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BON HOMME 23 25 25 25AC/DC 7 14 7 AVON 25 25 25 -The Andes Central/Dakota Christian Thunder volleyball team traveled to Tyndall on Tuesday, September 1, to take on the Bon Homme Cavaliers.The Thunder opened the match with a hard-fought 25-23 victory.

The Avon cross country team heads into the 2026 season with a good group of returning runners, along with several newcomers ready to see what they can accomplish this fall. Avon has nine runners out for cross country this season, with eight boys and one girl.

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The Avon Pirate football team traded the field for the pool last Tuesday evening for a little “fun” conditioning. The change of scenery gave the players a chance to cool off while still putting in the work as they continue to prepare for the season ahead.

The Avon Pirates opened their 2026 volleyball season at the Hanson Early Bird Volleyball Tournament on August 27, earning a victory over Platte-Geddes before falling to Freeman in three sets.Avon began the tournament with a straight-set win over Platte-Geddes, posting scores of 25-15 and 25-20.

Wagner picked up a 28-3 victory over Hot Springs, led by a strong rushing performance from Payne Petry. Petry finished with 144 yards rushing and scored all four of Wagner’s touchdowns. He also recorded four tackles and a sack on defense.

It was a beautiful morning on Thursday, August 27 when Wagner Cross Country took on their season opener in Beresford. This is a great meet to start off the season as it has so many diverse teams that Wagner doesn’t get to compete against in many of their other races.

The Wagner varsity team came ready to play as a team and had a great tournament in Parkston on Saturday, August 29th. The tournament consisted of five teams: Corsica/Stickney, McCook Central/Montrose, Parkston, Wagner, and Warner.

The Wagner volleyball team opened up its 2026 season against Vermillion on Thursday, August 27th. Wagner put up a good fight in the first two sets, but fell short with scores of 22-25, 23-25, and 13-25.Hannah Holzbauer and Ravyn Medricky led all hitters with five and four kills apiece.

Andes Central celebrated its 2026 Homecoming August 24–28 with a full week of activities, dress-up days and school spirit.Students began the week with Patriotic Day on Monday, followed by Twin Day on Tuesday, Neon Day on Wednesday, Celebrity Look-Alike Day on Thursday, and Spirit Day on Friday.