Month: October 2013

Even with the split of Class 4A into two divisions this year — the smaller 32 schools are now part of 4A, Division II — Iola High’s Fillies still will have tough row to hoe…

MIAMI, Okla. — Allen Community College’s success on the volleyball court this fall is getting noticed.For the first time ever in head coach Jessica Peters’ tenure, the Red Devils are receiving top-20 votes among NJCAA…

Iola High and Central Heights High will offer up a contrast in strengths and styles when they tangle on the gridiron Friday evening in a key Pioneer League matchup.Iola, blessed with a stable of fast…

Losing three straight by a cumulative 17-0 score tends to hit a team’s confidence.That’s why, even after one of the hottest starts in recent memory for Allen Community College’s soccer women, Wednesday’s home match against…

The circumstances looked all too familiar for Allen Community College’s soccer team Wednesday.The Red Devils held a one-goal lead in the second half, a circumstance that normally would be cause for celebration.But not for Allen,…

Carmen C. (Ramirez) Ornelas, 84, Humboldt, passed away Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, at the Webb City Health and Rehabilitation Center in Webb City, Mo.Carmen was born in Lawrence on Aug. 7, 1929, the daughter of…

LE ROY — Southern Coffey County High’s volleyball team went 1-1 in a pair of home matches Tuesday.The Lady Titans fell to visiting Olpe 25-22, 25-15, and rebounded to knock off Crest, 27-25, 25-9.“Overall, the…

CHETOPA — Marmaton Valley High’s volleyball team split a pair of road matches Tuesday.The Wildcats downed host Chetopa, 25-16, 25-10, before falling to Uniontown, 25-18, 26-14.Kaitlin Ensminger led the Wildcats in the win over Chetopa…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt High’s volleyball team picked up a pair of wins Tuesday against a pair of old rivals.The Lady Cubs swept past visiting Yates Center, 25-8, 25-20, and Erie, 25-18, 25-19.“We had a good…

Youngsters playing in the Allen County Youth Tackle Football League will think pink Tuesday for breast cancer awareness.Because all of the Iola teams will be at home — the two teams in both the grades…