LOCAL SPORTS

A happy Homecoming in Oskaloosa.  The Indians football team won their fifth in a row Friday night, beating Newton 56-20 at Lacey Recreation Complex.  Senior quarterback Cole Henry threw for 290 yards and four touchdowns…

William Penn's football team almost knocked off a top ten team Saturday (9/29). The Statesmen led 8th ranked Evangel 14-13 early in the fourth quarter, thanks to a 97 yard interception return by Detorien Rawlinson…

Oskaloosa High’s football team goes for its fifth consecutive win tonight when they host Newton in the Homecoming game at Lacey Recreation Complex. Newton comes to town with a three game winning streak and an…

Homecoming activities continue today (9/27) at Oskaloosa High School.  The annual Homecoming parade will be tonight at 6:30 in the town square.  Following that, the Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned at the Community…

Back to back wins for William Penn’s volleyball team.  The Statesmen swept Grinnell last night at Penn Gymnasium, 27-25, 25-21 and 25-23…to improve to 15-5 on the season.  Sophomores Nashali Cruz and Alicia Jacquez had…

Oskaloosa High’s volleyball team gave Pella all it could handle last night (9/25).  The Indians won the first set 25-21, before the sixth-ranked Lady Dutch took the next three sets 25-18, 25-13 and 25-21 to…

For the first time in nearly a month, Oskaloosa High’s volleyball team played a home game last night (9/24).  The Indians hosted EBF and won in three straight sets: 25-12, 25-18 and 25-13.  Faith DeRonde and Taylor…

William Penn’s volleyball team continues its home stand tonight when the Statesmen host Peru State at 7:00.  Going into tonight, the Statesmen are 13-5 on the season and 2-2 in the Heart of America Conference. Those…

William Penn’s football team dropped a 20-13 decision at Central Methodist Saturday.  The Statesmen scored on their first two possessions, both times on runs by quarterback Tyler Wood.  But that was all the scoring for the Statesmen,…

Four in a row for the Oskaloosa High football team.  The Indians routed Grinnell 44-7 Friday night in Grinnell.  Senior Casey Hill rushed for 150 yards and three touchdowns, classmate Cole Henry passed for 240 yards and…