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Several Charles Mix Electric members took advantage of three local meetings held in January to provide information on rate changes that will take effect on April 1st. In an effort to reach as many members as possible, Charles Mix Electric held district meetings throughout the county in Platte, Lake Andes, and Wagner.
Read moreThe most recent survey of teen mental health by the Centers for Disease Control in 2023 revealed that 20.3% of adolescents in the United States have been diagnosed with a mental health condition. This reflects a 35% increase since 2016. The survey also found that 40% of teens reported persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, 20% seriously considered suicide, and, tragically, 9% attempted suicide.
Read moreThe Lady Raiders traveled to Scotland last Thursday night in girls’ basketball action to take on the Trappers of Scotland-Menno in LMVC conference action. Wagner would storm out of the gate and take a commanding 27-3 lead after the first and then a 45-7 lead into the half. The raider would continue to pour it on and finish the game with a 62-15 victory. Wagner was led by Lydia Yost and Ashlyn Koupal who both scored a game high 17 points. Yost added 5 boards, 5 steals and dished out 3 assists. Koupal grabbed 8 boards, dished out a team high 6 assists, and came away with 8 steals. Braxton Nedved was the third Raider in double figures with 12 points, 3 boards and 4 assists. Hayden Knudsen finished with 8 points, 4 boards and 3 steals. Ravyn Medricky added 4 points, and 5 boards. Genesis Patterson chipped in 2 points, grabbed 2 boards and dished out 2 assists. Mateya Bruguier rounded out the scoring with 2 points, 2 boards, and 2 steals. Wagner was 24-54 from the field for 44% while the Trappers were 4-25 for 16%. Wagner won the battle of the boards 30-19. The Trappers committed 29 turnovers compared to 13 from the Raiders. “The basketball really moved offensively with great passing and then knocking down open looks. We shot a better percentage from beyond the arc than we did from 2’s which was great. It just opened up the inside more and forced them to play a conventional defense rather than a junk. Defensively we did a great job on the glass only allowing 1 offensive rebound tonight where this has been a struggle for us the past 2 games. Great team effort and now onto the next one as the games will come quick.”
Read moreThe Lady Raiders took on the Milbank Bulldogs this past Saturday in at the Sacred Hoops Classic in Huron. Wagner jumped out to an early 15-7 lead and cruised to a 37-13 halftime lead. Wagner would increase their lead to 61-26 entering the final quarter and come away with the victory 67-37. Wagner would shoot a blistering 60% from the field, 100% from the charity stripe and 43% from beyond the arc. 4 Raiders would combine 21-21 from the field for 2 point percentage. Wagner would control the glass with a 30-22 advantage. Both teams would commit 14 turnovers. The Raiders would hold Milbank to just 25% shooting 14-57 from the floor. Lydia Yost would lead all scorers with 24 points, 7 boards, 7 assists and 3 steals. Ashlyn Koupal would record another double-double with 23 points, 10 boards, 5 assists, and 2 blocks. Braxton Nedved would be the third Raider in double figures with 11 points and 4 assists. Hayden Knudsen would chip in 7 points and dish out 2 assists. Genesis Patterson would round out the scoring with 2 points, and 9 boards. “What a great game on both ends of the floor. Offensively we were getting it done on all facets of the game. We scored in transition and we scored in the paint. We attacked the rim off the bounce and then we hit perimeter shots at a high rate all against junk defenses. Never have I had or seen 4 kids go perfect from the field from inside the arc and at a high rate 21-21. Defensively we did a great job on their 2 guards. We held a D-1 commit scoreless the first half and she ended with 5 points. We controlled the glass and the pace of the game which played in our favor from start to finish. Great job ladies!”
Read moreThe C team game away with a nice win 35-24. Clarah Soukup led all scorers with 19 points. Kaymari Drapeau added 6, while TyShay Medicine Bear and Peytyn Wiechmann each added 5 points.
Read moreThe JV was defeated 16-31. Clarah Soukup led Wagner with 6 points. Mateya Bruguier and Mila Hopkins each added 4. Braelyn Scott added 2 points.
Read moreThe JV team was victorious with a 43-18 victory. Brooklin Nielsen led the charge for Wagner with a game high 9 points. Peytyn Wiechmann added 7 while Braelyn Scott and TyShay Medicine Bear each finished with 6 points. Clarah Soukup finished with 5 while Mila Hopkins and Camry Link each added 4. Mateya Bruguier rounded out the scoring with 2 points.
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