OSKALOOSA, Iowa—In the busy halls of Oskaloosa High School, between classes, activities, and social lives, a group of freshmen are making waves not just for their academic skills but also for their commitment to community service and leadership. Students are going beyond the minimum requirements of the freshman health class and, on their own time, […]
Newton, IA – The Oskaloosa boys golf team was back on the greens Monday, May 6, competing at Westwood Golf Course in Newton. Leading the way for the Indians were Ryan Carriker and Johnathan Terpstra, both shooting a solid 79, which tied them for 9th place in a competitive field of 58 players. Despite strong […]
PELLA-This is why they came back. Five players who opted to return for a fifth season were among eight seniors who capped Senior Day Monday by wrapping up the 20th-ranked Central College softball team’s first outright American Rivers championship since 2019 by racing past Loras College 8-1 after dropping the opener 3-0. Already assured of […]
The Oskaloosa Boys Track and Field team made their presence felt at the Pella Dutch Co-Ed Invite on Monday night, hosted by Pella at Lacey Stadium due to construction at their own facility. Head Coach Mike Sterner expressed his excitement following the event, highlighting the team’s 13 new personal records and three season-best marks set […]
OSKALOOSA, IA – The Oskaloosa Girls Track and Field team showcased their talent on Monday night at their home track, Lacey Stadium, as they hosted the Pella Dutch Relays. The team put in a solid effort to finish fourth in the overall standings, with standout performances from individual champions and athletes setting personal records. Individual […]
The Oskaloosa girls golf team faced a challenging course at the final conference tournament on Monday at Indianola Country Club, where they collectively shot a score of 441. Head coach Cory Sheeley praised the team’s efforts despite the rigorous conditions. “The girls played pretty well and shot a score of 441. We were led by […]
OSKALOOSA – Sometimes a little extra practice comes in handy. For North Mahaska sophomore Aly Steil that extra work came on the putting green. Monday, she mastered the 18-hole Oskaloosa Golf Course shooting an 84 to win medalist honors to outdistance second place Jacey Reineke of Belle Plaine with a 98. North Mahaska placed seventh […]
The Oskaloosa Girls Tennis team hit the road early on Monday morning, heading to the Saydel District with the aim of advancing to the state tournament. Although team scores weren’t being tracked, the girls put up a strong performance, with five out of six advancing through the first round. “The girls responded really well as […]
Baldwin City, Kan.–Four titles and a huge number of other scoring performances led the Statesmen men’s track and field team to a second-place finish at the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship Friday and Saturday. As a team, WPU placed second out of 12 squads with 117 points, while Central Methodist took home the trophy […]
Oskaloosa–Three members of the Statesmen softball team received postseason recognition as the 2024 all-Heart of America Athletic Conference teams were announced Friday. Outfielder Peyton Naranjo (Fr., Ripon, Calif., Biology) led William Penn as she was one of 20 individuals named to the second team. Utility player Laila Smith (Fr., Olympia, Wash., Elementary Education) and pitcher […]
