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Just short; Warriors stopped by Starmont 15-14
Thursday, September 5, 2024 11:44 am
The opportunity was there, but the South Winn football team (0-1) couldn’t seize the chance Friday night, falling to Starmont (1-0) in the opener, 15-14.
Athletes step up as Vikings open 2024 football season
Thursday, September 5, 2024 10:45 am
A new generation of Vikings will take the field this fall for the red and blue, with a new head coach calling out the plays.
Having graduated many key contributors from last season, the Decorah football team will be composed of many new faces looking to get on a winning streak.
Talented and versatile; Vikings have high expectations for 2024
Thursday, September 5, 2024 10:43 am
Playing focused will be the key for the Decorah volleyball team in 2024.
With five returning letter winners and a host of young hopefuls ready to wear the red and blue, the Vikings have the experience needed to have a good season. Now it’s just a matter of putting it together and staying focused when the season starts.
Putting the team together is head coach Gina Holthaus who is in her 10th season guiding the squad. Assisting her will be Jackie Hoyme.
Swimmers looking to rebuild for new season
Thursday, September 5, 2024 10:41 am
Graduating a combined 24 athletes in 2022 and 2023, the Decorah girls swim team is focused on rebuilding the squad in 2024 with young and new swimmers to the sport.
Leading the relatively inexperienced team for the third season is head coach Loran Storts with Amy Schlake and Molly Holkesvik assisting him poolside.
With veteran experience, Viking harriers aiming for return to state and top-three finish
Thursday, September 5, 2024 10:40 am
The core will be strong for the Decorah girls cross country team this fall.
In addition to four athletes back with state experience, the Vikings also will feature a team with depth.
In her 23rd season as the head coach is Cristy Nimrod.
Decorah boys aspire to improve upon a tradition of excellence in 2024
Thursday, September 5, 2024 10:39 am
The Decorah boys cross country team is looking to return to the big stage in 2024 after getting left out as a team at state the last two seasons.
The high quality of depth and experience could make the battle at the varsity level a competitive one for the Vikings, according to head coach Brad Johansen, who enters his ninth season at the helm with Tim Hayes as his assistant.
Looking to gain experience; Warriors return nine starters on small squad
Thursday, September 5, 2024 10:26 am
The defense will lead the way for the South Winn football team in 2024.
With a new quarterback and some new athletes on the offensive and defensive lines, the Warriors will be a little green when they take the field for the first time. However, nine veteran starters may give South Winn an edge in the district.
Overseeing the team hungry to bring home a district title is Jason Ohrt who is entering his 18th season as the head coach of the Warriors. His has a career mark of 110-64 and will be assisted by Mike Wenthold, Justin Izer and Carter Wenthold.
Warrior spikers deep in veteran experience; aiming for UIC crown
Thursday, September 5, 2024 10:25 am
The South Winn volleyball team should be loaded this fall.
With nine returning letter winners, the Warriors have the experience needed to have a good season with a handful of hopefuls ready to wear a varsity jersey, it should be another entertaining season in the gym for the red and white.
Looking to make the Warriors into a team to beat is fifth-year coach Alex Smith with Ethan Adams stepping in as his co-head coach for his first season.
Back with authority; South Winn returns six from state runner-up team
Thursday, September 5, 2024 10:24 am
The foundation is set for the preseason Class 1A No. 2 South Winn girls cross country team with six returning athletes from last year’s Class 1A runner-up team.
Guiding the two squads are Kevin Kearney and Scott Conway who are both in their 31st seasons with the cross country program.
Small but mighty squad for SW boys
Thursday, September 5, 2024 10:23 am
Freshman will have a big impact on the South Winn boys’ cross country team this fall.
With more than 50 percent of the team comprised of first-year harriers, it will be a trial by fire experience for the Warriors this fall.
Helping the team grow will be Co-Head Coaches Scott Conway and Kevin Kearney, both in their 31st season.
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