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Trojans look to finish strong
Friday, September 27, 2024 9:20 am
The Turkey Valley Trojans are getting close to the time of the year that most cross country coaches call their “championship season.”
For Sarah Bakula and her Trojan harriers, that means more than half of her squad’s meets are complete after Tuesday’s run at Waukon.
Luther College To Add Women’s Wrestling
Thursday, September 19, 2024 1:46 pm
Luther College President Jenifer K. Ward announced today (Thursday, Sept. 19) the addition of women’s wrestling as the college’s 11th varsity sport for women for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year.
“Luther has a long legacy of supporting its students’ desire to belong to teams, to learn discipline and resiliency and to compete,” Ward said. “We were among the first colleges to establish varsity teams for women, beginning in 1964 — well before Title IX legislation required us to. We will soon celebrate our 60th anniversary offering our women opportunities to participate in varsity athletics.”
Simon wins bronze at World Championships
Thursday, September 19, 2024 10:07 am
Decorah High School alum Naomi Simon reached the podium at the U20 World Wrestling Championships in Spain last month, but when she initially entered the sport of wresting in middle school, she was simply looking for an entertaining activity.
Good day for area harriers at the All-American
Thursday, September 19, 2024 10:05 am
Luther College hosted the All-American cross country meet, featuring junior high, high school and college races Saturday.
Locally, Decorah, South Winn and Turkey Valley took the course.
Four second quarter scores enough to lift Decorah to win
Thursday, September 19, 2024 10:04 am
An interception in the final minute by Caleb Krieg was the difference Friday night as the Decorah football team (3-0, 0-0), who is ranked sixth in Class 4A by the Cedar Rapids Gazette, defeated non-district foe Crestwood (0-3, 0-0) at home 28-21.
“This was another good win for us. Crestwood is a tough team and their kids competed hard until the end,” said Coach Mike Tangen. “I thought our defense played well for the majority of the game. Our offense missed some opportunities but made enough plays to secure the win. We have things that we need to clean up. We just need to be more consistent in our execution offensively and we gave up too many explosive plays on defense and special teams.”
Total team victory; Vikings smash Mustangs 3-1
Thursday, September 19, 2024 10:02 am
After a good performance at home versus Independence last week, the Decorah volleyball team (8-2, 1-1 NEIC) was looking to continue the momentum Tuesday night at Waverly-Shell Rock.
Decorah swimmers fifth in Waterloo
Thursday, September 19, 2024 10:01 am
It has been a busy week for the Decorah girls’ swim and dive team as the Vikes competed in an invite over the weekend and hosted Cedar Rapids Kennedy Tuesday.
SW spikers go 4-1 at Jesup
Thursday, September 19, 2024 10:00 am
The South Winn volleyball team (5-8, 1-0 UIC) is picking up the pace after a slow start to the season, going 4-1 at Jesup over the weekend and opening the conference schedule with a victory over Kee Tuesday night.
Wapsie Valley overwhelms SW Warriors
Thursday, September 19, 2024 9:59 am
Week two of district play didn’t go as planned Friday night as the South Winn football team (1-2, 0-1) fell at home to Wapsie Valley (2-1, 1-0), 35-14.
“Our kids lost a hard fought game,” said Coach Jason Ohrt. “Unfortunately, we missed too many tackles on defense and special teams. We also had a couple costly turnovers on offense. Wapsie Valley is as good as advertised and will be the district favorite going forward.”
Schley wins first football contest
Thursday, September 19, 2024 9:57 am
The first week of the Pigskin Picks football contest is in the books and it was a doozy. The Wartburg versus Monmouth College game was thrown out of the mix due to the sports editor error. That particular game had been played the prior week and it should have been the Knights playing Saint John’s.
Trojans tie for third at Crestwood
Thursday, September 19, 2024 9:55 am
The Turkey Valley Trojans are in first place in the Upper Iowa Conference standings as of Tuesday afternoon.
Granted, Ashley Walz and Tammy Vrzak’s TV volleyball squad has only played just one league match that’s counted in the standings thus far in 2024.
Trojans blank Blue Devils in home opener
Thursday, September 19, 2024 9:54 am
It didn’t take Turkey Valley’s engine long to get revved up on Friday night in Jackson Junction.
The Trojans blasted West Central in TV’s home opener by a score of 60-0 in an 8-Man, District 3 contest that got away early from the underdog Blue Devils.
Turkey Valley (1-2, 1-1) rolled up over more than yards of rushing and led 36-0 at the break.
Warriors take bite out of Bearcats
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 9:23 am
Last season North Butler visited Calmar and beat the Warriors 22-14. This season the South Winn football team (1-1, 1-0) countered the Bearcats as the Warriors defeated North Butler Friday 35-14 in Greene.
Vikings hold together for second win
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 9:22 am
A fourth-quarter comeback was thwarted by the Decorah football team Friday night, preserving the Vikes’ win 31-25 against West Delaware in Manchester.
“Friday night was a mix of emotions. We had to overcome some adversity and our kids responded very well. I am proud of the way we stuck together and finished the game,” said Coach Michael Tangen. “We played an outstanding first half and found a way to beat a very good opponent. West Delaware is a very physical team that will win a lot of games this season.”
TV Hall of Fame ceremony Friday
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 9:21 am
Turkey Valley will induct three new members into their Hall of Fame Friday, Sept. 13, at halftime of the home football game versus West Central.
The 2024 HOF inductees include Larry Bergmann, the first individual state wrestling champion in school history. Joining him will be Mary Lensing Dreckman, first team all-state softball pitcher in 1983, along with devoted school nurse Shirley Murray, who served the TV district over 30 years from 1966 to 1997.
Decorah spikers go 4-0 at CC
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 9:21 am
Closing out last week the Decorah volleyball team (7-1, 1-0 NEIC) picked up four wins at the Charles City tournament and defeated Crestwood in five sets Tuesday to open the NEIC season.
Swimmers finish mid-pack at Riverhawk Invite
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 9:18 am
Picking up just one top-three finish, the Decorah girls’ swim and dive team left the Mason City Riverhawk Invite Saturday with a fourth-place finish. Waukee Northwest posted a whopping 504 points to win over Waukee who tallied 412. Spencer took home third with 258, while the Vikes picked up 222 points.
Warriors strike out at Crestwood, New Hampton
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 9:17 am
Last week was a trial by fire of sorts for the South Winn volleyball team (0-7, 0-0 UIC) as the Warriors competed in a quad with some larger schools Thursday and the New Hampton tournament with several ranked teams Saturday.
Warrior, Trojan XC opens season
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 9:16 am
With the first race of the season cancelled last week, the South Winn and Turkey Valley cross country teams debuted Thursday night in Charles City.
The boys and girls teams raced in 9th/10th grade and 11th/12th grade divisions. Other teams participating were Clarksville, Lake Mills, Mason City, Nashua-Plainfield, North Butler, Northwood-Kensett, Riceville, Rockford, Saint Ansgar and Waukon.
Trojans gain win over MFL to start season
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 9:14 am
Win No. 1 was put on the board last week in Monona for Tammy Vrzak and Ashley Walz’s Turkey Valley Trojan volleyball squad.
“We’re off and running,” said Vrzak.
The Trojans topped MFL MarMac in a season-opening triangular on Tuesday, Sept. 3 by scores of 25-12 and 25-21.