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Fourth quarter dooms Vikes

Wednesday, December 1, 2021 6:11 pm

After keeping pace with Prairie du Chien for three quarters, the final period was just too much for the Decorah girls’ basketball team (0-2, 0-0 NEIC) as the Vikes fell, 69-50, Tuesday at home.
The Vikings opened the contest with the momentum, leading 16-12 midway through the first period before the Blackhawks rallied to tie the score 16-all. 

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Swimmers dive into a new season

Wednesday, December 1, 2021 6:10 pm

To kick off the winter season, the Decorah boys swim team traveled the Cedar Valley to compete in a double dual meet against Linn-Mar and Cedar Falls Tuesday night.
The Vikings fell to Linn-Mar 127-43 and Cedar Falls 103-67.

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Keglers sweep Sumner-Fred

Friday, November 26, 2021 2:00 pm

It was a big night for the bowling program as boys the girls and boys picked up victories Tuesday, Nov. 23, in the season opener at Skyline Lanes.

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Decorah girls fall to Wolverines

Friday, November 26, 2021 2:00 pm

To open the season Tuesday, Nov. 23, the Decorah girls’ basketball team (0-1, 0-0 NEIC) fell to Class 2A preseason favorite Dike-New Hartford (1-0) at home 70-37 in non-conference action.

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Warriors fall short versus Eagles

Friday, November 26, 2021 2:00 pm

The South Winn girls’ basketball team (1-1, 0-1 UIC) did everything it could to pick up its second win Tuesday, Nov. 23, but the Warriors came up just a little short, falling to Clayton Ridge (1-0, 1-0 UIC) at home 38-30.

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Area gridders earn all-state honors

Wednesday, November 24, 2021 11:00 pm

Ten area football players have been recognized by the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association and the Iowa Football Coaches Association and named to the 2021 all-state football teams.
Decorah has five athletes named to the all-state teams, while Turkey Valley has four and South Winn has one.

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Back on the mats; Grapplers looking for big wins

Wednesday, November 24, 2021 6:29 pm

The intensity will be up a notch this season for the Decorah wrestling team.
With three state qualifiers back and several 20-win grapplers, the sky is the limit for the Vikes.
Leading the way is Head Coach Lee Fullhart for his third season. 

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Sime and Meyer team up to run, educate and remember

Tuesday, November 23, 2021 4:13 pm

Jennifer Sime and Tim Meyer are doing their part to educate others about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP).
Sime and Meyer recently ran in the Chicago Marathon as a part of Team Danny Did, a national foundation with a mission to prevent deaths caused by seizures.
They did so in memory of Brendan Numedahl, Sime’s son and Meyer’s close childhood friend.

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Warriors net win in opener

Tuesday, November 23, 2021 4:07 pm

The South Winn girls’ basketball team (1-0, 0-0 UIC) is on the right track, picking up the win in the season opener Monday night at North Butler, 53-38.
The Warriors used a big second quarter to pull away from the Bearcats.

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Excitement in the program; DHS girls hopeful

Tuesday, November 23, 2021 4:06 pm

There are positive feelings coming from the Decorah girls’ basketball team.
With five returning letter winners, there are lots of reasons to be ready for the season to start.
Leading the way is Shannon Quandahl, who has been with the program for six seasons. She is assisted by Tyler Wedemeier, Brigit Storhoff and Marcy Klein.

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