YATES CENTER — Yates Center High’s basketball teams proved to be rather inhospitable hosts, at least on the basketball court, as the school opened its midseason tournament. The Wildcat boys took the early lead, then…

MORAN — Iola High’s Fillies have faced an all too familiar bugaboo — slow starts and early deficits — in their truncated start to the 2020-21 basketball season. Tuesday was no different, courtesy of St.…

MORAN — Humboldt High’s Lady Cubs utilized a quick start, especially on the defensive end, to dispatch Marmaton Valley 47-37 Tuesday evening. Humboldt zipped out to a 12-3 lead and never looked back, although head…

Iola High’s junior varsity and C team squads picked up wins Monday against Crest. In the JV affair, the Mustangs took control with a 24-10 third-quarter run to defeat the Lancers, 74-52. The Mustang C…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt High’s Cubs were unable to escape from an early hole Friday. The Cubs trailed 21-8 after one period against visiting Cherryvale. And while mounting a furious comeback down the stretch, Humboldt came…

CHETOPA — Don’t blame Coach Travis Hermreck if he has visions of Wally Pipp dancing in his head. As sports historians may recall, Pipp was a first baseman for the New York Yankees who missed…

MORAN — Crest High’s boys picked up their second win in as many games with head coach Travis Hermreck sidelined. Hermreck remains under quarantine because of ongoing COVID-19 protection protocols. Nevertheless, Crest was able to…

MORAN  — In a season that’s already been turned on its ear, what’s a few more delays? Marmaton Valley High’s girls know all too well.  The Wildcats were unable to practice until the week of…

YATES CENTER — Visiting Southeast High made life miserable Tuesday for Yates Center. Southeast turned a 17-10 first quarter lead to 38-19 at halftime and never looked back in a 66-36 victory. The Lancers extended…

PITTSBURG — Monday night gave Iola High head coach Luke Bycroft plenty to enjoy. The Mustangs were dominant in the first half, exploding to a 34-15 win over host St. Mary’s Colgan. And while there…