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Trojans place eight at the top of the field at Kee

Monday, April 25, 2022 2:36 pm

After a long list of cancellations, the Turkey Valley track and field teams had the perfect weather to compete on Thursday at Kee High. The Trojans returned to Jackson Junction with eight gold medals.

Trojan linksters drop close contests to NFV

Monday, April 25, 2022 2:35 pm

It was a battle on the course Thursday as the Turkey Valley golf teams hosted North Fayette Valley for a co-ed tournament at Jackson Heights Golf Course. The Trojan boys dropped a 194-214 decision to the TigerHawks, while the girls were edged out 251-258.

Vikes come up 10 strokes short

Monday, April 25, 2022 2:33 pm

The Bridges Golf Course in Winona presented many challenges for the young Decorah boys’ golf team Thursday as the Vikings fell short by 10 strokes to Winona Senior, 399-389, in the 18-hole dual.

Girls’ tennis overthrows Union

Monday, April 25, 2022 2:33 pm

Hitting the road Thursday afternoon, the Decorah Viking girls’ tennis team faced Union and took seven of the nine matches.

Decorah netters win first home meet

Monday, April 25, 2022 2:32 pm

After numerous rainouts in the past weeks, the Decorah boys’ tennis team concluded their first home meet with a hard fought 7-2 team win over Waverly Shell-Rock Saturday morning.

Limited squad competes

Monday, April 25, 2022 2:31 pm

With clear skies and warm temperatures, the Decorah boys’ track and field team sent a small contingent of athletes to the Harold Sweet Invitational at Dubuque Senior Thursday night. Decorah scored 34 points in the meet with all six events finishing in the top five of their respective fields.

Two golds for Decorah in Waterloo

Monday, April 25, 2022 2:31 pm

Robust opposition had the Decorah girls’ track and field team competing to improve times Thursday as the Vikes participated in the Wahawk Invitational at Waterloo West. Cedar Rapids Prairie took home the team crown with 132 points, while Dubuque Hempstead was the runner-up with 111. Decorah was two points out of third with 100.

Vikings to compete at Drake Relays

Monday, April 25, 2022 2:29 pm

The Decorah girls’ and boys’ track teams will have eight events competing at the annual Drake Relays, set for Thursday through Saturday, April 28-30, in Des Moines at Drake Stadium.

Lady Vike linksters show improvement Thursday

Monday, April 25, 2022 2:26 pm

With the weather allowing the Decorah girls’ golf team to get on the course, the Vikings showed improvement versus Winona Senior Thursday at Oneota Golf and Country Club. Although Decorah improved, Winona still dominated the links 393-529 in the 18-hole meet.

Decorah girls’ soccer fall in close contests last week

Monday, April 25, 2022 2:25 pm

Sunshine and decent temperatures finally followed the Decorah girls’ varsity soccer team (2-4) onto the pitch in an away game against Dubuque Hempstead (5-1) Thursday. The first half saw the teams evenly matched, but some unexpectedly placed shots from the Mustangs ended the game in their favor, 3-0. The weather was a different story Friday when the Vikes were back in action with Clear Lake, that once again went to the opponent, 2-1.

Decorah boys, SW girls claim titles in Winn. Co.

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 4:47 pm

Finally with some half-decent weather, high school linksters were able to play the annual Winneshiek County Golf Classic between the area schools Tuesday night at Jackson Heights Golf Course

Decorah soccer teams go into overtime Monday

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 4:45 pm

Both the Decorah girls’ (2-3) and boys’ (2-2-1) varsity soccer teams took to the pitch on Monday night (April 18), each falling to their opponent in overtime. The girls faced off against Waterloo East (2-3) in an away game, losing in a shootout. The boys played North Fayette Valley (4-1) at home, losing 0-1 in overtime. 

Vikes reign at Cresco, TV ninth

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 4:44 pm

Getting the chance to compete outdoors, the Decorah and Turkey Valley girls’ track teams put on a show at Crestwood Tuesday. The Vikings claimed the team title with 173 points, nearly doubling the host Crestwood with 93. The Trojans gathered 41 points on the night to finish ninth.

Vikes shut out Osage Tuesday

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 4:42 pm

The Decorah girls’ tennis team ventured into Osage Green Devil territory on Tuesday and came out with a solid victory, 9-0. 

Kruckman claims two silvers at Huskies Invite

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 4:42 pm

The South Winn boys’ track and field team ventured into Husky territory Tuesday night to compete at the Oelwein Huskies Boys Invite, finishing fifth with 43 points. Waukon seized the team title with 126 points. 

SW girls face stiff competition at Hudson

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 4:41 pm

Competing against some larger schools, the South Winn girls’ track and field team had a steep hill to climb Tuesday at the Hudson Relays, finishing 13th with 19 points.

Viking boys hit the links at Pella Masters

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 4:40 pm

Getting out of their comfort zone of courses in northeast Iowa, the Decorah boys’ golf team were in action at the Pella Masters Friday and Saturday, April 15-16.

Vikings, SW take combined 14 golds at DHS invite

Wednesday, April 13, 2022 5:10 pm

It was the perfect way to start the week Monday as the Vikings hosted the Decorah Invite.
The Vikes won the meet with 185 points. Waukon took second with 165. South Winn finished the night with 50 points in fifth place.

Viking girls blank Oelwein at home

Wednesday, April 13, 2022 5:09 pm

The Decorah girls’ tennis team stayed home and faced up against a determined Oelwein Husky team on Monday afternoon in a make-up competition from last week. 

Boys soccer win back-to-back

Wednesday, April 13, 2022 5:08 pm

It was a tale of two different days, different opponents, different weather conditions, but the same outcome as the Decorah boys’ soccer team (2-1-1) started the week with wins over Independence and Postville.