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Williamsburg's Braidon Reysack scores the Raiders' only touchdown during the second half of their class 3A semifinal game against Decorah at the UNI-Dome on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Decorah won, 48-7. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette-KCRG)

Scoring a Touchdown

  It was a tough loss the the Williamsburg Raiders in their class 3A semifinal game to Decorah. Check out Jeff Johnson’s story of the game, including a photo gallery, here. The final was 48-7. Williamsburg head coach Curt Ritchie put the underclassmen into the game for the final series. Williamsburg’s Braidon Reysack drove up the middle [...]

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Mid-Prairie knocks off feisty Williamsburg

KALONA — The fireworks began a day early for the Mid-Prairie softball team. The fourth-ranked team in Iowa kicked off its Independence Day with a 5-1 win over a feisty Williamsburg squad at a muggy Mid-Prairie Middle School in Kalona last night. “You got to survive and advance, but I told the girls all we [...]

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Marion jells with sweep

MARION — Marion softball coach Kim Knapp admitted her team has struggled at the plate from time to time. But Thursday night on their home diamond, the Indians were not to be denied. Marion swept Williamsburg, 12-5 and 13-2 via mercy rule. The Indians put on a clinic, showcasing strong batting, pitching and fielding. Knapp [...]

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HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISM: Williamsburg baseball loaded with experience

Editor’s note: Here is your chance to tell your story about your team, your school or your favorite player. If you’d like to join The Gazette’s growing list of high school contributors, contact J.R. Ogden at jr.ogden@thegazette.com By McCall Meade, Williamsburg senior WILLIAMSBURG – Williamsburg’s baseball team is ready to prove the critics wrong this [...]

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Black rises to playoff challenge to win Wamac title (Updated with video)

MARION – Eighteen wasn’t enough. Prep golf standouts Mackenzie Black, of Independence,  and Dyersville Beckman’s Ellie Ament dueled two extra holes with the Wamac individual title at stake. With many of the conference golfers, their teammates, coaches and parents following as they returned to the course, Black was able to card a par and watched as [...]

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Decorah dominates way to 3A state title (Video)

Vikings have been associated with conquering foes. The Decorah boys’ golf team lived up to that Viking-head image on their shirts and those big snazzy belt buckles that some wore. The Vikings dominated the field for the second straight day to capture the Iowa High School Athletic Association Class 3A state team title Saturday at [...]

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Decorah dominates way to 3A state title (Video)

Vikings win crown by 34 strokes, Valley Community's Levi Fink 1A state runner-up

Vikings have been associated with conquering foes. The Decorah boys’ golf team lived up to that Viking-head image on their shirts and those big snazzy belt buckles that some wore. The Vikings dominated the field for the second straight day to capture the Iowa High School Athletic Association Class 3A state team title Saturday at [...]

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Decorah golfers grab command of 3A team race (Updated with links to results)

The field will be playing catch-up with the Decorah Vikings. Decorah took a convincing lead in the team race after the opening round of the Iowa High School Athletic Association Class 3A state golf meet Friday at Ames Golf and Country Club. The Vikings posted a score of 308, leading Harlan by 13 strokes. The [...]

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Decorah golfers grab command of 3A team race (Updated with links to results)

Valley Community senior Levi Fink leads after first round of 1A tournament

The field will be playing catch-up with the Decorah Vikings. Decorah took a convincing lead in the team race after the opening round of the Iowa High School Athletic Association Class 3A state golf meet Friday at Ames Golf and Country Club. The Vikings posted a score of 308, leading Harlan by 13 strokes. The [...]

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Washington continues state golf tradition

The fuse was lit six years ago, leading to the explosion of the Washington boys golf program. Demons Coach Mark Berhow recalled how then-sophomore Braden Gaal qualified for state and the impact it made. “That was kind of the beginning of everything,” Berhow said. “We’ve had a lot of quality golfers. We’re thankful to have [...]

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