Area Sports
Raiders find success on the mats
The Raider wrestling team is off to a good start this year, with two meets under their belts, but took a big hit to the 120 weight class after Bryce Shaha had a knee injury in Osceola and will be out for an indeterminate time. The Raiders defeated Clarke, 48-36. DrJarrett Webb defeated Kayden Ludington…
Read MoreBowlers split matches Cardinals,Wolverines
The Mount Ayr bowling teams hosted the Clarinda Cardinals last Thursday in Mount Ayr. The Cardinals came prepared and had an astounding victory over the Raiders, scoring 2,754 to Mount Ayr’s 1,762. The Raiderd were led by Tony Daleska, bowling a 140 and 123. Michael McDaniel bowled the second highest totals of the day with…
Read MoreRaiderettes get win over Clarke Lady Indians
Mt. Ayr 78, Clarke 47 Monday night the Raiderettes traveled to Osceola to face the Clarke Lady Indians. Coming off a loss to Red Oak, Mount Ayr looked to get into the win column. Sam Stewart led the Raiderettes at the bucket, despite an ankle sprain during the Red Oak game, and looked quick and…
Read MoreRaiders down Clarke Indians Monday
Mt. Ayr 64, Clarke 46 The Raiders defeated the Clarke Indians in a one-sided contest in which the Raiders scores 64 points, led by Dawson Frost with 20, including two dunks. Isaac Grose scored 17 points with 12 rebounds and Payton Weehler scored seven points with seven assists in the win over the Indians. The…
Read MoreBowlers take season opener
The Mount Ayr bowling teams opened the winter season with a home meet against Lamoni-Central Decatur and Southeast Warren. The Raiderettes took home their first win of the season, scoring 1,676 while Southeast Warren took second with 1,402 and Lamoni-CD scored 1,317 for third. Kaitlyn Dolecheck had the highest combined score for the Raiderettes with…
Read MoreRaiderettes drop first outing to Red Oak
Red Oak 71, Mt. Ayr 41 The Raiderettes had their first game Monday night against the Red Oak Tigers. “Red Oak will probably be our toughest opponent all year. They were tall, long and very athletic,” said coach Thad Streit. “They are a pretty good team. On the other hand, I was disappointed in our…
Read MoreRaiderette basketball ranked top 10
The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union has released the 2019-20 preseason basketball rankings. The Raiderettes come in at number 10 in Class 2A after posting a 15-7 record during the 2018-19 campaign last season. Taking the top spot is Cascade, followed by North Linn and West Hancock to round out the top three. Mount…
Read MorePost-season football awards announced
The Raiders were well represented in District 8 after they had four selections to the Class 1A All-District team. Dawson Frost, Isaac Grose, Reas Knapp and Trae Ehlen were selected to the first team, while Jordan McAlexander, Cole Clymer and Keelan Klommhaus were given second team honors. Cayden lambert, Rhett Larson and Dawson Swank were…
Read MorePOI All-Conference volleyball announced
The Raiderettes had a lone nomination for the Pride of Iowa All-Conference team this year. Jaycee Knight was selected as an honorable mention. Knight, a senior, played in 61 sets this 2019 season and was 114-for-126 with 14 aces and led the team in assists with 303. Knight also recorded three blocks, 58 digs and…
Read MoreTimmerman joined by mother at ultrathon
Have you ever thought of running for six hours straight? How about 12? That is exactly what this mother and son duo accomplished this past Saturday in Witchita, Kansas. Isaac Timmerman and his mother Cortney Wilson competed in an ultrathon in which Timmerman competed in the 12 hour race, while Wilson competed in the six…
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