JV Bowlers Gain Experience, Podium Finishes in Waterloo

Our Driftless region deserves more than postcards — it deserves a watchdog. Be that support. WATERLOO, Iowa — The Decorah High School junior varsity bowling teams traveled to Waterloo on January 13, 2026, competing in separate invitational tournaments at Cadillac Lanes and turning in strong performances on the lanes. The Decorah girls' JV squad participated in the West Waterloo JV Invitational, finishing second overall with 1,417 points, just behind Western Dubuque's winning score of 1,493. Decorah averaged nearly 142 pins per game across the 10-game tournament. Sophomore Sophie Harlie Larson and junior Hayley Baker led the Vikings throughout the day. However, the tournament provided a generally valuable experience for the team. Even when missed opportunities proved costly, the squad gained some confidence and experience heading into the remainder of the season. On the boys' side, Decorah fielded two JV teams at the Waterloo West JV Open. The JV1 team, Jackson Irwin, Colton Elsbernd, Anders Wicklund, Brock Anfinson, Tristan Hunter and Dom Christopher, found themselves at a slow start before surging into the tournament lead. The Vikings were unable to maintain that momentum over the final five games and finished third overall with 1,635 points. Decorah's JV2 squad also competed, finishing ninth with a total of 1,399 points. Stay connected and informed! Join the free newsletter for curated news, trending topics, and insider perspectives you won't find anywhere else.