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Rain, rain, go away; Vikes shine at relays, SW fourth

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 11:38 am

In a night better suited for indoor activities, the Decorah and South Winn girls’ track teams braved the rain and winds as the the Vikes hosted their second meet in a week Thursday.

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Young squad set for Lady Viking linksters

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 11:36 am

The sky is the limit for the young Decorah girls’ golf team with no seniors in 2024.
Additionally, there is a new coach leading the way as Katie Woodhouse replaces Scott Pierce who had been at the helm for seasons.

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Varsity spots open; Decorah girls looking to build

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 11:35 am

Experience will be key for the Decorah girls’ tennis team in 2024.
The Vikings return six letter winners, all who were part of last year’s state qualifying team to the Elite 8. They will be blended with a large squad of upper and under classmen looking to get on the court.

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Girls soccer falls to Mason City, 8-1

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 11:34 am

Outdone by an experienced Mason City squad, the Decorah girls’ soccer team fell to the Riverhawks 8-1 Thursday on the road.

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Decorah names Tangen as new head football coach

Thursday, April 11, 2024 2:45 pm

Decorah High School is pleased to announce the hiring of Mike Tangen as head varsity football coach pending school board approval. Tangen will replace Pat Trewin who resigned after 22 years in the program and six as the head coach.

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Vikes rule Decorah Relays SW fifth, TV eighth

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:56 am

In the first of two scheduled home meets, the Decorah girls’ track team hosted an eight-team invite Friday night, a day later than scheduled due to snow.
The Vikings controlled the meet, winning with 151 points. Crestwood was a distant second with 107 points. South Winn finished fifth with 72 while Turkey Valley posted 19 points, good for eighth.

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Four events win gold for Vikes

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:50 am

With Monday’s home meet cancelled due to weather, the Decorah boys’ track and field team managed to get outdoors on a track Friday, competing in the Dave Sage Relays held at Waverly-Shell Rock. The Vikings finished the night with 155 points in third place in a close race for the top that was won by the Go-Hawks’ 163. In second was Waterloo West with 158.

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Busy weekend for Viking netters

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:49 am

Following a few cancellations earlier in the week. the Class 1A No. 4 Decorah boys’ tennis team kicked off its 2024 season at Independence Friday and a double dual Saturday.

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Weather delays start of girls’ tennis

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:48 am

Spring weather challenges moved the Decorah girls’ tennis team’s first meet of the season from Monday, April 1 to Friday, April 5. Then it was straight into the first tournament of the year at Columbus Catholic Saturday.

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Warriors boys hit the track

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:47 am

After the meet at Decorah was cancelled earlier in the week, the South Winn boys’ track and field team was able to pick up a meet at Beckman Catholic Friday to get in the Warriors’ first outdoor competition.
While no team scores were kept at the meet, South Winn managed several top three finishes.

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