Area Sports

The Raider wrestlers were able to host a home meet on January 30, inviting Bedford-Lenox and Maryville, Missouri wrestlers to town. Mount Ayr wrestled the Maryville Spoofhounds first. Jarrett Webb, Byrce Shaha, Trey Fooken, Talal Rahahleh and Drew Ehlen all received a bye. Payton Fleharty was able to get a win over Brayden Beattie by…

Mt. Ayr 62, VM 24 The Raiderettes stunned the Van Meter Bulldogs last Tuesday night. Mount Ayr came out hot, scoring 20 points in the first quarter and allowing Van Meter only seven. “Our girls are playing at a high level right now and they are fun to watch,” said coach Thad Streit. “You look…

Sam Stewart is surrounded by her family, Mount Ayr coach Thad Streit, and her soon to be college coach (behind Stewart) as she signs to Peru State College to play basketball next season. Stewart currently leads the Raiderettes in scoring and has set the All-Time scoring record for the Raiderettes.

Reas Knapp (seated) is surrounded by his family on the left and football coaches on the right as he signs to Dordt to play football next year. Knapp was a staple on the Raider defense and will head to Sioux City where he will play for the Dordt Defenders.

MStM 62, Mt. Ayr 45 Last Friday night, two Pride of Iowa powerhouses met in Mount Ayr. The Martensdale-St. Mary’s Blue Devils, despite having school called off that morning due to weather. The Blue Devils came out strong, outscoring the Raiders 18-5. The Raiders kicked it up in the second, scoring 14 points, but allowed…

Mt. Ayr 50, MStM 47 The Raiderettes had a tall order to fill Friday night with a contest against the Martensdale-St. Mary Blue Devils. Starting off strong in the first quarter, outscoring the Blue Devils 20-11, Mount Ayr let up in the second, allowing the Blue Devils press defense to create turnovers and opportunities to…

The Raider grappers recently traveled to Corning for the John J. Harris Tournament held over two days. The Raiders had a few podium finishes with Bryce Shaha taking the lone first place spot and Trae and Drew Ehlen both taking second in their respective weights. Trae Ehlen also received his 100th win of his career.…

The Mount Ayr bowling teams traveled to Greenfield last week for a meet against Nodaway Valley. The Raiderettes fell short, losing to the Wolverines 1778-1643. Hanna Ackley had the high total of the day, bowling a 260 combined of games 119 and 141. Kaitlyn Dolecheck bowled a combined 252 after games of 120 and 132.…

By: Rod Bastow The Mount Ayr wrestlers were back in action on January 16, with a trip to Creston.  It was a big meet with over 110 matches.  The meet included Wayne, Nodaway valley,East Union, Chariton, Norwalk, southeast warren,Creston and Mount Ayr.  After a slow start the young Raiders came up with a solid showing…

Three more wins for the Raiderettes improved them to 10-2 on the season, downing Southwest Valley and Central Decatur, snapping a 64-game win streak the Cardinals had against Pride of Iowa teams, as well as a non-conference game against Murray Monday night. Mt. Ayr 64, SWV 37 The Raiderettes defeated the Southwest Valley Timberwolves 64-37…