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Decorah netters finish runner-up at NEIC tourney

Monday, October 18, 2021 1:36 pm

The Viking volleyball team opened the NEIC tournament Thursday at New Hampton with a pair of wins, defeating Charles City (12-22, 2-6 NEIC) in two sets by scores of 22-20 and 21-14 and Crestwood (7-23, 0-8 NEIC) 21-11 and 21-16.

TV tames Devils on gridiron

Monday, October 18, 2021 1:35 pm

A huge rushing game propelled the Turkey Valley football team (8-0, 6-0) to a 65-8 victory over West Central (2-6, 1-5) Friday night in Maynard to finish undefeated in the regular season.
The Trojans picked up 333 yards rushing on the night.
“We played well again as our defense once again controlled the game, only allowing one long touchdown pass,” noted Coach Mark Scott.

Warriors end season on the road

Monday, October 18, 2021 1:34 pm

The South Winn football team (2-6, 2-4) sandwiched its two scores around five East Buchanan touchdowns Friday night as it concluded the year on the gridiron with a 40-16 loss Friday night on the road.

Blazek wins gold for TV; Kruckman boys’ champ

Friday, October 15, 2021 6:00 pm

For the second year in a row, the South Winn girls’ cross country topped the standings at the UIC cross country meet Thursday night at Silver Springs Golf Course in Ossian with 42 points. The Warrior boys edged MFL MarMac by one point to take third with 87 points, after SW’s Isaiah Kruckman broke the tape.
Neither Turkey Valley squad had enough harriers to compete as a team but crowned the individual girls’ champion, Jalyssa Blazek.
Harriers who finished in the top 15 in either of the boys and girls race earned all-conference honors.

SW spikers collect final UIC win

Friday, October 15, 2021 5:59 pm

The South Winn volleyball team (10-19, 4-4 UIC) finished out the regular season with a UIC conference win over Postville (1-19, 1-5 UIC) on Thursday evening. Set scores for the UIC finale were 25-18, 25-21 and 25-18.
The Warriors had a great offensive night with 40 team kills and only eight errors. Katrina Hageman and Morgan Kleve paced the way with nine kills each. Ali Heying dished out 32 assists and Eryn Luzum had 18 digs on the night. Luzum was also 15-for-16 serving with a team-high four aces.

Trojans knock off Central 3-0 in UIC finale

Friday, October 15, 2021 5:58 pm

Wrapping up the regular 2021 season on the road, the Turkey Valley volleyball team (16-15, 6-2 UIC) returned home from Elkader after taking a three-set victory from Central Elkader (10-28, 1-6) UIC). Set scores were 25-14, 25-23 and 25-15.
The team produced 30 kills, 103 attack attempts, 28 assists, 51 digs, four total blocks and served 58-for-79 with 11 aces.

Viking boys second, girls third at NEIC meet

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 4:23 pm

The race to the postseason began Tuesday for the Decorah girls’ and boys’ cross country teams under perfect conditions at Oneota Golf and Country Club.
Competing hard, the varsity boys earned second with 59 points, while the girls finished third with 67 points. Waverly-Shell Rock swept the team titles in both varsity events with the boys scoring 51 points and the girls 54.

Warriors take care of WC

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 4:22 pm

It was a great way to end the regular home season Tuesday night as the South Winn volleyball team (9-19, 3-4 UIC) defeated West Central (8-14, 4-3 UIC) at home 3-0. The Warriors won by scores of 25-12, 25-22 and 27-25.
A dominating opening set victory set the tone for the evening, although West Central pushed the Warriors in the next two sets with both coming down to the wire. The sophomore duo of Katrina Hageman and Avery Humpal led the way offensively with 10 and 8 kills respectively. Ali Heying dished out 25 assists and Eryn Luzum picked up 20 digs. Serving success was a big key to the victory with the team going 69-for-75 with 14 aces including eight by Luzum.

Trojan intensity leads to pair of victories

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 4:21 pm

It was a good couple of nights to be Turkey Valley volleyball co-coaches Tammy Vrzak and Jackie Novotny, as the Trojans (15-15, 5-2 UIC) defeated Postville and Kee earlier this week.

Oct. 21 deadline for Sharp Shooters & Hoopsters Leagues

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 4:20 pm

The deadline for two Decorah Parks and Recreation youth basketball leagues is Thursday, Oct. 21.  Registration may be completed online at https://parks.decorahia.org or in the Park-Rec office. Credit and debit cards are only accepted online.