Andy Shaw had a good handle on which team would prevail Saturday — the one which played tougher.Sure enough, the visiting Cowley Tigers exercised some late muscle, coming away with key defensive stops and offensive…

A hot start for Iola Middle School’s eighth grade boys was enough for the Ponies to overcome a shaky night at the free throw line Thursday.Iola withstood a furious challenge by Royster Middle School to…

Jameeshia Armstrong, Allen Community College’s leading scorer, will miss the rest of the season with an elbow injury.Armstrong, a 5-8 sophomore out of Chicago, averaged more than 19 points per game for the Red Devils…

Vince DeGrado entered Allen Community College’s track and field season last year unsure of what kind of season to expect.“We didn’t really have any high expectations going into the year, but that changed as the…

CHERRYVALE — When offense isn’t firing on all cylinders, it’s nice to have some solid backup on defense.The Humboldt Cubs leaned on its Friday to down the Cherryvale Chargers, 45-41. Humboldt won despite shooting a…

BUFFALO — With all the beauty and artistry of a punch in the face, Iola High’s Mustangs are back in the win column.The Mustangs slogged their way to a 36-28 win over host Prairie View…

LA CYGNE — After scuffling on offense for much of the game — scoring only four points at halftime — Iola High’s Fillies made the shots when they were needed most.Iola’s 30-27 win Friday over…

ERIE — Iola High’s wrestlers continued their sterling mark in dual competitions Thursday, winning two more to improve to 6-0 on the season.The Mustangs topped host Erie, 42-30, winning three of the five head-to-head matches,…

Robert W. “Wally” Hart, Kansas City, Mo., and formerly of Humboldt, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014.  He was born April 5, 1948, to Mary Kathryn (Montgomery) and Wallace L. Hart.He graduated from Humboldt…

Steven Patrick Clear, 63, Iola, died peacefully at his home Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014.Steven was born Oct. 4, 1950, in St. Cloud, Minn., the son of Walter Patrick and Fern Ruth (Lillestrand) Clear. The family…