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The Crest Lancers’ season came to an end following a 16-strikeout performance by Chase County senior pitcher Wyatt Griffin in the opening round of the regional tournament.  Crest could not overcome an early four-run deficit…

Postseason baseball is underway as the Crest Lancers, the Yates Center Wildcats and the Marmaton Valley Wildcats open their respective regional tournaments Wednesday while the Iola Mustangs and Humboldt Cubs open postseason play Thursday. After…

The Iola Mustangs will wrap up the regular season on a high note Friday at St. Mary Colgan after a disappointing finish to the Pioneer League season in Thursday’s 6-1, 13-0 sweep by the Santa…

The Crest Lancers got back in the groove at just the right time with a 12-3, 16-6 sweep of Uniontown (13-7) ahead of Wednesday’s  regional tournament opener against Chase County. After losing four of their…

The Crest Lady Lancers had a few positive moments despite wrapping up the regular season with a 20-3, 16-0 sweep by Uniontown. The Lady Lancers had a brief lead in the opener after senior shortstop…

Humboldt High School freshman Connor Newman picked up his first Tri-Valley League title in dramatic fashion after edging Erie junior Ty Barnhart by three strokes Monday. Newman finished the day four over par while carding…

Hot off taking second place at the Pioneer League meet Thursday, Iola High School junior Brennen Coffield added another silver medal to his collection after taking second at the Chanute Invitational. Coffield tied Pittsburg senior…

tangs warmed up for Tuesday’s Pioneer League championship game with a 20-0 victory over Field Kindley High School in Coffeyville Friday. Sophomore outfielder Brooklyn Holloway had a breakout performance with five RBIs in the three-inning…

The Iola Mustangs (16-7) will face Anderson County (16-6) in the opening round of the regional tournament Thursday. Despite sweeping the Bulldogs last April, 5-3 and 12-8, the Mustangs intend to look at Anderson County…

Iola High School boys and girls track and field athletes held their own against much larger schools while finishing seventh and 13th respectively at the Tad Clements Invitational in Chanute last Friday. Despite having a…