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No. 6 Decorah sails past Cadets
Friday, December 16, 2022 5:23 pm
It took a gritty performance Tuesday night but the Class 4A No. 6 Decorah girls’ basketball team (6-1, 2-0 NEIC) knocked off Crestwood (4-2, 0-2 NEIC) at home, 60-31.
Starting strong, the Viking offense posted 22 points in the first period to lead 22-4, which proved to be the difference in the game. The two NEIC squads had a level playing field from there on out, scoring identical numbers in each the second, third and fourth quarters.
SW boys cage NFV
Friday, December 16, 2022 5:23 pm
A big first half performance by the South Winn boys’ basketball team (3-2, 3-1 UIC) propelled the Warriors to a 54-33 victory over North Fayette Valley (2-3, 2-2 UIC) Tuesday night at home.
The Warriors hit the hardwood running with an 18-8 lead after the first. The SW defense did its job in the second period, limiting the TigerHawks to three points to give the Warriors a 32-11 halftime advantage.
Tough night on mats for Warriors
Friday, December 16, 2022 5:15 pm
Things weren’t quite up to par Tuesday for the South Winn wrestling team as the Warrior grapplers went 1-2 Tuesday night at Oelwein.
South Winn defeated the host, Oelwein, 48-30, and dropped close matches to Anamosa, 39-30, and East Buchanan, 45-36.
Jamison Zweibahmer (106), Bo Wangsness (120), Collin Holm (145) and Kyle Kuboushek (152) all went 3-0 for the night.
There were limited matches for the girls during the evening. South Winn girls picking up match wins during the night included Josie Hageman (115), Kaydn Meyer (120) and Addison Timp (145).
Warriors slowed by NFV defense
Friday, December 16, 2022 5:11 pm
Slow offense doomed the South Winn girls’ basketball team (1-6, 1-4 UIC) at home as the Warriors fell to North Fayette Valley (3-2, 3-1 UIC) Tuesday, 49-22.
The Warriors scored eight points in the first quarter to trail 13-8 after eight minutes. The offense struggled more in the second, allowing NFV to a 19-12 lead at the half. The TigerHawks kept the pressure going in the third, allowing just two Warrior points in the third to extend the lead to 31-14.
Luther College adds mens and womens bowling
Friday, December 16, 2022 5:10 pm
Luther College President Jenifer K. Ward and Athletic Director Renae Hartl announced the addition of men’s and women’s bowling to the athletic department on Tuesday, Dec. 13.
“We are excited to introduce men’s and women’s bowling as the first new sports at Luther College since 1990. In addition to allowing us to recruit students of high academic promise with an opportunity to continue in a sport popular in high school athletics programs, we are happy to work with the newly opened King Pin Entertainment Center to advance local partnerships in a great new facility,” said Ward on the addition of bowling.
Boys’ basketball teams give back
Friday, December 16, 2022 5:09 pm
When the JV and Varsity boys’ basketball teams from Decorah and Sumner-Fredericksburg met recently for the Achieve Scrimmage match, they accomplished much more than just the opportunity to compete against each other. Donations were collected for admission into the scrimmage, and they were split between the schools’ local food pantries as $200 was directed to the Decorah Community Food Pantry and $200 went to the His Hands Food Pantry in Oran.
The Decorah boys’ basketball team met with Matt Tapscott, director of the Decorah Community Food Pantry, to learn more about food insecurity in northeast Iowa and to present the $200 check.
Kipp first, girls sixth at inaugural SW girls’ invite
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 2:39 pm
Thirteen teams converged on Luther College Regents Center Friday night for the inaugural South Winn girls’ invitational. New champions were crowned, including the Warriors’ own Izzy Kipp.
Finishing the night with 86 points, South Winn finished sixth in the team standings which was won by Waverly-Shell Rock who tallied 243.5 points.
SW grapplers eighth at home invite
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 2:38 pm
The mats were packed Saturday in Calmar as the South Winn wrestling team hosted nine other squads at the South Winn Invite, including teams from Nebraska and Minnesota.
Class 2A No. 1 Osage took the team title with 286.5 points, while Class 2A No. 2 West Delaware was second with 185 points. South Winn claimed eighth with 93 points.
Decorah keglers top Oelwein to remain undefeated
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 2:37 pm
With a pair of victories over Oelwein Friday, the Decorah girls’ and boys’ bowling teams kept their perfect season intact at 3-0.
On demanding lane conditions, the Viking boys took on a veteran Oelwein squad and came away with the win 2,607 over Oelwein’s 2,376. Baker scores were 194, 161, 169, 177 and 174.
No. 7 Viking girls pound Comets
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 2:36 pm
It was a pair of offensive explosions for the Class 4A No. 7 Decorah girls’ basketball team (5-1, 1-0 NEIC) as the Vikings defeated Charles City Friday night and Chatfield Saturday.
Decorah boys fall to CC in NEIC
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 2:35 pm
A second-half offensive attack by Charles City (4-1, 1-0 NEIC) was too much for the Decorah boys’ basketball team (1-3, 0-1 NEIC) as the Vikings fell to the Comets, 62-54, on the road Friday night.
It was a promising first half as Decorah rolled out to a 12-8 lead after the first eight minutes and extended its lead to 25-17 at halftime. However, the Comets closed the gap in the third to 39-37 and pulled away in the final period.
Knaack second in backstroke
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 2:33 pm
Saturday, the Decorah boys swim team competed at the Marcussen Invite, hosted at Cedar Falls.
The Vikings secured 208 points, placing fifth. Waukee won the meet with 471 points.
“Overall, this was a very solid team effort. Four of the top 12 teams in the state, including last year’s State Championship team were at this meet,” said Coach Loran Storts.
Viking grapplers square off with NH/TV
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 2:32 pm
The Decorah girls’ and boys’ wrestling teams traveled to New Hampton Thursday night to take on the Chickasaws in a Northeast Iowa Conference dual. The girls defeated the combined New Hampton/Turkey Valley squad 60-6, while the boys fell 42-29.
South Winn girls fall to Crestwood
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 2:31 pm
A slow second half offensively was too much for the South Winn girls’ basketball team (1-4) to overcome Thursday night as the Warriors fell to Crestwood (3-0) at home, 67-40.
The Warriors hung tough with the Cadets in the first quarter but trailed 20-16 after the first eight minutes. South Winn scored 10 points in the second period to trail 37-26 at the half. The Warriors put a strong fight in the third but continued to fall behind to 49-37. Crestwood put the game away in the fourth.
Warrior boys fall to 2-2
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 2:31 pm
The South Winn boys’ basketball team (2-2, 2-1 UIC) dropped a non-conference game to Crestwood (3-0, 0-0 NEIC) Thursday at home, 64-50.
The game was closer than the final score indicated as the Warriors led by three with three minutes to go in the first half. The Cadets finished the second quarter on a 13-3 run to lead 33-26 at halftime. To start the third, South Winn missed two open layups and gave up points on the transition. Crestwood continued to pull away and led 50-37 with eight minutes to play.
Viking girls net victory over Mason City
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 6:01 pm
A solid second half gave the Decorah girls’ basketball game (2-1, 0-0 NEIC) its second win of the season, besting Mason City (1-1) at home Tuesday night, 60-50.
The two squads went toe-to-toe early, before Decorah went on a 10-2 run to finish the first period out front, 16-9. Little by little, Mason City got back into contention, pulling within two near the halfway point of the second quarter, 23-21. By the break, the Vikings had a slight cushion again to lead 29-24. Aiding in Decorah’s first half success was the charity stripe, as the Vikes converted on 7-for-8 free throws.
Warrior grapplers earn dual split
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 6:00 pm
At its home meet Tuesday, the South Winn wrestling team earned a split.
The Warriors began the night with a loss to Fillmore Central-Lanesboro-Mabel-Canton (FCLMC) 42-34 and rebounded to defeat Waukon, 54-24.
In the match with FCLMC, the Warriors picked up six victories. At 145 pounds, Collin Holm picked up bonus points by throwing Bostin Wright in 1:00. Kaden Bullerman defeated Carter Hovland in a 12-2 major decision. Kyle Kuboushek (152), Aiden Feickert (113), Bo Wangsness (120) and John Donovan (126) all received forfeits.
SW boys double up on WC
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 5:59 pm
After a slow start to Tuesday night’s game, the South Winn boys’ basketball team (2-1, 2-1 UIC) lit up the nets to defeat West Central (0-2, 0-2 UIC) on the road, 68-31.
In a tight battle for the lead, the Warriors led 12-11 after the first eight minutes. The second quarter was more Warrior style as the ball fell offensively for South Winn and defense was tight, outscoring the Blue Devils 17-4 to lead 29-15 at halftime. Despite West Central setting the pace in the third period, SW was back at it in the final eight minutes, holding the hosts to six points for the victory.
Trojan girls show balance
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 5:58 pm
Defense and free throws were the story of the night Tuesday in Jackson Junction as the Turkey Valley girls’ basketball team (4-1, 4-0 UIC) defeated MFL MarMac (3-2, 1-2 UIC) in conference action, 44-38.
The Trojans jumped out front to a 15-8 lead in the first quarter. The Bulldogs worked to erase that advantage but continued to trail 24-18 at halftime. That first-half lead proved to be what Turkey Valley needed as both UIC squads knocked down 20 points in the second half.
South Winn’s Kipp reaches finals
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 5:58 pm
The South Winn girls’ wrestling team made the trip to Waverly Tuesday night and competed with over 200 girls from 18 schools.
Senior Isabelle Kipp reached the finals at 190 pounds and brought home silver. Kipp claimed three falls en route to the final match. In round one, Kipp threw Jenna Small of Center Point-Urbana in 1:07 to advance to the quarterfinals against West Fork’s Fernanda Remirez. There the Warrior pinned her opponent in 1:56. It took the whole first period for Kipp to turn Leah Stewart of Charles City, picking up the fall at the 2:00 mark. In the finals, the senior fell to Independence’s Rachel Eddy in 46 seconds.