The Iola High boys and girls started out strong but fell late in each of their matchups at home against Chanute on Friday.
The Mustang girls (4-12) jumped out to an early 8-7 advantage at the end of the first quarter but went quiet in the second to allow the Blue Comets to go on a 6-0 run and take a lead they would never surrender. Chanute ultimately defeated Iola, 55-41.
Iola’s boys (6-9) got out to an early 7-0 lead by hitting some jump shots and played tough defense throughout the first three quarters.
