Month: April 2014

PLEASANTON — Crest Middle School picked up several top finishes Monday at the Pleasanton Invitational Track Meet. The Lancers’ results follow: Eighth Grade Boys Shot put — 1. Gage Adams, 37’11”; 3. Kadyn Utley, 32’1”;…

MORAN — Fielding miscues were costly for Marmaton Valley High’s boys Thursday. Marmaton Valley committed seven errors in their opener, a 14-5 loss to Yates Center, and six more in a 13-1 loss in the…

Iola High’s junior varsity baseball split a pair of slugfests Thursday. The Mustangs fended off visiting Independence, 12-10, in the opener, but could not stop the Bulldog comeback in the nightcap, losing 9-8. Kohl Endicott…

Iola High’s junior varsity softball team dropped both games of a home doubleheader against Independence Thursday, falling 11-7 and 16-1. Taylor Sell had a fifth-inning triple, Baylea Thompson smacked a double, and Riley Murry, Emily…

STERLING — Allen Community College stepped out of conference action to take one of two Tuesday against host Sterling College.The Red Devils scored two in the top of the ninth to secure a 6-4 win…

OTTAWA — Allen Community College’s softball team piled up plenty of offense Wednesday, but couldn’t keep host Ottawa University’s junior varsity off the scoreboard.The Red Devils fell in both games of a road doubleheader, 10-7…

With his sights set on becoming a teacher, Iola High senior Tyler Powelson will take advantage of his athletic abilities to aid his pursuit.Powelson signed scholarship papers Wednesday to run track at Emporia State University…

Iola Middle School’s Chloe Hageman picked up her second straight runner-up finish this week to begin her golf season.Hageman carded a 59 to take second Wednesday at the IMS Invitational, hosted by Cedarbrook Golf Course.Her…

Allen Community College trustees approved several repair and upgrade bids during their meeting Tuesday night.Every few years the college trades out vehicles. The board received bids for two mini-vans from Shields Motor Company, Chanute, and…

“Late summer prior to the start of my junior year saw several changes. My parent’s divorce was finalized, Mom and I moved out of our upstairs apartment to a much nicer ground floor apartment two…