Sports

Local champions of the Pitch, Hit & Run contest were: Beau Tolsma, Colt Wolf, Devonne Sesler, Daxton Fathke, Cowan Wolf and Haven Haenfler The following three were local champions and selected to participate in the Team championships either in Kansas City or St.

Mrs. Becky Haenfler, the 5th and 6th grade Language Arts teacher, has been doing a summer reading challenge for several years. Barnes and Nobles offers a summer reading program that requires students to read eight books over the summer and fill out a form to get a free book. In order to go on Mrs.

These last few weeks, the Lady Pirates hosted the Parkston Trojans and the AC/DC Thunder to start off their season. They also traveled to Tripp to play the Nighthawks, and Alcester to take on the Cubs.

There are a total of ten new elementary students at the Avon School. In the back row, from left to right, are Shaili Zephier, Shaileah Zephier, Nicholas Sedillo, DaVonne Sesler, and Gauge Maggs, and Jarod Maggs.

These last few weeks, the Lady Pirates hosted the Parkston Trojans and the AC/DC Thunder to start off their season. They also traveled to Tripp to play the Nighthawks, and Alcester to take on the Cubs.

With the new school year underway, homecoming week is quickly approaching. The theme for homecoming this year is “Superheroes.” The festivities for the exciting week commence on Monday, September 11, 2023 at 7:30 P.M. in the Avon gym with the crowning of homecoming king and queen.

Tuesday, September 5th Andes Central Dakota Christian Thunder Cross Country team traveled to Scotland to compete in their meet. Eilie DeHaan 19th place In varsity race (5,000 M). 25:05.31. Middle school girls (2,000 M): Out of 40 entries Makayla Jones placed 13th (10:12.

The 2023 Andes Central/ Dakota Christian Lady Thunder volleyball team is coached by head coach, Chris Derry, and assistant coaches Josie DeHaan, and Lisa Foley. Coach Derry has been coaching for 20 years and this will be his 5th year coaching volleyball.