Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. To the Editor: As I drive around Mahaska County, and also view information on various social media sites, all I can say is “WOW!” I am absolutely speechless about the proposed Local Option Sales Tax […]
Oskaloosa–A short rain delay could not even slow down Benedictine (Kan.) Sunday as the William Penn softball team was swept in a Heart of America Athletic Conference doubleheader. WPU (14-21, 3-7 Heart) lost by scores of 4-0 and 11-3. Chyanne Koko (So., Waianae, Hawaii, Business Management) pitched three scoreless innings to begin the day, but […]
Oskaloosa–William Penn and Central Methodist almost beat Mother Nature over the weekend, but before bowing out due to unplayable field conditions, the teams managed to put three in the books as part of a Heart of America Athletic Conference baseball set. The Statesmen (18-12, 9-8 Heart) were swept in Saturday’s double dip, 7-3 and 11-7, […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn women’s golf team won its home tourney, but the national raters were not too receptive to the victory as the NAIA released its fourth top-25 poll Friday. The Statesmen slid down one spot to #21 in the nation with 207 points. They continue to be the only representatives from the Heart of […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn University Athletics Booster Club has announced the recipients of March’s Player of the Month awards. Junior men’s track and field athlete Derek Seddon (Knoxville, Iowa, Physical Education) claimed the Male award, while senior women’s golfer Demi Coertze (Johannesburg, South Africa, Digital Communication) took home the Female honor. The award is the fourth […]
Oskaloosa–Stephanie Adams (Jr., Souris, Manitoba, Business Management) capped off a huge year by being named one of the top women’s bowlers in the NAIA as its All-America teams were announced recently. Adams was one of five players chosen for the NAIA’s Second Team, while five more individuals garnered First-Team recognition. It is her first career […]
Oskaloosa–After being nearly no-hit in the opener, the Statesmen softball team woke up its bats to claim a Heart of America Athletic Conference doubleheader split against Baker Saturday. WPU (14-19, 3-5 Heart) fell 2-0 in the first game, but won the second contest 7-1. Chyanne Koko (So., Waianae, Hawaii, Business Management) was locked up in […]
Fayette, Mo.–Neiman Thompson (Sr., Rockville, Md., Physical Education) had a day he will not soon forget by finally qualified for nationals as he paced the William Penn outdoor track and field teams at the Central Methodist Invitational Saturday. As a team, the Statesmen men were third out of 11 teams with 101 points, while NCAA […]
PELLA — There were opportunities in both games for the Central College baseball team, but the Dutch came up short losing 1-0 and 6-5 to wrap up a four-game series with Coe College Saturday. The Kohawks (10-8, 6-4 Iowa Conference), who were swept by the Dutch (6-11, 4-4 IIAC) on Friday, returned the favor Saturday. […]
PELLA — Central College unleashed a 27-hit attack to sweep Loras College, 8-3 and 11-3 in 5 innings Saturday, remaining perfect in Iowa Conference softball action. The Dutch (18-8 overall, 4-0 conference) got five-hit days from left fielder Tabitha Taylor (sophomore, Grimes, Dallas Center HS) and catcher Kylie Olson (freshman, Mapleton, Minn., Maple River HS). […]
