Mother Nature has hit the local sports scene again with a vengeance.
The Class 4A Regional Tennis Tournament, scheduled to begin today in Independence, has been pushed back to Friday, weather permitting. The tournament will wrap up Saturday.
Iola High’s baseball and softball teams were scheduled to begin play in the Pioneer League Tournament this evening. Those games have since been pushed back to Monday. The tournament will wrap up Tuesday.
In addition, Iola’s junior varsity games at Wellsville Friday have been canceled and will not be made up.
The Crest Invitational Track Meet, scheduled for this afternoon at Iola’s Riverside Park, also has been called off and will not be made up.
Marmaton Valley’s baseball and softball games today against Oswego have been postponed.
Mike McEwan, athletics director at Marmaton Valley, said options are being considered for a make-up date.
Iola Middle School’s track meet in Chanute also has been called off, ending the Ponies’ season.
Weather hits area sports calendar again
