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TV boys post win over Pirates

Wednesday, May 4, 2022 5:04 pm

The Turkey Valley boys golf team got a much-needed win Monday night over Postville 203 to 216, while the Trojan girls dropped a competitive contest to the visiting Pirates, 231 to 268.
“The weather was decent with the temps a chilly 50 degrees and the sky overcast, but at least the wind was not howling like it has been for much of the season,” said Coach John Reicks.

Viking boys fifth at Lake City

Wednesday, May 4, 2022 5:03 pm

Picking up a late-season tournament, the Decorah boys’ golf team competed at the Lake City Jewel Golf Club invite Monday with a fifth-place finish. Pine Island carded a 316 for the team title. The Vikings had a short turn-around as the hosted Caledonia Tuesday.

SW linksters seeing improvements

Wednesday, May 4, 2022 5:03 pm

The South Winn golf teams split in a UIC dual against MFL Mar Mac despite seeing vast improvement at Tri-City Golf Club in Luana Monday. 
The Warrior boys had a 15-stroke improvement from the first time they played at Tri City Golf Course, but still fell the Bulldogs 196 to 162. MFL MarMac swept the medalist honors.

Decorah girls tumble to GC-GR

Wednesday, May 4, 2022 5:01 pm

Another cold, wet, dreary day was only part of the misery for Decorah’s girls’ soccer team (2-8) as it traveled to Grundy Center-Gladbrook-Reinbeck (5-5) Monday night, falling 4-0.
GC-GR was able to control most of the possession and made the most of four of their many chances to score. 

Schnitzler leads Vikes at W-SR

Wednesday, May 4, 2022 5:01 pm

The Decorah girls’ golf team teed off at Waverly-Shell Rock Tuesday, falling 186 to 280. The Go-Hawks swept the medalist honors with the top spot going to Brenna Bodensteiner who fired a 43. Runner-up was McKenzie Weidler with a 46.

Relays golden for Trojan boys

Monday, May 2, 2022 1:25 pm

Getting to compete Thursday, the Trojans traveled to Guttenberg to take part in the Clayton Ridge Invite and finished fourth with 113.50 points. The Eagles won their own meet with 151 points. Friday’s meet at Starmont was cancelled due to weather conditions.
Turkey Valley scored big points in the relay events, winning five of the seven.

SW gets back on the course

Monday, May 2, 2022 1:23 pm

Mother Nature surely has dampened the practice and progress of many teams, including the South Winn boys’ and girls’ golf teams. Thursday, April 28, the Warrior girls hosted Crestwood, while the boys competed against West Central who doesn’t field a girls’ squad.

Decorah netters survive Viroqua and weather

Monday, May 2, 2022 1:22 pm

Decorah boys’ tennis team welcomed Viroqua to town for another rainy match, which ultimately was taken inside at Luther College Friday night, ultimately winning 9-0.
“What a blessing to have that facility and get access, we are grateful for that opportunity. Viroqua brought a strong team and came to play, but Decorah matched their energy early and fought to a tough 9-0 win,” said Coach Matt Anderson.  

Decorah swings into second at Charles City

Monday, May 2, 2022 1:20 pm

The Decorah boys’ golf team utilized balanced scoring to finish second in a quad meet at Charles City Friday. As area teams look to make up lost competitions due to weather, Waverly-Shell Rock and New Hampton joined the competition.

Viking linksters endure drizzle

Monday, May 2, 2022 1:20 pm

The Decorah girls’ golf team competed Friday night and Saturday in less-than-ideal conditions, falling to New Hampton and finishing third in its own tournament.