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Decorah grapplers to build foundation on experience

Thursday, December 12, 2024 10:33 am

There’s a strong core of athletes to build a team around for the Decorah boys’ wrestling program.
With five returning state qualifiers and four additional letter winners, the Vikes will utilize their experience to put together a winning line-up.
Leading the team for his second year is Jordan Thompson. He will be assisted by Lee Meirick.

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Viking girls look to repeat success as state champions

Thursday, December 12, 2024 10:32 am

As memorable as the 2023-24 season was, head coach Gene Adams believes this season will be just as noteworthy with eight returning letter winners — all of whom were state qualifiers on the title team last season.
Adams, who has coached wrestling for 25 years, enters his second as the Decorah girls’ head coach with a 12-2 dual record last season. Assisting him are Casey Kohls, Matt Simon, Bob Holkesvik and Bruce Sacquitne.

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Veterans to lead the way; Decorah boys swim team built on experience

Thursday, December 12, 2024 10:30 am

It will be a senior-laden team for the Decorah swimmers this winter.
With 13 seniors on the squad and nine returning conference scorers, the Vikings look poised to do big things in the water this season.
Leading the squad for his third season is Head Coach Loran Storts.

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Active night on mats at South Winn

Thursday, December 5, 2024 8:22 am

Hosting its first meet of the season, the South Winn boys’ wrestling team went 1-3 in duals action Tuesday night as it hosted Central Elkader, Clear Lake and New Hampton/Turkey Valley.

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Pair of wins for Decorah

Thursday, December 5, 2024 8:21 am

The topped-ranked Decorah girls’ wrestling team took on a pair of fellow powerhouse teams Tuesday night and came out victorious.

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SW boys open season with “W”

Thursday, December 5, 2024 8:20 am

Getting the 2024-25 season under way, the South Winn boys’ basketball team (1-0, 1-0 UIC) defeated Postville (0-2, 0-1 UIC) on the road, 69-41.

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Tough night for Vikings

Thursday, December 5, 2024 8:20 am

Although the Decorah boys’ wrestling team was ranked one spot above No. 13 Independence in the preseason rankings, the Vikes couldn’t pick up the wins Tuesday on the road. The Mustangs took the dual 53-18.

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Viking boys snuff out Hempstead in opener

Thursday, December 5, 2024 8:19 am

Scoring double digits in every period, the Decorah boys’ basketball team (1-0, 0-0 NEIC) took the season opener from Hempstead (0-1) Tuesday night on the road 73-57.

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Jansen takes silver at Central tourney

Thursday, December 5, 2024 8:18 am

With the Thanksgiving break in the rearview mirror, the South Winn girls’ wrestling team was back on the mats Tuesday night at the Central Elkader Girls Tournament with four place winners.

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Viking girls fall at Wahlert

Thursday, December 5, 2024 8:17 am

After opening the season with a win last week, the Decorah girls’ basketball team fell on the road to Class 3A No. 3 Wahlert Catholic Tuesday night, 67-34.

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