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Trojans finish postseason at Ed-Co

Monday, February 22, 2021 3:47 pm

The Turkey Valley boys’ basketball team ran into a quick, experienced team in the quarterfinal round of the Class 1A playoffs Thursday night, falling to Ed-Co, 72-52, in Edgewood.

Vikings end season with No. 5 Go-Hawks

Monday, February 22, 2021 3:46 pm

The Decorah girls’ basketball team (12-9) fell to fifth-ranked Waverly-Shell Rock (21-2) in the regional playoffs Saturday, Feb. 20 on the road, ending its 2020-21 season in the Class 4A regional semifinals.

TV girls challenged by Central City

Wednesday, February 17, 2021 6:00 pm

Patience and defense were keys to victory Tuesday night for the Turkey Valley girls’ basketball team as the Trojans (18-5) defeated Central City (12-10) in Jackson Junction in the regional quarterfinals, 53-47.

Vikes take second straight NEIC title

Wednesday, February 17, 2021 6:00 pm

They did it again.

After 22 seasons, the 2019-20 Decorah boys’ basketball team won the Northeast Iowa Conference title and Tuesday night, the Vikings (15-5, 10-2 NEIC) proved they are the real deal with a 52-51 win over Crestwood (12-6, 8-4 NEIC) to earn back-to-back conference titles.

Warriors survive OT versus CR again

Wednesday, February 17, 2021 5:00 pm

For the second time in a week a game between South Winn (15-6) and Clayton Ridge (11-10) was decided in overtime. Monday night, the Warriors claimed the Class 1A District 6 win, 64-56.

Trojans secure win over Hawks; Ed-Co up next

Wednesday, February 17, 2021 5:00 pm

After splitting in the regular season, Turkey Valley and Kee faced off in the Class 1A District 6 quarterfinals Monday, with the Trojans winning the rubber match, 60-52.

Keglers season ends

Wednesday, February 17, 2021 4:48 pm

The Decorah boys took to the lanes at Bowlaway Lanes once again Monday in the district tournament, placing fourth with 2,900 points. Baker games were 202, 216, 153, 160 and 170.

Warrior trio commit Iowa Central College

Wednesday, February 17, 2021 4:47 pm

South Winn Class athletes Cael Kuboushek, Jacob Herold and Dominic Sisneros recently announced their intentions to continue their football and academic careers at Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge this fall.

Grimstad medals twice at state

Monday, February 15, 2021 3:03 pm

A quartet of Decorah boys capped off a strong season Saturday at the state swim meet at Linn-Mar in Cedar Rapids, scoring 30 points and seeing senior Gus Grimstad climb onto the podium twice.

Time to shine; six grapplers to represent Winn. Co. at state

Monday, February 15, 2021 3:01 pm

Winneshiek County will have six matmen representing northeast Iowa this week at the state wrestling tournament in Des Moines.

Four other grapplers from the county also took the mats Saturday in district competition but failed to advance to the next round.

Trojans advance to round two

Monday, February 15, 2021 3:00 pm

Opening the postseason at home, the Turkey Valley girls’ basketball team (17-5) flew past Dunkerton (9-12), 76-28. It marks the team scoring the fourth-most points in a single game as Ali Hoffert also broke the made field goals record with 17. The previous record was held by Chyanne Kleve at 15 in both 1999 and 2000.

Kurtenbach’s trey sends TV into overtime

Monday, February 15, 2021 2:59 pm

In the final regular season game of the year Thursday night, the Turkey Valley boys’ basketball team (13-6, 12-4 UIC) fell short, 59-57, in overtime to Clayton Ridge (11-9, 10-6 UIC) at home.

Decorah girls fall in Monona 69-54

Monday, February 15, 2021 2:58 pm

A slow start on the road was too much for the Decorah girls’ basketball team (11-8, 8-4 NEIC) to overcome Thursday night as the Vikes fell to MFL MarMac (15-6, 12-4 UIC) in Monona, 69-54.

Vikings surge past Bulldogs

Monday, February 15, 2021 2:58 pm

The Decorah boys’ basketball team (14-5, 9-2 NEIC) took down MFL MarMac (7-14, 7-9 UIC) Thursday in Monona, 76-37. In the process, Viking senior Charlie Robinson nailed a school record 11 three-pointers.

Bowlers compete at conference

Monday, February 15, 2021 2:57 pm

The Decorah girls’ and boys’ bowling teams competed in the annual conference baker team tournament Wednesday. Teams in the conference include Columbus Catholic, Charles City, Denver, Forest City, North Fayette Valley, North Iowa, Oelwein, Sumner-Fred, Tripoli, Waukon and Waverly-Shell Rock.

SW stumbles at Waukon

Monday, February 15, 2021 2:56 pm

Wrapping up the regular season, the South Winn boys’ basketball team (14-6, 13-3 UIC) ventured to Waukon (9-3, 14-5 NEIC), dropping the non-conference contest, 84-54.

Warriors end year at Beckman

Monday, February 15, 2021 2:50 pm

The season came to an end for the South Winn girls’ basketball team Saturday night in the first round of the Class 2A tournament action. The Warriors traveled to Beckman Catholic, falling to the Trailblazers 45-9 Saturday.

TV boys creates over 25 turnovers

Wednesday, February 10, 2021 11:00 pm

Aggressive on both ends of the floor, the Turkey Valley boys’ basketball team (13-5, 12-3 UIC) came away with a 68-58 win over Central Elkader (5-15, 3-12 UIC) Monday night in Jackson Junction.

Fourth quarter too much for Vikes

Wednesday, February 10, 2021 11:00 pm

Hitting the road Tuesday night, the Decorah boys’ basketball team (13-7) visited Cedar Rapids Washington (10-7) for a non-conference match-up. Despite keeping it close for three quarters, the final period was too much for the Vikes as they dropped the contest, 74-62.

Lady Vikes finish third in NEIC

Wednesday, February 10, 2021 11:00 pm

In the NEIC finale, the Decorah girls’ basketball team (11-7, 8-4 NEIC) put together a stellar second half to defeat Crestwood (5-16, 4-8 NEIC) at home Tuesday night, 55-41.