A load of sports action occurred throughout January. There have also been some impressive teams, including the 13-2 Humboldt boys and the 9-5 Crest boys. Here are the standouts that shine as the Athletes of…

CHEROKEE — The Crest High boys lost to Southeast on Friday, 69-37.  The Lancers (9-5) turned the ball over 14 times and were outrebounded, 26-21, in the loss.  Crest was outscored 41-21 in the first…

COLONY — The Crest High girls lacked an offensive identity in their loss to Pleasanton on Tuesday, 29-15.  Their offensive firepower missing, the Lady Lancers were held to only four points in the first half. …

COLONY — The Crest High boys and girls pummeled Oswego at home on Friday behind some dominant performances on both ends of the court.  The Lancer boys (8-4; 2-1) got behind a pair of double…

The War on 54 tournament wrapped up last Friday with several area athletes named to the All-Tournament Teams.  Cherryvale was crowned the champion on both the boys and girls sides of the bracket. Iola’s boys…

Elementary School COLONY — Crest Elementary School has announced its second-quarter honor rolls for the 2022-23 school year. Second  grade All A’s — Tyler Edgerton, Skylar Valentine and Penny Womelsdorf. Second grade A/B — Owen…

The Iola High girls struggled to get much of anything going offensively when they were beaten by Crest in the War on 54 tournament on Thursday night, 38-32.  The Mustangs (3-9; 0-1) were led by…

The Crest High boys took down St. Paul behind strong opening first and second half offensive performances to take a 49-41 victory in the War on 54 tournament.  The Lancers (6-4; 1-1) jumped out to…

CHETOPA — The Crest High boys extended their winning streak to three games when they blew out Chetopa on the road Friday night, 64-31.  The Lancers (5-3) exploded for 26 points in the first quarter…

The Iola High boys and girls are hosting the “War on 54,” a home basketball tournament tipping off Tuesday. Other schools signed up to participate include those from Humboldt, Crest, Marmaton Valley and Yates Center. …