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Jake Haviland was Humboldt’s unquestioned leader all season whether he was on the mound or in the batter’s box. Haviland served as the Cubs’ ace starting pitcher and propelled the Cubs to an undefeated regular…

The Iola softball team was rewarded for its improvement on the field this season by having four players given All-League recognition.  Chloe Gardner was named to the first-team All-League, while Sydney Wade, Sierra Snavely and…

The 2016 version of the Iola Indians is built on a strong core of young Iola varsity players with All-League performers Derek Bycroft and Isaac Vink ready to provide consistent contributions in the upcoming season.…

Ethan Scheibmeir commands the respect from his opponents when he is on the mound and with the season over that respect still resonates. The Mustang ace was named second-team All-State and first-team All-League this past…

HUMBOLDT — With Mother Nature pushing the annual Whitworth Memorial Races to Sunday, area drivers took advantage of the opportunity and checked into the 3/8 mile Humboldt Speedway to chase an elusive $2,000 payday in…

WICHITA — One could safely say that the 2016 track and field season did not go exactly according to plan for Joe Kline. On April 12, the Humboldt runner tumbled down at the finish line…

WICHITA — Brett Holloway and Hadley Splechter were used to this. The Yates Center senior and freshman duo raced side-by-side around the oval, each making sure that they kept each other’s pace and stayed right…

WICHITA — Anything else Ashleigh Nicholas could accomplish was gravy. The Iola freshman had made it. Nicholas came into the season with the goal of running at the Kansas State High School Track and Field…

WICHITA — Austin Deer clutched his chest. He had actually done it, after all. The Marmaton Valley senior had his doubts if he would come away from state with any hardware after finishing eighth in…

The Iola Mustangs 8-and-under youth baseball team has gotten to experience a lot of thrills this season. In April they participated in the Alex Gordon Classic in Shawnee and although that tournament didn’t go the…