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GARNETT — Things were looking good early for Iola High on the volleyball court Saturday. The Mustangs exploded out of the gate, dominating Oskaloosa to the tune of 25-2 and 25-10 to open the Anderson…

HUMBOLDT — There was no danger of a letdown Friday for Humboldt High’s Cubs. One week after winning a high-profile showdown at Prairie View, the Cubs returned to Class 2A district action against Leon-Bluestem. Humboldt…

NEODESHA — Humboldt High’s volleyball team continues its march to the postseason Saturday, going 4-2 at the Neodesha Invitational tournament. The Lady Cubs took third place overall, as their record goes to 24-1 heading into…

MORAN — Marmaton Valley High was well in control of the action Friday against visiting Waverly. The Wildcats were able to churn out yards aplenty on the ground, when quarterback Brayden Lawson wasn’t finding an…

COLONY — It took Crest High all of two plays to score its first touchdown Friday. Two more plays on offense got the  Lancers their second. And then their third, but only because a holding…

G&W Foods of Iola teamed up with Allen Community College basketball Saturday to sponsor a Media Day at the store. Coaches and athletes from the men’s and women’s teams met area residents, spoke with Ad…

A tough first half put Allen Community College’s women in a hole too deep to escape Saturday. The Red Devils trailed visiting Highland 2-0 at the break. And despite dominating possession pretty much for the…

With one of the most anticipated football games of the season waiting in the wings, both Marmaton Valley and Crest took care of business Friday. Marmaton Valley opened its Eight Man-II district schedule with 46-0…

Todd Granere and Jeremiah Ivy figure the best way to a football fan’s heart is through his stomach. For the second straight season, Granere and Ivy have handed out free hamburgers, hot dogs, pulled pork…

LA CYGNE — Iola High’s volleyball team continued a frenetic week Thursday, dropping a heartbreaker to Prairie View, falling 26-24 and 25-23, while knocking off Wellsville in straight sets, 25-20 and 25-21. The split gives…