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Lone Tree's Vivian Zaruba is row, row, rowing her boat to KU

LONE TREE Vivian Zaruba has made it to Drake University’s famed Blue Oval in high school state track. She’s a starter at Lone Tree High School in basketball and softball. …
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Golden Hawks’ Tatem Telfer has just the right pitch for Arkansas State
WELLMAN The afternoon dismissal bells have sounded at Mid-Prairie High School and senior Tatem Telfer heads for the library. … Read More
Golden Hawks take work, and faith, to the finish line
The moment itself was special. Mid-Prairie’s girls cross country varsity team, a squad with just one senior and a boatload … Read More

No question, Dakota Mitchell digs her 'special' senior season

Outside of winning a state championship, Dakota Mitchell killed it in her senior volleyball season at Mid-Prairie. Mitchell, a North Texas DI recruit, ranked third in Iowa 3A with 560 defensive …

Golden Hawks empty the bench in big win at Fairfield

WELLMAN Mid-Prairie girls basketball team emptied its bench in the Golden Hawks’ season opener at Fairfield. The Golden Hawks still won by 47 points, posting its most one-sided win in …

Photos: Mid-Prairie boys/girls wrestling at Washington

The Mid-Prairie boys and girls wrestling teams competed in a Washington Quad on Dec. 3. 

Huskies kick off conference play with first win over Lady Lions since 2022

RIVERSIDE A potential upset was brewing for the Huskies at home as they held a slim one-point lead after two quarters of play against conference foe, No. 10 Lone Tree, and in the second …

Huskies test their skills at Fort Madison Girls Invitational

FORT MADISON Competing in their first tournament in the new month of December, the Highland girls went on the road to battle it out in the Fort Madison Invitational on Dec. 2. Highland was …

Photos: Hillcrest boys basketball vs Highland

In their season opener, the Ravens (1-0) scored a 78-39 road conference win over Highland (0-1) on Dec. 3. 

Photos: Lone Tree boys basketball vs Keota

The Lions (1-1) were defeated, 60-55, at home by Keota (3-0) on Dec. 5. Lone Tree's Emmett Burke led the Lions with 21 points,. 

Lady Lions battle it out at Midland Girls Invitational

WYOMING Getting the chance to compete in a tournament that featured over 13 teams, the Lady Lions traveled north to put their grappling skills to the test   at the Midland Girls …

Lady Lions and Huskies go undefeated at 4 Corners Shootout to open up their seasons

KEOTA  Beginning a brand-new basketball season on a strong note, both the Lady Lions and the Huskies went undefeated at the annual Four Corners Shootout Tournament (hosted by Keota this …

Ravens cruise past CVC for first home win of the year

KALONA After winning its season opener on the road it was time for Hillcrest to test their skills at home as they hosted Cedar Valley Christian in a non-conference matchup and from the opening …

Photos: Highland girls basketball vs Hillcrest

The Huskies (4-0) picked up a 60-40 home conference win over Hillcrest (2-1) on Dec. 3. 

Hillcrest girls basketball fly past Moravia in road season opener

MORAVIA Securing their first win of the season in their first game of the season, Hillcrest girls basketball   took care of business on the road when they defeated the Moravia Mohawks, …

Beloved Hawkeyes swarm Riverside Casino

RIVERSIDE On Friday, April 26, 11 members of the Iowa Women’s Basketball team visited the Riverside Casino, welcoming over 1,500 fans which lined up through the event center halls and out …

3 on 3 Wheelchair Basketball Fundraiser in Wellman

A 3 on 3 wheelchair basketball fundraiser took place at the Wellman Parkside Center on March 23. In addition to the games there was also raffles and a silent auction with all proceeds going to …
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