The Iola High School Mustangs evened their Pioneer League record to 2-2 after opening 2026 with a 58-51 loss to the Santa Fe Trail Chargers Tuesday night.  The Chargers pulled away in the second half…

CARBONDALE — Iola High’s girls opened 2026 on a blistering pace, roaring to a 14-2 lead over host Santa Fe Trail Tuesday. But the Mustang offense stalled from there as the Chargers seized momentum with…

Iola High’s Levi Ashmore announced Tuesday he is stepping down as baseball coach, effective immediately. Ashmore cited the time commitment for his professional career and to his family. Prior to last summer, Ashmore worked at…

Iola High School students are using a home basketball game Friday as an opportunity to bring attention to mental health and suicide prevention.  The game will feature a “green out” organized by Mustangs for Mental…

Iola High School Athletic Director Tristan Carson and Iola Middle School Athletic Director Scott Brady believe there is a bright future for area sports fans. With this year’s freshmen providing the foundation for a variety…

A pair of Allen County grapplers remained atop the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association ranking while two others fell out due to injuries. Returning state bronze medalist Addilyn Wacker remains the top-ranked 4A wrestler in the…

As the organization notes on its website, there are many reasons why teens struggle with mental health. But there are zero reasons why we should struggle alone. With that in mind, Allen County high-schoolers will…

Multiple Iola Mustangs wrapped up 2025 with a medal around their necks after placing at the Cherryvale Junior Varsity Tournament Saturday. Junior Rohan Springer earned the Mustangs’ only gold medal of the day. He won…

LA CYGNE — The Iola Mustangs put themselves back above the .500 mark in Pioneer League standings after crushing the Prairie View Buffalos 70-31. Iola’s 39-point margin of victory made Coach Luke Bycroft’s delay in…

BURLINGTON — The Burlington Wildcats evened the Iola’s Pioneer League record to 1-1 after crushing the Mustangs 67-33 Tuesday night. The Wildcats’ stout defense and another night of lackluster shooting kept every Iola player to…