Area Sports
Mount Ayr wrestling sit at 5-1 heading into POI tournament
[Editors Note: “Last week I missed a couple matches for the Raiders after their win over Shenandoah. I regret the mistake.”] The Raiders defeated East Mills and Southwest Valley back on December 3, sweeping the competiton in Osceola. Against East Mills, the Raiders defeated the Wolverines 48-30. In the win, Jaydon Knight defeated Jack Gordon…
Read MoreRaiders second in Pride of Iowa after steamrolling to victory over Lenox, SEW
Mt. Ayr 79, Lenox 57 The Raiders hosted the Lenox Tigers last week in a contest that put head coach Bret Ruggles, even with former basketball head coach Delwyn Showalter, in the wins column at 176 wins. The Raiders outpaced Lenox 79-57 after a fast start that saw Mount Ayr leading the Tigers 20-10 after…
Read MoreRaiderettes add two more wins
Mt. Ayr 44, Lenox 40 The Raiderettes hosted the Lenox Tigers last week and came out wit a narrow 44-40 win against their Pride of Iowa foes. In what has become a theme for the Raiderettes, they began slow and finished with a lot of grit. Despite a slow start, the Raiderettes led 14-9 after…
Read MoreRuggles on top as MACHS winningest basketball coach
Coach Bret Ruggles has made a splash yet again in the Mount Ayr sports world, this time as head basketball coach. The 14 year veteran coach has just surpassed coach Delwyn Showalter as winningest coach in Mount Ayr boys basketball history with 177 wins. Ruggles tied the record held by Showalter December 8 after defeating…
Read MoreBowlers struggle in Clarinda
The Raider and Raiderette bowling teams traveled to Clarinda for the second meet of the season December 3. The Raiderette alley cats had three bowlers to compete, falling to the Cardinals by a score of 2,350 to 925. Despite the loss, the Raiderettes bowled well, led by Stephanie Post with a 242 and Laurie Belzer…
Read MoreRaiderettes find their way against Southwest Valley after loss to Panorama
Panora 50, Mt. Ayr 32 The Raiderettes had a tough outing against a strong Panorama Panther team last Tuesday, losing 50-32. “We have things to work on that’s for sure,” said coach Thad Streit. “Too many mistakes tonight. You can’t do that to a good team and expect to be in it at the end.”…
Read MoreRaiders split games last week
Panora 64, Mt. Ayr 44 A tough Tuesday night in Mount Ayr saw the Raiders fall to Panorama 64-44 in what was a close contest until the second half. The Raiders trailed by one after the first quarter and were still close after the first half buzzer sounded, trailing 34-30. Panora was able to make…
Read MoreRaider wrestlers pick up where they left off
The Mount Ayr wrestling Raiders have been off to a phenomenal start, picking up where they left off last season. Starting off with a dual at Shenandoah, the Raiders defeated the Mustangs 42-12. The Raiders got their first points with Keaton White receiving a forfeit at 160 pounds, however, Shenandoah took them right back with…
Read MoreBetty Sharp
Betty Sharp, 90, of Mount Ayr, died Saturday, November 28, 2020 at the Clearview Home in Mount Ayr. A private family Celebration of Life Service and burial will be at a later date. Memorials can be given to the family to be established at a later date. Online condolences can be given at www.powersfh.com. Betty…
Read MoreMount Ayr takes opening night win over Clarke Indians
Mt. Ayr 65, Clarke 43 The Clarke Indians came to Mount Ayr to face the Raiders in the first contest of the season for both teams. The Raiders did see early action in Central Decatur during the jamboree, however, a half of basketball against Ankeny Christian Academy did not show coach Bret Ruggles the production…
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