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As area juniors focus upon their future and what they need to do to get ready for the next step in life after high school, they are also very aware that step might include taking an entrance exam, such as an ACT test. This is a test that often concerns students as it sometimes determines what opportunities they may or may not get to consider after they leave high school. Some students may want or need a specific score to qualify for a scholarship or they may just want to just meet the requirements of entering a specific educational program or college of their choice.
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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!”
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The 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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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.
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SDHSAA Region 3B Results for Wagner:
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“No man is an island, entire of itself, every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.” This is the beginning of a poem from 1624. In it, the poet John Donne appreciates how humans are all connected. Indeed, humans are social beings, and social connection is a factor in our health.
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