LOCAL SPORTS

Kansas City here they come.  William Penn’s men’s basketball team won its first game in the NAIA National Tournament Saturday (3/13), beating Mid-America Christian of Oklahoma 85-75 in Park City, Kansas.  Senior Kevion Blaylock had…

It’ll be Montezuma against North Linn Friday afternoon (3/12) for the Class 1A Boys State Basketball Championship.  For the second time in the State Tournament, the Braves will be facing an undefeated team.  North Linn…

Montezuma will be playing for the Class 1A Boys State Basketball Championship.  The Braves defeated Grand View Christian 49-35 Wednesday night (3/10) in the semifinals at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.  Montezuma made just…

Montezuma’s boys’ basketball team takes on Grand View Christian Wednesday night (3/10) in the State Class 1A Tournament semifinals.  It’s the third straight year the Braves have reached this round at State.  In each of…

For the third straight year, Montezuma’s boys won their opening game at the Class 1A State Basketball Tournament.  The Braves upset second seed Lake Mills 64-61 in overtime Monday (3/8) at Wells Fargo Arena in…

Montezuma’s boys’ basketball team begins its run at the Class 1A State Tournament Monday afternoon (3/8) as the Braves take on undefeated Lake Mills in the quarterfinals.  Senior Cole Watts is making his third trip…

In high school basketball, Montezuma’s girls take on defending Class 1A State Champion Newell-Fonda Friday afternoon (3/5) in the State 1A semifinals in Des Moines.  Montezuma eliminated St. Ansgar 50-45 in Wednesday’s (3/3) quarterfinals, while…

The Iowa Girls Coaches Association has announced its All-District basketball teams.  The Class 1A Southeast district team includes Elise Boulton and Dylan Holland of Montezuma, Layla Hargis and Addie Schilling of North Mahaska, Sigourney’s Kaylee…

Montezuma moves on in the Class 1A Girls State Basketball Tournament.  The Bravettes defeated St. Ansgar 50-45 Wednesday night (3/3) in the State quarterfinals at Wells Fargo Arena.  Montezuma led by seven at halftime, but…

Two down and one to go for the William Penn men’s basketball team.  Tuesday night (3/2), the Statesmen added to their Heart of America Athletic Conference regular season title by defeating Benedictine 92-76 for the…