Sports

The Wagner C team lost in overtime at the buzzer in Parkston Thursday night. The Red Raiders fell behind 12-10 after the first period but outscored Parkston 11-4 in the second quarter to take a 21-16 lead into half time. Wagner led 31-25 heading into the fourth quarter.

The Red Raider C team picked up their second win of the season in O’Neill Tuesday. The Red Raiders jumped out to an early lead 11-4 after the first quarter and 24-10 at half time. Wagner led 34-16 after three quarters and won the game 44--27.

Wagner took on O’Neil on Tuesday night in Nebraska. Wagner had trouble keeping up with a very good Eagles team. O’Neill made 46% of their shots from behind the arch and 55% of their 2 point field goals. Wagner fell behind early and never caught up.

The Wagner boys JV continued their winning ways on Tuesday in O’Neill Nebraska. Much like Monday night it was Wagner’s fourth quarter defense that helped them win the game. Wagner was tied 1414 with O’Neill after 1 quarter and trailed 24-21 at half time.

The Lady Raiders traveled to O’Neill to take on the Eagles last Tuesday night in girls basketball action. This would be the 3rd game in 4 days for the Raiders. That wouldn’t slow the Raiders down as they jumped out to an early 9-1 lead and rolled to a 75-27 victory.

The Lady Raiders traveled to Ethan to take on the Rustlers in girls basketball action last Monday. Wagner would have to polish off the rust after the 1st quarter as they would trail 13-14.

Congrats to all of you on a successful start to your seasons. We are very excited to have each of you participating in our All-Girls Classic on Saturday Jan. 28th at the Elmen Center located on the campus of Augustana University.

Avon 16 16 11 8 51 FA/M 7 11 7 14 39 Avon hosted Freeman Academy/ Marion on Tuesday, January 10th for a double-header. The Lady Pirates came out strong to take the lead and never looked back taking the win 51-39. Leading the scoring attack was Courtney Sees with 20 points.

Following the girls big win the boys took the court and played a great game but came up short as the final buzzer sounded 65-69. Landon Thury led the scoring attack with 28 points, Aziah Meyer had 18 and Trace Pelton added 10.

The wrestlers from Bon Homme-Avon traveled to Colton for the Tri-Valley Invitational January 14 and placed sixth among 19 teams. Eight wrestlers placed in their respective weight class. Team points: Miller-Highmore-Harrold 172.5, Tri-Valley 158.