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Vikes shut down Cadets in NEIC action
Monday, January 23, 2023 9:41 pm
Despite trailing in the first quarter, the Decorah boys’ basketball team (8-5, 4-3 NEIC) came out on top of Crestwood (10-5, 2-5 NEIC) Friday night, 85-57, in Cresco.
The Cadets pulled out front of the Vikings 16-15 after the first quarter but would never lead again as Decorah’s offense came together in the second. By halftime, the Vikes had opened up a 37-17 advantage that would hold throughout the second half.
Decorah matmen find success on the mats
Monday, January 23, 2023 9:40 pm
Competing back-to-back days, the Decorah wrestling team picked up a NEIC win over Charles City and two wins at a dual tournament at Center Point-Urbana Saturday to close out last week.
Slow start turns into big win for SW
Monday, January 23, 2023 9:39 pm
In its lone contest of the week, the South Winn boys’ basketball team (8-5, 7-3 UIC) found itself down early to West Central (2-12, 0-10 UIC) Friday night and dug out of a hole to win at home, 65-46.
The visiting Blue Devils set the pace in the first quarter to take a 13-10 lead. It was time for the Warriors to go to work in the second period, and they did. By halftime, South Winn was on top 32-24. Midway through the third, the Warriors were once again locked in a tight match before pulling away again to lead 51-35 with eight minutes to play.
Trojan comeback falls short against Bulldogs
Monday, January 23, 2023 9:38 pm
Friday’s game plan didn’t go as planned as the Turkey Valley girls’ basketball team (11-5, 11-2 UIC) suffered its second conference loss of the season to MFL MarMac (10-5, 8-3 UIC) in Monona, 52-46.
It was off to a good start for the Trojans with a slim 11-10 lead after the first quarter that soon went away in the second period as the Bulldogs took the reins 24-23 at halftime. A 20-point Bulldog third quarter left the Trojans trailing 44-33 and put Turkey Valley in a hole that the Trojans had to scratch away in the fourth. In the final stanza, Turkey Valley was back within three, 44-41, with 5:17 left to play and was two points back, 48-46, but was left scoreless in the final 3:50.
Offensive slump hurts Trojans
Monday, January 23, 2023 9:37 pm
A night with just 32 points wasn’t enough for the Turkey Valley boys’ basketball team on the road as the Trojans (8-6, 6-5 UIC) fell to MFL MarMac (14-1, 10-0), 89-32.
Quick Bulldogs hands kept the Trojans from setting up their offense in the first quarter as MFL MarMac quickly pulled out to a 28-10 lead. TV was held to just two points in the second period and the Bulldogs carried a 56-12 advantage into the locker room. The Trojans put up more points in the second half but were never able to make a dent in the Bulldog lead.
Warrior girls finish seventh at Oelwein, earn pair of UIC wins
Monday, January 16, 2023 10:13 pm
It was a busy week for the South Winn girls’ wrestling team last week with a home meet Tuesday, a pair of road wins Thursday and a tournament in Oelwein Saturday.
Two solid quarters push TV girls over Warriors
Monday, January 16, 2023 9:28 pm
The difference winning and losing between the South Winn girls’ basketball team (3-10, 3-7 UIC) and Turkey Valley (10-4, 10-1 UIC) was the second and third quarters as the Trojans defeated the Warriors, 37-28, Friday night in Calmar.
The Trojans struck first but it was an 8-0 run for the middle part of the first quarter that lifted the Warriors to a 10-8 lead with eight minutes in the books. Both squads had numerous missed offensive opportunities in the second quarter with South Winn facing a scoring drought throughout the first seven and half minutes. A trey by Josie Tieskoetter finally gave the Warriors its three points in the second as TV took an 18-13 lead into the locker room.
Trojans win battle in Calmar
Monday, January 16, 2023 9:25 pm
Looking to avenge a one-point loss from December, the South Winn boys’ basketball team (7-5, 6-3 UIC) had its hands full as the Warriors hosted Turkey Valley boys’ (8-4, 6-3 UIC) Friday night. In the end, the Warriors came up short again, 63-57.
The pace was a quick one in the first period and Caleb Kurtenbach came off the bench to ignite the Trojans with seven points as TV led 13-10 after the first quarter. In the second, South Winn took a turn with the momentum that began with a one-and-one by Dawson Wenthold. Add in a pair of Braiden Todd baskets and one by Carson Wenthold and the game was all tied up at 14 with 4:36 left to play in the first half. Then the pendulum swung back to Turkey Valley as the Trojans went on a 7-2 run to close out the frame to lead 25-20.
Trojan defense dominates
Monday, January 16, 2023 9:24 pm
The Turkey Valley girls’ basketball team (10-4, 10-1 UIC) ran past Tripoli (1-11) Thursday night, defeating the visitors 60-13.
It took no time for the Trojans to take the lead in the non-conference contest, with a 14-7 advantage following the first quarter. TV extended its lead to 32-9 by halftime and outscored the Panthers 28-4 in the second half.
“We did an outstanding job defending as we limited Tripoli’s second-chance opportunities. I also liked the way we forced tempo creating easy baskets for us,” said Coach Steve Hoffert.
Lady Vikes on a roll; girls control Comets
Monday, January 16, 2023 9:23 pm
It was another two tallies in the win column late last week for the Decorah girls’ basketball team (13-2, 6-0) as the Vikings picked up victories over Charles City and West Delaware.
“I see a lot of nice things happening on both the defensive and offensive ends of the floor,” said Coach Shannon Quandahl.
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