After a busy stretch to open their respective 2012-13 sports seasons, area high school athletes have a few days to collect themselves before entering the hearts of their schedules.
Iola High’s basketball teams will not resume action until they host Osawatomie Jan. 4.
The Mustang wrestlers, meanwhile, return to action Jan. 3 when they travel to Fort Scott. They journey to Burlington two days later for a tournament.
Iola Middle School’s seventh- and eighth-grade boys begin their seasons Jan. 3 at home against Royster Middle School.
Other area high schools also are on sabbatical until after the new year.
Marmaton Valley and Crest’s basketball teams resume their rivalries Jan. 4, while Humboldt hosts Fredonia Jan. 8.
Yates Center travels to Caney Valley Jan. 4, the same night Southern Coffey County hosts Waverly.
Allen Community College’s basketball teams return to the court Jan. 5 at home against Highland Community College.
Not an athlete was stirring…
