The Andes Central-Dakota Christian Thunder came to town last Thursday night in girls basketball action. The game would sway back and forth midway through the first quarter until the Raiders would hold a 14-10 advantage. Wagner would increase its lead to 10 midway only to see the Thunder claw their way back with in six points at halftime where the Raiders would hold a 32-26 advantage. Wagner would continue it’s scoring attack in the second half out scoring the Thunder 35-23 to win the game 67-49. Wagner would shoot 50% from the floor connecting on 28-55 attempts while the Thunder would go 18-37 for 49%. Wagner once again would dominate the glass winning the battle of boards 30-14. ACDC would commit 19 turnover compared just 10 from Wagner. Wagner would be led by Ashlyn Koupal’s 24 points, 7 boards, and 7 blocks. Shalayne Nagel would pack the stat line with 21 points, 9 boards, 6 assists, and 5 steals. Macy Koupal would add 9 points, 3 boards, and 2 assists. Emma Yost would finish with 6 points, 8 boards, 5 assists, 4 steals, and two blocks. Eve Zephier would add 4 points, 3 assists, and 2 steals. Lydia Yost would round out the scoring with 3 points and 2 boards. “ACDC is a solid team and their record of 11-2 speaks for itself. Offensively we did a great job of executing sets in the half court. Defensively we forced them into a position in the second half where they were uncomfortable in their offense and got them to force some shots. They also made some big three’s when they needed to. We dominated again on the glass which in turn gave us 18 more shots than the Thunder. We have to do a better job from the free throw line as in close games those points could decide the outcome.”

The JV was knotted up 17-17 at the half but fell short of a comeback losing 30-38. Hayden Fischer led the Raiders with 16 points. Aubrey Medricky finished with 8, Cadence Bernie 4 and Hazel Jensen 2.