LOCAL SPORTS

North Mahaska’s trip to the State 1A Boys’ Basketball Tournament didn’t last very long.  Second ranked North Linn defeated the Warhawks 89-43 in Monday’s (3/7) quarterfinals at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.  North Linn’s…

The girls had their turn last week, now it’s the boys’ state high school basketball tournament starting Monday (3/7) at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.  North Mahaska will take on North Linn in the…

William Penn’s men’s basketball team learned Thursday (3/3) who they will face in the opening round of the NAIA national tournament.  The top-ranked Statesmen are the number one seed in their quadrant of the 64…

North Mahaska’s girls’ basketball team learned first-hand why Newell-Fonda has won back to back State 1A championships.  Newell-Fonda defeated the Warhawks 77-44 Wednesday (3/2) in the opening round of the Class 1A State Girls’ Basketball…

North Mahaska’s girls’ basketball team is getting ready for the Class 1A State Tournament.  The Warhawks take on two-time defending 1A champions Newell-Fonda at 1:30 Wednesday afternoon (3/2) at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. …

For the first time since 2006, North Mahaska’s boys are going to the Class 1A State Basketball Tournament.  The Warhawks defeated Lynnville-Sully 46-31 Saturday (2/26) in Oskaloosa to win the Substate 6 crown and a…

William Penn’s men’s basketball team hosts Central Methodist Friday night (2/25) at 7:30 in the semifinals of the Heart of America Athletic Conference tournament. The Statesmen men’s volleyball team improved to 11-2 on the season…

North Mahaska’s girls’ basketball team is going to the State Tournament.  The Warhawks overcame a seven point deficit after three quarters to defeat Martensdale-St. Mary’s 46-39 Wednesday night (2/23) at Pella Christian to win the…

Oskaloosa’s boys’ bowling team placed second at the State 2A Bowling tournament in Waterloo Tuesday (2/22).  The Indians started the day by bowling 15 bakers games for qualifying and came in fourth place.  Then Oskaloosa…

The Oskaloosa boys’ basketball team came close to pulling off a major upset Monday (2/21) in the opening round of the Class 3A Substate 5 playoffs. The Indians led eighth-ranked Fort Madison 29-21 at halftime.…