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The Wagner C team defeated the Titans 51-44 on Tuesday night. Wagner trailed by 1 point 14-13 after the first quarter and led 2927 heading into halftime. The Red Raiders trailed by 3 heading into the fourt quarter but they played great defense and took a late lead to win the game.

The Red Raider JV suffered its second loss of the season to MVP on Tuesday. The Red Raiders led 21-18 at halftime but struggled with the press of the Titans and lost 50-40.

The Wagner 7th grade boys’ basketball team traveled to Scotland for a game against the Highlanders on Thursday, January 26. They played a mixed squad of 8th, 7th and 6th graders. The Raiders got off to a quick start and built a 10-7 lead after the first quarter.

The Lady Raiders traveled to the campus of the University of Mt. Marty in Yankton to take on the Lady Cougars of Viborg-Hurley this last Saturday night in girls basketball action. This was a make-up game from the Sacred Hoops Classic that was held at Augustana University January 28th.

The Wagner 7/8 basketball teams travelled to Gregory to face the Gorillas for a pair of games on Thursday, February 2. In the 7th grade game, the Raiders got off to a slow start on offense as they faced a 2-3 zone defense for the first time this season.

The Wagner Raider 7/8 basketball teams hosted the Tripp-Delmont/Armour Nighthawks for a pair of games at the Armory on Monday, January 30. In the 7th grade game, the Raiders got off to a fast start on offense and built a double-digit lead early in the game.

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.

The Lady Raiders finally got to play in front of a home crowd. It was January 10th when they last played a game here in Wagner. It was no easy task as the Hanson Beavers came to town.

The Lady Raiders traveled to Irene to take on the Irene-Wakonda Eagles. Wagner would be the team flying high on this night. The Raiders would open the game on a 9-0 run. They would hold a 22-12 advantage after the first and then a 43-17 lead at the half.

Vault Results: Emersyn Tucker scored an 8.325, Jasmine Gilbert scored a 9.050 and placed 5th, Raelynn Kuhlman scored a 7.70, Karli Kotab scored a 7.80, Mia Dion scored an 8.0275, Amelia Rothgeber scored a 7.775, and Alexys Rueb scored a 9.20 and placed 2nd.