Area Sports

The Raiders traveled to Central Decatur to compete in the Dan Christensen Invitational recently and came out in 9th place.   For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.

SWV 61, Mount Ayr 55 The Raiderettes fell in double overtime to Southwest Valley last Thursday to fall to 0-2 on the season.   For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.

Mount Ayr 73, SWV 18 The Raiders got their season off on the right foot last Thursday with a big win over Southwest Valley.   For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.

Mount Ayr was host to the first wrestling meet of the year as East Mills, Clarke, Southwest Valley and Shenandoah came to town.   For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.

The Raider and Raiderette bowling teams traveled to Clarinda to face the Cardinals.   For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.

The Mount Ayr Raider and Raiderette bowling teams are in full swing after having their first meet on Monday, November 19.   For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.

With snow on the ground it is feeling a lot more like winter and with the cold comes high school winter sports. This winter we will watch the Raiderettes as they attempt to repeat their 18-6 season from last year after graduating three seniors, but maintaining talent throughout the team.   For more on this…

John Ford enters yet another season as the Mount Ayr wrestling coach, but this year the coaching staff looks slightly different as Eric Ehlen joins coach Ford as co-head coach, while being assisted by Kevin Trullinger and Chance Copper.   For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.

The Raiders are back in session, this time on the court, as basketball is now underway.   For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.

Red Oak 57, Mt. Ayr 47 The Raiderettes hosted the Red Oak Tigers on Monday night to kick off the winter season.   For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.