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Third conference title in a row for Vikings
Tuesday, October 18, 2022 1:35 pm
The Decorah girls swim and dive team seized its third conference title in a row at the conclusion of Saturday’s meet held at Luther College.
The Vikings totaled 350 points points to secure the top team spot, with NCMP Aquagirls finishing second with 321.
In addition, Rebecca Bruening was named to the all-academic team.
State qualifying meets this week
Tuesday, October 18, 2022 1:34 pm
State qualifying meet sites for cross country were announced last week.
Girls and boys run at the same site, with the Class 3A and 4A races taking place Wednesday, Oct. 19, and the Class 1A and 2A on the courses Thursday, Oct. 20.
The girls race starts at 4 p.m., with the boys at 4:30 p.m. The first three teams, plus the first 15 individual place winners from each site qualifies for the state meet in Class 3A, with the top two teams and top 10 individual runners in Class 1A advancing to state from each site.
Trojans will face Ed-Co…again
Tuesday, October 18, 2022 1:33 pm
Undefeated in district action, the Turkey Valley football team claimed that district title outright with the 73-32 win over West Central (4-5, 2-2) Friday night at home.
The Trojans (6-1, 5-0) earned the bid to the playoffs as the No. 1 seed in the district and will face Edgewood-Colesburg (4-3) in the first round Friday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. The two teams squared off in the season opener with Turkey Valley coming out on top, 46-26.
Offense alive in 45-6 win
Tuesday, October 18, 2022 1:32 pm
For one of the few times this season, the Decorah varsity football coaches could relax a little on the sidelines and enjoy the show as the Vikings (3-5, 1-3) defeated Waterloo East (0-8, 0-4) Friday night on the road, 45-6.
“It was great to win another game, and this was a total team effort. Each phase of the game played well, and every player was able to get in the game and contribute. Our offensive and defensive lines controlled the line-of-scrimmage and really showed the improvement that has happened throughout the year. Our backfield blocked and ran the ball well. Our coaches had a great game plan and executed it well. Our team stuck together and had each other’s backs through some tough losses. We have worked hard as a team, and it was rewarding to play well and win,” said Coach Pat Trewin.
Warriors struggle to contain EB ground game
Tuesday, October 18, 2022 1:31 pm
It wasn’t the way the South Winn football team (2-6, 2-4) wanted to end the season, but with numerous injuries piling up as of late, the Warriors couldn’t stop East Buchanan (7-1, 5-1. Friday night the Warriors dropped the final game of the 2022 season 69-13 at home.
“This was a tough way to end the season. The entire coaching staff is very proud of our kids for hanging in there despite the adversity with all the injuries to their teammates,” said Coach Jason Ohrt. “We will miss our five senior players and one senior manager, who stuck it out for four years. They were so great to work with and we cannot thank them enough for their leadership with the younger players on this team.”
Week four goes to Vick
Tuesday, October 18, 2022 1:30 pm
With week four of the Pigskin Picks contest in the books, it was a three-way tie for first with two incorrectly guessed games that came down to both the first and second tie-breakers.
Decorah’s Curtis Vick and Ryan Busta of Fort Atkinson were both three away from the first tie-breaker. Mabel-Canton scored the most points of any one team with Vick guessing 62 and Busta 56. It came down to the second tie-breaker of the highest combined score of one game which was the overtime game between Turkey Valley and Tripoli at 78. Vick’s guess of 80 was the closest earning him the top prize for week four, while Busta guess of 92 placed him second. Third place went to Laura Lechtenberg of Calmar, also missing two games, but guessing 67 in the first tie-breaker.
Most commonly missed games were Decorah falling to Marion, Illinois State over UNI and Crestwood besting Clear Lake.
Regional swim sites announced
Tuesday, October 18, 2022 1:29 pm
The Decorah girls swim and dive team will compete at the Dubuque Hempstead regional.
The regional diving competition, which also will be held at Dubuque Hempstead, is Thursday, Nov. 3, at 6 p.m. The champion from each regional site (a total of six), plus the next highest scoring 24 divers qualify for the state meet.
The swimming competition is Saturday, Nov. 5, at 12 p.m. Other teams at Dubuque Hempstead include Cedar Falls, Davenport North, Dubuque Senior, Dubuque Wahlert, Iowa City High and Waterloo West.
Vikings suffer defeats at NEIC tourney
Tuesday, October 18, 2022 1:28 pm
The Decorah volleyball team (18-12, 2-8 NEIC) will look to put the Northeast Iowa Conference tournament behind them as they open the postseason. The Vikes went 0-5 at the NEIC event and look to get back in the win column.
The Vikings host Mason City in the first round of Class 4A Region 4 action tonight (Tuesday, Oct. 18), at 7 p.m. A win puts Decorah up against NEIC foe Charles City on the Comets’ home court Thursday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m.
Viking harriers race to silver in windy conditions at NEIC meet
Friday, October 14, 2022 1:21 pm
Decorah cross country runners did their best under windy conditions Tuesday night at the Northeast Iowa Conference meet, held at the Plum Creek Golf Course in Fredericksburg. The Vikings posted another solid effort at the NEIC meet.
The varsity girls narrowly missed the top spot earning 67 points to finish one point behind Class 2A No. 17 New Hampton.
The boys also took the runner-up spot by scoring 55 points. Waukon, ranked No. 2 in Class 2A, took the title with 32 points.
Yet again, the JV girls and boys took the top honors in their respective races.
Vikings edge Jefferson, fall to CF
Friday, October 14, 2022 1:19 pm
Getting one last meet in before the postseason begins, the Decorah swim and dive team had a good performance Tuesday in a triangular with Cedar Falls and Cedar Rapids Jefferson in Cedar Falls. Decorah edged out Cedar Rapids Jefferson 99 to 86 and fell to Cedar Falls 135 to 51.
The Vikings had just one gold medal that came in the 1-meter diving event. Kailyn O’Gara earned 190.05 points to claim the top spot.
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