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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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