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SW softball moving through postseason

Tuesday, July 11, 2023 10:28 am

They are still going.
The South Winn softball team has had just enough offense to get the job done during its run in Class 2A softball tournament action, edging No. 13 Osage and No. 15 Wapsie Valley last week to keep the 2023 season alive.
The Warriors played Lisbon on the Lions’ home diamond Monday in the regional final for the chance to go to state.

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No. 2 Lynx throw no-hitter against Lady Trojans

Tuesday, July 11, 2023 10:27 am

After winning round one in Class 1A softball tournament action, the Turkey Valley softball team knew it had an uphill battle in round two, facing No. 2 North Linn (34-6) on the Lynx’ home field. Wednesday, the Trojans made the trip and returned home with a disappointing 9-0 loss to the Lynx.

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Vikes fall to Epworth, 3-0

Tuesday, July 11, 2023 10:26 am

The season came to an end for the Decorah softball team Saturday night in the second round of the Class 4A regional playoffs.
The Vikings tangled with No. 8 Epworth (Western Dubuque), falling 3-0, after advancing with an 8-1 victory over Charles City Thursday.
Decorah ends the year 18-16 overall.

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Indee advances to second round over Vikes

Tuesday, July 11, 2023 10:25 am

The Decorah baseball team hosted the Independence Mustangs (21-19) in round one of the 2023 IHSAA Class 3A Baseball Tournament. The Mustangs won handedly, winning by a score of 11-0 in just five innings.
The Vikes end the season with a 16-17 overall record.

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Season rolls on for Warriors

Tuesday, July 11, 2023 10:24 am

The South Winn baseball team (20-11) wrapped up the regular season and won its first playoff game all within a day last week, falling to Charles City Friday night and besting Clarksville Saturday night.
The Warriors were set to host a big rematch game with Kee High on Wednesday, July 5, in the district semifinal.

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TV uses early offense to advance

Tuesday, July 11, 2023 10:23 am

Two runs in the first, combined with stellar defense and pitching kept Central Elkader providing a threat to the Turkey Valley softball team in the first round of the Class 1A Region 7 action Friday.

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Win goes to Vikes in 11 innings

Tuesday, July 11, 2023 10:22 am

It was close from the start, but eventually (11 innings later), the Decorah softball team (16-14, 10-3 NEIC) defeated Mason City (14-15), 4-3.

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Hawks silence Decorah bats

Tuesday, July 11, 2023 10:21 am

The Decorah baseball team (16-15) didn’t have any answers for what West Delaware (24-11) threw at them Friday night as the Vikes fell, 11-1, in six frames.

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Trojans bow out of postseason

Tuesday, July 11, 2023 10:20 am

On Saturday, the Turkey Valley baseball team took on Kee High in round one of the IHSAA baseball tournament in Calmar, with the Hawks coming out on top, 6-1, and securing a spot in the second round.

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Trojans post first winning regular season in 5 years

Monday, July 3, 2023 10:23 am

On Wednesday, the Turkey Valley baseball team (14-13, 11-7 UIC) played the Riceville Wildcats (7-15 overall) for the last game of the regular season for both teams. Turkey Valley cruised to victory, giving the Trojans their first winning regular season in five years.

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