.
Although Decorah finished second behind Boone in the team standings, the Vikes were the only team to put two relays in the top six overall. With many swimmers finishing their season at the conference meet, coach Loran Storts noted numerous personal records and time drops with six of the eight individual’s seeing three swimmers in the top 10 overall.
Kegler girls clinch conference title with win
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 9:52 am
Twin wins for the Decorah girls and boys bowling teams Thursday night sealed the North Central Bowling Conference title for the Lady Vikes, who remain undefeated at 9-0. It marks the third league title in a row for the girls.
Decorah girls hold off Indians, battle Mason City
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 9:51 am
The Decorah girls’ basketball team (9-8, 5-1 NEIC) picked up a good road NEIC win Friday night but didn’t have enough in the tank to hold on in non-conference action Saturday.
Schnuelle climbs to top of podium at UIC
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 9:50 am
The season continues to be busy for the South Winn boys wrestling team as it competed in the conference tournament Thursday night then participated in the Doug Trees Bearcat Invite at North Butler Saturday.
Warriors drive TV girls into OT
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 9:49 am
Although the South Winn girls’ basketball team played well Tuesday night, it didn’t translate into win as the Warriors (8-12, 7-8 UIC) fell at home to Turkey Valley (14-5, 13-2 UIC), 39-36 in overtime.
Youth stepping up for SW
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 9:49 am
Injuries have taken a toll recently on the South Winn girls basketball team (8-12, 7-8 UIC) but they haven’t stopped the young players from stepping up as the Warriors defeated West Central Friday before falling to New Hampton in non-conference action.
Back-to-back wins for SW boys
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 9:48 am
After a disappointing loss to North Fayette Valley earlier last week, the South Winn boys basketball team (13-5, 8-4 UIC) bounced back with wins over West Central and New Hampton.
Trojan girls hold CR to five second-half points
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 9:38 am
When Friday rolls around, the Turkey Valley Trojans may well turn into Kee High Hawk fans – at least for one night.
The Trojans and head coach Steve Hoffert remained in contention and are still alive for an Upper Iowa Conference crown, but they are going to need a little help from those Hawks.
Turkey Valley hopes to finish regular season strong
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 9:37 am
Consistency has been a problem for the Turkey Valley boys hoops squad this winter.
That’s why with two games left in the regular season after the Trojans’ rivalry game at South Winneshiek this past Tuesday (see separate story), head coach John Izer wants his team to play with more consistency. That includes boxing out on rebounds and limiting turnovers.
SW offense on fire in win over Trojans
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 9:36 am
There was little the Trojans could do to stop the South Winn boys basketball team (15-5, 9-4 UIC) Tuesday night in Calmar as Turkey Valley (8-12, 5-9 UIC) fell 89-42.
Primed for postseason; Vikes claim MC title
Friday, January 31, 2025 9:12 am
The Decorah girls wrestling team geared up to make another run in the postseason last week with a win over New Hampton/Turkey Valley and a title at the Upper Iowa Invite hosted by Mason City Saturday.
No. 2 Vikings move to 13-1
Friday, January 31, 2025 9:11 am
All facets of the game continue to click for the Vikings as the Class 3A No. 2 Decorah boys’ basketball team (13-1, 6-0 NEIC) recently earned another pair of wins.
Viking girls survive late push by NH
Friday, January 31, 2025 9:10 am
The Decorah girls basketball team (8-7, 4-1 NEIC) endured every punch New Hampton threw at it Friday night to collect a conference win. Then Monday, the Vikings hit the road in non-conference action with West Delaware, dropping a close contest.
Decorah boys go 2-1 at CPU duals
Friday, January 31, 2025 9:08 am
The Decorah boys wrestling team had a solid final week of the regular season in preparation for the Northeast Iowa Conference meet Saturday.
Swimmers take care of Mason City
Friday, January 31, 2025 9:07 am
There was no slowing the Vikings as the Decorah boys swim team defeated Mason City 106-64 Thursday as it geared up for the postseason.
Girls roll 24 games; third at tourney
Friday, January 31, 2025 9:06 am
As the postseason comes into focus, the Decorah bowling teams have been busy on the lanes, competing in a baker tournament over the weekend and a dual Monday night.
SW girls pressure Eagles, TigerHawks
Friday, January 31, 2025 9:05 am
As the end of the regular season draws near the South Winn girls’ basketball team (7-10, 6-7 UIC) has been busy on the hardwood throughout northeast Iowa, going 2-1 this last week.