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Roll of Excellence
Read moreThe 8th grade Wagner boys’ basketball team opened their season with a 36-11 win over Avon on Thursday in the Avon gym. They jumped out to a 10-2 lead after the first quarter and pulled away in the third quarter by outscoring the Pirates 15-2 on their way to victory. Leading the way in scoring was Parker Petry and Tate Bair with 10 each. Preston McFayden added 8, Deshawn Sully had 4, and Jackson Rolston and Treyson Zephier each had 2 to round out the scoring. The Raiders are next in action on January 14 at home against Bon Homme in the auxiliary gym at the school. There will be a 7th and 8th grade game.
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Read moreThe Pirates traveled to Colome Monday, January 4 and came home with the win 52-48.
Read moreAvon Lady Pirates traveled to Mitchell Monday, December 21 to face off against Hanson at the Corn Palace. The girls played a great game but as the final buzzer sounded found themselves down 45-52.
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I’ve never been one to mince words or concern myself with political correctness, and I won’t today. While today’s column doesn’t apply to the majority of readers, we might all be in a position to encourage someone, tactfully if possible, to do something about their weight. Why? Obesity is a serious health issue. It can certainly lead to heart problems as well as diabetes, and it affects those we love.
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