LOCAL SPORTS

Oskaloosa--William Penn University continues to be a Champion of Character as the NAIA announced its 2015-2016 list of Five-Star institutions. William Penn is one of 171 institutions that were recognized by the NAIA.  The Statesmen…

Oskaloosa--The Statesmen volleyball squad made easy work of Hannibal-LaGrange (Mo.) Tuesday to collect its first victory of the young season, winning 3-0 in non-conference action. WPU (1-4), which won by scores of 25-15, 25-17, 25-17,…

The Mahaska Zone Network has announced an adjusted schedule for the Game of the Week in 2016. In Week 2, the featured game will be PCM at Montezuma. In Week 3, Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont will travel to…

Oskaloosa--The Statesmen men’s soccer team did not pepper the opposing goal with many shots, but the ones that were taken were right on target as William Penn defeated Hannibal-LaGrange (Mo.) 4-1 in non-conference action Tuesday.…

Here is a recap of all the area sports scores from week one of the High School Football Season: CLASS 4A Ottumwa 6, Newton 42 Class 3A Fairfield 25, Williamsburg 22 South Tama 53, Grinnell…

Game preview video with Coach Hafner at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSyvGXi4et4   Oskaloosa--A new gridiron season will begin Saturday night as #23 William Penn hosts Missouri Valley in a Heart of America Athletic Conference crossover game. The Statesmen…

Preview video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtuGQnEHxm0 2015-2016 Heart Finish: 4th of 11 Letterwinners returning/lost: 5/4 Notable returners: Frederik Lundsgaard      Jr.        Jebjerg, Denmark (Letterwinner, 75.8 avg., low of 71) Brandon Dizon              Sr.        San Leandro, Calif. (Letterwinner, 77.5…

Omaha, Neb.--A couple of tight sets could have gone the other way, but unfortunately they did not and the William Penn volleyball team came up short against Grace 3-1 in non-conference play Tuesday. WPU (0-4)…

Preview video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSuNwuvguOs   2015-2016 Heart Finish: 1st of 11 Letterwinners returning/lost: 5/3 Notable returners: Elise Warne                   So.       Melbourne, Australia (All-Heart, 82.4 avg., low of 73) Miranda Keeler              Jr.        Plattsmouth, Neb. (All-Heart, 83.1 avg.,…

Preview video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7YPxeKQnsQ 2015 Heart Finish:8th out of 12 Letterwinners returning/lost: 4/5 Notable returners: Payton Busch               Sr.        Centerville, Iowa (Letterwinner, season-best 8K 27:56) Zack Johnson               Jr.        Decatur, Ill. (Letterwinner, season-best 8K 28:43) Garrett Heckman          …