LOCAL SPORTS

William Penn University’s men’s basketball team is preparing for the opening round of the NAIA national tournament.  The Statesmen will host Bellevue Friday night (3/11) in a first round matchup at Penn Gymnasium.  The Statesmen…

With the girls' high school basketball season now over, honors lists are being released. The Iowa Girls Coaches Association's All State team includes Layla Hargis of North Mahaska on the 1A second team, Shanae Wetering of…

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…