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Vikes continue to lead NEIC
Tuesday, February 9, 2021 6:30 pm
With one regular conference game remaining, the Decorah boys’ basketball team (13-4, 9-2 NEIC) remains on top of the NEIC standings with Friday’s 48-45 victory over Waverly-Shell Rock.
Trojan boys pound Pirates
Tuesday, February 9, 2021 6:29 pm
Postponed 18 hours due to weather, the Turkey Valley boys’ basketball team (10-4, 9-2 UIC) took the court at Postville (1-11, 1-10 UIC) Saturday afternoon, defeating the Pirates, 67-45.
Regular season finale goes to Hawks
Tuesday, February 9, 2021 6:27 pm
Turnovers and defense were the story of Friday night’s game between the South Winn girls’ basketball team (2-17, 2-14 UIC) and Kee (10-9, 9-7 UIC) as the Lady Warriors finished off the regular season with a 61-35 road loss.
Bulldogs claim UIC crown; SW second
Monday, February 1, 2021 4:03 pm
After finishing second in the team standings last year, the MFL MarMac wrestling team has risen back to the top of the Upper Iowa Conference. The Bulldogs bested the field with 234 points, while South Winn was runner-up with 219 points. The 2020 champion, North Fayette Valley, finished with 153 in third place with Postville taking fourth with 119.5 points.
Decorah crowns one champ at NEIC
Monday, February 1, 2021 4:02 pm
Teams from the Northeast Iowa Conference converged on Decorah Saturday to compete in the annual conference wrestling tournament. While the temperatures began to fall outside, the competition inside was fierce. With 189 points, the combined New Hampton/Turkey Valley squad finished third behind Class 3A No. 1 Waverly-Shell Rock (287) and Class 2A No. 2 Crestwood who had 206 points. The Vikings ended the day with 177 in the team standings, finishing fourth.
TV thumps Blue Devils, 56-23
Monday, February 1, 2021 4:01 pm
Getting on the court just once last week didn’t slow the Turkey Valley girls’ basketball team (12-5, 9-3 UIC) as the Trojans pummeled West Central (6-11, 4-9 UIC) Friday at home, 56-23.
Warriors collect pair of UIC wins
Monday, February 1, 2021 4:00 pm
Playing back-to-back nights didn’t seem to faze the South Winn boys’ basketball team (9-4, 8-2 UIC) as the Warriors picked up two wins late last week.
Vikings take care of No. 6 Denver
Monday, February 1, 2021 3:59 pm
The NEIC leading Vikings were undeterred by Class 2A No. 6 Denver as the Decorah boys’ basketball team (12-4, 8-2 NEIC) defeated the Cyclones (12-3) on the road Thursday night, 71-66.
Trojans pound on WC
Monday, February 1, 2021 3:58 pm
Friday night, the Turkey Valley boys’ basketball team (11-4, 10-2 UIC) made it five wins in a row by taking care of West Central (11-4, 10-2 UIC) at home, 67-35.
Decorah rolls past North Iowa
Monday, February 1, 2021 3:58 pm
It was senior recognition night for the Decorah bowling teams Friday as the Vikings hosted North Iowa at Oneota Lanes. Both the varsity girls and boys were victorious.
SW girls fall twice in UIC action at home
Monday, February 1, 2021 3:56 pm
Two games in two days didn’t help the South Winn girls’ basketball team (2-15, 2-13 UIC) as the Lady Warriors dropped both contests.
Northeast Iowa girls breaking wrestling barriers
Monday, February 1, 2021 3:33 pm
The recently completed girls state high school wrestling meet- only the third in history – featured a record number of participants.
Postseasons nearing for area teams
Monday, February 1, 2021 3:17 pm
The road to state in the various winter sports are getting closer with many conference competitions taking place around northeast Iowa Saturday, Jan. 30. Boys swimming The state-qualifying meets for Decorah boys’ swim team is set for Saturday, Feb. …
Concussions: More than a headache
Saturday, January 30, 2021 7:21 pm
One cannot see a concussion, but each year, an estimated 300,000 high school athletes sustain concussions
Simon first Viking female to claim title; four more finish as winners
Thursday, January 28, 2021 2:01 pm
(Photo courtesy of Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Fourth-quarter surge sends Decorah past Comets
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 3:41 pm
Sitting atop the NEIC standings, the Decorah boys’ basketball team (11-4, 8-2 NEIC) put another tally in the win column Tuesday over Charles City (6-8, 3-4 NEIC) on the road 69-56.
Vikes shut down Comets
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 3:39 pm
Top-notch defense propelled the Decorah girls’ basketball team (10-5, 7-2 NEIC) past Charles City (2-14, 1-7 NEIC) at home Tuesday, 61-37.
Two close battles for Warrior matmen
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 3:38 pm
The South Winn wrestling team finished 1-1 Tuesday night after a pair of close duals with Central Springs and North Butler-Clarksville.
Warriors fall down the stretch
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 3:34 pm
Playing on the road, the South Winn boys’ basketball team (9-5, 8-3 UIC) wasn’t able to pull off the win, falling to North Fayette Valley (14-2, 11-1 UIC) Tuesday night, 51-40.
SW girls fall to TigerHawks
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 3:33 pm
The South Winn girls’ basketball team (2-13, 2-11 UIC) fell behind early Tuesday night and never recovered, losing to North Fayette Valley (15-1, 11-0 UIC) in West Union, 52-38.