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It is not often that a family gets to watch three of their children play on the same sports team. Luckily for Joey and Antoinette Cournoyer that is their current reality when it comes to their sons’ Carter, Joey and Brady. Senior twins, Carter and Joey, along with their brother, Brady, a junior, all play on the WCS Red Raider boys’ basketball team.
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The Wagner varsity boys basketball team won their 5th consecutive game Thursday night against ACDC. The boys got out to a 13-8 lead after the first period and led 24-17 at the half. The boys could not pull away from the Thunder, the game was tied 36-36 with 6 minutes left. Wagner went on a 9-0 run highlighted by a Preston McFayden 3 and a basket and free throw by Joey Cournoyer Jr. The Raiders won the game by a final score of 54-44. Joey Cournoyer Jr. filled up the stat sheet with 19 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 deflections, and 2 steals. Preston McFayden scored 14 points and had 7 rebounds, Parker Petry scored 11 points, Carter Cournoyer scored 4 points and had 8 rebounds, Jesse Zephier, Braxton Knudsen and Brady Cournoyer each scored 2 points. This win clinches the LMVC conference title for the boys, they finished undefeated in the conference.
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The Raiders traveled to Hanson Tuesday night to take on Hanson. The boys were ranked just above the Beavers in the region standing prior to the game. The game was close the entire way, the score was 17-17 after the first period and Hanson led 28-27 at the half. Wagner pulled ahead 38-36 after three periods. Hanson took an early lead in the fourth quarter, the Raiders found themselves down by 4 with just under 2 minutes remaining. Carter Cournoyer made a 2 point basket and Joey Cournoyer Jr.
Read moreThe Lady Raiders traveled to Lake Andes to take on the ACDC Thunder last Thursday night in girls basketball action. The game would start in a sea-saw battle with both teams taking lead changes in the early minutes. Halfway through the first quarter Wagner would go on a 10-0 run to hold a 2116 advantage after the first period. Wagner would pour in the points in the second quarter racking up 27 to take a 48-30 lead into half. The Raiders wouldn’t score until half the quarter elapsed in the 3rd as shots would go in and out. Wagner would still hold a 56-42 lead. Both teams would score 14 in the 4th quarter and Wagner would win 70-56 and be lone LMVC Conference champions for the 3rd straight year. Wagner would shoot 25-54 from the field for 46% while the Thunder would 22-58 for 37%. Wagner would get out rebounded 30-29 on the glass. Both teams would commit 15 turnovers. Wagner would go perfect from the charity stripe 15-15 while ACDC would go 4-9. Ashlyn Koupal would pour in 37 points, grab 13 boards, block 6 shots, grab 3 steals, and dish out 3 assists. Macy Koupal would follow that with 25 points, 8 boards, and 5 assists. Lydia Yost would finish 3 points, 4 boards, and dish out 3 assists. Braxton Nedved would chase their best player again all night and cause fits for the Thunder on the defensive end. She would finish with 3 points, and dish out 4 assists. Hayden Knudsen would round out the scoring with 2 points, and 2 boards. “Offensively we did a great job in transition. The guards pushed the ball and we got post buries for one on one opportunities. The shots just didn’t fall from the perimeter like they did on Tuesday at Hanson but there were so many that were in and out! Defensively we were a bit off and just didn’t do a great job of keeping them out of the paint. They hit some open looks where we left people open as that will happen when we are defensive scheming that way. We did give them 10 offensive rebounds where we only got 6. This has been a stretch now where we have played our 5th game in 8 days dating back to Jan. 25. It’s the point of the season where the wear and tear starts to play a little bit in the equation. Practices now will be short to the point and the girls have to get their rest on the off days!”
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The Lady Raiders traveled to Alexandria last Tuesday to take on the 11-1 Hanson Beavers. Hanson would jump out to an early 6-0 and take a 9-2 lead half way through the first quarter. Wagner would turn on the gas offensively and score 18 points to take a 20-15 lead going into the second quarter. The Raiders would continue to apply pressure and amp up the score holding a 35--21 halftime lead. Wagner would out score Hanson 25-17 in the second half to win the game 60-38. The Raiders would shoot 24-44 from the field for 56% while holding the Beavers to 15-50 for 30%. Wagner would go 3-5 from the line while Hanson would be 7-9. Wagner would commit 16 turnovers to 14 from Hanson. Macy Koupal would lead all scorers with 16 points, 9 boards, and 3 assists. Lydia Yost would follow that up with 15 points, 6 boards, 3 steals, and 2 assists. Ashlyn Koupal would record another double-double with 13 points, 13 rebounds, 5 blocks, 4 steals, and 3 assists. Braxton Nedved would be the 4th Raider in double figures with 11 points, and 7 assists. Hayden Knudsen would round out the scoring with 5 points, 3 assists, and 2 boards. “Defensively we came out and got after them in the half court which sped up their thought process. We did a great job of rebounding and controlled the glass 34-18. Our shooters knocked down shots for kick outs and reversals. We attacked the paint. A total different team when we do this. They did the same junk defenses we have seen in our past two losses but the girls were shot ready, and attack ready on offense. We didn’t stand around and watch the basketball. Great team effort!”
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Wagner Bon Homme gymnasts just missed making it to state as a team at the Region meet held in Hot Springs, SD Friday, February 2nd It came down to 3 tenths of a point tonight. These girls beat the final qualifying team in ALL EVENTS except bars. This event has continued to be the thorn in our side all season. Tonight, even with the gains we have made all season, this event was what separated us from the team day state competition, unfortunately. A huge shout out to Raelynn Kuhlman who literally stood as an extra security for some of her teammates tonight. It was heart-warming to see how much trust her teammates have in her. Trust and leadership are an important part of being a senior. These seniors all shared the part of leading this team in their own unique way. Thank you, girls! You will be missed. Although we did not make it as a team, both Alexys Rueb and Jasmine Ruelas-Gilbert earned their chances to compete all four events! Thank you again to all the gymnasts’ parents and families for the support you have given to your daughter, the team, and the coaches for all these years. We are all lucky to have such a great support system. Jasmine and Alexys… GO FINISH YOUR SEASON BY SHOWING WHAT YOUR CAPABLE OF ACCOMPLISHING!!!! We are all cheering you on!!
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