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PIRATES TAKE ON THE CHARGERS

10 hours 42 sec ago By News Staff

On Thursday, the Lady Pirates traveled to Yankton to play the Sioux Falls Christian Chargers. The Pirates fell short by a score of 13-1. Macy Voigt, Kaydence Metzger, and Rilyn Thury were on the hill for Avon. The girls pitched well but were hurt by several Pirate errors. Leading hitters for the Pirates were Rilyn Thury with two singles, Pria Sesler with one hit, and Macy Voigt with a single and an RBI. The Pirates next take on the Clark/Willow Lake Cyclones in Sioux Falls.

Colt Wolf placed 5th in his weight class. Sawyer Bierema placed 3rd in his weight class. Jorden Ratzlaff placed 6th in his weight class.

YOUTH WRESTLERS FINISH STRONG AT STATE

10 hours 42 sec ago By News Staff

PESEK AND KRACHT CROWNED CHAMPIONS – 22 WRESTLERS BRING HOME MEDALS

Pictured back row, from left: Lexi Vanderlei, Macy Voigt, Ashley Tolsma, Jordyn Voigt, Kaeli Wallinga, Kensley DeVries, Abby Gretschmann, Ashley Soukup, and Kaydence Metzger. Front, from left: Charli Paulsen, Raegan Brandt, Rowan Brandt, Rilyn Thury, Brie

2025 PIRATE SOFTBALL

10 hours 42 sec ago By News Staff

The Avon Lady Pirates are excited for the third year of High School Softball. TheLadiesfinished6-12lastyear and just missed qualifying for the sweet 16. The Pirates return a strong contingent of players from last year's team.Leadingtheteamwillbesenior MacyVoigtwhowastheleadinghitter and starting pitcher from last year. We are looking for another strong year from Macy both on the hill and at the plate. Her battery mate Ashley Tolsmaisalsoexpectedtomakemajor contributions both on the defensive side as well as offensively. Kaeli Wallinga rounds out this talented senior class and will find playing time both at first base and in the outfield. Returning Juniors Abby Gretschmann and Lexi Vanderlei will be chasing down flyballs in the outfield. Two talented sophomores, Rilyn Thury and Jordyn Voigt also return. Rilyn is a greatall-aroundpitcher,infielder,and hitter who is a major threat to steal when on base. Jordyn is a jack of all trades and will be playing a variety of positions as well as serving as our leadoff hitter. Freshman Kaydence Metzger will add additional support on the hill and has greatly improved fromlastyear. FreshmanPriaSesler will be a reliable hitter in the 3 hole. We are fortunate to have a talented group of 7th and 8th graders who will be pushing for playing time. The coaches are very excited to work with this remarkable group of girls. The team is coached by Paul Kuhlman and assisted by Tom Pier, Christena Culver, and Laura Haynes.