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Young Trojans ready to take on 2024 season
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 9:26 am
After not qualifying any events a year ago, the Turkey Valley girls’ track and field team is hungry to get back on the Blue Oval.
With six returning letter winners and a handful of talented freshmen, the Trojans will be tested throughout the season.
Leading the charge are co-head coaches Dalton Hackman and Sarah Bakula.
Looking to Drake; SW girls returns state qualifiers
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 9:26 am
There is no shortage of numbers for the South Winn girls’ track and field team in 2024 as the Warriors gear up to make a big splash at the state track meet in May.
The Warriors have 26 members out this year and have a chance to take the top spot in the Upper Iowa Conference.
For the 31st year, Kevin Kearney will be leading the squad and will be assisted by Darcy Einck, Ethan Adams and Ed Wadsworth.
Viking girls aiming for 19th NEIC titles in a row
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 9:25 am
The Decorah girls’ track and field team is hoping for a big year in 2024 with a large number of state participants and conference champions back on the roster.
Coaching the squad along the journey will be co-head coaches Cristy Nimrod and Brad Johansen. The duo will be assisted by Mike Tangen and Jeff Wettach.
Trojan boys concerned with lack of depth
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 9:15 am
Numbers continue to be a challenge for the Turkey Valley boys’ track and field team with 14 members reporting to practice in February. However low the numbers may not be a reflection on the talent Mark Scott has as he enters his 26th season as the squad’s coach.
Vikes shine at Luther Indoor
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 8:57 am
No team scores were kept as the Decorah girls’ and boys’ track and field teams compete at the Luther Indoor Invite Saturday, but the Viking coaches can call it successful as each team won seven events.
“The Decorah/Luther Indoor is always a great meet for getting every healthy and available athlete involved in multiple events if possible. We had some very good performances and many PR’s (personal records) were established,” said Viking boys’ coach Joel Rollinger.
Warrior girls race to top at UIC indoor
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 8:55 am
Teams from the Upper Iowa Conference met on the indoor track at Luther College Friday.
The South Winn girls claimed the title with 113 points with Central Elkader in second with 80 and Kee in third with 78.5. Clayton Ridge was fourth with 49, followed by North Fayette Valley with 42.5. Completing the team standings were Turkey Valley (37), West Central (26), Postville (19) and MFL MarMac (11).
In the boys’ team race it was MFL MarMac taking the title with 102 points, followed by North Fayette Valley with 91.5 points. South Winn finished the night with 87 points in third, followed by Central Elkader with 54. Rounding out the team scores were Turkey Valley (39), Kee (34), Postville (16), West Central (16) and Clayton Ridge (14.5).
Senior core of leaders to lead Warriors in 2024 season
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 8:53 am
While the South Winn boys’ track and field team may not have the depth it has had in the past, it does have a core group of seniors who have been part of the program since freshmen year. Combine them with those leaders who are multi-sport athletes and the Warriors are certain to score points in numerous events this season.
Trewin resigns as Decorah head football coach
Thursday, March 14, 2024 12:48 pm
Decorah Head Football Coach Pat Trewin has decided to resign from his duties as head varsity football coach.
Quandahl steps down as Viking girls’ basketball coach
Thursday, March 14, 2024 12:43 pm
Decorah Head Girls Basketball coach Shannon Quandahl has resigned after eight years of leading the program and 14 as an assistant.
Making history; Vikes advance to semifinals
Friday, March 8, 2024 3:10 pm
The Vikes are still hungry for more as the Decorah boys’ basketball team downed Williamsburg 66-42 in the Class 3A quarterfinals Tuesday afternoon.
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