Area Sports
Mount Ayr Sparks perform well at State
The Mount Ayr Sparks dance team participated in the State Dance contest recently and put on a successful performance. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreRaiderettes cage Tigers in big win
The Raiderettes had an easy week with one game played against the Lenox Tigers. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreMount Ayr bowlers look for strikes
The Raider and Raiderette bowling seasons are underway and have had three meets so far. The Raiders had yet to get over a team score of 1,000 as they struggled to find students to try out for the team and other factors have taken other members out of participation. For more on this story,…
Read MoreRaiders start season 3-0
The Raiders faced the Clarinda Academy Eagles in their first home game of the season this year and secured a 75-48 win. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition
Read MoreRaider wrestlers look to be competitive in 2017
Coaches John Ford and Kurt Wallace enter their fourth season as coaches of the Mount Ayr Raider wrestling team with a 38-38 record. They are assisted by Kevin Trullinger, Eric Ehlen and Chance Copper. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreMike Zarr enters 16th year with bowlers
Coach Mike Zarr is entering his 16th year with the Mount Ayr bowling teams and 11th as head coach. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreRaiders bring 2016 experience back for 2017
The Raiders return every player from last season to the hardwood this year, after losing everyone the year before. Head coach Bret Ruggles will begin his 12th season with the Raiders this year with one of the most athletic and experienced groups in the Pride of Iowa. For more on this story, sign in…
Read MoreRaiderettes look to build off last year’s success
Basketball is right around the corner and Thad Streit is entering his 11th season as head coach of the Raiderette basketball team. Streit has a coaching record of 169-69 and is assisted by Tiffany Bolles. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreFour Raiders get All-District teams nod
The All-District teams have recently been announced with three Raiders making the teams and one with an honorable mention. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreSchafer commits to golf program at WSU
Senior Abbey Schafer, the daughter of Ron and Liz Schafer of Mount Ayr, signed with Winona State University in Winona, MN on Thursday, November 9, committing to golf. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
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