Month: April 2013

Allen Community College’s Jerrik Sigg connects a hit in a game earlier this season. On Sunday, Sigg went a combined 4-for-7, but it was not enough for the Red Devils, who lost 7-2 and 13-1…

PITTSBURG — The ANW Special Education Cooperative’s Special Olympics team competed here April 19 in the Southeast Kansas track and field events. Representing ANW were:Kaleb Beckman, Gas, first in softball throw and first in standing…

HUMBOLDT — As is the case with area activities of late, weather has played havoc with Humboldt Speedway’s schedule. Fortunately, Sunday afternoon provided perfect racing weather, and Wichita driver Ryan McAninish took ample advantage to…

Iola’s Riverside Park will serve as the site for a number of upcoming track and field events.Iola High will host meets on May 6 and the Class 4A Regional Meet May 17.Track coach Marvin Smith…

EL DORADO — Allen Community College’s track and field team flexed some distance running muscle Saturday.The Red Devils were nothing less than dominant in the men’s and women’s 5000-meter runs Saturday at the Ollie Isom…

HIGHLAND — Allen Community College’s softball season came to a quiet end Saturday, at the hands — or arms, to be more specific — of Highland Community College.Highland pitchers shut out the Red Devils on…

After watching visiting Burlington High rally in the seventh inning to win in their opener Thursday, Iola High’s junior varsity softball team returned the favor in the second game.The teams split wins, Burlington prevailing 11-8…

Iola High’s junior varsity baseball doubleheader was a study in contrasts Thursday.The Mustangs overcame an early 7-0 deficit without taking the bat off their shoulders in the first game of their doubleheader with visiting Anderson…

FORT SCOTT — A 48-year old school record went by the wayside Thursday when Marmaton Valley High’s Daylen Houk blazed through the 100-meter dash in 11.27 seconds.Houk’s gold medal-winning run at the Fort Scott Junior…

Soggy grounds greeted golfers from Marmaton Valley, Humboldt and Yates Center high schools Thursday.The Marmaton Valley Invitational, hosted at Iola’s Cedarbrook Golf Course, had been postponed once previously because of wet weather. Another round of…