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PIRATES OUTLAST HANSON IN TRIPLE-OT THRILLER

The Avon Pirates battled through three overtimes to earn a hard-fought 74-69 victory over Hanson in an exciting boys basketball matchup. Al’Shamon Gunter and Zander Fathke each poured in 21 points to lead the Pirates, while Cale Cooper added 13 points and Dominic Doom chipped in eight.
Grayson Ratzlaffff battles through the defense on his way to the basket. Photos by Barb Pechous

JASMINE RUELAS-HERTZ WINS AT CANTON

Jasmine Ruelas-Hertz defeated number-one rated Olivia Anderson (Watertown) in the championship match at 120 pounds by fall in 5:36 in a back-and-forth match.
Jasmine Ruelas-Hertz (named outstanding wrestler at the Canton tournament) pictured with Jeremy Ask, tournament director and Canton assistant coach. Courtesy Photo

BON HOMME/AVON HOSTS WRESTLING QUAD

Bon Homme/Avon held a Quad on Tuesday, December 16 with Marion/Freeman and Parker. Results from the Quad: 106: Cash Campbell over Unknown (For.
Weston Bierema

EARLY ROAD CHALLENGES FOR LADY PIRATES OPENER

The Avon Lady Pirates hit the road Tuesday night, December 16th to open their season against Corsica/Stickney, where they suffered a tough 51-16 loss. Kaydence Metzger led the Lady Pirates on the scoreboard with six points, while Rilyn Thury added four.
EARLY ROAD CHALLENGES FOR LADY PIRATES OPENER

PIRATES OPEN SEASON WITH TWO ROUGH ROAD LOSSES

The Avon Pirates opened their season with a hard-fought contest on Tuesday night, but came up just short in a 50-47 loss to Corsica/Stickney. Avon battled throughout the night and kept the game within reach until the final minutes.
PIRATES OPEN SEASON WITH TWO ROUGH ROAD LOSSES

THUNDER BASKETBALL ACTION

The Thunder girls and boys faced off against Gayville-Volin Raiders in Gayville last Thursday where both varsity boys and girls took the loss: boys 32-54; girls 19-48. No coach's report available at print time! Photos by Barb Pechous
Lilly Niewenhuis

WAGNER BON HOMME GYMNASTS SHOW GROWTH AT PEH DUAL

The Wagner Bon Homme gymnastics team competed in a dual against Parkston–Ethan–Hutchinson (PEH) on Saturday, December 20, and showed noticeable improvement from their season-opening meet.

COLD NIGHT, HOT SHOOTING AS LADY RAIDERS HOST KNIGHT HAWKS

It was a cold, blustery, and windy day last Thursday as the TDA Knight Hawks came to town to take on the Lady Raiders. The opening quarter was a slow start for Wagner, as the teams were tied 7–7 midway through the period.
Ashlyn Koupal

DEFENSE FUELS LADY RAIDERS’ SEASON-OPENING VICTORY

Basketball season finally seemed to arrive last Tuesday as the Lady Raiders hosted their region foes, the Mt. Vernon Plankinton Titans. Wagner opened the game on an 11–1 run in the first quarter and never looked back.
Peytyn Wiechmann
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