After a tough defeat, the Warriors display their hard-earned playoff hardware Friday night. Senior members of the team include (front, l-r) Ty Jacobsen, Collin Wiltgen, Zach Taylor, Shawn Israel, Cael Kuboushek, Damon Meyer, Devin Lansing; (back) Calvin Knutson, Dominic Sisneros (hidden) and Jacob Herold. (Zakary Kriener photo)

No. 3 Sant Ansgar powers over Warriors

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

Friday night marked the end of the 2020 Warrior football season as No. 8-ranked South Winn fell to powerhouse, No. 3-ranked Saint Ansgar, 42-6.

“Saint Ansgar’s running attack controlled the game,” said coach Jason Ohrt in summarization of the tough loss. “We had success moving the ball on offense but couldn’t finish drives to keep the game within reach.”

The Warrior team bus came home weighing a little more as both the South Winn girls and boys earned trophies for top-three team finishes at Saturday’s State Cross Country Meet in Fort Dodge. Members of the teams include (front, l-r) Chance Adam, Ethan Maldonado, Hunter Wagner, Omar Flores, Emma Houdek, Billie Wagner, Ella Willey; (back) coach Kevin Kearney, Jamison Meyer, Toby Conway, Isaiah Kruckman, coach Scott Conway, Eryn Sabelka, Josie Tieskoetter, Anna Dietzenbach, and Megan Hageman. (Marie Conway photo)

Warrior XC brings home pair of trophies

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

It was a spectacular day for Warrior cross country runners, coaches, and fans alike Saturday as both the Warrior girls and boys brought home hardware thanks to top-three team finishes in their respective Class 1A events.

“Both teams have a tremendous amount to be proud of this season,” said co-coach Kevin Kearney after the SW girls finished second and the boys third. “In a year with a great deal of uncertainty, our kids maintained focus and positive attitudes from last spring, through the summer, and throughout the season. Even when we had setbacks, injuries, and struggles, they stayed determined and positive.”

North Fayette Valley senior Brynn Gamm took 26th at the State Cross Country Meet Saturday morning in her final race of her high school career. Gamm finished the race in 21:06.7. (Zakary Kriener photo)

Gamm, TH boys compete at State XC Saturday

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

Saturday morning was a chilly one for runners at the 2020 Iowa High School State Cross Country Meet in Fort Dodge as NFV senior Brynn Gamm and the TigerHawk boys all competed in the 2A races.

In the girls’ race, which was held at 10:30 a.m., Gamm finished off her high school running career with a solid 26th place finish among the 133 competitors.

The Warrior girls took first place at the State Qualifying Meet on Friday afternoon. Members of the team include (l-r) Ella Willey, Emma Houdek, Eryn Sabelka, Anna Dietzenbach, Josie Tieskoetter, Billie Wagner, and Meghan Hageman. (Marie Grothus photo)

Warrior cross country teams both on to State

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

It was a record setting day for the South Winneshiek cross country program as for the first time both the Warrior boys and girls won their District Meet in the same year.

The teams competed Friday afternoon in Guttenburg, one day later than initially scheduled to run as the meet was moved back 24 hours due to heavy rain.

Showing off their State Qualifier banner after a hard-fought 21-14 win over Lake Mills on Friday night are seniors (front, l-r) Dom Sisneros, Calvin Knutson, and Damon Meyer; (middle) Cael Kuboushek, Zach Taylor, and Shawn Israel; (back) Ty Jacobsen, Jake Herold, and Collin Wiltgen. (Zakary Kriener photo)

SW knocks off Lake Mills with last minute score

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

In thrilling fashion, the Warrior football team advanced onto the next round of the Class A playoffs on Friday night with a 21-14 win over a strong Lake Mills team.

South Winn took command early in the game, forcing a pair of Bulldog turnovers on their first two possessions of the game. 

Members of the North Fayette Valley State qualifying cross country team include (l-r) coach Neal Bentley, Nathan Crooker, Davan Crooker, Nathan Jensen, Korbin Yauk, Caleb Zurbriggen, Peyton Halverson, and Ben Miller. The boys took third at the State Qualifying Meet in Jesup. (submitted photo)

NFV boys, Gamm punch tickets to State XC

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

The TigerHawk cross country teams battled not only the other 13 teams in competition on Thursday afternoon at the State Qualifying Meet in Jesup; but also the elements as cold and rainy conditions made the event even more of a challenge for runners.

The TigerHawk boys team made it two straight years that it has qualified for the State Meet as NFV scored 107, which was good enough for third-place behind Tipton (43) and Waukon (100).

For the NFV girls, the team finished one spot out of the top-three but the team was able to send senior Brynn Gamm onto Fort Dodge this weekend to compete individually.

Warrior volleyball bounced from postseason

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

The South Winn volleyball team traveled to Monona on Monday night for a first round playoff matchup against the MFL/MarMac Bulldogs.

While the Warriors fought hard, the girls ultimately saw their 2020 season come to an end after falling 3-0 by scores of 25-18, 25-14, and 25-14.

Coming home with All-Conference medals at the 2020 Upper Iowa Conference Cross Country Meet were (l-r) Meghan Hageman (12th, 21:49), Josie Tieskoetter (4th, 20:54), and Billie Wagner (3rd, 19:40). The girls also came in first in the team standings with 57 points. (Zakary Kriener photo)

Warrior girls win UIC XC gold, boys take runner-up

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

The South Winneshiek cross country program had a strong showing at Thursday’s Upper Iowa Conference Meet as the No. 4-ranked girls took first place and the No. 3-ranked boys were runners-up.

Held on a chilly afternoon in West Union, the 2020 UIC Meet hosted eight area schools including several ranked squads.

Senior quarterback Jacob Herold leaves the Nashua-Plainfield defense in the dust on a breakaway run during South Winn’s 42-0 win over the Huskies. Herold had eight rushing attempts for a team-high 75 yards and a touchdown in the first round playoff win. (Zakary Kriener photo)

Warriors shut out Huskies in playoff opener

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

In Friday night’s first round playoff matchup between the 6-1, No. 7-ranked Warriors and the 1-6 Nashua-Plainfield Huskies, South Winneshiek was the odds-on favorite to advance. Thanks to a steady dose of the Warrior running game, the home team did just that as they rolled to a 42-0 win.

WC upset by Don Bosco in first round of volleyball playoffs

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com