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SW boys back on track with W
Thursday, January 26, 2023 10:00 pm
After dropping a close non-conference game to New Hampton Monday, the South Winn boys’ basketball team (9-6, 8-3 UIC) got back on track Tuesday with a win over Kee High at home.
Duwe breaks all-time girls’ scoring record
Thursday, January 26, 2023 9:59 pm
Stepping out of conference play, the Class 4A No. 6 Decorah girls’ basketball team extended its win streak to eight Tuesday night. The Vikes (15-2, 7-0 NEIC) traveled to Denver (6-11) and brought home a 71-54 victory. In addition, senior Bryar Duwe topped the girls’ basketball all-time scoring record of 1,310 points.
Decorah opened the night with a 25-14 lead first quarter advantage. In the second period, the Cyclones picked up some offensive momentum and narrowed the Vikes’ lead to 38-32 at the break. The Red and Blue did just enough in the second half to maintain their lead, outscoring the home team 13-10 in the third to carry a 51-42 lead into the final period. Both squads were on fire in the fourth, nearly matching point-for-point, but Decorah’s lead lifted the Vikings over Denver in the end.
Mixed results for Lady Warriors
Thursday, January 26, 2023 9:59 pm
There were highs and lows earlier this week for the South Winn girls’ basketball team (5-11, 5-7 UIC) with a suffocating loss to Class 3A New Hampton Monday and a Senior Night win over Kee High Tuesday.
Monona Free Throw Contest Sunday
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:53 pm
Knights of Columbus Council 8178 of Monona, will be hosting their annual free throw contest on Sunday, Jan. 29.
Viking girls second, SW seventh at Winter tourney
Monday, January 23, 2023 9:46 pm
Wrestlers from 16 schools took the mats for perhaps the final time in the regular season Saturday at the Decorah winter tournament. Among them were the hosts Lady Vikes who finished second with 236 points, five points behind Waverly-Shell Rock who tallied 241. The South Winn girls’ wrestling team also took part in the tournament and finished with 84 points in seventh place.
Lady Viking grapplers top Comets
Monday, January 23, 2023 9:45 pm
The Decorah girls’ wrestling team had a good finish to the dual season with a 45-18 win over Charles City Friday night on the road.
The Vikes picked up six wins and two forfeits for the night.
Kaitlyn Bjork started the pins at 115 pounds by throwing Tegan Cavanaugh in 5:01. At 130 pounds, Ashley Bjork threw Kylie Blunt in 47 seconds. In 1:28, Mairi Sessions pinned Nyssa Salinas at 155 pounds followed by Kamryn Steines turning Savannah Baldus in 1:13 for the fall at 170 pounds. Moving up a weight class, Naomi Simon threw Leah Stewart in 1:27 at 190 pounds.
Receiving forfeits were Chloe Sheffield (105) and Rorie Weidow (120).
Four solid quarters for SW girls
Monday, January 23, 2023 9:44 pm
It all came together Friday night at home for the South Winn girls’ basketball team as the Warriors (4-10, 4-7 UIC) defeated West Central (4-10, 2-8 UIC), 65-27.
A first quarter 12-3 lead set the stage for the big win for the Warriors. The gap opened to 30-11 by halftime as South Winn continued to pull away in the second half, outscoring the Blue Devils 35-17.
Two Warriors were in double figures with junior Josie Tieskoetter setting the pace with 18 points, seven rebounds and four steals. Karissa Wenthold put up 12 points to go with three steals. Freshman Ella Theis just missed the double-digit mark with nine points, along with six rebounds.
Trio of events bring home silver
Monday, January 23, 2023 9:43 pm
The Decorah boys’ swim team competed in a triangular meet Tuesday, Jan. 17, at Linn-Mar. The Vikes fell to Linn-Mar, 117-51, and to Iowa City City High, 104-62.
Decorah had three events finish second overall. The 200 medley relay started things strong. Isaac Knaack, Mason Cote, Simon Kutz and Dylan Hogan had a time of 1:45.57.
Knaack had a great time in the 50 freestyle, finishing second in 22.78 seconds, while Kutz posted a time of 59.53 seconds in the 100 butterfly for runner-up.
The 200 free relay earned the bronze. Quinn Baumann, Knaack, Kutz and Hogan touched the wall in 1:33.66.
Keglers win dogfight at Forest City
Monday, January 23, 2023 9:43 pm
Keeping the perfect season in sights, Friday’s match between the Decorah boys’ bowling team and Forest City came down to less than 100 pins. When the final ball was rolled down the lane it was the Vikes coming out on top 2,676 to 2,567.
Off to a shaky start in the individual shooting, Decorah began with a 1,783 as a team and needed big baker games to secure the win. Baker games for the varsity boys were 179, 156, 198, 169 and 191. Anchoring the bakers was senior Easton Luzum.
Lady Vikes hammer Cadets, 72-34
Monday, January 23, 2023 9:42 pm
Keeping its Northeast Iowa Conference record perfect, the Decorah girls’ basketball team (14-2, 7-0 NEIC) downed Crestwood (6-9, 1-6 NEIC) on the road, 72-34, Friday night.
The Vikes came out on fire with a 19-12 advantage after the first eight minutes of play. In the second period, Decorah more than doubled its lead by outscoring the Cadets 19-5 for a 38-17 lead at the break. It was another 19-point period in the third for the visitors for a 57-28 gap with eight minutes left to play.
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