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All-UIC softball list announced

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 10:42 am

A combined 11 athletes from South Winn and Turkey Valley softball teams were named to the Upper Iowa Conference all-league softball team, released recently.
South Winn had eight athletes while Turkey Valley had three recognized.

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Vikes pick up 20th win

Thursday, July 11, 2024 10:45 am

While the season may have been filled with ups and downs this year, the Decorah baseball team (20-13) picked up two wins last week finishing third in the Northeast Iowa Conference with a 14-6 record and earned its 20th win.

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Warriors keep the bats rolling, advance to district final

Thursday, July 11, 2024 10:39 am

Firing on all cylinders, the South Winn baseball team (22-9, 16-2 UIC) continues to roll in the postseason picking up a round one win over Clarksville Saturday and topping Dunkerton Tuesday.
The Warriors will face a familiar opponent in the district final as they will host Kee High for the fourth meeting of the year in the district final Saturday, July 13, in Calmar at 7 p.m.

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Decorah softball team wraps up final week 2-2

Thursday, July 11, 2024 10:36 am

In the final week of the regular season, the Decorah softball team (10-17, 7-8 NEIC) came up with a pair of Northeast Iowa Conference wins to finish third in the league.

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Trojans bow in in second round; fall to Kee 10-0

Thursday, July 11, 2024 10:35 am

A slow night offensively was the demise for the Turkey Valley baseball team Tuesday as the Trojans fell to Kee in the district quarterfinals after defeating Riceville in round one Saturday.
The Trojans end the season 11-16 overall and will graduate five seniors — Oliver Schmitt, Caleb Kurtenbach, Russell Nieman, Aidan Holthaus and Braylen Byrne — who have been mainstays on the diamond this season and throughout their high school careers.

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WC stops Trojans in round one

Thursday, July 11, 2024 10:28 am

The Turkey Valley softball team looked to start the Class 1A postseason strong; however, a comeback launched by West Central (9-14) ended the Trojans’ plans Monday.
The Trojans end the season 7-24 overall with a 7-9 conference mark. With no seniors on the team, Turkey Valley gained valuable experience on the diamond this season.

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Warriors cruise by TV on softball diamond

Thursday, July 11, 2024 10:27 am

Anytime South Winn and Turkey Valley face one another, it’s always a battle.
Last week was no exception as the Trojans hosted the Warriors, who were looking to lock in the season with an undefeated conference record Wednesday, July 3. South Winn managed to do just that as the Warriors swept the series, 12-0 and 8-1.

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SW moves closer to UIC title

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 10:23 am

Baseball fans couldn’t have found a better game to watch in Calmar Thursday night as the South Winn baseball team (18-8, 15-2 UIC) hosted MFL MarMac (22-7, 14-3) in a big UIC matchup. The Warrior entered the evening with just one conference loss and MFL Mar-Mac with two, both with hopes of taking the Upper Iowa Conference top spot.

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SW alone at the top of UIC

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 10:22 am

A pair of wins over Kee Wednesday put the South Winn softball team (17-11, 12-0 UIC) in sole possession of the Upper Iowa Conference standings. The Warriors extended their win streak to five Thursday with a non-conference win over Oelwein in extra innings.

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Split UIC twinbill for Lady Trojans

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 10:22 am

A road trip to Maynard gave the Turkey Valley softball team (7-19, 7-7 UIC) a conference split with West Central (8-12, 8-6 UIC) Wednesday. Friday’s non-conference game versus Riceville was cancelled due to weather.

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