Area teams make final preparations

The official first day of practice is less than two weeks away and many teams have preseason events schedule just a few days later.

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August 5, 2026 - 1:21 PM

Roy Gordon, Iola junior receiver, catches a throw from junior quarterback Kale Pratt for a 63-yard touchdown last Friday against Anderson County. Photo by Jimmy Potts / Iola Register

Area athletes will have one more week to make the most of their summer strength and conditioning programs before the official first day of practice arrives Aug. 17. 

While individual sports will have a bit more of a cushion coming off the summer break team sports will jump into the fall season with both feet first with planned team scrimmages taking place shortly after the start of practice. 

Fans looking to get their first glimpse of the Iola High School football team, as well as the Mustangs’ newly turfed field can do so when they make their 2026 debut at…

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