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The Wagner Lady Raiders starters take a break after working their way to a good lead to give their teammates an opportunity for some game time action. Photos and story on page 5. Photos by Barb Pechous.
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On Wednesday, January 12th, Becky Brunsing rang the bell to bring the meeting to order. Guests were introduced, Alaina Bechen, guest and daughter of Amanda Bechen. Pastor Laurie led the group in prayer.
Read moreLifeServe Blood Center, the SOLE supplier to over 120 hospitals in South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska, is seeking eligible blood donors to give blood at an upcoming community blood drive. Blood is a vital part of treatment for countless illnesses and injuries afflicting local hospital patients. Generous community members who give blood with LifeServe Blood Center are directly impacting patients in their local hospitals. To ensure blood is available, please schedule your appointment by visiting www.lifeservebloodcenter.org or by calling 800-287-4903.
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The Carlson family would like to announce the birth of their son, Oliver Nedved. Oliver arrived on June 10, 2021; weighing 7lbs and 21 in long. He was welcomed by big sister Aurora, big brother Elijah and parents Stephanie and Adam Carlson of Rockton, IL. Grandparents are Steve and Debbie Carlson of Rockford, IL and Joe and Judy Nedved of Wagner.
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The team participated in the Madison Gymnastics Invite on January 11th. Results follow:
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The Lady Raiders traveled to Gregory last Tuesday night in girls’ basketball action to complete their 5 game road trip. The Raiders would start out to a 5-0 lead and hold that margin after the first with a 14-9 lead. Gregory would play tough in the second quarter taking a 19-18 lead late in the second, but Wagner would finish the quarter on a 8-2 run to take a 26-21 lead into half. Wanger’s defense would stifle the Gorillas in the second half as the Raiders would out score them 27-11 and finish the game with a 53-32 victory. Wagner was led by a well-balanced scoring attack. Macy Koupal led all scorers with 11 points, while grabbing 8 boards, dishing out a team high 4 assists, and coming away with 2 steals. Shalayne Nagel would follow that up with 9 points, a team high 11 boards, 2 assists, and a team high 3 steals. Eve Zephier would add 9 points and grab 3 boards. Ashlyn Koupal would also net 9 points, grab 4 boards, and dish out 2 assists. Emma Yost would finish with 8 points and 4 boards. Lydia Yost would add 5 points and 7 boards off the bench. Jessica Kocer would round out the scoring with 2 points. Wagner would shoot 19-55 for 35% from the floor compared to jus 13-52 for 25% for the Gorillas. Wagner would own the glass with a 40-29 advantage. The Raiders would hit 8-9 from the line while Gregory would go 5-12. “Defensively we switched things up again by starting man and were giving easy looks. In zone we were very active and contested most of their shots. Offensively we started a bit slow and once we got some ball movement we created some open looks from the perimeter and knocked down those shots. We still need to do a better job of attacking.”
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