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Zilka, Roe lead Viking harriers
Thursday, August 31, 2023 9:18 am
After the first meet of the season was cancelled due to heat last week, the Decorah cross country teams had near picture-perfect weather Tuesday in Oelwein.
Swimmers make waves
Thursday, August 31, 2023 9:18 am
Competing in its third meet in five days, the Decorah girls swim and dive team set 41 new individual and relay season best times Tuesday in Dubuque. The Vikes participated in a double dual with Dubuque Senior and Waterloo, falling to Senior 130-53 and Waterloo 124-61.
Trojan netters split triangular
Thursday, August 31, 2023 9:16 am
Getting on the court for the first time this season, the Turkey Valley volleyball team (1-1) split the triangular the Trojans hosted Monday night.
Work in progress; spikers aiming for big things
Thursday, August 31, 2023 9:16 am
Playing focused will be the key for the Decorah volleyball team in 2023.
With just four returning letter winners and a host of young hopefuls ready to wear the red and blue, it will be up to the Vikings just how far they can go this season.
Putting the team together for her ninth season is head coach Gina Holthaus. Assisting her this season are Jackie Reckward, Dawn Watson and Jill Boyd.
Trojans roll over Coon Rapids-Bayard 38-28
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 9:58 am
A pair of third quarter touchdowns broke the contest open Saturday afternoon as the young Turkey Valley football team (1-0) defeated Coon Rapids-Bayard in a game played at West Des Moines Valley Stadium. The Trojans outlasted the Crusaders, 38-28.
Dynamic offense; Vikes best Indians 32-6
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 9:58 am
It was an offensive shootout for the Decorah football team (1-0) Friday night with the Vikes rolling out with nearly 400 yards of offense to defeat Waukon (0-1) at home 32-6.
Warriors stopped by Starmont
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 9:57 am
The opportunity was there, but the South Winn football team (0-1) couldn’t seize the chance Friday night, falling to Starmont (1-0) at home, 14-9.
Swimmers kick off season
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 9:49 am
The Decorah girls’ swim and dive season kicked off Thursday with a dual at Mason City in a close race with the Riverhawks. Then the Vikes dove into the water against some stiff competition at the Ram Relays hosted by Dubuque Hempstead Saturday, finishing seventh.
Abundance of experience as TV will rely on seven letter winners
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 9:48 am
After tying for the Upper Iowa Conference title last season, the Turkey Valley volleyball team is looking to remain at the top of its game and make some noise in the postseason in 2023.
Pushing the girls to accomplish their goals are head coach Shelbie Balk who is in her second season with the Trojans. At her side is assistant Ashley Walz.
SW netters slighted in triangular
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 9:47 am
The South Winn Warriors (0-2, 0-0 UIC) opened up the volleyball season on Thursday evening at the Dunkerton triangular with Hudson and Dunkerton.
New look, Vikings have goals of continuing Decorah tradition
Thursday, August 24, 2023 9:54 am
The 2023 football season can’t start soon enough for the Decorah squad.
A year removed from missing the playoffs, this year’s edition of the team is eager to prove that last year was a fluke.
Overseeing a team hungry to reach the Dome is Head Coach Pat Trewin, who is entering his sixth season as the skipper, his 32nd with the football program.
Warriors to be led by experience, strength and speed
Thursday, August 24, 2023 9:53 am
After a difficult 2022 season where injuries plagued the South Winn football team, the Warriors are ready to spring into action.
Entering his 17th season at the controls, Head Coach Jason Ohrt has put together a 105-60 record with the Warriors. At his side will be assistants Mike Wenthold, Justin Izer and Carter Wenthold.
Trojans excited for 2023 season
Thursday, August 24, 2023 9:52 am
The Turkey Valley football team is once again ready to make some commotion on the gridiron after wrapping up a district title in 2022 and finishing with 7-2 overall.
Overseeing the team, hungry to return to the playoffs is Head Coach Mark Scott who is entering his 21st year as head coach of the Trojans. He will be assisted by Dan Stepan, Alvin Hackman and volunteer coach Frank Wilson.
Decorah swimmers ready to make a splash in 2023
Thursday, August 24, 2023 9:50 am
A time to rebuild.
The Decorah girls swim and dive team graduated a large group of seniors — 14 to be exact. Of those, the five state qualifiers have all graduated, leaving second-year head coach Loran Storts and assistant coach Maddy Putnam looking at the letter winners and newcomers to step up.
SW netters eager to showcase talents
Thursday, August 24, 2023 9:49 am
Competition will be tough for the South Winn volleyball team this season as the Warriors work to put a line-up back together after graduating nine seniors.
Despite the loss, fifth-year Head Coach Alex Smith has six returning letter winners and several other athletes vying for a starting nod.
“We have a lot of excitement within our program and a lot of depth to work with having 36 players out for volleyball in grades 9-12,” said Coach Smith. “We should have a number of options to consider at all positions in the varsity line-up, and we have great competition amongst our players in practice.”
Another year of experience for Warrior harriers
Thursday, August 24, 2023 9:48 am
Having seen sweet success the last few years with the girls team, the Warrior cross country squads are looking to remain the teams to beat in the area.
With seven total seniors, the Warriors have a strong core of harriers back, aiming for a conference title, despite losing some of its best runners to graduation.
Leading the way are the co-coaches Kevin Kearney and Scott Conway. Kearney has been with the team for 30 years while Conway has been with the squad for 30.
Warriors face North Linn in substate Tuesday
Tuesday, July 11, 2023 10:29 am
The South Winn baseball team (22-11) had a lot on the line last week as the Warriors look to make their second straight state tournament appearance and the fourth since 2019. There is just one team standing in their way — sixth-ranked North Linn (26-4), a team the Warriors will face in a substate game Tuesday, July 11, in Waverly at 7 p.m.
SW softball moving through postseason
Tuesday, July 11, 2023 10:28 am
They are still going.
The South Winn softball team has had just enough offense to get the job done during its run in Class 2A softball tournament action, edging No. 13 Osage and No. 15 Wapsie Valley last week to keep the 2023 season alive.
The Warriors played Lisbon on the Lions’ home diamond Monday in the regional final for the chance to go to state.
No. 2 Lynx throw no-hitter against Lady Trojans
Tuesday, July 11, 2023 10:27 am
After winning round one in Class 1A softball tournament action, the Turkey Valley softball team knew it had an uphill battle in round two, facing No. 2 North Linn (34-6) on the Lynx’ home field. Wednesday, the Trojans made the trip and returned home with a disappointing 9-0 loss to the Lynx.