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With two players reaching double-digits in scoring, Iola coach Emily Sigg feels her team’s performance may have been overshadowed by Friday’s 71-39 loss to the Burlington Wildcats (14-2, 7-0). Sigg said the girls executed their…

CHEROKEE — Host Southeast High’s defense proved to be a tough nut to crack for Marmaton Valley Friday. The host Lancers zipped out of the gate to take a 16-4 lead after one quarter, and…

The Crest Lancers maintained their position in the Three Rivers League after crushing Central Heights 66-45 Friday. After falling to Pleasanton earlier in the week, the Lancers rebounded in stunning fashion, jumping out to a…

FREDONIA — Allen County was well represented on the medal podium of Saturday’s Fredonia Invitational. Iola High School junior Zoie Hesse, 190 lbs., was the only area gold medalist, but several other area grapplers also…

FREDONIA — Multiple area wrestlers medaled at Saturday’s Fredonia Invitational, the final tournament before the postseason begins Thursday with the Pioneer League and Tri-Valley League tournaments. Iola sophomore Kevon Loving, 144 lbs., took first place…

OSAWATOMIE — The Iola Middle School Mustangs held steady in the Pioneer League standings after taking three of four contests on the road against the Osawatomie Trojans Thursday night. Following a 20-7 opening game loss…

The Humboldt Middle School Lady Cubs swept Fredonia in a series of close contests Thursday night. The HMS B-Team provided a strong ending to the evening while holding on to an 11-10 victory while strong…

HUMBOLDT — Fredonia Middle School’s Yellowjackets answered every charge Thursday in pulling home two wins against Humboldt Middle School. “Fredonia did what it needed to in the second half,” Humboldt head coach Jeremy Weilert said.…

The Crest Lady Lancers are back on track after winning Thursday’s defensive battle 34-16 over Pleasanton.  After shutting out Pleasanton in the first quarter, then limiting them to 6 points in the first half, the…

The Crest Lancers hope to bounce back from Thursday’s 61-50 loss to Pleasanton.  The Lancers held their own early against Pleasanton but inconsistency seemed a factor as they failed to make up for a dismal…