The Crest High School Lady Lancers took on their third giant Friday, facing Eureka in the War on 54 Basketball Tournament championship. The 1A Lady Lancers earned their spot in the title game against the…

YATES CENTER — A dominating second quarter propelled Marmaton Valley High’s boys to victory Thursday. The Wildcats’ Tyler Lord scored seven of his game-high 15 points in the second period as Marmaton Valley turned a…

The Yates Center Wildcats hoped to lock up second place at the Yate Center Mid-Season Tournament, battling Oswego on Friday after edging St. Paul 45-43 Tuesday night. Results from Friday’s contest were not available by…

The Humboldt Lady Cubs battled the Cherryvale Lady Chargers for third place in the War on 54 basketball tournament, but the results from the contest were not available at press time.  The Cubs made it…

In a rematch of the season opener, the Iola Mustangs took on the Anderson County Bulldogs for the War on 54 Basketball Tournament title Friday night. The Mustangs broke into the championship game after demolishing…

Voters picked Crest High School’s Lane Yocham as December’s Allen County December Area Athlete of the Month. Well deserved, surely, but it may have been a bit premature. After all, the junior guard has had…

FORT SCOTT — The Allen Red Devils remain undefeated in the Jayhawk Conference following Wednesday’s 66-54 victory over the Fort Scott Greyhounds.  The Red Devils improved as the game went on, incrementally increasing the previous…

FORT SCOTT — The Allen Red Devils suffered their first Jayhawk Conference loss Wednesday in a 67-64 nailbiter to the Fort Scott Community College Greyhounds.  Consistent scoring was where the Red Devils struggled. After jumping…

The Iola Mustangs made history Wednesday, sweeping a double-dual with Columbus and Fort Scott.  “We beat two teams tonight that we’ve never beaten before in school history. It was an exciting night for sure,” said…

The Iola Mustangs will battle the Humboldt Cubs for a chance to play in the War of 54 championship Thursday after defeating the No. 9 ranked Crest Lancers 69-54 Tuesday. Iola’s full-court press and strong…