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The Avon Lady Pirates competed at the Great Plains Conference TournamentonSaturday,October 1st in Lake Andes.
Read moreTom Culver is the Superintendent, Athletic Director and is also the head football coach for the Avon School District. Mr. Culver has been with Avon for the last 24 years, all of which, he has been coaching football. His life outside of schoolisspentvisitinghisgrand kids and also playing golf. His other favorite things are taking his Harley out and lifting weights. One of his many hidden talents is that he can name most of the 70’s and80’ssongsincludingtheartists and titles. In fact, He knows all of the lyrics to Hotel California- By the Eagles.
Read moreThe Andes Central/Dakota Christian fell to Trip-Delmont/ Armour on Tuesday, September
Read moreThe Chamberlain Cross Country Meet, held last Thursday September 15, featured some of the top runners in the state. Pierce Baumberger of Miller ran an impressive 16:49 5K and Isabelle Bloker from Sioux Valley topped the girls field in 18:56.
Read moreAnna DeHaan and Lexi Schoenfelder were the two medalists for the Andes Central/ Dakota Christian Cross Country Team at the Platte Invitational Meet on Saturday, September 24. Anna finished in 8th Place (22:40) while Lexi ended up in 15th (23:23), Eilie DeHaan just missed a medal by 9 seconds finishing in 23rd (24:32). It was a tough day for the Thunder Girls Team who narrowly finished last in the team scoring with 40 points behind Centerville 32, Freeman Academy/Marion 32, Platte-Geddes 34, Burke 34, Gregory 37, and Hanson 38.
Read moreAndes Central Jr. High Volleyball team traveled to Wagner for a Jr High Volleyball Tournament on Saturday September 24. Teams included, Avon. Lake Andes, Wagner, Bon Homme, Gregory, Burke, Hanson and Parker. Final results were: 7th grade: 1st Parker, 2nd Bon Homme, 3rd Wagner B, 4th Avon, 5th Hanson, 6th Gregory, 7th Burke, 8th Wagner C.8th grade: 1st Avon, 2nd AC/DC, 3rd Burke, 4th Parker, 5th Hanson, 6th Gregory, 7th Wagner A, 8th Bon Homme.Photos by Jan Martin..
Read moreAvon Pirates traveled to Corsica for some Friday night football action. At the end of the first quarter Avon found themselves down 12-22, but came back in the 2nd quarter to add 8 to the scoreboard. ThethirdquarterendedscorelessforthePirates,butCorsica-Stickney ran in a touchdown. The fourth quarter, both teams ran in a touchdown, but as the final buzzer sounded the Pirates found themselves down 28-34 to take the loss.
Read moreAvon 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams traveled to Wagner Saturday, September 24 for the Jr. High Volleyball Tournament. Teams included were: Avon, Lake Andes, Wagner, Bon Homme, Gregory, Burke, Hanson and Parker. Final results were:
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