Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s basketball team is looking to get back into league contention this season as the 2024-2025 Heart of America Athletic Conference preseason coaches poll was announced Thursday. WPU, which finished 6-22 a year ago (5-19 Heart), has been picked to finish 10th out of 13 Heart teams with 54 points. Baker is atop […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen women’s basketball team looks to shock the league this winter as the 2024-2025 Heart of America Athletic Conference preseason coaches poll was announced Friday. WPU, which was 4-24 last year (3-21 Heart), is projected to finish 12th in the 13-team league, collecting 30 points. Grand View owns the top spot in the standings […]
In a thrilling showdown at Oskaloosa High School, the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont (EBF) volleyball team triumphed over Oskaloosa in four sets on Thursday night, improving their impressive overall record to 26-2. EBF clinched the victory with set scores of 25-16, 22-25, 25-14, and 25-19, demonstrating resilience after dropping the second set. Head coach Gladys Genscow praised her […]
NEW SHARON – North Mahaska students voted this week and tabbed Trenton Hol and Madison Hol as their 2024 homecoming king and queen. The couple was crowned during the coronation and pep rally held Thursday night. Trenton and Madison will reign over the remaining homecoming activities including Friday’s ball game with Madrid and culminating with […]
STORM LAKE- Forwards Josie Newton (sophomore, Pleasant Hill, Southeast Polk HS) and Abby Frey (5th-year, Mesa, Ariz., Desert Ridge HS) both collected two goals and an assist in an offensive swarm. The Central College women’s soccer team defeated Buena Vista University 4-0. The Dutch (8-5, 1-2 American Rivers) outshot Buena Vista 36-0 with 20 shots […]
The EBF Rockets celebrated Senior Night in style on October 8, 2024, with a commanding 3-0 victory over Chariton. The Rockets, who improved their overall record to 26-2 and remain undefeated in South Central Conference play at 5-0, won the match with scores of 25-13, 25-13, and 25-14. Leading the way for EBF was standout […]
The Oskaloosa Indians volleyball teams faced off against the Newton Cardinals in an exciting night of matches. The A1 team fell 0-3, with scores of 11-21, 11-21, and 13-15. Despite the loss, Taylen Parker led the team with 10 assists, 2 digs, and an ace. Aleigha Burton contributed with 4 kills, 2 blocks, 2 aces, […]
The middle school cross country teams participated in a meet in Centerville on October 8, 2024, marking the first time this event was held at the new two-mile course. The weather was favorable, with temperatures in the mid-70s. The girls’ team performed strongly, finishing third overall. Preslie Bryan led the team with a 12th-place finish, […]
Waukee–The William Penn shotgun sports team had a large variety of scorers as they fought through windy conditions to win the Grand View Invitational last Saturday and Sunday. The Statesmen were first out of nine programs with a score of 1,669-for-1,750. Simpson placed second with a score of 1,582-for-1,750. William Penn claimed wins in all […]
Oskaloosa–Olivia Lange (Sr., Buckeburg, Germany, Business Management) used a winning performance to claim the Heart of America Athletic Conference Women’s Golfer of the Week honor Monday. Lange, who is now a five-time weekly recipient (first this year), guided the Statesmen to the team crown at the Bill Johnson Memorial last Monday and Tuesday. The senior […]
