Area Sports
Raiderettes even record with non-conference win over Bedford
MOUNT AYR – The Raiderette volleyball team evened up their overall record at 2-2 after beating non-conference, and former POI member, Bedford 3-0 at home on Tuesday, September 2. The match was the fourth for Mount Ayr in the 2025 season. Mount Ayr won the match by a sweep, 3-0. Bedford fell to 1-2 with…
Read MoreToo much Gordon for Raiders in 44-32 District opening loss
OAKLAND Iowa – The Mount Ayr Raiders faced a tough running back last Friday in senior Jaxon Gordon. The 2024 first team All-State running back in Class A, came into his senior season with 3,714 yards and 52 career touchdowns and rushed for 1,932 yards and 31 touchdowns as a junior. He has rushed for…
Read MoreRaiders beat Shenandoah to open 2025
By Ryan Stonebraker MOUNT AYR – The Mount Ayr Raiders had a battle on their hands for their 2025 season opener. The Raiders hosted Shenandoah in the first of eight games this fall in non-district play. The result was a 26-14 hard fought win against a physical team. Head coach Ryan Victor said he was…
Read MoreRaiderettes go 1-2 at Clarinda triangular
By Ryan Stonebraker CLARINDA – The Mount Ayr volleyball team began their season last week at the Clarinda Volleyball Triangular on Tuesday, August 26. The Raiderettes got three matches in to start the season against Clarinda, Stanton, and Lenox. At the meet, Mount Ayr went 1-2 with their win over POI rival Lenox. Mount Ayr…
Read MoreRaiderettes to challenge title
By Ryan Stonebraker MOUNT AYR – The Mount Ayr volleyball team will have high expectations on them this year as the Raiderettes return a team that can challenge for the Pride of Iowa Conference title. The Raiderettes had a winning record in the POI and return two all-conference players from last season. The Raidettes were…
Read MoreRaiders Back in black
Mount Ayr to compete in stacked Class A District 7 By Ryan Stonebraker MOUNT AYR – The 2025 Mount Ayr football team will play in Class A District 7 this year and next year and many will recognize the teams. In the district are AC/GC, Central Decatur, Riverside, Southwest Valley, Nodaway Valley and AHSTW. AC/GC,…
Read MoreBoys basketball state tourney moving to Hilton in 2027
A century after playing championships inside State Gym, the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and Iowa State University (ISU) enter an exciting new era together as the IHSAA State Basketball Tournament will move to James H. Hilton Coliseum starting in 2027. An initial five-year agreement with support from Discover Ames will place the five-day,…
Read MoreStreamlined registration for officials
The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) and Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) have collaborated to streamline the officials’ registration process in the 2025-26 school year. When officials register through DragonFly ahead of their 2025-26 sports seasons, they will now be able to select IGHSAU and IHSAA shared sports for one registration fee.…
Read MoreThree Raiderettes named Pride of Iowa All-Conference
The Mount Ayr Raiderette softball team found out late last week that three of their players were named to the 2025 Pride of Iowa Conference, all-conference team. Mount Ayr had a pair of second team selections and an honorable mention pick. The Raiderettes finished the season 11-10 overall and were 7-7 in the POI. The…
Read MoreRiverside loss sends Raiderettes home
The 2025 softball season has come to an end for the Mount Ayr Raiderette softball team. That comes after a 6-0 loss at Class 1A No. 5 Riverside out of the Western Iowa Conference. The Raiderettes advanced to the Regional semifinal game in Class 1A Region 6 with earlier round wins over Essex and Bedford.…
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