Warrior girls earn four gold medals 4th at Waukon

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

The Warrior girls’ track and field team competed at Waukon Tuesday, April 9, against a stout field of area schools. South Winn finished fourth at the event and had first-place finishes in four events.

South Winn received gold medal effort from senior Ellie Loesch, one of the top sprinters in the state, in both the 100-meter dash (12.96) and 200-meter dash (27.42). Loesch was also part of the first-place 4x100 team, which finished in 54.38.

Also earning first-place honors at the meet was thrower Emmaleigh Ohrt who took first in the discus with a distance of 99’03”.

The Warriors are scheduled to return to action Thursday at North Fayette Valley in West Union.

South Winn’s Gabe Sadler competes in a hurdles event during recent Warrior track and field action. (Jennifer Olsen photo)

Boys' T/F competes at Decorah

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

The South Winneshiek boys’ track team competed at the 2019 Decorah Boys Relays Monday, April 8, in Decorah. The team placed sixth with 59 points in a field of 2A and 3A schools, including champion Decorah (175 points).

The Warriors were led by 3200-meter run champion and runner-up Paul Hageman (10:58.54) and Emmett Schwartzhoff (11:32.99).

South Winn also placed second in the 100-meter dash (Noah Tieskoetter, 11.66), long jump (Noah Tieskoetter, 20’6.75”), and 4x100 (Nick Holien, Sam Conway, Evan Bushman, and Logan Hageman, 27.73).

The team was back in action Monday at Decorah; however, results and times were unavailable at press time.

Girls' golf splits pair of UIC meets

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

The South Winn girls’ golf team notched its first win of the season last week, picking up a 234-258 victory over Turkey Valley at Silver Springs Golf Course in Ossian.

Senior Allanda Kriener earned medalist honors for the meet, carding a 55, while Makayla Hageman and Ruthie Frana tied for runner-up with rounds of 58.

Sydney Becker and Kaitlyn Theis tied for the fourth scoring spot with 63 strokes, while Presley Bushman rounded out the Warrior scoring with a 65.

Warrior boys' linksters go 2-0

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

After starting the season with a tough loss, the South Winneshiek boys’ golf team picked up a pair of wins last week to get back on track.

The Warriors hosted Turkey Valley at Silver Springs Golf Course in Ossian on Monday, April 8, earning a 187-209 win over their Upper Iowa Conference (UIC) foes.

TigerHawk golfers tee off season with wins

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

The TigerHawk boys’ and girls’ golf teams officially teed off their 2019 seasons Monday, April 8, as NFV competed head-to-head against MFL/MarMac at Tri-City Country Club in Luana.

Both the NFV boys and girls were victorious in the season opener as neither Bulldog was able to field a full team.

Jonah Moore fights for positioning during recent North Fayette Valley soccer action. The TigerHawk sophomore recorded a goal and an assist in the team’s 5-2 win over Waterloo East on Saturday. (Jennifer Olsen photo)

TH soccer picks up third win of season

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

The TigerHawk soccer team had a busy week, hosting Hudson on Tuesday, before competing in its first tournament of the season Saturday.

Tuesday afternoon, North Fayette Valley hosted Hudson in Fayette for the team’s second home game of the season.

The TigerHawks were outshot 20-2 in a 3-0 loss to the undefeated Pirates.

North Fayette Valley’s Olivia O’Hare runs a leg of the shuttle hurdle relay at last week’s track meet at Waukon. Along with running mates Emma Ney, Ryan Wedo, and Morgan Molseed, the TigerHawks placed third in the event with a time of 1:25.04. (Jerry Wadian photo)

NFV girls 3rd at Waukon

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

The North Fayette Valley girls’ track and field team competed at Waukon High School Tuesday, April 9, taking third place with 76 points.

Despite the cool and breezy conditions, the TigerHawks were able to win two events and place third or better in an additional seven events.

Ty Stee takes the baton from Davan Crooker in the 4x800 relay at Tuesday’s (April 9) meet at Crestwood. The team, which also included Weller Clark and Gunner Rodgers, placed second with a time of 9:18.47. (submitted photo)

NFV T/F competes at Crestwood

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

The North Fayette Valley boys’ track and field team had a strong showing at Crestwood Tuesday (April 9), placing third with 165.5 points (9.5 points back from first) and crowning champions in six different events.

The TigerHawks took first in the 100-meter dash (Zach Massman, 11.84), 200-meter dash (Zach Massman, 23.86), 400-meter dash (Zach Massman, 52.54), 1600-meter run (Caleb O’Hare, 4:59.74), 400-meter hurdles (Weston Fantz, 1:01.32), and sprint medley (Mac Whelan, Trey Darnall, Weston Fantz, and Adrian Wurtz, no time available).

As a team, the TigerHawks came in behind Crestwood (175) and Saint Ansgar (170.5).

NFV’s meet scheduled for Thursday, April 11, was cancelled due to less-than-ideal weather conditions. The TigerHawks were back in action Tuesday night at Charles City; however, results and statistics were unavailable at press time.

Girls' T/F competes at Decorah

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

The Warrior girls’ track and field team competed at the Decorah Girls’ Invitational Friday evening, placing seventh in a stout field of competition.

South Winn finished at the top of the podium in a pair of events, which contributed to its 35 points.

The Warrior 4x200 (runner names unavailable) placed first with a time of 1:52.92, while the 4x400 team (names also unavailable) also took first with a time of 4:19.57.

South Winn sophomore Collin Wiltgen runs hard for the Warriors at Friday’s meet at Postville. The Warrior boys placed second overall. (Jennifer Olsen photo)

SW boys T/F second at Postville

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

The South Winn boys’ track and field team competed at Postville Friday, posting its best results of the season.

“We did a great job tonight and everyone competed hard,” said coach Scott Conway in reference to his team’s runner-up finish with 116 points. “As a result, we scored in nearly every single event. If people didn’t have season or lifetime bests, they were their second or third best performances of the year or their lives.”