NFV sophomore Kole Johnson slices between a pair of Clayton Ridge defenders to put in the left-handed layup during Friday’s 71-39 pounding of the Eagles. (Jerry Wadian photo)

Keglers upset by Cougars

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

The week before, NFV boys beat Waterloo Columbus, one of the best teams in the state. Friday, the boys were upset in Sumner as the Cougars celebrated Senior Night with a 14-pin victory, 2457-2443.

Brian Roulson had the high game and series for the NFV boys with a 216-190-406. Colin Gavin rolled a 202-185-387 Hunter Kelly had the final 300 series for the TigerHawks with his 190-159-349.

Emma Ney gets the hard foul on this drive against Clayton Ridge, Friday, in West Union. The NFV sophomore hit both free throws as she scored 15 points in the 59-43 win. The next night she had three treys and nine points in the 43-38 win in Elkader. (Jerry Wadian photo)

NFV girls back to .500

The North Fayette Valley girl’s basketball team moved back to the .500 mark at 9-9 with a pair of wins last week. NFV is 8-4 in the UIC.

Friday at home, the TigerHawks soundly defeated Clayton Ridge, 59-43. Saturday in Elkader was closer, but NFV prevailed, 43-38.

NFV sophomore Kole Johnson slices between a pair of Clayton Ridge defenders to put in the left-handed layup during Friday’s 71-39 pounding of the Eagles. (Jerry Wadian photo)

NFV boys beat winter and 2 foes

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

“It’s the worst three-week stretch I’ve seen,” stated NFV co-head boys basketball coach Dan Hovden about the last few weeks of the season. Once again, games were postponed, leaving the team with a home game Friday against Clayton Ridge and a make-up contest Saturday in Elkader. The weather also left the TigerHawks with four games this week.

 Friday’s home game was Senior Night with the TigerHawks starting all five of its seniors, who led the team to a 71-39 victory.

The referee slams his hand to the mat signaling that NFV senior Jesse Daughton has won his 160-pound match over Waukon’s Carter Nolting. (Jerry Wadian photo)

TigerHawks 3rd; advance 4

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

NFV finished a strong third at Saturday’s Sectional wrestling meet in Decorah.

Four TigerHawks finished second, earning the right to compete in the District Meet this Saturday in Indendence. 

 Levi Lauer (120), Gunner Rodgers (138), Jesse Daughton (152), and Weston Fantz (160) will all compete in Independence for the right to appear at the State Wrestling Meet Wednesday through Saturday, Feb. 13-16, in Des Moines.

  While all four face uphill battles because they have to start District action against the winners at the Sectional in Parkersburg, head coach Jacob Pedersen said “We saw where we need to make some small tweaks in all four wrestlers. If they can follow our corrections, we can make some things happen.” 

Tayton Bullerman, the lone senior in the Warriors’ lineup for Saturday’s Upper Iowa Conference lineup, battles for position during his 152-pound matchup against Postville. Bullerman went on to place third in his weight class while the Warriors took third as a team. (Jennifer Olsen photo)

Warriors take third at UIC

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

The Warrior matmen returned to action Saturday as they participated in the 2019 Upper Iowa Conference Wrestling Tournament at Postville.

South Winn walked away from the event with a third-place finish and three conference champions.

South Winn senior Gracie Schmitt dribbles out of the paint during recent Warrior girls’ basketball action. Friday, South Winn picked up a 71-18 win over West Central. Schmitt’s performance in the game included 11 points and six rebounds. (Zakary Kriener photo)

SW girls win big over West Central

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

The South Winn girls’ basketball team got back on track Friday night, snapping a five-game losing streak by beating Upper Iowa Conference opponent West Central, 71-18.

The Warriors were led by sophomore Ali Hoffert with 20 points. The team also received double-digit scoring efforts from Makayla Hageman (14), Sadie McGee (12), and Gracie Schmitt (11).

Warrior boys win big over Blue Devils

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

The South Winn boys’ basketball team returned to the court Friday night for the first time in two week due to weather-related cancelations. In their return to action, the Warriors picked up a decisive 79-36 victory over the West Central Blue Devils.

TigerHawk freshman Tessa Halverson outmuscles a Postville defender to make this two-handed offensive rebound Friday in West Union. (Jerry Wadian photo)

Girls wallop Pirates

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

To say that the visiting Postville Pirates, winless so far this season, were outmatched would be a major understatement.

NFV rattled off the first 39 points of the game! The TigerHawks led, 31-0, after eight minutes and kept on scoring with a 20-7 bulge in the second quarter. Both teams substituted freely in the second half as NFV held on to an 18-5 advantage, eventually winning 67- 12.

NFV senior Brooks Hovden drives across the lane and uses his athleticism to put in this off-balance shot. (Jerry Wadian photo)

Boys' BB back in action - finally!

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

The North Fayette Valley   boys' basketball team finally got back in action Friday at home against Postville after a two-week shut down because of the weather.

“We did get some practices in, but not that much,” acknowledged co-head coach Dan Hovden. 

The long-time TigerHawk mentor needn’t have worried as the boys took care of business, 66-57.

Kelton Loomis fires one down the alley Friday at Lilac Lanes in West Union. The NFV freshman rolled a 157-124-281, but really shined in the Baker Rotation, firing strikes and nailing a 3-10 split. (Jerry Wadian photo)

Boys upset Columbus; girls come close

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

North Fayette Valley bowlers had a splendid Friday, as the boys beat undefeated Columbus at Lilac Lanes in West Union. The girls almost pulled off an upset of their own.

The boys sent the Sailors down to their first defeat of the season, 2640-2462. The TigerHawks won the individual competition, 1739-1671, and the Baker Rotation, 902-791. 

Brian Roulson continues to lead the team. Friday he rolled a 173-216- 389, which was the top series by either team.