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On a roll, Vikes make it four in a row
Monday, December 20, 2021 3:18 pm
The pins keep falling and wins keep coming for the Decorah bowling teams as both the boys and girls earned wins over Denver Friday in Tripoli.
The boys brought home the victory 2,569 to Denver’s 2,414. Baker scores were 167, 178, 149, 204 and 200.
Two UIC wins for South Winn boys
Monday, December 20, 2021 3:17 pm
After back-to-back losses, the South Winn boys’ basketball team (5-2, 4-1 UIC) is back in the win column, collecting two conference wins late last week over North Fayette Valley and Central Elkader.
Warriors win three at D-NH
Monday, December 20, 2021 3:16 pm
Getting on the mats for four duals, the South Winn wrestling team picked up three wins Saturday at the Dike-New Hartford duals.
The Warriors defeated Marshalltown 42-36, the hosts (D-NH) 39-37 and OABCIG 66-18. Their lone loss was to Mount Vernon 57-12.
Two wins in two days for Vikes
Monday, December 20, 2021 3:15 pm
The Decorah boys’ basketball team (5-1, 2-0 NEIC) is on a roll, winning its fifth game in a row Saturday.
Viking girls move to 4-2 overall
Monday, December 20, 2021 3:14 pm
With the holiday break soon upon them, the Decorah girls’ basketball team (4-2, 2-0 NEIC) was on the court twice over the weekend, claiming victory over New Hampton, 58-37, and falling in its second Border Battle game of the season to Caledonia, 37-31.
TV boys win big at home
Monday, December 20, 2021 3:13 pm
Celebrating senior night, the Turkey Valley boys’ basketball team (4-2, 3-2 UIC) ran past West Central (1-5, 0-4 UIC) Friday night defeating the visitors, 57-38.
Trojans split weekend contests
Monday, December 20, 2021 3:12 pm
The Turkey Valley girls’ basketball team (4-3, 3-2 UIC) put another tally in the win column Friday over West Central, only to follow it with a loss to Osage Saturday.
Vikings top Waukon in NEIC dual
Monday, December 20, 2021 3:10 pm
The Decorah wrestling team had a busy slate over the weekend, with a conference dual and a tournament.
Turnovers costly for Warrior girls
Monday, December 20, 2021 3:09 pm
A couple slow nights offensively was too much for the South Winn girls’ basketball team (3-5, 1-5 UIC) last week as the Warriors fell to NFV and Central Elkader.
Keglers record third win
Wednesday, December 15, 2021 4:27 pm
With the 2021 portion of the season nearing its end, the Decorah bowling teams made up Friday’s postponed match with Oelwein Tuesday, with both the boys’ and girls’ squads earning their third wins.
Vikings pick up road win
Wednesday, December 15, 2021 4:26 pm
It was a big night offensively for the Decorah boys’ basketball team (3-1, 1-0 NEIC) as the Vikings defeated Crestwood (2-3, 0-1 NEIC) on the road Tuesday, 74-59.
Vikes shut down Cadets
Wednesday, December 15, 2021 4:26 pm
The Decorah girls’ basketball team (3-2, 1-0 NEIC) was in control of Tuesday’s NEIC opener from start to finish, defeating Crestwood (0-4, 0-1 NEIC) on the road, 52-22.
SW grapplers grind out two wins
Wednesday, December 15, 2021 4:25 pm
The South Winn wrestling team picked up a couple of big non-conference wins Tuesday night, defeating Anamosa 43-36 and East Buchanan 44-33.
Trojans get best of Central
Wednesday, December 15, 2021 4:24 pm
The Turkey Valley boys’ basketball team (3-2, 2-2 UIC) picked up its third win of the season Tuesday night, defeating Central Elkader (1-5, 1-3 UIC) at home, 65-44.
TV girls run out of steam
Wednesday, December 15, 2021 4:23 pm
The Turkey Valley girls’ basketball team (3-2, 2-2 UIC) dropped its second UIC contest Tuesday night, falling to Central Elkader (6-1, 5-0 UIC) at home, 52-39.
Luther College names Joe Troche Head Football Coach
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 2:25 pm
Renae Hartl, Luther College director of intercollegiate athletics, has named Joe Troche (Tro-Shay) as head coach of football. Troche will immediately assume his duties at Luther.
Luther College’s Fjelstul named GTDSA winner for 2021
Monday, December 13, 2021 6:00 pm
Scott Fjelstul, Luther College men’s golf coach, has been named this year’s George Turner Distinguished Service Award recipient for his years of service to the game of golf. He will be recognized during a ceremony at Glen Oaks Country Club in West Des Moines Friday, Dec. 17.
Timp champion heavyweight for SW
Monday, December 13, 2021 2:57 pm
The mats were busy Saturday as the South Winn wrestling team hosted the South Winn Invite.
Featuring eight teams from northeast Iowa, West Delaware came out on top, taking first with 249.5 points. Osage was a close second with 225 points. South Winn claimed fifth place with 98 points, while Decorah ended the day sixth with 91 points.
Weather forces cancellations
Monday, December 13, 2021 2:56 pm
Here is the run-down of events that were cancelled over the weekend and when the make-up dates are:
• The Decorah girls’ and boys’ basketball versus Charles City was postponed. The boys will take the court as hosts to the Comets Tuesday, Jan. 4, while the girls won’t see each other in action in Decorah until Saturday, Jan. 29.
• The Decorah bowling teams will now face Oelwein Tuesday, Dec. 14, at 4 p.m., at Skyline Lanes in Decorah.
• The Turkey Valley girls’ and boys’ basketball games at Kee from Friday are now Thursday, Feb. 3.
Decorah boys have five in double digits
Monday, December 13, 2021 2:56 pm
A strong effort on the defensive end of the court propelled the Decorah boys’ basketball team (2-1, 0-0 NEIC) to a big victory over Wapsie Valley in the Winter Classic held at Upper Iowa University in Fayette Saturday. After a close first quarter, the Vikings ran away with the 67-44 win.