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Decorah boys fall in overtime

Thursday, March 7, 2024 5:05 pm

The end of the record-setting season has come to an end for the Decorah boys’ basketball team as the Vikes fell to Assumption (Davenport) in the Class 3A semifinal Thursday, 61-53, in overtime. For a complete rundown of the game and full-color photos, look for the new e-edition covering the weekend games called the Weekend Wrap-up Tuesday, March 12.

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Making history; Vikes advance to state semifinals

Tuesday, March 5, 2024 7:20 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. The win is a first for the program’s history as the Vikes now face Assumption (Davenport) in the semifinals Thursday, March 7, at 2 p.m.

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Bowling teams among top in state

Tuesday, February 27, 2024 11:52 am

The Decorah girls’ and boys’ bowling teams proved to fans at the state bowling tournament why they deserved to be competing in Class 2A Wednesday afternoon. The Viking boys finished third overall, while the girls came away with a fifth-place finish.

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One game stands between Vikes and state

Tuesday, February 27, 2024 11:52 am

A state bid will come down to a game between NEIC rivals, Decorah and Charles City, after the Viking boys defeated Wahlert Catholic 69-56 Thursday night at home in the substate final.

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UIC honors four Warriors, three Trojans

Tuesday, February 27, 2024 11:45 am

South Winn had four boys’ basketball players honored on the Upper Iowa Conference list, while Turkey Valley had three on the recently released list.

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Five locals named to girls’ All-UIC list

Tuesday, February 27, 2024 11:44 am

Three Warriors and two Trojans from the Upper Iowa Conference were recently listed as members of the All-UIC teams. All five are first-time honorees. While no one was named to the first team, one Warrior was listed on second team with the other four honorable mentions.

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Vikes near century mark in scoring

Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:08 am

Monday’s score was well above the Class 3A No. 1 Vikings’ average of 78.3 points per game as the Decorah boys’ basketball team handled West Delaware with ease in the Class 3A Substate 3 semifinals, 98-41.

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Warriors’ comeback halted in OT

Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:07 am

Free throws can make or break a game, and the Warriors left at least 10 points off the board from the charity stripe Tuesday night in the Class 1A District 6 final. The South Winn boys basketball team made the short trip to Waukon to battle No. 10 Kee, coming up short 59-56 in overtime.

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Decorah girls bow out in semifinals

Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:06 am

The amazing careers of four seniors came to an end Saturday night in the regional semifinals, held at Western Dubuque, 62-36.

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N. Simon finalist for Ms. Dan Gable Wrestler of the Year

Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:06 am

Fareway Stores, Inc., IAwrestle, and Iowa Corn present the 2024 Dan Gable Ms. and Mr. Wrestler of the Year Awards in coordination with the Iowa Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association (IWCOA).

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