Area Sports
Raiderettes overcome adversity against Clarke to take second win
Mt. Ayr 29, Clarke 26 Monday night marked the second outing for the Raiderettes in a contest that was slow to start against the Clarke Indians. In what was their 13th meeting in school history, the superstition of the number 13 may have come into play for both teams as the game tipped-off. Neither team…
Read MoreRaider basketball sees action at Central Decatur Jamboree
The Raider basketball team saw limited action on Monday night at a jamboree hosted by Central Decatur. The Raiders drew Ankeny Christian Academy and after one half of play the Eagles bested the Raiders, 27-25. Getting the start for the Raiders was Jaixen Frost, Payton Weehler, Cody Larson, Erik Trujillo and Riley Maudlin. “Offensively, we…
Read MoreNothing new from Governor Reynolds on high school sports
The rumor mill had been in full operation in the last week after Iowa Governor, Kim Reynolds, suspended middle school sports and left high school sports with heavy regulations. The question of why middle school and not high school sports was asked, with Governor Reynolds replying, “High school sports are easier to control.” The rumor…
Read MoreWeehler, Ehlen receive IPSWA All-State nod
Two Mount Ayr Raider football players were selected to the Iowa Print Sports Writer’s Association on Tuesday. Payton Weehler received a 1A second team nod at the linebacker position, while Trae Ehlen was selected to the third team at the defensive back spot. Throughout the season, Weehler dominated offenses with 55.5 tackles, 10 for…
Read MoreMount Ayr wrestlers look to repeat success
The Raider wrestling team is gearing up for another season after finishing last year third in the Pride of Iowa and 14-7 overall. Coaches Eric Ehlen and John Ford return with assistants Marcus Daughton and Kevin Trullinger. The Raiders are returning their core wrestlers from their third place finish last season, with Andi Gonzales their…
Read MoreRaiderettes rely on experience in 2020
The Raiderette basketball team is entering its 14th season under coach Thad Streit, who holds a career record of 223-84. Streit is assisted by Tiffany Bolles, who helped him coach the Raiderettes to a 19-4 record last season to tie for first place in the Pride of Iowa Conference. The 2019 campaign came to an…
Read MoreRaiders look to continue success despite heavy losses
The Mount Ayr Raiders open their 2020-21 season with a different feel as they have to revamp their varsity roster from last season. The Raiders have lost over 80 percent of their scoring as they graduated eight seniors from the 2019-2020 Sub-state Finalist team from last year. However, the “cupboard is not bare” as Mount…
Read MoreState limits spectators at high school events; suspends middle school sporting events
New Regulations Following Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds press conference last week concerning COVID-19 restrictions, the Iowa Athletic Association has updated its requirements for spectators at sporting events this upcoming winter season. In an email from the IHSAA, they stated, “We have received questions regarding the Governor’s November 10 proclamation as it pertains to indoor athletic…
Read MoreCoach Smith hangs it up after 42 years
The Raider football program will be without its offensive coordinator after 42 years. Coach James Smith, once a math instructor at Mount Ayr Community High School, has decided to call it a day, announcing his retirement after the closure of the 2020 Raider football season. Coach Smith was also a starter/official for the track season,…
Read MoreLarsen finishes 107th in State Cross Country meet in Fort Dodge
Raiderette cross country runner, Karlie Larsen, finished up her season last Saturday in Fort Dodge, where she competed with another 151 runners. Larsen, a sophomore, was the first Raiderette to compete at the state level in cross country since Adrian Richards back in 2012. The sophomore standout finished 107th at the meet, with a time…
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