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Viking boys defeat South Tama, Denver
Thursday, May 11, 2023 9:34 am
After a five-day hiatus from competition, the Decorah boys soccer team (10-2) competed at the Waverly-Shell Rock tournament Saturday, picking up wins over South Tama (2-7) and Denver (6-5).
The Vikes put in three first-half goals against South Tama for the 3-0 win. Looking to redeem a loss earlier in the season in overtime to Denver, Decorah secured a goal in the first half and added two in the second, while keeping the Cyclones off the board.
Hageman, Baumler medal for SW
Thursday, May 11, 2023 9:34 am
The South Winn golf teams got one final chance on the links to finish off the regular season Thursday as the Warriors traveled to the Elkader Golf and Country Club to compete against Central.
Keeping the win streak alive, SW girls edged Central 233 to 240, while the boys dominated the course for the win 174 to 205.
Viking netters roll over Columbus 6-1
Thursday, May 11, 2023 9:32 am
Seniors on the Class 1A No. 3 Decorah boys tennis team overwhelmed Waterloo Columbus (0-11) Thursday as the Vikes (12-2) finished up the regular season with a home victory, 8-1.
On Senior Night, seniors Daniel Skrade, Landon Baker, Michael Njus and Carter Kowitz all got singles win, as well as junior Seth Bolson.
Brynsaas leads Vikes
Thursday, May 11, 2023 9:32 am
Getting tuned up before the postseason, the Decorah girls golf team traveled to Winona Thursday for 18-holes against Winona Senior.
The home team shot a 434 to the Vikes’ 522 with Decorah missing two linksters due to illness.
Decorah boys fire 349
Thursday, May 11, 2023 9:31 am
It was yet another close finish for the Decorah boys golf team Thursday as the Vikings hosted Waverly-Shell Rock at Oneota Golf and Country Club for 18 holes.
The Vikes tallied a 349, getting edged by the Go-Hawks’ 333. Decorah junior Ben Bockman took medalist honors with a 79 (38-41) with Wesley Hubbard of W-SR one-stroke back for runner-up.
Trojan linksters finish regular season at home
Thursday, May 11, 2023 9:31 am
The Turkey Valley golf teams took advantage of the picture-perfect weather late last week to wrap up the regular season on the Jackson Heights Golf Course, hosting Clayton Ridge Thursday and Crestwood Friday.
Vikes end week with losses
Thursday, May 11, 2023 9:30 am
With games just days apart, the Decorah girls soccer team (3-8) was at Union Thursday, then competed in the Waverly-Shell Rock tournament Saturday.
Vikes battle Go-Hawks and wind
Thursday, May 4, 2023 9:32 am
The Decorah girls tennis team battled to a 7-2 victory over Waverly Shell-Rock Tuesday, May 1, despite the Go-Hawks putting up a tremendous fight. The Vikes prevailed handling the consistency and powerful serves of their opponents, along with the challenge of high winds, with grit, focus, and determination.
Fourth straight NEIC/WaMac title for Vikes
Thursday, May 4, 2023 9:19 am
They did it again.
Since joining the NEIC and WaMac boys tennis teams into a conference tournament in 2019, Decorah has been the only champion and secured their fourth-straight title on another cold, windy, all-day event at Luther College Monday.
Taking part in the conference tournament, the No. 1 players played each other, the No. 2 played each other, and so on. Flighted singles action took place in the morning, with Decorah winning five of the six and placing second in one. In doubles in the afternoon, Decorah won two and finished second in one, winning the team title by nine points over Waverly Shell-Rock.
Warriors take second at home; TV and Decorah compete well in regular season finale
Thursday, May 4, 2023 9:18 am
The South Winn track teams hosted the Warrior Invite Monday night, with both finishing runner-up. The boys posted 150 points while the girls had 135 points.
Turkey Valley was on the oval in Calmar taking third in the boys team standings with 68 points and the girls finishing with 71 points in fourth. Decorah also sent its JV boys and a limited girls squad, with the girls taking third with 106 points and boys fourth with 64 points.
Vikings pull out win over Wahlert
Thursday, May 4, 2023 9:17 am
It was a thriller at Dubuque Wahlert (1-9) Monday as the Decorah boys soccer team (9-2) picked up the win in a shoot-out, 4-3.
In regulation, Jeramiah Rediske put the lone goal in the back of the net for the Vikes. After two overtime periods and the score tied 1-1, the game came down to a shoot-out between Decorah and the Golden Eagles.
Dugger puts in winning goal in OT
Thursday, May 4, 2023 9:16 am
Two postponements and nearly after a month of waiting to play each other, the Decorah and Clayton Ridge girls soccer teams finally met on the pitch Monday in Guttenberg in a game that came down to overtime. The win went to the Vikes, 2-1.
Warriors sweep West Central, Postville
Thursday, May 4, 2023 9:15 am
Battling lower than average temps and wind earlier, the South Winn golf teams picked up two wins earlier this week over West Central and Postville on one of their home courses at the South Winn Golf & Country Club in Calmar.
Viking boys shine at MFL MarMac
Thursday, May 4, 2023 9:14 am
The Decorah boys track team took the title at the MFL MarMac invite Monday night, securing 160 points and winning nine events. The host Bulldogs were the runner-up with 141 points.
William Hahn was the king of the throwing events, winning both the shot put and discus. In the shot put, the sophomore heaved the weight 40 feet, 11.5 inches for the title and sailed the discus 143 feet, 10 inches.
Trojans drop UIC duals
Thursday, May 4, 2023 9:13 am
Two meets in two days in blustery wind and colder than normal temps were difficult for the Turkey Valley golf teams to compete against Monday and Tuesday, as the Trojans fell to MFL MarMac and North Fayette Valley.
Decorah girls get on the links Tuesday
Thursday, May 4, 2023 9:12 am
The Decorah girls golf team combatted the winds and Waverly-Shell Rock Tuesday at Silvercrest Golf and Country Club, falling 242 to 197.
Medalist of the meet was Waverly-Shell Rock’s Mady Mummelthei who fashioned a 42.
Season winding down for Decorah golfers
Thursday, May 4, 2023 9:12 am
In the final week of regular-season competition, the Decorah boys golf team faced some rigid teams — and even harsher winds — in a tournament Monday and against Charles City Tuesday.
Franzen claims 400-meter dash at Starmont
Thursday, May 4, 2023 9:11 am
Friday night, the Turkey Valley boys track team took the oval at Starmont, competing in an 11-team meet.
The Trojans finished 10th in team standings with 31 points. Alburnett won the meet with 100.50 points.
Turkey Valley had one event finish on top. Senior Ryan Franzen broke the tape in the 400-meter dash in 52.69 seconds.
Bockman runner-up with 84
Thursday, May 4, 2023 9:10 am
The Decorah boys golf team continued on its winning ways Friday, defeating Winona and Charles City’s on the 18-hole Oneota Golf and Country Club course. The Vikes tallied a 349 over Winona’s 354 and the Comets’ 368.
Medalist of the meet was Carson Gallup of Charles City with a 4-over-par (76) for the par-72 course 18-hole course. Decorah junior Ben Bockman was the runner-up, carding rounds of 42 (84).
Netters have fun day on courts Friday
Thursday, May 4, 2023 9:09 am
The rain held off Friday afternoon, allowing the Decorah boys tennis team to host Onalaska, which is typically a springboard into post season play for the team. Friday lived up to that standard and Decorah came out ready to play posting an 8-1 team victory.
“There was lots of good play tonight, even in some of the matches with lop-sided scores,” said Coach Matt Anderson.