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New line-up takes the court for TV boys

Wednesday, November 22, 2023 8:31 am

It will be a relatively inexperienced squad taking the court for the Turkey Valley boys basketball team this winter.
With just three players back who saw action a year ago on varsity, it will be a work in progress this year for the Trojans.

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Viking foundation looks strong for 2023 season

Wednesday, November 22, 2023 8:27 am

In just its second year in IGHSAU sanctioned girls’ wrestling, the Decorah team already has a solid base to build from with seven returning letter winners, including a state champion and Iowa Hawkeye recruit.

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Nine Viking gridders named all-district

Wednesday, November 22, 2023 8:26 am

Nine Decorah football players were recognized by Class 4A District 2 for their work on the gridiron in 2022. It’s the first time for six of the nine receiving a district nod.

 

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On the deck again…Warriors finish runner-up; Decorah’s Roe finishes ninth

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 9:14 am

Graduating some key members off the squad that had helped the South Winn girls’ cross country team make the deck at state may have deterred some teams; however, it only helped fuel the Lady Warriors in 2023 to yet another runner-up finish in Class 1A. It marks the fourth-straight season South Winn has been in the top-three, winning the title in 2021. The Warriors also sent senior Abe Conway as an individual to compete in Class 1A.
Returning to the state meet for the first time since 2020 as a team, the Decorah girls entered Saturday’s race ranked No. 9 and finished 11th. Along with the girls’, Grant Zilka competed in the boys’ Class 3A race.

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North Scott ends Vikings’ run in first round

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 9:13 am

The Decorah football team was hoping for another stunner with North Scott Friday night, but couldn’t find the answer needed to score, falling in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs, 35-7.

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All-UIC volleyball honorees announced

Monday, October 30, 2023 11:18 am

Eleven local spikers were named to the Upper Iowa Conference all-league teams, released last week.
Six members of the South Winn squad were recognized, while five Turkey Valley netters were honored.

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NEIC recognizes Viking trio

Monday, October 30, 2023 11:16 am

Three members of the Decorah volleyball team were honored for their work on the hardwood this fall by being named to the all-conference list — all first-time honorees
Junior libero Ellie Rolfs was named to the first team, while Maddy Fromm and McKinley Massman were named to the second team.

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Tough week 7 in football contest

Wednesday, October 25, 2023 8:48 am

In a week where every entry thought Waukon would defeat Union, week seven was one of the hardest in the Pigskin Contest.

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Aiming for the deck; Decorah girls, South Winn girls to state

Wednesday, October 25, 2023 8:46 am

Winneshiek County cross country athletes are on a mission.
The area will be represented at the state cross country meet, with two full squads and two individual boys taking the course in Fort Dodge. They will be on a quest to earn a spot on the deck by finishing in the top-10 overall and top-three as a team.

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Swimmers end regular season on high note at home

Wednesday, October 25, 2023 8:44 am

The Decorah girls’ swim and dive team not only celebrated a dual win Thursday night, but its seniors who have dedicated time to the program. The Vikes hosted Algona, winning 117 to 66.
In all, the Vikes claimed gold in eight of the 12 events.

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