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Coach Bailey Lagge had these remarks on the boys basketball season coming to an end: "I thought this season we had a lot of players make big improvements in their game. We were able to come together for a few wins while improving and playing teams tough all season. I am really proud of the leadership shown by the seniors on our team and how they modeled putting forth 100% effort. We had kids step into new roles and really help out the team. Thank you to Coach Wince and Coach Fathke for their help with the program and a big thank you to the community for all their support. Looking forward to a productive offseason and improving next season."
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On March 3 Avon cheerleaders and student body held a pep rally to send the girls basketball team off to the SoDak 16 in Huron against the DeSmet Bulldogs.
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Going into post play, the Lady Pirates were third seed in Class B Region 6. The quarterfinal game took place in Avon on February 22 against the Marty Braves. The Lady Pirates ran away with a 72-29 win which set them up to play Platte-Geddes on a neutral court. The Panthers met up with the Lady Pirates in the Corn Palace for the Semifinal game. A 42-28 loss sent the Panthers home and the Lady Pirates to the SoDak 16 game! The number two seed DeSmet Bulldogs, and the fifteen seed Lady Pirates played in the Huron Arena on March 3. After a tough fight, the Lady Pirates fell just short with a final score of 44-57.
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This year's elementary Winter Olympics was held on February 24. Lindsey Fathke, 6th grade teacher, was in charge of this year's Olympics. It was successful because of the help of Student Body council members Samantha Brodeen, Katie Gretschmann, Reece Loewe, and Tiffany Pelton, as well as the assistance of PE teacher, Mr. Tim Leibel, who supplied all of the equipment. They were able to have a great turnout this year.
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Sophomore Tyler Tjeerdsma wrestled February 26 in Sioux Falls in the 126 pound weight class. Tjeerdsma ended up placing seventh at state. Tjeerdsma said, “Keeping my mind right to make weight was the most challenging part of wrestling at state.” Spending time with the wrestling team was Tjeerdsma’s most enjoyable part of state. Advice Tjeerdsma would give to younger wrestlers is, “Make the sport fun, but be competitive!” A quote Tjeerdsma lives by is, “Never give up!”
Read moreFreshman Ava Cline is in a dance studio called Première Dance Complex. She has been in dance for about five years now.
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Andes Central/Dakota Christian Thunder traveled to Plankinton Tuesday, March, 1st. Their season came to an end after they fell to Mt. Vernon/Plankinton 43-85 in the first round of Region 5A basketball.
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The Avon Lady Pirates traveled to the Huron Arena Thursday, March 3rd where they battled a tough DeSmet Bulldog team in the SoDak 16, with a final score of 44-57.
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