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Swimmers finish mid-pack at Riverhawk Invite

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 9:18 am

Picking up just one top-three finish, the Decorah girls’ swim and dive team left the Mason City Riverhawk Invite Saturday with a fourth-place finish. Waukee Northwest posted a whopping 504 points to win over Waukee who tallied 412. Spencer took home third with 258, while the Vikes picked up 222 points.

Warriors strike out at Crestwood, New Hampton

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 9:17 am

Last week was a trial by fire of sorts for the South Winn volleyball team (0-7, 0-0 UIC) as the Warriors competed in a quad with some larger schools Thursday and the New Hampton tournament with several ranked teams Saturday.

Warrior, Trojan XC opens season

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 9:16 am

With the first race of the season cancelled last week, the South Winn and Turkey Valley cross country teams debuted Thursday night in Charles City.
The boys and girls teams raced in 9th/10th grade and 11th/12th grade divisions. Other teams participating were Clarksville, Lake Mills, Mason City, Nashua-Plainfield, North Butler, Northwood-Kensett, Riceville, Rockford, Saint Ansgar and Waukon.

Trojans gain win over MFL to start season

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 9:14 am

Win No. 1 was put on the board last week in Monona for Tammy Vrzak and Ashley Walz’s Turkey Valley Trojan volleyball squad.
“We’re off and running,” said Vrzak.
The Trojans topped MFL MarMac in a season-opening triangular on Tuesday, Sept. 3 by scores of 25-12 and 25-21.

Trojans drop district opener to Kee

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 9:12 am

The young Turkey Valley football team (0-2) were still getting their feet wet as the Trojans tried to rally against Kee (2-0) in the district opener Friday. In the end, the Trojans couldn’t keep up with the pace of the game with costly turnovers, falling 58-28.

Vikings blow by Waukon 33-0

Thursday, September 5, 2024 11:50 am

Big plays early on broke the game open for the Decorah football team Friday night in the season opener at Waukon.
With no touchdown play less than 29 yards, the Vikes dominated the gridiron to defeat the Indians, 33-0.

Clean sweep for Vikes

Thursday, September 5, 2024 11:49 am

With the first two meets of the season cancelled due to heat and severe weather concerns, the Decorah girls’ and boys’ cross country teams finally got their time to shine Tuesday in Oelwein with the varsity and junior varsity sweeping the team titles.

Decorah netters picking up the pace

Thursday, September 5, 2024 11:47 am

Things are looking good for the Decorah volleyball team (2-1, 0-0 NEIC) early in this season with two wins under their feet in three matches.

Bucksa wins trio of golds in opener

Thursday, September 5, 2024 11:46 am

The Decorah swim and dive team opened the 2024 season last week with a pair of meets in three days with many new faces in the pool looking to contribute.

Season opener triangular falls away from SW

Thursday, September 5, 2024 11:45 am

The South Winn volleyball team (0-2, 0-0 UIC) opened up the season at home on Thursday hosting a triangular against Dunkerton and Class 2A No. 12 Hudson. The Warriors fell short on the scoreboard, dropping both matches, but there was some high level volleyball played in the gym.