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WPU Athletics Department Makes Leadership Staff Changes

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–William Penn University Athletics Director Nik Rule is excited to announce a number of staff advancements and title changes ahead of the 2018-2019 athletic season. Rule, who just completed his first full year as Athletic Director, has appointed four individuals to step into roles as Assistant Athletic Directors. These members include Jon Haugen, Wade Steinlage, […]

Indian Baseball Advances in Postseason Play

#16 Cole Kraber celebrates a 3-run homer Saturday night.

by Wade Steinlage The Oskaloosa Indian baseball team erupted for one of its best offensive showings of the season, and at the perfect time as it moved on in the 2018 postseason. Oskaloosa (22-12) opened the week with a 7-5 loss to Fairfield Tuesday. Due to rain, the team then had to wait 24 hours […]

Statesmen Garner Heart Scholar-Athlete Laurels

William Penn University Athletics

by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–The Heart of America Athletic Conference announced its Scholar-Athlete honors for the 2017-2018 year. William Penn recorded 38 award recipients over 16 conference-sponsored sports, led by five honorees from both the women’s basketball and women’s soccer programs. A total of 707 student-athletes were honored from the 13 reporting schools, including a number […]

Indian Softball Year Ends with Disappointing Loss in Regional Semis

Abby Braundmeier celebrates after a three-run homer against Fairfield on Saturday night.

by Wade Steinlage The Oskaloosa Indian softball team was on a roll entering postseason play, but 2018 was abruptly cut short in the regional semifinals. #6 Oskaloosa (27-9, 15-4 LHC) opened the week with a sweep over Pella Monday, winning 4-3 and 11-3. The team then concluded the regular season with a 17-0 (5 innings) […]

Indian Baseball Splits Vs. #2 Carlisle in Four-Win Week

by Wade Steinlage The Oskaloosa Indian baseball team held its own against one of the top squads in the state and then took down a few other programs in its final full week of the regular season. Oskaloosa (21-11, 12-6 LHC) opened the week Monday with a 3-2 win over Washington. OHS then split with […]

Indian Baseball Compete During Hot, Busy Week

Senior Alex DeJong fires his right arm from short stop to first base against Indianola.

by Wade Steinlage The Oskaloosa Indian baseball team did enough to stay in the silver position in the league standings this past week. Oskaloosa (17-10, 12-6 LHC) opened the week Tuesday, falling 4-1 to Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont. The squad was then upended twice by Indianola Wednesday, falling 6-5 and 9-1. The week turned around Friday with a […]

Indian Softball Works Around Storms, Faces Stiff Competition

Megan Mooreman keeps an eye on the Indianola's 3rd base runner.

by Wade Steinlage The Oskaloosa Indian softball team took on some of the best teams in the entire state this week. Oskaloosa (24-8, 12-4 LHC) opened the week with a 3-2 win over Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Tuesday. The team then fell 10-0 (6 innings) to Indianola Wednesday, but bounced back Thursday with a 10-1 victory over Pella […]

Indian Softball Defeats Two LHC Opponents

Josie Bunnell rounds 3rd, congratulated by Coach Harms on her way to home plate after hitting a Grand Slam (photo by Wendy Van Roekel)

by Wade Steinlage The Oskaloosa Indian softball team won both of its contests as it looks to build momentum for the rest of the season. Oskaloosa (21-4, 11-3 LHC) defeated Dallas Center-Grimes 4-2 Monday and then won 10-3 over Norwalk Friday. OHS 4, Dallas Center-Grimes 2 The Indians led 3-0 after three frames, but DC-G […]

Indian Baseball Near Perfect Last Week

Oskaloosa Indians Baseball had nearly a perfect week. (photo by Tasha Janssen)

by Wade Steinlage The Oskaloosa Indian baseball team shut out a pair of league opponents and knocked off another non-conference foe in a successful week. Oskaloosa (14-6, 9-3 LHC) opened the week with a 7-0 win over Dallas Center-Grimes Monday. OHS then doubled up Knoxville 4-2 Tuesday. The week concluded with a doubleheader split against […]

Oskaloosa Baseball Avenges Loss to Close Out Week

Tyler Miller hits the brakes at 3rd base against Grinnell. (photo by Tasha Janssen)

by Wade Steinlage The Oskaloosa Indians baseball team took on strong opposition this week, but came out stronger, including owning a three-game winning streak. Oskaloosa (11-5, 7-2 LHC) began it all on Monday with a 3-0 loss to Indianola. The squad bounced right back with a dominating 14-0 (5 innings) win over Pella Christian Wednesday […]

           

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