Area Sports

MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Raiders began a busy three game week by taking care of business at home against Murray 69-24 on Monday in Mount Ayr. Mount Ayr was dominant from the tip-off as the took a 27-3 first-quarter lead. It was more of the same in the second quarter as the Raiders had…

MOUNT AYR, Iowa — A close game early turned into a rout as the Raiders defeated Wayne 68-47 on Friday night in Mount Ayr. The game was back-and-forth early as the two teams were tied 15-15 at the end of the first quarter. Mount Ayr would find the scoring touch in the second quarter as…

MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The No. 15 Raiderettes were able to sweep action on the hardwood this past week heading into the final stretch of the regular season. Last Friday the Raiderettes defeated Wayne 54-28 in Mount Ayr. Mount Ayr jumped out to a double digit first quarter lead and never looked back. In the…

During the weekend, our Bowling Teams traveled to Des Moines for the Pride of Iowa Bowling Meet! Both Girls and Boys teams finished 4th overall…. The top scores are as follows Girls: Gracie O’Brien (187), Trinity Duffy (182) Boys: Nick Triggs (356), Calvin Main (251)

Information from Mount Ayr Schools The Ron Scott Duals finished up on Saturday Afternoon with the Raiders finishing 4th overall. The All-Tournament Team included Weston Adams and Nathan Roemer. Bracken Collier was awarded the prestigious Ron Scott Wrestler of Character Award.

By Dalton Shadle MOUNT AYR, Iowa – On Tuesday, January 13 the Raiders defended their home court and picked up a win 67-51 against the Nodaway Valley Wolverines. The Raiders kept the Wolverines trailing in score all the way to the fourth quarter where the Wolverines out scored them by one point. Senior Jackson Ruggles…

Raiderettes middle school wrestling team Alba Friedrich, Ryleigh Rumple, Shay Schuitema and LeaAnn Swank. Kymree Verbick Alba Friedrich, Shay Schuitema, and Ryleigh Rumple went 5-3 in meet at Bedford, Iowa.

By Dalton Shadle Mount Ayr, Iowa – Last week, on Tuesday, January 13 the Raiderettes took a hit to their perfect record with a narrow 73-71 loss against the Nodaway Valley in Mount Ayr. Mount Ayr (12-1) fell behind early trailing 17-11 after one quarter. The high-scoring affair continued in the second quarter as the…