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Warriors race well at Central Springs
Monday, September 25, 2023 10:37 am
The South Winn cross country teams were poised to make another statement Thursday as they competed at Central Springs with the girls finishing as the runners-up with 61 points behind Forest City who tallied 49. In the 10-team battle for the boys, the Warriors finished with 203 points in eighth place.
Another great step for Viking swimmers
Monday, September 25, 2023 10:36 am
The Decorah girls’ swim and dive team place ninth at the Cougar Invite Saturday in Cedar Rapids, tallying 33 points.
Trio inducted into Trojan Hall of Fame Friday
Monday, September 25, 2023 10:36 am
Three new members were inducted into the Turkey Valley Hall of Fame at halftime of Friday’s football game as they were recognized, the following biographies on their impact to the school were read.
Vikes, Trojans stretch the legs at Waukon
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 10:06 am
It was a picture-perfect night for running as the Decorah and Turkey Valley cross country teams joined other squads from northeast Iowa in Waukon for an invite.
At the end of the night, the Viking girls won the meet with 38 points ahead of the hosts’ 73. The boys’ team standings were flip-flopped, with Waukon coming out on top with 21 points, followed by Decorah’s 51. Turkey Valley had limited runners and did not field team scores.
TV netters pick up first UIC win
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 10:05 am
It wasn’t the way the Turkey Valley volleyball team (3-10, 1-2 UIC) wanted to start the week with a loss Monday; however, the Trojans rebounded with an easy victory over Kee Tuesday night.
SW battles NFV for conference lead
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 10:05 am
The South Winn volleyball team (8-9, 2-1 UIC) traveled to West Union on Tuesday night for a big matchup with North Fayette Valley (6-4, 3-0 UIC) for the lead in the Upper Iowa Conference.
Vikes fall to No. 7 Chickasaws
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 10:04 am
It was an uphill battle from the start for the Decorah volleyball team (6-6, 1-2 NEIC) Tuesday night, as the Vikes battled Class 3A No. 7 New Hampton (18-2, 3-0 NEIC) on the road. When the last ball was dropped, Decorah fell in three sets.
Turkey Valley Hall of Fame induction Friday
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 10:03 am
Turkey Valley will recognize three individuals as Hall of Fame inductees at halftime of Friday’s football game versus Clarksville.
Silvercrest champs named
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 10:02 am
Silvercrest hosted their annual Men’s Club Championship Sunday, Aug. 27. The course was stressed and dry due the summer drought, but the weather was a perfect 78 degrees with low wind. Due to recent watering, the greens were receptive and rolling faster than they had all season.
Ness tops Week 2 entries
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 10:02 am
It must have been a tough week on the gridiron and for Pigskin Picks contestants as the winner still missed four of the 14 games.
No letup; Trojans roll over Central 76-25
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 9:58 am
The Turkey Valley football team (3-1, 2-1) cruised to a homecoming victory Friday night 76-25 over Central (0-4, 0-1) Elkader, scoring 62 first-half points.
“This was a good win for homecoming. We were able to get every player who dressed some playing time in a homecoming game,” noted Coach Mark Scott. “Oliver Schmitt’s returns (both kickoffs and punts) gave us great field position on every possession of the first half.”
Timp’s 1-yard score gives Warriors 27-20 win
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 9:56 am
Friday’s game was a back-and-forth affair that looked to be headed into overtime with a 20-20 tie with five seconds remaining. However, a one-yard dive over the goal line by Parker Timp gave South Winn (1-3, 0-2), just what the Warriors needed to record their first win of the season over Newman Catholic (1-3), 27-20.
Viking ship sunk by Indee in fourth quarter 21-7
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 9:55 am
Two fumbles and an interception turned out to be the undoing of the Decorah football team (3-1) Friday night as the Vikes fell 21-7 at Independence (3-1).
Warriors continue to dominate the net
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 9:54 am
Following a close five-set match Tuesday, the South Winn volleyball team (8-8, 2-0 UIC) concluded the week with its second conference win and the Nashua-Plainfield tournament title.
Another five-set Trojan loss
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 9:54 am
Oh so close…again.
For the second time last week, the Turkey Valley volleyball team (3-10, 0-2 UIC) pushed a conference match to five sets and fell just short of closing the deal against North Fayette Valley (5-4, 2-0 UIC).
SW girls run away with Central crown
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 9:53 am
The South Winn cross country teams showcased their strength Thursday at Central Elkader, coming home with a crown and fourth place.
The Class 1A No. 8 Lady Warriors posted a team score of 28 points, an immense gap to second place MFL MarMac who had 50 points. Charles City posted 25 points in the boys’ team race to be crowned the champions, followed by Postville with 66 points. South Winn finished the day with 102 points, good for fourth.
Good competition; Roe turns in top-10 time at CF
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 9:51 am
The Decorah cross country teams traveled to Cedar Falls to compete in the Rich Engel Classic Thursday, coming home with good showings from both the varsity and JV squads at the large meet.
Back-to-back victories for sports shooting team
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 9:51 am
Northeast Iowa Community College Cougar Sports Shooting started off the fall 2023 season strong with back-to-back victories on Saturday, Sept. 9. NICC defeated Kirkwood Community College 481-427 in the day’s first competition, followed by a victory over rival Indian Hills Community College, 481-473.
Game point goes to Warriors
Thursday, September 14, 2023 11:07 am
It was quite an energized atmosphere at the opening conference match between the South Winn (6-7, 1-0 UIC) and Turkey Valley (2-7, 0-1 UIC) volleyball teams Tuesday night in Jackson Junction.
Thompson wins week one
Thursday, September 14, 2023 11:06 am
In a week that saw some tough choices, it was a Decorah resident that came out on top in the first week of the Pigskin Picks football contest.