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On Saturday, August 26th the Wagner JV and Varsity teams traveled to Parkston to compete in the first tournament of the year. The JV team finished the day 1-3. Losses came from Parkston (15-25, 23-25), McCook Central/Montrose (17-25, 25-22, 7-15), and Warner (25-20, 13-25, 9-15). Then ended the day with a win over Kimball/White Lake (25-18, 27-25). The Varsity team finished 3-1. They defeated Parkston (25-19, 26-24), McCook Central/Montrose (25-14, 25-13), and Kimbal/White Lake 25-18, 25-18). The only loss on the day was to a tough Warner program (8-25, 10-25).
Read moreThe Avon Lady Pirate Volleyball team has put in a lot of workoverthesummerinorder to get ready for this year’s season. Amy Tyler was invited to host a two-day skills camp to help sharpen the players’ skill setsandopengymswereaconstant throughoutthesummer.
Read moreForthe2023footballseason,Avonwillseeanewhead coachtakechargeofthefootballprogram.ThePirates welcome new head coach, Justin Lukkes. Lukkes is a 2003 graduate of Avon High School. He grew up on a farm outside of Dante, and then moved to Avon when he started high school. Lukkes was very involved in Avon sports, being a part of the football, basketball, track, golf, baseball, and swim teams growing up. After graduation, Justin attended Mitchell Technical College where he majored in architectural design and building construction.
Read moreThe Andes Central/Dakota Christian Cross Country team is a very young team. They are coached by first year coach, Beth Harrington. There are no seniors or juniors on the team and only one sophomore and one freshman. Only one returning athlete has experience, and that is Eilie DeHaan. She qualified in 2022 for the state cross-country meet.
Read moreLake Francis Case will see a lot of activity on August 25th and 26th as anglers and fishing gurus converge on the area for the 2023 Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit (MWC) tournament.
Read moreThe Red Raiders defeated the Miller Rustlers Friday night with a score of 39 to 28 to open up the season. The Raiders offensive attack was lead by senior running back Jhett Breen who rushed 23 times for 150 yards and 4 touchdowns. Sophomore QB Gannon Knebel also contributed 73 yards on the ground and a touchdown. Knebel was also able to compete 3-5 passes for 56 yards. One being a 15 yard catch and pass to Junior wideout Hunter Lhotak for a touchdown.
Read moreWe started out our season with the Colome Cowboys on Thursday night, August 17th.
Read moreWe appreciate everyone who made our 2023 season at Wagner Speedway a success. We truly could not do it without the support of our sponsors, drivers and fans. Our championship night was packed with action!
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