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THE END OF THE ALL IOWA LEAGUE

Oskaloosa Quakers baseball team picture. (archive image)

by Mike Comfort The start to the offseason of the Iowa League really began in August as Waterloo was sold for $500 to the owner of the St. Paul club. The sale was fortunate as Waterloo almost lost the franchise because of unpaid back pay. They had to raise $300 to pay salaries and keep […]

Oskaloosa to Join Southeast Conference in 2028

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OSKALOOSA, Iowa – After years of evaluation and conversation, Oskaloosa Schools has found its next competitive home. Beginning in the 2028-29 school year, Oskaloosa will join the Southeast Conference, pending Oskaloosa School Board approval. This is a move district leaders say better aligns with the community, strengthens competition, and enhances the experience for student-athletes. The […]

Seniors, Penn Field Sent Off in Memorable Fashion with Pair of Walk-Offs

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–Twists and turns and two mind-blowing finishes were delivered for Senior Day and the final afternoon of softball at the friendly confines of Penn Field as the William Penn softball team swept Mount Mercy in a Heart of America Athletic Conference doubleheader Saturday. The final day of softball at Penn Field could not have been […]

Statesmen Secure Postseason Berth with Clarke Split

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–The William Penn softball regrouped after a disappointing opening game to gain not only a split of Friday’s Heart of America Athletic Conference doubleheader against Clarke, but also earn a spot in the league tournament. WPU (25-19, 16-10 Heart) dropped the first game 7-3, but rebounded for a 9-1 (5 innings) win in the nightcap. […]

4×1 Breaks School Record, Qualifies for Nationals at Drake Relays

William Penn Athletics

Des Moines–The sprint relay squad posted the fastest time in school history while also locking down a bid to nationals as the William Penn men’s track and field team competed at two separate meets on Friday and Saturday. Most of the squad went to the Grand View Viking Classic on Friday, but a select few […]

Statesmen Stay in Playoff Hunt after Sweeping Wildcats

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa, Iowa — The Statesmen baseball kept its conference playoff hopes alive when it swept its first doubleheader in Canton, Missouri against conference opponent Culver-Stockton on Friday. William Penn (22-21, 1-11) rode a large fourth inning to take the first game 7-3, before an offense explosion led the navy and gold to a 21-6 victory […]

Aderibigbe Wins 100 in Final Prep for Conference

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–Adedoyin Aderibigbe (Fr., Cedar Hill, Texas, Sociology) earned gold as the Statesmen women’s track and field team used Friday’s Grand View Viking Classic as its last preparation for the league meet. The freshman headed the 100-meter dash field with a time of 12.04 seconds. Hellen Doerue (Fr., Waukee, Iowa, Nursing) joined her teammate in the […]

Statesmen Close Out Season With Split

William Penn Athletics

Canton, Mo. — The Statesmen baseball team split its final doubleheader of the season in Canton, Missouri against conference opponent Culver-Stockton on Saturday. William Penn (23-22, 12-12) could only muster two runs in its first game of the day to fall 6-2 before an offense explosion led the navy and gold to a 19-7 victory […]

Central softball team gets back on track

Central Dutch Athletics

PELLA – After a rare four-game losing streak, the Central College softball team made quick work of the University of Dubuque in a Sunday sweep. Central (24-10, 7-7 American Rivers Conference) won the opener 5-3 and needed just five innings to win the second game 12-4 over Dubuque (17-21, 3-13 A-R-C). Both teams started fast […]

WARRIORS SWEEP TIGERS ON SOPHOMORE DAY

Indian Hills Athletics

April 26, 2026 Ottumwa, IA – The Indian Hills Softball team capped its home schedule with a doubleheader sweep of Marshalltown Community College in an Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) twinbill at R.L. Hellyer Field on Sunday. The Warriors took both contests, 10-2 and 17-2. The Warriors improve to 21-24 overall on the year […]

           

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