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The Raider basketball season came to an end at Greenfield, but not before posting a 21-3 record, one of the best in Mount Ayr basketball history, while also sharing in a three-way tie for the Pride of Iowa conference title. In the “Bound” era, going back to the 2006-07 season, the Raiders have only recorded…

The basketball season ended for the Raiderettes a couple of weeks ago with a loss to the Central Decatur Cardinals in regional play. The Raiderettes, however, had a very successful season, despite facing adversity throughout 2022-23. The season ended with a 15-7 record for the Raiderettes and a third place finish in the Pride of…

Brock Shaha was the lone Raider at the Iowa State Wrestling Tournament that took place at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines February 15-18. As a state qualifier just a year ago, Shaha had brought back experience from the big stage and had his sights set on the top of the podium. Things were looking…

Raiders advance one to State Wrestling from Districts The Mount Ayr Raiders traveled to Truro to compete in the Class 1A District 4 wrestling tournament on Saturday, February 11. The top two wrestlers at each weight would advance to the State Meet that began this Wednesday, February 15. At 106 pounds, the bracket was light,…

Frost surpasses 1,500 career basketball points Jaixen Frost was recognized last week before the basketball game against Red Oak for an achievement not many in Mount Ayr history can say they have reached. In his basketball career, Frost surpassed 1,500 total points. The announcement made it known that it is believed it is the highest…

Mount Ayr 76, Red Oak 52 The Raider basketball team finished out the season with a record of 19-2 after adding a victory over the Red Oak Tigers last week. It was a slow start for Mount Ayr, trailing the Tigers 11-9 after the first eight minutes as the Raiders top shooters struggled to get…

Nodaway Valley 50, Mount Ayr 44 The Mount Ayr Raiderette basketball team took to the road January 31 to face the Nodaway Valley Wolverines in their second meeting of the season. The first meeting between to two saw Nodaway Valley with the 63-47 victory, but this game in Greenfield came down to another final seconds…

Mount Ayr 64, Nodaway Valley 59 The Mount Ayr Raiders had a mission on Tuesday, January 31 when they traveled to Greenfield to face the Nodaway Valley Wolverines. A victory over the Wolverines would keep the Pride of Iowa title alive for the Raiders. In their first meeting this season, Nodaway Valley defeated Mount Ayr…

Mount Ayr Quad Mount Ayr was host to Clarke, Lenox and West Central Valley in the Mount Ayr Quad last Tuesday night. The Raiders lost all three duals in points, but wrestled well. Clarke Against Clarke, Mount Ayr lost 42-18, winning two-of-four matches wrestled. There were four double forfeits in the match, while Mount Ayr…

Mount Ayr 71, East Union 34 The Mount Ayr Raiders traveled to Afton last Friday night to wrap up the week against the East Union Eagles. Improving to 14-2, the Raiders defeated the 2-13 Eagles, 71-34. Mount Ayr pushed ahead early, 20-6 before taking a big halftime lead of 42-15. A Jaixen Frost led victory…