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Vikes upended by North Scott
Friday, November 15, 2024 8:40 am
Where cheers filled the stadium in the final minute the prior week, Decorah fans fell silent in the closing seconds of Friday’s game against North Scott as the Lancers came back from a 10-point deficit in the final 6:30 to expel the Vikings from the postseason, 28-24.
With the outcome no Decorah player, coach or fan wanted, the Vikes have nothing to hang their heads about as they posted the first 10-win season since 2013, and going undefeated in the district.
Four events headed to state in Marshalltown
Friday, November 15, 2024 8:39 am
The Decorah swim team will have representatives in four events this weekend at the state meet in Marshalltown Saturday, Nov. 9, at the regional meet at Linn-Mar.
All of Decorah’s events qualified with at-large bids, which are time-based in relation to other regions across the state. The Vikings posted a seventh-place overall finish, totaling 153 points as Iowa City West captured the team title with 422.5 points.
Five Trojans tabbed all-district
Friday, November 15, 2024 8:38 am
Mark Scott regaled a memorable play this fall in a game versus Don Bosco where one of his Trojan football players tracked down a ball carrier, forced the turnover and then proceeded to make another tackle as the opposition fell on the pigskin to retain possession.
That desire to never back down – regardless of the circumstance – perhaps best personified the kind of season it was for the Turkey Valley football squad.
In 2024, the ball didn’t exactly bounce the Trojans’ way, but that didn’t stop coach Scott’s playmakers from having an impact – win or lose.
Johnson final Pigskin Picks winner
Friday, November 15, 2024 8:34 am
The final week of the 2024 Pigskin Picks football contest is in the books and it was a tough one with the best entry missing four games.
Decorah’s Ray Johnson took the top prize with Armin Pipho of Moorhead, MN., taking second and Decorah’s Marlene Sorenson third.
Pipho and Sorenson each were among the many missing five games; however, both correctly guessed the first tie breaker which was the highest single score of a game of 45. It was Kansas who racked up the high score for the week, as well as combining with Iowa State to have 81 for the second tie breaker. Pipho had guessed 68 in the second tie breaker with Sorenson estimating 60.
Just short for Warrior girls; good runs by Decorah, SW’s Conway
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 10:12 am
Standing on the deck was just not in the cards for the Winneshiek County teams Friday and Saturday following the Class 3A and 1A races at the state cross country meet in Fort Dodge.
Decorah’s 15-14 victory one to remember
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 10:10 am
Cheers could be heard throughout downtown Decorah as the Viking football team took down Newton in the first round of the Class 4A playoff in the final minute Friday night, 15-14.
And it’s probably a game players, coaches and fans will never forget.
Warriors gridders honored by district for efforts
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 10:08 am
A host of South Winn football players were honored by being named all-district in Class A District 3.
In total, four athletes were named first team and three were honorable mention.
NEIC recognizes Viking quartet
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 10:05 am
Four members of the Decorah volleyball team were honored for their work on the hardwood this fall by being named to the all-conference list.
Juniors McKinley Massman and Dylin Thompson were named to the Northeast Iowa Conference first team, while senior Ellie Rolfs and Leah Holland received second team nods.
Eleven locals earn all-conference volleyball nods
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 10:04 am
Eleven local spikers were named to the Upper Iowa Conference all-league teams, released last week.
Six members from the South Winn squad were recognized while five members of the Turkey Valley team were honored for their efforts.
Coach Rollinger recognized for his retirement
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 9:58 am
For 40 years, Joel Rollinger had been a fixture in the Decorah boys track and field program as an assistant and head coach. At the conclusion of the 2024 season, coach Rollinger decided to retire from the coaching ranks after an extremely successful run and his accomplishments were recognized before Friday’s football game.
ISU loss trips up FBC entries
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 9:55 am
Nearly every entry bet on Iowa State defeating Texas Tech in week eight of the Pigskin Picks football contest, only one didn’t believe in the Cyclones among the 42 entries, making it the most missed game of the week.
Lace them up; Decorah girls and boys, SW girls, Conway to state
Thursday, October 31, 2024 10:10 am
Get on the deck to get a medal – that is the dream for three Winneshiek County cross country teams and one individual.
Following a missed season at state in 2022, the Decorah girls will return for the second straight season, this time joined by the Viking boys’ team which has missed out on competing the past two seasons. Wednesday, Oct. 23, the Viking teams both finished second in Waverly at the Class 3A state-qualifier.
For South Winn girls, it would be the fifth straight season on the deck following their runner-up finish at the Class 1A state-qualifying race at North Linn Thursday, Oct. 24. One individual will make his appearance on the course in Fort Dodge. The quest — finish in the top three overall or top 15 as an individual to make it on the deck and earn a medal.
Still undefeated; No. 2 Vikes turn focus to Newton
Thursday, October 31, 2024 10:08 am
Two undefeated teams are left standing in Class 4A as the postseason is set to get under way Friday night — and the Vikings are one of them.
The Class 4A No. 2 Decorah football team routed Waterloo East 35-10 Friday night to notch its ninth win of the season and now turns its focus to the playoffs.
No. 3 Saints top South Winn
Thursday, October 31, 2024 10:07 am
Too many turnovers were costly for the South Winn football team Friday night as the Warriors battled third-ranked Saint Ansgar in the first round of the Class A playoffs.
The Warriors end the year 4-5 after the 54-14 loss to the Saints. Saint Ansgar (8-1) moves on to play at Wapsie Valley Friday, Nov. 1.
“Saint Ansgar is the real deal and I see them making a strong run the rest of the way,” said coach Jason Ohrt. “This is a tough way for our five seniors to go out, but they should be proud of their accomplishments this fall.”
Viking playoff run ends with Comets
Thursday, October 31, 2024 10:06 am
Playing perhaps one of their best matches of the season, the Decorah volleyball team ended the year on a strong note despite a loss.
The Vikes were at Charles City in the Class 4A Region 1 semifinal Thursday, Oct. 24, falling 3-0 to the Comets.
Decorah ends the year 18-12 overall. Charles City moved on to face Xavier in the regional final Tuesday, Oct. 29.
Viking swimmers take down Algona; fourth at conference
Thursday, October 31, 2024 10:05 am
The end of the 2024 season is nearing as the Decorah girls’ swim team is posting some of its best times of the year, topping Algona in a dual Thursday and finishing fourth at the conference meet held Saturday in Grinnell.
Warriors fall to Osage in three sets
Thursday, October 31, 2024 10:04 am
The South Winn volleyball team knew it would have to play it’s “A game” Wednesday night in the Class 2A regional quarterfinal against Osage.
Although the Warriors put up a battle, it wasn’t enough, falling to the Green Devils 3-0.
South Winn ends the season 19-11 overall.
TV uses active frontline to frustrate Huskies; bow out in style at St. Ansgar
Thursday, October 31, 2024 10:03 am
The Turkey Valley Trojans had a lot to be proud of this fall but they ultimately watched their season end on Monday night against No. 2 St. Ansgar.
The Trojans – who reached the semifinal round of Class 1A for the first time since 2020 – bowed out in style versus those favored Saints.
TV harriers conclude season at qualifier
Thursday, October 31, 2024 10:02 am
The fearsome foursome that run for the Turkey Valley Trojan cross country team put the finishing touches on their fall campaign by competing in last Thursday’s state qualifier at North Linn.
17 entries miss just one game
Thursday, October 31, 2024 10:01 am
Week seven looked to be fairly easy for those playing the Pigskin Picks football contest as 17 entries missed just one of the contests – likely the Crestwood stunning Roland-Story.