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Decorah shoots down Hawks on gridiron, 21-7

Friday, September 8, 2023 3:03 pm

Things were clicking Friday night for the Decorah football team (2-0, 0-0) as the Vikes defeated West Delaware (0-2), a team that had beaten the Vikes handily the past two seasons. A pair of second quarter touchdowns lifted the Vikes to a 21-7 win over the Hawks at home.

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Decorah shoots down Hawks on gridiron, 21-7

Thursday, September 7, 2023 10:24 am

Things were clicking Friday night for the Decorah football team (2-0, 0-0) as the Vikes defeated West Delaware (0-2), a team that had beaten the Vikes handily the past two seasons. A pair of second quarter touchdowns lifted the Vikes to a 21-7 win over the Hawks at home.

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Schmitt scores seven times for Trojans in district contest

Thursday, September 7, 2023 10:23 am

It was a flurry of points Friday night in Jackson Junction, as the Turkey Valley football team (1-1, 0-1) fell to Kee (2-0, 1-0) 68-56, in spite of Trojan senior Oliver Schmitt scoring seven touchdowns.

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Warriors fall to North Butler in district opener, 22-14

Thursday, September 7, 2023 10:21 am

Opening the district season at home without its starting running back, the South Winn football team (0-2, 0-1) knew it had a tough task Friday night against North Butler (2-0, 1-0) at home.
The Warriors put up a fight but fell to the Bearcats 22-14.

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Warriors finally get to compete

Thursday, September 7, 2023 10:20 am

A week after heat and humidity canceled the opening meet of the season, the South Winn cross country teams were set to compete at Charles City Thursday; however, severe dry conditions also stopped that meet, leaving the Warriors scrambling for a competition. With just a day’s notice, South Winn managed to squeeze into a race at Tri-City Golf Course, hosted by MFL MarMac, Thursday, and came away with the girls’ title and fifth place for the boys.

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Decorah nets win over Cadets

Thursday, September 7, 2023 10:18 am

It took just three sets for the Decorah volleyball team (6-3, 1-0 NEIC) to pick up its first league win Tuesday night at home over Crestwood (2-4, 0-1 NEIC). The Vikes defeated the Cadets in a trio of close sets — 25-23, 25-22 and 25-21.

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Busy weekend for Warrior spikers

Thursday, September 7, 2023 10:17 am

The South Winn volleyball team (2-5) had their home opener on Thursday evening, hosting a quad with Central Elkader, Crestwood and Waukon. Saturday, the Warriors competed in the New Hampton Labor Day Weekend tournament with some of the top teams in the area, and went 1-2 for the day.

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Trojans can’t find a groove

Thursday, September 7, 2023 10:16 am

The Turkey Valley volleyball team (1-4) experienced some growing pains over the weekend, dropping all three games at the New Hampton tournament.

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Vikings ready to represent tradition of Decorah XC

Tuesday, September 5, 2023 10:13 am

There will be an exciting group of athletes to watch who represent the strong tradition of Decorah boys’ cross country in 2023.
Brad Johansen is in his eighth year as the head coach, with assistant coach Tim Hayes.

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Decorah girls cross country team on a mission

Tuesday, September 5, 2023 10:12 am

There is a full roster, for the Decorah girls’ cross country team to pull from during the 2023 season with a mix of veterans and young athletes hungry to get back to the state meet.
After missing out on a trip to state again last season, the Vikes look to head coach Cristy Nimrod for guidance in her 22nd season, along with assistant coaches Jeff Wettach and Sarah Nowack.

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