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SW girls ready for unknowns
Monday, March 29, 2021 2:05 pm
Without last year to go on, it’s hard to know how teams will stack up against each other on the track, but the South Winn girls’ track and field team is looking forward to the opportunity to compete.
Veteran talent and experience in middle- and long-distance races, the Warriors will be looking to fill out the entire line-up in order to compete for a conference title.
Inexperienced harriers set to run for Trojans
Monday, March 29, 2021 2:03 pm
The Turkey Valley boys’ track and field team will be virtually untested as it gets the 2021 season underway with just one state qualifier returning to the roster.
In his 23rd season at the helm is Head Coach Mark Scott.
High goals set for Lady Trojans
Monday, March 29, 2021 2:02 pm
With 18 letter winners returning, the Turkey Valley girls’ track and field team is planning to make some noise throughout the 2021 season and in Des Moines come May.
Vikes set to fill competitive line-ups after a season off
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 11:00 pm
The key to a successful 2021 season is in the hands of any promising Decorah boys track and field athlete as veteran head coach Joel Rollinger and his staff get set to fill out a competitive line-up. In his 22nd year at the helm, Rollinger will be aided by assistant coaches Bill Post, Dale Wilharm and Jeff Wettach.
Warriors to rely on other sports’ success and experience
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 11:00 pm
The last time the South Winn boys’ track and field team competed was nearly two years ago, with five events competing at state after the Warriors were the Upper Iowa Conference runners-up.
While the Warriors weren’t able to see what last season would have brought when COVID-19 shut down spring activities, South Winn has seen quite the success in other athletic programs in the past year.
Decorah girls ready to get back on track in 2021
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 11:00 pm
With a strong tradition of Decorah girls’ track and field in their back pocket, a large contingent of Lady Vikes are ready to roll in 2021 after a last season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rushford-Peterson season ends in Section 1A semifinal
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 4:16 pm
The Rushford-Peterson Trojans lost to the Southland Rebels, 73-55 in the Section 1A tournament semifinals at Rochester Century High School on Monday, March 22.
Rushford-Peterson boys advance to semifinals in Section 1A tourney
Sunday, March 21, 2021 1:33 am
Smothering defense and a balanced scoring attack propelled the Rushford-Peterson boys to a 54-28 win over the Wabasha-Kellogg Falcons Friday, March 19.
Boys recognized as all-UIC
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 4:54 pm
Nine local basketball players were named to the all-Upper Iowa Conference boys’ basketball teams.
South Winn had five representatives, while Turkey Valley had four.
Hoffert earns All-State nod
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 4:53 pm
Turkey Valley senior Ali Hoffert has been named to the Class 1A All-State Second Team for her efforts on the basketball court.
Area ladies earn all-district honors
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 4:52 pm
Numerous female athletes recently were named to their respective class all district teams for the northeast division.
Warrior proud – SW boys end run in state quarterfinals
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 5:12 pm
They left it all on the court.
After barely escaping Clayton Ridge the first round of the postseason in overtime, the South Winn boys’ basketball team survived the next three contests to make school history. For the first time since 1987, the Warriors made an appearance at the state tournament, meeting top-ranked North Linn in the quarterfinals Monday morning.
Six honored on UIC list
Friday, March 5, 2021 9:02 pm
Six local athletes from the Upper Iowa Conference were named to the all-UIC list, released recently.
Four Trojans and two Warriors were recognized for their efforts.
Luther College names women’s soccer coach
Friday, March 5, 2021 9:01 pm
Luther College Director of Athletics Renae Hartl has announced that Hollie Gray III has accepted the position as head coach of women’s soccer.
Luther’s Hartl – records 600th career softball win
Friday, March 5, 2021 9:00 pm
The Luther College softball team defeated the College of St. Scholastica, 8-0, in game one of a double header in five innings at the Rochester Regional Dome, Rochester, Minn. This game was played Sunday, Feb. 28, and the win gave Head Coach Renae Hartl her 600th career victory.
Youth soccer deadline March 22
Friday, March 5, 2021 8:59 pm
The deadline to register for Decorah Park-Rec youth soccer leagues is Monday, March 22.
Vikes fall to Bobcats 58-42, end year 17-7
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 5:03 pm
The shots wouldn’t fall in the second half for the Vikings Monday in the substate finale between Decorah and Western Dubuque boys’ basketball teams.
Unfortunately for Decorah fans, the Vikings ended the season 58-42 in Waverly.
All-NEIC honors for Vikes four
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 4:59 pm
Four members of the Decorah boys’ basketball team were named to the Northeast Iowa Conference all-league team, released recently.
Charles Robinson was named to the first team, with Joseph Bockman second team and Briggs Duwe and Jacob Pipho.
Robinson received a second team nod a season ago. Bockman, Duwe and Pipho are all first-time honorees.
Lady Vikes recognized by NEIC
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 4:58 pm
Three Lady Vikes were named to the Northeast Iowa Conference all-league basketball team.
Bryar Duwe and Emma Nierengarten are second-time honorees, while Haley Gossman receives her first conference nods.
Not done yet; SW earns bid to state
Monday, March 1, 2021 4:19 pm
They survived again.
It took an extraordinary effort by the South Winn boys’ basketball team, but for the first time since 1987 the squad is headed to state.
The Warriors punched their ticket to Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines by defeating Gladbrook-Reinbeck 63-57 Saturday night in Manchester.