Area Sports

Mt. Ayr 78, SEW 48 The Raiders had two big games back-to-back last week, starting off int he first round of substate against Southeast Warren. The Warhawks and Raiders had played earlier in the year with the Raiders victorious after a 77-40 win. This game was much of the same, with Mount Ayr coming out…

AHSTW 59. Mt. Ayr 29 Last Friday the Raiderettes traveled to Avoca to face the AHSTW Lady Vikes. Right out of the gate, AHSTW set the tone with a Claire Harris three. Mount Ayr fell behind early before a short run brought them within seven as the buzzer sounded, bringing an end to the first…

Mt. Ayr 73, Red Oak 63 The Raiders squeezed in one last contest before district play last Thursday, February 11. Mount Ayr hosted the Red Oak Tigers who came into the contest at 9-10. The two teams stuck side-by-side throughout the contest as they jockeyed for the lead. The Raiders took a 16-11 lead after…

Mount Ayr recently advanced five wrestlers onto district wrestling for a shot at a State Wrestling Tournament appearance. Trae Ehlen, Jaydon Knight, Bryce Shaha, Drew Ehlen and Jarrett Webb all traveled to Underwood for their district meet. Four of the five wrestlers advanced to “The Well” after a day of hard-fought victories. Bryce Shaha, Trae…

NV 66, Mt. Ayr 53 The Raider basketball team met the Nodaway Valley Wolverines on their home court last week and were unable to hold off the Wolverine attack late in the game. The Raiders led Nodaway Valley in the first, 18-16, but the Wolverines outscored Mount Ayr in the next three quarters to defeat…

NV 59, Mt. Ayr 42 The Raiderettes met up with the Nodaway Valley Wolverines for the second time this season last week and were unable to stick with the high-powered Wolverine team. The Raiderettes had trouble at the bucket, shooting 30 percent from the field and 57 percent from the stripe. The Raiderettes were led…

The Raider wrestlers began their postseason road to “The Well” last Saturday in Corning. After sectionals, the Raiders saw five move on to districts that will take place this Saturday at Underwood at 12 p.m. Wrestlers that placed first or second were able to move on. At 106, Drew Ehlen (32-4) was able to advance…

Mt. Ayr 63, EU 46 The Raiders took a short road trip to Afton to face the East Union Eagles last Friday night after a short break from the hardwood after winter weather forced postponements earlier in the week. The Raiders outpaced the Eagles 63-46 after a strong defensive showing throughout the contest, which helped…

CD  32, Mt. Ayr 29 Three points separated the two teams in Mount Ayr Monday night, unfortunately for Mount Ayr, the Central Decatur Cardinals came out on top. The contest was all defense as the Raiderettes trailed the Cardinals 9-8 after one, but the second quarter saw the Cardinals grow their lead 18-10 heading into…

Quad State Classic Two Raider wrestlers recently joined rare Raider company after getting their 150th wins. Seniors Trae Ehlen and Bryce Shaha have been wrestling with each other since they were four years old and happened to reach 150 career wins at the same meet in Maryville despite going through different injuries and outcomes throughout…