NFV junior Cael Reichter throws down a dunk during Friday night’s road win over Turkey Valley. Reichter is averaging a double-double through three games this season and set the school record for rebounds with 17 in Tuesday night’s (Nov. 28) win over Clayton Ridge. Later in the week on Thursday night, Reichter tied his rebounding record with another 17 boards against Crestwood. (Emma Kovarik photo)

TigerHawk boys roll to 77-39 win over Trojans

by Zakary Kriener

zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

The North Fayette Valley boys made it three straight wins to open the season thanks to Friday night’s 77-39 victory over Turkey Valley.

The North Fayette Valley boys’ wrestling team opened its 2023-2024 season with an impressive runner-up finish at the Tipton Invitational on Saturday. The TigerHawks were led by eight wrestlers who finished in the top three of their respective weight classes, including champions (front, l-r) Blake Sparrgrove, Tate Germann, and Logan Boehm. (submitted photo)

TigerHawk boys take Silver at Tipton Invite

by Zakary Kriener

zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

The North Fayette Valley boys’ wrestling team got its season underway in spectacular fashion, taking second place in Saturday’s loaded Tipton Invitational behind an effort that included eight top-three finishers and three champions.

Ayden Patty shows great form on this practice ball. Rolling a team-high game, 213, and series, 411, the senior led NFV in their loss to Tripoli Friday. (Jerry Wadian photo)

NFV bowlers split against Tripoli

by Zakary Kriener

zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

The NFV bowling teams competed at Tripoli on Friday afternoon as the TigerHawk girls improved to 2-0 and the boys took a close loss to fall to 1-1.

North Fayette Valley freshman Maddie Loftsgard dribbles away from a pair of Clayton Ridge defenders after grabbing one of the team’s 17 steals in a. win over the Eagles. In limited playing time, Loftsgard had four points and a pair of rebounds to go along with her steal. (Zakary Kriener photo)

NFV girls remain unbeaten with win over Trojans

by Zakary Kriener

zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

It was a slow start to Friday night’s UIC matchup against Turkey Valley, but the TigerHawk girls buckled down and took care of business to get the win and improve to 4-0 on the season and 3-0 in conference play.

Warrior girls split in  first week of action

By Zakary Kriener

zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

The Warrior girls’ basketball team got its season underway last week with a pair of road games which saw South Winn end the week with a 1-1 mark!

Warrior girls led by pair of top-3 finishers at Decorah

by Zakary Kriener

zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

The South Winneshiek girls’ wrestling team saw its first action of the season on Saturday, Nov. 18, as the Warriors competed at the Decorah Girls’ Fall Tournament. In a field filled with wrestlers from 16 different area schools of many different sizes, South Winn took ninth with 63 team points.

On Saturday, Nov. 18, North Fayette Valley students Emmaliyah Rohde and Kay Fels (l-r) competed in the State Special Olympics Bowling Tournament at Cadillac Lanes in Waterloo. They competed as a unified doubles team and took first place in their age division, earning each of them a Gold Medal. (submitted photo)

Bowling Tournament

NFV girls place 3 inside top-4 at Decorah Tourney

The TigerHawk girls’ wrestling team got their season underway on Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Decorah High School Girls’ Fall Tournament as over 15 area teams were in action for the first time this winter!

“It was an awesome weekend. There were a lot of great teams there and a lot of great wrestling,” said NFV coach Jon Kullen, who’s team placed seventh with 78 team points. “Our girls performed well. They were a little shell-shocked at the start, but several of them ended their day with more wins than losses.”