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Vikings stopped by Waukon Indians, 15-0
Wednesday, September 8, 2021 4:49 pm
The Decorah football team (1-1) knew it faced a tough task Friday night, battling the returning Class 2A champion Waukon (1-1) at home.
The Vikings put up a fight but fell to the Indians 15-0 as Waukon held Decorah to 61 yards of offense while rattling off 312.
“We faced an excellent Waukon team who had come off a tough loss. We knew that they would play hard and with pride. Many of these players had started on their state championship team last year,” said Coach Patrick Trewin.
Bumpy start for Warrior netters
Wednesday, September 8, 2021 4:46 pm
It isn’t the start to the season the South Winn volleyball team (0-6) was looking for as it dropped four contests last week.
Warriors, Trojans open XC season
Wednesday, September 8, 2021 4:44 pm
The 2021 cross country kicked off for the South Winn and Turkey Valley cross country teams Thursday night at Charles City.
The boys’ and girls’ teams raced in 9th-10th grade and 11th-12th grade divisions. Other teams participating were Clarksville, Crestwood, Mason City, Nashua-Plainfield, North Butler, Northwood-Kensett, Riceville, Rockford Senior and St. Ansgar, in addition to the host.
Oneota golf champions announced
Wednesday, September 8, 2021 4:43 pm
The golf championships at Oneota Golf and Country Club were held in July and August.
Book signing at T-Bocks Wednesday
Tuesday, September 7, 2021 5:53 pm
Longtime Iowa sports writers Craig Sesker and Doug Newhoff will be in Decorah Wednesday to promote their new book, “Home Sweet Dome,” which shares the stories of the state’s best high school football programs and players during the playoff era.
The book includes an extensive chapter on the tradition-rich Decorah High program and its five state championships. Hall of Fame coaches Dick Wuest and Bill Post talk about their days leading the Vikings, while legendary players Jason Olejniczak and Josey Jewell recount some of the epic matchups during their careers and explain what it means to play football for Decorah.
Wednesday’s book signing will take place from 5-7 p.m. at T-Bocks.
Decorah girls XC line-up will be fluid this season
Thursday, September 2, 2021 4:16 pm
With COVID-19 cases still circulating the country, the Decorah girls’ cross country team is once again thankful to be competing and looking to put together the right line-up to win an 18th conference title.
Back at the helm for her 20th season is Cristy Nimrod, along with three harriers who competed at state a year ago.
Spots open on Viking boys’ cross country squad in 2021
Thursday, September 2, 2021 4:12 pm
Auditions are open for a spot on varsity for the Decorah boys’ cross country team.
With the departure of 13 seniors, including two who earned all-conference a season ago, the Vikings will be looking to reload on the way to another NEIC title.
Other than losing the seniors, not much else will change as Brad Johansen is back for his eighth season as the Head Coach. Joining him are veteran assistants Tim Hayes and Adam Bohach.
K-9 golf tournament in Waukon
Thursday, September 2, 2021 4:12 pm
The Allamakee County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting the 3rd Annual Swinging “Fore” our K-9 Golf Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Waukon Golf and Country Club. Each team registered before Thursday, Sept. 23, will be entered into a drawing for a prize. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and play begins at 10 a.m. Lunch is included with registration.
Vikes survive Saints in five sets to move to 5-0
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 4:34 pm
After a successful week one, the Decorah volleyball team (5-0, 0-0 NEIC) hosted Saint Ansgar (1-3) Tuesday, winning 3-2.
Set scores were 25-7, 22-25, 25-19, 22-25 and 15-11.
“This was a challenging match for us to work through as Saint Ansgar is a very scrappy volleyball team. They didn’t let the ball hit the floor and chased down some big plays. One of the biggest take aways from the match was our poor serve receive. We know that the girls know that, and it is something that we will continue to work on,” said Coach Gina Holthaus. “In set two, we also missed some crucial serves. We know that these two things are controllable, and this is where we will focus our time and energy. We didn’t give up or give in, they kept fighting until the very end.”
Great start for Viking harriers at Oelwein
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 4:33 pm
The Decorah cross country teams began the season Tuesday, competing in the annual Oelwein Invitational at Hickory Grove Golf Course.
The Viking boys, ranked No. 5 in Class 3A, placed first with 56 points. Center Point-Urbana was a distant second with 76 points. The Decorah girls also had a good first meet, finishing fifth with 150 points. Denver took the title with 38 points. Both JV squads took the titles as well.
Swimmers go 1-1 in double dual at Cedar Falls
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 4:31 pm
Back in the water Tuesday, the Decorah girls’ swim and dive team competed in a double dual with Cedar Falls and Dubuque Hempstead in Cedar Falls. In the end the Vikes bested Hempstead, 121-64 and fell to the host Tigers 122-64.
Trojans stumble in triangular
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 4:29 pm
It wasn’t the start the Turkey Valley volleyball team (0-2, 0-0 UIC) was looking for as the Trojans competed in a triangular with MFL MarMac and New Hampton in Monona Tuesday, falling in both matches 2-0.
The night began with the Trojans facing New Hampton. Set scores were 10-25 and 21-25.
Facing the hosts, MFL MarMac Bulldogs, TV fared a bit better falling by sets of 19-25 and 23-25.
Decorah triumphs over Cadets 41-14
Monday, August 30, 2021 1:33 pm
Like most squads in northeast Iowa, the Decorah football team was unable to take the field Friday night for its opener and opted for the Saturday morning contest at Crestwood instead. When the game finally got rolling Saturday, it was the Vikings setting the pace and claiming the 41-14 victory.
Vikes sweep competition at Charles City
Monday, August 30, 2021 1:32 pm
Sweeping the competition, the Decorah volleyball team (4-0, 0-0 NEIC) came away on top of the Charles City tournament Saturday.
Nail-biter for Viking swimmers
Monday, August 30, 2021 1:31 pm
The Decorah girls’ swim and dive team opened the season last week with the slightest of margin victory over Mason City Thursday and at the Ram Relays Saturday.
Short field and rain hands TV win in season opener
Monday, August 30, 2021 1:30 pm
It was a deluge of rain, thunder and lightning after the first quarter of the Turkey Valley football home (1-0) opener Friday, that ultimately gave the Trojans the 14-0 victory over Ed-Co (0-1).
Lightning in the area during the quarter break sent the teams to the locker rooms and fans to their cars for several hours before the visiting Vikings chose not to make the return trip to Jackson Junction to finish the game.
TigerHawks tame Warriors Saturday morning
Monday, August 30, 2021 1:28 pm
Mental mistakes were too much for the South Winn football team in a rare Saturday morning game as the Warriors (0-1) fell to North Fayette Valley (1-0) in Calmar, 7-0. Torrential downpours and high winds forced the teams to postpone the game from Friday night to Saturday morning, where the lightning and rain still forced a 30-minute delay.
SW netters open season with triangular
Monday, August 30, 2021 1:26 pm
Although the South Winn volleyball team (0-1, 0-0 UIC) lost its opening two matches Thursday, the Warriors battled valiantly against Hudson (1-2) and Dunkerton (1-0).
On a mission, Vikings vie for another playoff bid
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 4:16 pm
The 2021 football season can’t start soon enough for the Decorah squad.
A year removed from claiming the district title, then falling in the first round of the postseason, this year’s edition of the team is eager to prove that it has what it takes.
Eyes on the target; Warriors eyeing another district title
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 4:13 pm
After a painful exit to the postseason in 2020, the South Winn football team is ready to wash the bitter taste of out of its mouth.
The Warriors will be looking to defend their share of the Class A district title with MFL MarMac and Wapsie Valley.
Putting together the squad is Head Coach Jason Ohrt, who is on his 15th season with South Winn. During his time with the Warriors, Ohrt has compiled a 101-48 mark. He will be assisted by Loren Straube, Mike Wenthold and Jacob Elsbernd.