LOCAL SPORTS

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…

Montezuma’s girls are preparing for Wednesday night’s (3/3) Class 1A quarterfinal against St. Ansgar.  Bravettes senior Dylan Holland says there’s a special feeling around this year’s team. "I think our family atmosphere is the best…

For the third straight year, Montezuma’s boys are going to the State 1A Basketball tournament.  The Braves earned their trip to State by defeating Mount Ayr 64-29 in Knoxville Saturday night (2/27) in the Substate…

William Penn’s men’s basketball team has reached the semifinals of the Heart of America Conference tournament after beating MidAmerica Nazarene 98-68 Thursday night (2/25) at Penn Gymnasium.  Senior forward Kevion Blaylock talked about the win.…

Trey Shearer’s basket with seven seconds to play gave Montezuma a 53-51 victory over Keota Tuesday night (2/23) and the Class 1A District 11 championship.  The game was tied six times and there were unofficially…