The Iola Middle School eighth-grade football team are the 2025 Pioneer League champions after beating defending champion Burlington 16-8 on the road Thursday.
After coming up just short last season, Iola would not be denied and avenged their only loss last season with Thursday’s victory.
“This was a big time win for our 8th grade team. We played an unbeaten Burlington eighth grade team that hadn’t lost in two years,” IMS coach Scott Ellis said. “This team was our only loss last year, so the kids were super excited with the results. This gives us a regular…
