Area Sports
Raiders to face Roadrunners on the road to the UNI-Dome
The Interstate-35 Roadrunners were able to survive the Central Decatur Cardinals last Friday in the first round of the Iowa High School Football Playoffs, defeating the Cardinals 20-14. The win pushed the Cardinals out of the playoffs and gave the Roadrunners the opportunity to avenge their defeat to Mount Ayr just weeks ago. The Raiders…
Read MoreRaiderettes take first at Ron Landphair Invitational
The Raiderettes snagged a win at their home meet during the Ron Landphair Invitational last Thursday. Despite the cooler temperatures for us spectators, the runners were ready to go as they set personal bests throughout the teams. The Raiderettes ran in a pack and took first overall with 56 points total and an average time…
Read MoreMount Ayr runners compete in Greenfield, place fourth
The Mount Ayr Raider cross country team traveled to Greenfield last week. The Raiders saw Will Newton across the line first for them with a time of 20:53.18 for a 27th overall placing. Jarrett Webb finished 76th overall with a time of 24:26.08, followed by Ashtyn Benesh who finished 103rd with a time of 29:48.47.…
Read MoreCoach Elwood hangs it up
Mount Ayr Community Schools will be in search of another head coach this season after Raider baseball head coach, Chris Elwood, resigned from the position at Monday night’s school board meeting. “Last year was my 25th year as an educator and for 20 of those years, I’ve coached high school baseball,” said Elwood. “I’ve really…
Read MoreRaiderettes drop three games, but show promise with strong outings
SWV vs Mount Ayr The Raiderettes traveled to Corning to face Southwest Valley on Tuesday, October 6. The Raiderettes fell in three by scores of 25-19, 25-10 and 25-14. No stats were available for the contest. East Mills vs MA The Raiderettes hosted the East Mills Wolverines last Thursday night for a game of volleyball.…
Read MoreRaiders are district champs once again
Mt. Ayr 21, CD 14 Friday night was the final regular season contest for the Raiders as they faced the Central Decatur Cardinals for a shot at the district title for the first time in five years. The Raiders took care of business, recording 245 yards of office, 224 on the ground and 21 through…
Read MoreRaiderettes fall to Murray Monday night
The Raiderette volleyball team fell to 4-10 on the season after four matches against the Mustangs Monday night. Down 2-0, Mount Ayr won the third set to stay alive, 25-16, but fell in the fourth, 25-13. The Raiderettes traveled to Corning Tuesday night to face a tough Southwest Valley Timberwolf team before coming back home…
Read MoreRaiders defeat Roadrunners 26-6
Mt. Ayr 26, I-35 6 The Raiders headed to Truro Friday night looking to defeat the Roadrunners and even up the series between to two rivals. Mount Ayr won the toss and elected to receive and within two plays, Jaixen Frost ran the ball in from 50 yards out. The point after by Peyton Stull…
Read MoreRaiders stun Eagles in 28-7 victory
Mt. Ayr 28, PC 7 The Raiders were short on players Friday night, as multiple starters were not able to be with the team. “I think this is the least amount of guys I have ever suited up,” said coach Derek Lambert. “They did a tremendous job. Those guys knew they were going to be…
Read MoreRaiderettes down Murray Mustangs
The Raiderettes have been struggling on the court after a two-week quarantine took them out of compeitition. Before the absence, the Raiderettes were 2-1, with a loss to Bedford. Since coming back, the Raiderettes are 2-8 and looking for an answer. The Raiderettes were 1-4 in the last week, falling to Clarinda before heading to…
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