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The Avon Lady Pirates traveled to Canistota on Tuesday, January 13, and came away with a strong 53-22 victory.
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Week 1 of the 101st Legislative Session is already in the books. The drive to Pierre was tough, not because of the roads, but because it meant leaving my family behind. The drive home was tough for the opposite reason: I couldn’t wait to get back, but Mother Nature had other plans, with blistering winds and whiteout conditions.
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BHSA-28, Yankton-24 On January 23 at Tyndall, the Bon Homme/Scotland/ Avon girls won a 28-24 dual vs. Yankton. Yankton took a big 18-0 lead as Adrianna Boucher won by fall over Tatum Palsma in 1:53 at 100, Chloe Caton won by fall over Sydney Johnson in 5:28 at 115, and Alexis Brenden won by fall over Jasmine Ruelas-Hertz in 5:23 at 120. The hosts scored the next 22 points with Charlie Faehnrich taking a forfeit at 125, Harper Kracht won a major decision 15-2 over Sofia Delgado at 130, Hadlee Kracht at 135 won by fall over Jaclyn Kyte in 1:48, and Bailey Kemnitz won by forfeit at 140. The teams traded forfeits at 145 and 190 with Winry Yaggie and Hope Kemnitz giving the home team a four-point win.
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The Avon Lady Pirates hosted Gregory on Monday, January 12, for a make-up contest and came alive in the second half to secure a 50-39 victory.
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Avon Middle School English language arts teacher Becky Haenfler has been nominated forNationalLifeGroup’s2025-26LifeChanger of the Year award. National Life Group’s LifeChanger of the Year recognizes and rewards the very best K-12 educators and school district employees across the United States who are making a difference in the lives of students by exemplifying excellence, positive influence, and leadership.
Read morePIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and Charles Mix County State’s Attorney Steve Cotton announce that a Wagner man has been arrested in connection with a fatal vehicle-related incident that occurred Saturday night near Wagner.
Read moreHER SHEY, P a. — Outstanding Farmers of America (OFA) announced today that Tanner Hento of Avon, has been named a finalist for the 2026 National Outstanding Young Farmer of America (NOYF) Award.
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