The Crest High School Lancers remain the team to beat in the region after sweeping the Northeast Vikings 14-3 and 15-5 Monday.  While Crest’s offense seemed the difference maker Monday, its pitchers tallied nearly 20…

PITTSBURG — The Crest High School Lady Lancers’ uptick in offense production came a bit short in Monday’s 12-10 and 14-2 losses to the Northeast Vikings. Following an early Crest offensive explosion, the Vikings overcame…

With 90 runs in their first four games, the Crest High School Lancers are off to a hot start after sweeping the Pleasanton Bluejays 17-1 and 17-7 Thursday.  Four games into a six-game road trip,…

The Crest High School Lady Lancer Track and Field Team took the Uniontown Invitational by nearly 50 points in the opening meet of 2025. While other local teams finished in the middle of the pack…

Lifted by a slew of strong finishes in the relays and a few individual performances the Lancers finished fourth in the field Tuesday, but first among local competitors.  In team action, Crest’s 100-meter relay team…

Despite a slight chill remaining in the air, area baseball and softball diamonds will come to life during opening day Monday. While Iola will wait until Tuesday to kick start the 2025 baseball and softball…

With the spring sports season getting underway Monday, a few area athletes received special recognition for their efforts on the hardwood.  While some athletes end their high school careers with conference awards, others give area…

CANTON — Crest High’s Lady Lancers secured their first substate championship in 13 years Friday. The win reaffirmed head coach Steve Zimmerman’s suspicions. “I knew coming into the season we had a chance to be…

COLONY — Little River’s defense made for some big trouble for Crest High’s Lancers Monday. A 15-5 Little River run spanning the second quarter allowed the visiting Redskins to take the lead for good in…

OLPE — After a tough start Saturday, Crest High girls head coach Steve Zimmerman called timeout, mainly just to settle his players. “I think we were a little shell-shocked,” he admitted. Host Olpe was downright…