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William Penn Remains in Playoff Hunt with Sweep of Pride

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–The Statesmen softball team claimed a pair of must-win contests Thursday as it swept Clarke in a Heart of America Athletic Conference doubleheader. WPU (19-27, 8-14 Heart) won by scores of 2-1 and 7-2. The Statesmen are outside looking in for one of the final bids to next week’s Heart Championship, but still have a […]

Griffiths Takes Two As Southern Iowa Speedway Opens 2024 Racing Season

Southern Iowa Speedway

Oskaloosa, Iowa: The 2024 Racing Season got underway on Wednesday night with a very nice night on KBOE Night at the races. The weather was nearly perfect for the April opener at the Mahaska County Monster ½ mile dirt track. Dustin Griffiths had a night to celebrate as he won both the Mid States Machine […]

NM Boys Third, Girls Fifth at Sigourney

North Mahaska Warhawks

SIGOURNEY – North Mahaska’s track teams got back into action Tuesday at the Savage Relays in Sigourney. The meet was a tune-up to the Class 1A district meet, which will be held in Sigourney on Thursday, May 9. The boys tallied 63 points while the girls scored 56. Eight teams at the meet will compete […]

NM Largest School in SICL for 2024-25

North Mahaska Warhawks

DES MOINES – Enrollment as it pertains to high school sports was released this week. As a result, North Mahaska will be the largest school in the South Iowa Cedar League, ahead of Colfax-Mingo by two students. These figures are utilized to determine in which class a school will participate for sporting competitions. The Iowa […]

Statesmen Eliminate Fighting Bees, Set Up Rematch Against Benedictine

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s lacrosse team rebounded from a disappointing showing in its last game by crushing #3 seed St. Ambrose 26-5 in the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship Semifinals Wednesday. #2 seed WPU (15-2) will now travel to Atchison, Kan. Saturday to face #1 seed Benedictine in Saturday’s championship game at 11 a.m. […]

Dutch run past the Rams in softball sweep

Central Dutch Athletics

PELLA- Piling up the stolen bases, the speed of the Central College softball team was on full display Wednesday in a 9-1, 13-2 sweep of Cornell College Central (24-7) tallied 19 stolen bases on the day against the Rams (13-14). Center fielder Emma Johnson (fifth year, Davenport, Assumption HS) and right fielder Mariah Parton (sophomore, […]

Home runs propel to Central baseball to series win

Central Dutch Athletics

PELLA – Three home runs, including two in the seventh inning, pushed the Central College baseball team to a 6-5 victory over Luther College Tuesday, securing the series win. The Dutch (13-20, 7-11 American Rivers Conference) fell 14-4 to the Norse in the nightcap. Central won the first game of the series last Tuesday 8-3 […]

Oskaloosa Boys Track and Field Team Sets New Records Amidst Strong Winds at Carlisle

Oskaloosa Indians

On a gusty Tuesday evening, the Oskaloosa Boys track and field team performed exceptionally at the Carlisle Wildcat Relays, notching seven new personal records (PRs) and two season-best marks despite challenging wind conditions. Coach Sterner praised the team’s resilience and growth: “We continue to show growth as 7 new PR bests were recorded on the […]

NM Boys Compete At Osky

North Mahaska Warhawks

OSKALOOSA – North Mahaska’s golf team faced stiff competition in their second 18-hole tournament in as many days. Not only was the wind strong but teams from Class 2A, 3A and 4A. The Warhawks finished last in the tourney with a 409. Washington topped the 15 team field with a 304 followed by Oskaloosa and […]

Oskaloosa Girls Golf Shows Resilience at Pella Conference Tournament

Oskaloosa Indians

Yesterday, the Oskaloosa girls golf team took to the greens at the scenic Pella Golf and Country Club, displaying their skills in their conference tournament. Coach Cory Sheeley noted the team’s strong start, with an impressive score of 211 on the first nine holes. However, the team faced challenges on the back nine, finishing with […]

           

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