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North Fayette Valley, Wapsie Valley to host first-round games
Amidst his team Friday night, the North Fayette Valley head coach told his team it probably would match up against New Hampton for the Class 2A playoffs opening round at 7 p.m. Friday. “But I’ve predicted we’d face them before and been wrong, so who knows,” he joked. The TigerHawks... Read more
Decorah netters finish runner-up at NEIC tourney
The Viking volleyball team opened the NEIC tournament Thursday at New Hampton with a pair of wins, defeating Charles City (12-22, 2-6 NEIC) in two sets by scores of 22-20 and 21-14 and Crestwood (7-23, 0-8 NEIC) 21-11 and 21-16. Decorah was back on the court Saturday to finish the NEIC tournament in Waukon, going 2-1 and finished second. The Vikes took care of New Hampton (23-10, 4-5 NEIC) by sets of 21-7 and 21-17, then defeated Waukon (14-19, 3-6 NEIC). Sets scores against the Indians were 21-12 and 21-14. The day ended for Decorah versus Waverly-Shell Rock (40-7, 10-0 NEIC) with a 2-0 loss (15-21, 17-21). Read more
It’s great to be back!
Special Olympians and their coordinator enjoy a morning of bowling in New Hampton. The scenes that played out on the alleys of Bowlaway Lanes on Saturday were a long time coming. There was Wayne Steinlage talking a little farming as he rolled his ball down the “ramp,” Diane Kuehner telling... Read more
Chickasaw girls advance
Although the Chickasaw girls won 3-0 in the first round of regional action against North Fayette Valley Monday, the night was not without its exciting moments. After winning the first two sets 25-18 and 25-17, New Hampton was down 15-9 in the third set when Kaylee Baker downed a kill that sent Paige Steinlage to the serving line. Steinlage helped cut the deficit to three points and when Kandice Eggerichs provided a block the margin remained the same. A Carlee Rochford kill evened the score at 21, a Baker block and the Chickasaws had a 24-23 lead before closing with a 25-23 win. Read more