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Experience abounds for TV gridders
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 4:12 pm
A strong nucleus of senior players will lead the way for the Turkey Valley football team this fall.
The Trojans return experience in the backfield. That, mixed with a large offensive line, could create some dynamic plays this year.
Small Trojan squad is ready to race
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 4:10 pm
The Turkey Valley cross country teams may be small, but there is talent.
With six returning athletes, the Trojans will need everyone to step up and produce strong times meet in and meet out.
Putting the team together is Head Coach Sarah Bakula, who is entering her fifth season with the program.
Vikings start season with W over Blackhawks
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 4:09 pm
The Decorah volleyball team (1-0, 0-0 NEIC) opened the season strong Tuesday night, defeating Prairie du Chien, 3-1, on the road.
Set scores were 21-25, 25-10, 25-11 and 25-15.
Communication and leadership will be key for Viking netters
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 4:08 pm
Numbers will be the key for the Decorah volleyball team.
The Vikings have many spikers out for the squad in grades 9-12, with all working hard in the off-season to make this year a good one.
Talented and versatile; Warriors have high expectations for season
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 4:07 pm
Playing focused along with communication will be the key for the South Winn volleyball team in 2021.
With seven returning letter winners and a handful of young hopefuls ready to wear the red and white, it will be up to the Warriors to prove just how far they can go this season.
Bowling camp set
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 4:06 pm
Skyline Lanes (formerly Oneota Lanes) will host an eight-week bowling camp for students in 7th through 12th grade beginning Tuesday, Sept. 14. Attendees will have professional instruction by local PBA pro Quinton Bohlen. The camp will be held each Tuesday at 4 p.m., and cost is $7 for shoe rental and two games.
A full pool; Bachelder has large talented team of swimmers
Monday, August 23, 2021 1:20 pm
The goals are big for the Decorah girls’ swim and dive team in 2021.
With a large group of returning letter winners which includes all the state qualifiers from a year ago, the Vikings are looking for their third straight conference title.
Putting the right combination of athletes in the best events for her sixth season is Head Coach Allie Bachelder. She is joined by assistant Molly Holkesvik.
Eleven letter winners to lead Trojan spikers
Monday, August 23, 2021 1:19 pm
It will be virtually a new line-up taking the court for the Turkey Valley volleyball team this fall.
With the graduation of four seniors who all saw significant playing time last year, the Trojans will need to have some new players step into big roles.
Back at the helm is Tammy Vrzak and Jackie Novotny. Vrzak has 17 years of experience as the head coach, with Novotny bringing many with her as well as the pair co-coach. Joining them on the benches will be assistants Cally Mueller and Kelsey VanSickle.
SW harriers return ample experience
Monday, August 23, 2021 1:18 pm
The foundation is set for the South Winn girls’ and boys’ cross country teams this fall.
With six total seniors, the Warriors have a strong core of harriers back, aiming for a conference title.
Leading the way are the co-coaches Kevin Kearney and Scott Conway. Kearney has been with the team for 28 years while Conway has been with the squad for 20.
Rollinger hangs up the headset steps away from sideline
Monday, August 16, 2021 6:48 pm
A familiar face will be missing from the Decorah sidelines this football season.
After 37 years in the program, coach Joel Rollinger is hanging up his headphones. He’s stepping away from the gridiron but will remain with the school district as a teacher and head boys track coach.
Quartet named academic all-state tennis
Monday, August 16, 2021 6:47 pm
Four Decorah High School senior tennis athletes have received academic all-state tennis recognition from the Iowa Tennis Coaches Association.
Two locals named all-district
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 4:37 pm
A pair of area senior softball players were named all-district by the Iowa Girls Athletic Coaches Association.
NEIC gives nods to 10 Vikings
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 4:35 pm
Ten members of the Decorah baseball team were recognized by the Northeast Iowa Conference recently. Among them, half are newcomers, while the other five return for accolades from previous seasons.
DMS football camp runs Aug. 10-12
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 4:34 pm
The Decorah Middle School football camp for anyone in grade 5-8 is set for Tuesday through Thursday, Aug. 10-12, from 5 to 7:15 p.m. each day.
TV capital campaign to assist FFA and athletics
Monday, July 26, 2021 1:22 pm
The Turkey Valley Community School District is spearheading a capital campaign to raise funds for a two-fold purpose. The goal of the capital campaign is to raise $650,000.
All-UIC baseball honorees announced
Monday, July 26, 2021 1:20 pm
Twelve total athletes from South Winn and Turkey Valley were named to the all-conference list for the Upper Iowa Conference.
Eight from South Winn and four from Turkey Valley were among the league honorees.
UIC athletes receive softball accolades
Monday, July 26, 2021 1:18 pm
A combined 11 athletes from Turkey Valley and South Winn softball teams were named to the Upper Iowa Conference all-league softball team, released recently.
The Trojans had seven athletes, while South Winn had four.
Fair Fun Run results
Monday, July 26, 2021 1:17 pm
The 29th annual Decorah Parks and Recreation Fair Fun Run sponsored by Deco Products Company, Gundersen Health System, Oneota Valley Family Eye Care, Prairie Lakes Church, Stanley Engineered Fastening and the Family Table, was held on Saturday, July 17 with 90 people participating.
11th straight conference title for Decorah; Calmar finishes fourth
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 4:13 pm
It was a dominating performance for the Decorah Swim Team once again. After the pandemic cancelled last season, Decorah made waves in the pool Saturday, July 10, to win the Northeast Iowa Conference title with 646 points. The host, Calmar, finished fourth with 398 points.
Five Lady Vikings honored by NEIC
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 4:09 pm
Five members of the Decorah softball team were named to the all-Northeast Iowa Conference softball list released recently.