The Avon Lady Pirates traveled to Lake Andes on Thursday evening, January 22, to take on the Andes Central/ Dakota Christian Thunder in a double-header and came away with an impressive 60-30 victory. Avon set the tone early and never looked back, building momentum on both ends of the floor.
The Avon Lady Pirates were on the road Monday night, January 19, taking on Kimball/White Lake and turned in a strong performance to earn a 53–20 victory. Rilyn Thury led all scorers with 24 points and was dominant on both ends of the floor, adding 11 rebounds and 6 steals.
The Avon Lady Pirates hosted Viborg-Hurley on Tuesday evening, January 20, and put together a strong team effort to earn a convincing 54-24 victory. Rilyn Thury led the Pirates on the scoreboard with 23 points, while Jordyn Voigt added 11 and Brielle Voigt chipped in 10.
Powerlifting has quietly become a steady and growing part of the Avon School District’s activities, and under the guidance of Coach Kamron Haase, the Avon Pirates powerlifting team continues to build both strength and camaraderie.
The Avon Pirates boys basketball team traveled to Lake Andes on January 22 and put together a strong effort, but came up short as time expired, falling 52–49 to ACDC. Avon battled throughout the night and stayed within striking distance until the final buzzer.
The Avon boys took the court following the Lady Pirates’ win against Kimball-White Lake and delivered another strong performance, earning a 75–31 victory. Dominic Doom led the Pirates with 25 points while adding 8 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal.
On January 10, AC/DC took part in Dakota Christian Boys Middle School Basketball Tournament. AC/DC MS BBB came away with a well-earned 3rd place finish.
In the first game of the day the AC/DC MS Boys tool on Platte/Geddes 7th Graders.