WELLSVILLE — A solid all-around showing in game one didn’t translate to the second game in Iola softball’s split against Wellsville Tuesday. The Mustangs earned a clean pitching performance from Elza Clift and struck late…

On Monday, the team members showcased their state-qualifying numbers for the public, while announcing several award winners for the 2023 season. Alyssa Williams was crowned Rookie of the Year. Macie Hoag was a two-time winner,…

Iola High School sophomores, clockwise from left, Harper Desmarteau, Elza Clift and Alana Mader enjoy a break in the school day to decorate the sidewalk with chalk.

Friday’s dreary weather only compounded Iola High School’s frustration of losing to Emporia, 12-2.  On the bright side, the evening was dubbed Iola Youth Night in celebration of longtime baseball fan Virginia Latta. Those age…

OSAWATOMIE — A number of Mustangs earned top placements against tough competition at the Osawatomie – Francis Wendt Invitational track meet Thursday afternoon. Eli Adams took second place in the 400-meter dash and Jake Skahan…

PITTSBURG — The Iola Special Olympics and unified sports team competed at the annual SEK regional track and field event at Pittsburg State University on Thursday.  In the elementary school competition, Izzy DeTar took second…

Area spring sports teams will be eyeing their regional assignments soon and looking to keep their momentum from the regular season rolling.  Baseball Iola High’s baseball team has started to fire on all cylinders and…

What was a consistent scoring effort in a game one victory turned into a challenge at the plate in game two for the Iola High baseball team at home against Heritage Christian Tuesday.  The Mustangs…

Area track and field teams participated in the Marv Smith Invitational at Riverside Park Tuesday. Chanute won first place as a team for both the boys and girls. The Iola boys took third place and…

PARSONS — An early advantage didn’t last as the Iola High softball squad dropped a game at Parsons on Tuesday.  The Mustangs scored two runs in each of the first two innings to take a…