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Game point goes to Warriors

Thursday, September 14, 2023 11:07 am

It was quite an energized atmosphere at the opening conference match between the South Winn (6-7, 1-0 UIC) and Turkey Valley (2-7, 0-1 UIC) volleyball teams Tuesday night in Jackson Junction.

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Thompson wins week one

Thursday, September 14, 2023 11:06 am

In a week that saw some tough choices, it was a Decorah resident that came out on top in the first week of the Pigskin Picks football contest.

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Strong night for Decorah swimmers

Thursday, September 14, 2023 11:05 am

Just four days removed from its last competition, the Decorah girls swim and dive team were back in the water Tuesday night, challenged by Cedar Rapids Kennedy. With a large yet young team, the Vikings put up a good effort but fell 113 to 64, while the JV lost 87 to 42.

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Trojans stretch their legs

Thursday, September 14, 2023 11:04 am

After waiting nearly three weeks to get a competition in due to heat and dry conditions, the Turkey Valley cross country teams were on the course for its second meet in four days. The Trojans competed at Starmont Tuesday night and saw improvements.

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Vikes play hard in loss to W-SR

Thursday, September 14, 2023 11:03 am

Facing the always-tough Go-Hawks, the Decorah volleyball team (6-5, 1-1 NEIC) fell in four sets to Waverly-Shell Rock (6-12, 2-0 NEIC) at home Tuesday night. Set scores were 17-25, 19-25, 25-20 and 18-25.

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Decorah tops Cadets 34-6

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 10:55 am

“It was a very physical game and in rivalry games like this, you cannot overlook anybody and our team did not do that. We are happy to get the win. They made many great plays and we were able to make a few more,” said Viking head football coach Pat Trewin following Decorah’s win 34-6 over Crestwood Friday night.

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Too big to stop; Warriors’ plans foiled by Wapsie Valley

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 10:52 am

For the third straight season, the South Winn football team (0-3, 0-3) wasn’t able to match Wapsie Valley (2-1, 1-0) in size and speed, dropping Friday’s contest, 27-0, on the road.

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Warriors third on Jesup courts

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 10:50 am

Following a week hiatus from competition, the South Winn volleyball team (5-7) returned to action on Saturday at the Jesup Tournament. The Warriors finished third in the six-team round robin tournament going 3-2 on the day.

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Bucksa wins gold, silver and bronze at Wahawk invite

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 10:49 am

The Decorah girls swim and dive team weren’t deterred by the level of competition at the Wahawk Invite hosted by Waterloo West Saturday, including Liz Bucksa. The freshman came home with individual gold and silver, along with a bronze in a relay.

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Stiff competition at Luther’s All-American Race

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 10:47 am

Teams from throughout the Midwest met on the Luther College campus Saturday competing in the area’s largest cross country meet of the season.
With 376 points, the Viking girls finished 11th in the team standings, posted a 3:00 spread and average time of 21:47. It was a spread of 52 seconds with an average time of 18:05 for the Decorah boys in their 15th place finish in the field of 32 teams.
The South Winn girls put up a valiant effort in the varsity race with an average time of 22:27 and spread of 1:12 to earn 15th place with 466 points.
Turkey Valley did not have enough harriers in any race to field a team score with just four runners competing.

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