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Up and down start to season for Lady Warriors
Thursday, December 12, 2024 10:46 am
The South Winn girls’ basketball team (2-3, 1-2 UIC) notched a win over LeRoy-Ostrander over the weekend and collided with MFL MarMac Tuesday night.
TV boys continue to falter on the court
Thursday, December 12, 2024 10:45 am
Turkey Valley’s start to the conference season didn’t go as planned as MFL MarMac and Kee High both came away with comfortable wins over the Trojans during the first week of the season a week ago, as did New Hampton in non-conference action.
TV (0-3, 0-2 UIC) had not played a home game yet this year prior to the home contest that was played this Tuesday versus Central Elkader.
Trojans top MFL; fall to Hawks, Chickasaws
Thursday, December 12, 2024 10:44 am
The Turkey Valley girls’ basketball team (2-2, 2-1 UIC) came up with a big road win over defending UIC champ MFL MarMac last Tuesday in Monona by a score of 45-40 before falling to Kee and New Hampton.
SW girls ready to rumble into 2024-25
Thursday, December 12, 2024 10:41 am
With years of coaching experience, South Winn head girls’ wrestling head Coach Ethan Adams is looking forward to seeing his squad grow in competitive toughness and gaining quality competitions on the mats.
Coach Adams is back at the helm for his third season with Isabel Ihde and Tayton Bullerman taking the roles of assistant coaches.
Warrior grapplers ready to rise to occasion for 2024-25 season
Thursday, December 12, 2024 10:41 am
The South Winn boys’ wrestling team members are either blessed with years of experience or are new to the program with few athletes in between as the Warriors take the mats for the 2024-25 season.
Leading the Warriors in his 14th season is head coach Jacob Elsbernd.
Spots open; SW boys developing depth
Thursday, December 12, 2024 10:38 am
There’s excitement in the South Winn boys’ basketball program.
With five returning letter winners and several young players ready for their time to shine, there’s potential for a strong year for the Warriors.
Leading the squad for his third season is Derek Taylor. He will be assisted by Mitchell Herold and Logan Schweinefus.
SW girls aim to improve throughout 2024-25
Thursday, December 12, 2024 10:37 am
A lot of scoring ability will be back on the hardwood for the South Winn girls’ basketball team for during the new season and new head coach Michael Gehling is hoping that will translate to more wins.
After serving as assistant coach the last several seasons, Gehling is no stranger to the program. Neither is his assistant Carla Nymeyer, who led the Turkey Valley girls’ team for nine seasons, which included a pair of state runner-up finishes.
Decorah girls look to capitalize on experience
Thursday, December 12, 2024 10:36 am
Athleticism combined with the ability to push the ball and run the floor are among the list of items new Head Decorah Girls Basketball Coach Blake Moen sees at the strength for the Vikings this season.
Moen, who takes over the helm from Shannon Quandahl who led the Vikes for eight seasons, will have four returning letter winners to rely on as the season rolls with a mix of athletes who had successful junior varsity games a year ago.
Eyeing a run back to state; Viking boys strive to fill gaps
Thursday, December 12, 2024 10:35 am
All eyes will be on the Decorah boys’ basketball team this season as the Vikings look to make a return trip to state.
The Vikes return six letter winners off a team that went all the way to the state semifinal last year.
Leading the way is head coach Jonathan Carlson, who has been leading the program for 12 seasons.
Keglers set another run at state
Thursday, December 12, 2024 10:33 am
For the past two seasons the Decorah girls’ and boys’ bowling teams have grown to be among the best in the state, not only qualifying for the state tournament but finishing in the top eight in Class 2A.
Keith Bruening continues to lead the programs since its organization in 2016, as he has with former Viking kegler Michael Bruening acting as his assistant.
Decorah grapplers to build foundation on experience
Thursday, December 12, 2024 10:33 am
There’s a strong core of athletes to build a team around for the Decorah boys’ wrestling program.
With five returning state qualifiers and four additional letter winners, the Vikes will utilize their experience to put together a winning line-up.
Leading the team for his second year is Jordan Thompson. He will be assisted by Lee Meirick.
Viking girls look to repeat success as state champions
Thursday, December 12, 2024 10:32 am
As memorable as the 2023-24 season was, head coach Gene Adams believes this season will be just as noteworthy with eight returning letter winners — all of whom were state qualifiers on the title team last season.
Adams, who has coached wrestling for 25 years, enters his second as the Decorah girls’ head coach with a 12-2 dual record last season. Assisting him are Casey Kohls, Matt Simon, Bob Holkesvik and Bruce Sacquitne.
Veterans to lead the way; Decorah boys swim team built on experience
Thursday, December 12, 2024 10:30 am
It will be a senior-laden team for the Decorah swimmers this winter.
With 13 seniors on the squad and nine returning conference scorers, the Vikings look poised to do big things in the water this season.
Leading the squad for his third season is Head Coach Loran Storts.
Active night on mats at South Winn
Thursday, December 5, 2024 8:22 am
Hosting its first meet of the season, the South Winn boys’ wrestling team went 1-3 in duals action Tuesday night as it hosted Central Elkader, Clear Lake and New Hampton/Turkey Valley.
Pair of wins for Decorah
Thursday, December 5, 2024 8:21 am
The topped-ranked Decorah girls’ wrestling team took on a pair of fellow powerhouse teams Tuesday night and came out victorious.
SW boys open season with “W”
Thursday, December 5, 2024 8:20 am
Getting the 2024-25 season under way, the South Winn boys’ basketball team (1-0, 1-0 UIC) defeated Postville (0-2, 0-1 UIC) on the road, 69-41.
Tough night for Vikings
Thursday, December 5, 2024 8:20 am
Although the Decorah boys’ wrestling team was ranked one spot above No. 13 Independence in the preseason rankings, the Vikes couldn’t pick up the wins Tuesday on the road. The Mustangs took the dual 53-18.
Viking boys snuff out Hempstead in opener
Thursday, December 5, 2024 8:19 am
Scoring double digits in every period, the Decorah boys’ basketball team (1-0, 0-0 NEIC) took the season opener from Hempstead (0-1) Tuesday night on the road 73-57.
Jansen takes silver at Central tourney
Thursday, December 5, 2024 8:18 am
With the Thanksgiving break in the rearview mirror, the South Winn girls’ wrestling team was back on the mats Tuesday night at the Central Elkader Girls Tournament with four place winners.
Viking girls fall at Wahlert
Thursday, December 5, 2024 8:17 am
After opening the season with a win last week, the Decorah girls’ basketball team fell on the road to Class 3A No. 3 Wahlert Catholic Tuesday night, 67-34.