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By Dalton Shadle
Raiders vs. Lenox
MOUNT AYR, Iowa — Last Tuesday the Mount Ayr Raiders hit the hardwood in their tenth season game against the Lenox Tigers. They won the game 74-45. The Raiders dominated every quarter in the game not letting the Tigers pull ahead a single time.
Hot on their feet after their loss previously in the week against Woodward Academy, Senior Jackson Ruggles put on yet another show for the viewers putting up 30 total points with three three pointers made. He also secured six rebounds and four steals while playing for a total of 23 minutes. Senior Tate Dugan secured 10 rebounds in the match up from underneath the net also scoring nine total points in the 21 minutes he was on the court. Another notable player on the team is senior Jaxson Greene coming in second place for most points scored with 15 points. All his points scored were from three pointers with five three pointers made.
Raiderettes vs. Lenox
MOUNT AYR, Iowa — Last Tuesday the Raiderettes continued their undefeated streak picking up their tenth season win against the Lenox Tigers. The score was 61-14 just like their Raider counterpart they never let the Tigers pull ahead and play every quarter.
Junior Izzy Gilbertson was force to be reckoned with on the court with 17 points scored six of the points were from three points. She also secured eight rebounds four offensive and four defensive. Sophomore Emma Reynolds was hot on Gilbertson’s trail with 16 points scored and seven rebounds. Junior Dannie Stewart set her teammates up for success with seven assists and 13 points scored. Junior Jaylee Shaffer was quick on her feet securing seven steals and scoring nine points.
Raiders vs. Martensdale-St Mary’s Blue Devils
MOUNT AYR, Iowa — On Friday, 9 the Mount Ayr Raiders faced off against the Martensdale-St Mary’s Blue Devils. In what was a win for the Raiders beating the Blue Devils by eight points with the final score being 49-41. The Raiders held every quarter in the game but the fourth only falling behind by three points.
Senior Jackson Ruggles tied with Junior Hayes Stogdill for points in the game with both scoring 13. Stogdill also secured six rebounds for the team, and Ruggles picked up the most steals for the team with two. Senior Tate Dugan secured the most rebounds in the game with 13 total, while also scoring 11 points.
Raiderettes vs. Martensdale-St Mary’s Blue Devils
MOUNT AYR, Iowa — On Friday, 9 the Mount Ayr Raiderettes faced off against the Martensdale-St Mary’s Blue Devils. The Raiderettes beat them out in every quarter and ended the game 64-29.
Junior Izzy Gilbertson came out strong on the court after the teams win previously in the week, and scored 27 points. She also secured nine rebounds and three steals. Junior Dannie Stewart achieved a double double in this game with 12 points and 10 rebounds, securing the most rebounds on the team. Juniors Jaylee Shaffer and MaKel Jones tied for points with both scoring nine points.
