The Iola Mustangs and Marmaton Valley Wildcats Special Olympics basketball teams went head-to-head Wednesday afternoon as part of a program that began in response to last year’s heavy snow. The second annual contest between the…

The Iola Mustangs hope to snap a two-game slide when they face Pioneer League juggernaut Burlington Friday, and Iola Coach Luke Bycroft hopes to work out a few kinks before then.  The 3A Mustangs (8-8,…

was a rough one.”  Iola struggled from the start with Independence holding them to a single field goal in the first quarter off a 3-pointer by junior guard Brooklyn Holloway, the first of her two…

The Iola Mustangs’ bid for the 2026 War on 54 Basketball Tournament title came up a bit short Friday, falling to Pioneer League rival Anderson County 64-62. A 28-point performance by the Bulldogs’ Brayden Wheat…

EUREKA — The 32nd annual Eureka Invitational was a bit of a proving ground for area wrestlers Friday as they faced some of the regions’ best grapplers. Iola junior Kevon Loving, 144 lbs., (22-9) took…

After spending the week knocking off bigger programs, the Crest Lady Lancers finally found a giant they could not slay, falling to Eureka, 65-33, in the War on 54 Basketball Tournament championship game Friday. Eureka,…

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…

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…

WELLSVILLE — Iola ended five years of futility against the Wellsville Eagles after junior guard Austin Crooks put up a game-winning drive in the final seconds to put the Mustangs up 47-45. Crooks scored all…

WELLSVILLE — The Iola Mustangs came just short of pulling out a road win Friday against Pioneer League rival Wellsville in a 38-32 loss to the Eagles.  Wellsville was just one step ahead of Iola…