Tag: high school basketball

“NOAH! NOAH! NOAH!,” The Iola homecoming crowd chanted on Friday as the Mustangs’ No. 2 prepared to check in for the first time all season.  For senior Noah Ashmore, it was an emotional moment to…

On a special homecoming night where the first class of Fillies from 1974 was honored, the current Fillies couldn’t navigate a way to victory lane on Friday against Burlinton. The Wildcats completed the Pioneer League…

The stage was set. Retro warmups, an electric homecoming crowd, and a chance for the Iola Mustangs to gain ground on Pioneer League rival Burlington.  Iola stood at 4-2 in the league, one game behind…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt High’s Lady Cubs ended Friday’s tilt with visiting Caney Valley with a bang. The Lady Cubs erupted for 21 fourth-quarter points, outscoring Caney Valley 21-12 in the process. Problem was, Humboldt’s struggles…

HUMBOLDT — After struggling mightily to make up an early deficit, Humboldt High’s Cubs ran into a Bullpup-powered buzzsaw in the third quarter Friday. Keyed by senior standout Camdyn Melchior, Caney Valley outscored Humboldt 28-4…

The Iola Fillies moved back to .500 (7-7) with a 38-26 loss against Santa Fe Trail in Monday night’s Pioneer League Contest.  Iola earned back-to-back wins last week on Thursday at Chanute and Friday against…

The Iola Mustangs put behind an ugly first quarter and rallied for a 75-66 win in Monday night’s Pioneer League match against Santa Fe Trail.  After two 20-point victories against Chanute and Osawatomie last week,…

COLONY — Jaymond Rice’s driving layup with 3 seconds left in overtime gave Yates Center High’s boys a much-needed lift Tuesday, while Crest High’s Lancers saw heartbreak once again. The Wildcat senior’s bucket broke a…

COLONY — With only one senior in their playing rotation, Crest High’s girls knew they’d take their lumps early in the season. Now, with their younger players starting to find their groove, the Lady Lancers…

Few are able to pull off the three-sport-athlete gig as well Iola High’s Kelsey Morrison.  The senior is currently the only returner from last year’s Fillies basketball team. In the fall, Morrison featured on Iola’s…