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SW wrestlers compete at Davis Invite

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-12-05 16:52

SW wrestlers compete at Davis Invite

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

 

The South Winneshiek wrestling team took to the mats for the first time this season as it competed at the Chris Davis Invitational Tournament at Wapsie Valley on Saturday.

The Warriors placed seventh with 77 team points and were led by 106-pound champion Ethan Maldonado, who went 2-0 on the day. The freshman pinned Waukon’s Owen Malone in 27 seconds in the semifinals before picking up a 14-6 major decision over Gage Engelbart of Anamosa in the finals.

Fellow freshman Phillip French took home second place at 113 pounds, while junior 152-pounder Logan Schnuelle also took home runner-up honors. French went 1-1 on the day with a major decision, while Schnuelle went 2-1 with a fall and a decision.

The Oelwein Huskies took first overall with 143 points, while tournament host Wapsie Valley was second with 134 points.

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SW girls struggle in opening week

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-12-05 16:49

 

Shira Hageman takes the ball upcourt after recording one of her three steals in the game. Hageman added three points, a rebound, and an assist in the 46-33 loss to Kee. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

SW girls struggle in opening week

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

 

The South Winneshiek girls’ basketball team tipped off its 2018-2019 season Tuesday, Nov. 27, against Upper Iowa Conference foe Kee.

The Kee-Hawks got out to an early lead and maintained it throughout, downing the Warriors, 46-33.

Sophomore guard Ali Hoffert led the way for the South Winn offense, dropping 12 points. She also recorded four rebounds in the contest, tied for the second-most on the squad (Liz Tieskoetter and Makayla Hageman) behind only senior Gracie Schmitt with seven.

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Hot start for Warrior boys

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-12-05 16:46

 

Warrior guard Levi Lukes drives to the basket during South Winn’s season-opening win over Kee last week. Lukes had 10 points in his team’s 62-23 win. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Hot start for Warrior boys

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

 

The South Winn boys’ basketball team is off to a hot start to its 2018-2019 season as it picked up a pair of home Upper Iowa Conference wins over Kee and MFL/MarMac last week.

The Warriors opened their season Tuesday, Nov. 27, against Kee High and rolled to a 62-23 win.

“I was very pleased with our opening performance against Kee High. Our guys brought a great intensity and showed enthusiasm from the tip,” said coach Blake Moen. “We played a great four quarters and executed our game plan. I was happy to see our guys roll over a lot of the things we work on in practice into our first game.”

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Jewell represents 'Logan's Hope'

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-12-05 16:42

 

The relationship between St. Lucas’ Logan Manderfield and former Iowa Hawkeye and current Denver Bronco football player Josey Jewell goes back several years. Manderfield, who was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy at the age of 1, started an organization called Logan’s Hope to promote awareness for his disease. As part of the NFL’s “My Cause, My Cleats” week, Jewell wore a pair of cleats featuring Logan’s Hope during his most recent game. (submitted photo)

 

Jewell represents 'Logan's Hope'

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

 

As part of the National Football League’s (NFL) “My Cause, My Cleats” Week, Denver Bronco linebacker Josey Jewell chose to support Logan’s Hope, which is an organization started by St. Lucas teen Logan Manderfield to help promote awareness for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The Turkey Valley freshman was first diagnosed with the disease at the age of 1.

“I met Logan while I was at [University of] Iowa and was inspired by him and his courage,” said Jewell. “I supported him with his 4K run and can’t wait to support him and raise awareness about Duchenne muscular dystrophy this season.”

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Dec

Empire State of Mind: From deer to delays

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-12-05 16:35

 

Union reporter Chris DeBack struck a deer as he headed back to his office in West Union on Tuesday, Nov. 20. The deer hit the driver’s side headlight and flipped up into the windshield before its body hit the driver’s door and shattered the window. Chris DeBack photo

 

Empire State of Mind: From deer to delays

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

 

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving holiday! Mine was marred with deer and travel delays to go along with a 10-year high school reunion, making it one of the more memorable Thanksgivings in recent memory. 

My holiday got off to an inauspicious start on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 20. I was driving along Highway 150, headed back to West Union after completing an interview. It was a chilly afternoon with overcast skies, but my spirits were high as I was mere hours away from going on vacation. My wife, Megan, and I were heading back home to Rochester, N.Y., for Thanksgiving to visit my family and friends, as well as attend my 10-year high school reunion.

As I drove back to West Union, I was thinking about the final few things I would need to complete before I could head out of town with my conscience free from work. We had a 5:30 a.m. flight the next day out of Rochester, Minn., so I was itching to get done and head for the hotel we would be staying in that evening. 

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05
Dec

Anthony Durnan

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-12-05 16:30

Anthony Durnan

 

 

Anthony Patrick Durnan Sr., age 62, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018. 

Tony was born in Oelwein, Iowa to Leo Sr. and Grace (Stahr) Durnan on July 30, 1956. 

Tony grew up on a dairy farm and graduated from Valley High School, Elgin, IA in 1975. 

He married Tammy (Grenert) Durnan on Sept. 12, 1992, and together they have six children, Anthony Jr., Yesenia, Cristian “Bud,” Jason, Austin, and Spencer.

Tony was raised Catholic, and his faith was always important to him. He was loved by all and was always willing to help in any way he could, which spoke to his character tremendously. 

Tony was an avid outdoorsman; he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Tony also enjoyed helping family on the farm as well as collecting and restoring antique tractors. He loved to entertain, cook, spend time with family, and cheer on the Iowa Hawkeyes. 

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