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Franco Defends POW Award

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–Gabriana Franco (Jr., Tracy, Calif., Exercise Science) earned her first victory of the year and parlayed that into once again being named Heart of America Athletic Conference Women’s Golfer of the Week Monday, presented by Mammoth. Franco notched her second weekly award of the campaign (second in a row, fifth of her career) after leading […]

Katrana Garners Award After Eight-Point Performance

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–Garrett Katrana (Fr., Parker, Colo., Industrial Technology) was a healthy part of William Penn’s offense as it clinched the regular season crown, and for his efforts he was named Heart of America Athletic Conference Men’s Lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week Monday, presented by BoxOut. Katrana received his first weekly accolade after leading the Statesmen […]

Statesmen of the Week: Xzavion West and Phoebe Burt

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–Men’s track and field athlete Xzavion West (Jr., Guthrie, Ky., Undecided) and women’s track and field athlete Phoebe Burt (Sr., Iowa City, Iowa, Sociology) have been named Statesmen of the Week for April 14-20, an honor presented by Gardner-Collier Jewelry. At the Culver-Stockton Invitational last Friday, West turned in an impressive all-around performance, earning second […]

Statesmen Turn in Strong Field Performances Across Three Meets

William Penn University Athletics

Orange City/Canton, Mo./Cedar Rapids–The William Penn women’s track and field team tackled a packed schedule this past weekend, competing at three separate meets and earning several standout results, particularly in the field events. At Northwestern Roselaure Fuller (Sr., Pella, Iowa, Nursing) led the charge on the track, finishing 16th in the 800-meter run with a […]

Oskaloosa Girls Track and Field Competes Strongly at Bondurant-Farrar Meet

Oskaloosa Indians

Bondurant, Iowa – April 21, 2025 The Oskaloosa High School girls track and field team turned in a competitive showing Monday evening at the Bondurant-Farrar Invitational, finishing with 30 team points on a day that featured sunny skies and temperatures in the 60s. Leading the way was Tierney Carter, who captured the individual championship in […]

Teaching Oskaloosa Track Athletes How to Fight Back

Oskaloosa High School girls track athletes practice self-defense techniques with each other during a hands-on training led by Navy SEAL veteran Clay Grandia. The session focused on building confidence, awareness, and practical skills to help students protect themselves in real-life situations.

Discovering the Power of Awareness and Self-Defense OSKALOOSA, Iowa – When members of the Oskaloosa High School girls track team gathered for a recent practice, they expected to break a sweat—but not in the usual way. Under the guidance of local instructor Clay Grandia, the team shifted from sprint drills to self-defense, learning how to […]

EBF Girls Track Shines at Home Meet with Strong Performances Across the Board

Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont

Eddyville, Iowa – April 17, 2025 The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont (EBF) Girls Track and Field team put together a commanding performance on Thursday, April 17, earning first place at their home meet with an impressive team score of 154 points. The Rockets soared past the competition, outpacing North Mahaska (104 points), Fairfield (98 points), Chariton (97 points), […]

Oskaloosa Golfers Battle Through Tough Conditions at Bos Landen

Oskaloosa Indians

PELLA — The Oskaloosa boys’ golf team faced a challenging two-day test at the Pella Invitational, held at the demanding Bos Landen Golf Club over the weekend. Despite a rough overall showing, the Indians walked away with valuable experience and a few individual highlights to build on as the season progresses. Head coach Bret Foster […]

Oskaloosa Boys Tennis Posts Strong Showing at Knoxville Invitational

Oskaloosa Indians

KNOXVILLE — The Oskaloosa boys varsity tennis team continued its early-season growth with a solid performance at the Knoxville Invitational on Saturday, April 19. Despite a chilly start to the day, the top six varsity players heated up on the court, turning in a competitive effort that resulted in a fourth-place team finish — an […]

Oskaloosa Boys Tennis Drops Varsity Match in Albia, JV Squad Posts Win

Oskaloosa Indians

The Oskaloosa boys tennis team faced challenging conditions on Friday, April 18, as they traveled to Albia for a conference matchup. Battling cold and windy weather, the varsity squad came up short, falling 7-2 to the host team. Oskaloosa secured two victories in singles competition. Holden Braundmeier delivered a strong performance at No. 3 singles […]

               

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