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Postseason starts this week
Wednesday, February 8, 2023 5:30 pm
The road to state for basketball, boys wrestling and bowling will start this week for area teams. Postseason pairings for Turkey Valley and South Winn girls’ and boys’ basketball teams have been released. Decorah girls basketball will be competing in Class 4A, to be released later this week, while the Viking boys basketball will wait to see who they face next week.
Simon champion, others place for Vikes, Warriors
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 4:36 pm
The masses came to watch the over 400 girls compete at the inaugural Iowa High School Athletic Union state wrestling tournament last week at Xtream Arena in Coralville. And Winneshiek County was well represented on and off the mats as fans packed the venue as wrestlers from Decorah, South Winn and Turkey Valley (New Hampton/Turkey Valley squad) had punched their tickets.
Knaack, three relays to state for Decorah swimmers
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 4:35 pm
The Viking contingent will have lots to cheer about this weekend as Decorah will send four events to the state swim meet.
Decorah qualified one athlete in one individual event and all three relays to the state event. Last year, Decorah sent just one individual to compete in three events to the big dance.
Events are qualified based on having the 32 fastest individual and to 24 relay team times across the state. There are no classes in swimming; all schools compete against one another.
The state meet is Friday and Saturday, Feb. 10-11, at the University of Iowa Campus Recreation and Wellness Center in Iowa City.
Viking boys get road win over Waukon
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 4:34 pm
Going on the road in conference action, the Decorah boys’ basketball team (11-5, 6-3 NEIC) took care of host Waukon (2-16, 0-9 NEIC) Friday night, 56-49.
It was a slow start for both teams with a 2-2 battle going into the sixth minute of the opening period before either team scored again. By the end of the first, Decorah had edged the Indians, 10-7. That lead was extended to 21-16 at halftime. Waukon battled back in the third to tie it at 32-all with eight minutes left to play. While the Indians managed to have tied the game, the Vikings never relinquished the lead in the final period to take the victory back to Decorah.
No. 5 Vikes move to 18-2
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 4:34 pm
It was another win for the Class 4A No. 5 Decorah girls’ basketball team (18-2, 9-0 NEIC) last week as the Vikings defeated Waukon (11-8, 5-4 NEIC) on the road, 61-42.
Controlling the tempo of the game early, Decorah pulled out to a 16-8 first quarter lead. Uncharacteristically the Vikes stumbled offensively in the second, allowing the Indians back into the contest at halftime but still maintained the advantage 24-20. That lead was pushed to 42-35 in the third and Decorah put the game away in the fourth, outscoring Waukon 19-7 in the final eight minutes.
Decorah keglers working to clinch conference title
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 4:33 pm
With the Decorah boys’ bowling moving to 9-0 and girls to 8-1 for the season, both are in the hunt to close the season out as the best of the conference in duals. Friday night, the Vikings hosted Waverly-Shell Rock with both teams defeating the Go-Hawks at Kingpin Entertainment Center.
In boys’ action, Decorah ran away with the victory 3,023 to 2,346. Baker game scores were 176, 213, 182, 193 and 224.
Trojan girls finish second in UIC at 14-2
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 4:32 pm
After picking up a crucial win earlier in the week, the Turkey Valley girls’ basketball team claimed the second spot in the Upper Iowa Conference with two more victories Thursday and Friday. The Trojans posted a 14-2 UIC record and is currently 16-5 overall.
TV survives late push by Eagles
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 4:31 pm
The Turkey Valley boys’ basketball team (12-7, 10-5 UIC) survived every punch Clayton Ridge threw at it Thursday and limited offensive opportunities for the Pirates Friday in a pair of double UIC wins late last week.
Turnovers, fouls hurt SW girls
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 4:30 pm
A slow second half hurt the South Winn girls’ basketball team (6-14, 6-10 UIC) as the Warriors hosted MFL MarMac (13-7, 11-5 UIC) Friday night, falling 54-37.
The teams were nearly three minutes into the game before the first points fell through the hoop in the form of Morgan Kleve free throws. Four early SW fouls, two each on Morgan Kleve and Josie Tieskoetter, forced the Warriors to play with a younger squad on the floor, but kept ahead of the Bulldogs 6-5 after the first eight minutes. MFL MarMac built a slight 19-17 halftime lead and continued to roll in the second half.
SW boys stumble versus league leader Bulldogs
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 4:29 pm
The South Winn boys’ basketball team faced a huge test Friday night, hosting the league leader MFL MarMac for a big Upper Iowa Conference tilt.
Despite a good showing by the Warriors, the Bulldogs (19-1, 15-0 UIC) remained unbeaten in the conference, taking care of the Warriors (12-7, 11-4 UIC), 76-68.
TV girls stun No. 7 Central Elkader, 41-40
Thursday, February 2, 2023 5:41 pm
They are probably still celebrating in Jackson Junction after the Turkey Valley girls’ basketball team (14-5, 13-2 UIC) redeemed a 30-point loss earlier in the season to Class 1A No. 7 Central Elkader (17-2, 13-1 UIC) with a 41-40 win Tuesday night.
While the Warriors struck first offensively, it was the Trojans who took control of the game to lead 13-9 after the opening period. In the second, TV kept Central from scoring in the first three minutes and held the visitors’ second chance shots to a minimum to lead 25-19 at halftime.
Boys swimming to compete at Dubuque Senior Saturday
Thursday, February 2, 2023 5:40 pm
The boys district swim meet is set for Saturday, Feb. 4, at 12 p.m.
Decorah will swim at Dubuque Senior and will compete against Cedar Falls, Clinton, Dubuque Hempstead, Dubuque Senior, Iowa City West, Vinton-Shellsburg and Waterloo.
No. 6 Vikes roll over Independence
Thursday, February 2, 2023 5:39 pm
It was no trouble picking up the win for the Decorah girls’ basketball team Tuesday night as the Vikes (17-2, 8-0 NEIC) downed Independence (5-13) at home, 71-23.
Decorah led off the game with a 14-9 first quarter lead that exponentially grew in the second period as the Vikes outscored the visitors 30-2, to be on top at halftime, 44-11. Decorah continued to maintain its comfortable advantage throughout the second half to claim the easy victory.
Trojans grab 10th victory
Thursday, February 2, 2023 5:38 pm
Momentum is there for the Turkey Valley boys’ basketball team after the Trojans (10-7, 8-5 UIC) had one of its best games on the hardwood Tuesday, defeating Central Elkader (7-11, 4-9 UIC) at home, 60-45.
The Trojans took a 16-7 lead after the first quarter and led 29-18 at halftime. It was the third quarter that put the game away as TV outscored the Warriors 22-13 during that time.
Warriors still eyeing second in UIC
Thursday, February 2, 2023 5:37 pm
With a shot at second place in the conference, the South Winn boys’ basketball team (12-6, 11-3 UIC) did what it needed to Monday and Tuesday night — picking up two more wins. The Warriors are currently second in the Upper Iowa Conference behind MFL MarMac and just ahead of Clayton Ridge.
Mixed results for SW girls
Thursday, February 2, 2023 5:36 pm
While the South Winn girls’ basketball team worked hard to mount a comeback Monday, it wasn’t enough to top Kee High. However, the Warriors (6-13, 6-9 UIC) rebounded to top Postville Tuesday night.
Decorah regional champs, 10 move on to state
Monday, January 30, 2023 9:35 pm
The Decorah girls’ wrestling team proved why it is one of the best in the state and ranked No. 5, after running away with the Region 7 title and qualifying 10 wrestlers for the state tournament following Friday’s tournament held at Luther College.
The Vikes garnered 266 points over No. 8 Anamosa who finished in second place with 191 with Mason City third with 163 points.
The top four in each weight class from each regional punched tickets to the first state meet sanctioned by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union, with a total of 32 girls advancing to state. The state meet will be held at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Thursday and Friday, Feb. 2-3.
SW girls send four to state; Myers punches ticket
Monday, January 30, 2023 9:32 pm
In the inaugural year of girls wrestling in the state of Iowa, South Winn will send four to the state-sanctioned event later this week. The Warriors were part of the Super Regional which competed at Luther College Friday with South Winn finishing fifth as a team with 116.5 points. No. 7 Osage won the Region 8 title with 243 points.
The top four in each weight class from each regional punched tickets to the first state meet sanctioned by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union, with a total of 32 girls advancing to state. The state meet will be held at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Thursday and Friday, Feb. 2-3.
“Friday was a great day overall. We came knowing that we had three really good opportunities and a couple other chances to make something happen if we wrestled well. We had a couple very good rounds to start the day and put three in the finals,” said Coach Ethan Adams. “We saw many of our girls bring things in from the season and put them to work on the mat, which is continually exciting as I really feel like we’ve continued to improve throughout the year. I am extremely proud of all our girls.”
Boys conference champs, girls third
Monday, January 30, 2023 9:30 pm
It was a big week for the Decorah girls’ and boys’ bowling teams as they competed at the conference team tournament and defeated North Iowa at home.
Vikings are best of NCSC…for fifth straight season
Monday, January 30, 2023 9:29 pm
Saturday marked the fifth North Central Swim Conference title in a row for the Decorah boys’ swim team. The Vikes traveled to Cedar Rapids to compete in the championships where they tallied 479 points, which included 11 top-three placings. Vinton-Shellsburg was a distant second with 357 points.
“I am so proud of the way the boys swam — from our freshman scoring points to the depth of our relays — this was truly a team win for the Vikings. For the season, we had a record of 30-7,” said Coach Loran Storts.
Decorah had one individual champion winning two events. Dom Bigalk claimed the 200 freestyle in 1:56.48 and touched the wall first in the 500 freestyle in 5:20.60.