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Make that 18 in a row; Decorah girls track controls NEIC title, boys runner-up

Thursday, May 11, 2023 9:40 am

It’s been nearly two decades since the Decorah girls’ track team has given up the Northeast Iowa Conference crown as the Vikes posted 187 points for the title Thursday in New Hampton. The Chickasaws was a distant second with 122 points.
Waverly-Shell Rock took over at the top of the boys’ team standings after Decorah had won the last six titles, but it was a close one. The Go-Hawks tallied 146 points, just ahead of the Vikes’ 140.

SW girls edged by Central for UIC crown

Thursday, May 11, 2023 9:39 am

It was a close finish in the girls’ race for the Upper Iowa Conference title Thursday in Guttenberg with Central Elkader skimming by South Winn. The Central Warriors collected 169 points, while South Winn tallied 163. The Trojan girls finished the night with 79 points, good for fifth place.
North Fayette Valley took top honors in the boys’ team standings, ahead of MFL MarMac. South Winn came in third with 109 points, while Turkey Valley collected 65 points to finish sixth.

Viking boys defeat South Tama, Denver

Thursday, May 11, 2023 9:34 am

After a five-day hiatus from competition, the Decorah boys soccer team (10-2) competed at the Waverly-Shell Rock tournament Saturday, picking up wins over South Tama (2-7) and Denver (6-5).
The Vikes put in three first-half goals against South Tama for the 3-0 win. Looking to redeem a loss earlier in the season in overtime to Denver, Decorah secured a goal in the first half and added two in the second, while keeping the Cyclones off the board.

Hageman, Baumler medal for SW

Thursday, May 11, 2023 9:34 am

The South Winn golf teams got one final chance on the links to finish off the regular season Thursday as the Warriors traveled to the Elkader Golf and Country Club to compete against Central.
Keeping the win streak alive, SW girls edged Central 233 to 240, while the boys dominated the course for the win 174 to 205.

Viking netters roll over Columbus 6-1

Thursday, May 11, 2023 9:32 am

Seniors on the Class 1A No. 3 Decorah boys tennis team overwhelmed Waterloo Columbus (0-11) Thursday as the Vikes (12-2) finished up the regular season with a home victory, 8-1.
On Senior Night, seniors Daniel Skrade, Landon Baker, Michael Njus and Carter Kowitz all got singles win, as well as junior Seth Bolson.

Brynsaas leads Vikes

Thursday, May 11, 2023 9:32 am

Getting tuned up before the postseason, the Decorah girls golf team traveled to Winona Thursday for 18-holes against Winona Senior.
The home team shot a 434 to the Vikes’ 522 with Decorah missing two linksters due to illness.

Decorah boys fire 349

Thursday, May 11, 2023 9:31 am

It was yet another close finish for the Decorah boys golf team Thursday as the Vikings hosted Waverly-Shell Rock at Oneota Golf and Country Club for 18 holes.
The Vikes tallied a 349, getting edged by the Go-Hawks’ 333. Decorah junior Ben Bockman took medalist honors with a 79 (38-41) with Wesley Hubbard of W-SR one-stroke back for runner-up.

Trojan linksters finish regular season at home

Thursday, May 11, 2023 9:31 am

The Turkey Valley golf teams took advantage of the picture-perfect weather late last week to wrap up the regular season on the Jackson Heights Golf Course, hosting Clayton Ridge Thursday and Crestwood Friday.

Vikes end week with losses

Thursday, May 11, 2023 9:30 am

With games just days apart, the Decorah girls soccer team (3-8) was at Union Thursday, then competed in the Waverly-Shell Rock tournament Saturday.

Vikes battle Go-Hawks and wind

Thursday, May 4, 2023 9:32 am

The Decorah girls tennis team battled to a 7-2 victory over Waverly Shell-Rock Tuesday, May 1, despite the Go-Hawks putting up a tremendous fight. The Vikes prevailed handling the consistency and powerful serves of their opponents, along with the challenge of high winds, with grit, focus, and determination.