The Lady Raiders traveled to Alexandria last Tuesday to take on the 11-1 Hanson Beavers. Hanson would jump out to an early 6-0 and take a 9-2 lead half way through the first quarter. Wagner would turn on the gas offensively and score 18 points to take a 20-15 lead going into the second quarter. The Raiders would continue to apply pressure and amp up the score holding a 35--21 halftime lead. Wagner would out score Hanson 25-17 in the second half to win the game 60-38. The Raiders would shoot 24-44 from the field for 56% while holding the Beavers to 15-50 for 30%. Wagner would go 3-5 from the line while Hanson would be 7-9. Wagner would commit 16 turnovers to 14 from Hanson. Macy Koupal would lead all scorers with 16 points, 9 boards, and 3 assists. Lydia Yost would follow that up with 15 points, 6 boards, 3 steals, and 2 assists. Ashlyn Koupal would record another double-double with 13 points, 13 rebounds, 5 blocks, 4 steals, and 3 assists. Braxton Nedved would be the 4th Raider in double figures with 11 points, and 7 assists. Hayden Knudsen would round out the scoring with 5 points, 3 assists, and 2 boards. “Defensively we came out and got after them in the half court which sped up their thought process. We did a great job of rebounding and controlled the glass 34-18. Our shooters knocked down shots for kick outs and reversals. We attacked the paint. A total different team when we do this. They did the same junk defenses we have seen in our past two losses but the girls were shot ready, and attack ready on offense. We didn’t stand around and watch the basketball. Great team effort!”

The JV team was defeated 17-39. Hannah Holzbauer led the Raiders with 7 points. Ravyn Medricky added 4 while Rico Fischer and Brooklin Nielsen each finished with 3.

The C team lost another close battle 20-28. Olivia Podzimek led all scorers with 11 points. Braelyn Scott finished with 6, Steph Atencio 2 and TyShay Medicine Bear 1 point.