The Wagner boys varsity team improved to 12-5 with a win at Burke Monday night. The game was tied 17-17 after the first period. Wagner took a 4 point lead 32-28 into half time. The game remained close throughout but Jesse Zephier and Preston McFayden made free throws down the stretch to help Wagner secure the victory 66-58.
Read moreThe Raiders were tied with Vermillion at half time Tuesday night before a disastrous third quarter dashed the boys hopes of an upset. The game was tied 33-33 at half time before Vermillion went on a 24-2 run in the third period. Wagner outscored Vermillion in the fourth period by 2 which made the final score 71-51. Parker Petry was 100 % from the field, he finished 8 for 8 and scored 17 points. Jesse Zephier added 12 points and 3 assists. Preston McFayded scored 8 points and had 4 assists. Javian Pesicka added 7 points, Frank Soukup sored 3 points, Carter Cournoyer and Brady Cournoyer each scored 2 points.
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SDHSAA Region 3B Results for Wagner:
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Results from the SDHSAA Region 3B held in Parkston Saturday include: 106
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Andes Central/Dakota Christian defeated Kimball- White Lake Thursday, February 15th 53-43.
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The Lady Raiders finished up their regular season last Friday night hosting the Platte-Geddes Black Panthers on Senior Night. The Panthers would start out hitting their first 5 shots to take a 12-4 lead but the Raiders would settle in and then go on a 13-3 run to end the first quarter to take a 17-15 lead. The Panthers would put up a fight until half trailing the Raiders 32-26. The second half would all belong to the Raiders out scoring the Panthers 42-15 claiming a 74-42 victory. With the win the Raiders secured home court advantage through region play. This win also means the Raiders are Co-Champs of the SESD conference as Parkston knocked off Mt Vernon Plankinton last Tuesday. Wagner was led by Ashlyn Koupal with 28 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocks. Macy Koupal would finish with 17 points, 8 boards, 4 assists, and 2 blocks. Lydia Yost would be the third Raider in double figures with 16 points, 6 assists, 2 boards, and 2 steals. Hayden Knudsen would finish with 6 points, 2 boards, and 2 steals. Braxton Nedved would finish with 3 points, 3 boards, and 2 assists. Ravyn Medricky would finish with 2 points, and Aubrey Medricky would make her season debut and score 2 points on Senior night!. Wagner would shoot 25-52 for 48% while the Panthers would shoot 16-16 for 35%. Wagner would outrebound the Panthers 28-24 and commit only 5 turnovers compared to 17 from Platte-Geddes. Wagner would go 16-16 from the charity stripe while the Panthers would go 3-8. “What a great way for our Seniors to end their regular season with a win securing home court throughout regions. We got off to a slow start offensively and defensively but once we settled in on defense and got stops and pushed the tempo in our favor it made it harder for the Panthers to play fast. Now on to post-season where everyone comes in on an even playing field. Great job ladies!”
Read moreThe Wagner boys got back to their winning ways Friday night in Chamberlain. The Raiders jumped out to a 18-10 lead after the first period and led 27-21 at half time. The boys played great defense in the third quarter, Chamberlain only managed 4 points to Wagner’s 18 which made the score 45-25 heading into the final frame. The Raiders held on to their lead and won the game 61-43. Parker Petry had an excellent night shooting, he went 10 of 11 from the field, he scored 21 points to lead the team. Preston McFayden added 13, Carter Cournoyer added 12 points, Joey Cournoyer Jr. added 9, Brady Cournoyer 4 and Carlos Galindo 2. The Wagner boys are now 11-5, they travel to Burke on Monday.
Read moreWagner lost a tough road game on Tuesday night in Gregory. The boys struggled from the beginning of the game and fell behind 15-4 after the first period. Gregory poured it on in the second quarter, they took a 32-8 lead into the half. Wagner played better offensively in the second half but never got close to the Gorillas. Gregory won the game by a final score of 61-32. The Wagner boys had balanced scoring, Preston McFayden led the team with 9, Joey Cournoyer Jr added 6, Brady Cournoyer scored 5, Jesse Zephier 4, Carter Couroyer, Parker Petry, Carlos Galindo and Braxton Knudsen all scored 2 apiece. Wagner falls to 10-5 with the loss.
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