
RIVERSIDE — The Oskaloosa boys golf team faced another challenging test this week, competing at Blue Top Ridge Golf Course in near perfect weather conditions. Even with the nice day, the course proved difficult. Coaches said the Indians continue to show improvement, but a few big holes throughout the round kept scores higher than they […]

Atchison, Kan.–It was a case of déjà vu for the Statesmen men’s lacrosse team Saturday as, for the second time in three years, it defeated top-seeded Benedictine on the road to claim the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship, winning 15-10 in the Finals to earn a spot to nationals. No. 2-seeded William Penn (12-3), […]
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Oskaloosa–Ben Cemeno-Castillo (Sr., Joliet, Ill., Business Management) and Britten Beallis (Sr., Naperville, Ill., Sports Management) were both recognized by their sport’s governing body after strong campaigns as the American Volleyball Coaches Association announced its NAIA All-Americans Monday. Cemeno-Castillo was one of 12 individuals named to the Second Team, while Beallis was part of the 15-member […]
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Cedar Rapids–Xzavion West (Sr., Guthrie, Ky., Psychology) capped a remarkable year in the league by winning three more event titles as the William Penn men’s track and field team competed at the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship Friday and Saturday. As a team, WPU finished fourth out of 14 teams with 116.5 points. Benedictine […]
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Oskaloosa–A total of seven members of the William Penn softball team were recognized for productive campaigns as the 2026 all-Heart of America Athletic Conference teams were announced Thursday. Laila Smith (Jr., Olympia, Wash., Elementary Education) was chosen for the 20-person first team, while Tori Smith (Jr., Olympia, Wash., Secondary Education) was one of 20 individuals […]
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Cedar Rapids–Adedoyin Aderibigbe (Fr., Cedar Hill, Texas, Sociology) hit a qualifying time as the William Penn women’s track and field team competed at the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship Friday and Saturday. As a team, the Statesmen were 13th out of 14 teams with 20.5 points, while Central Methodist claimed the team crown with […]
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MOUNT PLEASANT — The Oskaloosa girls golf team turned in one of its better performances of the season Friday at the Mt. Pleasant Invitational, finishing third out of seven teams with a score of 423. It was a beautiful day for golf, and the Indians played solid overall rounds throughout the lineup. The team stayed […]

Kade Higday Cruises to 360 Win; Luke Lane Leads the Distance in Pros by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 2, 2026) – Knoxville Raceway fans had to wait a couple of weeks, but they packed the grandstand in one of the largest weekly crowds ever to watch Oklahoma’s Ryan Timms top a solid 40-car Leighton […]
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Atchison, Kan.–The Statesmen men’s lacrosse team will play for a berth to nationals as it held off No. 3 seed Columbia 12-6 in the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship Semifinals Thursday. No. 2 seed WPU (11-3), which dropped the Cougars for the second time this season, will now advance to Saturday’s Final against No. […]
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa–The No. 10-ranked William Penn men’s volleyball team kept its NAIA National Championship hopes alive Wednesday, upsetting No. 7-seeded St. Thomas in a historic five-set battle. The Statesmen now sit at 1-1 in pool play and still have a path to advance. If St. Thomas defeats The Master’s on Thursday at 1 p.m., […]
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