Iola Middle School’s boys were up to the challenge of hosting Santa Fe Trail Thursday.
The Mustang eighth-graders led 20-19 at the half before Santa Fe Trail clamped down on defense in the second half.
The Chargers pulled away for a 35-27 victory.
Iola was led by Reed Clift, who scored eight points, Colton Thompson with six and Bently Zarhouni with five.
Santa Fe Trail prevailed, 38-10, in the seventh-grade matchup. Konner Morrison scored four to lead Iola.
The Mustang junior varsity squad fell, 28-21. Brodon Westerman paced the offense with six…
