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The Iola Mustangs picked up their first win of the season while splitting Monday’s doubleheader with Pioneer League rival Burlington. After falling in extra innings 3-1 in the opener, the Mustangs found their footing in…

The hype surrounding Humboldt High School freshman Connor Newman is justified. Newman placed first in his debut at the Caney Valley Invitational Monday. Newman started turning heads just a few strokes into his high school…

INDEPENDENCE — The Iola High tennis team  racked up a few wins Monday while taking first at the Independence Invitational. Featuring Neodesha, Parsons and a pair of split squads of Independence players, the Mustangs took…

The Humboldt Cubs put themselves in the win column in dramatic fashion Monday after holding off a pair of Neodesha rallies in a 9-4, 5-1 sweep. After attributing their first loss to Frontenac to lack…

The Humboldt High School Lady Cubs made their presence known in the Tri-Valley Conference after demolishing rival Neodesha 30-7 and 11-1. Neither contest made it to the seventh inning as the Lady Cubs picked up…

After struggling in their opener against Uniontown last week, the Yates Center Wildcats found their footing Monday while picking up their first wins of 2025, 14-4 and 17-7 over the Oswego Indians. With 14 runs…

The Crest High School Lancers remain the team to beat in the region after sweeping the Northeast Vikings 14-3 and 15-5 Monday.  While Crest’s offense seemed the difference maker Monday, its pitchers tallied nearly 20…

PITTSBURG — The Crest High School Lady Lancers’ uptick in offense production came a bit short in Monday’s 12-10 and 14-2 losses to the Northeast Vikings. Following an early Crest offensive explosion, the Vikings overcame…

The Marmaton Valley Wildcats continue searching for their first win after dropping both games of a Tuesday doubleheader against the Riverton Rams, 15-0 and 6-4.  With only junior second baseman Garrett Morrison and freshman catcher…

Iola girls took second place Saturday at the Kansas State High School Activities Association Powerlifting state meet. The Mustangs, who also hosted the meet, finished behind state champion Chapman with 202 points.  “It was a…