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Pride, Purpose, & Power Female Athlete Summit Brings Energy and Empowerment to Oskaloosa Summit

High school female athletes from schools across the region take part in breakout sessions during the Female Athlete Summit in Oskaloosa, collaborating, learning, and connecting with peers in a day focused on leadership, confidence, and growth.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – In a conference room filled with adults dressed in pink and high school female athletes wearing their school colors with pride, laughter mixed with applause as more than one hundred female student-athletes from across the region gathered at Musco Lighting at a first-of-its-kind event. The energy in the room reflected more than […]

Oskaloosa Girls Battle at District Meet, Thompson Advances to State

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The Oskaloosa girls bowling team competed Monday at the district state qualifying meet at Plaza Bowl in Clinton, bowling both the team event in the morning and the individual event in the afternoon. The Indians stayed competitive all day and had one bowler advance to the state tournament. In the team competition, Oskaloosa finished in […]

Oskaloosa Bowlers Close Regular Season with Wins on Senior Recognition Day

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The Oskaloosa boys and girls bowling teams closed out their regular season at home with a pair of wins during Senior Recognition Day. The event celebrated the senior athletes while both teams finished strong heading into postseason competition. The Oskaloosa boys stayed undefeated and secured back-to-back unbeaten regular seasons. Seniors Reuben Chilcote and Cale Armbruster […]

Oskaloosa Boys Crown Two Champions at Little Hawkeye Conference Tournament

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The Oskaloosa boys wrestling team competed Saturday at the Little Hawkeye Conference Tournament and came away with two conference champions and several top finishes. The Indians were led by Colton Shaffer and Parker Jordan, who both won titles in their weight classes. Shaffer captured the championship at 157 pounds. After receiving a bye in the […]

Oskaloosa Girls Send Two Wrestlers to State After Strong Regional Showing

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The Oskaloosa girls wrestling team competed in its regional state qualifying tournament Friday in Iowa City and qualified two wrestlers for the state tournament after a competitive day on the mat. Alyssa Sheets and Mia Luck both earned trips to state by finishing second in their weight classes. Sheets wrestled at 105 pounds and finished […]

Oskaloosa Bowling Teams Beat Sigourney, Boys Stay Undefeated

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The Oskaloosa boys and girls bowling teams both earned wins over Sigourney on Saturday. With the victory, the Oskaloosa boys stayed undefeated and improved to 7-0 on the season. The girls also picked up the win and are now 6-2 on the year. The Oskaloosa boys were tested again but found a way to come […]

Oskaloosa Girls Wrestling Earns Three Medals at Pella Invitational

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The Oskaloosa girls wrestling team competed Saturday at the Pella Girls Invitational and came home with three medal finishes despite a small lineup. The Indians had only four wrestlers available due to injuries and sickness but still posted strong results. Oskaloosa finished the day with a first-place, second-place, and third-place finish. Mia Luck led the […]

Oskaloosa Boys Wrestling Wins Big at Mike Halupnick Big Red Invite

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The Oskaloosa boys wrestling team turned in a strong performance on Saturday at the Mike Halupnick Big Red Invite in Centerville, winning the team title in dominant fashion. The Indians scored 362.5 points to run away with first place in a large field of teams. Oskaloosa placed six wrestlers into the finals and came away […]

Oskaloosa Boys Stay Undefeated with Dramatic Home Wins, Girls Earn Split Against Newton and Pella Christian

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The Oskaloosa boys bowling team stayed undefeated on the season with home wins over Newton and Pella Christian on Saturday, improving to 6-0 on the year. The Oskaloosa girls earned a split on the day, defeating Pella Christian and falling to Newton, and now sit at 5-2 on the season. The boys’ match against Newton […]

Beyond the Cheers: Hawkeye Conference Students Unite to Redefine Sportsmanship

Students from across the Hawkeye Conference work together on posters and cheer one another on during a conference-wide rock-paper-scissors competition, part of a student section training focused on sportsmanship, leadership and positive school spirit. Students also created a video on sportsmanship, produced by Oskaloosa Video Production students. The activities encouraged collaboration beyond school rivalries, reinforcing the shared expectation to cheer for one’s own team, respect opponents and create a welcoming atmosphere at athletic events.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – In a room filled with poster boards, pizza boxes, and student leaders from across central Iowa, the usual lines of rivalry blurred. Instead of chants aimed at opponents, students talked about respect, leadership, and how to cheer with pride. The Little Hawkeye Conference Student Section Training brought together representatives from every conference […]

             

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