sport
TV boys post win over Pirates
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 5:04 pm
The Turkey Valley boys golf team got a much-needed win Monday night over Postville 203 to 216, while the Trojan girls dropped a competitive contest to the visiting Pirates, 231 to 268.
“The weather was decent with the temps a chilly 50 degrees and the sky overcast, but at least the wind was not howling like it has been for much of the season,” said Coach John Reicks.
Viking boys fifth at Lake City
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 5:03 pm
Picking up a late-season tournament, the Decorah boys’ golf team competed at the Lake City Jewel Golf Club invite Monday with a fifth-place finish. Pine Island carded a 316 for the team title. The Vikings had a short turn-around as the hosted Caledonia Tuesday.
SW linksters seeing improvements
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 5:03 pm
The South Winn golf teams split in a UIC dual against MFL Mar Mac despite seeing vast improvement at Tri-City Golf Club in Luana Monday.
The Warrior boys had a 15-stroke improvement from the first time they played at Tri City Golf Course, but still fell the Bulldogs 196 to 162. MFL MarMac swept the medalist honors.
Decorah girls tumble to GC-GR
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 5:01 pm
Another cold, wet, dreary day was only part of the misery for Decorah’s girls’ soccer team (2-8) as it traveled to Grundy Center-Gladbrook-Reinbeck (5-5) Monday night, falling 4-0.
GC-GR was able to control most of the possession and made the most of four of their many chances to score.
Schnitzler leads Vikes at W-SR
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 5:01 pm
The Decorah girls’ golf team teed off at Waverly-Shell Rock Tuesday, falling 186 to 280. The Go-Hawks swept the medalist honors with the top spot going to Brenna Bodensteiner who fired a 43. Runner-up was McKenzie Weidler with a 46.
Relays golden for Trojan boys
Monday, May 2, 2022 1:25 pm
Getting to compete Thursday, the Trojans traveled to Guttenberg to take part in the Clayton Ridge Invite and finished fourth with 113.50 points. The Eagles won their own meet with 151 points. Friday’s meet at Starmont was cancelled due to weather conditions.
Turkey Valley scored big points in the relay events, winning five of the seven.
SW gets back on the course
Monday, May 2, 2022 1:23 pm
Mother Nature surely has dampened the practice and progress of many teams, including the South Winn boys’ and girls’ golf teams. Thursday, April 28, the Warrior girls hosted Crestwood, while the boys competed against West Central who doesn’t field a girls’ squad.
Decorah netters survive Viroqua and weather
Monday, May 2, 2022 1:22 pm
Decorah boys’ tennis team welcomed Viroqua to town for another rainy match, which ultimately was taken inside at Luther College Friday night, ultimately winning 9-0.
“What a blessing to have that facility and get access, we are grateful for that opportunity. Viroqua brought a strong team and came to play, but Decorah matched their energy early and fought to a tough 9-0 win,” said Coach Matt Anderson.
Decorah swings into second at Charles City
Monday, May 2, 2022 1:20 pm
The Decorah boys’ golf team utilized balanced scoring to finish second in a quad meet at Charles City Friday. As area teams look to make up lost competitions due to weather, Waverly-Shell Rock and New Hampton joined the competition.
Viking linksters endure drizzle
Monday, May 2, 2022 1:20 pm
The Decorah girls’ golf team competed Friday night and Saturday in less-than-ideal conditions, falling to New Hampton and finishing third in its own tournament.
Tricky greens cause problems for Trojans
Monday, May 2, 2022 1:19 pm
Elkader Central took full advantage of their home course to eke out a couple of close wins over the Turkey Valley boys’ and girls’ golf team Thursday.
“The greens were extremely tricky with several very tough pin placements. The weather was decent, relatively speaking with cool temps and breezy conditions over the soggy course after the Thursday mid-morning rain,” noted Coach John Reicks.
Back-to-back fifth place finishes for Trojan girls
Monday, May 2, 2022 1:18 pm
With so many meets cancelled throughout the cold, wet season, the Turkey Valley girls’ track and field team snuck in two meets late last week, picking up a meet at MFL MarMac Thursday and at North Butler Friday. In both meets, the Trojans finished fifth in the team standings.
Decorah represents Winn. Co. at Drake Relays
Monday, May 2, 2022 1:16 pm
The Decorah girls’ and boys’ track teams represented the county at the Drake Relays, held in Des Moines Thursday through Saturday, April 28-30.
Despite extreme spring cold and rain, the Vikings still set the bar high for the rest of the season.
Let the playoffs begin this week
Monday, May 2, 2022 1:15 pm
Most track, golf and tennis assignments have been announced. Girls’ golf, girls’ tennis and boys and girls soccer will be released in upcoming weeks.
Decorah second at Waukon Relays, SW seventh
Friday, April 29, 2022 4:06 pm
In a meet that felt more like mid-March than late-April, the Decorah and South Winn girls’ track teams didn’t let the cold get to them in Waukon Tuesday night.
“It was a cold night, but we are happy anytime we get to compete. We are finding out where our toughness lies,” said Decorah coach Cristy Nimrod.
Decorah wrapped up the night in second with 137.33 points, behind New Hampton’s 150. After Monday’s meet at Oelwein was cancelled, the Warriors scrambled to get another go at getting on the track and claimed 59 points for seventh place.
Vikes sweep medalists honors
Friday, April 29, 2022 4:05 pm
The Decorah boys’ golf team defeated the Crestwood Cadets on their home course 172 to 186 Monday night.
Vikes claim back-to-back wins
Friday, April 29, 2022 4:03 pm
The Decorah boys’ (5-2) varsity soccer teams took to their home pitch to face off against Denver Monday, then headed to Hudson Tuesday to collect a pair of wins. The boys took home a win, beating Denver (1-5) by a 3-0 score and the Pirates (4-3) 2-0.
Decorah girls sweep Comets, Huskies
Friday, April 29, 2022 4:02 pm
The Decorah girls’ tennis team was rewarded for traveling to Charles City on Monday as they came away with a sweet 9-0 victory. Tuesday, the Vikes were again victorious at Oelwein 9-0.
South Winn girls hold 18-hole triangular
Friday, April 29, 2022 4:00 pm
The South Winn girls’ golf team hosted North Fayette Valley and Clayton Ridge in an 18-hole triangular at South Winn Golf and Country Club Tuesday afternoon amid the strong winds and cold temperatures. The Eagles of Clayton Ridge came out on top with a 430, while the TigerHawks finished the day second with a 474 tally. South Winn rounded out the field with a 484.
TV girls second at Clayton Ridge
Friday, April 29, 2022 4:00 pm
Amid the eight-team field Tuesday in Guttenberg, the Turkey Valley girls’ track and field team was the runner-up to Sumner-Fredericksburg. Twenty points behind the Cougars, the Trojans posted a team score of 103.
Four events were golden for the Red and White — three of them coming in individual events.