Sports

On Monday, the Avon Lady Pirates defeated the Freeman Marion Phoenix in softball in a wild cold game at Yankton Sertoma Park. The Phoenix struck first, scoring 2 runs in the bottom of the first inning. In the top of the second, Kaydence Metzger singled and Abby Gretschmann walked.

The Wagner softball team opened its season with a mix of excitement and early challenges, highlighted by a narrow 14-13 victory over Winner last Thursday before competing in a tournament Saturday, April 11 in Avon.

Applications are currently being accepted for Preschool Enrollment at Avon School District for the 2026-2027 school year. Applicants must be four years of age by August 31. Please return applications by May 29, 2026. The cost for the program is $130 per month.

The Avon Lady Pirate softball team split a triangular last Tuesday at Sanford Fields in Sioux Falls. In the first game against Clark-Willow Lake the Cyclones pushed across a run in the top of the first on a walk and series of passed balls. The Pirates responded with two in the bottom of the first.

The Gregory Athletics Club hosted the 33rd Annual East - West Shootout on Monday, March 23, 2026. The event features area high school seniors and gives them a chance to have a night of fun on the court playing together with friends, whom are sometimes rivals during the regular season.