CLEVELAND (AP) — With every one of Dean Wade’s shots that splashed through the net, the Cavaliers got closer to the Celtics and his confidence grew. “The rim looked like a swimming pool,” he said.…

PITTSBURG — A group of Iola students enjoyed a day of cooperation and competition Tuesday, and made history in the process. Iola’s Special Olympics and Unified Sports teams traveled to the campus of Pittsburg State…

Iola High School’s Sheridan Byrd, from foreground, takes part in a drumming performance Tuesday during the IHS basketball games against Santa Fe Trail. Also taking part are Iola Middle School students Hadlee Stranghoner, Drake Genoble…

Find additional photos available for purchase here. The Mustang Mules stomped the competition on Monday evening at Iola High School in a fierce game of Donkey Basketball. The home team of USD 257 teachers and…

Iola High School Homecoming candidates have been announced as Emma Bain, Madelyn McVey, Rio Lohman, Keira Fawson, Jenna Morrison, and Rylie Olson; Briggs Michael, Gage Skahan, Brigham Folk, Casey Rowe, Will Talkington and Damian Wacker.…

CHERRYVALE — Humboldt Middle School went 2-1 on the night Thursday, falling 42-25 to host Cherryvale in the A team game, but rolling to 41-26 in B team action and 23-13 in C team play.…

ARMA — Marmaton Valley Junior High’s girls had a couple of nailbiters on their hands Thursday. The Wildcat A team emerged with a 23-21 victory, while Northeast eked out an 11-10 victory in the B…

CHERRYVALE — Humboldt Middle School’s girls rode a sterling defensive effort to victory Thursday evening. The Lady Cub defense held host Cherryvale scoreless through the third quarter, and for half of the fourth period, allowing…

RICHMOND — Iola High’s girls knew to expect a high-pressure, smothering defense from Lebo Thursday. “We’ve been talking about, and practicing for it,” Mustang head coach Kelsey Johnson said. “But you can’t duplicate it.” The…

RICHMOND — For the third straight game, Iola High’s Mustangs encountered a defensive lull, which fed a run for the opponent. But unlike the first two games, in which the struggles persisted and created too…