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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…

GREENSBURG — Marmaton Valley High had little trouble storming back into the victory column Friday. The Wildcats scored early and often in a 54-0 win over Wheatland-Grinnell in a contest stopped at halftime because of…

Girard High’s Lemont Love scored on a 5-yard touchdown pass with 4:44 remaining to spoil Iola High’s Homecoming fun Friday evening as the Trojans rallied from a halftime deficit to win, 28-23. The Mustangs got…

Iola High’s Mustangs proved to be quick learners this week. The IHS volleyball team took head coach Amanda Holman’s lessons to heart in practice in the run-up to Thursday’s triangular with visiting Eureka and Fredonia.…

RICHMOND — Another week of competition brought forth a number of top finishes for area cross country runners. Iola, Crest, Marmaton Valley and Humboldt high schools were at the Central Heights Invite Thursday, where the…

RIVERTON — The Humboldt High volleyball express is chugging along at full speed. The Lady Cubs continued their torrid pace, improving to 18-2 over their last 20 matches with wins over Riverton, 25-23 and 25-19…

LA CYGNE — Iola Middle School’s seventh-graders have been successful this season, but head coach Scott Ellis knew Thursday’s matchup at Prairie View was going to be a physical affair. The Mustangs passed that challenge…

CHANUTE — Iola Middle School’s volleyball seventh-graders didn’t come away with a victory Thursday, but the Mustangs pushed host Royster to the limit nonetheless. After the Mustang A team struggled in their first set, things…

MORAN — Marmaton Valley Junior High raced to a 30-0 lead at halftime and cruised from there in a 44-14 win over Yates Center Thursday. While pleased with the win, Wildcat head coach Dan Uhlrich…

CANEY — Humboldt Middle School’s Lady Cubs A and B volleyball squads kept their records spotless Thursday, with both teams winning at Caney Valley. Humboldt’s A team swept to a 25-11 and 25-18  victory. The…