LOCAL SPORTS

OSKALOOSA – North Mahaska was hoping to avenge a loss to No. 5 Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont when the two teams met in Oskaloosa Wednesday with a berth in next week’s state tournament on the line. The Rockets…

EAST LANSING -- The University of Iowa men’s basketball team defeated Michigan State, 78-71, on Tuesday night at the Breslin Center. The Hawkeyes move to 16-11 on the season and 8-8 in Big Ten conference…

HOUSTON -- In a battle of the Big 12's top teams, No. 6 Iowa State (20-6, 9-4 Big 12) came up short at No. 2 Houston (23-3, 10-3 Big 12), falling 73-65. Monday night's meeting…

NEW SHARON – North Mahaska used a shut down defense to defeat Columbus Community 61-22 to earn a spot in the Class 2A Region 6 final. The Warhawks will face Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Wednesday at Oskaloosa for…

NEW SHARON – When North Mahaska and Montezuma get together for any sporting event there is a high level of excitement. The two teams were meeting for the third time this season with each team…

NEW SHARON -- Two longtime foes will battle for the third time this season when North Mahaska hosts Montezuma in a Class 1A District 5 semifinal. The winner will advance to the district final to…

NEW SHARON – North Mahaska knew playing their first Class 2A regional game would not be easy. Facing a talented Pella Christian team that plays a lot of 3A and 4A teams was not going…

By Sam Parsons Oskaloosa's Girls Bowling team made history last night, becoming the first full girls bowling team in school history to advance to the state tournament. Oskaloosa hosted their state qualifying meet last night…

PLEASANTVILLE – Wrestlers from across the state of Iowa gathered with the notion of securing a spot in next weeks’ state wrestling tournament. Sophomore Ryan Groom secured his second district title and state berth along…

IOWA CITY -- The second-ranked Iowa women’s basketball team came away with a 111-93, conference win against Penn State on Thursday night inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa improved to 22-2 on the season and…