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Indians Claim Numerous Postseason Awards

by Wade Steinlage A successful season warranted numerous accolades for the Oskaloosa Indian softball team. Following a 27-9 season in which OHS was ranked in the top 10 for most of it and finished second in the conference, the program collected 12 total laurels. The awards season began three weeks ago with seven Indians earning […]

Oskaloosa Baseball Denied Return Trip to State

A return trip to Principal Park was out of reach for the Indians, as they fell to Bondurant-Farrar 5-0 on Wednesday night. (photo by Tasha Janssen)

by Wade Steinlage The Oskaloosa Indian baseball team finished one win shy of reaching its goal of getting back to the Final Site as it closed out a memorable 2018 season last week. Oskaloosa (23-13) claimed its fourth-straight district title Monday with a 10-9 win over Ballard. Unfortunately, the offense was stymied against Bondurant-Farrar in […]

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 […]

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 […]

Softball Season Ends For Indians

Anna Jones with a single against Fairfield on Saturday night.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Indians were leading the Fairfield Trojans at the end of three-inning by a score of 4-0 off the bat of Abby Braundmeier celebrates after a three-run homer against Fairfield on Saturday night. and her three-run homer. The Trojans battled back in the sixth inning, scoring a run, and building their confidence. […]

ELKS DONATE FUNDS TO PURCHASE REBOUNDING MACHINE

Oskaloosa Community Schools Activities Director Ryan Parker receives a $3,500 check from Oskaloosa Elks Exalted Ruler Rick Corbett. The money will be used toward the purchase of a rebounding machine for the school basketball program. (submitted photo)

Oskaloosa – The Oskaloosa Elks Lodge No. 340 recently donated $3.500 to the Oskaloosa Community Schools to help with the purchase of a rebounding machine for the basketball program. The funds were made possible through grants from the Elks National Foundation Community Investments Program. “Middle school and senior high basketball players help us with the […]

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 […]

           

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