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The Wanger boys basketball team lost to Bon Homme on Tuesday night in region play. The Raiders trailed 12-13 after the first period. Wagner outscored Bon Homme in the second period and led 26-22 at half time. Bon Homme outscored Wagner in both quarters of the second half and won the game on a buzzer beater 3 pointer 48-45. Joey Cournoyer Jr. had a game high 22 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. Carter Cournoyer had 9 points and had 11 rebounds. Parker Petry scored 8 points and Brady Cournoyer added 6 points. Wagner won the rebounding battle 41-22, the difference in the game was points off turnovers, Bon Homme scored 17 points off of Wagner’s 12 turnovers while the Red Raiders scored 4 points off of Bon Homme’s 5 turnovers. The Wagner boys team finished the season with a 12-9 record.
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Read moreAvon had two girl wrestlers on the Bon Homme/Scotland/ Avon girl’s wrestling team this 2023-2024 wrestling season. Ashley Tolsma and Hope Kemnitz were both first year wrestlers on the team. This is the fourth year since South Dakota first sanctioned girls wrestling in 2021. Even though it was the fourth year of SDHSAA sanctioned wrestling, in Avon this was not necessarily common knowledge. The 20232024 season was the first year that Avon has had any girl wrestlers.
Read moreThe wrestlers made the trip to Sioux Falls for the State WrestlingTournament.Going into this tournament I felt they were all ready to go and had prepared the right way. It was all about showing up and putting together the best matches oftheyear.Overthethreedays of wrestling it was a long and emotional grind, it takes a lot to keep your head on straight and stay focused. All of the wrestlershandledthepressure well and wrestled hard. They all should be proud of the season that they had, with some falling short of their goals they need to keep their heads high and start working for the next season. Congratulations to Peyton and Britney on their State Titles. These girls are hard workers and the dedication they have for this sport is something special to be a part of. The seniors of the group Jackson Caba placing 5th and TylerTjeerdsma6th.Thesetwo guys had a solid tournament and I felt they put together a few of the best matches of the season wrestling some of the top guys in the State. These guys have been a staple to this program and have nothing to hang their heads about. These guys will be missed and have been great leaders for all the youngguystolookupto.Thank you for all you have done for thisprogram,itwasaprivilege sitting in your corner. Thank you to all the families and fans that have supported this team all season long, it doesn't go unnoticed.Thankyoucoaches forallthatyouhavedone,itwas a good one.
Read moreAvon Little Pirates Cheer Camp participants performed at half-time of the boys basketball game Friday night.
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