South Winneshiek golfers Skyler Luzum and Jaden Schweienfus (l-r) each competed at the 2017 Iowa High School State Golf Tournament last week. Luzum, a four-time State qualifier, finished 13^th in Class 2A with a two-round total of 180 while Schweinefus, a junior and three-time State qualifier finished third with a two-day total of 161. (submitted photo)

Schweinefus 3rd, Luzum 13th at State

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

The Warriors sent a pair of talented young golfers to the 2017 Iowa High School State Golf Meet in Granger last week as senior Skyler Luzum made her fourth consecutive appearance in the tournament and junior Jaden Schweinefus made her third.

After a disappointing opening day, which saw her shoot an 89, Schweinefus rebounded with a 72 on day two to earn a third-place finish among Class 2A golfers. Her round also came in as the lowest single round score of the tournaments, an entire five strokes lower than the next lowest.

“She struggled with her chipping on day one, but on day two, it all came together,” said coach Doug Schweinefus. “The course is par 71, so she was just one over for the day.”

Luzum opened the tournament with a strong day one, where she shot an 83 and found herself tied for third place going into the second day.

South Winn senior Joel Hanson unleashes a fastball during recent Warrior baseball action. (Kris Van Sickle photo)

South Winn takes trophy in first tournament

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

Following a season-opening loss to New Hampton, the Warrior baseball team rebounded by going 5-3 over its next eight games, including a tournament win at Cresco over the weekend.

NFV designated hitter Marin Ehler slides into third before the Osage fielder can get the ball during action Friday at the TigerHawk Invitational. Ehler rapped four hits, knocked in four runs and swiped six bases as NFV beat the Green Devils, 20-9. (Jerry Wadian photo)

Week of splits for SB

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

North Fayette Valley softball split eight games last week. The TigerHawks swept Turkey Valley on Tuesday, lost a twin bill at Calmar on Thursday and went 2-2 in its TigerHawk Invitational over the weekend.

All the Maq. Valley player in the dugout can do is look on helplessly on as NFV senior Jordan Baumler drives the game-winning single into left field Wednesday in West Union. The Wildcats elected to walk Mason Ward to face Baumler, who promptly made them pay with this game-winner in the bottom of the seventh. (Kris Van Sickle photo) 

NFV baseball wins first game

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

The NFV baseball team snapped a five-game losing streak Tuesday, May 30, in Starmont.

After losing the opener, 4-1 the TigerHawks exploded for a 9-3 triumph in the nightcap.

SW falls to NH in opener

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

The South Winneshiek baseball team got its 2017 campaign started Monday evening, May 22, in Calmar as Class 2A perennial power New Hampton came to town.

While the game began Monday, inclement weather intervened and forced the conclusion of the contest to be determined the following day.

With New Hampton holding a narrow 2-0 lead after three innings of play, the Chickasaws flexed their muscles in the fourth and fifth innings, scoring five runs in each, to end the game with a 12-0 final.

Kenzie Squires stretches out to make a catch at shortstop Thursday evening, May 25, against Turkey Valley. Her two-run home run in the top of the seventh inning lifted the Blue Devils, 8-6, over the Trojans. WC won the second game 17-11. Chris DeBack photo

Squires HR lifts Blue Devils past Trojans

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

West Central junior Kenzie Squires blasted a two-run home run over the left-field fence in the top of the seventh inning to give the Blue Devils their first win of the season.

  The Blue Devils defeated the Turkey Valley Trojans, 8-6, in game one. Despite a slow start in game two, the team also pulled out a 17-11 victory. 

TigerHawk left fielder Wyatt Van Sickle needs full extension as he makes a tremendous diving catch In Tuesday’s home opener against Waukon. (Kris Van Sickle photo) 

Big innings hurt NFV BB

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

Big innings plagued the NFV baseball team early in the week as it lost its first four ball games of the season.

The TigerHawk season opened at home Tuesday, May 23, against Waukon.

Freshman Jenna Bruns (9) drifts backwards and to her left to snare this pop fly Thursday in the TigerHawks’ 3-0 win over Saint Ansgar. (Jerry Wadian photo)

Softball sweeps Saint Ansgar

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

Head NFV softball coach Bob Lape’s chief area of concern to start the season was pitching depth.

Thursday, the duo of Makenna Koch and Kennedy Lape made their first varsity starts. Combined, they surrendered just 11 hits and one earned run as NFV swept Saint Ansgar in the opening games of the season, 3-0 and 3-2, in West Union.

Game one saw the first six batters from both teams go down in order. 

South Winneshiek senior Alyssa Timp chips onto the green during recent Warrior golf action. The Warrior girls picked up a pair of wins last week, beating Turkey Valley, 194-251, and Edgewood-Colesburg, 194-231. (Jerry Wadian photo)

SW linksters nearing end of regular season

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

The South Winneshiek girls’ and boys’ golf teams have not had the most ideal conditions to play in this spring, but have banded together to give their best efforts as the season progresses.

At home Tuesday evening, the Warrior girls hosted Edgewood-Colesburg at South Winn Golf Course in Calmar.

Croy Shott blasts this ball off the tee on No. 5 at Pleasant Valley Sports Club Monday, April 24, against Starmont. Schott helped NFV beat the Stars, 159-184 after completing the nine holes with a score of 42. (Jerry Wadian photo)

Boys win 2 in windy week

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

The North Fayette Valley boys’ golf team defied the cold, windy conditions to post a pair of conference victories last week.

Monday, April 24, Starmont shot a 184, good enough to win most meets, but the TigerHawks were red-hot, shooting an outstanding round of 159.