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Experience abounds for TV gridders

Wednesday, August 25, 2021 4:12 pm

A strong nucleus of senior players will lead the way for the Turkey Valley football team this fall.
The Trojans return experience in the backfield. That, mixed with a large offensive line, could create some dynamic plays this year.

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Small Trojan squad is ready to race

Wednesday, August 25, 2021 4:10 pm

The Turkey Valley cross country teams may be small, but there is talent.
With six returning athletes, the Trojans will need everyone to step up and produce strong times meet in and meet out.
Putting the team together is Head Coach Sarah Bakula, who is entering her fifth season with the program. 

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Vikings start season with W over Blackhawks

Wednesday, August 25, 2021 4:09 pm

The Decorah volleyball team (1-0, 0-0 NEIC) opened the season strong Tuesday night, defeating Prairie du Chien, 3-1, on the road.
Set scores were 21-25, 25-10, 25-11 and 25-15.

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Communication and leadership will be key for Viking netters

Wednesday, August 25, 2021 4:08 pm

Numbers will be the key for the Decorah volleyball team.
The Vikings have many spikers out for the squad in grades 9-12, with all working hard in the off-season to make this year a good one.

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Talented and versatile; Warriors have high expectations for season

Wednesday, August 25, 2021 4:07 pm

Playing focused along with communication will be the key for the South Winn volleyball team in 2021.
With seven returning letter winners and a handful of young hopefuls ready to wear the red and white, it will be up to the Warriors to prove just how far they can go this season.

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Bowling camp set

Wednesday, August 25, 2021 4:06 pm

Skyline Lanes (formerly Oneota Lanes) will host an eight-week bowling camp for students in 7th through 12th grade beginning Tuesday, Sept. 14. Attendees will have professional instruction by local PBA pro Quinton Bohlen. The camp will be held each Tuesday at 4 p.m., and cost is $7 for shoe rental and two games.  

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A full pool; Bachelder has large talented team of swimmers

Monday, August 23, 2021 1:20 pm

The goals are big for the Decorah girls’ swim and dive team in 2021.
With a large group of returning letter winners which includes all the state qualifiers from a year ago, the Vikings are looking for their third straight conference title.
Putting the right combination of athletes in the best events for her sixth season is Head Coach Allie Bachelder. She is joined by assistant Molly Holkesvik.

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Eleven letter winners to lead Trojan spikers

Monday, August 23, 2021 1:19 pm

It will be virtually a new line-up taking the court for the Turkey Valley volleyball team this fall.
With the graduation of four seniors who all saw significant playing time last year, the Trojans will need to have some new players step into big roles.
Back at the helm is Tammy Vrzak and Jackie Novotny. Vrzak has 17 years of experience as the head coach, with Novotny bringing many with her as well as the pair co-coach. Joining them on the benches will be assistants Cally Mueller and Kelsey VanSickle.

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SW harriers return ample experience

Monday, August 23, 2021 1:18 pm

The foundation is set for the South Winn girls’ and boys’ cross country teams this fall.
With six total seniors, the Warriors have a strong core of harriers back, aiming for a conference title.
Leading the way are the co-coaches Kevin Kearney and Scott Conway. Kearney has been with the team for 28 years while Conway has been with the squad for 20.

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A dream fulfilled

Thursday, August 19, 2021 5:27 pm

“If you build it, they will come.” And they did.

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