Iola Middle School’s eighth-grade boys have taken their lumps on the hardwood the last two seasons. Heck, this year alone, they lost on last-second buzzer-beaters, and had other close matchups that went to the opposition.…

It’s probably important not to put too much emphasis on Thursday’s War on 54 Tournament showdown between host Iola High and visiting Humboldt. It’s just one game in a jam-packed schedule for both teams this…

Yes, it’s only been two games, and yes, there’s still half a season to play. But Iola High’s girls may be turning a corner. The Mustangs put together arguably one of their most complete games…

BURLINGTON — Iola Middle School’s eighth-graders ended their season Tuesday with a tough loss at Burlington, 36-16, in a bowl game to determine the third-place finisher in the Pioneer League. “Burlington had our number this…

Things were going splendidly for Iola High’s Mustangs on Homecoming Night. Until they weren’t. The Mustangs controlled the first half against Girard, sprinkling in a number of key first downs on offense, opportunistic turnovers on…

OSAWATOMIE — Iola Middle School’s eighth-graders capped their 2024 volleyball season by taking third place in the Pioneer League Tournament Saturday. The Mustangs swept Anderson County, 25-16 and 25-16, to open the tournament, before dropping…

CHANUTE — Storms cut short Iola High’s time on the tennis courts Thursday. The Mustang entrants had made it to their third matches of the day when organizers cleared the area because of lightning. The…

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…

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…